Your guide to social media groups 📲

Laptop open to Brunchclub Boston Facebook group

Who doesn’t need more brunch buddies? | Photo by BOStoday

Whether you’re looking for more Bostonians to brunch with or want to get to know your neighbors, there’s a local social media group for you.

We rounded up 10 ideas for digital communities — both big and small — to join if you’re looking to make friends and get to know Boston a bit better.

Boston Outdoor Adventures
This Meetup group has 16,000+ members who plan hiking, skiing, biking, and snowboarding excursions.

Brunchclub Boston
Join to meet a new brunch buddy or two. Pro tip: Impress with your foodie knowledge by consulting our brunch guide.

Boston Free Events
We know you already find the best events through our calendar, but if you’re looking for even more free fun, this group has you covered.

Assembly Row Crafty Meetup
Connect with fellow Somerville crafters and join a meetup every other Monday night.

Girlfriends Boston
If you missed our Beacon Hill day with this group for meeting new girlfriends, be sure to join the Facebook and Instagram groups to stay in the know.

Boston Girls Who Walk
This local walking group started up this year and plans walks all around the city, from Boston Common holiday walks (with yours truly) to South Boston struts.

Make Friends After College
True to its name, this Facebook group is a space for helping Boston-area residents in their 20s and 30s meet new people.

Boston Bike Party
This group is wheelie perfect for cyclists who want to ride around town with new pals.

Boston Restaurant Talk
Chat about your favorite restaurants in the city, get recommendations for new spots to try, and stay in the know about upcoming eateries.

Neighborhood groups
From Charlestown Townies to Back Bay Through Time and Dorchester Connect, each area has plenty of dedicated Facebook groups. Simply search your neighborhood’s name and join the groups that pique your interest.

Psst — this is just a taste of what’s out there in the social media-verse. Let us know if you’re in a group that we should add to the list.

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Thursday, Dec. 8

the hills are alive! | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 7-8 p.m. | curds&co, 288 Washington St., Brookline | $65 | Taste through Swiss tradition at the Brookline cheese shop.
Silver Whisk Holiday Cupcake Pop Up | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 5-9 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Price of purchase | Enjoy sweet cupcakes with recommended beer pairings.
MIT Museum After Dark | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 6-9 p.m. | MIT Museum, 314 Main St., Cambridge | $10-$20 | Spend a lively evening of entertainment, science, and tinkering at the museum.

Friday, Dec. 9

Harvard Square Chocolate Tour | Friday, Dec. 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Off The Beaten Path Food Tours and Experiences, 18 Brattle St., Cambridge | $40 | Explore Harvard Square the sweet way and try plenty of chocolate samples.
Friday Night Trivia | Friday, Dec. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St., Boston | Free | Play seven rounds of general knowledge trivia at the bookstore.

Saturday, Dec. 10

“The Polar Express” | Saturday, Dec. 10-Sunday, Dec. 11 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Charlestown Working Theater, 442 Bunker Hill St., Boston | $12-$15 | The North End Music & Performing Arts Center’s holiday show, led by students ages 7 to 12, is based on the beloved children’s book.
Evergreen Winter Wreath Making | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 2-3:30 p.m. | CambridgeSide, 100 Cambridgeside Pl., Cambridge | $110-$125 | Create your own festive evergreen wreath with decorative materials.

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Weather

50º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain

Plan Ahead

The Green Line Extension opens next week, and Somerville is ready to celebrate. There will be an opening day celebration on Monday, Dec. 12 at Ball Square Station + another community event on Friday, Dec. 17 at the newly renovated Somerville High School. Find all the deets. 🚊

Traffic

Parking restrictions will be in place around the North End, Beacon Hill + Roxbury this weekend, ahead of events like the North End Christmas Parade and the Walter’s Run 5K. See a full list of street closures. 🚗

Biz

The Bay State will support local businesses with $169 million in US Treasury funding. The loans + seed money will primarily go toward smaller employers from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds. (Boston Business Journal)

Theater

“Into the Woods” is coming to the Emerson Colonial Theatre for a limited schedule of performances, featuring Broadway stars like Stephanie Block and Gavin Creel. Tickets for the March 21-26 shows will go on sale Thursday, Dec. 15. 🎭

Eat

Local eateries are gearing up for the Jewish festival of lights (Sunday, Dec. 18-Monday, Dec. 26) with special Hanukkah menus. Check out the tasty options from Area Four, Mamaleh’s, The Butcherie, and other Boston area restaurants. 🍽️ (Eater Boston)

Number

$28.5 million. That’s the listing price of a Beverly Hills estate formerly owned by Mark Wahlberg. The Boston native’s old compound was featured in “Entourage” and has 13,000 sqft of living space. (Boston.com)

Shop

‘Tis the season to shop items from our online shop Six & Main. Our gift guides feature shirts, jewelry, gourmet popcorn, coffee, and more. There’s no time to waste, let the shopping begin. 🛍️

Try This

Give the gift of a quality shave month after month with a Harry’s trial set and blade subscription. Choose your handle color, refill frequency, and let the good shave days roll in for as little as $5 on sign-up (yes, you heard that right). 🪒*

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The city that never gets old

Boston’s new tourism campaign 👀

Aerial shot of the Boston Public Garden and skyline

Hot off the presses: a fresh new tagline for Boston. | Photo by @oschapov

The Greater Boston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has officially re-branded as Meet Boston. With a new name comes a new slogan: “Boston never gets old.”

“Boston makes history but, even now, more than two centuries after sparking the fight for American independence, we’re still forging our identity,” reads the announcement post. “We were founded, but have never settled.”

Part of the push to give Boston a new reputation? Becoming more inclusive of our city’s 23 neighborhoods.

This change comes just two weeks after the organization announced a “Meet Me in the City” tourism campaign with Mayor Wu, aimed at bringing more Bostonians and visitors to holiday events.

We want to know: what do you think of the group’s new tagline? Tell us your thoughts — bonus points if you share other ideas for slogans that could fit Boston.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Sara.

Editor’s pick: The annual Somerville Illuminations Tour kicks off today. Head to the Somerville Arts Council’s website for a map of the best and brightest light displays around town. 💡

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