I almost missed my credit card payment this month. The due date snuck up on me like a tiny ninja but don’t worry, I’m not delinquent. I’m still responsible enough to bring you free things to do, like the chance to sip the best of New England’s ciders at CiderFeast Portland next month. Enter to win free tickets!

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• HOKA just dropped its lightest shoe yet: the Cielo X1 3.0. Test it out at their Marathon pop-up on April 18th and you'll have the chance to win your own pair. RSVP now for free!*

• Rock’s greatest showman is coming back to Boston! Tickets go on sale tomorrow for Jack White at MGM Music Hall on July 17th, and we’ve got a pair up for grabs if you’d rather roll the dice.*

• You've heard his songs on TikTok, but did you know Flawed Mangoes is a hometown act? Catch The Killswitch Memories Tour at Paradise Rock Club on June 26th.

• Did you have major FOMO watching sombr at Coachella last weekend? Don’t miss your chance to catch him at the Garden on November 18th.

• Plus, announcements from Muse, Bloc Party, Temper Trap, Lily Allen, Rob Schneider, Jill Biden and more!

HOW TO SPEND PATRIOTS’ DAY IN BOSTON

Patriots’ Day is on Monday and this year it’s extra loud: it’s also the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. We pulled together a full roster of fun things to do around the city, whether you’re here for the race, the revelry or just in search of solid weekend plans.

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• It’s not too late to plan your strategy for scoring Record Store Day limited releases. Check out our roundup of local vinyl shops to see what’s in store.

• Saturday is your last chance to catch the group art show “Mother Nature Will Provide,” closing out with a reception that might also be this gallery’s final goodbye.

• Hard-to-get tickets don’t have to ruin the night. This Boston hotel launched an All Access Pass exclusive for guests, including VIP tickets to concerts… even if they’re sold out.

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