One of my favorite ways to spot a transplant is the whole “in line” versus “on line” debate. The second you say “in line,” your cover is blown. So, with love, here’s the insider tip: it’s ON LINE.

Another dead giveaway? Not loving The Strokes. They’re pure NYC, and this October they’re playing Flushing Meadows with Beach House and TV on the Radio. Enter to win a pair of tickets.

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• Smells like your next concert. Nirvani heads to Brooklyn Bowl this Friday with a full night of Nirvana favorites that helped bring grunge into the mainstream in the '90s. Win your way in.*

• If classic heavy metal is your thing, The Iron Maidens hit Sony Hall next Wednesday. Win tickets to see the world's only all-female Iron Maiden tribute band covering every era of the band's career.*

• Alt indie rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise brings its lyrical poetry to Terminal 5 this September as part of The Rolling Stone Rock Tour. Get tickets tomorrow.

• “Who Do You Love?” If it happens to be Compton rapper YG, be sure to catch The Gentlemen’s Club Tour at Irving Plaza this September. Tickets drop Friday.

• Plus other just announced shows from Yo La Tengo, Michelle Branch, Spacehog, Wynonna Judd, After, Parachute, Notd, and more!

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Your next night out could be on us. Enter below for a chance to win tickets to upcoming NYC concerts, comedy shows, festivals, and more.

• 7/25 - A FEAST FOR CELTIC SEA KINGS @ FULTON FISH MARKET

• 8/14 & 8/15 - ZEDD IN THE PARK @ RANDALL’S ISLAND PARK

• 9/2 - KACEY MUSGRAVES @ BARCLAYS CENTER

• 9/12 - BRYSON TILLER @ UBS ARENA

• 9/25 - THE PRODIGY @ UNDER THE K BRIDGE

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• The Mimi’s craze continues. Mimi’s and Lemme are teaming up for a pop-up celebrating Lemme’s new skin gummies with free samples and giveaways.

• Skinny Louie opens its fourth NYC location in the East Village this Friday. The first 100 people on line at 6PM get a free burger. RUNNN!

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