BIGBANG’s 20th‑anniversary world tour includes an Oakland stop on Sept. 5, 2026 — one of only two U.S. dates on a 31‑show stadium run. Fans are debating the tiny American footprint.

A free FIFA World Cup fan zone opened on the National Mall June 11 as the tournament kicked off — but a Heat Advisory warns midday crowds to plan ahead. Fans should expect big screens, vendors and hot conditions.

After their Virgin Hotels headline, the Black Keys are listed to play a no‑cover, 21+ late pop‑up at Todo Bien tiki bar in the UnCommons. Details point to a walk‑in after‑show.

EVO Entertainment bought the former Xscape site and will remake it into a 70,000‑sq‑ft entertainment hub with bowling, laser tag, arcade games and upgraded movie screens.

Bastet has opened at 601 Spring Garden in Poplar, reviving the former Palmer Social Club and Trilogy with restored JBL speakers, custom lighting and a late‑June grand opening.

Paul Simon opened with Seven Psalms and closed with "The Sound of Silence" in a hushed, carefully arranged Rady Shell performance. Critics praised the sound and subtle instrumentation.

Bathhouse’s Atlantic Avenue outpost opened this spring with a 100+ capacity event sauna and hosted national Aufguss performances, blending wellness with spectacle. The new venue adds pools, thermal rooms and nightly programming to Boerum Hill.

Clearwater Celebrates America returns to Coachman Park July 3–4 with family activities, live music and a fireworks finale over the harbor.

Cosm Atlanta opened a 70,000‑sq‑ft venue with an 87‑ft, 12K LED dome at Centennial Yards on June 10, offering shared‑reality sports and immersive shows ahead of the World Cup.

Lake Union Concerts returns next Wednesday with paddle‑up raves and a new Dock Rock floating‑home series.

Red River Cultural District's Hot Summer Nights revealed a 2026 lineup with 130+ local acts July 16–18; new venues and kid‑friendly programming were added.

Republic FC will host a free two-day World Cup block party June 24–25 and launched a Sac Soccer Guide listing 30+ watch-party venues across Sacramento.

Tidal Force will run its final season this summer, with the last day on Sept. 7, 2026. Chocolate World may route overflow visitors to paid Hersheypark lots when its lot is full.