Philadelphia announces the 2024 Wawa Welcome America Festival from June 19 to July 4, featuring free events, concerts by Kesha, and Ne-Yo, with reminders for heat safety and road closure information.

The 47th Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4th concert and fireworks celebration, free to the public, will feature local musicians, safety measures, and traffic advice.

Tenacious D, featuring Jack Black and Kyle Gass, will perform at Indiana University Auditorium on Oct. 22 as part of their "Rock D Vote" tour to promote voter awareness in partnership with Rock the Vote. Tickets go on sale June 28 at 10 a.m.

Megan Thee Stallion adds a third Atlanta show on July 2 to her tour after previous cancellations, with Glorilla returning as a special guest. Tickets are on sale.

The Backyard Band performs at the Coon Rapids Dam for the free Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m., with refreshments provided by local groups and details on the city's website and Facebook page.

Richard "Kinky" Friedman, a multifaceted Texan figure known for his satire, music, and political participation, has died at 79 after battling Parkinson's disease.

The 2024 Indiana State Fair's Hoosier Lottery Free Stage lineup is announced, featuring Buddy Guy, Lita Ford, and various tribute bands, offering a diverse range of acts to fairgoers at no extra cost beyond the admission fee.

Garland, Texas welcomes the community to the Red, White & YOU! event, featuring country artists Randall King and Jon Stork, family-friendly activities, and an apple pie-eating contest on July 3.

Fulton County welcomes a South Korean delegation to explore joint ventures in film and technology, highlighting the local presence of major Korean companies. Chairman Pitt move aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange with Goyang City.

Topaz McGarrigle of Golden Dawn Arkestra releases a solo EP "The Gift,” with a trio of music videos dedicated to his wife and an EP release party planned at club Roma.

The Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater hosts open mic nights with live music and invites the community to enjoy performances like the Southside Big Band while offering indoor alternatives in case of bad weather.

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative launches a summer reading program offering incentives like tech gadgets and sports tickets to encourage reading and combat the academic slide over the break.

Disney World modifies its Genie+ service to "Lightning Lane Multi Pass," allowing advanced attraction reservations, with additional features for select hotel guests. Disney also announces the new "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" attraction.