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.

Tom Morello curated a starry, activist-minded festival for Oct. 3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion, pairing big-name acts with voter-access programming and donations to advocacy groups.

Bruce Springsteen closes his Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour at Nationals Park on May 27. Tom Morello will join the E Street Band for select songs in the D.C. finale.