It’s the Fourth of July, and Jessica Nigri is alive with color. And just like the fireworks shows that are a hallmark of the holiday, the Phoenix resident has the rapt attention of a large audience.

A t this year’s New York Comic Con, cosplayers from across the country converged in Midtown Manhattan to bring their favorite fictional characters to life. There were princesses, plumbers, aliens, and ...

Looking for live music, quirky traditions or dinosaurs that roar? From asparagus royalty to anime cosplay and fizzy local wines, this weekend’s events deliver a little something for everyone. Here’s ...