Lightning in a Bottle returned to Buena Vista Lake May 20–24, drawing thousands for five days of music, art and camping while organizers and health officials emphasize precautions.

Long Beach asked state regulators to allow multiple July 4 fireworks barges up and down its coast; Coastal Commission staff trimmed the plan and attached bird‑protection conditions.

Warner Vineyards has opened a permanent 50‑by‑32‑foot stage, added stacked container suites and scheduled more than 50 concerts starting over Memorial Day weekend.

Seattle Pride has announced its June 6 Volunteer Park lineup, stacking local drag troupes, marching bands, DJs and a family Drag Storytime across two stages.

A $5 million makeover has transformed the Fallsway Penthouse Club into a two-floor nightlife destination with an in-club steakhouse, reopening the weekend of June 12.

GalaxyCon takes over the Oklahoma City Convention Center May 22–24 with Hayden Christensen, a Flash cast reunion, gaming and a vendor hall spotlighting local creators.

Sueños returns to Grant Park May 23–24 with J Balvin, Kali Uchis and Fuerza Regida headlining a multi‑stage Latin music festival.

Universal Orlando debuts a Spielberg summer exhibit with film props, Jaws photo ops and Minions previews alongside returning nighttime shows and a mega‑parade. The activations run through August.

A Thunder Valley guest turned a 10‑cent Dancing Drums spin into a $381,009 progressive jackpot this past Saturday, adding to a run of six‑figure payouts at the Lincoln resort.

The Sacramento County Fair opens today at Cal Expo for a five‑day Memorial Day run, with rides, animal exhibits, arena shows and family programming. Expect crowds and classic fair food.

The Breakfast Club — the New York morning show — is moving its full video episodes to Netflix, and KTLA reports it will stream as Netflix’s first daily live program.

Shore Thing returns May 22 with expanded hours, a 'Pittsburgh to the Pacific' menu and more than 70 free programs this summer. The floating barge will run through mid‑October.

Brandi Carlile’s Echoes Through the Canyon expands into a three‑night Memorial Day run at The Gorge; Dave Matthews Band returns for a three‑night Labor Day residency. Camping, VIP and mobile‑ticket rules are in effect.