It wouldn’t be Monday if we weren’t dreaming about our weekend eats. We’re giving one lucky winner $100 for brunch at one of Boston’s best rooftops. Enter to win before your coffee gets cold.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• “Go Bananas” this fall when Little Big’s The Original Skibidi Tour stops at Citizens House of Blues on October 23rd.

• Alessia Cara brings Love & Hyperbole to Boston for one unforgettable night. Catch her live at The Orpheum on November 8th.

• Jonathan Van Ness is set for an evening of comedy, real talk and utter fabulousness when the Hot & Healed Tour hits The Wilbur on November 22nd.

• Well, look who’s back: John Oliver takes the stage at MGM Music Hall on December 27th. The Emmy‑winning comedian hasn’t been to Boston since 2019, so grab tix while you can.

• Plus, announcements from Ingrid Michaelson, Gashi, NGHTMRE, My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult and more!

WHERE TO PLAY PICKLEBALL IN BOSTON

With the latest heat wave in the rearview, it’s the perfect time to pick up a racquet. Serve it up for free at a public park or grab a membership for guaranteed play time. Whether you’re here for the cardio, the competition or the post-match beers (same), we’ve got your pickleball game plan.

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• Help clear the shelter, one sip at a time. For the rest of August, these local bars are donating $1 from select drinks to the Animal Rescue League.

• MBTA upgrade alert: starting August 24th, service will be extended an extra hour on Friday and Saturday nights — plus, trips will be FREE after 9PM through September 27th.

• MassDOT just unveiled plans for a new path linking Boston and Cambridge. The pedestrian and cyclist route would connect from Leverett Circle to a road near the Museum of Science.

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Only four more days til Friday!