Ye and former assistant Lauren Pisciotta have settled their Los Angeles sexual harassment lawsuit after more than two years. The terms remain private.

A long-vacant Woolworth building in Old Redford is being transformed into a $7 million arts center with studios, classrooms, retail and a diner.

Herbie Hancock brings a powerhouse band to Indianapolis next Wednesday after reflecting on Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard in a new WFYI interview.

Spike Lee and BAM are launching a two-day Brooklyn festival featuring films, performances, conversations and a free street fair. The weekend closes with Crooklyn.

Three days of free jazz are coming to Harlem and the East Village, with Joshua Redman, Ravi Coltrane and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on the bill.

ImageNation is bringing an expanded Black film and music festival to Harlem Week, with screenings, live events and filmmaker conversations running through September.

Melissa Etheridge is playing a free outdoor concert at Current Landing Monday, but advance registration is required. The short, family-friendly show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia's BlackStar Film Festival returns next week with 91 films, major premieres and a packed lineup of local events.

New Orleans is the only city named to a new national list of irreplaceable American heritage places. The honor highlights both its cultural power and mounting preservation threats.

Westwood’s historic Bruin Theater is expected to reopen in mid-October with restored 35mm and 70mm projection under new management.

Baltimore’s Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance is shutting down immediately after 25 years, citing dwindling cash and a difficult fundraising climate. Its Baker Artist program will continue under new management.

Yo-Yo Ma is headed to Helzberg Hall for the Kansas City Symphony's classical opener. The booking brings instant marquee pull to the new season.

Mariachi USA returns to San Diego’s Rady Shell on September 26 with a stacked lineup, folklórico ballet and fireworks over the bay.