Sign-ups for musicians at the inaugural Cambridge Porchfest opened and closed before you finished your holiday hot dogs. Better luck next year ...

Porchfest will bring local bands to Cambridgeport on July 19 and to Central Square on July 20 from 12 p.m to 6 p.m.

What time is it? Freebie time! From basketball to boat parties to beach sprints, this July is STACKED. Here are this month's best freebies.