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Daily Email - Friday - 1/3/2025
Happy Friday, fam! Have you had a night of GoldenOak magic yet? Catch this local folk band at The Capitol Center for the Arts on January 31st. Enter to win tickets now!*
JUST ANNOUNCED
Blake Shelton brings his Friends & Heroes Tour to TD Garden on March 7th. The star-studded show will feature Craig Morgan, Deana Carter and Trace Adkins, as well as rising artist Emily Ann Roberts.
Boston Calling is back and better than ever for Memorial Day Weekend. This year’s upgrades include lower ticket prices, a rotating stage, an air-conditioned indoor space and more water stations. Lineup coming soon!
Toto, Men At Work and Christopher Cross just announced a stacked show at Leader Bank Pavilion on July 26th. Snag a seat, and enter to win tickets while you’re at it.
Cody Jinks cut his teeth in bars and honky-tonks, and now he’s headlining the Hippies and Cowboys Tour. Tickets are on sale now to see him at Leader Bank Pavilion on August 16th.
Plus, announcements from Boston Manor, HWASA, Kristin Cavallari, Troy Bond, Jay Leno and more!
FREE STUFF FRIDAY
Photo: Boston Winter Fest
Let’s be real — you definitely overspent during the holidays. That new year’s resolution to "budget better" is already feeling a little overwhelming. Don’t worry — there’s plenty of FREE fun happening this season. We lined up the best free events in Boston so you can start the new year with your resolution intact:
Winter Fest at Hood Park
Laser Projection Light Show in Jamaica Plain
Art Night at American Provisions
Free Thursdays at the ICA
DOSTUFF x ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL PRESENT:
WIN THE ULTIMATE ELECTRONIC MUSIC FLYAWAY
Enter to win a dream trip to Ultra Music Festival in Miami from March 28th - 30th! See Everything Always, Martin Garrix, Above & Beyond, Tiesto and more. Flyaway prize includes two 3-day passes, $600 for travel, plus a 3-night hotel stay.*
THIS WEEKEND
🎨 First Friday
Tonight at SoWa (5PM)
Unlock the South End's creative wonderland at First Friday when 80+ artists swing open their studio doors for a monthly art extravaganza.
🥃 Après Ski Experience
Tonight at Short Path Distillery (6PM)
After surviving the first few dark days of January, unwind with cozy handcrafted cocktails and a brand-new menu at this après ski pop-up.
📚 Book Swap
Tomorrow at Trident Books (6PM)
Start the new year with new books! Bring up to 3 books to exchange (make sure they’re wrapped) while you mingle with other bibliophiles. A few lucky raffle winners will score extra goodies!
🏳️🌈 Queerly Beloved
Sunday at The Sinclair (6PM)
Don’t miss this disco dance party celebrating queer love. Show up by 6pm to secure your spot, and stick around for the fabulous Drag Show at 8pm.
🎤 Joe Mande
Sunday at the Crystal Ballroom (7PM)
Catch comedian Joe Mande in Davis Square this weekend. With writing credits on Parks & Rec, The Good Place and Master of None, this is one night you won't want to miss.
LOCALS ONLY
We’re starting off the year with a big win for animal rights! Massachusetts House Bill 4915, which bans using primates, bears, big cats, giraffes and elephants in circuses, is officially in effect, thanks to Governor Healey.
Young musicians from ZUMIX, a local nonprofit that empowers creativity, were invited to the Panama Jazz Festival to perform with the pros! Want to support these rising stars and learn more about their musical journey?
Today launched the first Free Cash Friday of the year! Want to partner with us for an upcoming drop? Email [email protected] and we’ll make it happen.
Dress up for a night of your favorite pop-punk anthems with The Femmes, Boston's all-women and non-binary party band, in Somerville tomorrow.
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Hope your first weekend of 2025 is magical!