Summer Fridays have entered the chat. Truth be told, I don't technically get Summer Fridays, but as Do617's Content Manager, I consider it a professional obligation to get out there anyway for research purposes.

If your schedule's got a little wiggle room, let’s meet at PickleBOS tomorrow for Summer Open Play. If that doesn’t do it for you, we've got something else worth penciling in: Have A Nice Life at Paradise Rock Club on Saturday. Win tickets.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Buenos Aires icons CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso bring the Free Spirits Tour to town this weekend and there’s still time to secure your seat. Or enter to win tickets on us.*

• Eat, drink, and be “Irie” at Boston’s hottest summer festival. The 13th Annual Boston JerkFest returns July 10-12th for a celebration of Caribbean food, music and culture. Win a pair of 3-day VIP tickets!*

• Three indie legends, one summer night: Metric, Broken Social Scene and Stars are all on one bill at MGM Music Hall next month. It’s like a mixtape from your cooler friend’s iPod finally came to life and you can win your way in.*

• When The Wine Runs Out make sure you’re at the Role Model show with special guest Samia. Get tickets for September 27th when everyone will be wondering who gets picked as Sally.

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

FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES IN BOSTON

The best movie seats don't come with cup holders, they come with a view. Outdoor screenings are popping up all over the city, and somehow the popcorn always tastes better outside. Better yet? All of these summer shows are free. ICYMI: 50 First Dates is playing tonight, a much better idea than scrolling your phone over dinner.

THIS WEEKEND

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• Trade your usual Thursday night plans for a lap around the rink. This throwback skate party is the closest thing you’ll get to a summer night in middle school… but with better music and a bar.

• Calling all soccer fans: CNCPTS and Nike are throwing an exclusive watch party for tomorrow’s France vs. Norway match, complete with free food, drinks, giveaways and merch. RSVP stat!

• Summer camp isn't just for kids. Boston Children's Museum is opening its doors after hours for a grown-up summer camp complete with tug-of-war, friendship bracelets, Bug Juice, tent-building races and more.

• Arriving soon: the Orange Line to… Mattapan? Two Boston city councilors want to extend the Orange Line to address the neighborhood’s “train desert.”

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