How is it only Wednesday? Before you crawl back under the covers, enter to win tickets to see Mike Gordon of Phish fame bring pro-level bass wizardry to Paradise Rock Club on March 27th.

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• Colombian duo Aterciopelados scored a Grammy nod for their new release, Genes Rebeldes. They’re playing it live at Paradise Rock Club on March 6th and we’re giving away tickets. Enter to win ‘em.*

• The Black Crowes & Whiskey Myers team up to headline Xfinity Center on June 19th. Grab tickets for the Southern Hospitality Tour.

• Midwest-emo legends American Football are back on the road for their first full tour in years, landing at Royale on July 8th.

• July 10th is reserved for emotional anthems and piano-fueled sing-alongs. Sarah McLachlan’s Better Broken Tour hits Seaport this summer with special guest Allison Russell.

• Plus, announcements from Jade LeMac, Tape B, Levity, Tame Impala, Djo, Robyn, Hoobastank, Hinder and more!

PARTY LIKE IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY

Anyone else tired of refreshing the weather app and praying the forecast is wrong? If your social life’s been reduced to scrolling from the couch, it’s time for a reset. Our Party Like It’s Your Birthday Giveaway is your excuse to rejoin the land of the living, with live music, party plans and food worth venturing out for, like:

• 2 tickets for Dropkick Murphys on March 17th

• Party package for 10 at Launch Family Entertainment

• 2 tickets for FKA twigs on March 22nd

• $50 gift card to The Tip Tap Room

• $25 gift card to Crane River Cheese Club

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• Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is flipping the script for America 250. The route will run in reverse to honor Henry Knox’s 1776 Evacuation Day path.

• Logan is running smoothly for now, but TSA warns longer lines and fewer flights if the government shutdown drags on. It couldn’t hurt to double-check your flight status before heading out.

• Your World Cup plans might hinge on… Foxboro’s budget? The town says it can’t cover the $7.8 million security bill and is threatening to block the games unless someone else pays up.

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