Par-tee in the Seaport ⛳

Puttshack is now open at the Boston Seaport

Here’s the perfect indoor activity as the weather starts to cool. | Photo provided

Are you ready fore this news? Puttshack officially opens the new two-floor, 26,000 sqft space today.

We took a first swing at the mini golf experience last week — here’s everything you need to know before you putt around at the Seaport.

How it works

First things first: there won’t be pencils and papers to track your scores. Puttshack uses its signature “trackball” technology to follow players’ golf balls and project scores on digital screens throughout each of the four nine-hole courses.

This mini golf setup is more interactive than you’re likely used to. Expect to answer local trivia questions (think: the year that Fenway Park opened) or play a hybrid game of mini golf and beer pong by hitting the ball into large solo cups.

You won’t go hungry once you’ve finished your game. There’s a large menu of globally inspired eats + a killer cocktail menu to boot.

Interior shot of the bar set up at Puttshack, Boston — We’re still talking about the Smokin’ Painkiller drink.

City Editor Jess recommends the chorizo and cheese empanadas, and City Editor Sara was loving the Boston Tailpipes (lobster mac n’ cheese spring rolls).

Plus, don’t skip the Smokin’ Painkiller, which comes in a smoke-filled treasure chest. You can also sip local beers and ciders from Night Shift Brewing, Jack’s Abby + Downeast Cider.

What else to know

Drink service will be available while you’re on the course + there are multiple table setups so you don’t have to hold your drink while you swing.
Make sure you don’t hit your golf ball until the light goes green on the circular sensor. This will ensure your score gets recorded.
There will be live tunes provided by local DJs, plus some special guest DJs on site tonight through Friday night.

Take your shot at 58 Pier 4 Blvd., located at The Superette development + book a reservation here.

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Today

WBUR CitySpace: Briana Scurry and Dr. Jesse Mez | Wed., Oct. 19 | 6:30 p.m. | WBUR Cityspace, 890 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston | Free | On Point host Meghna Chakrabarti talks with Dr. Jesse Mez + World Cup champion Briana Scurry about CTE.

Thursday

As You Like It | Thu., Oct. 20 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 8 p.m. | Boston Conservatory Theater, 31 Hemenway Street, Floor 2, Boston | $20.00 - $30.00 | Local musical theater students take on this contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s play.
Innovation Studio: Coffee Networking | Thu., Oct. 20, Thu., Nov. 10 | 10-11 a.m. | District Hall, 75 Northern Avenue, Boston | Free | Grab a cup of coffee and stay connected with the Boston entrepreneur community and Innovation Studio.

Saturday

Dorchester Open Studios | Sat., Oct. 22 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Various locations, Dorchester | Free | Buy work directly from Dorchester artists in their studios at this neighborhood-wide event.
Ghastly Gala | Sat., Oct. 22 | 2-8 p.m. | Bone Up Brewing Company, 38 Norman Street, Everett | Free | Things will get spooky — shop the marketplace at 2 p.m. and live music begins at 6 p.m.
Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade | Sat., Oct. 22 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 6-9 p.m. | Jamaica Pond, 507 Jamaicaway, Boston | Free | Bring light to your weekend with the neighborhood tradition at Jamaica Pond.

Sunday

Howl-O-Ween Contest | Sun., Oct. 23 | 3-4 p.m. | Break Rock Brewing, 534 Victory Road, Quincy | $5.00 - $10.00 | Sign up your pet to compete in this costume contest for a howling good time.

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Weather

59º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain

Plan Ahead

A Disney-themed immersive experience is coming to the Lighthouse ArtSpace at the Castle. Get ready for floor-to-ceiling images of Disney characters from movies like “The Lion King” and “Encanto” starting Thurs., Feb. 23, 2023 — tickets go on sale at noon today. (Boston.com)
Seaport is gearing up to become a winter wonderland again for the 2022 holiday season. The “Snowport” market will return on Fri., Nov. 11 with ~120 small business to shop (double the number from last year’s event) and 19 food + drink options. 🛍️

Open

Boston Public Market has opened a new location inside Logan Airport. Find the marketplace at Terminal C and grab food from favorites like Beantown Pastrami, Mother Juice + Red’s Best before your next flight. (7 News)

Community

Malden and Medford have joined Boston’s Bluebikes program. The two cities have three new stations each + 36 new bikes in total. Find the new stations on this map. 🚲 (Boston Business Journal)

Biz

Castle Island Brewing Co. and J.P. Licks are collaborating on a new ice cream and beer. The Crooked Cow Prints brew will be available at the South Boston taproom in November and December + the Salted Caramel Infused Coffee ice cream will be at all 17 J.P. Licks locations on Fri., Oct. 28. 🍦
General Electric plans to leave its headquarters in the Fort Point neighborhood and search for a smaller office space in Boston. The company said that fewer than 200 people are currently based in the 100,000 sqft office at 5 Necco St. (Boston Globe)

Arts

There’s one week left to see the Boston Uncornered Photo Project in the Seaport. The exhibit has 21 portraits (taken by photographer John Huet) of public officials, sports players + more community members who have become “uncornered” in society. Learn more and check it out for yourself before Sun., Oct. 23. 📸 (CBS Boston)

Health

Boston University researchers are refuting claims that the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) created a deadly strain of COVID. The university said its research on spike proteins has made the virus replicate less dangerous.

Ranked

No. 1. That’s where Massachusetts ranked on WalletHub’s list of the most energy-efficient states. Keep on saving energy with these local resources, including an online home energy assessment. 💡

Cause

Rob Hale, the Quincy-based owner of Granite Telecommunications, is giving away 52 gifts of $1 million this year to local organizations like the New England Wildlife Center. Talk about giving back to the community. (NBC 10)

Seasonal

If you WFH like us, it’s nearly time to break out the space heater. Solve chilly mornings the energy efficient way with the Dr. Infrared Heater that warms objects, not the air. Hello, cozy legs. Bonus: Heat your patio with infrared, too. 🔥*

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And the winner is...🏆

BOStoday fall-tography contest winner

Shot of the Prudential Center and Boston buildings through the leaves

Make some noise for the winning photo. | Photo by @maggiemarksthemap

Here’s a virtual round of applause for everyone who sent in fall-themed photos for our fall photography contest. We had the best time looking through these and seeing so many different perspectives of autumn in our city.

It was tough to choose, but we present to you the winning submission — this gorgeous photo from Maggie W. of the Prudential Center peeking out through the leaves of the Boston Public Garden.

Looking for more local fall-tography? Click the link below to see five honorable mentions, from the King Richard’s Faire to Salem and the Charles River Esplanade.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by City Editor Sara.

Editor’s pick: Is anyone else noticing a trend of more themed bars + indoor activities around town? From the pickleball courts in South Boston to A4cade in Cambridge and now Puttshack, I’m personally a big fan of this push to welcome more experience-focused bars to the city.

If you feel the same way about games + trendy bars, the ping pong club SPIN Boston is having an opening event this Friday night. 🏓

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Don’t get too spooked by these haunted locations in Boston.

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