The TV series 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' has sparked an intense fan culture, with watch parties, social media debates, and a broad age appeal, turning it into a significant cultural phenomenon despite mixed reviews.
'Love Island USA' has become the summer's pop culture obsession, drawing viewers with its drama and challenges, and bringing people together through watch parties and social media buzz, despite initial skepticism about reality TV.
Boston is closing Canal Street and hosting watch parties at TD Garden for the NBA Finals games between the Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. Mayor Michelle Wu announced that Canal Street will be car-free on game days, and TD Garden will offer $18 tickets for away game watch parties, aiming to recreate the live game experience with entertainment, merchandise, and concessions.
FC Cincinnati has announced its official Pub Partners for the 2024 season, in collaboration with bars and restaurants across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky to provide watch parties and drink specials for fans. The program, presented by Coors Light, introduces a tiered system for the Pub Partner locations, offering different promotional materials and experiences. Limited spots are available for interested parties to join the 2024 Pub Partner program.
Northeast Ohio is gearing up for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, with various events and watch parties planned across the region, including the Total Eclipse Fest 2024 in Cleveland, Avon Lake Total Eclipse Watch Party, and events at Crocker Park, MAPS Air Museum, and Vermilion Valley Vineyards. Cedar Point and Kellys Island are also hosting eclipse viewing opportunities, while the Jet Express will offer a special eclipse excursion on Lake Erie. Organizers are expecting large crowds and recommend planning early, with more events expected to be announced.
Apple is hosting in-person watch parties in New York City and Mexico City for select influencers and members of the press during its "Scary Fast" event focused on new Mac hardware. These gatherings will provide an opportunity for attendees to go hands-on with Apple's new products, including the new M3 chip, a 24-inch iMac, and updates to the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. The event will not have an in-person component in Cupertino.
As the annular solar eclipse on October 14 approaches, Oregon is gearing up with various events and watch parties to witness the rare celestial phenomenon. From large-scale campouts to casual gatherings, people are making plans to see the "ring of fire" eclipse, which won't occur in Oregon again until 2046. While those within a 90-mile-wide band will experience the maximum eclipse, others outside the band, including Portland, will witness a partial eclipse. Notable events include Eclipse Fest 2023 in Klamath Falls, Eclipse Into Nature at Running Y Resort, a watch party at Shore Acres State Park, a festival of light watch party in Bandon, and guided eclipse experiences at Crater Lake and Fort Rock.
Oregon is gearing up for the annular solar eclipse happening on October 14, with various events and watch parties planned across the state. From Eclipse Fest 2023 in Klamath Falls to the Eclipse Into Nature event at Running Y Resort, there are options for immersive experiences with live music and family-friendly activities. Other notable locations for eclipse viewing include Shore Acres State Park, Bandon, Crater Lake, Sunriver Observatory, and Fort Rock State Park. While those outside the 90-mile-wide band will witness a partial eclipse, those within the band will have the opportunity to see the "ring of fire" phenomenon.
The Vegas Golden Knights have announced official watch parties for Game 3 and Game 4 of the Western Conference Final, both of which are free and open to fans of all ages. The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin and Mandalay Bay Beach will host the events, with food and drink available for purchase. Fans have the chance to win tickets to a home game during the 2023 postseason and game-used sticks from William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault. The organization will also host an exclusive watch party for members of the Reno/Sparks Chamber of Commerce at Rum Bullions Island Bar.
The Vegas Golden Knights have announced activations and plans for the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, including complimentary hair styling, beard dyes, and trims from 101 Barbershop, a local artist offering tattoos of the team's logo, and a live broadcast of the game outside T-Mobile Arena. Rally towels will be placed on individual seats for every home game during the playoffs, and official watch parties will be held for Game 3 and Game 4. Fans can purchase official playoff merchandise at The Arsenal at City National Arena.
The highly anticipated Shanghai upgrade on the Ethereum blockchain is expected on Wednesday at 22:27 UTC, and various factions of the Ethereum and blockchain communities are planning watch parties. The Ethereum Cat Herders will be throwing a Shapella Mainnet Watch Party that will be livestreamed on YouTube, while Nethermind will be hosting its own livestream on how the Shanghai upgrade might impact the crypto-economic landscape. Additionally, there are various blockchain explorers and tools available to monitor the first-ever withdrawals of staked ether (ETH).
The University of Minnesota men's hockey team will face off against the Quinnipiac Bobcats in the NCAA Hockey Championship final on Saturday night. The game will be televised on ESPN2 and streamed on ESPN+. Several University of Minnesota area establishments are hosting watch parties, and extra police will be present in the Dinkytown area in case of pandemonium if the Gophers win their sixth national championship.