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Cobra (1986) | U.S. Theatrical Releases | May 23, 1986

Cobra centers on Marion Cobretti (Sylvester Stallone), a tough-on-crime street cop charged with protecting the only surviving witness to a strange murderous cult with far-reaching plans. Cobra acts with a single-mindedness and his unorthodox methods strike fear even within his own department. But now a vicious serial murderer is savagely killing at random, and the ….

John Waters: Pope of Trash (2024) | Memorabilia Exhibition | Jan 1 - Aug 4, 2024

John Waters: Pope of Trash is the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the artist’s contributions to cinema. The exhibition delves into his filmmaking process, key themes, and unmatched style. Works on view include costumes, set decoration, props, handwritten scripts, posters, concept designs, correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, film clips, and more. Click Here for the 2023 exhibition ….

National Taffy Day | Cultural Events, Food Festivals | May 23

Taffy candy has been made and sold for generations and it’s a favorite souvenir of many vacationers. On May 23, we celebrate this tart and chewy treat for National Taffy Day. National Taffy Day is a day to indulge in the sweet pastime of unwrapping twisty wax paper and popping a chewy bit of taffy ….

Cannes International Film Festival (2023) | Film Festivals | May 16 - May 27, 2023

Milking the Dragon: The Golden Age of Bruceploitation Screening Series (2023) | Film Screening Series | May 4 - May 26, 2023

Few deaths have had as wide-ranging an impact on global film culture as Bruce Lee’s. Following his untimely passing in 1973 at the age of 32 — just as martial arts films were skyrocketing in popularity both at home and abroad, thanks in large part to the huge success of Lee’s own Enter the Dragon. ….

First-ever Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival (2023) | Art Exhibitions, Experiences, Film Festivals, Inaugurals, Pop Culture Conventions | May 20 - Dec 31, 2023

Hong Kong has one of the most influential pop cultures among Asian cities, especially its iconic Cantopop and movies from the 1980s to the 1990s. The timeless influence of those masterpieces can still be found in the pop culture of Hong Kong and even the rest of Asia. The first-ever Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival ….

Bay Area Theatre Week (2023) | Art Festivals, Plays and Musicals | May 15 - Jun 4, 2023

Bay Area Theatre Week is the best time of the year to see the hottest San Francisco Bay Area theatre. Get ready for tons of deals on shows all across San Francisco and more, so it’s the best time to get tickets for yourself, family and friends. From just $20, you can see hit musicals ….

The Films of David Lynch Screening Series at IFC Center (2023) | Film Screening Series | May 17 - Jun 1, 2023

IFC Center in New York City is running a thorough retrospective of iconoclastic filmmaker David Lynch, including Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, Wild At Heart, The Straight Story, Mulholland Dr., Inland Empire, rare shorts and more! The series is being presented ahead of the opening of Alexandre Philippe’s new documentary Lynch/Oz, an exploration of Lynch’s work and ….

Batman X Spyscape: Immersive Experience (2023) | Experiences | May 1 - May 31, 2023

Ready for NYC’s most immersive experience? Your adventure plays out in the physical world, enhanced by a mobile app that helps you gather intel as you interact with some of Gotham’s finest. This experience involves reading, texting and detective work!

Publishers Weekly U.S. Book Show (2023) | Book Fairs and Conventions, Book Releases | May 22 - May 25, 2023

Publisher’s Weekly presents the U.S. Book Show, a hybrid event both in-person and live-streaming to a virtual audience. The NYU School of Professional Studies Center for Publishing and Applied Liberal Arts hosts the event at The Kimmel Center for University Life. The U.S. Book Show presents authors & their book projects, along with industry conversations ….

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Cultural Events | May 1 - May 31

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May. The annual celebration recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

National Photography Month | Cultural Events | May 1 - May 31

The invention of the camera has been traced back to the work of Ibn al-Haytham, a medieval mathematician, astronomer, and physicist of the Islamic Golden Age. While the effects of a single light passing through a pinhole had been described earlier, Ibn al-Haytham gave the first correct analysis of the camera obscura, including the first ….