I know the World Cup is coming. I also know I've spent the last few weeks pretending it isn't, which is tough when your job is to tell Boston about what's happening in Boston.

The denial is over, though. The tournament kicks off Thursday and so does a very busy summer for soccer fans. Before all that, let's start with something easier: Kiesza is in town this week and we've got your free way in. Enter to win tickets.

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• Trifecta is bringing the energy of Mexico City to Back Bay with a pop-up inspired by the capital's modern food and drink culture. Get a taste now through July.

• Legal Sea Foods is taking National Lobster Day seriously. On June 15th, get your claws on its largest entree ever: a 3-foot-long, 4-pound lobster roll.

• Opiate pays tribute to Tool, while Alice takes on the songs of Alice in Chains. Wanna be there when both bands hit the BNH Stage on August 8th? Win tickets to see two iconic catalogs brought back to life.*

• R&B goddess Kehlani hits MGM Music Hall in August as part of her world tour. Win your way in to see the 2x Grammy winner live on stage.

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

WORLD CUP WATCH PARTIES IN BOSTON

Big matches deserve big crowds. From soccer pubs to frenzied festivals, these are the best World Cup watch parties around Boston. We'll keep this guide updated as more are announced, so bookmark it and check back throughout the tournament.

THIS WEEK

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• Around the corner from The Embrace Monument, Embrace Boston is building Boston's next major gathering place with public art, event space and a café.

• What’s really under Bunker Hill? Archaeologists digging on Breed's Hill have uncovered 400-year-old artifacts pointing to the hill's layered history.

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