In the digital era, where everyone is always connected via social media, email, and text, it makes sense to have a convenient solution for finding out about local events. Here are five of the best event apps—and a website—that you really should check out. Use it to find popular events around you, see what your friends are doing, get recommendations, register for events, and securely purchase tickets through the app. Download For: Songkick also sends personalized concert recommendations and you can browse full tour schedules, see venue details, compare ticket prices, and buy tickets directly through the Songkick app. Download For: Set up notifications for your favorites, see complete concert listings for all cities, and buy tickets from practically any ticket site through the app. Download For: The app currently shows over 100 million trending events for 300,000 cities around the world. Any events you’re interested in can be seamlessly added to your Google Calendar with a few taps. Download For: On the official Facebook app, tap the menu icon and select Events to check out local events. Download For: Event recommendations and maps are available to make the discovery process easier, and you can create your own profile to add events to your personal calendar while being able to keep track of everything.