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A first-week selection spanning Curran and War Memorial opera, a Scofield electric-guitar set at SFJAZZ, Moby at the Civic Auditorium and a Gnarls Barkley

From Mahler's grand symphonic vision to post-punk's confrontational edge, Philadelphia's stages this weekend span classical mastery, theatrical spectacle

From Lil Wayne's arena hip-hop to Kacey Musgraves' country spectacle, Nashville's weekend spans the Grand Ole Opry's traditional stages and smaller rooms

Kacey Musgraves and Brad Paisley bring country sophistication to major venues, while electronic producers and hip-hop artists fill the smaller rooms with

My Chemical Romance brings arena-scale alternative rock to Petco Park on Sunday, anchoring a weekend where San Diego's venues span everything from classical

From indie rock and comedy to classical symphonies and Latin legends, San Diego's got a stellar weekend lineup. Catch everything from intimate venue shows

From Foo Fighters at Soldier Field to intimate jazz sets and Broadway musicals, this weekend delivers rock anthems, R&B grooves, comedy, and theatre

From Ed Sheeran at Lumen Field to intimate comedy shows and electronic sets, Seattle's got rock, pop, alternative, and late-night dance to keep you busy all weekend.

From Mozart to Morgan Wallen, Tori Amos to hip-hop and comedy, Philadelphia's got a packed weekend of live music, theatre, and laughs across iconic venues.

From J. Cole's arena show and Tori Amos at Symphony Hall to The Beach Boys and a comedy night with Tommy Davidson, Atlanta's got something for everyone this weekend.