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Tokyo's Akihabara district will host The Warhammer Experience on January 24, 2026, offering activities for newcomers and veterans, including model painting, gameplay, lore discovery, and collectible badges, with organized play events for Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar enthusiasts.
Spotify hosted a three-day pop-up in NYC celebrating Taylor Swift's new album, filled with Easter eggs like a symbolic orange door, handwritten notes, references to her songs and personal life, and nods to her Eras Tour, offering fans an immersive experience into her world beyond the stage.
Microsoft is aggressively promoting Bing to Google Chrome users through intrusive pop-ups in Windows, prompting users to switch their default search engine to Bing and install a Bing extension for Chrome. The pop-up, resembling those used by malware apps, appears while using Chrome on Windows and offers more chat turns with Bing AI. Microsoft claims the pop-up will only show up once and emphasizes providing customers with choice, despite criticism for targeting Chrome users. This move follows a previous incident where Microsoft was found importing data from Google Chrome to Edge through a Windows Update.
Chanel is opening a pop-up diner in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, called Lucky Chance Diner to celebrate the launch of their Chance Eau Fraîche perfume. The diner will feature Chanel-inspired decor and an interactive fragrance experience instead of traditional food options. Guests can discover their personalized scent and have a chance to win customizable gifts from a vending machine. The pop-up diner will be open for three days and is located near Chanel's fragrance and beauty boutique. Reservations are encouraged for the 30-minute interactive experience.
Chicago is hosting a variety of Barbie-themed events to celebrate the release of the Barbie movie. These events include a Barbie pop-up cafe, Barbie drag brunches, a Barbie and Ken fashion show, a Barbie-themed dueling pianos night, Barbie trivia, and a Barbie beach party. Attendees can enjoy Barbie-inspired treats, drag performances, fashion shows, sing-alongs, trivia contests, and beach fun.
A new pop-up mini golf course called Pixar Putt has opened at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, featuring scenes from iconic Disney/Pixar films such as "Toy Story," "The Incredibles," "Monsters Inc.," "Cars," "Finding Nemo," and "Turning Red." The course aims to bring players into the iconic moments of their favorite films, with interactive play and romantic spots like Carl's house from "Up!" The course is recommended for kids aged 4 and up, and there is also a Pixar Putt After Dark option for adults. The pop-up will be open until October 1st.
Rapper Bun B has opened the first brick-and-mortar location of his Trill Burgers restaurant in Houston's Montrose neighborhood. The 3,236-square-foot outlet features a drive-thru and was formerly home to one of Houston’s longest-running James Coney Island locations. Trill Burgers was launched in Houston in 2021 with a series of pop-ups and was crowned “best burger in America” by Good Morning America last summer. The restaurant is co-owned by Bun B and four others.
Houston hip-hop legend Bun B and his partners have opened the first brick-and-mortar location of their smash hit smash burger concept, Trill Burgers, in Montrose. The restaurant will be open daily from 11 am until 9 pm for at least the next six months while it searches for a more permanent home. Trill Burgers has operated as a pop-up, served at events such as the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and the Coachella festival, and been a recent addition to both Shell Energy Stadium and NRG Stadium. The restaurant will serve an expanded version of the core Trill Burgers menu, including a vegan option.
Trill Burgers, the smash burger sensation created by Houston rap legend Bun B, has opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Montrose, Houston. The restaurant will serve its signature burgers, including the OG Burger and Vegan OG burger, along with new menu items. The 3,236-square-foot restaurant will offer dine-in and walk-up ordering to start, followed by drive-thru service and online or phone ordering. The location will serve as an "extended pop-up" for six months while Bun B and his team search for a permanent home in the area.
Bay Area chef, food writer, and author Illyanna Maisonet won the emerging voice award at the James Beard Media Awards for her book Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook. The Heart of the City Farmers Market is not shutting down despite rumors spread by a local political action group. Great Gold, the popular Italian restaurant in Truckee, will soon open a French bistro called Tangerine. Four Kings, a NorCal cooking talent, will take over Buddy the Bar every Wednesday in June with a new menu.
Ed Sheeran surprised fans in Philadelphia by giving out free cheesesteaks at Philip's Steaks in South Philadelphia. The musician posted on his Instagram story that he would be meeting and greeting fans with the city's iconic dish. Sheeran is known for his surprise pop-ups for fans and had arrived in Philadelphia on Friday to perform at The Met.
Taylor Swift's return to Chicago has sparked a range of events celebrating all things Taylor, including a pop-up party, drag brunch, themed cocktails, and an all-Taylor soundtrack afternoon tea. The events are being held at various locations across the city, including Replay Lincoln Park, Macy's Walnut Room, Radio Room, and Alma at Hotel Zachary. Fans can expect over-the-top set dressing, themed cocktails, and drag performances by Chicago drag stars.
A Golden Girls pop-up restaurant has opened in Chicago, featuring a Miami-style setting and plenty of cheesecake. The pop-up, which is officially licensed, will play the TV show's theme tune, Thank You For Being a Friend, every 45 minutes. The pop-up will also host drag brunches on weekends and is kid-friendly. The restaurant is located in Cheesie's Pub & Grub and Whiskey Business, with visitors able to walk through both spaces indoors.
Actor and foodie B.J. Novak's nostalgia-themed restaurant, Chain, offers elevated versions of classic chain restaurant dishes, such as Taco Bell's crunchwrap supreme and Outback Steakhouse's bloomin' onion. The restaurant started as a pop-up in Los Angeles and has since evolved into a semi-permanent outpost in a rented home, with a rotating menu released in "drops." Chain's VIP guests include Dakota and Elle Fanning, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, and Mindy Kaling. The waiting list for the all-inclusive entry and meal tickets has reached 15,000 names.