I'm writing this from the lawn terrace at Castle Hill Inn. Ugh, I'm that person with a laptop on vacation. But the newsletter waits for no one. Newport is peak New England summer right now and making me wonder why I don't do these little coastal escapes more often.

While I'm busy at work (with content and the lunch menu), I've got something sweeter lined up for you: enter to win a $50 gift card to Little Miss Cupcape.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Your friends from Middle-earth, Vulcan and other fantastic worlds are landing in Boston next month. FAN EXPO’s star-studded lineup features Mel Gibson, Orlando Bloom, Elijah Wood and we’ve got your chance to win your way in.*

• Isaiah Rashad is making a pit stop on August 21st with the Lil Sunny’s Awful Road Trip Tour. Alemeda opens, so get there early.

• Are we still pretending it's 2016 again? Good, because Chief Keef is coming to MGM Music Hall in October. We have a pair of tickets waiting for one lucky Bostonian, just enter to win 'em.*

• Nothing But Thieves recorded their debut in a barn and a decade later, they're headlining the House of Blues. Win tickets for next April and witness the glow-up in person.

• Find even more just-announced Boston shows to add to your calendar!

MEET YOUR NEW FAVORITE QUEEN

We found a way to be nosy and call it networking. The Local's List is our weekly excuse to chat with the people making Boston cooler. This week, that means stepping into the fabulous world of Gorgonzola, a local drag performer and host bringing larger-than-life performances to Boston nightlife.

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Fast fashion can sit this weekend out. Spend Saturday browsing racks at the Rozzie Vintage Market before making your way to Charlestown on Sunday for another round of one-of-a-kind finds.

• The closest thing to Centre Court this side of the Atlantic is Bow Market's Wimbledon Watch Party this weekend. Throw on your tennis whites and grab a Pimm's Cup while you're at it.

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