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13-06-2025
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Former diner owner honored with street sign
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Central Ohio officials dedicated a street sign Thursday to Tommy Pappas, memorializing the owner of the restaurant staple Tommy's Diner. City leaders and community members gathered to celebrate the moment, honoring Pappas' legacy with a street sign that will be seen for years to come. 'I think it's cool that his name is going to be on there and my kids will see, great-grandkids one day, you know?' Michael Pappas, Tommy Pappas' son, said. 'It's just, it's just such an honor and it doesn't happen often, and for my dad, with what he overcame in his life to where he ended up, it's a great story.' Pride on High viewing area to benefit Columbus LGBTQ+ groups Groups of people stood outside Tommy's Diner to watch the unveiling of Tom Pappas Way. As speakers talked about him immigrating here in 1977, opening the diner, chairing the Columbus' Greek Festival, but most of all, his service. Tommy Pappas died in December, surrounded by his family. 'I think we just celebrate Tommy's life, his contributions, but also look to his service and what he did for this neighborhood and for our whole city to inspire us to do more,' Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said. Leaders say the sign should serve as a reminder of what one life can do, for his family, the support over the past few decades is what makes this celebration even more special. Black bear spotted in Licking County for the first time in over two decades 'Without Franklinton, without Columbus, who knows where we would be, you know what I mean,' Michael Pappas said. 'In the 36 years we've been here, and it's been, and the support and the amount of love that, you know, we got showered with after he passed, it just means everything.' Michael Pappas also said he hopes people take away the impact his father had on the community as a kind and good-hearted person. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
ABC News
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Thousands of meatballs and dolmades on menu at Greek GleNTi festival in Darwin
Preparing for Darwin's largest annual multicultural festival is no easy feat, with a small army of volunteers having been hard at work for weeks to put on a feast for this year's GleNTi. Throughout the past week, thousands of meatballs and dolmades have been rolled and tonnes of seafood has been prepared for the major Greek festival. It has all been to ensure that the tens of thousands of attendees at the beloved annual event leave full and satisfied. Since its launch in 1988, GleNTi has grown in size every year to become one of the biggest weekends on Darwin's social calendar. These days GleNTi is a two-day extravaganza, with food, dancing, music and plate-smashing filling the busy schedule at Bicentennial Park on the Darwin Esplanade. Michael Koulianos, president of the Greek Orthodox Community of Northern Australia, which organises GleNTi, said the festival was an annual highlight of Darwin's event calendar. "It's a celebration of our Greek heritage, but also of our families, our community and our standing in the NT," he said. "It brings us all together. It brings friends, families but also the wider community together as well". On Wednesday, members of the Greek community held a working bee to wrap dolmades for the festival. The parcels, which are often called "fylla" by Darwin's predominantly Kalymnian Greek population, are made of grapevine leaves stuffed with rice, meat, herbs and spices. Katina Vrodos, who has been making dolmades her whole life, said they were one of the festival's highlights. "I started [making dolmades] in Greek school … and have continued all these years," she said. She keeps a keen eye on the volunteers, ensuring quality standards are upheld. "This recipe is mine from more than 40 years ago," she said. The preparation is a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. High school student Anna Koulianos — Mr Koulianos's daughter — was among the young people who pitched in. "I have memories sitting at my Yiya's table at her house, her teaching me how to do it from a really young age," she said. She joked that she felt the pressure of carrying on a tradition so deeply protected by her grandmothers, but also said the practice made her feel "at home". There were several other workshops held throughout the week, including rolling meatballs, or "keftedes", and preparing honey puffs, also called "loukoumades". Organisers say all up, there will be about 3 tonnes of souvla, 600 kilograms of dolmades, 2 tonnes of octopus and 800kg of calamari — though the true numbers are hard to quantify. Many hands made light work of the preparations, with the working bees drawing volunteers from beyond the Greek community. "We've got Darwin High School, we've got St John [Ambulance] volunteer corps and a lot of other non-profit organisations taking part as well, including