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National Day

National Greasy Foods Day (USA) National Greasy Foods Day is a light-hearted food celebration that gives people permission to enjoy foods like french fries, fried chicken, onion rings, and other deliciously indulgent treats.

National Fine Art Appreciation Day (USA) National Fine Art Appreciation Day encourages people to visit museums, galleries, or public art installations to engage with fine art as a form of cultural expression.

National Mother-in-Law Day (USA) National Mother-in-Law Day is a chance to thank your spouse's mother, and is marked on the fourth Sunday of October.

Agincourt Day (UK) Agincourt Day is observed in England to remember the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, one of the most famous English medieval victories.

World Pasta Day (International) World Pasta Day celebrates pasta as one of the world's favorite and most versatile foods.

World Opera Day (International) World Opera Day shines a light on the contribution of opera to culture and wellbeing and celebrates opera performers worldwide.

Birthdays

Katy Perry (42) American pop singer behind hits including "Firework" and "Roar.". Her Super Bowl halftime show became famous for the unexpected, dancing "Left Shark."

Ciara (41) R&B singer and dancer known for hits including "Goodies" and "1, 2 Step.". Her debut album introduced both "Goodies" and "1, 2 Step."

Chad Smith (65) The drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He and actor Will Ferrell, who look remarkably alike, faced off in a much-discussed televised drum battle.

Jon Anderson (82) The distinctive lead vocalist and co-founder of the progressive rock band Yes. His high, instantly recognizable vocals are heard on Yes songs including "Roundabout."

Chris Norman (76) English singer best known as the lead singer of the band Smokie. Smokie's "Living Next Door to Alice" became one of the band's signature songs.

On This Day

🎵 Music The Rolling Stones made their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show performing "Around and Around" and "Time Is on My Side" in 1964 which helped launch their popularity in the US.

🎵 Music Cyndi Lauper's single "True Colors" hit No.1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1986 becoming her second and final chart-topper.

🎵 Music Madonna released her album 'Bedtime Stories' through Maverick/Sire in the United States in 1994 marking a shift to more mainstream pop and R&B production.

🎵 Music Taylor Swift released her third studio album 'Speak Now' in 2010 which she wrote entirely by herself.

🌟 Pop Culture Windows XP was released by Microsoft in 2001 becoming one of its most successful operating systems.

🌟 Pop Culture The horror film 'Halloween' premiered in 1978 launching Jamie Lee Curtis's career and becoming a landmark slasher movie.

🌟 Pop Culture The Toronto Stock Exchange was created in 1861 giving rise to one of the world's leading financial markets.

Movies & TV

Ali G: Who Iz I? — 🎬 Cinema Sacha Baron Cohen revives Ali G in a secretly filmed, documentary-style comedy, his feature directing debut, in which the self-styled voice of the youth sets out to reclaim his former glory and provide for his family. It's playing in cinemas for one weekend only.
Released: Friday Oct 23, 2026

Clayface — 🎬 Cinema James Watkins directs this DC Studios body-horror film starring Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, a rising Hollywood actor who turns to a risky experimental treatment after a gangster disfigures him, with Naomi Ackie, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan also in the cast. The screenplay is by Mike Flanagan, best known for The Haunting of Hill House, and Hossein Amini, bringing one of Batman's best-known villains, a shape-shifter made of living clay, to the big screen.
Released: Friday Oct 23, 2026

Wildwood — 🎬 Cinema Wildwood journeys into a secret enchanted forest as a girl tries to save her baby brother, navigating perils with allies like Mahershala Ali and Angela Bassett in Knight's sweeping fantasy. The story is adapted from the acclaimed children's novel and scored to highlight Knight's signature visual craftsmanship.
Released: Friday Oct 23, 2026

Street Fighter — 🎬 Cinema Set in 1993, this action-adventure film sees Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken (Noah Centineo) reunited by Chun-Li (Callina Liang) to enter the World Warrior Tournament only to discover it serves a dark conspiracy. The movie has earned mixed reviews applauding its style, nostalgia and fight choreography, while critics fault its thin plot and uneven tone.
Released: Friday Oct 16, 2026

This City Is Ours: Season 2 — 📡 TV (UK) The Liverpool crime saga from Stephen Butchard returns on BBC One at 9pm, as rivalries flare within the Phelan family after Ronnie Phelan steps down. Known as the "Scouse Sopranos", it follows Michael and Diana's struggle for survival between loyalty and betrayal.
Released: Sunday Oct 25, 2026

