I'm relieved to see that Boston remembered it's in New England and not Death Valley. Last week's heat was so bad I overheard my neighbors trying to explain to their husky why their normal walks were off the table. The poor pup just didn't get it. 

This week, everyone’s back at it and you should be, too. Kevian Kraemer is playing in Allston this weekend, and we've got a free pair of tickets waiting to be claimed.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Why sit in rush hour traffic when you could be gliding down the Charles? The Wada Hoppah electric ferry launches soon, offering a scenic new route between Watertown and downtown.

• Farm-to-table gets an upgrade at OAK Long Bar this summer. Their new Market to Table experience pairs a chef-led trip through the Copley Square Farmers Market with seasonal cocktails and a menu inspired by whatever's freshest that day.

• Surf punk rockers The Frights are crashing into Brighton Music Hall this month with special guests Mexican Slum Rats. Win tickets and secure your spot in the pit.*

• Don Toliver isn't taking his foot off the gas anytime soon. The Grammy-nominated rapper is embarking on the second leg of his OCTANE Tour, stopping at the Garden on September 5th.

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

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

Cocoa Puff cold brews, PB&J lattes and cakes that keep going viral for a reason. Little Miss Cupcape makes everything fresh daily with premium ingredients, and we're hooking up your sweet tooth. Enter to win a $50 gift card, then take a look at the rest of this week's giveaways:

• Billy Strings

• Shane Smith and the Saints

• Cute Is What We Aim For

• TLC & Salt-N-Peppa

• Foster the People

• Phoebe Bridgers

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• Is your concert fit missing something? Stop by MGM Music Hall tomorrow for a Noah Kahan pop-up and snag exclusive merch to show off at the show.

• Good news for anyone who's ever needed an Esplanade bathroom in the offseason: a new waterfront pavilion opens this fall with the park's first year-round public restrooms, a café and more amenities for all four seasons.

• Scotland's Tartan Army didn't just leave Boston with World Cup memories; they left a $15,000 donation for a Massachusetts charity supporting students. After using yellow school buses to get to Gillette, the fans decided to give back to the schools that gave them a ride.

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