If you're dragging a little after the long weekend, I fully support bribing yourself into the week. Buy the overpriced coffee. Take a long lunch. Summer's too short not to.

Since treats come in all sizes, here’s an even bigger one: free tickets to tiki! That’s right, this is your chance to win your way onto a floating tiki bar down the Charles.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Boston's latest history lesson happens outside the classroom. Tour 250 is a free, interactive map that guides you to 25 new historic markers honoring overlooked stories across the city's neighborhoods.

• Boston's award-winning JerkFest is this weekend, bringing the best of Caribbean food and culture and live performances from Nailah Blackman, Sister Nancy and Alison Hinds. Win 3-day VIP passes!*

• MIT Future Fest is basically an all-access pass to tomorrow. Explore labs, exhibitions and big ideas at this new festival celebrating the intersection of art, science and technology in Cambridge.

• If you've never seen Polyphia live, now's your chance. The prog-rock innovators play MGM Music Hall on October 3rd, bringing insane guitar work and nonstop energy.

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

WHERE TO PLAY PICKLEBALL IN BOSTON

With the heat finally letting up a little, it’s the perfect time to pick up a paddle. From free public courts to memberships with guaranteed play, we rounded up everything you need to get in the game (even if you're just in it for the post-match hang).

THIS WEEK

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• Happy Noah Kahan week to everyone lucky enough to score tickets. The Great Divide Tour takes over Fenway this week, so if you need me, I'll be at Bleacher Bar jockeying for a glimpse.

• Get your head in the game — it's trivia night! Test your High School Musical knowledge and bop to the top at City Winery tonight.

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