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Lyrik to bring dining, shopping, and open space to Back Bay
Lyrik at golden hour
Imagine spending summer nights at Lyrik in Back Bay. | Image via Riccardo Pearlman, Sterling Media
You might know the air rights project known as Parcel 12 in Back Bay — but the tune is changing. Lyrik Back Bay was unveiled as the name for Boston’s new public plaza and green space over the Massachusetts Turnpike.

The 450,000-sqft office and life sciences building will be home to CarGurus + the Lego Group. The development will also add 35,000-sqft of space for shops and restaurants and an all-electric citizenM affordable luxury hotel with 399 rooms, expected to open this summer.

The Lyrik name is inspired by area neighbors, including Berklee College of Music + The Boston Pops.

This mixed-use project aims to improve the pedestrian and bicyclist experience, help upgrade the MBTA bus station and subway headhouse, and create over half an acre of open space and an elevated landscaped plaza.

Let’s talk national and local restaurants plus retail coming to the public plaza.
As these retail offerings open throughout this year and next, the multi-level plaza will be activated with community programming designed to introduce and welcome the space to all (think: live music, public art, and seating).
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Events
Thursday, March 21
  • PAX East 2024 | Thursday, March 21-Sunday, March 24 | Times vary | Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St., Boston | $67-$250 | Celebrate all things gaming at the 20th Anniversary of PAX.
  • Spring Fling Wine Tasting | Thursday, March 21 | 5-7 p.m. | BRIX Wine Shop South End, 1284 Washington St., Boston | Free | Taste the spring-inspired sips at this South End shop.
Friday, March 22
  • Mixology Class: Spring Cocktails | Friday, March 22 | 7 p.m. | Shortpath Distillery, 71 Kelvin St., Everett | $60 | The class will cover everything from learning about mixology techniques to practicing your skills by making two cocktails.
  • Divine Comedy: Standup at the Speedway | Friday, March 22 | 8 p.m. | The Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave., Brighton | $22 | Take a seat inside the Annex, grab a beer from Notch, and get your laughs in.
Saturday, March 23
  • Uncontained: Painting the Imagined World of Moss | Saturday, March 23-Sunday, March 24 | 12-5 p.m. | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge | Free | Join Artist-in-Residence Resa Blatman for an informal pop-up exhibit to view and discuss her work, “Uncontained,” a series of small moss terrarium paintings.
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News Notes
Number
  • $21 million. That’s how much city officials will invest in funding for mental and behavioral health programs and services. This will provide more support and develop a more diverse behavioral health workforce to serve 50,000+ students and support over 600 people in pursuing behavioral health careers in Boston.
Civic
  • One Boston Day will return on Monday, April 15 and city officials have released a call for community-based organizations, businesses, and residents to come together for volunteer events and acts of kindness in recognition. Commemorate our city’s spirit of care for one another and take part in volunteer opportunities throughout the weekend leading up to it.
Film
  • MassArt Ciné Culture Screening Series + the Roxbury International Film Festival will host a weekend film screening series that kicks off tomorrow, March 22 with the film “Spirits of Rebellion: Black Cinema at UCLA” followed by a public reception. All events are free and open to the public. Pro tip: Seating is all first come, first served.
Try This
  • WNDR Museum is hosting a monthly “After Dark” event, and tonight, March 21 is dedicated to celebrating Women’s History Month. Visit the new immersive museum from 6 to 10 p.m. to see a unique showcase of all femme-led brands and femme artists. Bonus: Cocktails and small bites will be available for purchase.
Biz
  • Somerville dispensary, The Goods and Massachusetts Cannabis Coalition are teaming up to host a networking event + panel discussion today, March 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bow Market. Stop by to learn from local experts from the session titled “Embracing Cannabis on Main Street: Pathways to Becoming a Welcomed Industry.”
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Home
  • It’s time for beautiful, energy-efficient windows in your home. Save on new windows in Renewal by Andersen®’s spring savings event — happening for a limited time only.*
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The Wrap
 
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Fellow Bruins fans — you don’t want to miss this. The Black Dog General Store at Faneuil Hall Marketplace will host a meet and greet with defenseman Charlie McAvoy on Sunday, March 24 from 3 to 5 p.m.

While you’re there you can enter to win Black Dog X McAvoy merch.
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