June

Monterey, Calif. — Castroville Artichoke Festival. “Artichoke Center of the World” sizzles with thistles, California’s state vegetable.

Nine cities in France — FIFA Women’s World Cup. “Largest women’s sporting event on Earth” features 23 soccer-crazed nations, plus champion USA.

New York — WorldPride NYC/Stonewall 50. WorldPride makes first U.S. visit to mark 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising.