11.30.2023

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

Prepare to par-tea

Prepare to par-tea: The 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party

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An evening of reenactments will play out in four-parts at several historic locations across our city. | Photo by Michael Blanchard

There’s a big celebration brewing in Boston to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.

All eyes will be on Boston as we kick off the festivities for the many historic 250th anniversaries leading up to 2026 — aka the semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the US.

Ahead of December’s celebration, organizers have been collecting tea from all 50 states so folks can participate in a tea party reenactment. Teams have prepped wooden tea crates and costume designers have created outfits fit for a historic party.

Here’s how you can get ready for the big par-tea on Saturday, Dec. 16.

📚 Visit the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum to see the new pop-up exhibit dedicated to Phillis Wheatley with a first-edition of the book “Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral.”

Curious about the connection between Wheatly and the Boston Tea Party? When the Dartmouth first arrived in Boston 250 years ago, there was a crate of newly-published “Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral” hidden among the chests of tea. The pop-up also features photos of Phillis Wheatley from various stages of her life + a replica of one of her dresses.

🫖 Pay a visit to the graves of Sam Adams and John Hancock at Granary Burying Ground to see the new commemorative Boston Tea Party plaques. These are two plaques out of 140 placed at known Boston Tea Party participants graves in the US.

🍻 Raise an exclusive pint at Sam Adams. The Jamaica Plain brewery has brewed Green Tea Pale Ale to highlight the featured Singhlo Green Tea, which was one of the varieties thrown overboard during the Boston Tea Party. The beer and hot tea will be available on draft at both the brewery and downtown taproom. Bonus: The special brew will be charged tax free.

Stay tuned for part two, which will break down the plans for the reenactment.

Events

Thursday, Nov. 30

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.
weird (red) wine 101 | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 7-8 p.m. | curds&co, 288 Washington St., Brookline | $65 | Get the tools to confidently walk into a party with your new in-laws and hand them a bottle of red that’ll put some pep in their step.
Annual Keg Tree Lighting | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Harpoon Beer Hall, 306 Northern Ave., Boston | Free to attend | Get to the Seaport brewery for live music and a pint or two before the keg tree lights up at 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 1

Miss Lamplighter’s Holiday Drag Show | Friday, Dec. 1 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Lamplighter CX, 110 N. First St., Cambridge | $25 | For the second year in a row, five Queens will jingle their bells at the CX taproom and share their holiday talent and cheer.
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.*

Saturday, Dec. 2

Holiday Pops Sensory-Friendly Concert | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Symphony Hall Boston, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston | $32 | This shortened version of the standard Holiday Pops concert is designed with relaxed house rules, including reduced volume and lighting, and space for movement.
Doja Cat - “The Scarlet Tour” | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | “Paint The Town Red” with this rap star at the Garden.
More Than A Market Winter Fest | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | More Than Words, 260 E Berkeley St, Boston | Free | Visit the youth-run bookstore to shop 16 local vendors, including handcrafted pottery, home decor, and gifts.

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News Notes

Featured

Lehrhaus was featured as one of Esquire’s “Best New Restaurants in America.” This is the first kosher establishment to make the list by Esquire. Visit the Jewish Tavern and House of Learning at 425 Washington St., Somerville.

Coming Soon

Speaking of Somerville — Tulum Mexican Cuisine is cooking up a new location on Washington Street. Follow the new eatery on Instagram for updates. (Boston Restaurant Talk)

Edu

Swifties, this news might be your “Wildest Dreams” — Harvard will debut a new course covering Taylor Swift’s lyrics, music, and influences. The English Department will offer “Taylor Swift and Her World,” taught by Professor Stephanie Burt this spring. (WCVB 5)

Ranked

No. 3. That’s where Boston ranked on a recent report of the most expensive cities for renting a one bedroom apartment, according to Zumper. The national report shows Boston has surpassed San Francisco, with the average price in November reaching $2,990.

Sports

The NBA in-season tournament is about to tip off. Eights teams — four from each conference — will face off until a winner is crowned. The Celtics will take on the Indiana Pacers (hey, INDYtoday) on Monday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $70. (NBC 10)

Watch

Tune in to NESN to watch the first of a four-part series titled “A Century of Bruins Hockey,” which shares the history of the Bruins to celebrate their centennial season. The second one-hour episode will air in January.

Health

In October, ~22,000 people enrolled in MassHealth + ~88,000 people lost coverage due to lack of information or no longer qualifying for the program. This is the largest monthly decline to date in a year-long effort to reevaluate eligibility for 2.4 million members. (WBUR)

Featured Deal

Last call for this exclusive deal: Score 50% off everything online at Harlestons — the Golf Digest/Golfweek/Golf Channel-featured premium men’s apparel brand — with code BF50. (We especially love their performance polos.) Bonus: Free shipping on $125+ and easy returns, always.*

Seasonal

❄️ Winter safety refresher

❄️ Boston’s Winter Preparations

Aerial view of snowy Boston with Bunker Hill Monument in the forefront

Sometimes you have to romanticize Boston in the winter. | Photo by @camakmedia

Winter is coming. While we brace for the first snowfall in Boston, city officials and the Public Works team have shared their winter preparation plans and resources available for Bostonians.

The Public Works Department has amassed 44,000 tons of salt to treat city streets + 175 pieces of in-house snow clearing equipment, with an additional 800 ready to call in during larger storms.

This year, two Boston-based minority-owned businesses will assist public works during snow and ice control operations by clearing city-owned stairways and footpaths. The three-year contracts were awarded to Roxbury-owned A & M Home Services + Mass Trucking.

Residents can sign up to receive AlertBoston notifications by phone, text, or email in the event of a snow emergency.

Find more safety tips, including snow clearing timing, where to park in a snow emergency, heating center locations, and emergency home tips on the city website.

The Buy

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The Wrap

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From the editor

Bonus holiday plans for tonight: Head to South Boston for an enchanting Christmas Stroll starting at 4 p.m. See Santa on an antique fire truck, shop 50+ local businesses, listen to the Original Dickens Carolers, and sip hot chocolate. Pro tip: Catch a free Pedicab ride from 6 to 8 p.m.

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