WHAT IS UP, MY DUDES? I’ll tell you what’s up: the hits our Halloween pages are already getting. Like, already, guys??? It’s August. You people are SPRINTING toward spooky season… and I’m here for it.

Coraline in Concert is coming to Kings Theatre on Saturday, 10/24, and we’re giving away a pair of premium tickets. Enter to win and prepare to get creepy with Coraline, a live symphony, and one extremely sus little door.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• This Friday, we’re counting screaming your favorite breakup song with strangers as summer fun. Emo Night Karaoke is bringing its Summer Tour to Brooklyn Bowl. Grab tickets now.*

• Smorgasburg is sending summer off with round two of its Great Ice Cream Fair this Saturday. Stop by the Williamsburg waterfront for indie ice cream, live music, and free entry!

• Fontaines D.C. bring their Irish rock to Kings Theatre on Monday, 9/21, as they gear up to release their new album Dopamine Chamber. Presale starts Wednesday.

• If “Boston” has been stuck in your head, I heard the only cure is hearing it live. Stella Lefty brings the Long Way Home Tour to Brooklyn Paramount in January. Tickets drop Friday.

• Plus other just-announced shows from Pablo Alboran, Robert Glasper X Questlove, Shakedown Citi, Club 1BD Halloween, and more!

WE FOUND THE 10 BEST MATCHAS IN NYC

You all HAD to see this one coming. With my newfound love of matcha, I’ve basically made it my mission to try every hyped, hidden, and somehow-still-underrated spot in the city. I searched the depths of Reddit, Beli, and way too many matcha threads to find the ones actually worth your time. Welcome to NYC’s 10 Best Matchas.

• Sorate: SoHo & Flatiron

• Verse: Astoria

• Kettl Tea: Greenpoint

• KIJITORA: Multiple NYC Locations

And because we know you probably have opinions too, we saved the 10th spot just for you. Fill out the form at the bottom with your favorite spot, and maybe you’ll see it added soon.

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• ICYMI, it’s still National Wellness Month, so consider this your sign to book a sauna, massage, or cold plunge and call it self-care. If anyone questions it, send them our way.

• Kirbee’s opens in Greenpoint this Sunday from the pitmasters behind Texas favorites Barbs B Q and Goldee’s. Will it earn a spot on our best BBQ list? We’ll report back.

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