Did you catch the news yesterday about Taste Taco Bar giving away 2,000 free tacos and 1,000 free margaritas? The chaos that ensued turned my drive to the Nikki Lopez show into an hour-and-a-half-long odyssey just trying to find parking. Please, give me a subway line from West to South Philly!

For the boozy dessert freaks and water ice loyalists who think adulthood should come with more sprinkles and vodka, this one’s for you. Tipsy Scoop is officially opening its first Philly shop this weekend, serving liquor-infused ice cream and frozen treats that taste like your favorite happy hour got turned into dessert. Enter to win a $50 gift card and treat yourself accordingly!

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• Bare Knuckle Fighting storms into Xfinity Mobile Arena July 3rd with haymakers, bad decisions, and exactly zero concern for dental insurance. Tickets on sale now!

• Punch Brothers bring their bluegrass wizardry to the Keswick Theatre on November 5th. Tickets on sale Friday!

• You probably know him from Stranger Things, but Finn Wolfhard is bringing his band to Union Transfer on July 18th with indie-rock tunes beyond Hawkins. Tickets drop Friday.

• Kota The Friend and Junglepussy team up at Underground Arts June 18th for a combo of sharp bars and immaculate vibes. Get your tickets now!

• Plus other just announced shows from JPEGMAFIA, The Menzingers, Oliver Tree, Ninajirachi, The Psychedelic Furs, Babe Rainbow, glaive and more!

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• As someone who spends every Tuesday morning watching the previous night’s Daily Show episode, I was shocked to hear Jon Stewart played drums for his “indie old man emo” band Church and State at the Sing Us Home Festival this past weekend.

• FDR Park is getting 500 new trees this fall thanks to a state-funded restoration project that’ll also bring hundreds of shrubs and native plants to Meadow Lake.

• It’s been a week since the Phils fired Rob Thomson, let’s check in on how things are going… WOAH. Bryce Harper has been absolutely nuclear, helping push the Phillies to a 7-1 run with Don Mattingly at the helm.

• A new South Street sports shop is giving Philly artists and memorabilia collectors a home base, with locally designed gear, signed merch, and plenty of hometown obsession packed into one storefront.

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