I played tennis over the weekend for the first time in years. I played in college, so I assumed muscle memory would take over and I’d be gliding around the court like Serena. Instead my legs are so sore that I can barely handle stairs today, which is a real problem when you live on a third-floor walk-up.

If you’re looking for plans you don’t have to recover from, enter to win your way in to The Wedding Party, an immersive dinner theater experience.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• What do you get when you mix 10+ local musicians with 100+ small makers? The Big Gig turns Brighton into a music and art festival for one massive summer kickoff.

• The 72nd annual Newport Jazz Fest is stacked; see Herbie Hancock, Gary Clark Jr., Lake Street Dive and more in the Ocean State from July 31st-August 2nd.

• From Tokyo to Boston, J-pop duo YOASOBI brings the Never Ending Stories Tour to TD Garden on August 4th. Need tickets?

• Sam Barber doesn’t just write songs, he sums up everything you don’t know how to say. Hear for yourself when The American Route Tour plays back-to-back nights at Leader Bank Pavilion in September.

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

50+ THINGS TO DO IN MAY

Cue the May flowers and keep the rain to a minimum, because our calendar is loaded with rooftop hangs, food fests and outdoor fun. Boston is brimming with events worth leaving the house for, and we rounded up 50+ ways to make the most of the month:

• The Kid LAROI

• The Head And The Heart

• Panda Fest

• Catherine O’Hara Drag Tribute

• Ari Lennox (win tix + a VIP meet and greet)

• Polish Fest

THIS WEEK

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• May the 4th be with you! Time to nerd out with your friends and pay tribute to a classic. How about themed trivia or hearing John Williams’ iconic score live with the Boston Pops?

• Pregame your Cinco de Mayo plans at Margaritas, where five nights of Cinco celebrations are underway. Tonight is Industry Night and service workers take 50% off their bill.

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