the Filipino community," Mr Koulianos said. Politicians also rolled up their sleeves and got to work, with federal MP Luke Gosling and NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro among the volunteers. "We start our preparations in January every year, but the last three months are quite intense," Mr Koulianos said. "That's when we really gear up, and obviously the last month is sleepless nights to really get everything done." However, not all the preparations for this year's GleNTi have been smooth sailing. On Friday, the day before the festival kicked off, an NT Health investigator found one of the GleNTi stallholders, the Kalymnian Brotherhood, had breached food safety standards when preparing their tonnes of octopus. In a statement, an NT Health spokesperson said it had deemed the octopus "unsuitable for consumption". "As a result, Environmental Health Officers have requested the provider dispose of the affected octopus," the spokesperson said. NT Health said the decision would have a "very minor impact" on the festival. In a Facebook post, the Kalymnian Brotherhood denied any wrongdoing and said the investigators made "false accusations". "We want to make it clear our octopus prep was conducted properly and in the correct manner," they said. The Kalymnian Brotherhood said in the same post the group would not take part in this year's festival as a result. Mr Koulianos said organisers had found a solution and octopus would still be available. "We did stay up all night, rang some suppliers [and] local distributors, and found octopus, so we are definitely going to have octopus this GleNTi," he said. "I think it's going to be enough, probably about a tonne. "Normally we sell about two tonnes over the GleNTi weekend, but it's going to be enough for people to taste it, let's put it that way". GleNTi is being held on Saturday and Sunday at the Bicentenial Park on Darwin's Esplanade.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
23 Delaware festivals in summer 2025: From Comic Con to Viking Fest
From Viking enthusiasts who love heavy metal music to folks who crave nothing but ice cream – if you can imagine it, chances are there's a festival celebrating it in Delaware. Here are 23 diverse festivals that are going down in the First State this summer. Picture thousands of people singing, dancing and munching on irresistible gyros on Broom Street in Wilmington, in celebration of the week-long Holy Trinity Greek Festival. The popular annual event is branded as the largest Greek Festival in the Mid-Atlantic region. The festival serves up a spread of Greek cuisine for six mouth-watering days of fun. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (808 N. Broom St., Wilmington) to June 7. Festival times each day are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Visit or Taylor Swift fever hits Delaware: Tribute shows for Swifties in summer 2025 Since 1976, Delaware has had a tradition of usually celebrating its birthday in New Castle on the second Saturday of June each year. The celebration is known as Separation Day and offers lots of festivities over two days. On June 6, the kickoff party will serve up music, beer, wine, seltzers and nonalcoholic drinks and food trucks. Proceeds from the sale of alcohol benefit the Good Will Fire Company, according to the festival's website. On June 7, Separation Day begins with a parade at 1 p.m. (on Delaware Street). The festival includes the Artisan & Vintage Market at 2 p.m. (at Battery Park), live music from 2-9:30 p.m., and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (Battery Park). The day will also feature games, kid's rides, exhibitors and a beer garden. Separation Day events will be held around Historic New Castle (133 E. 2nd St., New Castle) from 6 to 9 p.m. June 6; and from 1-9:30 p.m. June 7; Admission is free. For more info, visit or Tired of being a slave to social media? You can ditch your chains in exchange for a good time at the heavy metal-themed festival Viking named "Party Like It's 793." This three-day event features music, food and craft vendors, plus lots of mead. The festival is held 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 6 and June 7; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 8. Tickets are $5 per day or $10 for weekend pass. Free for kids aged 17 or younger. Visit or call (302) 664-1188. This festival returns for a second year in honor of Black Music Month. The headliner is We Are One X-Perience Band, paying tribute to the legendary Frankie Beverly featuring Maze. Guests can bring their own beer, food, coolers, chairs and tents (10 feet by 10 feet) to the Black Music Festival for a good time. G & R Campground (4075 Gun and Rod Club Road, Houston) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 7. Tickets for general admission are $50. Visit or call (302) 743-3417. Dover will be dipped in rainbow hues for the return of the Delaware Pride Festival. This longstanding festival is the biggest Pride celebration in the state. The event will include drag performers Maddelyn