Bronx-born actor Vincent Pastore, best known as ‘Big Pussy’ on ‘The Sopranos,’ has died at 80. His death is under investigation.

A Houston author's comic-book universe turns College Station into werewolf territory, with a sequel and Houston screenings arriving this week.

Cannon blasts and musket fire drew nearly 5,000 visitors to Old Sturbridge Village for its Revolutionary War reenactment.

A vacant West Fourth Street subway kiosk now offers free zines, a train photo booth and lucky rat foot keychains.

Belle Isle’s latest head-turner is a traveling dome built from more than 100,000 bottle caps, with recycling lessons tucked inside.

The American Black Film Festival is bringing three days of films, panels and industry programming to Union Market this September. The D.C. stop opens with the festival’s 2026 Grand Jury Prize winner.

The Brooklyn Museum’s free First Saturday became a packed, five-floor celebration of Caribbean culture, with 5,000 people turning out for music, dancing, food and art.

Phantom Regiment will rehearse its 2026 “Bloodline” production for free at IUP’s George P. Miller Stadium. The all-day session offers a close look at how a world-class drum corps builds its show.

A giant shark fin made with recycled materials has surfaced beside Golden Gate Park, carrying a pointed message about ocean waste.

A 13-year-old violinist checked Hawaii off her 50-state national anthem quest at Pearl Harbor, with six stops left.

Oakland rap pioneer Too $hort says hip-hop’s senior citizen era has arrived—and he plans to lead it with a new Lil Jon-produced album.

The Meadows Museum’s upcoming Dallas exhibition brings 63 colonial South American paintings together with an immersive chapel installation featuring music and scent.

San Francisco’s Legion of Honor is giving the overlooked Etruscans a major showcase, with more than 150 ancient treasures on view through September 20.