If you haven’t been to the Polish American Citizens Club yet, fix that immediately. Don’t worry, there’s nothing "members only" about it. Do617 insider tip: bring cash and raise a glass to my Grammie’s memorial brick out front. 

I could argue all day about the perfect pierogi to sour cream ratio, but I should probably get to work. First order of business: Covet is in town this weekend and we’re sending one lucky person for free. Go win those tickets. Na zdrowie!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• 'Tis the season to skip the grocery store and buy local. Head to Copley Square, Boston's biggest farmers market, to shop fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods and more from dozens of regional farms.

• Fifty years after the Grateful Dead played Boston Music Hall (now the Boch Center Wang Theatre), the music is coming back. Celebrate the Dead’s legendary 6/11/76 show with Playing Dead performing live. Need tickets?*

• Cambridge is shutting down Mass Ave for its annual dance party (basically, if City Hall threw a rave instead of a committee meeting) on June 26th.

• Stick Figure is already planning next summer. The reggae powerhouse brings its Enjoy the Ride Tour to Xfinity Center on June 18th, 2027. Enter to win tickets before they go on sale Friday.*

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

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

Free tickets > buying tickets. We’ve got a stack of fun prizes up for grabs right now and your only job is to throw your name in the ring. Pro tip: send ‘em to a friend and double your chances of winning… just make sure you’re their plus-one, or that could get awkward.

• Jimmy Eat World

• The Reytons

• Mexican Slum Rats

• Eggy

• The Polish Ambassador

• Jefferson Starship

THIS MONTH

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• Classical music doesn't have to come with a hefty ticket price. Boston Festival Orchestra is making its concerts more accessible with free chamber performances and a Pay What You Can model for its summer season.

• Pedal your way into summer at Rooted In. Back Bay's premier dispensary is giving one lucky shopper the chance to win a ROVE Foldable Bike in one very cool joint venture.

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