08.01.2023

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Today’s Forecast

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

A concert a day keeps the FOMO away

Plan Ahead: Concerts in Boston

The new Fenway venue will host the awards ceremony.

Find this 5,000 seat music venue next to Fenway Park | Photo by @lmcancro

Springsteen, Zac Brown Band + Nickleback

Events

Tuesday, Aug. 1

Seaport Sweat: Sculpt that sASS | Tuesday, Aug. 1-Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave., Boston | Free | This sASSy sculpt class builds muscle, strength, and endurance while moving + grooving to the beat.

Wednesday, Aug. 2

Dorchester Neighborhood Concert | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 7 p.m. | Dorchester Park, Adams Street, Boston | Free | Join the ParkARTS Neighborhood Concert Series to listen to the Billy Joel tribute band River of Dreams.
Stories from the Gut | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Castle Island Brewing, 10 Old Colony Ave., Boston | $60-$80 | Join the Young Professionals Committee for the annual summer event to support the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.

Thursday, Aug. 3

ICA: Harborwalk Sounds | Thursday, Aug. 3-Thursday, Aug. 31 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Dr., Boston | Free | A summer classic at the ICA returns with tunes from Berklee College of Music students.

Friday, Aug. 4

SoWa First Friday | Friday, Aug. 4 | 5-9 p.m. | SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave., Boston | Free | Browse the studios and meet the artists on First Friday.

Saturday, Aug. 5

Summer Flicks | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 6-10:30 p.m. | Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Boston | Free | Bring the family for a free screening of “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” on the South Garden lawn.

Sunday, Aug. 6

Dine Out Boston | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 12 p.m.-12 a.m. | Dine Out Boston, 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.*

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Giveaway

City

Enter to win a historic piece of hand-crafted furniture

Presented by a BOStoday Partner

A person using a power tool on a project at North Bennet Street School.

You can enter this giveaway for a chance to add this one-of-a-kind piece of furniture to your home. | Photo provided by North Bennet Street School

Add new flair to your home with a stunning table made of salvaged oak flooring from the Boston Celtics’ former training facility. The best part: You have a chance to get this piece of history for free when you enter this giveaway.

North Bennet Street School (NBSS), known as America’s first trade school, is raffling off the modern oak table to one lucky winner this summer. The reclaimed material’s journey is an incredible story that embodies craftsmanship, sustainability, and creative ingenuity. Donated to NBSS to highlight the skilled trades, the flooring went through a lengthy process from raw to refined, before being designed and built by a sought-after maker.

The school offers career training in traditional crafts and trades as well as fun, short courses for adults in woodworking, bookbinding, jewelry making, and more.

Interested in starting a program or taking a class at NBSS? Request more information.

Learn more and enter to win

News Notes

Civic

Mayor Wu signed an executive order yesterday eliminating the use of fossil fuels in new construction and major renovations of city buildings. Effective immediately, all new municipal buildings and major renovations will operate without fossil fuels, reducing emissions from the building sector.

State

Massachusetts lawmakers voted on the state’s annual budget after reaching an agreement on the $56 million spending bill about 30 days past the deadline. The bill will head to Gov. Maura Healey’s desk, and Healey will have 10 days to sign or veto line items. (Boston Globe)

Coming Soon

Fields West will open on Saturday, Aug. 5 in Allston. The new restaurant and bar will serve up cheese boards, sliders, and dishes like beet tartare + Cacio e Pepe Tots. Stop by for dinner and drinks Thursday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Transit

The MBTA has shared the anticipated service changes for the month of August. T riders can expect changes on the Red, Green, Orange, Silver, Kingston, Middleborough, Greenbush, and Lowell lines. Read more.

Edu

A group of ~30 students has completed the second annual study on extreme heat in Roxbury. The month-long project examines the impact of heat mitigation on residents with the help of Boston Public Schools, Roxbury Community College, and the BPDA. Learn about the findings. (WBUR)

Eat

High Street Place is hosting a Summer Cocktail Dinner tomorrow, Aug. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets include a four-course dinner from the chefs at Dive Bar + Pennypacker’s, each paired with a drink from the bar team at Daiquiris & Daisies.

Seasonal

Culture

Mighty Squirrel opens two biergartens

The new Mighty Squirrel biergarten outside of Quincy Market.

Keep an eye out for the blue van at the new biergarten outside of Quincy Market. | Photo by BOStoday

Picture this: You’re sipping a Cloud Candy on a sunny afternoon, lounging in a chair with city views. The good news is this could be you when you visit one of the two new seasonal biergartens from Might Squirrel Brewing Co.

This year, the Arsenal Yards location in Watertown has expanded to the area near Arsenal Park. The space features Adirondack chairs and plenty of umbrella shade to relax and enjoy.

The newest location at Faneuil Hall is set up right outside of Quincy Market. Keep an eye out for the signature blue van + seating along the cobblestone street, and plan to stop by for a cold one.

Both locations offer a variety of draft beer, plus a few non-alcoholic options, and are located in areas with plenty of food options nearby. Pro tip: Both locations are also dog-friendly.

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The Wrap

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Today’s edition by:
Jessica

From the editor

I am so excited for some of these concerts this month. I’ll be seeing Beyoncé tonight, Slightly Stoopid + Sublime with Rome at the end of the month, and I’m keeping my eye on Zac Brown Band tickets.

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