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Get your thrift on

15 secondhand stores around Boston

The Boomerangs shop on Washington Street is small but mighty. | Photo by BOStoday team

Need an excuse to do some shopping? Earth Day is on Saturday, April 22, and one of the best ways to promote sustainability is by shopping secondhand. You’ll support a local business, curate a unique wardrobe, and save clothes from ending up in landfills, to name just a few benefits.

Whether you’re a thrifting enthusiast or are looking to switch up your shopping routine, the Boston area is home to some great thrift, consignment + vintage stores — here are some that we recommend.

Boomerangs, Multiple locations

Operated by AIDS Action, shop for a cause at the Jamaica Plain or Cambridge locations. For a more curated thrifting experience, head to the South End Special Edition location.

The Garment District, 200 Broadway, Cambridge

Browse the store’s vast inventory of new + used clothes, and check out the massive “By the Pound” section to fill up a bag for just $2 per pound.

High Energy Vintage, 429 Somerville Ave., Somerville

Explore a large selection of clothing, shoes, classic vinyl + old school video games in Union Square. Pro tip: Check this schedule to see when the shop will pop up at local markets.

Person holding up a shirt in a pile of clothing on the floor — You haven’t truly experienced Greater Boston thrifting until you’ve shopped at The Garment District.
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Photo by @yellowbirdthrift

Vintage Taste, 100 Charles St.

The timeless consignment boutique in Beacon Hill carries modern designer items — peek at the collection on their website before heading over.

Raspberry Beret, 2302 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge

This upscale consignment store focuses on vintage, high quality, on-trend, and contemporary items. There’s another location in Maynard if you’re looking to thrift a bit further from the city.

Thrifty Threads, 210 Harvard St., Brookline

Never thrift shopped from a church before? Change that with a visit to this volunteer-led secondhand shop, which has been around since 1993.

9 more stores to explore

Events

Friday, April 21

Family-Friendly Wetlands Walk | Friday, Apr. 21 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Roslindale Wetlands, 25 Coniston Rd., Boston | Free | Cap off school vacation week by learning more about wetlands ecology.

Saturday, April 22

Earth Day Plant Pop Up | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Ula Cafe, 284 Amory St., Boston | Free to attend | Allandale Farm will offer plenty of plants for your garden or balcony at the Jamaica Plain cafe.
Youth Job and Resource Fair | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Reggie Lewis Center, 1350 Tremont St., Boston | Free | Connect with over 100 employers and explore career opportunities with free food, raffles, giveaways, and games.
barre3 in Garage B: Earth Day | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | The Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave., Brighton | $20-$40 | Take a 45-minute barre class + participate in a spring wardrobe swap at this Earth Day event in Brighton.
The Clubstation: Le Freak | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | The Substation, 4228 Washington St., Boston | $10-$15 | The Roslindale disco party will feature Vitamin Sea Brewing beverages.

Sunday, April 23

Our Planet: Live in Concert | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston | $35-$134 | See the live concert event, based on the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series.
Happy Hour Market Spring Edition | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 3-7 p.m. | Lamplighter CX, 110 N. First St., Cambridge | Free to attend | Pick up handcrafted gifts from small local businesses at the brewery.

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Sports

⚽ Your family will get a kick out of this

A New England Revolution player kicking the ball during a match.

This ticket package is an unbeatable deal. | Photo provided by New England Revolution

It’s almost game day, Boston. The New England Revolution take on Sporting Kansas City tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Gillette Stadium — and you can snag tickets to get in on the action. Enter: The Family 4 Pack, which includes:

Four tickets (saving fans up to 40% on individual tickets)
Four food + beverage coupons, valued at $60

Saving money on family fun (or an outing with friends) — now that’s a win-win.*

Get the Family 4 Pack

News Notes

Coming Soon

The team behind Mahaniyom in Brookline Village plans to open a second Thai restaurant in the neighborhood. Merai, expected to open in the fall, will focus on a bar program and fusion cuisine. (Eater Boston)

