The Beat

Featuring work by Steve Pikelny, Godmin, Ursula Endlicher, and Chia Amisola that explore ideas such as spam, sensors, and HTML gardens

July 2, 2026–July 25, 2027

Astoria, NY (July 6, 2026) — Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) has launched Site Interruptions, a new series of artist commissions unfolding across MoMI’s homepage, movingimage.org, and unexpected locations in the Museum’s building. The yearlong series opened July 2, 2026 and continues through July 25, 2027, and will feature four artists: Steve Pikelny, Godmin, Ursula Edlicher, and Chia Amisola. …

“We All Dress for Bill” to be Guest Curated by Vogue’s Raul Martinez, with Advisory Support from Alex Gonzalez and Anna Wintour

New York, NY (July 6, 2026)—The New York Historical, New York’s first museum, has today announced “We All Dress for Bill”—the new exhibition celebrating famed photographer Bill Cunningham’s decades-long career—will open in the winter of 2027. On view in the Klingenstein Family Gallery, the signature exhibition space in The Historical’s new Tang Wing for American Democracy, the exhibition will feature Cunningham’s photographs capturing street fashion, fashion shows, and parties across New York City.

Seneca Falls, N.Y. - This beloved community event commemorates the 178th anniversary of the writing of the Declaration of Sentiments and 1848 Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls and neighboring Waterloo, New York, which gave rise to the American women’s rights movement.  In recognition of the  American Semiquincentennial of independence, the theme of Convention Days 2026 is “Unfinished Resolutions,” celebrating both revolutionary ideals and the ongoing fight for universal rights and equality, 250 years later.

Saratoga Springs, NY - Explore “Mail Order Houses of Saratoga” with Madison C. Squires on Sunday, July 12 at 10:30AM. Long before Amazon Prime, there was the “Kit House” era—when one could flip through a catalog, send in a check, and have an entire house delivered to their lot by rail. A number of these houses remain along East and Pinewood avenues. Madison takes you on a tour of this fascinating chapter of architectural history, where homes arrived in crates, ready to be assembled like a giant puzzle. This tour, which meets at the NW corner of Lake and East avenues, is sponsored by Olde Bryan Inn.

Saratoga Springs, NY — The Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet (SSYB) invites the community to the SSYB Summer Salsa Soirée  on Thursday, July 30th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Hosted at Saratoga Arts, located at 320 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, this vibrant evening combines dance, music, and community spirit to support a great cause.

Popular Downtown Glens Falls Event Returns on Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Glens Falls, NY — The Glens Falls Collaborative is excited to announce the 15th season of its popular summer event, 'Take a Bite', starting Wednesday, July 8, and running every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. through August 19.

Lake Placid, NY (July 6, 2026) – The 27th Ironman Lake Placid will take place on Sunday, July 19; its course defined along roads throughout Lake Placid, Keene, Jay, Upper Jay, Au Sable Forks and Wilmington. There will be a number of road closures throughout these communities.

Margaretville, NY — The Open Eye Theater is proud to present a powerful, one-night-only spotlight performance of 12 Angry Electrics on Saturday, August 1st at 7:00 PM. Conceived and performed by seven-time Emmy Award-winning writer, director, and actor William Electric Black (Ian E. James), this intimate solo show is a major highlight of the summer season.

Granville, NY –The Slate Valley Museum will welcome Granville’s Ladybug Lady and other community partners for a free day of crafts and activities centered on fairies and fairy gardens. The free Family Festival event will take place on Saturday, July 11 from 10am until 4pm.

The fairy festival is part of the museum’s 2026 calendar, which explores the theme, Carving Out Fun: Slate & Play in America. Immigrants moved to the Slate Valley area to work in the region’s slate industry, bringing with them beliefs and practices that they continued in America.

AFAR, 11 Scenic East Coast Road Trips for Regional Seafood, Historic Mansions, and Ocean Views, June 25, 2026

Travel + Leisure, 10 Lakes With the Clearest Water in the U.S., From New England to the Pacific Northwest, June 30, 2026

Family Vacationist Newsletter, Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary Your Way, June 29, 2026…