If we learned one thing from the holidays, it’s that experiences trump things. Spice up your February plans with free passes to Bowl of ‘Zole, the mezcal-soaked, pozole-packed fest of your dreams. We’ve got a pair of tickets with your name on ‘em.

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• Last call for Levon Helm: This Wheel’s Still On Fire, on display through January 31st at the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. Grab tickets to see rare memorabilia and guided tours of even more iconic exhibits.*

• Seahaven is giving Winter Forever the celebration it deserves: 15 years later, they’re playing the whole album live for the first time. Catch it in Cambridge on February 2nd.

• Heartache, angst and absolute bangers? Check, check, check. Paramore Ensemble channels the sound of Paramore with orchestral flair. Catch the tribute act live at Berklee Performance Center on February 10th.*

• Thing One, Thing Two and the OG agent of mayhem are leaping off the page and onto the stage. Enter to win tickets for The Cat in the Hat on March 11th at Capitol Center for the Arts.*

• Plus, announcements from Nate Smith, Josh Ross, Brandon Wilson, Gov Ball, Northeast Golf Show and more!

20 CONCERTS UNDER $20

Said you'd budget better this year, then immediately didn't? No judgment. Here’s a solution to your resolution: 20+ shows under $20 at Boston’s finest underground venues.

• Reprise: Phish Tribute at 3S ArtSpace

• Tyler and the Names at Deep Cuts

• Kristine at O’Brien’s Pub

• Tara Sunne at The Middle East

• Blessing Offor at Sonia

IN THE FUTURE

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• Condé Nast Traveller just named Boston one of the best places to eat this year. We pulled a few new contenders that live up to the hype.

• Boston Harbor’s finally coming out of its shell: after decades of cleanup, shellfish harvesting is back on the menu. South Shore locals are expected to get the green light to start digging later this year.

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