Getting there

• The MBTA will offer shuttle service to Union Square, due to the current service suspension between Lechmere and the Union Square Station.
• Three shuttles will run between the East Somerville Station and Union Square Station from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• The Route 87 bus can make connections to Somerville Avenue at Stone and Loring Avenues.
• Bike valets will also be available on Somerville Avenue at the corners of School Street and Warren Avenue, courtesy of MassBike.

Sticky shenanigans

Can’t-miss treats

• Oysters FLUFFefeller — Bluefin
• Fluffernutter donut — Union Square Donuts
• Canned Fluff cocktails — Nook Somerville
• Orange Creamsicle Cocktail topped with Fluff — Saus at Bow Market
• Fluff Naan and Fluff Samosas — Masala Square Indian Kitchen

• Friday Night Trivia | Fri., Sept. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St. | Free | Tables are first-come, first-served starting at 6 p.m. for seven rounds of general knowledge trivia.
• Somer Fest | Fri., Sept. 9 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Seven Hills Park, 1-99 Davis Sq., Somerville | Free | The fourth annual free art festival highlights performers of color + features R&B, hip-hop, and genre-fusion music. 🎤

• Massachusetts Run for the Fallen | Sat., Sept. 10 | 9 a.m. | Barnes Memorial Park, Eastern Ave., Dedham | Prices vary | The Military Friends Foundation project honors military heroes — registration includes a bib, shirt + post-race BBQ ticket.
• Oktoberfest | Sat., Sept. 10-Sun., Sept. 11 | Times vary | Boylston Schul-Verein, 8 County St., Walpole | $10+ | Head to the German club for New England’s largest Oktoberfest celebration — purchasing tickets in advance is recommended. 🍻
• Jaws at the Aquarium | Sat., Sept. 10 | 7 p.m. | Simons Theatre, 1 Central Wharf | $5+ | Catch this classic 1980s thriller alongside the New England Aquarium. 📽️ *

• Yoga in the Courtyard | Sun., Sept. 11 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Charles River Speedway, 525 Brighton Ave. | $5 | Take a class led by Watertown’s Artemis Yoga instructors — arrive early to snag a shaded spot.
• Harvard Square Open Market | Sun., Sept. 11 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Church Street, Cambridge | Price of purchase | Shop the weekly arts + vintage market through the end of October. 🛍️

• The US and the Holocaust: An Evening with Ken Burns | Mon., Sept. 12 | Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave. | $15+ | GBH and Boston Symphony Orchestra will lead a conversation with Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein on their latest film.

• Blue Man Group | Sun., Sept. 11 | 5 p.m. | Charles Playhouse | Prices vary*

• 75º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain

• When It Rains It Pours — yes, we’re talking concert news. Country singer Luke Combs is bringing his world tour to Gillette Stadium next summer. Tickets for the July 22, 2023 concert go on sale Fri., Sept. 16. 🎤

• There’s a new exhibition coming to The Armory in Somerville. Opening on Sat., Sept. 10, “Evicted” explores eviction and its impact at both a local + national level. Learn more about the artwork and make plans to see it for yourself at 191 Highland Ave. 🖼️ (Boston Magazine)
• The Boston Symphony Orchestra begins its 2022-2023 season on Thurs., Sept. 22. Shows include free chamber concerts around Massachusetts, a gala with renowned pianist Lang Lang + a performance of Tchaikovsky’s “Violin Concerto.” See the full schedule. (Mass Live)

• The Baker administration announced that 3.5 million rapid COVID-19 tests are going out to cities + towns across the state for free distribution. Municipalities can request tests through Fri., Sept. 16, and they should arrive by mid-October. (CBS Boston)

• Yesterday marked the first day back to school for Boston Public Schools students. The City of Boston shared general tips for families + students and guidance on taking transportation. ✏️
• Looking for an excellent education for your daughter? Mother Caroline Academy is a tuition-free independent school for girls (grades 3-8) serving traditionally under-resourced Boston neighborhoods. Their goal is to empower students + families to achieve generational growth and development for a future with limitless possibilities. See how they make that happen. 🎒*

• This Sunday is the 21st anniversary of 9/11. Find a list of memorials in Massachusetts — including the Boston Garden of Remembrance at the Public Garden + the Logan Airport memorial.
• Queen Elizabeth II died yesterday at 96 years old. She visited our city 46 years ago and was greeted by tens of thousands of spectators and a 21-gun salute from Old Ironsides. Read more. (Boston Globe)

• Eataly’s inaugural SeptemberFest will be held Fri., Sept. 16. The seasonal food + drink celebration at the Prudential Center’s South Garden will feature more than 40 tastings, chef demonstrations, and live music. Grab tickets. 🍹

• There’s a black bear boom across Massachusetts — the bears have been spotted in Pepperell, Wilmington + Lowell this year. Researchers are tracking our local black bear population with the MassBears project. (Boston.com)

• Notice anything new lately? Our newsletter is currently “under construction” (you can read more on that here), so please bear with us as we fix some of these pesky formatting issues. If you see anything amiss over the next few weeks, please don’t be shy and pass it along.

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• If the return of the cider donut flavor isn’t enough to entice you, maybe the classic pumpkin cider will do the trick. Whichever you prefer, the East Boston taproom and pop-up bar is well worth a visit.

• The Central Square cidery offers 14 drinks on tap, from fan favorites to rotating seasonal selections. Plus, the business hosts a rotating food vendor (currently Mimi’s Chūka Diner).

• Cider donuts are back on the menu. Visit at the Boston Public Market, Time Out Market in Fenway, Brookline, or Somerville (Assembly Row + Union Square).

• Head to Haymarket for these classic mini cider donuts, served warm straight out of the “donut robot.”