Confession time: I sing Gwen Stefani every time I spell “banana.” You’d think it wouldn’t come up much, but I guess I eat a lot of fruit. 

If “Hollaback Girl” is now stuck in your head, let me make it up to you. Kings Kaleidoscope is in town next week and I’ve got a pair of tickets with your name on ’em. Enter to win, the show will be be b-a-n-a-n-a-s.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Your new spring tradition? Mojo Boston Music Festival. Grab tickets for local bands and national acts across two stages, with food trucks, local activations and more.

• Mail nerds, this one’s for you: the World Stamp Show is coming to town next month, bringing 1,000+ exhibits and 300+ lectures spotlighting stamp collecting from every angle.

• We love to see legends linking up. Buju Banton and Stephen Marley are coming to Seaport on July 9th for a night rooted in reggae.

• Boston is in for an emotional reset this fall when Olivia Rodrigo and Wolf Alice play two nights at the Garden. Tickets for The Unraveled Tour drop May 7th.

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

BOSTON’S BEST CINCO DE MAYO PLANS

Still figuring out your Cinco de Mayo plans? We’ve got you covered with more than just tacos and tequila (although those are essential). Celebrate Mexican culture with a mix of food, music and more at these Cinco de Mayo events around Boston.

• Mexico Lindo! Fiesta Mexicana 

• Professional Latino Networking Party

• Cinco Fiesta Kit

• Cinco de Drinko

• Tacos & Tequila

THIS WEEKEND

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• Seaport gets even swankier today with the opening of Maple & Ash, a high-end steakhouse leaning all the way into excess. There’s a roaming seafood tower for “Tower Hour” and a bar-only menu for the lounge crowd.

• Think window shopping is no picnic? Think again. The Current brings a fresh outdoor setup and nine standout brands to the city’s favorite pop-up village, opening tomorrow.

• Shocking no one, Boston is in the Top 10 most expensive summer destinations. No New England spots made the most affordable list, either.

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