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• Take a peek behind Beacon Hill's iconic red door this week. Discovery Day at the Athenaeum includes free first-floor admission, plus access to special collections, art installations and reading rooms.

• Good news for indie pop fans: Solya's Somerville show is still on. The original June date has been moved to September 2nd and previously purchased tickets will be honored.

• One month til fair season! The Big E returns September 18th with six state fairs under one roof, outrageous food, carnival rides, live music and plenty of reasons to spend the day in Springfield.

• EsDeeKid turned underground rap into a global obsession without ever showing his face. Catch the Council House Rat Tour on September 17th with Rico Ace, the collaborator behind some of his biggest tracks.

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

NEW ENGLAND FESTIVAL GUIDE

It's the dog days of summer and festival season is in full swing. From can’t-miss foodie fun to artsy weekends and underground favorites, we rounded 'em up in one handy guide.

• 16th Annual African Festival

• Island Rhodes Music Festival

• Breakaway Mass Music Festival

• Riverfest

• Boston Pizza Festival

• Boston Book Festival

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• If your summer plans involve spritzes (as they should), head to Buttermilk & Bourbon tonight for a Secret Garden Soireé with interactive Aperol cocktails, unlimited food, themed décor and more.

• Missed Outside Lands this weekend so you're stuck watching your fav artists on your phone? We got you. Check out our guide to see which stars from this year's lineup are coming to town.

• Celtics legend Don Nelson died over the weekend. The Hall of Famer won five NBA championships in Boston and later became the second-winningest coach in NBA history.

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