816 Day expands into a four-day series Aug. 13–16 with expanded events across downtown and a free festival at Power & Light. Expect bridge parties, youth showcases and pop-ups.

AC/DC will host an official two-day PWR/UP pop-up on the Las Vegas Strip at the Hard Rock Cafe ahead of the Allegiant Stadium show. Expect limited-run merch, photo ops and fan previews.

Shania Twain will play a surprise, intimate album‑release show at Racket in Chelsea this Thursday. The performance will be recorded for SiriusXM's pop‑up channel and air later in the week.

A three-day Richmond itinerary for Aug. 14 6: Cook Out 400 under the lights, James River rafting, zoo meet-and-greets and Scotts Addition barbecue.

After a record Country Stampede, Kustom Entertainment struck a multi‑season deal to stage bigger festivals at Gilley’s Park City — promising larger crowds and a tourism boost for Wichita.

Toad the Wet Sprocket will headline Carrollton's Festival at the Switchyard on Nov. 7, with Eve 6 and Wheatus opening. Vendor and sponsor slots remain available.

YG and The Game will trade hits on VERZUZ in Los Angeles on July 23, streaming on Apple Music and Complex.

Uptown’s Green Mill has restored late‑night Friday and Saturday jazz under new owners, with post‑midnight jam sessions and a $5 cover. Chicago players are on the bill.

Flyover Comedy Festival returns to St. Louis in November with David Cross, Roy Wood Jr. and the Sklar Brothers headlining and a move to the Delmar Loop.

The Seafair Parade of Ships passed West Seattle on Tuesday, with USS Cincinnati and Coast Guard cutters crossing Elliott Bay. Free ship tours at Pier 66 are set for Wednesday and Thursday with REAL ID required.

Two stadium shows — Guns N' Roses on July 23 and Noah Kahan on July 25 — will jam roads near Carter‑Finley. City officials advise pre‑buying parking and arriving early.

GalaxyCon lands in downtown Raleigh this Thursday through Sunday with big-name guests, cosplay contests and a free Street Fest around the convention center.

After Tuesday’s draw produced no grand-prize winner, Mega Millions climbed to an estimated $743 million for Friday’s drawing. Two tickets matched five numbers and paid multimillion prizes.