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10 things we hate about Allston Christmas
A cart, a bookshelf, and a night stand on the curb during Allston Christmas.
Keep your eyes open for furniture finds during the next week. | Photo by @adamhelper
If you’ve lived in Boston for a least a year, you likely have experienced the local phenomenon known as Allston Christmas — aka the city’s unofficial moving holiday when tenants move out and leave furniture + various items on the curb for grabs.

Call us the Grinch — we’re checking our list of the top 10 things we hate about the annual tradition, and we’re checking it twice.

10. The traffic — need we say more?

9. The plethora of dumpsters that, while convenient, take up necessary parking spaces. Bonus: The city has multiple drop off points for recycling clothes, shoes, and other household items.

8. The guilt from knowing you don’t have room for another cabinet (like the one you saw down the street that’s not from Ikea) but it might be time to upgrade the one you’ve outgrown.

7. When the only option is to double park to snag our treasures. Remember the unspoken rule: make room for moving trucks.

6. The temptation to add to our growing bookshelf + miscellaneous collection of random vintage items. Yes, we did need those Pyrex dishes.

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Here’s your sign to browse those abandoned book piles.

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Photo by @throughtherosetints

5. The disappointment we feel when someone picked up something from the sidewalk that you weren’t ready to part ways with. Reminder: Look for a sign that the item is free + up for grabs.

4. The craft projects added to our to-do list because the new bookshelf you acquired would look better with a darker stain or fresh coat of paint.

3. The fact that it feels like the whole city is synced on the same Sept. 1 rent cycle, so finding moving trucks is complicated, and waiting to call in a personal favor to anyone with a truck is like a game of Battleship: strategic with a bit of luck.

2. The congestion around the city from the drivers who ignore the warning signs on Storrow Drive. More on this topic soon.

1. And finally, in the words of Julia Stiles’ character Kat Stratford — “But mostly, we hate the way we don’t hate it at all.”

Happy hunting, Boston. Let us know what fun treasures you find.
Asked

Have you participated in Allston Christmas before?

A. Yes, I always keep an eye out for new treasures
B. I’ve left items on the curb before
C. I will be on the hunt this year
D. Never heard of it
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Events
Friday, Aug. 25
  • Sabi Release Party | Friday, Aug. 25 | 6-9 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Free | The Cambridge brewery teamed up with the Japas Brewing team from Brazil for this special Pale Lager collab.
  • HWX Summer Series: Yoga in Coolidge Corner | Friday, Aug. 25 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Coolidge Park, 50 Kenwood St., Brookline | Free | Bring water and your mat for this vinyasa flow designed to build strength and flexibility.
Saturday, Aug. 26
  • Summer Flicks | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 6-10:30 p.m. | Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Boston | Free | Bring the family for a free screening of “The Bad Guys” on the South Garden lawn.
  • The Showcase at Trillium | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 5-9 p.m. | Trillium Brewing Company, 100 Royall St., Canton | $40 | Tickets include a paint night experience from artist Kyia Jones and access to the vendors on the patio.
Sunday, Aug. 27
  • Dumpling Class | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Mei Mei Dumpling Factory, 58 Old Colony Ave., Boston | $88 | This two-hour class includes learning dumpling folding techniques + plenty of dumplings to eat.
  • Beginner Watercolor | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Studio by Garden Streets, 100 Cambridgeside Pl., Cambridge | $55 | This workshop will introduce the basics of working with watercolor and some easy techniques to create pumpkins and fall foliage.
  • The Sunday Bazaar | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Brighton Elks Lodge, 326 Washington St., Brighton | Free to attend | Shop 100+ small local businesses at this indoor and outdoor market with plenty of art, vinyl, and vintage to browse.
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News Notes
Travel
  • Get your passports ready — Azores Airlines is launching a new nonstop service to Porto, Portugal from Boston in 2024. The Portuguese airline will offer the new weekly service to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto on June 4, 2024. (Boston.com)
Arts
  • Head to Fields West in Allston tomorrow, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. for its first Art Gallery Opening Show. The show will feature a collection of contemporary paintings, mixed media pieces, and photography taken by local artists. Bonus: 100% of the proceeds from the art sales will go directly to the artists.
Active
  • Boston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting an hour-long spin class on Monday, Aug. 28 with local instructor + fitness influencer Alyssa Pannozzi. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Christopher Columbus Park and it’s first come, first served. Read: Get there early to snag one of the 20 bikes.
Number
  • 55-27. That’s the win-loss record ESPN is predicting for the Celtics this season. The sports network is also anticipating the Celtics will be the top seed in the Eastern Conference standings. (Boston.com)
Ranked
  • 14. That’s where Boston ranked on WalletHub’s list of the best city for soccer fans. The ranking was determined based on 52 key metrics for the 290 US cities with at least one college or professional soccer team across five divisions. Looks like we’ve got some work to do, Revs fans.
Finance
  • Pro tip: Peek into finance experts’ wallets and you’ll see this card. Where to start with the perks? This card is one of the best with 0% intro APR for over a year, up to 5% cash back, and no annual fee. Learn more.*
Transit

City

What you need to know about the Red Line closure
A Red Line Train pulling into the Park Street station.
Commuters are encouraged to plan for extra travel time during this shut down. | Photo by @adnerstrainsandairplanepics
Another year, another MBTA shutdown. This October, service on parts of the Red Line will be shut down for 16 days from Saturday, Oct. 14-Sunday, Oct. 29.

During this time, repairs will be made to 5+ miles of tracks in an effort to alleviate 28 speed restrictions. Teams will also complete other tasks, including painting, repairing lights, and improving accessibility. The shutdown will cost the T an estimated $12.2 million in lost revenue + fees, not including the price tag for the actual repairs.

Impacted tracks

  • The Ashmont Branch trains and Mattapan Line trolleys, totaling 11 stations.

Transportation alternatives

  • Free shuttle buses will replace train and trolley service south of JFK/UMass Station.
  • The shuttles will be wheelchair-accessible + scheduled for every 5-6 minutes for peak hours and every 10-15 minutes at off-peak times.
  • Local buses
  • Fairmount Commuter Rail Line
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The Wrap
 
Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
Yesterday was the return of the PSL and these fall-like temps are the perfect combo to start building the fall bucket list. The good news is experts are saying we will have a great fall foliage season.

Let us know what are your favorite fall activities and we will help curate a list to share.
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