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What US city is most comparable to Boston?

How would AI improve Boston?

What is the best neighborhood in Boston?

• Back Bay
• Beacon Hill
• South End

Describe Boston in 10 words or less.

What is Boston most known for?

• Noname | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 7 p.m. | Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave., Boston | $42 | The Chicago artist illuminates Comm Ave. with her new record “Sundial.”
• “Game of Thrones” Trivia | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 7-9 p.m. | Castle Island Brewing Co., 31 Astor Ave., Norwood | Free to attend | Winter is coming, so rally your army to test your knowledge on all things “Game of Thrones.”

• Drop-In Zine Making | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 4-5 p.m. | Boston Public Library — Parker Hill, 1497 Tremont St., Roxbury | Free | Craft your own zine using washi tape, stickers, markers, and other provided papercraft materials.
• “Becoming the Ex-Wife” with Dr. Marsha Gordon | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 6-7 p.m. | Boston Athenaeum, 10 1/2 Beacon St. , Boston | $0-$10 | Listen to Dr. Marsha Gordon discuss her work about the life of a woman on the front lines of a culture war that is still raging today.

• Boston Common Tree Lighting | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 6 p.m. | Boston Common, 139 Tremont St., Boston | Free | Celebrate the season with musical performances and special guests to light the official tree from Nova Scotia.
• Boston Bruins vs. San Jose Sharks | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Cheer on the Bruins as TD Garden’s rink becomes shark-infested waters (hey, SJtoday).

• “The Slutcracker” | Friday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 31 | Times vary | Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville | $35 | Seats are first come, first served to this burlesque version of “The Nutcracker.”
• NBSS Open House | Friday, Dec. 1-Saturday, Dec. 2 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | North Bennet Street School, 150 North St., Boston | Free | Take a behind-the-scenes look at America’s first trade school — plus, shop the artisan market, connect with students and faculty, and more.*

• A spa treatment at Breve Spa
• A two-night stay with paid parking + breakfast at The Omni Boston at the Seaport

• Officials and residents broke ground on a memorial for those who died in the Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire. The memorial at Statler Park will honor the anniversary of a fire that killed 490 people in 1942. It’s expected to be officially installed in September of 2024. (7 News)

• A chain serving up Sichuan hot pots is coming soon to Brookline. Zhang Liang Malatang is planning to open an eatery at 411 Harvard St. The chain has been serving spicy hot pot since 2008 and is known for its homemade broths. (Boston Restaurant Talk)

• The City of Boston announced new electricity rates through the Community Choice Electricity program, which is projected to help residents save ~$15 per month. The new rates will be in effect beginning December 2023 through December 2025 for customers to choose BCCE as their electricity supplier.

• MIT grad and thermal engineer Dave Dussault has brewed up a deal with Walmart for his company Snapchill. The technology brews coffee hot, then drops the temperature to just above freezing to serve up the best of hot and cold brew. (Boston Business Journal)

• Sonsie is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Wednesday, Dec. 6. The Newbury Street restaurant will offer a special menu featuring signature dishes from Sonsie’s past for dinner service. Proceeds from the specialty menu items will benefit The Cam Neely Foundation. Reserve your spot.

• Men’s active wear store Rhone has opened a new location in the Seaport. A grand opening is planned for mid-December for the newest Boston area location. (Boston Business Journal)

• Ever wanted to decode your pet’s DNA? Basepaws’ pet DNA tests provide insights into 300+ dog breeds and 280 health markers — and they’re $85 for Black Friday.*