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A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations — the latest legal setback for Trump’s efforts to leave his personal mark on the landscape of the nation’s capital.

Bruce Springsteen is no stranger to criticizing President Donald Trump. He’ll likely do it again at the Power to the People protest concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia on Oct. 3.

Future Islands will perform at Pier Six Pavilion on Thursday in commemoration of the band’s 20th anniversary.

Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died Monday at age 95.

Join a free yoga class, neighborhood festival, comedy show and more this week in the capital region.

COLUMN | A new Maryland law stops artists — particularly those in hip-hop — from having their words held against them in a court of law. Because racism.

After exiting the Kennedy Center, the WNO embarks on its first independent season with shows across the Capital Region.

Need to fill your weekend? Use our handy calendar and list of events to find things to do across Maryland counties.

In a music industry David vs. Goliath story, Baltimore chose a local management group to run its Pier Six Pavilion waterfront music venue over Live Nation.

The Tupac bobblehead boasts the hip-hop star’s signature black bandanna and nose ring while rocking an Orioles jersey over a long-sleeved white shirt with jeans and sneakers.

As spring progresses, there’s an abundance of activities happening around Montgomery County this weekend and beyond. Watch a movie outside. Go shopping outside. Do some yoga outside. (Don’t worry — there are indoor options, too.)

These are some of the highlight events being held in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties this spring and summer.

Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz joined about 200 students at Strathmore, where Young Artists of America put on a production of “The Prince of Egypt.”

Brady Ebert, 33, of Silver Spring, is accused of intentionally hitting William Yates, the father of Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates, with a 2001 Buick LeSabre on March 29.

Here's what to do this weekend in Montgomery County, from outdoor festivals to a chance to win free tickets to see “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”

The Olney Theatre just announced its largest season yet, with shows including “Les Misérables,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “A Christmas Carol” and a yet-to-be-announced Tony-winning musical.

After its Kennedy Center exit, the Washington National Opera is learning to adapt to a variety of venues around the area.

Lupe Fiasco, the Peabody Institute’s distinguished visiting artist, talks teaching, AI and more before giving a public class on rapping at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore.

Here’s your guide for what to do this weekend in Montgomery County, including a festival celebrating former Kennedy Center musicians, Independent Bookstore Day and more.