Cheers to the freakin’ weekend!!! Friday is here, and the best part is it came with a sh*t ton of new music to listen to. Case in point: Phoebe Bridgers just dropped her latest album, Lost Weekend, which means I’ve had it on repeat all day.

And because listening at home only gets you so far, we’ve got tickets to see Phoebe Bridgers live and very much in person at Barclays Center next month. Enter to win.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Chloe Radcliffe turns being terrible at monogamy into a very funny 75 minutes about the “bad person” we pretend isn’t there. CHEAT lands at Joe’s Pub next week for two nights, and you can win tickets to both.*

• It’s been 10 years since A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie dropped Artist, and yes, I’d still consider it “My Shit.” Tickets dropped today for his anniversary show at UBS Arena.

• New Zealand indie rockers The Beths are bringing “By Request” to Williamsburg this September, playing fan favorites picked on the spot. Tickets are on sale now.

• The beloved Saint Vitus Bar is officially back this fall, and the heavy stuff is already stacking up. Stoner metal band Torche stops by in November with Spotlights. Snag your spot.

• Plus other just announced shows from Allison Russell, Micky and the Motorcars, Steve Lacy, Dave Matthews Band, Iceage, Lord Huron, & more!

FREE THINGS TO DO IN NYC

Free events to the rescue, because an extraordinary weekend should not require an extra-large budget. From concerts and comedy to art shows and parties, here’s what’s happening across the five boroughs for free.

• 8/14 - BANGERS ONLY! A HIP-HOP ANTHEMS PARTY @ DELUXX FLUXX

• 8/15 - SUMMER STREETS (+ CITI BIKE CODE) @ MANHATTAN

• 8/15 - SOUTHSIDE, WE OUTSIDE! LIVE MUSIC & NIGHT MARKET @ BAISLEY POND PARK

• 8/15 - DUB IN THE JUNGLE: A SUNSET REGGAE PARTY @ SLEEPWALK

• 8/16 - EDY'S GROCER 6TH ANNIVERSARY BLOCK PARTY @ EDY'S GROCER

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• Good news! NYC might be bringing year-round outdoor dining back, which feels like good news for anyone who considers a sidewalk spritz a year-round necessity.

• Forget sandcastles, Coney Island is going full sand mansion tomorrow. The annual Sand Sculpting Competition is free to watch or enter, with cash prizes up to $500 for the best creations.

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