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JUST ANNOUNCED

• The wait is over and the numbers are in! Your 2025 Boston Wrapped finally dropped. Don’t worry, we didn’t hack your Spotify… we're just that good.

• Back Bay is officially in its festive era. 60,000 technicolor lights are wrapped around Newbury Woods, the Double Heart sculpture is glowing and a ballet pop-up this weekend takes you inside The Nutcracker.

• Rumor has it Moon Hooch got banned from NYC subways for starting impromptu raves. Hear them bring that same sax-driven energy to Paradise Rock Club on December 12th. Win your way in to the party!*

• Boston already knows where to be on New Year’s Eve. The only question is whether your brand will be in the room. Advertise with Do617 and ring in the crowd.

• Plus, announcements from Zach Bryan, Brett Young, Daniel Tosh, Aries Spears, Mötley Crüe, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more!

BONNAROO IN BOSTON

Bonnaroo’s lineup dropped this week and it’s seriously stacked. Noah Kahan, Role Model, Skrillex and more are headed to the Farm next summer. If a trip to Tennessee isn’t in the cards, we rounded up where to see Bonnaroo acts when they pass through Boston.

THIS WEEKEND

Lasers aren’t just for cats in SNL skits; they’re a ridiculously efficient way to ditch unwanted body hair. LaserAway (named the #1 laser hair removal provider by Cosmopolitan) is offering 75% off select packages through December 8th so you can get in, get treated and get on with your day. Book now and save 75%!*

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• A raccoon in Virginia broke into a liquor store, helped himself to the goods and was found passed out in the bathroom. Grab a cup of cheer (responsibly) at one of these holiday pop-ups instead.

• Boston is absolutely glowing with holiday displays, markets and festive fun. Here’s everything fun to do this month.

• The Festival of Indie Games is back! Head to the South End on Sunday for games to play, pixels to push and a full day of fun, no cheat codes needed.

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