Helloooooo everyone! Now that we’re over the Monday blues, we can actually get focused and back into gear, so let’s get right into it.

We’re kicking things off with a giveaway: win tickets to see Billy Strings on July 31st at Bethel Woods and lock in your plans early. Enter to win!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• The music-filled story The Wedding March follows a Puerto Rican woman unpacking love, identity, and inherited expectations. Win your way into opening weekend at Pregones/PRTT this month.*

• Everyone’s a sucker for a good comeback story. From a broken neck to the stage, Michael Gilas turns survival into something you can hear. Grab last-minute tickets to see live tomorrow at The Cutting Room.*

• New opening alert: ESTIA House of Movement brings dance, movement, and community to Williamsburg. Win a 5-pack of classes to get out of your head and into your body.*

• “The Messenger” Luciano brings his soulful roots reggae to LPR with Mesha Steele and DJ Roy next weekend. Win tickets and catch a spiritual set that’ll cure your Sunday scaries.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Kill Tony, Young Miko, Marc Maron, and more!

MOG EVERYONE AT OPEN MIC NIGHT

What is “mog,” you ask? To be fair, I had the same question. Basically, it means showing up and completely outshining everyone else, so you’re welcome if you want to sound hip. Now here are some local spots with open mic nights where you can mog the room with your stellar shower singing or late-night poetry skills.

• THE LOCAL BAR: ASTORIA

• STARR BAR: BUSHWICK

• PETE'S CANDY STORE: WILLIAMSBURG

• ASHFORD & SIMPSON’S SUGAR BAR: UWS

• DON'T TELL MAMA: HELL'S KITCHEN

THIS MONTH

LOCALS ONLY

• Heartbreaking news… A new report has declared that NYC is the first major city to cross the $9 threshold for a pint of beer.

• No big birthday plans? Make a day of collecting free goodies in NYC. Start at Liberty Bagel, swing by Starbucks, snag a Miniso blind box, and end with a Maman cookie. 

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