TIME100 gala in NYC celebrated the year's influential figures, with attendees like Snoop Dogg and Demi Moore, and featured "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir as an icon honoree.

Dance showcase at Schneider Theater in June features ballet, hip hop, jazz, and modern dance. Tickets are available starting at $16, with free entry for kids under five.

Pamela Dietrich from Linden, Michigan, won $3 million in the Mega Millions lottery after deciding to play on a hunch on April 11. Her initial $1 million winnings were increased by a multiplier feature. She plans to remodel her home and save the rest.

Minnesota's senior rock group Alive & Kickin is set to begin a reunion tour in June at the Bloomington Center for the Arts, featuring rock, pop, gospel, and Motown hits.

"Stranger Things: The First Shadow," a Broadway prequel to the Netflix series opens, offering clues to the next season and impressing with its technical stagecraft.

The Hollywood Beach Theatre provides free live music five nights a week with a diverse lineup of bands and genres, and it's supported by the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort.

The City of Carmel is hosting its first Cherry Blossom Festival on May 4 at the Japanese Garden of Carmel City Hall, featuring cultural activities and guests, with free admission and parking.

Cobb County announces a summer outdoor concert series featuring a diverse range of musical genres and artists, with various venues offering both free and paid seating options.

William Evans from St. Augustine won a million-dollar prize from the Florida Lottery's scratch-off game, choosing a $640,000 lump sum payout before taxes.

SummerStage announces over 70 shows for its free open-air concert series in NYC, featuring diverse genres across multiple parks, starting June 4 in Central Park.

The Irving Police Department is hosting a Kids Rock the Block Party on April 25, featuring family activities, a petting zoo, and police vehicle displays. The event doubles as a Child Abuse Prevention Month awareness initiative and is free to attend.

Portland's arts scene receives high praise in a survey, with 66% of citizens satisfied with cultural offerings. The Insights Survey results will guide future city policy and budget decisions.

Bryan Adams will bring his "Roll With The Punches" tour to Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena, featuring classics and new tracks. Tickets go on sale May 2, with presales starting April 29.