I may never take another afternoon meeting indoors; Committee's new $20 Midday Mezze special includes an entrée and a glass of red or white, which feels like a much better use of my time than back-to-back Zoom calls. And rainy days just feel brighter under a covered patio.  

In other plans worth blocking your calendar for, Marshvegas Festival takes over the South Shore this weekend with live music, local makers and the legendary Lemonade Wars. We're sending a lucky someone, so here’s your chance at free tickets.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Fenway Park has seen plenty of fights over the years, but not like this. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship makes its Fenway debut on August 29th as featherweight champ "King" Kai Stewart defends his title against Harry "The Hitman" Gigliotti.

• You don't get many chances to see a Beatle live. Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band play MGM Music Hall on September 30th and we've got your free spot on the guest list.

• Quadeca isn't slowing down after his Lollapalooza set; catch him at Citizens House of Blues on October 23rd with support from DERBY and Olēka. Secure your seat or enter to win tix.*

• Who’s the man behind the mask? Oh, duh, it’s Orville Peck. The country trailblazer is bringing the Man Turned Mule Tour to Boston for one night only on November 21st.

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

50+ THINGS TO DO IN AUGUST

Congratulations, you survived July! And not just any July; a World Cup, America 250, Tall Ships July, where Boston packed a year's worth of events into a month. Here’s your reward: 50+ of the best things to do around the city this month, like:

• August 5th-6th: BTS at Gillette Stadium

• August 9th: Boston Legacy vs. Portland Thorns at Centreville Bank Stadium

• August 13th: Free entry to Boston Athenaeum

• August 15th: Best Meatball Contest, North End

• August 22nd: Porchfest, Jamaica Plain

• August 28th: Donna Summer Disco Party, City Hall Plaza

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• Didn't have "National Watermelon Day" on your calendar? Anna's Taqueria is celebrating with free Watermelon Agua Frescas all day, so now you do.

• Bar Enza is making Mondays more tolerable with the Pre-Dusk menu, rotating weekly with whatever’s fresh and in the kitchen.

• If you were at Fenway last night, your concert ticket came with a vacation. Zac Brown Band surprised more than 35,000 fans with a free cruise to celebrate their 15th straight sold-out show at America’s most beloved ballpark.

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