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Stress-free morning news

• Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy: “Our Kindred Creatures” | Thursday, May 2 | 7 p.m. | Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St., Brookline | $0-$45 | Register to hear from the author of “Our Kindred Creatures” and pick up a signed copy of the new book.
• Upstairs at Bow Comedy Showcase | Thursday, May 2 | 8 p.m. | Upstairs at Bow Market, 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville | $15 | Laugh along with some of the best local comedians at this cozy comedy showcase.

• Stonewall Sports Prom | Friday, May 3 | 6-10 p.m. | The TRACK at New Balance, 91 Guest St., Boston | $25 | Dress to impress and dance the night away with DJ Frazzo while drag performers Patty Bourrée and Andi Van Dyke dazzle you with unforgettable entertainment.
• ZuZu MO:MO Pop Up | Friday, May 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Price of purchase | Swing by the Broadway taproom to sample some delicious Nepalese dishes with a local brew.

• Red Bull Dance Your Style East USA | Saturday, May 4 | 6 p.m. | House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston | $20 | Watch the top 16 competitors from the Northeast battle it out to compete for a spot in the National Finals.
• The Overlook Grand Opening Fiesta | Saturday, May 4 | 7-10 p.m. | Legal Sea Foods — Harborside, 270 Northern Ave., Boston | $75 | See the newly remodeled rooftop with live music, passed bites, and samplings from Ghost Tequila.

• Project Bread’s 56th Walk for Hunger | Sunday, May 5 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Boston Common, 131 Tremont St., Boston | Free | This family-friendly, three-mile walk will raise money to support the leading statewide food security organization.
• The Sunday Bazaar | Sunday, May 5 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Brighton Elks Lodge, 326 Washington St., Brighton | Free entry | Visitors can shop over 100 small local businesses selling art, vinyl, and vintage.

• Cambridge City Council members passed the policy to delay bike lane installation on Main Street, Cambridge Street and Broadway with a 5-4 vote. The installation will be pushed from May 1, 2026 to Nov. 1, 2027. (Cambridge Day)

• Back Bay’s newest Italian restaurant La Padrona is slated to open on Wednesday, May 15. Located at 40 Trinity Pl. inside Raffles Boston, this new multi-story restaurant will serve up house-made pastas, local seafood, Italian meats, and artisan cheeses.

• $1 million. That’s the amount city officials announced was available in grant funding to prevent overdose deaths and provide substance use treatments. Community organizations can apply now for up to $200,000 and to spend over three years.

• Prepare to shop on Sundays — the SoWa Open Market will return May 5 to Oct. 27. The open-air farmers and artists market will be open for visitors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a variety of local vendors and food + beverage trucks off Thayer Street.

• TEDxRoxbury 2024 will take place on Saturday, May 4 at Roxbury Community College. Doors open at 9 a.m. and there will be two 90-minute speaking programs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are available for $25. If you can’t make it in person, check out the live broadcast.

• Two local landmarks are featured on this year’s list of the 11 most endangered historic sites in the US, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Minute Man National Historical Park + Walden Pond were sited for areas that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage. (Boston Globe)

• The Bruins lost Game Five to the Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. The B’s still lead the best-of-seven series, 3-2. The team heads back to Toronto for Game Six tonight at 8 p.m. Head to a local sports bar to cheer them on. (NBC Sports)

• The Patriots will release a limited number of tickets for Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Gillette Stadium today, May 2 at 12 p.m. Tickets will be $100 per seat for the ceremony on Wednesday, June 12, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.