I’m making lemonade out of lemons today. I woke up fully convinced it was Friday, so yeah, my day’s a little ruined. But instead of breaking down, I poured that fake Friday energy into this newsletter. So here, enjoy the lemonade.

Don’t like lemonade? How about a free meal instead? We’re giving away $150 to Turtle Bay Tavern, a local spot that’s perfect for burgers, apps, and happy hour specials. Enter to win.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Unlimited sake samples? Sign us up. The sake event of the year is happening next month at the Metropolitan Pavilion. Secure your spot at Joy of Sake and sample up to 492 labels from Japan and the U.S.*

• The O.G. Original Gangster and Law & Order: SVU star Ice-T is coming to NYC. Catch him live on Friday, 5/15 at Le Poisson Rouge with DJ Evil E for a night of old-school rap and hip-hop.*

• Swing revival legends Big Bad Voodoo Daddy are bringing their signature big band brass and pinstripe suit energy to The Wellmont this summer. Grab tickets tomorrow or try your luck entering to win.*

• Friendly reminder: tickets drop tomorrow at 12PM for Djo at Forest Hills Stadium this summer. He’s performing one night only with special guest Pond.

• Plus other just announced shows from Lil Wayne, Djo, Passion Pit, Lucinda Williams, of Montreal, Futurebirds, Ella Mai, The Breeders, and more!

WHERE TO WATCH MARCH MADNESS

March Madness kicked off today. Are you really about to watch it alone on your couch, or are you coming out with us? Brackets and bets are already in motion, and now all that’s left is finding the perfect bar to watch every game.

• FOOLS GOLD NYC: BOWERY

• 5TH&MAD: MIDTOWN

• ROEBLING SPORTING CLUB: WILLIAMSBURG

• MURPHY'S SPORTS BAR: ASTORIA

• DB COOPERS: HUDSON YARDS

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• I recently learned how foie gras is made and wish I could unlearn it. No wonder NYC is moving to ban it from menus over animal cruelty concerns.

• Billie Eilish fans, head to Ulta in Chelsea this Saturday for a free fragrance pop-up with samples of her latest scent and exclusive posters while supplies last!

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