A Phoenix family wins a prolonged battle with the city over their historically designated building, allowing them to proceed with a sale and demolition for retirement.

Milwaukee's Pulse Health and Wellness Fest offers a range of free activities including workouts, cooking demos, and a youth basketball clinic with local sports figures.

ROCtoberfest, a Bavarian-themed event, takes place on September 21 at the ROC in Minnesota with music, food trucks, beverages, games, and prizes. Entrance is $5, with free admission for kids under 5.

The Metropolitan Winds will present "A Whale of a Band Concert" with sea-themed music, including a world premiere piece by Bret Newton, on September 14 at the Lewisville Grand Theater.

Downtown Phoenix's First Friday event, a monthly street fair since 1994, now includes music, food, and art from 6-10 p.m., with cultural venues like the Phoenix Art Museum offering free admission.

Governor Abbott designated Rockwall, TX as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, recognizing its dedication to music industry growth and economic impact.

Burnsville is offering a free drive-in screening of "Finding Nemo." Registration is required through their website for the nostalgic event open to all vehicle types.

Comedian Stavros Halkias is set to perform in Baltimore on November 29-30, offering an alternative to traditional family gatherings. Tickets for his "Home for the Holidays" shows are available through LiveNation.

The ACC is hosting a free Harvest Moon Concert on September 14th at the Highland Recital Hall, featuring local AAPI musicians, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival traditions.

Linkin Park announces their return to the stage with a new lineup and music, planning a concert and releasing an album titled "From Zero" since Chester Bennington's passing.

San José celebrates community with its Viva CalleSJ event, transforming streets into a car-free zone and providing activities like performances, sports, and local business engagement.

Bay Area's Music Together offers free demo sessions of their music program for children aged 0 to 6, with an emphasis on family participation and ongoing musical education at home. Registration is required for the events taking place in September.

Chicago is hosting a free Selena Quintanilla tribute concert at Millennium Park, featuring local artists, to celebrate the "Queen of Tex Mex" and her musical legacy.