Hong Kong – September 28, 2026 -- Smartphone maker TECNO and visual artist Angélica Dass have unveiled "100 Portraits of Becoming," a two-year photography project that will document 100 people across five countries, starting with 20 individuals from Kenya.

Cangzhou – September 27, 2026 -- The 12th China Cangzhou International Wushu Competition wrapped up on September 13 at Cangzhou Stadium, drawing 4,352 athletes and coaches from 295 teams across 40 countries and regions. Competitors ranged from 4-year-old newcomers to an 82-year-old master, spanning four generations on a single stage.

Kansas City, Mo. – September 25, 2026 -- The Historic West Bottoms district kicks off Halloween season with Boo in the Bottoms, running October 2-4 during First Friday Weekend, before the neighborhood's haunted attractions Beast and Edge of Hell open their 2026 season on the night of October 2.

More than 30 stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues across the 13-block district will be open, mostly from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, with hours varying by business.

Kunshan – September 25, 2026 -- The 2026 Chinese Opera Gala opened September 23 in Zhouzhuang, launching a program of performances, exhibitions and cultural experiences running through November. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, the gala presents 57 excerpts and 10 full-length productions spanning 46 opera genres.

Beijing – September 24, 2026 -- China marks the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, a date tied to the year's fullest moon and the autumn harvest.

Families gather for dinner beneath the full moon

The occasion centers on reunion, with households coming together for a shared meal and moon-viewing as the night's centerpiece. Enjoying jasmine flowers and celebrating the harvest remain part of the tradition, all pointing to a single wish: peace and togetherness.

Annapolis, Md. – September 24, 2026 -- The fifth annual Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival runs across two weekends, November 6-15, 2026, spreading performances, lectures and art exhibitions across eight venues in five neighborhoods in Eastport and Annapolis, Maryland. Most events are free or carry modest admission, and reservations are strongly advised through instantseats.com. Free onsite parking is available at all but two venues.

Xiangxi – September 24, 2026 -- A delegation of international social media influencers traveled through the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture in Central China's Hunan province from Sept 22 to 24, exploring ethnic traditions, mountain landscapes, and rural development projects.

Macao – September 24, 2026 -- More than 20 legendary hypercars are now on public display, free of charge, at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace through November 22 as part of the fourth annual "Wynn Signature – 2026 Hypercar Exhibition."

Tokyo – September 24, 2026 -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has unveiled the MRG-B2100HR, a limited-edition watch marking 30 years since the debut of its flagship MR-G line within the G-SHOCK brand. Only 800 pieces will be sold worldwide.

Chambersburg – September 24, 2026 -- Franklin County Visitors Bureau will host a two-day "Learn & Explore Weekend: Road to Freedom" on October 3-4, spotlighting the local history of John Brown, Frederick Douglass, and the raid on Harpers Ferry.