Not to get sappy, but I’ve been having a real fill-your-own-cup summer. Turns out, getting to know yourself means trying new things, revisiting old hobbies, and realizing you hate something you once swore was so you. One universal truth I have learned, though: we’ll all happily plan a day around a good meal.

Enter to win a pair of VIP tickets to Eater World’s Fare, a one-day celebration of global cuisine packed with iconic dishes, incredible chefs, and flavors from around the world. It all goes down on the eve of the World Soccer Finals. Fitting.

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• Do you remember… the 14th of July? You will after seeing Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire at UBS Arena this Tuesday. Enter to win tickets to Sing a Song All Night Long.*

• Hippies & Cowboys bring their gritty Southern rock ’n’ roll to Cafe Wha? this Wednesday. Want in for free? Enter to win tickets and prep for big riffs, serious groove, and plenty of dancing.*

• Looking for a free date or post-work plans this Wednesday? Head to SummerStage for a night spotlighting Morocco’s sounds, rhythms, and energy, with Hoba Hoba Spirit, Hamid El Kasri, and more.

• It’s Pawty at the Ballpark. Let your pup run the bases, cool off in the splash zone, grab a pup cup, then settle onto the field for The Secret Life of Pets. Enter to win tickets to Maimonides Park this month.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Shwayze, Of Monsters and Men, Angus & Julia Stone, Yaya Bey, Jackie Evans, 50 Cent, and more!

FREE THINGS TO DO IN THE CITY

Leave the fear of checking your bank account behind, especially after ordering one too many spicy margs last weekend. Your next great NYC day could cost exactly $0, and we’ve got the guide to all things free in NYC to prove it.

• FREE NYC EVENTS

• FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES

• FREE NYC POOLS

• FREE MUSEUM DAYS

• FREE BIRTHDAY PERKS

THIS WEEKEND

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• Smash Kitchen and HexClad are giving away 500 FREE HOT DOGS outside The Met on Wednesday. Frankly, I’d get there early. It’s first come, first served.

• ICYMI: You could win a trip to LEVITATION 2026 in Austin to see Bikini Kill, Molchat Doma, American Football, Die Spitz, and more. Sign up for DoMORE for your chance at VIP access, Radio East Passes, a stay at the LINE Austin, and $600 to get you there.*

• Looking for a wholesome night? Head to the Fundraiser for Venezuela at Abe's Pagoda for live music from local DJs, with proceeds supporting families in Caracas and relief efforts in Latin America.

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