Hatter, Louisiana Purchase and Scarlet Masters. There will be food vendors, beer garden, performers and more. There also will be community organizations sharing resources and support, reinforcing the message of inclusivity. Near The Green (Federal Street, Dover) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 7. Admission is free. Visit or call (302) 753-2162. This year the St. Anthony's Italian Festival celebrates 51 years of bringing Mediterranean cuisine to the First State. The eight-day festival, branded as one of the largest Italian celebrations in the country, dishes up a variety of authentic and tasty food. The event is the primary fundraiser for St. Anthony of Padua Grade School in Wilmington. St. Anthony's Italian Festival (901 N. Dupont St., Wilmington) from 4 to 10:30 p.m. June 8; 6 to 10:30 p.m. June 9 to 13; 4 to 10:30 p.m. June 14; 2 to 6 p.m. June 15. For tickets or more info, visit or call (302) 421-3700. The Juneteenth Freedom Parade and Festival in Wilmington is back to honor the emancipation of African Americans. The event is on June 14 and starts with a parade at 11 a.m. from Rodney Square (1000 N. Market St., Wilmington) down to the festival that offers music, food, fun and more at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park (Rosa Parks Drive, Wilmington). Visit or (302) 314-5863. Don't be surprised if you see more Dr. Doom and Fantastic 4 cosplayers this time around at Dover Con. Formerly Dover Comic Con, the free event is family-friendly and great for folks who are new to cosplay and/or want to get a taste of what a comic convention is all about. (The con is also perfect for folks who love to people watch.) Lots of vendors and artisans sell wares and items at the convention. There usually are cool vehicles on display like replicas of the Batmobile, "Jurassic Park" Jeep or the Pikabug from "Pokémon." Dover Public Library (35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14. Free event. Visit Headlining this year's Smyrna at Night is the mystical band Magic!, a Canadian band living in Los Angeles that delivers pop, reggae and alternative vibes. Smyrna at Night is branded as Kent County's largest free outdoor concert. This year's event will be spread across three stages with 18 bands. Other notable acts include local favorite Jovon Newman, Spokey Speaky, Mike Hines & The Look, and Shwayze. There also will be food trucks, wine and beer vendors, downtown shops and vendors and kid-friendly activities. Smyrna at Night will be held downtown from noon to 9:30 p.m. June 14. Free event. For more info, visit Longwood Gardens to plant a kiss on you: Summer 2025 has a lush lineup The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, a hallmark summer event, turns 38. The four-day festival hasn't announced its full lineup yet, but we do know that musical stars Eric Benét, Chantė Moore, Ingrid Jensen and The Wooten Brothers will grace the stage. This festival has grown into the largest free jazz festival on the East Coast, according to the festival's website. The main stage of this year's festival opens on June 18 with a star-studded roster of performances through June 21. Each night after the main stage concerts, Late Night Jam Sessions will be hosted at local establishments throughout downtown Wilmington. The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival is held on Rodney Square (1000 N. Market St., Wilmington) June 18 to 21. For more info, visit The 47th annual festival is back with a lineup of rocking bands that include Chesapeake Sons, who fans are pumped to see. June Jam claims to be the longest-running music festival in the nation (since even the pandemic couldn't stop them). Over the years, proceeds from June Jam have benefited all sorts of causes, from helping people struggling with medical bills to supporting Toys for Tots. G&R Campground (4075 Gun and Rod Club Road, Houston) and gates open at 10 a.m. June 21. For tickets or more info, visit After outgrowing its previous stomping grounds in Glasgow Park, the festival Reggae in the Park is set to bring about its audience of 10,000-plus revelers to jam in a new location: Delaware Park Casino. This Caribbean adventure will heat up with island vibes, food trucks, live performances, kid's zone and more. Delaware Park (777 Delaware Park Blvd., Wilmington) from noon to 7 p.m. June 22. For tickets or more info, visit The African American Festival (also known as "Positively Dover") is a staple event in the Capital City that continues to honor and Black heritage and culture through food and live performances. The event is presented by the Inner City Cultural League. Leg Mall (410 Legislative Ave., Dover) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 28. Visit or call (302) 883-2180. The epic Running of the Bull even is back on deck in Dewey Beach. The Starboard's annual event is charged up for a whimsical fiesta where participants are chased up the highway and onto Dewey Beach by a costumed bull. But this bull is special because it is powered by four human legs. The Starboard (2009 