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37º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:12 a.m. | Sunset 4:28 p.m.

Men and women wearing Volo t-shirts and playing flag football on a field outdoors

Through leagues and daily play, Volo Sports offers opportunities for fun, fitness, and social connection. | Photo provided by Volo Sports

Looking for a new way to get active? How about a place to meet new people and make friends (or even find a future partner)? Maybe you have a solid workout regimen, a robust circle of friends, and the perfect spouse, but want to tap into your competitive side, let off some steam, and just plain have fun. Enter: Volo Sports.

Through leagues and daily play, Volo Sports creates opportunities for genuine community and social connection for Bostonians. Sports offered include the traditional lineup like soccer, basketball, and volleyball, plus social sports like kickball, cornhole, and even bar games. Heard about the pickleball craze that’s sweeping the nation? They have that too.

Here’s how their two main offerings work:

Leagues: Join a team and play once a week for six to eight weeks.
Daily play: Can’t commit to a league? With a Volo Pass ($35/month), you can drop into a team as a sub or join a pickup game whenever your schedule allows.

Ready to get outside, get active, and get social? Learn more about Volo and register for a league or score a Volo Pass. Bonus: Use code BOStoday to save $10 on spring league registration.*

Let's play

Asked

What sport would you most like to play?

A. Soccer
B. Kickball
C. Basketball
D. Pickleball

Tell us here

Events

Thursday, March 30

ArtsThursdays: Light Up the Museums | Thursday, Mar. 30 | 5-9 p.m. | Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge | Free | Enjoy handcrafted mocktails by CraftHouse Bartending and desserts in the museum’s galleries.
red wine & dine me | Thursday, Mar. 30 | 7-8 p.m. | curds&co, 288 Washington St., Brookline | $65 | Warm up with red wine and cheese pairings during a cozy evening at the Brookline shop.

Friday, March 31

Karaoke Night | Friday, Mar. 31 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Lamplighter CX, 110 N First St., Cambridge | Free | Don’t miss the first official karaoke event at the Cambridge Crossing brewery.

Saturday, April 1

Harvard Square Food Tour | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Off The Beaten Path Food Tours and Experiences, 18 Brattle St., Cambridge | $70 | Take a local foodie tour to try Mark Zuckerberg’s favorite college pizza, creative tiki eats, and traditional Greek cuisine.

Sunday, April 2

No Frills All Fun Clothing Swap and Repair Day | Sunday, Apr. 2 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Multicultural Arts Center, 41 Second St., Cambridge | $5-$20 | Bring up to 15 gently used clothing items for a community swap event, featuring simple repairs starting at $5.
Taproom Yoga | Sunday, Apr. 2 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Night Shift Brewing, 87 Santilli Hwy., Everett | $15 | Unwind from the week with a group yoga session at the Everett brewery.

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News Notes

Weather

42º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain

Open

A third location of the community grocery store Daily Table opens today in Mattapan. The 474 River St. location is part of a $57 million project called The Loop at Mattapan Station.

Development

There’s a new development proposed for the former Boston Globe headquarters on Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester. Plans for the 305,000-sqft lab building include an elevated pedestrian walkway connecting the lab and main building + three levels of underground parking. (Boston Globe)

Watch

Nicole Kidman is heading to the Cape next week to begin filming “The Perfect Couple.” The six-episode Netflix series based on Elin Hilderbrand’s novel is set to shoot around the Chatham area until late June. (Boston.com)

Seasonal

The hanging nasturtiums have returned to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The vines of orange blossoms in the courtyard will remain in bloom for ~three weeks. Pro tip: Stop by this evening, since the Fenway museum is open until 9 p.m. on Thursdays.

Today Is

Opening Day for the Red Sox. ICYMI, read our guide for what to know before you go to Fenway Park this season. If you’d prefer to catch the action from home, stream today’s game at 2:10 p.m. with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV STREAM.

Number

$35. That’s the price for a private vehicle weekly pass to Acadia National Park this season. All weekly entrance passes are increasing by $5 starting Saturday, April 1. Plus, annual passes to the park will increase to $70 from the previous $55 price tag. (Boston.com)

Regional

First shoes, now showtime. The site of a former shoe store in downtown Nashua, NH, has transformed into a venue for music and live performance. The Nashua Center for the Arts is set to host its first shows in April — check out the upcoming performances. (Boston Business Journals)

Legacy

Boston activist and politician Mel King died Tuesday evening at the age of 94. The community advocate served as a state legislator, educator, and was our city’s first Black mayoral candidate to advance to a general election. (WGBH)

Shop

If your vacuum isn’t picking up dirt and debris like it used to, it may be time for a new one. This handheld Shark vacuum is lightweight, cordless, and highly rated on Amazon. Or splurge on the Dyson V11 Cordless Vacuum that sucks up particles as small as allergens and bacteria.
Are your kids ready for springtime family photos? Our online store (Six & Main) features Ducks and Drakes, a children’s clothing company with tall kids at the heart of its style and designs. Shop the perfect fit now.

Eat and Drink

Now we’re cooking

Three images side by side of dishes at restaurants

Let’s make some noise for the Bay State’s food scene. | Photos by @allisoneeeeats, @nomumashita + @alyssablumstein

The competition is heating up for the 2023 James Beard Awards — three local eateries have advanced to the foodie award’s finalists list.

🍽️ Krasi
Valentine Howell, chef of this chic Greek eatery in Back Bay, is up for Best Chef in the Northeast. Visit to try traditional dishes like Tsipoura (grilled sea bream) and sip from the extensive Greek wine list.

🍽️ Yunnan Kitchen
Our other local Best Chef nominee is Yisha Siu. The Chinese restaurant, located in the South End, serves Dian (or Yunnan) cuisine like boiled pork in chili oil and lemongrass tilapia.

🍽️ Nightshade Noodle Bar
Rachel Miller, the force behind this Lynn noodle spot, is an Outstanding Chef finalist. Take a ~30-minute drive from Boston to sample from the 14 available Vietnamese and French-inspired tasting menus.

Stay tuned to see who’s named restaurant royalty at the Monday, June 5 awards ceremony.

The Wrap

Today’s Edition By:
Sara

From the Editor

It’s almost time for my spring Volo league to start up — catch me at the Assembly Row pickleball courts this season. The sport is so addicting that I can totally see why it was one of our most Googled phrases in 2022.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Prepare for this year’s Sox season (and let’s manifest some wins together).

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