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❄️ February freebies

Plan Ahead: Winterfests near Boston
Three children in winter coats jump on an inflatable bouncy platform at Boston Common.
The annual Winter Children’s Festival gathers families at Boston Common for outdoor fun — even if there’s no snow on the ground. | Photo Credit: Isabel Leon for the Mayor’s Office
One major plus of living in New England is that the winter wonderlands don’t melt away after Christmas. Whether you happily embrace the colder temps, or you’re looking for a fun way to defrost your February, check out these free winter festivals taking place around Boston this month.

⛄ Revere Beach Winter Wonderland | Saturday, Feb. 3 | Waterfront Square | 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Choose between fire and ice at the inaugural Revere festival, where world-class artists will craft ice sculptures as residents gather around fire pits with hot chocolate and other treats. In between hearing live music and browsing a local marketplace, grab a bite at one of the on-site food trucks, or save your appetite for the chili cook-off.

⛄ Quincy Presidents’ Day Winterfest | Monday, Feb. 19 | Various locations | 1-7 p.m.
Here’s your chance to take a selfie with George Washington. A green screen selfie booth, fire-juggling performances, and ice sculpture demonstrations await at Quincy’s Winterfest, which spans City Hall, the Church of the Presidents, and heated tents at Hancock-Adams Common. Elevate the experience at one of the ticketed events (think: puppet shows and live reptile + birds of prey demonstrations).

⛄ Boston Kids Winter Fest |Thursday, Feb. 21 | Boston Common Parade Ground, the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Out of winter break activity ideas? This family-oriented afternoon will have crafts, live music, and giveaways to keep the kids busy for hours. Keep an eye out for an inflatable fun house, alpine slide, and trackless train rides, plus a “snow throw.”
 
Events
Thursday, Feb. 1
  • Ari Shaffir | Thursday, Feb. 1-Friday, Feb. 2 | Times vary | Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston | $39-$69 | The comedian, actor, and “Skeptic Tank” podcaster brings his “Wrong Side Of History” tour to the Theatre District.
  • Red (Wine’s Version) | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | curds&co, 288 Washington St., Brookline | $65 | Put on Taylor Swift’s “Red” and become an expert on all things red wine at this class.
  • Opening Reception: Jacqueline Kiyomi Gork, Poems of Electronic Air | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 24 Quincy St., Cambridge | Free | Attend a conversation with the installation’s curators to learn more about the “sound blanket sculptures” on display.
Friday, Feb. 2
  • Stand Up Comedy Night | Friday, Feb. 2 | 8-10 p.m. | PKL, 64 C St., Boston | $10 | Get your laughs in with a round of pickleball at this comedy night featuring six stand up sets.
  • Shrek Rave | Friday, Feb. 2 | 9 p.m. | Big Night Live, 110 Causeway St., Boston | $15 | Costumes are encouraged at this 18+ event.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Shop
  • The Current’s 14th season is now open. New pop-ups at 100 Seaport Blvd. include The Half Cookie, Revolve Consignment, Mass Hole Donuts, The Point Clothing Lounge, and PAQU Native Clothing, which will remain through Monday, April 15.
Coming Soon
  • Soon Allston will get a taste of Sofra’s sweets. Following the success of the Middle Eastern bakery’s Cambridge location, Sofra is plotting a second, larger shop at 210 North Harvard St. An opening date has not been shared. (Boston Restaurant Talk)
Ranked
  • No. 2. That’s where Jayson Tatum falls on a list of the NBA’s most popular jerseys for the beginning of the 2023-2024 regular season. That’s one spot ahead of Lakers GOAT LeBron James. (Boston Globe)
Read
  • In honor of Black History Month, the Boston Public Library has shared Black Is…, a reading list that explores and honors the many facets of the Black experience. The BPL also unveiled its Black History Month programming, which includes themed author discussions, lectures, live arts events, and workshops.
Award
  • Art Processors + Embrace Boston nabbed two silver awards at the Anthem Awards, taking home wins for “The Embrace Boston Digital Experience.” The multimedia project adds layers of storytelling and civil rights history to “The Embrace.”
Stat
  • 19 minutes and six seconds. That’s how long it takes to drive six miles in Boston, according to TomTom’s 2023 Traffic Index. The report shares that the city’s worst rush hour traffic is on Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. — but savvy commuters probably already suspected that. (Boston.com)
Cause
  • Jamaica Plain organization Bikes Not Bombs is seeking volunteers who can assist with a bicycle + parts shipment to St. Kitts and Nevis. Folks who are available Thursday, Feb. 8-Sunday, Feb. 11 can sign up online to help.
Home
  • This Valentine’s Day decor is making our hearts skip a beat and includes heart-shaped wreaths, neon “love” signs, heart-shaped felt garlands, and cozy red blankets.*
Watch

🌟 Meet Dorchester’s rising star

Welcome to the age of Ayo Edebiri
A picture of actress Ayo Edebiri, wearing a red vest and holding a mellet, looks through a hole in a kitchen wall.
Raised in Dorchester, the actress has been a favorite character on FX’s dramedy “The Bear” since 2022. | Photo courtesy of FX/HULU
She’s a Golden Globe + Emmy winner, a “Time100 Next” honoree, a TV star — and a Bostonian.

In Hollywood, writer and actress Ayo Edebiri tells the story of dynamic characters like Sydney Adamu in “The Bear.” Yet her own story starts in Dorchester.

Check out these fast facts about Edebiri’s formative years.
  • Edebiri attended both St. Margaret School and Boston Latin School, where she joined the Yellow Submarine Improv Troupe.
  • She graduated from New York University with a degree in dramatic writing — a handy skill when writing for “Big Mouth” and “What We Do In The Shadows.” (Bonus: Look for her voicing Missy in “Big Mouth” starting at the end of Season 4.)
  • “Dickinson” later tapped Edebiri for her writing and acting chops. Her roles with the Apple TV+ program grabbed the attention of screenwriter + director Christopher Storer — who just so happened to be casting for his show “The Bear.”
Tune in to watch Edebiri debut as a “Saturday Night Live” host this Saturday, Feb. 3.
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
Dropping some Boston music news is perhaps the most on-brand way for me to sign off here at BOStoday. A Sunapee barn that once housed early Aerosmith rehearsals + shows recently dodged a five-alarm fire. Flames ravaged a nearby apartment building, but thankfully never spread to “The Barn.” There’s an opportunity for a “Livin’ On The Edge” joke here somewhere...

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