06.23.2023

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

Culture

A kid’s perfect day in Boston

Exterior shot of Boston Children's Museum

Check the museum’s calendar for up-to-date programming information. | Photo by @exploringpaths

Sorry, but — NO ADULTS ALLOWED — this one is for the kids. Grown-up, please hand this over to your little one. Got it, kiddo? Let’s plan a family day together. Here’s a fun schedule for you to try.

Morning

Be a chef and cook breakfast for the adults at home. The night before, ask your family to choose from one of these recipes. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if any of the instructions seem confusing.

While you eat, talk about your plan for the day. Ask your family to help you prepare a backpack with things you’ll need. We suggest bringing:

🍫 Plenty of snacks like granola bars
💧 A water bottle
🧢 A hat

If you have time before heading to lunch, play at a playground like Martin’s Park.

Afternoon

For lunch, head to Pastoral for pizza — tell the grown-ups that a ticket to the museum gets you a discount. After you’ve filled your belly, spend the afternoon exploring the Boston Children’s Museum. What are you looking forward to most? Taking the spotlight at KidStage? Exploring a real Japanese house? Or being a scientist at the STEAM lab?

Evening

Wrap up the day with a family dinner. Head to one of our local farmers markets to pick out foods you can make together. Over dinner, talk about everything you did today. Ask questions like:

🧠 What was something new you learned?
🤡 What was something funny that happened?
👀 What would we do differently if we did that again?
👍 What do you definitely want to do again? (And again and again…)

Grown-ups — take pictures along the way and share them with us. Also, send us more family-friendly recommendations and we may just feature them in an upcoming newsletter.

Asked

What family-friendly recommendations do you have?

Let us know

Events

Friday, June 23

Boston Harbor Distillery Whiskey Dinner | Friday, June 23 | 6:30 p.m. | The Smoke Shop BBQ - Harvard Square, 8 Holyoke St., Cambridge | $60 | Learn about whiskey from the owner of Boston Harbor Distillery and enjoy three tastings with your barbecue dinner.
WasFest: Dark Star Orchestra | Friday, June 23-Sunday, June 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Boch Center, 270 Tremont St., Boston | $24-$129 | Kick off the weekend festival with this performance and keep the music going with a lineup curated by legendary music producer Don Was.
Summer Sounds on the Patio | Friday, June 23 | 5-7 p.m. | Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston | Free | Head to the downtown public market early to grab a seat on the patio for live music from CHARLEY T.

Saturday, June 24

Summer Solstice Celebration | Saturday, June 24 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston | Free | Join the Soma Yoga community in the heart of the North End for an outdoor yoga class.
Boston Pizza Festival | Saturday, June 24-Sunday, June 25 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Sq., Boston | $11-$30 | Enter the City Hall Plaza festival for free — you can grab pizza slice tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line for a piece of ‘za.
Dalton and the Sheriffs | Saturday, June 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston | $25 | See the Boston-based band perform at the outdoor music venue on the waterfront.

Sunday, June 25

Speedway Block Party | Sunday, June 25 | 12-5 p.m. | Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave., Brighton | Free to attend | Kick off summer at the Brighton marketplace’s block party.
2nd Annual Revere Beach Pride | Sunday, June 25 | 2-6 p.m. | Waterfront Square on Revere Beach, 400 Ocean Ave., Revere | Free | Celebrate Pride at the beach with food and drink specials, live music, a photobooth, and fireworks.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Announced

Massachusetts native Kristie Mewis will play for the US women’s national soccer team in the 2023 FIFA World Cup. This is the first time the 32-year-old from Hanson will play in the world tournament, which begins in Australia and New Zealand next month. (WCVB 5)

Health

Boston Children’s Hospital made the US News & World Reports list of the best pediatric hospitals in the US. This is the first time in nine years the local hospital was ranked second — the No. 1 spot went to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

Active

Swing for the fences in the Mayor’s Cup Softball Tournament. The free tournament is still accepting team sign-ups for the weekend of July 7-9 and July 14-16. Contact the city officials for more information.

Closed

Celebrity Chef Matthew Kenney has closed the Back Bay location of Double Zero at 162 Newbury St. The vegan pizzeria debuted in Manhattan and still has locations in NYC and California. (Boston Restaurant Talk)

Environment

Thousands of dead fish were released into the water near Pickering Wharf in Salem this week due to a mechanical failure on a commercial boat. The state’s Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs report that winds and tides have moved the fish to South River and Pickering Wharf. (NBC 10)

Asked

Recently, we asked you to get creative + make Boston into a unique flavor of ice cream using one to three locally procured ingredients. What flavor are you crafting up? Share it with us and we may feature it in an upcoming newsletter.

Community

Sip back and relax this summer with a staycation at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Enjoy cold cocktails by a rooftop pool all within walking distance to the bustling attractions of the Seaport. Go ahead and treat yourself.*

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.*

Wellness

“How many cups of coffee do you have daily?” If your answer is, “The limit does not exist” — and you need a little boost to keep you going through the workday — take this three-minute quiz to see which natural adaptogen supplement you should try (for 15% off with code 6amcity).*

Arts

🐄 Your eyes aren’t playing tricks on mooo

Cows for a cause in Boston

Three photos of cows placed around Boston in the Cow Parade.

Three cows spotted around Boston in the cow parade. | Photos by BOStoday

We have no beef with this new art pop-up turning Boston from Beantown to Cowtown. To celebrate 75 years of The Jimmy Fund, the CowParade New England will be be on display now through Sept. 4.

The parade features 75 life-sized cows, each decorated by local artists and located across the Greater Boston area. The cows will be sold to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Curious how you can get involved? The public art display is open to everyone, and there’s a helpful pasture map to make spotting the cows easy. Once you find them, don’t forget to snap a photo with the udderly beautiful creations and share it to social media. Be sure to tag @TheJimmyFund and use the hashtag #CowParadeNE. There will be weekly photo challenges for prizes like T-shirts and hats.

Get moooving — let us know how many you can find and which mooosterpiece is your favorite.

Shoutout

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Answered

This week, we asked you for sushi recomendations and here’s what you said:

A sushi plate from Fat Baby in South Boston. — Enjoy your sushi with sides like Kung Pao brussel sprouts or edamame.
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Photo by @goooooodeatz

We asked you to help us keep the sushi conversation rolling — here’s what a few readers said:

Elicia G. + John K. both sent in Genki Ya, with multiple locations.
Donna P. recommended Shun’s Kitchen located at 520 Columbus Ave. + Fuji in Quincy.

City Editor Jess is excited to check out the new Kura Sushi location in Framingham today. Bonus: There will also be a new Dorchester location of the revolving sushi bar soon.

Hungry for more?

The Wrap

Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica

From the editor

Yes Chef — I will be spending this weekend binging the new season of “The Bear.” Did you know that Ayo Edebiri, who plays the young sous chef Sydney Adamu, is from Dorchester?

If this is news to you, there’s only one season to catch up on. Watch to stay up to date on what will surely keep people yelling “Yes Chef” this summer.

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