Makers and shops to check out this Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is coming up on Nov. 25. | Photo by Tim Mossholder via Pexels
Small Business Saturday is coming up on Nov. 25. What started as an American Express campaign in 2010 to inspire consumers to shop locally has become an annual holiday that’s celebrated nationally.
We asked you to tell us which local small businesses you love shopping with + any deals you’re excited for, and (as usual) you didn’t disappoint. Plus, we included some of the local deals and shops we love.
Bonus: Shop local brands like The Blank Canvas or In Good Co Shop at Snowport and enjoy complimentary gift-wrapping, provided by Constant Contact. Check everyone off your list at the market then wrap the gifts with festive wrapping and bows Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
You all love shopping small. Check out where else you said you’ll be shopping on Nov. 25.
Local Favorites
CEB Studio | Make a toast to your favorite city with these dishwasher safe glasses. Pro tip: These make a great gift for long distance friends — remind them to pay you a visit.
Livtopaint | Adorn the home with colorful prints by a local artist. Or get matching beanies, t-shirts, and totes for you and your bestie.
Poze Do Rodo | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 9 p.m. | Big Night Live, 110 Causeway St., Boston | $102 | The Brazilian artist bursts into the long weekend with a blend of funk and hip-hop.
“Blade Runner: Final Cut” | Thursday, Nov. 23-Friday, Nov. 24 | Times vary | The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge | $12.50-$16 | This special version of the sci-noir classic features restoration to sound + visuals.
Friday, Nov. 24
Earl Sweatshirt with The Alchemist | Friday, Nov. 24 | 7 p.m. | Royale Boston, 279 Tremont St., Boston | $40 | The Odd Future rapper and producer dives into his new collaborative album with The Alchemist.
Dane Cook: The Perfectly Shattered Tour | Friday, Nov. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston | $98-$125 | Laugh off some holiday stress with stand-up from the storied comedian and actor.
Lone Orchid Bakery Pop-Up | Friday, Nov. 24 | 5-9 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Price of purchase | Satisfy your sweet tooth with treats like samoa cookies, lemon loaf with a butterfly pea flower tea glaze, and vanilla cake with almond slices.
Saturday, Nov. 25
Small Business Saturday at Bow | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Bow Market, 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville | Free to attend | This shopping soiree includes a makers’ market, bingo challenge, drink specials, and prizes.
Happy Thanksgiving. However you celebrate, we hope you enjoy a day of rest, reflection, and community. We here at BOStoday are thankful for our city, and the fact that there’s always plenty to talk about.
Coming Soon
A new Irish pub called Scobie’s has scoped out a home at 512 Gallivan Blvd. in Dorchester. The forthcoming lounge + eatery is predicted to open in February 2024 and will feature cozy menu classics like soups and roasts to enjoy by the pub’s two fireplaces. (Boston Restaurant Talk)
Seasonal
Santa is suiting up for the Prudential Center’s Holiday Happenings. Families can stop by Santa’s “living room” at Hynes Court (across from Sweetgreen) every weekend from Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Dec. 24 as part of the ongoing “Santa in the City” event. Photo packages start at $30.
Event
Have a blast at this year’s TubaChristmas, which kicks off at the Downtown Crossing Steps this Saturday, Nov. 25 at 12 p.m. The annual holiday tradition gathers 100+ regional instrumentalists for a free and festive concert that’s suitable for all ages.
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For a state that’s flush with cranberry bogs, it’s a bit of a shocker to see that cranberry sauce isn’t Massachusetts’ most popular Thanksgiving side. Per a report from USA Today, that honor belongs to green bean casserole.
Hey, whatever tantalizes your taste buds— just make sure you get your precious Pyrex dish back from Grandma.
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