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach) on June 28. Visit or (302) 227-4600. It's hard not to have a sweet time during the Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park & Museum. The event serves up ice cream, food trucks, entertainment, museum tours, over 40 marketplace vendors, carnival games, beer and wine garden, and more fun. Parking and shuttle are available at Rockwood Office Park (501 Carr Road, near Wilmington). Rockwood Park & Museum (4651 Washington St. Extension, near Wilmington) from 1 to 9 p.m. June 28. Visit or (302) 395-5555. Psychedelia has a face, and it appears to be the grateful counterculture festival Weekend at Bertha's. Heading into its fifth year, the three-day event delivers a weekend of music, vendors, camping and colorful characters. The lineup features over a dozen acts including Jynx of Diamonds, led by Tom Constanten of The Grateful Dead. Other notables include Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury, Sqwerv, Miss Cantaloupe and Chirp. Fire Base Lloyd (474 Fleming Landing Road, Townsend). The festival runs July 25 to 27. It starts at noon. For tickets or more info, visit Rommel Harley-Davidson in Smyrna is driven to unite lovers of cars and motorcycles when it hosts the Nitrofest Motorcycle & Car Show, a festival that's revved up with music, food, drinks and more. Registration is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The awards ceremony is at 3 p.m. Rommel Harley-Davidson (450 Stadium St., Smyrna) from noon to 5 p.m. July 12. Free to register your car or bike. Visit or call (302) 659-6400. Dover's Monster Mile is ranked as one of the top NASCAR tracks in the country. This summer Dover Motor Speedway transforms into "Miles Beach" from July 17 to 20 when the Speedway hosts a triple-header race. Miles Beach is located in the Speedway's Fan Zone and will feature dozens of family-friendly events and beach-themed attractions, many of which will be free. There also will be a 25-foot-tall lighthouse, along with an appearance from the World's Largest Rubber Duck (60 feet tall and weighing 15.5 tons). The White Lightning Bar + Arcade will be on tap all weekend with a full bar of Anheuser-Busch products, plus over a dozen classic arcade favorites. Race fans and newcomers will be amazed as a sand sculptor creates a work of art on July 18 and 19 with the goal to show it off on full display July 20. The weekend will have celebrity and NASCAR driver appearances, plus free concerts in the grove. Dover Motor Speedway (1131 N. Dupont Highway, Dover) from 3 to 9 p.m. July 17; noon to 9 p.m. July 18; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 19; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 20. Visit . Where else can you eat fried Oreos, watch pigs race and catch a comedy show by the juggernaut Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias? There's nothing like the Delaware State Fair and its 10 days of entertainment. If comedy and concerts are your thing, this year's lineup on the M&T Bank Grandstand features headliners Riley Green (July 19), Fluffy (July 20), Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors (July 21), CeCe Winans (July 22), Gavin Adcock (July 23) Russell Dickerson with Niko Moon (July 24), T.I. (July 25) and Big & Rich (July 26). Aside from concerts, two other mainstage events are Harness racing Harness Racing (July 17) and the Demolition Derby (July 18). The fair is also known for oodles of amusement rides, games, animals, vendors and other attractions. Not to mention, it usually has weird food like deep-fried Oreos and fried gator. Delaware State Fair (18500 S. Dupont Highway, Harrington) July 17 to 26. General admission tickets are up to $10 in person or $10.50 (online). Concerts on the Grandstand are extra, and prices vary. Visit or call (302) 398-3269. Middletown has a fuzzy memory that it can blame on its Old-Tyme Peach Festival. The 32nd annual festival offers more low-hanging fruit in downtown to give folks a juicy time with a parade, food, pie-eating contest, historical exhibits, music, games, lots of peaches and more. The festival begins with the parade at 8:45 a.m. on Broad Street. The festival will be held downtown Middletown near Broad Street from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 16. Visit or call (302) 378-7466. Hardcore (and casual) fans of comic books, anime and nerdy pop culture will experience two days of fandom at Blue Hen Comic Con. Visitors can expect to see celebrity guests like Ming Chen from the TV series "Comic Book Men" and Catero Alain Colbert who voiced the character Killer Bee in "Naruto: Shippuden." The comic con will include a cosplay contest, vendors and an artist alley (for buying artwork, comics, collectibles and more), tabletop and video gaming, LARP and RPG experiences, panels and workshops (discussions on comics, anime, gaming and pop culture), plus live entertainment and special events. Delaware State Fairgrounds (644 Road 316, Harrington) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both Aug. 16 and 17. Tickets TBA. Visit The third annual Baila Con Dover Latin Festival will honor Latin culture with food, music and community in vibrant fashion. Leg Mall (223 S. Dupont Highway, Dover) from 1 to 8 p.m. Aug. 23. Visit or If you have an interesting story idea, email lifestyle reporter Andre Lamar at alamar@ Consider signing up for his weekly newsletter, DO Delaware, at This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: 23 Delaware festivals in summer 2025: Comic Con and more