A Couple of Lies — 📺 Streaming A Swedish psychological thriller about two couples who swap homes for a holiday, streaming on Netflix where dark secrets and betrayals emerge when they least expect them.
Released: Friday Oct 30, 2026

Concerts

Happening in the next 7 days

🎤 Doja Cat — Tour Ma Vie World TourTonight: Sunday Oct 25 at Chase Center, San Francisco, California.
This week: Tuesday Oct 27 at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University, San Diego, California · Thursday Oct 29 at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, Arizona · plus 1 more date this tour.

🎤 Jonas Brothers — The Burning Up Tour All Over AgainTonight: Sunday Oct 25 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan.
This week: Monday Oct 26 at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Sunday Nov 1 at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

🎤 Rush — Fifty SomethingTonight: Sunday Oct 25 at Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia.
This week: Tuesday Oct 27 at Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia · Friday Oct 30 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut · plus 1 more date this tour.

🎤 Gorillaz — The Mountain TourTonight: Sunday Oct 25 at Pechanga Arena San Diego, San Diego, California.
This week: Friday Oct 30 at Moda Center, Portland, Oregon · Saturday Oct 31 at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington.

🎤 The Smashing Pumpkins — The Rats In A Cage TourTonight: Sunday Oct 25 at Moody Center ATX, Austin, Texas.
This week: Tuesday Oct 27 at Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado · Thursday Oct 29 at Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah · plus 2 more dates this tour.

Events

Happening in the next 14 days

Hockley Hustle — 🎶 Music — Nottingham, England Hockley Hustle is a lively one-day grassroots music festival showcasing rock, electronic and indie artists across multiple city venues in Nottingham, known for its eclectic line-ups and street party vibe. Tickets and venue details are listed on its official site with most performances starting in the afternoon.
Dates: Sunday Oct 25, 2026

Musicport Festival — 🎶 Music — Whitby, England Musicport is an international festival celebrating music, art and culture in the seaside town of Whitby with a diverse line-up and creative side events overlooking the coastline. Full details are at musicportfestival.com.
Dates: Friday Oct 23-Sunday Oct 25, 2026

Durham Jazz Festival — 🎶 Music — Durham, England Durham Jazz Festival is a three-day celebration of jazz, bringing together national and regional artists across multiple city venues with headline performances, workshops, and pop-ups in intimate and theatre settings. The 2026 edition delivers diverse lineups across Durham's Gala Theatre, Redhills Miner's Hall and other local venues.
Dates: Friday Oct 23-Sunday Oct 25, 2026

South Carolina State Fair — 🎪 Festival — Columbia, South Carolina An 11-day mid-October fair known for rides, food, competitive exhibits and family entertainment in Columbia, with discounts for early purchase of tickets and ride vouchers. The event's information and advance ticket sales are available on the official South Carolina State Fair website.
Dates: Thursday Oct 15-Sunday Oct 25, 2026

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival — 🍴 Food — Fredericksburg, Texas This is a four-day culinary celebration in Texas Hill Country featuring more than 75 wineries, do-and-tell chef demos (including James Beard talent), street dinners, brunches and a makers' market in downtown Fredericksburg. The event spans multiple ticketed tasting and dining experiences, and full information on tickets and schedules is available at the festival's official website fbgfoodandwine.com.
Dates: Thursday Oct 22-Sunday Oct 25, 2026

Exit Zero Jazz Festival — 🎶 Music — Cape May, New Jersey Exit Zero Jazz Festival transforms Cape May into a music-filled seaside village with headline and club-style jazz, blues, and world-music performances, alongside educational outreach and diverse acts. Full details are at exitzerojazzfestival.com.
Dates: Thursday Oct 22-Sunday Oct 25, 2026

Fantasy Fest — 🎪 Festival — Key West, Florida Fantasy Fest is a legendary 10-day costuming, parade, and performance celebration that transforms Old Town Key West into a carnival of themed parties, street fairs and community creativity. It's known for its elaborate costumes, vibrant street art and nightly festivities culminating in the Fantasy Fest Parade.
Dates: Friday Oct 16-Sunday Oct 25, 2026

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