My daily reset is a walk through my neighborhood park. Fresh air, no Slack notifications and a parade of happy dogs is hard to beat. I thought I was lucky to have a park a few blocks away, but that's just one of Boston’s biggest flexes: every resident lives within a 10-minute walk of one. 

After you get your afternoon walk, we've got your next night out: Blues Traveler in Seaport this weekend. Enter to win tickets.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Tonight's plans? Cameron Spann, SB Khi and Antransax alongside local art, photo ops and giveaways, totally free. RSVP now and Amp Up, Boston.

• The Night Champion Tour lands at Leader Bank Pavilion on August 19th and the only thing louder than Koe Wetzel will be his crowd. Enter to win your way in.*

• Figure skating gets the fashion treatment at View Boston this month. U.S. Figure Skating x Fashion: Styling brings Olympic champion Alysa Liu, interactive installations and exclusive merch to Back Bay on August 26th.*

• Before Jaylen Brown bids Boston adieu, he’s throwing one hell of a send-off. 741 Frequency Fest will fill the Common with live music, surprise performances, carnival games, giveaways and more on August 30th.

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

BOSTON’S BEST BBQ

Barbecue might not be Boston's claim to fame, but these spots make a strong case for changing that. Across the city, local pitmasters are serving smoky brisket, sticky ribs and all the fixings, proving New England knows its way around a smoker.

IN THE FUTURE

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• Recreational marijuana sales could be on the chopping block come November. A proposed ballot measure would end recreational sales and require the transition to expensive medical licenses in Massachusetts.

• After nearly 50 years, the Boston Philharmonic is taking its final bow. The orchestra will celebrate its last season in 2026–27 before launching the Zander Center.

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