I made scallops for the first time last night and they… tasted good? No one was more surprised than I was. It reminded me how fun it is to try something new (especially when you get to eat the results). Mei Mei's summer class sale couldn't have come at a better time. 

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• Shakespeare under the stars is hard to beat. A Midsummer Night's Dream starts next week on the Common and admission won't cost you a thing.

• Time to “Take a Walk”... straight to Citizens House of Blues. Passion Pit is back on July 24th and we're giving away a pair of tickets. Enter to win!*

• Five For Fighting soundtracked plenty of early-2000s moments, and on September 25th, the Grammy-nominated singer brings those songs back to life with help from a string quartet.

• Three decades + two legendary metal bands = one very loud night (that math maths). Chad Gray's 30 Years of Madness hits Big Night Live on September 11th.

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

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• Out: the World Cup. In: the World Pup Cup. Cheer on adoptable puppies, meet your potential new best friend and help support Great Dog Rescue New England.

• Parade? Check. Incredible food? Check. New England's longest-running Latino cultural festival is back tomorrow with a full-day fiesta.

• Authentic street food, live music and free fun are taking over Fields Corner tomorrow. The Night Market is a celebration of Vietnamese culture in the heart of Little Saigon.

• National Ice Cream Day is Sunday and New City Microcreamery is going big for the occasion. Or you can keep it classic at one of Boston's best scoop shops.

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