04.08.2024

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64º | 10% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:14 a.m. | Sunset 7:19 p.m.

⛵ Set sail on a new hobby

⛵ Set sail around Boston

Fun fact: Sailing has its own special lingo you’ll need to learn before taking the helm. | Photo by @pauls_house_diary

We are all counting down the days until the sun is shining and we can enjoy long days on the water. Sailing season is upon us, and if you’ve ever been curious about all the sails on the harbor, here are a few options for local lessons and memberships to take the helm this summer.

Boston Sailing Center
Since its foundation in 1977, this center has become the largest sailing club in New England. Find the center at 54 Lewis Wharf when the sailing season begins on Monday, April 29. For seasoned sailors, there are five membership offerings to set sail as often as you like.

If you are still working on your sea legs, check out the “Learn to Sail” course which covers all the basics, including: parts of the boat and rigging, points of sail, tacking and jibing, sail shape control, rules of the road, man overboard drills, and navigation.

Boston Harbor Sailing
The Boston location can be found off Independence Wharf or by using the Barking Crab Marina pickup. Club vessels that are not being used by members are available for daily or weekly rentals from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are a variety of memberships + a daysailing course, masters course, and cruising course for all levels to learn something new.

Community Boating, Inc.
This nonprofit organization is the oldest public sailing organization in the United States, dating back to 1937. Its goal is to teach sailing to those who would not typically have access. Find this group on the Charles River Esplanade between the Hatch Shell and the Longfellow Bridge, with programs for youth + adults.

Bonus: For those in the MIT community, MIT is offering a Learn to Sail course Tuesday, April 16-Thursday, April 18. Keep in mind participants must be available for all three consecutive classes in the same week.

Events

Monday, April 8

Solar Eclipse 2024 | Monday, April 8 | 1-5 p.m. | View Boston, 800 Boylston St., Boston | $10 | Grab a discounted ticket and a pair of solar glasses, while supplies last.
Solar Eclipse Watch Party | Monday, April 8 | 2-5 p.m. | Deck 12, 65 Seaport Blvd., Boston | Free entry | Book a table to watch the solar eclipse from the Seaport rooftop with half-priced bar snacks.
Nicki Minaj Presents: “Pink Friday 2 World Tour” | Monday, April 8 + Wednesday, April 10 | 8 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | See the “Superbass” star perform hits from “Pink Friday.”

Tuesday, April 9

Red Sox Opening Day Watch Party | Tuesday, April 9 | 2 p.m. | Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St., Boston | Free entry | Enjoy Fenway Franks and the exclusive Wicked Fenway IPA at the Jamaica Plain brewery.
Boston Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Tuesday, April 9 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Break out the black and gold to cheer on the B’s.

Wednesday, April 10

Happy Hour Market | Wednesday, April 10 | 5-8 p.m. | Broken Records Beer Hall, 85 Guest St., Boston | Free | Shop 10 local makers and artists while enjoying craft beer, cordial cocktails, and delicious bites.

Thursday, April 11

Fenway’s Got Talent | Thursday, April 11 | 7 p.m. | Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr., Boston | Free entry | Each week, judges will choose two winners who will move on to the final round on May 9 for a chance to win the grand prize — two weekend passes to Boston Calling.

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News Notes

Civic

City officials celebrated the completion of upgrades to 285 affordable units at Lenox Apartments in the South End and Lower Roxbury. The 13-building complex was originally constructed in 1939. Upgrades include new kitchens, bathrooms, in-unit washers and dryers, and additions to the community building. (Boston Globe)

Community

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours will return to parks citywide from April 22 to June 26. Bostonians can expect to have conversations with the Mayor and city department staff about open space and their neighborhoods while enjoying Dunkin’ iced coffee and munchkins + fresh fruit from Star Market.

Open

A new fast-casual pasta shop called BE Pasta Bar is now open at 1026 Commonwealth Ave. The shop is inspired by European pasta shops and guests can build their own pasta plates, with different pasta, sauces, and toppings. (Boston Restaurant Talk)

Number

21,841. That’s how many fully electric vehicles were registered in our city last year, which is an increase from 4,901 EVs in 2019. The growth comes from climate goals that call for a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The Greater Boston area still falls behind other major metro areas, ranking No. 15 out of the top 25 metros in the US. (WBUR)

Plan Ahead

Celebrate the birthday of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted on Friday, April 26 by volunteering with the the Emerald Necklace Conservancy from 9 to 11 a.m. The team will plant trees at 10 locations along Jamaicaway and Olmsted Park for Arbor Day and host a free outdoor celebration.

Home

Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

Correction

Last week, we shared news about the first of three Van Leeuwen ice cream shops opening this Friday, April 12 in Chestnut Hill. We want to clarify that the first 100 customers — starting at 2 p.m. — will receive free tote bags. Tote bags will not be given to the first 100 customers in the morning.

The Buy

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The lipstick that’s more like a phenomenon: Clinique’s Almost Lipstick in Black Honey. You can now buy Clinique on Amazon, and the black honey lipstick has skyrocketed to the No. 1 new release in beauty and personal care.

Answered

Do you think Boston needs a standalone soccer stadium?

First look: Professional soccer stadium development in Everett

A rendering of the waterfront views of the proposed soccer stadium.

This proposed location would trade out a decommissioned power plant for a standalone MLS stadium. | Rendering via the Kraft Group

Here’s how the answers landed — 67% can’t wait to cheer on the Revs on their own field + 14.5% don’t think every team needs their own stadium or arena. For the 7.2% that were unaware we had a professional soccer team to root for, check out our guide to local sports teams.

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From the editor

The library is channeling its inner Miranda Priestly with its new book display. Florals for spring... groundbreaking.

Checkout the new “Florals for Spring” book display at the Central Library with fiction and nonfiction floral books ready for picking.

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