We throw plenty of shade at the T, so it's only right to give credit when it's due. The MBTA is extending its 50% discount on monthly Commuter Rail passes through November and keeping the $1 weekend companion fare. Plus, new pilot programs designed to make transit more affordable and flexible roll out in September. Seems like a good reminder to book that trip with Summer Savings!

Just make sure you're back by Tuesday because Noname is playing Paradise Rock Club and we've got a pair of tickets for one lucky winner. Enter to win.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Leader Bank Pavilions is going full country with Brantley Gilbert, John Morgan and Jay Webb. The Real American Tour brings a night of boot-stompin’ fun to Seaport in September and we’ve got your free spot on the guest list.

• You’ve got two chances to laugh along with Jim Gaffigan at the Boch Center Wang Theatre in October. Secure your seat for the Everything is Wonderful Tour or take a second to win tickets for October 24th.*

• Basement shows could only contain Porch Light for so long. After a breakout year that's taken them from local stages to festival lineups, they're headed to Brighton Music Hall on November 7th for the Hush Tour. Win tickets.

• If Jalen Ngonda isn't on your radar yet, now's the time to rectify that. Catch his soulful set live in November with Brooke Combe. Secure your seat or enter to win your way in.

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

BETTING BIG ON THE SOUTH SHORE

Colby Lauria has always had an entrepreneurial streak. Now he's channeling it into Marshvegas Festival, a summer celebration on the South Shore (psst: you can win your way in!). With more than 1,000 people expected to descend on Marshfield next weekend, we caught up with the festival organizer to talk building community and see where he stands on important things like bar pizza and Marylou’s.

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Run amok at Rat City Arts Fest tomorrow, packing 15+ local acts, 30+ vendors and a love letter to Allston culture in one wild afternoon.

• The forecast tomorrow looks sunny and spritzy; it's National Spritz Day and we rounded up the best spots to sip.

• The weekend is going full flapper: the Roaring Twenties Lawn Party brings jazz, dance lessons, a Bootlegger’s Garden and more to the Crane Estate for a party straight from the pages of The Great Gatsby.

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