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Daily Email - Friday - 8/1/2025
Hey there, August! Festival season is shining bright because Somergloom is gonna chase those clouds away. We’ve got a pair of tickets for Thursday and Friday; enter to win your way in to Boston’s best underground arts and music fest.
JUST ANNOUNCED
If everything feels broken lately, you’re not alone. Show up and speak out at this peaceful protest in Cambridge tomorrow where you’ll Rage Against the Regime.
Seeing the Jonas Brothers at Fenway this month? Upgrade your night with a party package add-on and get refreshments, early venue access and the chance to take photos with the World Series trophies!
October just got louder: folk-punk trailblazers Violent Femmes play the Chevalier Theatre on the 9th. Need tickets?
Comedians Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng are forgoing unity and choosing mutual disdain. The hateful tour hits MGM Music Hall on November 28th.
Plus, announcements from Hot Mulligan, Bald Brothers, Lovejoy, Cirque du Soleil, Kowloon’s and more!
FREE STUFF FRIDAY
Photo: North Bennet Street School
Giving your wallet a break? In Boston?? Groundbreaking. We rounded up the best budget-friendly ways to fill your calendar, with plenty of free events happening this weekend. What’s first on your list?
THIS WEEKEND
🎶 Chicago
Tomorrow at Leader Bank Pavilion (7:30PM)
The legendary sounds of Chicago are hitting our favorite open-air venue this weekend, bringing timeless classics to Seaport. Score last-minute seats and catch the magic live!*
✨ Boston Lights
Now-November 2nd at Franklin Park Zoo (6PM)
Ready, set, glow! Boston Lights is back and brighter than ever at Boston’s biggest park. Starting today, your evening visit turns into a magical lantern wonderland.
🍾 Drink Around the World
Tomorrow at HUE (11AM)
No international flight needed for this tasting tour of the world. From margs in Mexico to spritzes in Italy, each drink will feel as refreshing as a new stamp on your passport.
🎉 Brunch Sunday Funday
Sunday at The Mix (2PM)
Peabody Square is serving up live sets from local acts alongside your favorite foods. Kick back on the newly designed patio with good friends and even better entertainment.
🍴 Big Belly Food Fest
Sunday at Arts at the Armory (4PM)
Sample 20+ hidden gems and family-run spots (basically, where our chefs eat when they’re off the clock) at Boston’s most flavor-packed party.
FEATURED SPOTLIGHT
 | NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE: FENWAYMost folks think Fenway begins and ends with baseball, but there’s way more in play. It’s also home to some of Boston’s best venues, like MGM Music Hall and Citizens House of Blues. Make a full day of it with our neighborhood guide, covering all the best plans.* |
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LOCALS ONLY
If you’ve never had a proper Czech-style lager, you’re in for a treat. Head to Sam’s OG taproom for Lukr side-pull pours, live music and (optional) VIP treatment at their launch party tonight.
Channel TLC, Britney, Spice Girls and more while dancing to nothing but ’90s bangers. No cover, no scrubs, just a fun night of nostalgia later in Seaport.
Atlantic Wharf is celebrating the season with live music, lawn games and free treats. Their Summer Bash brings community organizers, local food trucks and more to the waterfront tomorrow.
Tired of pricey gym memberships and class fees? SoWa Health + Wellness has a free fitness class on Sunday so you can sweat it out before brunch.
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Spending the weekend at summer camp? See you there!