I’ve never really been an animated movie person, but The Boy and the Heron has been on my watchlist for a while. The 37-track score is by Joe Hisaishi, the composer behind Spirited Away, Totoro, and more Studio Ghibli classics.

He’s bringing that music to Radio City, conducting live with a full orchestra while scenes play on screen. Enter to win tickets to the Monday, 8/17 show.

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• Four decades in and Bush Tetras are still loud enough to make you dance, mosh, and throw elbows. Get tickets to catch the NYC post-punk legends live at LPR this Friday with Dead Tooth and DJ Sydney Salk.*

• Mexico City’s Son Rompe Pera brings marimba music into the punk and garage world this Friday at Brooklyn Bowl. Secure your spot for a loud, chaotic kickoff to the weekend.*

• If dating apps make you want to throw your phone into the East River, head to Radegast Hall next week for Millennial Speed Dating. Meet a dozen singles through quick, low-pressure convos. Grab discounted tickets with our link.*

• A surprise all-star cast, real letters, and a good chance you’ll cry, laugh, and gasp audibly. The London hit Letters Live returns to NYC for one night only, with past guests from Cynthia Erivo to Taika Waititi. Enter to win premium tickets, a tote, and a copy of Diaries of Note.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Freddie Gibbs, Cowboy Mouth, Zhu, AC Slater, Oliver Tree, Daniel Allen, Evening Elephants, and more!

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Feeling down on your luck? Today might be the start of your lucky streak. We’re giving away FREE tickets to concerts, comedy shows, and music festivals, and someone’s gotta win. Why not you? Start entering now:

• 5/10 - THE HEAD AND THE HEART @ BROOKLYN PARAMOUNT (WIN)

• 5/28 - 5/30 - THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS @ BROOKLYN STEEL (WIN)

• 6/27 - LADYLAND 2026 FT. KIM PETRAS @ UNDER THE 'K' BRIDGE (WIN)

• 7/2 - RUMOURS ATL: A FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE @ SONY HALL (WIN)

• 9/15 - TLC & SALT-N-PEPA @ JONES BEACH THEATER (WIN)

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• Now that it’s getting hot out, here’s your annoying reminder that sunscreen is, in fact, very chic. To prove it, Beauty of Joseon is taking over Times Square with free goodies and a Matchaful collab starting tomorrow.

• Free drinks, waterfront views, DJs, food vendors, and soccer all day long? VICE Cup is taking over Brooklyn Bridge Park next Saturday with a free festival celebrating the communities and cultures behind the game.

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