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Where to pound the pavement đź‘ź

Where to go for a run in Boston
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Find a path in your neighborhood or take the T and explore a new route. | Photo via Urbnparks
We loved learning about hidden gem parks in our city from the creator of Urbnparks. Now, we’re back with Boston local Nate Fishman’s recommendations for running routes.

Here are five scenic paths to run along, for those training for the Boston Marathon to newbie runners and all the Bostonians in between.

đź“ŤRiverway, Fenway
Running along the Muddy River — yes, that’s its actual name — this Emerald Necklace Conservancy park features historic stone bridges and gazebos + lots of shady trees on the 1.1 mile path.

đź“ŤCommonwealth Avenue Mall, Back Bay
Take in the brownstone views and end your run at the Boston Public Garden. Fun fact: the 32-acre avenue dates back to the 1850s.

đź“ŤChestnut Hill Reservoir, Brighton
The 1.5 mile gravel path features views of Boston College and the city skyline + plenty of benches for when you need a breather.

đź“ŤEast Boston Greenway Connector, East Boston
Visit this paved path to pass by neighborhood landmarks like Bremen Street Park and Constitution Beach on a 3.3 mile run.

đź“ŤCastle Island, South Boston
Enjoy the cool breeze along this 2.2 mile loop by Fort Independence, and take a break to read the signs around the historical site.

Bonus: Each of these paths is accessible along the MBTA.

Don’t see a route near your neighborhood? Check out the Urbnparks site for even more running paths.
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  • Historical Tour of Harvard | Tuesday, Nov. 8 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Harvard University Visitor Center, Smith Campus Center, 1350 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge | Free | Enjoy the sights and history of Harvard Yard on this student-led, in-person walking tour of the university.
Wednesday, Nov. 9
  • PLAN: Downtown | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 4-6 p.m. | Downtown Crossing, Summer St. at Washington St., Boston | Free | Join the BPDA’s relaunched planning process for Downtown Boston and enjoy hot cider, feedback activities + chats about the future of the area.
  • Art and Science: Conservation Center Open House | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Boston Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston | Free | Calling all local educators — join MFA conservators to visit the musem’s new Conservation Center and learn how staff care for objects across the collection.
  • Age Strong Memory Cafe | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Codman Square Library, 690 Washington St., Dorchester | Free | Join Boston’s “Age Strong” program at this cafĂ© for those living with memory loss + their loved ones.
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  • After Dark Series | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | MIT Museum, 314 Main St., Cambridge | $10-$20 | Tinker with sound in the museum’s Maker Hub, check out “science of sound” historical artifacts, and dance to music spun by a guest DJ.
  • hot & melted | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 7-8 p.m. | curds&co, 288 Washington St., Brookline | $65 | Forget everything you know about fondue for this night of melty cheese.
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  • RENT | Friday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 20 | 8-10 p.m. | Riverside Theatre Works, 45 Fairmount Ave., Hyde Park | $28-$40 | See the rock musical based loosely on La Bohème.

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Charlestown canoe burning

Traditional canoe burning in Charlestown
Up close look at a traditional Indigenous canoe
This marks our city’s first postcolonial mishoon burning. | Photo provided by Olmsted Now
If you’ve passed by the Little Mystic Boat Slip in Charlestown recently, you may have noticed a burning canoe, or a mishoon.

The smoldering mishoon is part of an Indigenous ceremony that was performed in Boston on Oct. 31 for the first time in centuries.

Andre Strongbearheart Gaines from the Nipmuc Tribe + Thomas Green from the Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag led the efforts, and a $20,000 grant from Omsted Now helped make the experience possible.

Curious about the tradition? Check out this interview with the project leaders + visit the boat slip on Terminal Street to speak with tribe members, who will be on site to educate the public.

The canoe will be available for viewing through ~Sunday, Nov. 13.
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Editor’s pick: Has anybody else been watching The White Lotus on HBO? I’m obsessed with Jennifer Coolidge’s performance and I’d consider her one of Boston’s greatest treasures.

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