I saw Josh Baker at The Ruins at Knockdown Center this past weekend and somehow turned it into a full family outing. I brought my dad, my cousin, and my uncle, and we had the BEST time. Josh Baker was amazing, dropped a few unreleased tracks, and even our dads came out as fans.

So I’m officially making it a summer requirement: go see a house show outside. There’s just something about dancing in the open air that hits differently when it’s still warm out.

If you need somewhere to start, Levity & Tape B are taking over Under the K Bridge next Saturday. Enter to win two tickets and consider your homework assigned.

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Raise your hand if you still remember The People’s Champ hitting #1. Paul Wall took over 2005, and now he’s taking over LPR this Friday. Enter to win last-minute tickets to see the Houston rapper live.*

• Kontrolled Khaos returns to Groove with their garage soul sound and new music from SYNEPHORIC, a record shaped by friendship, growth, and the grind of chasing the dream. Win tickets to Saturday’s show.*

• They always save the best for last. Dave Matthews Band is wrapping up their fall tour with two nights at MSG this November. Tickets drop next Friday.

• From self-taught guitarist to Grammy winner, Gary Clark Jr. makes his Irving Plaza debut for one night only this September. Grab tickets Friday.

• Plus other just announced shows from ADULT., Lord Huron, TapTap, Iceage, Dogs In A Pile, Venna, and more!

CELEBRATE NATIONAL WELLNESS MONTH

National Wellness Month is a pretty good excuse to finally book that spa day. From neighborhood spots with genuinely great massages to full-on spa experiences with thermal pools, saunas, and cold plunges, NYC has plenty of ways to log off for a few hours. And did we mention National Relaxation Day is this Friday?

• QC NY SPA: GOVERNORS ISLAND

• CITYWELL BROOKLYN: GOWANUS

• SOJO SPA CLUB: EDGEWATER, NJ

• CYNERGY SPA: CLINTON HILL

• AIRE ANCIENT BATHS: UES & TRIBECA

THIS MONTH

LOCALS ONLY

• Missing your favorite artist when they come to town hurts more than it should. Avoid the heartbreak. Follow artists on DoNYC, and we’ll tip you off before tickets even drop.

• Tomorrow, Salsa Night takes over Riverpark’s terrace with live music, fresh empanadas, ceviche, rum-floater piña coladas, and East River views. RSVP for free.

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