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A K-Pop Demon Hunters Drag Show at 3 Dollar Bill in Brooklyn

By Rocky Trifari September 22, 2026 September 23, 2026

A KPop Demon Hunters themed drag night at 3 Dollar Bill in Brooklyn, in the middle of the workweek, turned out to be one of the best drag shows I’ve ever been to.

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I Almost Skipped Experts Only Festival 2026: I’m Glad I Didn’t

By Rocky Trifari September 21, 2026 September 22, 2026

Experts Only 2026 on Randall’s Island: a rainy Sunday, a sunk-cost debate, a nearly empty ferry, John Summit, SUBJOHNICS and going alone.

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My First Experts Only Festival: Seeing John Summit on Randall’s Island

By Rocky Trifari September 20, 2026 September 18, 2026

On September 20, 2025, I went to the very first Experts Only Festival on Randall’s Island, curated by John Summit. Here’s how it went, and whether I’d go again.

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A Korean-Themed Itinerary for a KPop Demon Hunters Day in New York City

By Rocky Trifari September 19, 2026 September 18, 2026

A KPop Demon Hunters day in NYC with Korean food, the Times Square sing-along movie and a flaming Korean cocktail, PLUS the whole itinerary to copy.

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Lilo & Stitch in 4DX and a Hawaiian Day in New York City

By Rocky Trifari September 18, 2026 September 18, 2026

A Hawaiian day in NYC: poke, Lilo & Stitch in 4DX at Regal Times Square, and The Friki Tiki, the tiki bar that greets every new guest with a shout.

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Is CLEAR+ Worth It? My Review After Four Years as a Member

By Rocky Trifari September 17, 2026 September 17, 2026

Is CLEAR+ worth $219 a year? After four years as a member, here’s what it really does, how it compares to TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, and my verdict.