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hot Delaware events for June 2025 that will keep boredom away
Delaware folks need to know that there are more fun things to do in June than daydreaming about the Eagles' chances of winning a second straight Super Bowl. Here's a preview of festivals and other cool entertainment events in the First State to keep June feeling fresh: Picture thousands of people singing, dancing and munching on irresistible gyros on Broom Street in Wilmington, in celebration of the week-long Holy Trinity Greek Festival. The popular annual event is branded as the largest Greek Festival in the Mid-Atlantic region. The festival serves up a spread of Greek cuisine for six mouth-watering days of fun. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (808 N. Broom St., Wilmington) from June 2 to June 7. Festival times each day are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Visit or Have you ever been to the popular Rockwood Museum? You can explore the first two floors of the museum at your own pace during a self-guided tour. Bear in mind, you might want to bring a friend on the tour because Rockwood is said to be haunted, and was featured on an episode of Syfy's "Ghost Hunters." Self-guided tours are held multiple times each month through at least August, according to New Castle County's website. Rockwood Park & Museum (4651 Washington St. Extension, near Wilmington) on June 5 to 7, June 12 to 14, June 19 to 21, June 26 to 28. Each self-guided tour is from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $2-$10. Free for Rockwood Park Preservation Society members. Visit or call (302) 761-4340. Celebrate 4th of July 2025 in Delaware: Events bursting with Uncle Sam energy Since 1976, Delaware has had a tradition of celebrating its birthday in New Castle on the second Saturday of June each year. The celebration is known as Separation Day and offers lots of festivities over two days. On June 6, the kickoff party will serve up music, beer, wine, seltzers and non-alcoholic drinks and food trucks. Proceeds from the sale of alcohol benefit the Good Will Fire Company, according to the festival's website. On June 7, Separation Day begins with a parade at 1 p.m. (on Delaware Street). The festival includes the Artisan & Vintage Market at 2 p.m. (at Battery Park), live music from 2 to 9:30 p.m., and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. (Battery Park). The day also will feature games, kid's rides, exhibitors and a beer garden. Separation Day events will be held around Historic New Castle (133 E. 2nd St., New Castle) from 6 to 9 p.m. June 6; and from 1 to 9:30 p.m. June 7; Admission is free. For more info, visit or Tired of being a slave to social media? Ditch your chains in exchange for a good time at the heavy metal-themed festival Viking Party Like It's 793. This three-day event features music, food and craft vendors, plus lots of mead. If your cup needs another fill of mead and metal, you can hit up the 793 pre-raid party on June 5. The Brimming Horn Meadery (28615 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Milton) from 6 to 10 p.m. June 5 (pre-raid party). The festival is held 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 6 and 7; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 8. Tickets are $5 per day or $10 for weekend pass. Free for kids aged 17 or younger. Visit or call (302) 664-1188. Jennifer Westrip isn't scared to let the "Sparks Fly" all over Delaware's premiere theater when she attempts to save revelers from a hot and humid "Cruel Summer" with her show "Fearless: The Taylor Swift Experience." If Westrip's mannerisms look eerily similar to T-Swift, it might have something to do with the fact that the tribute artist is a singer who also has a theater background. "The Taylor Swift Experience" offers Swift's greatest hits and the tribute show is branded as the best in the country. The Grand (818 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 8 p.m. June 7. Tickets are $42-$52. Visit or call (302) 652-5577. This festival returns for a second year in honor of Black Music Month. The headliner is We Are One X-Perience Band, paying tribute to the legendary Frankie Beverly featuring Maze. Guests can bring their own beer, food, coolers, chairs and tents (10 feet-by-10 feet) to the Black Music Festival for a good time. G & R Campground (4075 Gun and Rod Club Road, Houston) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 7. Tickets for general admission are $50. Visit or call (302) 743-3417. Dover will be dipped in rainbow hues for the return of