Do you have a case of the Mondays? I sure do. My weekend was filled with thrifting, craft beer and dancing (pretty much in that order) and it was just what I needed. 

Now it’s back to emails and sad desk lunches. I’m not okay with that so I’m upgrading things a bit with a $50 gift card to a new Greek spot. Enter to win.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• If fiddles and pints are your thing, head to Tunes on the Charles this weekend. The three-day fest brings serious Irish music to Boston with nonstop sets and plenty of craic.

• The duo rewriting Latin music’s rules, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, play MGM Music Hall on June 27th with the FREE SPIRITS Tour, and we’ve got your spot on the guest list.

• Fresh off winning Rolling Stone UK’s Group of the Year award, Wunderhorse is galloping into Boston this summer. See them at Royale on July 25th.

• Your new favorite slice is waiting for you at Boston Pizza Festival, serving up slices from 30+ pizzerias. The cheesy fun happens September 19th-20th.

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

DERBY DAY IN BOSTON

Time to dress like you own a horse. Derby Day is Saturday, so the fits will be strong and the drinks even stronger. You don’t need to trek to Churchill Downs for race-day excitement; our guide has the best spots in Boston to make a day of it.

• Derby Day Soirée

• Boston’s Fashion Derby

• Run for the Roses

• Annual Dog Derby

• Down & Derby

• Derby Boat Cruise

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• The stakes are sweet for the NBA playoffs; as the C’s face the Sixers in the first round, Kane’s Donuts challenged Philly favorite Dottie’s Donuts to a friendly wager, with a dozen donuts and bragging rights on the line.

• The Dubliner made Men in Blazers’ Top 10 Soccer Bars in America, the only local spot on the list. With the World Cup looming, they’re expanding the patio and adding a massive outdoor screen right across from the free fan fest.

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