Anyone else getting emotional because summer Fridays are on borrowed time? Thankfully, Loring Greenough understands that you can’t just rip summer away from us cold turkey: Thursdays on the Lawn keeps the JP tradition throughout September.

Since I’m nowhere near ready for inside season, I’m holding on to every second of festival season. If you’re with me, grab tickets for Boston Pizza Festival later this month, or enter to win admission plus a three-slice add-on.

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• Allston Christmas is over but the emotional damage (and pile of stuff on the curb) takes longer to clear. If you’re still getting settled, our moving guide has live music near your new place, neighborhood intel and free stuff to do because first, last and security did enough damage.*

• Work out, then reward yourself accordingly. Fit Fest brings FREE outdoor workouts, cold plunges, giveaways, meditation and mocktails to Brighton on September 12th.

• Ever wonder what makes a serial killer tick? Renowned criminologist Dr. Scott Bonn has spent his career finding out. Get inside some seriously twisted minds October 9th at Capitol Center for the Arts. Win tickets!*

• Bare walls, meet your match. Affordable Art Fair returns October 22nd-25th with thousands of unique finds from 50+ galleries worldwide. Win All-Access Passes and spruce up your space!*

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

GET A PIECE OF BOSTON’S BEST PIZZA

National Cheese Pizza Day is Saturday, which feels like exactly the kind of holiday a long weekend deserves. Boston’s pizza scene has something for everyone and we rounded up some of the best spots to grab a slice.

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• The spritz gets its moment tonight at Petit Robert Bistro. Sip your way through bubbly pours and raise a glass to what’s left of summer.

• Long weekend plans, courtesy of Boston Harbor: hop aboard a FREE sunset cruise with loud music, skyline views and no excuse to be on land.

• Now’s the perfect time to fall in love with live music: some of Boston’s best venues are squashing ticket prices to just $22 ALL-IN for some of this season’s best shows! The deal runs September 8th-October 5th, while supplies last.*

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