It’s January in Boston; you deserve something to look forward to. R&B icon Keyshia Cole celebrates 20 years of her debut album with The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour at MGM Music Hall next week. Enter to win your way in.

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• Before the year fills up with plans you didn’t ask for, here’s one worth locking in: FREE tickets to Electric Guest at ​The Sinclair on February 5th. Enter to win now and thank yourself later.*

• Grammy-award winning musician Jason Isbell and his band the 400 Unit will play the Boch Center Wang Theatre on February 27th. “Maybe It’s Time” to grab tickets while you still can.*

• Winter weather has us dreaming about summer shows. The Levitate Music & Arts Festival lineup features Alanis Morissette, Caamp, Royel Otis and more — tickets drop Friday.

• When Nikki Glaser brings her no-holds-barred comedy, seats disappear fast. Lock in yours for the December 2nd show with our presale access.

• Plus, announcements from RosalÍa, Bob Moses & Cannons, Bridget Everett, Bad Omens Beartooth, 3rd Left and more!

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Winter’s here and we’re leaning all the way into comfy. We teamed up with Dirty Water Donut Shop to give one lucky winner their choice of crewneck (ideal for couch-to-coffee-run comfort), cozy candles and more. Enter to win, then check out these other prizes up for grabs:

• Bowl of ‘Zole

• Red NOT Chili Peppers

• The Early November

• Dropkick Murphys

• Zara Larsson

• Mika

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• Union Oyster House, nearing its 200th (!!) anniversary, was named North America’s Best Landmark Restaurant by the 2025 World Culinary Awards. Their chowder is on our iconic eats list, and if you haven’t tried it by now, what exactly are you doing with your time?

• Pet surrenders are up nearly 50% as the housing crunch forces owners to give up their four-legged roommates. The MSPCA is stepping in to provide support and advocate for more pet-friendly policies for renters.

• Boston is collecting Christmas trees for composting through Friday; just leave it out on trash day and it’s off your hands (and your curb).

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