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This weekend, the local music scene hits a high note with the Summer Solstice Sessions at The Velvet Palm. Headliner Kai Rojas (fresh off his Latin Grammy nomination) promises an unplugged set blending bolero with lo-fi beats. Doors open at 8 p.m.; tickets are $25 in advance.

Five minutes with a sound healer : At the new Nalu Float Co. , you can pair a sensory-deprivation tank with a guided meditation from former pro surfer Lina Makana. “It’s like resetting your internal tide,” she says. First-timer special: $49. ben dickson newsday

Forget minimalist white. Ben Son’s rule of three for summer decor: terracotta, rattan, and deep indigo . Local maker Isla Studio just dropped a handwoven hammock chair that’s both sustainable and sculptural. $320 at the Sunday Makers’ Market. This weekend, the local music scene hits a