🌟 For a five-star location

• ~$189 a night
• 1 BA | 1 BA
• Central AC, Wi-Fi, beach chairs

• ~$200 a night
• 1 BD | 1 BA
• Entire condo, laundry in-unit, Wi-Fi, private patio area

🛥️ For a nautical adventure

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• ~$239 a night
• 1 BD | 1 BA
• Kitchenette, long-term stay optional, parking available for additional fee

• ~$330 a night
• 2 BD | 2 BA
• Laundry, Wi-Fi, and heat, is all aboard

🍽️ For a taste of Italy

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• ~$150 a night
• 1 BD | 1 BA
• Shared rooftop patio, dedicated work space, central AC

• ~$88 a night
• 1 BD | 1 BA
• Entire second floor condominium, brick interior, indoor fireplace, self check-in

The best part about a staycation is...

• The Hour of Lead | Friday, Jan. 20-Sunday, March 5 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | SoWa, 460 Harrison Ave., Boston | Free | Explore the fifth annual project by nine artists showcasing the absences, losses, and experiences that weigh on them.
• Greensky Bluegrass | Friday, Jan. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | MGM Music Hall, 2 Lansdowne St., Boston | $32 | See the five-piece bluegrass jam band from Kalamazoo, Michigan at the Fenway music venue.

• Boston Travel & Adventure Show | Saturday, Jan. 21-Sunday, Jan. 22 | Times vary | John B. Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St., Boston | $11-$18 | Plan your next vacation at this showcase featuring hundreds of giveaways, live entertainment, and activities.
• The Great Molasses Flood: Tour with Friends of the Harborwalk | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | FPAC Assemblage, 70 Sleeper St., Boston | Donations encouraged | Meet at the corner of the Envoy Hotel near the Barking Crab for this walking tour.
• Lunar New Year Celebration | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 12-3 p.m. | Brookline High School, 115 Greenough St., Brookline | $5-$15 | Enjoy authentic Taiwanese style finger foods, games, and traditional art performances at this celebration.
• Chunky Knit Pillow Workshop | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 2-3:30 p.m. | CambridgeSide, 100 Cambridgeside Pl., Cambridge | $65 | Make two pillows during this workshop — it’s recommended guests have taken the Chunky Blanket or Chunky Stocking classes as preparation.

• Pinball Tournaments | Sunday, Jan. 22-Sunday, May 28 | Times vary | Silhouette Lounge, 200 Brighton Ave., Allston | Free to attend | Calling all pinball wizards — entry to the weekly tournament is $5.
• Drag Bingo | Sunday, Jan. 22 | 6 p.m. | Time Out Market Boston, 401 Park Dr., Boston | Free | Play bingo for an hour, watch the show, and win prizes at the food hall.
• Boston Bruins vs. San Jose Sharks | Sunday, Jan. 22 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | $130-$844 | Doors open an hour before the match begins.

• 37º | Rain and snow | 90% chance of rain

• The ManRay nightclub in Cambridge’s Central Square has returned after nearly two decades, just down the street from the original location at 40 Prospect St. The revamped club will offer programming as an alternative underground spot with DJs, live music, and weekly themed nights. (Boston Restaurant Talk)

• Boston Medical Center and the Celtics have teamed up to create a new mobile health care unit for mothers and babies. The healthcare van will make ~2,000 visits a year to postpartum patients in low income communities across Boston. The program is expected to launch later this winter. (CBS Boston)

• Things are about to get spicy at Shore Leave. The South End restaurant and bar is bringing back the Guest Chef Series on Tuesday, Jan. 24 with Chef Alex Nystedt and the Hot Chix Boston team. Make reservations now to try the Nashville hot chicken, hot honey tenders, and Old Bay waffle fries. 🍗

• Before the Red Sox travel to Fort Myers to begin spring training, catch them one last time at Winter Weekend in Springfield today and tomorrow. Fans can expect current and former player appearances, panel discussions, photo opportunities with the World Series trophies, and complimentary snacks + refreshments. Tickets start at $50. ⚾

• If you just can’t wait to see the Disney Animation: Immersive Experience in Boston, we have good news. The new immersive show will arrive on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 130 Columbia Ave. Tickets start at $40.

• Lunar New Year begins on Sunday, Jan. 22. Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit (or the Year of the Cat in Vietnam) at one of these community gatherings in the Greater Boston area through Thursday, Feb. 9.

• USA Today’s 10Best is searching for the best museums in the US for 2023. There are eight categories and you can vote once per category daily. Show some love for local favorites like the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Boston Children’s Museum, and the Museum of Science. Voting ends on Monday, Feb. 13 at 12 p.m. 🗳️

• Heading abroad in 2023? Babbel offers lesson plans for 12 different languages spoken throughout Europe (where 59% of our readers plan on traveling to in 2023). Prep for the trip of your dreams with bite-sized, 10-minute lessons that will help you learn the new language in as little as three weeks. 🌏 *

• The plan would limit annual rent increases to 6% plus the consumer price index, and landlords could not surpass the maximum of a 10% raise per year.
• It would include “just cause” eviction protection for tenants.
• The policy would not apply to newer apartment buildings built within the last 15 years and small owner-occupied properties, like triple-deckers.