Patriot Center

Watch the video for "Loud" above. His raps have curse words and drug references in them. Kids, be careful! I've been duped by Mac Miller before. When he released "K.I.D.S.," the mixtape that first caught most rap blogs' attention, in August 2010, there was a sleazy charm to Mac's persona. He was the young slacker making no-cred-necessary rap songs about raging, sneakers and hooking up. It was superficial, but catchy and executed well-enough to find its way to the masses of high schoolers and college kids most interested in their Friday nights.

Watch the video for "Loud" above. His raps have curse words and drug references in them. Kids, be careful! I've been duped by Mac Miller before. When he released "K.I.D.S.," the mixtape that first caught most rap blogs' attention, in August 2010, there was a sleazy charm to Mac's persona. He was the young slacker making no-cred-necessary rap songs about raging, sneakers and hooking up. It was superficial, but catchy and executed well-enough to find its way to the masses of high schoolers and college kids most interested in their Friday nights.

Australia's Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue, has 20 years on her American counterpart. She has 12 albums to Gaga's three. And she's a major touring draw overseas. But despite all that, she's just a niche star in the United States. Her first American tour came only two years ago and stopped at just six cities. This year, though, she's at least doubling up on the engagements, and, she's playing a show at Patriot Center on Saturday. Perhaps it's unfair to compare Minogue to Gaga. Madonna would be the fairer analogy.

Sad news from a sad rapper: Drake officially canceled his Nov. 15 show at the Patriot Center this afternoon "due to scheduling conflicts," according to a Live Nation press release. Refunds are available at the point of purchase. The writing was on the blogspot, with the Toronto rapper taking to his October's Very Own blog to explain both pushing back "Take Care," his sophomore album (from his 25th birthday, Oct. 24 to Nov. 15 due to sample-clearance issues) and postponing the subsequent Club Paradise tour (it will now take place in early 2012, so "students are back from the Christmas/New Year break")

As a result of travel difficulties stemming from the winter storm, the Towson University men's basketball team was unable to arrive at the Patriot Center in time to play George Mason Wednesday evening. The Colonial Athletic Association contest has been rescheduled for Thursday at 4 p.m.

The venue for Michael W. Smith's Oct. 30 concert was misstated in Sunday's fall arts preview. The correct venue is the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.The Sun regrets the error.Pub Date: 9/15/98

The guys of the Grammy-nominated Killers perform at the Patriot Center tonight. Rock out to such hit songs as "When You Were Young." Doors open at 6:30 tonight, and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $39.50. The Patriot Center is at 4400 University Drive in Fairfax, Va. Call 410-547-SEAT or go to ticketmaster.com.

Rock duo the White Stripes will hit the Patriot Center at 8 p.m. Saturday. The Detroit pair made it big with the hit song "Fell in Love with a Girl" and recently released the album Icky Thump. Tickets are $40. The Patriot Center is on the campus of George Mason University at 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, Va. For tickets, call 703-993-3000 or 410-547-SEAT, or go to ticketmaster.com

Get loose with Nelly Furtado when she comes to the Patriot Center tomorrow. The singer, known for her smash hit "Promiscuous" featuring Timbaland, has taken on a more hip-hop sound with her latest album, Loose. The show starts at 8 p.m. The Patriot Center is at George Mason University, 4400 University Drive in Fairfax, Va. Tickets are $35-$45. Call 410-547-SEAT or go to ticketmaster.com.

See the "Hollaback Girl" herself as Gwen Stefani and the Black Eyed Peas hit the Patriot Center on Saturday. Dubbed the "Harajuku Lovers Tour" after the posse of Japanese girls who follow Stefani around, the concert is aimed to promote her solo debut, Love. Angel. Music. Baby. The music starts at 8 p.m. at the Patriot Center, George Mason University, Fairfax, Va. Tickets are $55-$75 and are available through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com or 410-547-SEAT.

