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Boston Calling 2023 lineup announced

This local music festival is calling our names. | Photo provided by Crash Line Productions

Boston Calling has dropped the mic on the full lineup of artists performing this summer, and it’s music to our ears.

The 12th edition of the three-day festival is happening Memorial Day weekend at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston.

Without further ado, here are the headliners we’ve all been waiting for:

Friday, May 26: Foo Fighters + Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Saturday, May 27: The Lumineers + Alanis Morissette
Sunday, May 28: Paramore + Queens of the Stone Age

There will be a total of 20 performances from artists with local ties. One of those artists is Vermont native Noah Kahan, the singer and songwriter behind some of our favorite lyrics of all time: “I’m mean because I grew up in New England.”

This year, all tickets will be released at the same time during the pre-sale — sign up now and mark your calendars for tomorrow at 10 a.m. to get three-day (starting at $300) or single-day tickets (starting at $140).

For those who want to step up the festival-going experience, there is a new GA+ offering this year. You’ll be able to upgrade your ticket to gain access to the Thomas Tew VIP Reserve Lounge and keep cool in the shade while you sip craft cocktails from the cash bar.

Pro tip: Follow Boston Calling on Instagram to stay up to date on more news, like the food vendors + festival map.

Which tickets will you be snagging?

A. Just one day
B. All three days
C. VIP or platinum
D. None, I’m booked that weekend

LET US KNOW

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Wednesday, Jan. 11

Community Run Club | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 6:30-8 a.m. | Boston Bouldering Project, 12A Tyler St., Somerville | Free | Join the Somerville rock climbing gym’s running group, led by trainer Ben Bourez.
Anime/Manga Club | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton | Free | Discuss your favorite anime series, participate in a manga share and swap, and create anime-themed crafts.
Books and Brews | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 6:15-7:30 p.m. | Aeronaut Brewing Company, 14 Tyler St., Somerville | Free | Grab a beer and discuss “Red at the Bone” by Jacqueline Woodson.

Thursday, Jan. 12

Rooted: A Yoga and Live Plant Music Experience | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 6-7:30 p.m. | MIT, Building 3, Room 333, Cambridge | Free | Experience a gentle yoga flow class + live performance of plant music.
Hubbub Comedy Night | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Lamplighter CX, 110 N First St., Cambridge | $15-$20 | Find out what all the hubbub is about at this brewery comedy night.

Friday, Jan. 13

Old Fashion House Party | Friday, Jan. 13 | 11:30 p.m. | Improv Asylum, 216 Hanover St., Boston | $15 | It’s a good old fashioned house party — aka an hour-long improvised show.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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What’s your best pickup line?

Do you think you have the best local pickup line? | Graphic by 6AM City

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’ve got love on the brain.

To usher in the month of love, we want to hear the best pickup lines in the city. The pickup line must include the name of our beloved city, something that our city is known for, or a local landmark. It can be so sweet that it almost gives us a cavity.

We’ll use these pickup lines for something fun soon — keep your (heart) eyes peeled. 😍

So, let’s hear it…

DROP YOUR BEST LINE

Weather

35º | Mostly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Coming Soon

Cambridge bread bakery Iggy’s is opening a new cafe in Huron Village. Expected to open before this summer, the shop will serve croissants, coffee + tea, as well as a curated wine and beer list on select evenings. 🥖 (Boston Magazine)

Open

There is now a third VESTER Cafe location. Visit at 101 Rogers St. in Cambridge, inside the Foundry building, to sip and drink from the limited menu of cafe favorites. ☕

Closing

Tanám in Somerville’s Bow Market will permanently close on Saturday, Jan. 14. The Filipinx American restaurant opened in 2019 and was recognized nationally for dishes like tidtad, made with sweetbreads and blood curd. (Eater Boston)

Number

2,647. That’s how many residential units the Boston Planning & Development Agency approved in 2022, down ~60% from the year prior. Developers are expecting a continued housing development slowdown this year due to new city policies + high interest rates. (Boston Globe)

Arts

Navigate to the Central Library to explore a new map-themed exhibition opening Friday, Jan. 13. “Building Blocks: Boston Stories from Urban Atlases” at the Leventhal Map & Education Center features rare materials from the library’s collection of maps and atlases + sketches of familiar local landscapes. 🗺️

Plan Ahead

“Antiques Roadshow” is heading to Massachusetts this summer. The long-running PBS show will film three episodes in Sturbridge on Tuesday, June 13. Entry to the appraisal event will be free, but tickets are required. 🎟️ (Boston.com)

Answered

The answer to yesterday’s guessing game? The one and only Jennifer Coolidge. Congrats to everyone who sent in the correct answer — a special shoutout is in order for reader Janice P., who was the first to name the Norwell native.

Try This

Need a break from the bitter New England winter? We found a tropical oasis right here in the city. Make your reservations at Lifted, located on the fifth floor of the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Check out our experience filled with colorful cocktails, city views, and delish dishes. 🌴 *

Learn

If one of your New Year’s resolutions includes learning a new language — now’s your time to shine. Babbel is offering 55% off subscriptions for a limited time. How does it work? Short, 10-minute lessons (designed by real language teachers) will make you conversational in as little as three weeks of consistent practice. First step: Pick a language. 🌏 *

Finance

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Dunkin’ double take

Ben Affleck spotted at a Medford Dunkin’

Screenshot of Instagram post showing Ben Affleck serving at Dunkin'

The “Good Will Hunting” star sure loves caffeine. | Original photo by @lisamackay7

This Cambridge native + Dunkin’ are the perfect blend.

Ben Affleck was spotted yesterday behind the counter at a Dunkin’ in Medford, along with Jennifer Lopez. Rumor has it he’s in town shooting a new commercial for Boston’s go-to coffee spot, continuing his years-long Dunkin’ love affair.

If you’re just now learning about the actor’s Dunkin’ connection, we’ll break it down for you:

☕ He drinks it every day. While we love a medium iced regular every now and then, his Dunkin’ devotion is definitely more intense.

☕ There are so many paparazzi photos of him with a Dunkin’ cup in his hand that we’re starting to lose count — here’s a quick ranking of the top 15.

☕ In our humble opinion, nothing will ever beat these photos of Ben juggling his multiple coffees + munchkins while wearing a “Believe in Boston” shirt, aka “the most 2020 thing ever.”

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Sara.

Editor’s pick: There are only a few more days until “The Last of Us” comes out on HBO, and I’m willing to bet there will be some familiar visuals. The series, which is based on the post-apocalyptic video game, is partially based in Boston.

I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled for this shot of State Street, among other local landmarks, when the show drops on Sunday, Jan. 15. 📺

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Check out our roundup of 10 interesting jobs in the city.

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