the Delaware Pride Festival. This longstanding festival is the biggest Pride celebration in the state. The event will include drag performers Maddelyn Hatter, Louisiana Purchase and Scarlet Masters. There will be food vendors, beer garden, performers and more. There also will be community organizations sharing resources and support, reinforcing the message of inclusivity. Near The Green (Federal Street, Dover) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 7. Admission is free. Visit or call (302) 753-2162. This year the St. Anthony's Italian Festival celebrates 51 years of bringing Mediterranean cuisine to the First State. The eight-day festival, branded as one of the largest Italian celebrations in the country, dishes up a variety of authentic and tasty food. The event is the primary fundraiser for St. Anthony of Padua Grade School in Wilmington. St. Anthony's Italian Festival (901 N. Dupont St., Wilmington) from 4 to 10:30 p.m. June 8; 6 to 10:30 p.m. from June 9 to 13; 4 to 10:30 p.m. June 14; 2 to 6 p.m. June 15. For tickets or more info, visit or call (302) 421-3700. Lots of Delaware summer concerts to see: From big stars & national acts to locals The Juneteenth Freedom Parade and Festival in Wilmington is back to honor the emancipation of African Americans. The event is on June 14 and starts with a parade at 11 a.m. from Rodney Square (1000 N. Market St., Wilmington) down to the festival that offers music, food, fun and more at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park (Rosa Parks Drive, Wilmington). Visit or (302) 314-5863. DJ Shadylady will host and pump up the crowd for the Pride Festival at The Queen, held in the concert hall's Crown room. The event includes local vendors, tarot readings and performances by Grandeur, Anthony Barone, Scarlet St. Cartier, Buttakup, Hit Like a Girl, Jolene Cuisine and many others. Additionally, Wilmington artist Amy Nitchman will paint throughout the day. The Queen (500 N. Market St., Wilmington) from 6-10 p.m. June 14. Tickets are $12.40. Visit or call (302) 400-7020. Delaware Pride: Biggest-ever Delaware Pride Festival, plus 19 more First State Pride Month 2025 events Don't be surprised if you see more Dr. Doom and Fantastic 4 cosplayers this time around at Dover Con. Formerly Dover Comic Con, the free event is family-friendly and great for folks who are new to cosplay and/or want to get a taste of what a comic convention is all about. (The con is also perfect for folks who love to people watch.) Lots of vendors and artisans sell wares and items at the convention. There usually are cool vehicles on display like replicas of the Batmobile, "Jurassic Park" Jeep or the Pikabug from "Pokémon." Dover Public Library (35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 14. Free event. Visit Headlining this year's Smyrna at Night is the mystical band Magic!, a Canadian band living in Los Angeles that delivers pop, reggae and alternative vibes. Smyrna at Night is branded as Kent County's largest free outdoor concert. This year's event will be spread across three stages with 18 bands. Other notable acts include local favorite Jovon Newman, Spokey Speaky, Mike Hines & The Look, and Shwayze. There also will be food trucks, wine and beer vendors, downtown shops and vendors and kid-friendly activities. Smyrna at Night will be held downtown from noon to 9:30 p.m. June 14. Free event. For more info, visit This festival has grown into the largest free jazz fest on the East Coast, according to the festival's website. The main stage of this year's Clifford Brown Jazz Festival opens June 18 with a star-studded roster of performances through June 21. Each night after the main stage concerts, Late Night Jam Sessions will be hosted at local establishments throughout downtown Wilmington. The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival is held on Rodney Square (1000 N. Market St., Wilmington) June 18 to 21. For more info, visit For one brave hero, losing a hand and replacing it with a chainsaw is necessary to avoid getting their Ash kicked by demons in the lighthearted, blood-splattering show "Evil Dead, The Musical." As a heads up, this show offers a "Splatter Zone" and guests can spend extra to sit in a section that aims to cover patrons in lots of fake blood. Since this is a messy show, all guests should be mindful to wear clothing (from head to toe) that you wouldn't mind getting stained or damaged. Patrons are warned not to bring items like purses, bags or anything else that can't be left on the floor, or that you don't want to get dirty or wet, into the Splatter Zone. "Evil Dead, The Musical," presented by Bootless Stageworks, offers a lighter and more melodic take on the classic horror franchise from the 1980s that featured the iconic character Ash Williams. St. Stephen's Lutheran Church (1301 N. Broom St., Wilmington) on June 20, 21, 27 and 28. All shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets for General Seating are $25 online/$28 at the door; Splatter Zone tickets are $30 online/$35 at the door. Visit or call (302) 