Australia's Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue, has 20 years on her American counterpart. She has 12 albums to Gaga's three. And she's a major touring draw overseas. But despite all that, she's just a niche star in the United States. Her first American tour came only two years ago and stopped at just six cities. This year, though, she's at least doubling up on the engagements, and, she's playing a show at Patriot Center on Saturday. Perhaps it's unfair to compare Minogue to Gaga. Madonna would be the fairer analogy.

As a result of travel difficulties stemming from the winter storm, the Towson University men's basketball team was unable to arrive at the Patriot Center in time to play George Mason Wednesday evening. The Colonial Athletic Association contest has been rescheduled for Thursday at 4 p.m.

Colombian rock-'n'-roller Juanes performs at the Patriot Center, on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., at 7 Sunday night. The singer has won 12 Latin Grammys and sold more than 10 million albums, the most recent of which is Mi Sangre. Call 410-547-7328 or 703-993-3000 or go to tick etmaster.com.

Like the many unstoppable pop-rock machines before them, the Jonas Brothers have captured the hearts of America's youths. Having toured with Miley Cyrus, of Hannah Montana fame, the regulars on the Disney and Nickelodeon channels are now out on their own "Look Me in the Eyes" tour. The tour appears at the Patriot Center at 7 p.m. tomorrow. Tickets are $30-$50; availability is limited. The Patriot Center is at 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, Va. Call 410-547-7328 or go to ticketmaster.com.

The Young Wild Things Tour, featuring Fall Out Boy, Gym Class Heroes, Plain White T's, and Cute Is What We Aim For, arrives at the George Mason University Patriot Center on Sunday. Fall Out Boy's performance is expected to feature songs from its most recent album, Infinity on High, including "This Ain't a Scene, It's An Arms Race." The Patriot Center is at 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, Va. Tickets are $35. The show starts at 7 p.m. Call 410-547-7328 or go to ticketmaster.com.

Rock duo the White Stripes will hit the Patriot Center at 8 p.m. Saturday. The Detroit pair made it big with the hit song "Fell in Love with a Girl" and recently released the album Icky Thump. Tickets are $40. The Patriot Center is on the campus of George Mason University at 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, Va. For tickets, call 703-993-3000 or 410-547-SEAT, or go to ticketmaster.com

Like the many unstoppable pop-rock machines before them, the Jonas Brothers have captured the hearts of America's youths. Having toured with Miley Cyrus, of Hannah Montana fame, the regulars on the Disney and Nickelodeon channels are now out on their own "Look Me in the Eyes" tour. The tour appears at the Patriot Center at 7 p.m. tomorrow. Tickets are $30-$50; availability is limited. The Patriot Center is at 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, Va. Call 410-547-7328 or go to ticketmaster.com.

The Young Wild Things Tour, featuring Fall Out Boy, Gym Class Heroes, Plain White T's, and Cute Is What We Aim For, arrives at the George Mason University Patriot Center on Sunday. Fall Out Boy's performance is expected to feature songs from its most recent album, Infinity on High, including "This Ain't a Scene, It's An Arms Race." The Patriot Center is at 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, Va. Tickets are $35. The show starts at 7 p.m. Call 410-547-7328 or go to ticketmaster.com.

Get loose with Nelly Furtado when she comes to the Patriot Center tomorrow. The singer, known for her smash hit "Promiscuous" featuring Timbaland, has taken on a more hip-hop sound with her latest album, Loose. The show starts at 8 p.m. The Patriot Center is at George Mason University, 4400 University Drive in Fairfax, Va. Tickets are $35-$45. Call 410-547-SEAT or go to ticketmaster.com.

The guys of the Grammy-nominated Killers perform at the Patriot Center tonight. Rock out to such hit songs as "When You Were Young." Doors open at 6:30 tonight, and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $39.50. The Patriot Center is at 4400 University Drive in Fairfax, Va. Call 410-547-SEAT or go to ticketmaster.com.