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Daily Email - Friday - 8/15/2025

August 15, 2025

It’s Friday and your motivation is MIA, so we made today’s to-do list easy: win tickets to see Simple Plan at MGM Music Hall on August 29th. That’s it, that’s the plan.

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Somerville turns up the sparkle tomorrow when DykeFest brings burlesque, drag and nearly two dozen arts vendors together for one fabulous party.

  • The Cult‘s Death Cult Tour storms the Orpheum on October 11th with four decades of punk evolution, live on stage.

  • Indie-folk dreamers Of Monsters and Men are bringing the Mouse Parade Tour to Boston this fall. Snag seats now to see them at Roadrunner on October 29th.

  • The Band CAMINO brings The NeverAlways Tour to MGM Music Hall on November 15th. Win your way in to see them with special guests Almost Monday.

  • Pop punk, punk rock or alternative — whatever your vibe, you’ll find it when Set It Off, Fame On Fire, and The Pretty Wild bring The Self Titled Tour to Paradise Rock Club on December 2nd.

FRIDAY FREEBIES, LIVE MUSIC EDITION

Photo: Roslindale Porch Fest

Today’s Friday Freebie is cranking up the volume because Porchfest season is still rockin’. We rounded up the remaining acts of the year so you can kick back and support local artists (and maybe even learn your neighbors’ names). See you in JP tomorrow!

THIS WEEKEND

🌇 Make New Friends

Tonight at Lookout Rooftop (7PM)

Let’s be real: it’s hard to make friends after college. This free rooftop social will give you a reason to get out of the house and talk to someone besides your roommates.

👏 Cheer On Local Champs

Tomorrow at Carson Beach (12PM)

Boston’s only triathlon brings athletes to Southie for a swim, bike ride, and run. Not into racing? Come cheer on the overachievers from the sidelines.

🐀 Rage With Rats

Tomorrow at The Speedway (3PM)

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

🪩 Dance Til You Drop

Sunday in Greater Boston (times vary)

Get things moving in Quincy with this FREE throwback dance party, then start your Showgirl era at the Swiftie Foam Glow Party.

🖍️ Walk Like You Mean It

Sunday in Seaport (12PM)

Grab a crayon for the inaugural Art Girl Pop-Up Walk, then fill your tote at the Black Owned Bos. Market and support local brands for Black business month.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Expect big hits and even bigger personalities when WWE superstars dominate TD Garden tonight during Friday Night SmackDown.

  • Moonwalk into the ultimate ‘80s pop stars drag brunch at Citrus & Salt tomorrow. Shoulder pads and sequins encouraged.

  • Are you a “Lonely Boy?” Not for long. The Black Keys hit MGM Music Hall tomorrow, so grab last‑minute tickets and get ready to howl.

  • Franklin Park Zoo’s newest giraffe is getting extra TLC at Tufts after having trouble nursing on his own. Sending all our love (and tall hugs) to the little one.

See you at The Clam!