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Daily Email - Thursday - 8/28/2025

August 28, 2025

It’s Thursday, Boston — and Rilo Kiley is back on the road for the first time since 2008. They’re hitting MGM Music Hall on September 7th, and we’ve got your shot at free tickets.

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • The Teskey Brothers are bringing their soul-stirring swagger to MGM Music Hall on September 9th. Enter to win a pair of tickets plus a vinyl of Live at The Hammersmith Apollo with a signed insert.*

  • Mark 30 years of a Boston classic: Anna’s Taqueria is serving up $3.50 burritos (retro pricing from 1995) on September 10th. The first 50 customers at each location score a free anniversary tee.

  • “If You Could See Me Now,” you’d catch an unapologetic happy dance — Taylor Acorn kicks off her North American headline tour at Brighton Music Hall on November 4th.

  • Indie-pop artist Your Smith returns with the rub tour and she penciled us in. Grab tickets for November 5th at The Sinclair for witty wordplay and her signature flair.

  • Plus, announcements from The Academy Is, Al Jardine, The Pet Sounds Band, OwlMania, Tyler Braden, and more!

GAME DAY GUIDE: PATRIOT PLACE

Whether you're a die-hard fan or just along for the ride, Patriot Place is where the action is this season. The shopping, dining and entertainment options are constantly changing, so there’s always somewhere new to try. Before you head down to Foxboro, read our full guide for parking, shopping and fueling up before kickoff.

THIS WEEKEND

🎶 campfire. festival

Tomorrow-Monday at Club Passim (times vary)

60+ artists across 4 days of nonstop music is one hell of a LDW tradition. For over 25 years, it’s been a launchpad for rising voices and a homecoming for local legends.

🥐 Café Day Party

Saturday at PRB Boulangerie (11AM)

Café Croissant Club is turning PRB Boulangerie into a full-blown daytime dance floor. Come early, grab a croissant and get caffeinated for the long weekend.

🛍️ Fenway Flea

Saturday-Sunday at Time Out Market (12PM)

The long weekend is your chance to support multiple small businesses all in one place. Show your love for local while browsing everything from vintage clothing to local art.

🎨 Free Museum Admission

Monday at the ICA (10AM)

The ICA’s dishing up Labor Day fun with FREE admission — including a boat ride to the Watershed. Tickets drop Sunday morning and they’ll go fast, so set your alarm.

😎 Summer Fun

Anytime around Boston

Labor Day Weekend is breathing down our neck but summer isn’t over (no matter how much fall content your phone is feeding you). Our summer guide is too hot to retire just yet.

LOCALS ONLY

  • What’s better than Friday before a long weekend? Free Cash Friday! Tomorrow there’ll be an extra “moving day” surprise, just in time for the annual holiday.

  • Boston Harbor is the place to be tonight: live music, big bangs and even bigger crowds. Bring a blanket and catch the fireworks over the water.

  • Taylor and Travis broke the internet this week with their engagement announcement. Peep their love story (Do617's version).

  • Stop & Shop is slashing prices on thousands of items at all MA stores starting tomorrow. Big savings means more cash for concerts, right?

We can practically taste those $1 Sil dogs! 🌭