The last time Minneapolis musician Mike Kota played on the same stage as Hozier was in 2023, when she opened for the Irish singer-songwriter at a pop-up concert at First Avenue in Minneapolis. She played for a crowd of about 1,500 people.

Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa ( Two Prosecutors) will serve as the jury president for the 31st edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival next month.

The 82nd Venice Film Festival announced new additions to this year's competition jury, including actress Fernanda Torres and director Mohammad Rasoulof.

Nanaimo’s annual dragon boat festival took to the waters this weekend after the festival spent last year in Victoria. Event organizers say the festival is now there to stay in the harbour city. CBC's Claire Palmer has more.

This one-off reunion is part of the 2025 New York Comedy Festival. Other headliners at the 10-day, five-borough, 200+ comedian event running Nov. 7-16 include stand-ups Louis CK, Hannah Berner, Pete Holmes, Margaret Cho and Chris Fleming along with popular podcasters The Basement Yard among others.

Tina Fey, Charlie Brooker and Studio Lambert CEO Stephen Lambert will speak at the Edinburgh TV Fest, which has also added an Adolescence masterclass

Portland Pride returns this weekend, with a downtown parade expected to draw tens of thousands. For LGBTQ+ seniors, the event provides visibility and support.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The City and County of Honolulu is hosting the 48th Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival this weekend. The festival will take place at the Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds on Saturday, July 19, through Sunday, July 20.

Here's a breakdown of the weekend forecast for Branch County. Friday is forecast to have a high of 78 degrees with a low of 65 degrees and increasing clouds at night. Expect the daytime temperature to feel six degrees hotter at 84 degrees. Throughout the day, wind will be blowing southeast at 5.8 miles per hour.