Oakland Arena

IVE’s world tour stop is shaping up to be one of those rare K-pop moments that actually lives up to the hype. If you’ve caught their music videos on loop or found yourself humming “After LIKE” in the grocery store, you already know the appeal: razor-sharp choreography, hooks that stick for days and a sense of fun that doesn’t feel manufactured. What’s different about seeing IVE live is how they play with scale—one minute it’s all high-gloss spectacle, the next it’s stripped back and unexpectedly intimate. The setlists tend to sneak in a few surprises, and the group’s knack for connecting with the crowd is real, not just fan service. Even if you’re not a diehard, this is the kind of show that makes you remember why K-pop took over the world in the first place. Don’t sleep on it.

J. Cole’s shows have a way of making even the largest arenas feel personal, and this stop on The Fall Off Tour is shaping up to be one of those rare nights where the setlist feels like it was built for the crowd. He’s not the type to coast on hits—expect deep cuts, unreleased tracks and the kind of off-script moments that remind you why he’s got such a loyal following. The production is always sharp but never flashy for the sake of it, letting the music and lyrics take center stage. If you’ve caught him live before, you know he’s at his best when he’s got something to say, and with a new album in the mix, there’s plenty on his mind. Don’t be surprised if you leave with a new favorite track you didn’t see coming.