Don’t miss a dance party at New England’s largest indoor GA venue. | Photo provided by Roadrunner
If you’re already seeking refuge from the impending twister of holiday shopping, parties, and family visits, look no further than our roundup of local shows in November.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs | Monday, Nov. 6 | MGM Music Hall | 8 p.m. Lucero | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | Big Night Live | 7 p.m. 6LACK | Friday, Nov. 10 | MGM Music Hall | 8 p.m. NEEDTOBREATHE | Saturday, Nov. 11 | MGM Music Hall | 7:30 p.m. The 1975 | Sunday, Nov. 12 | TD Garden | 7:30 p.m.
Week of Nov. 13-19
Leisure | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | The Sinclair | 8:30 p.m. Ali McGuirk | Thursday, Nov. 16 | The Sinclair | 8 p.m. Yussef Dayes | Friday, Nov. 17 | Royale | 6:30m p.m. Billy Raffoul + Lucy Gaffney | Saturday, Nov. 18 | The Red Room at Cafe 939 | 7 p.m. LL Cool J | Sunday, No. 19 | TD Garden | 8 p.m.
Week of Nov. 20-26
Beach Fossils | Monday, Nov. 20 | House of Blues | 8 p.m. Liz Phair | Tuesday, Nov. 21 | Roadrunner | 8 p.m. The Sheila Divine | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | Brighton Music Hall | 7 p.m. Lil Uzi Vert | Friday, Nov. 24 | MGM Music Hall | 8 p.m.
Week of Nov. 27-30
Ama Lou | Monday, Nov. 27 | Brighton Music Hall | 8 p.m. Noname | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | Paradise Rock Club | 8 p.m. Deafheaven | Thursday, Nov. 30 | Royale | 8 p.m.
Events
Wednesday, Nov. 1
Flo Milli | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston | $33-$55 | “Anything flows” at the Alabama rapper’s tour with Maiya The Don.
Phillis In Boston | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 7 p.m. | Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St., Boston | $15-$35 | This new play dramatizes a key moment in the life of both the nation and the poet Phillis Wheatley, enslaved author of the landmark book “Reflections on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral.”
Thursday, Nov. 2
Fashioning Identities | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 7-8 p.m. | Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston | $10-$12 | Local creatives Oompa + OJ Slaughter, along with NYC’s Jas Knight, explore themes of representation, styling, and identity in relation to the new exhibition “Fashioned by Sargent.”
Nikki Glaser: The Good Girl Tour | Thursday, Nov. 2-Friday, Nov. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston | $49-$79 | Whether you know the comedienne from her brutal roasts or raunchy stand-up, “The Good Girl Tour” presents Glaser at her naughty best.
Friday, Nov. 3
Fanny’s Vegan Pop Up | Friday, Nov. 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Price of purchase | Wash down indulgent vegan comfort food from the local food truck with an ice-cold brew.
Alex Cooper - “The Unwell Tour” | Friday, Nov. 3 | 8 p.m. | MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Lansdowne St., Boston | $74-$150 | See the voice behind the “Call Her Daddy” podcast for the first tour stop.
Bob Dylan: Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour | Friday, Nov. 3-Sunday, Nov. 5 | Times vary | Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamilton Pl., Boston | $62-$151 | Witness a living legend at one of the most historic music venues in Boston.
Midweek wellness at Breve Spa located in the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Try This: Midweek wellness at Breve Spa located in the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
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Did you know? Breve Spa is ranked as the number one spa in Boston by Tripadvisor. | Photo by BOStoday team
Boston is a “rise and grind” city. Residents awake to the screeching of the T and don’t rest until the last Dunkin’ shutters, but every so often, it’s nice to rise...and relax.
For hustling Bostonians in need of a midweek reprieve, Breve Spa offers a rejuvenating oasis. Located within the halls of the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, a few hours at this spa will restore balance in your body and mind — and help you feel refreshed enough to tackle anything.
What we tried:
We booked a mid-week spa appointment for two of Breve’s signature treatments: A Hydrafacial and a 60-minute Breve Spa massage (plus, all services include sound therapy treatment). The Hydrafacial left my skin feeling buttery and supple, restoring it after weeks of feeling parched from the crisp onset of fall. The massage proved to be the perfect followup treatment, as I melted into layers of lavender oil to the soothing sound of tuning forks, creating an all-senses approach to restoration.
MassDOT is pushing forward with a $90 million project that will replace a run-down portion of the Bowker Overpass with two new bridges. The plans include adding a bike + pedestrian passage that crosses over Interstate 90 to link the Fenway and Commonwealth Avenue. (Street Blogs Mass)
Number
$370 million. That’s how much Parks Hospitality Holdings forked over to purchase the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. The hotel, which underwent a $100 million renovation in 2016, is nearly 100 years old. (Boston Business Journal)
Announced
Fred Schoch, executive director of the Head of the Charles Regatta, has announced that he will retire in 2024. Schoch was the regatta’s first full-time employee in 1991, and has worked with the world-renowned race for 30+ years. A search for his replacement is currently underway. (Boston Globe)
Open
Say “ahoy” to The Sea Hag, a new eatery in Harvard Square. Located at 49 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge — the restaurant has everything from seared scallops to Jamaican beef patties and fried pickles on the menu. (Boston Restaurant Talk)
Environment
The most recent Statewide Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan names flooding from precipitation, coastal flooding + erosion from rising sea levels, and high heat as the biggest hazards to Massachusetts residents. One proposed mitigation is retrofitting buildings to reduce future risks. (NBC 10 )
Ranked
No. 10. That’s where Boston ranked on WalletHub’s 2023 list of the best winter holiday destinations. The report is based on factors such as cold-weather activities, local weather, and travel costs.
The Buy
The Buy 11.01.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
Lume whole-body deodorant. It goes on as a lotion (yes, it’s true) and targets the bacteria that cause odor to keep you smelling good for 72 hours.
Answered
Last month we asked “What’s your favorite genre of music to see live?” and here’s what you said:
The Paradise Rock Club has remained one of the city’s most important venues for over 40 years.
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Photo by BOStoday Team
It looks like we’re in the midst of a rock crowd, with 65% of readers selecting “rock/alternative” as their favorite genre to see live.
The remaining genres had roughly the same amount of fans, with 10% of participants citing pop as their top pick, another 10% choosing hip-hop, and 6% opting for country.
To the 8% of folks who said they don’t go to concerts, we hope our monthly Plan Ahead lists can tempt you to make some room on your schedule for a show.
As for the folk option, which drew 0% of the votes, we ask: Where are all the Noah Kahan fans hiding?
Step aside beers, it’s cider season — and Massachusetts has some of the best seasonal sips in the nation. A list of the country’s top cideries from USA Today ranked Far from the Tree in Salem at No. 6. How ‘bout them apples?
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