A gloomy Tuesday couldn't put a damper on my week. Maybe I'm the only one who doesn't mind the rain, but throwing an umbrella in your bag and heading out always beats staring out the window, waiting for the weather app to tell you it's safe.

That's especially true when NOLA funk favorites Galactic are bringing two nights of brass-heavy grooves to Brooklyn Bowl this weekend. Enter to win a pair of tickets.

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• Need a spot for every match? Olly Olly Market is showing the entire World Cup on big screens and a giant projector. RSVP for free, grab pizza, tacos, and drinks, and enter to win a beer bucket + $30 during Saturday, 7/11's match.

• The Grand Serpent Rising Tour brings Dimmu Borgir back to NYC this August. Enter to win tickets to see the symphonic black metal legends at Palladium Times Square.*

• Buddy Guy turns 90 with a Radio City celebration featuring Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and more. Tickets drop Friday for the blues icon's all-star birthday concert.

• Don Toliver is bringing the Octane World Tour back to Brooklyn this September. If you missed “E85” live the first time, tickets drop Friday for your second chance.

• Plus other just announced shows from Rod Wave, Bunt, Jerry Seinfeld, Sonny Fodera, Brian Fallon & The Painkillers, and more!

HOW TO: JULY 4TH IN NYC

With July 4th less than two weeks away, now's the time to start making plans. We've rounded up the best fireworks shows, BBQ spots, beaches, events, and everything else you need for a great holiday weekend.

• JULY 4TH TOP PICKS

• WHERE TO SEE FIREWORKS

• NYC'S BEST BBQ

• BEST BEACHES NEAR NYC

• WHERE TO BUY FIREWORKS

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• Customize a tote, tee, or bandana with embroidery while sipping wines at tomorrow's Pride Merch Workshop with On Cloud Wine & Frey Repairs. Grab tickets today.

• Concert FOMO is preventable. Follow your favorite artists on DoNYC and we'll let you know when they're coming to town before you're stuck watching other people’s Instagram stories. 

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