Happy first day of fall! And happy Fat Bear Week to all who celebrate. I know I’m a little late, but I love the content, let me tell you. Make sure to check out Locals Only if you have no idea what I’m talking about.

I’m also throwing the Fall Guide back at you today! We’ll be updating it all season, so keep an eye on it as more fall stuff rolls in.

Anyways, let’s start with a giveaway! We’re giving away a night at QuarterWorld Arcade with free admission for two plus $50 to spend while you’re there. Enter to win, then let’s get into the rest of the letter!

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Syd is taking her latest music on the road with the Beard Tour this fall. Catch the singer, songwriter, and longtime frontwoman of The Internet at Roseland Theater on Sunday, Nov. 8th.

• Thirty years after Relish put “One of Us” on repeat everywhere, Joan Osborne is celebrating the album with a full anniversary tour. Relish Live comes to Aladdin Theater on Wednesday, Feb. 17th.

• Fresh off her first Grammy win, Brandy Clark is heading out on the Take Flight World Tour in support of her new album, The Bird. Catch the acclaimed country songwriter at Revolution Hall on Thursday, Feb. 4th.

• From writing songs for fellow anime fans on TikTok to racking up millions of streams, Leanna Firestone has built quite the following for her deeply personal pop. Catch the Nashville singer-songwriter at Hawthorne Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 14th.

• Plus other just-announced shows!

IT’S OFFICIALLY FALL YA’LL

The Fall Guide is back for the first day of fall! We’ve got pumpkin patches, apple picking, haunted houses, Halloween events, and more, and we’ll be updating it all season long as new stuff pops up. So keep this one bookmarked, you’ll want to come back to it.

IN THE FUTURE

LOCALS ONLY

• Portland is getting its very own Dolly Parton Day! Friday, Sept. 25th will officially celebrate Dolly and her impact on music and philanthropy. Honestly, if anyone deserves their own day, Dolly feels like a pretty solid choice.

• Okay, this one may not be local, but it is extremely important fall business: Fat Bear Week is happening! Pick your favorite chunky brown bear and follow along as Katmai National Park crowns this year’s champion. I love this time of year.

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