Boston (er, Quincy) could have its first Top Chef-owned restaurant. Not to take anything away from local legends like Karen Akunowicz and Tiffani Faison, since making it on the show is already badass, but Rubato chef and co-owner Laurence Louie could bring the title home! If you're as obsessed as I am, keep an eye on tomorrow's newsletter. Something fun is cooking.

Until then, let's distract ourselves with free stuff. How about a brag-worthy trip to LadyLand Festival for Pride Weekend on June 27th? Enter to win VIP tickets + two exclusive swag bags, a stay at Arlo Williamsburg and $600 towards travel. Experience three stages and acts like Kim Petras, Romy, CupcakKe, DJ Gigola and more LGBTQ+ artists and allies.* 

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton walk into a theatre... no punchline, just AVTT/PTTN live at the Boch Center Wang Theatre on June 10th. Get tickets to get funky.*

• Flawed Mangoes has racked up millions of streams worldwide, but the project’s roots are right here in Massachusetts. And you have 4 chances to win your way in to the show this month, plus a tour hoodie and an exclusive print.*

• Bryson Tiller's Neo Trapsoul Tour hits Xfinity Center on September 22nd with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz. Don't Wait On It, grab tickets before they’re gone.

• Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward have spent nearly two decades perfecting the art of wistful indie-pop. Catch She & Him live at The Wilbur on September 24th.

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

GET DOWN FOR 617 DAY

A day dedicated to Boston deserves a party and we’re happy to run point. Join us for our 617 Day bash at Lord Hobo Seaport with DJ Panda on deck and giveaways galore. Everyone gets a raffle ticket for showing up, but RSVP and you’ll score three (more entries = more chances to win). Let’s raise a glass to our wicked awesome city together!

THIS WEEKEND

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• Some of Cambridge's best restaurants are under one roof at tonight’s annual fundraiser. Come hungry for bites from Sarma, Pagu, Harvest and more.

• Three Porchfests, one Saturday. Dorchester, Medford and Newton are all turning their front yards into concert venues this weekend. Why pick just one when you can go for the hat trick?

• Salem's biggest arts weekend is back. The 18th annual Salem Arts Festival fills the city with live music, public art, a makers' marketplace and more… plus free admission to the Peabody Essex Museum on Saturday.

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