Cleveland’s iconic Hessler Street Fair returns October 3 after a seven-year break. The scaled-back revival will feature local artists, vendors, music and the original lemonade recipe.

A singing crocodile is taking the stage in Havertown as Upper Darby Summer Stage presents a new junior musical featuring 63 young performers.

Patti Smith is bringing songs, stories and her new memoir to Milwaukee's Riverside Theater this September. Every ticket includes a paperback copy of Bread of Angels

The Sculpture Center’s September fundraiser will pair rare collection access with live artist activations, exhibitions and an art sale supporting Cleveland programming.

Philadelphia's Legends House returns for its 15th season with a new production using fairytales to explore ICE, immigration, identity and humanity.

Mór Fest is bringing five days of Irish music, comedy, food and sport to Midtown this August. The festival promises an all-Irish lineup near Madison Square Garden.

Boston Light is being offered at no cost to a qualified new steward, but the historic handoff comes with major preservation duties.

Shannon Hayden’s electronically enhanced cello will anchor a Del Mar Foundation talk this Thursday, blending classical training, experimental sound and marine-life advocacy.

Jodeci is bringing its 35th anniversary Forever My Lady tour to Cincinnati this November. The R&B group will perform at The Andrew J Brady Music Center on November 10.

A Minneapolis teen’s song about artistic self-doubt wins national recognition and a Broadway performance before his starring role in St. Paul.

Atlanta’s Lavender Fest returns for a third season with nine queer productions, a sharper activist edge and more money promised to artists.

Hadestown has parted ways with Geno Segers after online videos sparked backlash over comments about transgender people. The actor was set to play Hades beginning September 1.

Daniel Kraus, Scott Turow and Geoff Bennett lead a sprawling 2026 lineup at Chicago’s free Printers Row Lit Fest.