Trivia reservations are recommended but not required for the Dorchester brewery. | Photo by @mnbeerexperience
Ready to test your knowledge? We’ve rounded up 10 local spots that host regular trivia nights.
Monday
Remnant Brewing | 2 Bow Market Way, Somerville | 7 p.m. Pro tip: Grab some brain fuel before at Saus, Buenas, or Mike & Patty’s.
The Burren, 247 Elm St., Somerville | 8 p.m. Pro tip: Don’t forget to try the traditional Irish pub food on the menu, like Guinness beef stew and fish and chips.
Tuesday
Lamplighter Brewing Co. | 284 Broadway + 110 N. First St., Cambridge | 7 p.m. Pro tip: Seats fill up quick, so arrive ~6 p.m. if you want a table.
Coolidge Corner Clubhouse | 307 Harvard St., Brookline | 8 p.m. Pro tip: This spot also serves breakfast daily until 3 p.m.
Wednesday
Dorchester Brewing Co. | 1250 Massachusetts Ave. | 7 p.m. Pro tip: This “Hump Day Trivia” trivia is completely digital, so don’t leave your phone at home.
Joe Sent Me | 849 Main St., Waltham | 7:30 p.m. Pro tip: There’s also trivia at the Cambridge location on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday
GrandTen Distilling | 383 Dorchester Ave. | 7 p.m. Pro tip: Prepare for a “Guess Who” round during this seven-round “King Trivia.”
Echo Bridge Restaurant & Cafe | 1068 Chestnut St., Newton | 7 p.m. Pro tip: If you enjoy the trivia, head back on Tuesdays for Music Bingo.
Friday
Trident Booksellers & Cafe | 338 Newbury St. | 7 p.m. Pro tip: If this general interest trivia doesn’t interest you, check out the calendar for upcoming themed trivia nights.
Saturday
The Puddingstone Tavern | 1592 Tremont St. | 7 p.m. Pro tip: Enjoy Puddingstone’s outdoor patio and garden.
Porto’s Porchetta Roast | Monday, July 24 | 6-10 p.m. | Porto, Ring Rd., Boston | $150 | Make reservations to enjoy this family-style dining experience with a Porchetta Roast menu.
Louis Tomlinson | Monday, July 24-Tuesday, July 25 | 7 p.m. | MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Lansdowne St., Boston | $42+ | See one of two shows for the “Faith In The Future World Tour 2023.”
Tuesday, July 25
Music Bingo | Tuesday, July 25-Tuesday, Dec. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St., Boston | Free | Listen up for the songs instead of the numbers to score Bingo at this game night.
Wednesday, July 26
Bike Seaport | Wednesday, July 26-Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 7:30-11:30 a.m. | Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave., Boston | Free | Make a reservation for a complimentary bike check-up session in the Seaport.
Sunday, Aug. 6
Dine Out Boston | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 12 p.m.-12 a.m. | Dine Out Boston | Price of purchase | Featuring exclusive menus and unbeatable prices, it’s the perfect time for foodies, families, and friends alike to taste the best Boston has to offer.*
One of our favorites: Methodical Coffee, perfect for those looking for complex and original flavor profiles. | Photo via Methodical Coffee + Six & Main
Put down the chain coffee and cozy up to these thoughtfully crafted coffee brands. Plus, get 20% off your first purchase.
Stop and smell the roses: Methodical Coffee’s Pink Lady
Stella Newton announced it will open this week. The restaurant comes from Chef Evan Deluty, whose original Stella restaurant in South End closed in 2020. The Newton location will focus on takeout dining, with a menu of Italian classics like meatballs, bolognese, and pizza.
Seasonal
While many Mass beaches are closing, a favorite is opening for the first time in three years. Southie’s L Street Beach will open tomorrow, July 25. The beach had been closed during the $31.2 million renovations to the BCYF Curley Community Center, with further delays caused when a threatened bird species nested on the beach. (WCVB5 + Boston Herald)
Biz
Deloitte has signed on for 138,000 sqft of office space at Winthrop Center. Reminder: The Winthrop Center was designed in collaboration with MIT professors to be incredibly energy-efficient as the largest Passive House office building in the world. Deloitte will take over the space in 2024. (NEREJ)
Tech
Boston University, BankProv, and six other organizations have joined the Mass Fintech Hub, aiding its state-wide mission to advance fintech (read: using technology to improve and automate financial services). Bonus: Plan ahead for Boston Fintech Week this Tuesday, Oct. 10-Friday, Oct. 13. (Digital Journal)
Drink
The votes are in on which local bartender made the best Summer Sling. Our reader’s choice winner is Nicole Baker from Pammy’s with 38% of 1,200+ votes. Meanwhile, Will Isaza’s winner is Ryan Polhemus from Offsuit. Congrats, bartenders — and thanks for the delicious slings.
Biz
Doing good business
All minority and female small business owners should apply to this Boston Public Market program
Lifebloom, a high-end candle company, participated this year and won free selling space in the Boston Public Market. | Photo by @lifebloom
Small business owners, listen up: Applications are officially open for 2023-2024 Boston Public Market Entrepreneurship Forum.
Powered by Citizens, the forum will offer business development to minority and female small business owners in the New England area. Plus, eligible forum participants can compete in the Boston Public Market incubator competition — a contest to win grants up to $5,000 + free rent space in Boston Public Market.
Here are the details.
The Entrepreneurship Forum
Participants will take one business seminar a month, from October 2023 to April 2024.
Topics include developing a business plan, branding, and marketing.
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