This is Maya a 2-year-old pit bull mix and her adoption fee is waived. | Photos provided by Animal Rescue League of Boston
Bringing home a furry friend is always an exciting adventure full of love, snuggles, and a chewed up shoe or two. City Editor Jess should know, she has two rescue pups — Roscoe + Reyna.
We’ve done some digging to highlight local animal shelters looking for some purrfect parents to add to their furever family. We found cats, kittens, dogs, puppies + small animals from five local organizations.
Music Industry Speed Networking with WIM Boston | Tuesday, April 30 | 7-10 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville | Free | The team will pair artists, music professionals, and students with seasoned veterans from the scene for quick rounds of mentorship.
Interactive Cocktail Class with Jake Parrott of Haus Alpenz | Tuesday, April 30 | 7-8:30 p.m. | BRIX Wine Shop, 1284 Washington St., Boston | $35 | The expert guide will lead the group through the art of craft cocktails using unique and artisanal spirits, liqueurs, and vermouths.
Wednesday, May 1
Boston Landing Spring Challenge | Wednesday, May 1-Sunday, May 5 | Times vary | Boston Landing, 90 Guest St., Brighton | Free entry | The challenge continues to support Boston Landing businesses for the chance to win prizes.
Thursday, May 2
Dustin Lynch: Killed The Cowboy Tour | Thursday, May 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston | $41-$167| This show takes place rain or shine and doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Gospel Extravaganza 2024 | Thursday, May 2 | 8 p.m. | Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston | $15-$25 | This showcase will feature Berklee’s Reverence Gospel Choir and special guest Bishop Hezekiah Walker.
Friday, May 3
SoWa First Friday | Friday, May 3 | 5-9 p.m. | SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave., Boston | Free entry | Explore the open studios and meet the artists on this First Friday of the month.
Citrus and Salt will open its new Seaport location on Saturday, May 4 at 5 p.m. — just in time for the grand opening party on Cinco De Mayo from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Grab your reservations now.
Drink
Darling, a new cocktail bar coming to Cambridge’s Central Square, is connected to Brian Callahan, a local bartender + beverage director. Having previously worked at Row 34, Tiger Mama, and Coquette, the restaurateur is hiring an executive chef to create Darling’s Dim Sum small plates for later this year. (Boston Restaurant Talk)
Concert
Billie Eilish will bring the “Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour” to TD Garden on Friday, Oct. 11, duh. General tickets to see the “What Was I Made For?” artist go on sale Friday, May 3.
Ranked
No. 7. That’s where Boston Public Market ranked among the 10 best public markets in the US, by USA Today readers. Also featured on the list were public markets from Columbus (hey CBUStoday) and Seattle (hey SEAtoday).
Plan Ahead
May Day celebrations will take place in Charlestown on Saturday, May 4. The annual celebration will kick off with a neighborhood cleanup, followed by fun specials and pop-ups from local shops + restaurants.
Biz
Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers will purchase Wormtown Brewery and the sale is expected to wrap up this summer. The acquisition of Worcester’s oldest brewery will come with a name change to Hendler Family Brewing Co. (Boston Business Journal)
A lightweight spring jacket that won’t overheat you during transitional spring months. We’re loving every floral pattern of this women’s quilted jacket and the cut of this men’s cotton bomber jacket.
I’m excited to enjoy a few summer sips at the new Citrus and Salt location, like the Savage Era made with mezcal, coconut, pineapple, and prickly pear or a classic soft serve mimosa.
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