887-9300. The 47th annual festival is back with a lineup of rocking bands that include Chesapeake Sons, who fans are pumped to see. June Jam claims to be the longest-running music festival in the nation (since even the pandemic couldn't stop them). Over the years, proceeds from June Jam have benefited all sorts of causes, from helping people struggling with medical bills to supporting Toys for Tots. G&R Campground (4075 Gun and Rod Club Road, Houston) and gates open at 10 a.m. June 21. For tickets or more info, visit After outgrowing its previous stomping grounds in Glasgow Park, the festival Reggae in the Park is set to bring about its audience of 10,000-plus revelers to jam in a new location: Delaware Park Casino. This Caribbean adventure will heat up with island vibes, food trucks, live performances, kid's zone and more. Delaware Park (777 Delaware Park Blvd., Wilmington) from noon to 7 p.m. June 22. For tickets or more info, visit The happy hour series "Sip & Stroll" welcomes parents and kids for a fun evening at Brandywine Zoo where guests can enjoy live music, local food, concessions, and adults can drink beverages including beer and wine. Only a limited number of tickets will be sold. Drink and food purchases are sold separately. The "Sip" event on June 26 features food from Blue Hen BBQ, plus music by Christine Kinslow. "Sip & Stroll" occurs on the fourth Thursday of each month through September, except for August, when it is scheduled for Aug. 21. Brandywine Zoo (1001 N. Park Drive, Wilmington) from 5 to 7:30 p.m. June 26. Tickets are $3-$10. Free for ages 2 or younger. Visit or call (302) 571-7788. The African American Festival (also known as Positively Dover) is a staple event in the Capital City that continues to honor and Black heritage and culture through food and live performances. The event is presented by the Inner City Cultural League. Leg Mall (410 Legislative Ave., Dover) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 28. Visit or call (302) 883-2180. The epic Running of the Bull even is back on deck in Dewey Beach. The Starboard's annual event is charged up for a whimsical fiesta where participants are chased up the highway and onto Dewey Beach by a costumed bull. But this bull is special because it is powered by four human legs. The Starboard (2009 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach) June 28. Visit or (302) 227-4600. It's hard not to have a sweet time during the Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park & Museum. The event serves up ice cream, food trucks, entertainment, museum tours, over 40 marketplace vendors, carnival games, beer and wine garden, and more fun. Parking and shuttle are available at Rockwood Office Park (501 Carr Road, near Wilmington). Rockwood Park & Museum (4651 Washington St. Extension, near Wilmington) from 1 to 9 p.m. June 28. Visit or (302) 395-5555. If you have an interesting story idea, email lifestyle reporter Andre Lamar at alamar@ Consider signing up for his weekly newsletter, DO Delaware, at This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware dives into June 2025 with lots of festivals, fun things to do
CBS News
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Weekend To Do List: Greek festival, carnaval and makers market in Massachusetts
Weekend To Do List: Greek festival, makers market and a carnaval in Massachusetts Weekend To Do List: Greek festival, makers market and a carnaval in Massachusetts Weekend To Do List: Greek festival, makers market and a carnaval in Massachusetts Kick off the start of June with two festivals and a makers market in Massachusetts! Makers Market in Norwood Shop dozens of vendors with handmade goods and vintage finds at a Makers Market on Sunday. Head to Castle Island Brewing Company in Norwood to shop, sip and snack with local pizza, sandwiches, drinks and more. Catch the fun from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. When: Sunday, June 1, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Castle Island Brewing Company, 31 Astor Ave., Norwood Cost: Items available for purchase Click here for more information 2025 Carnaval in Somerville Carnaval returns to Somerville Sunday to kick off the 2025 Somerstreets season. Put on your dancing shoes from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, unique cuisine, vendors and a special parade. The rain date is June 8. When: Sunday, June 1, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Where: East Somerville Business District - Broadway from McGrath Highway to Pennsylvania Avenue, Somerville Cost: Items available for purchase Click here for more information Woburn Greek Festival The Woburn Greek Festival is going on this weekend. Enjoy lively Greek music, cultural eats, shopping, dance performances and more at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. The festival takes place from Friday through Sunday. When: Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Christian Church, 70 Montvale Ave., Woburn Cost: Items available for purchase Click here for more information