Traffic

There will be four road closures in effect from Sunday, April 23-Sunday, May 21 due to repaving work. Find closure details for Storrow Drive (both inbound and outbound), Leverett Circle, and David G. Mugar Way. (NBC Boston)

Biz

Amazon appears to have halted plans for the Amazon Fresh location in Saugus, which was originally slated to open in early 2022. The company is reportedly slowing expansion of its brick-and-mortar grocery stores. (Boston.com)

Real Estate

The Boston Globe published a guide to 36 Bay State areas with high home buyer activity, including the best Boston and Cambridge neighborhoods for different price brackets. Hyde Park is the top spot for under $700,000, and The Port in Cambridge topped the list for a $900,000+ budget.

Environment

Clean energy might be making its way from Canada to Massachusetts, now that a Maine jury has ruled in favor of constructing a new transmission line. Learn more about the proposed $1 billion project to transmit hydropower from Quebec to the Bay State. (Boston Globe)

Kids

Boston Moms will host “Wicked Good Playdates” again this summer. The series kicks off Tuesday, May 16 with an event at the Little Cocoa Bean Tot Cafe in Jamaica Plain. See the full schedule.

Jobs

Registration is now open for Boston Centers for Youth & Families teen summer programming, including the paid SnapShot photography program. Local teenagers, ages 14-18, can sign up for the program of their choice through the City’s SuccessLink page.

Ranked

No. 1. That’s where TD Garden landed on a player ranking of sports venues with the best fans in the NBA. Before you start celebrating, our city also ranked fifth in the worst fans section of “The Athletic” poll. What can we say? We get people talking. (Boston.com)

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Holiday

Demain, c’est le Jour de la Terre. Cet événement mondial a été fondé en 1970 par un sénateur des États-Unis qui avait été témoin d’une terrible marée noire. Le Jour de la Terre est désormais célébré par plus d’un milliard de personnes dans 193 pays autour du globe. Translate this news with Babbel (currently offering 55% off lessons) in The Wrap at the bottom of our newsletter.*

Shop

We’re firm believers in spoiling the ones we love — especially our pets. That’s why we’re adding these two things to our shopping carts: this customizable velvet collar and this durable bed that features a removable slipcover. Don’t forget the treats. We love these soft chews for doggos and these freeze dried snacks for cats.
Celebrate Earth Day by supporting some of our Six & Main brands. Rainier Watch, a business inspired by mountains, gives a portion of its sales to organizations that protect National Parks, and Plant Based Candles allows customers to reuse the vessel as a planter with wildflower seeds included in each order.

Arts

✍️ Shall we compare thee to a poet?

Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest

A graphic with the words "2023 poetry contest finalists"

Drumroll, please. | Graphic by 6AM City

This April, we ran a poetry contest to celebrate National Poetry Month. We challenged you, our readers, to craft a poem using only the words that appeared in one of our newsletters (here are the original contest guidelines if you want to give it a try).

Turns out, you’re all poets and we didn’t even know it. We were beyond thrilled to read the original, creative, and awe-inspiring poems Bostonians created from our newsletter copy. Check out the poems with the button below, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite.

“Look Up” by Lexi Shetty
“wellness instructions” by Christine del Castillo
“Reasons to Live in the Present” by Melissa Braaten

Read their poems

Asked

Which poem should we crown the winner?

A. “Look Up” by Lexi Shetty
B. “wellness instructions” by Christine del Castillo
C. “Reasons to Live in the Present” by Melissa Braaten

Cast your vote

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Sara

Holiday, translated: Tomorrow is Earth Day. The global holiday dates back to 1970, when it was spearheaded by a US senator who witnessed an oil spill first hand. Now, it’s observed by 1+ billion people across 193 countries. Brush up on your French skills with a subscription to Babbel (currently 55% off exclusively for BOStoday readers).*

From the editor

This concert is the hottest ticket in town. Free tickets to the “Concert for the City” performance on Sunday, May 7 were gone within an hour of being posted yesterday. If you were one of the lucky Bostonians to snag a spot, please report back about Mayor Wu’s piano playing skills.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Read up on expert-approved munchies + the City’s new mural consultant.

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