Good neighbors do exist. King Kong, the neighborhood dog better known as the Mayor of Eagle Hill, is getting surgery tomorrow to remove a mast cell tumor, and his Go Fund Me raised enough to cover the procedure and recovery. Long live the King!

That's Boston, always looking out for its own. Lily Allen plays MGM Music Hall this weekend, and we’re giving away an exclusive package. Win a VIP upgrade!

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• Virgo friends, forget the cake: Summer Shack is handing out a free 1 lb. lobster on your birthday. Hungry for more freebies? Here’s where else to cash in around Boston.

• Your favorite unhinged dating show is back: UpDating throws two singles into a blind date while a room full of strangers watch. It’s part reality show, part stand-up and 100% of the drama without the apps. Grab tickets for Friday, then stick around for the after-party.*

• Bruno Mars x Hello Kitty? That’s what I like. The pop-up lands in Back Bay on Friday with exclusive merch you won’t find at Gillette and dedicated photo ops.

• Chinatown knows how to throw a party. The Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival returns September 12th with food vendors, street shopping, martial arts, Tai Chi, Lion Dances and a full day of live performances.

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

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

Calling all crust enthusiasts: Boston Pizza Festival is back September 19th-20th with slices from 30+ pizzerias, including a few straight outta Italy. We’re giving away a pair of tickets PLUS a 3-slice add-on, because more pizza is always the answer. Enter to win, then feast your eyes on these other giveaways.

• Brantley Gilbert

• Shaboozey

• Foster the People

• Gym Class Heroes

• CiderFeast Boston

• Death From Above 1979

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• From Fenway Fundays to rooftop hangs, there’s still summer fun to be had. Get the guide and tell the PSL to wait its turn.

• Your next trip to Europe might be cheaper than you think. A new report ranks Logan the best U.S. airport for international flight deals, with major routes to London, Paris, Dublin and Reykjavík. Euro fall, anyone?

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