I grew up the youngest of four and learned to inhale my food in case someone stole my plate (which happened often). To this day, I'm a fast eater and convinced I would make a respectable showing in any competitive eating contest. If you also think you could hold your own, sign up for Saturday's hot dog-eating contest at Landmark Public House, where the winner takes home $500. 

If you'd rather win something without eating your weight in nitrates, we've got tickets to Jefferson Starship up for grabs. Enter to win.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Who knew Santa had sea legs? Dozens of illuminated boats will light up the Harbor for Deck the Hulls on Saturday, a Christmas in July tradition proving that holiday spirit looks even better on a boat.

• KevOnStage has built a career making people laugh. Now he's bringing something a little more personal to the House of Blues with Grief Sucks: A One Man Show on September 6th.

• Punk history will be written in Boston this fall when Sex Pistols members Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock hit Royale with Frank Carter on September 28th.

• Be the first to lock in tickets with this week’s presale codes. Early access means you’ll beat the crowds and skip the scramble for seats.

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

BUSINESSES BOSTON LOST THIS YEAR

It's Throwback Thursday and this one's bittersweet; we're looking back at the Boston businesses we've lost so far this year. Some were around for decades while others deserved more time. Pour one out for your favorite and read the full roundup.

TODAY

LOCALS ONLY

• Your Euro Summer starts tonight in Back Bay. Eataly's turning its patio into an Italian seaside piazza with fresh seafood, spritzes, live music and more.

• Success stories are overrated. F*ckup Nights shares career moves that went sideways, with three speakers sharing hilarious, all-too-relatable tales of professional disasters.

• 100+ businesses are popping up in Brighton tonight to sell art, vinyl, vintage and more. The Night Bazaar runs through Friday.

• The forecast threw a curveball, but the show must go on! MGM Music Hall rescheduled their FREE rooftop party for tomorrow with giveaways, menu specials and a 1987 pop-up. And the weather looks perf.

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