Manuel Oliver’s one‑man show GUAC returns to the Kirk Douglas Theatre for a three‑week engagement April 28–May 17, 2026, following a sold‑out West Coast premiere.

The 34th Tin Pan South opens March 24 in Nashville with 97 shows across 10 venues and more than 400 songwriters. Tickets start at $15.

The 50th Atlanta Film Festival opens April 23 with 154 films selected from more than 5,500 submissions, plus legacy screenings, guest appearances and a Creative Conference.

MATI booked Jon Batiste, Killer Mike and Wyclef Jean for July in Grand Center, with a separately ticketed Batiste kickoff at the Fabulous Fox.

Lebo M says a viral mistranslation of The Lion King's opening chant has cost him millions and he has filed suit in Los Angeles.

Motown Museum opens 'Psychedelic Soul' in the Esther Gordy Edwards Centre, showcasing rare vinyl, vintage fashion and immersive installations from April 17 to Sept. 27, 2026.

Original founding‑era documents arrived in Atlanta and will be on display at the Atlanta History Center starting this Friday. Admission is free but slots are limited due to preservation rules.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced an 11-show PNC Broadway slate for 2026–27 at the Benedum Center, with season packages on sale now. The lineup mixes blockbusters, holiday fare and new musicals.

San Jose Jazz revealed its Summer Fest dates and a star‑studded lineup for Aug 7–9, 2026 in downtown San Jose. The city posted photos of the announcement and praised the roster.

Bryan Adams will bring his Roll With The Punches tour to Moody Center on July 28 with Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo. Presales start Tuesday; public sale Friday.

Magik Theatre is touring Dragons Love Tacos across San Antonio while its Hemisfair home is renovated, with neighborhood stops, school matinees and a planned early-June return.

A Senate plan to fund planning for a new Hawaiʻi State Archives stalled this session, leaving fragile documents, recordings and vintage instruments vulnerable. Archivists warn immediate fixes and digitization are now urgent.

Artscape returns May 23–24 in downtown Baltimore with The Roots and Stephanie Mills headlining. Scout returns under Devin Allen, and Round 2 applications close March 27.