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🎵 It’s a porch party

Porchfest season is just turning up
A DJ playing for a crowd at JP Porchfest.
Porchfest is a day for the community to celebrate local musicians, bands, and DJs. | Photo by @joetagz_dj
It’s time to turn up the volume and prepare for Porchfest season. Settle in — we’re breaking down the beats and details for these musical community celebrations.

What is a Porchfest?
These community-focused events take place in various neighborhoods and connect residents with the arts in their own backyard, literally. The event teams will take over and coordinate live performances on any available space (think: porch, yard, or stoop). The goal is to build neighborhood goodwill and civic engagement + support the local arts community.

How can I get involved?
If you live in a community that’s planning a Porchfest or own a neighborhood storefront, share your space to host local talent. Neighbors can then stroll from block to block and enjoy the sounds of the neighborhood.

Pro tips: Remember to party responsibly, stay out of the streets and keep to the sidewalks + be respectful of your neighbors’ spaces. Most importantly, have fun.

Ready to party?
Save the date for these Saturday celebrations:

Somerville Porchfest — May 11
If the event needs to move to the raindate on Sunday, May 12, it will be called on Friday at 12 p.m. Dating back to 2011, this decentralized music festival brings Somervillians and the community together to share their love of playing and listening to music.

Watertown Porchfest — May 18
This Saturday event will feature over 130 artists across 70+ porches.

Dorchfest — June 1
This year’s Dorchfest will run from 1-5 p.m. and feature multiple genres including electronic, rock, folk, pop, and hip hop.

Fenway Porchfest — June 15
This year’s event will take place across a wide variety of residential, institutional, and park sites throughout the Fenway Neighborhood.

Jamaica Plain Porchfest — Aug. 24
Established in 2014, JP Porchfest has an expansive understanding and appreciation of the arts. Each year, the festival offers a wide array of performances that include music, storytelling, and dance.

Bonus: Brookline Porchfest will return on Sept. 28.
Asked

Have you been to a Porchfest before?
A. Yes, it’s my favorite day of the year
B. Not yet, it’s on my bucket list
C. No, I don’t like the crowds
Speak up
 
Events

Tuesday, May 2
  • Dumpling Class | Tuesday, May 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Mei Mei Dumpling Factory, 58 Old Colony Ave., Boston | $88 | This two-hour class will cover the hand folding techniques of dumpling making and show you how to achieve the perfect pan-seared bite.
  • Gallery Night Tuesdays | Tuesday, May 2 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St., Boston | Free | Visit the Liberty Lobby to see the work from Artistry by Lisa and sample complimentary cheeses.
Wednesday, May 3
  • Brewery Sip & Paint Night | Wednesday, May 3 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Lamplighter Brewing, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | $35 | Grab a local brew to sip while you paint a Frida Kahlo portrait with Galeria de Chuwi.
Thursday, May 4
  • Fenway’s Got Talent | Thursday, May 4 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr., Boston | Free | Register to see who wins the final round of this neighborhood talent show.
Friday, May 5
  • Charity Comedy Night | Friday, May 5 | 9 p.m. | Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston | $20 | Tickets to this comedy show include one beer in support of The Angel Fund.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Traffic
  • Sections of the Tobin Bridge will be closed overnight starting at 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays for ~three months. Two lanes will remain open at all times for the duration of the repairs. (WCVB 5)
Coming Soon
  • Virginia-based chain Bartaco has applied for permits to open a new location in the Fenway neighborhood at 100 Van Ness St. If approved, the second Boston location will have a dining area with a full bar + patio. (Boston Restaurant Talk)
Open
  • Cafe Weekend and Say Coffee Co. have teamed up to open a new downtown location. Say Weekend opens today at 11:30 a.m., and will serve up Korean bakery treats + Vietnamese coffee in the Financial District at 99 Summer St.
Concert
  • You don’t want to miss a thing when Aerosmith comes to TD Garden for the rock band’s farewell “Peace Out Tour” on Sunday, December 31. Tickets to the New Year’s Eve show go on sale on Friday, May 5 at 10 a.m.
Community
  • The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s summer schedule features free events and activities for all ages, including intimate concerts, neighborhood movie nights, fitness classes, and watercolor painting workshops. Make plans for fun all summer long from June through August.
Ranked
  • No. 1. That’s where Massachusetts ranked on WalletHub’s list of the best states for working moms. The recent study compared each state’s day care options, the cost of child care, and work-life balance.
Feel Good
  • A Massachusetts father rode a bike for 1,600 miles from Falmouth, FL to Falmouth, MA to raise money for ALS patients in the Bay State. Jim Bruce made 29 stops and raised over $85,000 for the local nonprofit organization Compassionate Care ALS. (CBS Boston)
Holiday
  • How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.
Events

🐎 Celebrate the “Run for the Roses”

Derby Day in Boston
Mint juleps in metallic cups.
Celebrate Derby Day with Mint juleps at the OAK Long Bar + Kitchen | Photo courtesy of OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
Grab your hats and get ready for the “most exciting two minutes in sports.” Saturday, May 4 is the running of the Kentucky Derby. While we unfortunately won’t be visiting our friends at LOUtoday or heading to Churchill Downs to see the 150th race, we can celebrate locally with these Derby Day events around Boston.

Joe’s Waterfront, 100 Atlantic Ave.
Starting at 4 p.m., the “Run for the Roses” watch party will begin with Derby-inspired cocktails and plenty of munchies. Take a picture with actual ponies from Hunter Haven Farm in Groveland, or try your luck at the raffle.

High Street Place, 100 High St.
The third annual “Down & Derby” event will kick off at 4 p.m. Make your way down the green carpet and enjoy classic cocktails and special menu offerings, as well as a 50/50 raffle.

Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr.
Don your fanciest Derby hat— it could win you a $100 Time Out Market gift card.

The Sporting Club, 450 Summer St.
The “Running of the Roses” party features a fashion show with designs by Mel The Clothing, live music by Elephant in the Room, a silent auction — and you can take home a Kentucky Derby glass.

Tall Ship Boston, 1 East Pier Drive, East Boston
At Tall Ship Boston’s second annual party, take a picture in the Maker’s Mark 360 photo booth, play lawn games, and compete in the raffle.

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen, 138 St. James Ave.
Make your reservations early to relish the à la carte food and drink specials that are available starting at 12 p.m.— like the chicken sandwich topped with pimento cheese, candied bacon, maple bourbon glaze, and macerated peaches. Derby Day attire is encouraged for the chance to win two Red Sox tickets.
The Wrap
 
Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
May I introduce you to a new reason to drink for a cause? Head to Time Out Market to sip this month’s charity cocktail: the Pineapple Daiquiri. Each cocktail will help support 826 Boston, an educational nonprofit that provides free writing + tutoring programs for local students. Cheers to that.
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