Thanksgiving is under three weeks away, which means Uncle Kevin is gearing up for another unsolicited political rant and Aunt Susan is preparing to dissect your dating history over mashed potatoes and gravy.

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JUST ANNOUNCED

• After two decades of New Year's Eve shows in NYC, Gov't Mule is bringing the tradition to Boston. Catch Gov't Mule & Friends at MGM Music Hall on December 31st for a stacked night of rock.

• Few people make funk look as effortless as Cory Wong. Catch the guitar wizard at Roadrunner on February 27th with dodie and PREP.

• Papa Roach brings the Rise of the Roach Tour to Seaport in June with Ice Nine Kills and Ninth Key. Don't make this your “last resort,” put it at the top of your summer plans.

• Hear Lizzy McAlpine’s heartfelt songwriting and indie-folk favs at Agganis Arena on June 20th as part of the Over Country Tour.

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

MEET LOCAL SPORTS LEGENDS

It’s never a bad time to be a Boston sports fan. And if there’s one thing this city knows how to do, it’s turn athletes into local legends. Some are so beloved we put them on pedestals. Literally. From Fenway to the North End, here’s where to find Boston’s sports icons immortalized in bronze.

THIS WEEK

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• Ever spend so long figuring out what to do that you end up doing nothing? The new Do617 site lets you filter by date, distance, category and genre. Everything shows up in one search, so there’s less clicking and more doing. GTFO!

• Boston’s singles brought the drama and now we get to watch the fallout over unlimited dumplings. Come hungry (and ready to judge) for tonight’s Love is Blind reunion watch party.

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