The St. Louis Park Summer Concert Series features classic rock band The Beatnik Brothers on July 3rd and offers a variety of performances throughout the summer, with details on the city website. Attendees can check for weather updates via phone.

The Bloomington Summer Fete on July 3 offers food, entertainment, a Family Fun Zone, and fireworks. It features performances by The Covers and the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra.

The Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival in Kennesaw announced its 2023 lineup including Channing Wilson and Boy Named Banjo, and features a BBQ competition and new experiences from Victory Brewing Company.

The East Portland Summer Arts Festival, featuring Allen Stone and Sheila E., is part of Portland Parks & Recreation's Summer Free For All, offering free events citywide including arts, meals, and activities.

Austin music journalist and historian Michael Corcoran died at age 67, leaving behind a legacy of influential writing and a passion for Texas music heritage.

Gilbert, Arizona, will celebrate Independence Day at Gilbert Regional Park with free admission, live music, a drone show, and fireworks. Parking costs $15. Gates open at 4 PM on July 4th.

San Francisco faces a heat wave with record temperatures and high fire danger, prompting Red Flag Warnings and caution against fireworks leading up to the Fourth of July.

Howard County announces its July 4th fireworks and free public Wi-Fi at pools, with activities and performances starting at 6:00 p.m., at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront. The celebration also emphasizes digital inclusivity efforts.

Blaine's annual festival featured a parade starting at noon, closures from 11:15 AM, and festivities continued at Aquatore Park. Details were provided on the city's Facebook page.

Allan Klemz found the medallion at the Blaine Festival Medallion Hunt, which brought the community together in a competitive treasure hunt at Eastside Park.

The "End of an Era: Bluffett" concert featuring Jimmy Buffett-inspired music is happening Saturday at The LOT Downtown in Mansfield, with free parking, food vendors, and a drone show. The sold-out event starts at 7 p.m. with tunes from 8:30 p.m.

The Arizona State Fair celebrates its 140th anniversary with a concert series featuring artists like The All-American Rejects and Vanilla Ice, starting October 12.

San Antonio announces "Stars and Stripes on Houston Street," a Fourth of July celebration featuring parades, live music, a drone show at The Alamo, and outdoor movie screenings.