Ah, September in New England. Cool mornings, gorgeous afternoons and chai latte cravings all day. If you know somewhere that makes a good one (heavy on the spice), help a girl out. I’m thinking a chai roundup might be in order.

For a different kind of pick-me-up, Sunset Rollercoaster is bringing a night of indie pop to House of Blues this weekend and we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away. Win your way in.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The Boston Film Festival opens September 17th with rock royalty. Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen are slated to appear for Unleashed Spirits: The Rise of the Hollywood Vampires, the story behind the supergroup they formed with Johnny Depp.

• Ray LaMontagne isn’t letting an onstage scare slow him down. After collapsing at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium over the weekend, he’s back at it — and headed to Leader Bank Pavilion on September 25th. Win tickets.*

• The lights go down, the body count goes up. Silver Scream Con descends on the DCU Center October 2–4 with horror heavyweights Linda Blair, Juliette Lewis, David Arquette, Devon Sawa, and more. Win weekend passes to the whole bloody affair.

• Jessie Reyez is bringing A Little Vengeance to MGM Music Hall on November 22nd. Secure your seat for a night with the Grammy-nominee.

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

WIN STUFF WEDNESDAY

Buying another candle? Sounds about right. But making one yourself? Way more fun. The Sweetest Thing Shop lets you pick your scent, pour your own candle and turn cozy season into a social event. Win tickets for a workshop, then see what else you could score this week.

• Show Me the Body

• Bermuda Search Party

• Ed Sheeran

• Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band

• Phoebe Bridgers

• Monty Python’s Spamalot

WHENEVER

LOCALS ONLY

• The Pats and Seahawks meet again tonight for a rematch in Seattle. Head to Fenway for a watch party with Patriots Hall of Famer Ty Law, drink specials, surprise giveaways and prizes throughout the night.

• While I hunt down Boston’s best chai lattes, warm up with something else in the meantime. Grab a cup and get cozy at one of the city’s coffee shops.

• Oysters taste just as good after Labor Day, and they taste even better when they only cost a buck. Here’s where to find $1 oysters around Boston.

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