New York Lawn Bowling Club Turns 100
May 2, 2026, New York, New York, USA: The New York Lawn Bowling Club turns 100 and its members celebrate its centennial. The 20th century witnessed a revival in popularity of lawn bowling in the United States. In 1926, the New York Lawn Bowling Club was formed under the leadership of George Reid, William Crawford and Tom Lennox, officers of the Club. Two Central Park greens were completed in 1926 and 1930, located in the Mineral Springs section. Today, the club's President, Joe Kelly continues to move the club forward, recruiting the next generation of members and working within the social media platforms. (Credit Image: Billy Tompkins/ZUMA Press Wire)
Olivia Rodrigo Barcelona Performance
May 8, 2026, Barcelona, Spain: American singer, songwriter, and actress OLIVIA RODRIGO performs during her concert at the Teatre Grec in Barcelona. This was a special, private concert, linked to Spotify's Billions Club Live format, where the exact venue is only communicated to invited guests. Access has been restricted to a selection of his most loyal listeners, who receive the invitation by mail from Spotify, with no ticket sales open to the general public. (Credit Image: Kike RincóN/Contacto via ZUMA Press)
Rare Queen Elizabeth I 16th Century Portrait Tudor Exhibition
May 11, 2026, London, England, UK: The Hampden Portrait, attributed to George Gower and painted circa 1563-7, on display duringthe exhibition titled 'Elizabeth I: Queen and Court' at Philip Mould & Company, Pall Mall, London. The work is the earliest recorded full-length state portrait of Elizabeth I as Queen, and is among rarely seen Tudor works drawn from private collections for the exhibition, on view until 10 July 2026. (Credit Image: Pete Speller/Avalon via ZUMA Press)
Star Wars Audio-Visual Experience Exhibition in China
May 16, 2026, Shanghai, China: People visit the Star Wars audio-visual experience exhibition at Dolby House in Zhangyuan, a historic site in Shanghai's Jing'an district in Shanghai, China. More than just an experience center, Dolby House is the world's only demonstration space featuring immersive audio-visual experiences across in-vehicle, mobile, living room, music, gaming, and UGC scenarios. (Credit Image: VCG/Imago via ZUMA Press)
Eid Al-Adha 2026: Bangladesh
From the cattle-rich villages of Faridpur, Madaripur, Shariatpur, Rajbari, and Kushtia, wooden boats heavy with livestock set out across the Padma, Dhaleshwari, and Meghna. As the boats cut through muddy currents, they carry the pulse of Eid: faith, commerce, and resilience. In these floating caravans, the rivers themselves become arteries of devotion, binding distant villages to the capital's bustling cattle markets. (Credit Image: Rayhan Ahmed/ZUMA Press Wire)
Indonesia: Flooding In West Java
May 26, 2026, Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia: People wade through floodwaters in makeshift boats in Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia. The flooding, which began on May 24, 2026, due to the overflowing of the Citarum River following heavy rains, has affected several areas in the regency, including Dayeuhkolot and Bojongsoang. (Credit Image: Claudio Pramana/ZUMA Press Wire)
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