HELLLLO!!! Three days apart is three days too many, and I need to catch you all up. I hope your weekend was more fireworks, cold drinks, and good snacks than rain, traffic, and trying to get home from literally anywhere.

Now that we survived the long weekend, let’s get another one locked in. 🥳 We’re giving away tickets to Zedd In The Park next month with Zedd, DJ Snake, Porter Robinson, Madeon, and more on Randall’s Island. Enter to win.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• UBS Arena is pulling out all the stops for a summer worth taking the train for. Enter to win your way in and catch Shakira, Weird Al, Nate Bargatze, Buju Banton with Stephen Marley, Bryson Tiller, and more.*

• A Twangville showcase brings stripped-back songs, Americana warmth, and new records from Golden Everything with Danny Golden to Groove this Thursday. Win tickets today.*

• Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band return to Forest Hills Stadium in October, marking his first show there since The Beatles in 1964. Tickets drop Friday.

• Next Sunday, clear your calendars for Smorgasburg’s Great Ice Cream Fair in Prospect Park, with 10+ vendors, all-ages activities, giveaways, and free entry.

• Plus more just announced shows from Walden, Fly Anakin, and more!

BIRTHDAY FREEBIES FOR JULY BABIES

We celebrated America’s birthday, now let’s celebrate yours. Local spots across the city want to spoil you with a sweet treat, a snack, a drink, or a little something extra on your birthday. Even if it’s not your birthday, send this to a July baby and make their day.

• AMC: FREE LARGE POPCORN

• BASKIN ROBBINS: FREE SCOOP OF ICE CREAM

• STARBUCKS: FREE FOOD OR DRINK ITEM

• MCDONALD'S: FREE MEDIUM FRIES

• SUBWAY: FREE COOKIE

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• USA vs. Belgium is tonight. RSVP for free now and catch 13 huge screens, concert-level sound, food and drink specials, and an easy watch party plan at Brooklyn Bowl.*

• Love curated finds and the thrill of uncovering the perfect top? ThriftCon brings 150+ vendors to Brooklyn Storehouse next month with vintage clothing, vinyl, home goods, and more. Get tickets.

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