Plus, pre-game dinner spots around TD Garden.
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🎵 The vinyl countdown

Groove your way into these Boston-area record stores
Buy, sell, and trade records at Nuggets Records.
Buy, sell, and trade records at Nuggets Records. | Photo by @mio.v.la
Unplug the aux cord and dust off your old record player. We’ve rounded up eight vibrant + homey record stores that are totally in tune with your musical needs ahead of Record Store Day on Saturday, April 22.

Vintage Underground, 957 Commonwealth Ave.

Refresh your music selection and wardrobe at this hybrid vintage + record store, owned by Cheapo Records in partnership with Allston’s Vivant Vintage.

Cheapo Records, 538 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge

Since 1954, this Cambridge institution has offered a unique record shopping experience in Central Square with bright neon signs and a retro aesthetic.

GOOD TASTE Records, 4 Thacher St.

For a curated selection of reasonably priced vinyl, check out the Daily Taste to see what’s new at the North End store.

Light of Day Records, 38 Norman St., Everett

The Boston-based record store opened up shop inside Bone Up Brewing — stop by to browse new + vintage vinyl while sipping craft beer.

Two signs reading "Cheapo Records" in yellow

We could spend hours browsing Cheapo’s collection.

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Photo by @telinunu

Nuggets Records, 486 Commonwealth Ave.

Sift through the Kenmore Square store’s record, CD, and cassette collection to find unique and out of print items.

Tres Gatos, 470 Centre St.

Savor some tapas while shopping for records at the full-service restaurant, book, and music store in Jamaica Plain.

Village Vinyl and Hi-Fi, 307 Harvard St., Brookline

Shop used amps, turntables + speakers in addition to the record collection. You can also get your equipment repaired at the Coolidge Corner store.

Wanna Hear It Records, 117A Galen St., Watertown

The Watertown spot opened in 2020 and carries both new and used punk, hardcore, metal, and indie rock vinyl.

Plus, search your neighborhood record store’s website + social media pages to find Record Store Day deals and events.

Bonus: If you’re lacking a turntable in your life, snag yourself a snazzy new record player.
 
Events
Wednesday, April 19
  • Downtown Neighborhood Social | Wednesday, Apr. 19 | 6-8 p.m. | 3rd Space, 12 Summer St., Boston | Free | Join the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District for food, drinks + civic engagement with City Hall leaders.
  • Lonely Hearts Supper Club | Wednesday, Apr. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Bow Market, 1 Bow Mkt Way, Somerville | $130 | The second rendition of the supper club will feature food + wine in an intimate setting.
Thursday, April 20
  • Fairy House Building | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Schoolmaster Hill, Franklin Park | Free | Bring the kids to this magical event during April school vacation week — the Mayor’s Mural Crew will provide instructions for fairy house building.
  • The Larger Conversation: Traveling Inward | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way, Boston | $0-$20 | Join the discussion with a poet, art historian, and journalist to unpack the spiritual dimensions of distance.
Friday, April 21
  • Mayor’s Poetry Program Reading | Friday, Apr. 21 | 12-1:30 p.m. | 1 City Hall Sq., Boston | Free | The poets behind 15 poems selected to be displayed throughout City Hall for a year will participate in a public reading.
Saturday, April 22
  • Earth Day Cleanup | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hammond Park Reservation, Hammond Pond Parkway, Newton | Free | Volunteer to help remove trash and recycling from areas around the Newton reservation.
  • Spring Wine & Seltzer Party | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 3 p.m. | Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr, Boston | $29-$49 | Buy tickets for one of two sessions to enjoy wine and seltzer tastings, live music, and a silent auction with prizes.
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News Notes
Playoffs
  • After Monday night’s 3-1 win against the Florida Panthers, the Bruins are back on the ice for Game Two tonight at 7:30 p.m. Watch the action live on ESPN or grab tickets to see the playoff game at TD Garden.
Eat
  • Speaking of TD Garden, check out this list of nine food options around the sports venue for your pre-game dinner plans. We recommend grabbing a slice from Halftime Pizza or elevating your experience with a cocktail and bistro bites from Ward 8. (Eater Boston)
Active
  • Finished the Marathon but didn’t receive a medal? Fear not. The Boston Athletic Association will be mailing participation medallions to the runners who reached Boylston Street after 5:15 p.m. and haven’t collected their medals yet. (WCVB 5)
Number
  • 56. That’s how many local projects have been selected to receive over $40 million in funding through the City’s Community Preservation Act. Read up on plans for adding more affordable housing and open spaces + supporting historic preservation around Boston.
Community
  • Boston Pride for the People is hosting a virtual town hall on Monday, May 1 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Register to attend for the latest updates on the 2023 Pride Parade and Festival + share feedback on plans for the event.
Featured
Concert
  • The “Girl on Fire,” aka Alicia Keys, will be performing at TD Garden on Sunday, July 9. Tickets to see the “Keys to the Summer Tour” go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 21 at 9 a.m.
Fun Fact
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History

History

The hidden gardens of Beacon Hill
Greenery surrounding a garden in Beacon Hill
“The Secret Garden,” but make it Boston. | Photo via @beaconhillgardenclub
To celebrate National Garden Month, the Massachusetts State Library shared a detailed look at greenery throughout Boston’s history. Let’s keep digging into the city’s hidden garden landscape.

As row houses were built in the Beacon Hill area from the 1820s and 1830s, the narrow yards behind the homes were originally used for functional purposes (think: summer cooking and laundry).

Then, when the 1920s rolled around, the Beacon Hill Garden Club was established to help beautify backyards with urban gardening. Now, there are dozens of lush gardens and blooms behind homes on scenic streets like Mt. Vernon and West Cedar.

Fast forward to today, and the organization is helping Bostonians uncover hidden green spaces with a self-guided tour of 11 private neighborhood gardens. Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 18 and grab a ticket to secure your spot at the annual spring event.
The Wrap
 
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There’s so much history to uncover in Somerville — currently, I’m loving this blog post about my neighborhood.

Apparently, the Charles Williams, Jr. house on Arlington Street was the first home to have a telephone line. Follow the blog, “The Backside of America,” on Facebook to see if Dave Brigham has explored your neighborhood.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Check out our guide to recently opened businesses and spots coming soon.
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