The Massachusetts Lottery is launching "Lifetime Millions," a $50 scratch ticket promising a $1 million annual prize for life, following its successful "Billion Dollar Extravaganza" game.

Alamo Drafthouse is launching "Alamo Time Capsules," a film series showcasing 150 classics from significant years like 1999 and 1974, featuring themed events and merchandise.

Bloomington's Creekside Community Center hosts a free Country Music Jam every Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, inviting all ages to play, sing, dance, or enjoy the live country music. No registration is required.

The Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's largest cruise ship, is set to arrive in PortMiami, with novel amenities and a $2 billion cost reflected in its luxury.

Urban Putt, a mini-golf joint in the Mission District, has closed after 10 years. The Australian company Funlab will replace it with a new Holey Moley venue in early 2024. Meanwhile, Urban Putt’s founder plans to open a new location in San Jose.

St. Louis Park has launched a New Year's gnome scavenger hunt, inviting locals to find hidden gnomes in city parks using weekly clues shared on social media and email.

St. Paul's Irish history is showcased in a new bus tour including narratives from an Irish immigrant and a meal at O'Malley's Irish Pub. Tickets cost $95 with a registration deadline of February 2.

The Queen Mary in Long Beach hosted a New Year’s event, and it's set to offer more activities including a Valentine’s event, a candy store, game room, historical tours, a royal brunch, and haunted explorations.

San Antonio's 2024 concert lineup features artists like Drake, J. Cole, and other big names across various venues, catering to a wide range of musical preferences from pop to heavy metal.

Netflix is planning two spinoff series of "Peaky Blinders" set in mid-century Boston, exploring the city's criminal history in neighborhoods like South Boston and East Boston.

San Antonio celebrated the arrival of 2024 with a vibrant firework display, while residents enjoyed a dance-themed block party at Hemisfair's Civic Park, complete with live music and communal festivities.

The San Antonio Zoo celebrates the birth of its first-ever babirusa piglet, marking a significant contribution to the conservation of this vulnerable species.

Illinois residents took part in the Polar Bear Plunge in Lake Michigan to support the SRSNLC, raising money for recreational activities for people with disabilities.