Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrated the Lantern Festival on Wednesday by releasing paper lanterns into the night sky, visiting light installations and snacking on glutinous rice dumplings.

Highlights for Feb. 13-19 include Taylor Dayne, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Mary Bue, Benjamin Booker and Cymande.

Our critics choose a dozen highlights from the season, which heavily features the music of Arvo Pärt and includes series by several artists.

The section tournaments are complete, the costumes are ready and the stage is set. The Minnesota high school dance tournament returns to Target Center on Friday and Saturday, bringing the state’s best ...

After 15 years in Rockville, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival has found new digs and is ready to welcome jazz fans this weekend ...