05.10.2024

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54º | 10% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 5:28 a.m. | Sunset 7:54 p.m.

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Not your average yard sale

Treasures await at the 44th annual Ashmont Hill Yard Sale

A sunny day at the Ashmont Hill Yard Sale with shoppers browsing in a yard with a tree.

Don’t forget: The MBTA Red Line will have shuttle buses replace service between Broadway and Braintree the weekend of May 18-May 19. | Photo provided by Ashmont Hill Yard Sale

You know the saying — “one person’s trash is another person’s Ashmont Hill yard sale find?” Or something like that. Lace up your walking shoes and go on a treasure hunt this weekend during the 44th annual community-wide yard sale in Dorchester.

Saturday, May 18, head to Ashmont Hill to discover lots of bargains, with a healthy dose of community spirit from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Since 1980, residents in this neighborhood have participated in this beloved annual event.

If you don’t know: Ashmont Hill is a section of the Dorchester neighborhood + it’s located between Peabody Square, Ashmont Station and Codman Square. The sale begins at the corners of Alban or Ocean streets off of Welles Ave.

While you stroll through the neighborhood, take in the view of the Victorian architecture + lush gardens that help make this pocket of Dorchester special.

Shoppers can find a wide variety of items, including furniture, potted plants, toys, household items, books, and collectibles. No matter what you’re looking for, there will surely be a bargain or two.

Over 40 homes are expected to participate and all participating houses will have handy dandy maps showing all selling locations.

Pro tip: Bring cash — like with most yard sales, the sellers will mostly be cash only.

Events

Friday, May 10

Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers | Friday, May 10 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Cheer on the B’s in the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
USES Neighborhood Gala | Friday, May 10 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., Boston | $125-$250 | Dine on delicious food, hit the dance floor, and support the mission of United South End Settlements.
Barbara Ridley with Amy Hoffman: “Unswerving” | Friday, May 10 | 7 p.m. | Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St., Brookline | $0-$30 | Reserve a copy of “Unswerving” and listen to the discussion from the author.

Saturday, May 11

Boston Red Sox vs. Washington Nationals | Saturday, May 11 | 4:10 p.m. | Fenway Park, 4 Jersey St., Boston | $34-$158 | Head to down to Lansdowne to cheer on the Sox.
Walking Tour of Monument Square | Saturday, May 11 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Loring Greenough House, 12 South St., Jamaica Plain | Free | View architecture that spans three centuries on this outdoor tour.

Sunday, May 12

Lilac Sunday | Sunday, May 12 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston | Free | Spend a tranquil Sunday with over 400 lilacs + enjoy special programming for the whole family.
Spritz into Spring | Sunday, May 12 | 12-5 p.m. | The Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave., Brighton | Free entry | Celebrate Mother’s Day with three spritz bars, food specials, build-your-own bouquets, and a card making station.
Poetry Jam — Rohan Nijhawan | Sunday, May 12 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Lizard Lounge, 1667 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge | $10 | Join the Cambridge-born poet and activist for an evening of spoken word.
Poses & Pints | Sunday, May 12 | 12-1 p.m. | Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co., 411 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham | $16 | Register to join Joanie Kelly for a Mother’s Day yoga class followed by a complimentary drink and free chair massages.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Civic

Mayor Wu and the Office for Immigrant Advancement selected 13 nonprofits to receive $650,000 in grants to provide immigration-related legal services and support the legal needs of immigrant workers. Recipients include Centro Presente, Justice at Work, and Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition.

Seasonal

Night Shift Brewing has opened the seasonal beer gardens for the summer. Stop by the Esplanade, Allston, and the newest spot: Night Shift On The Greenway, for fresh local brews, scenic views + rotating food trucks.

Open

Verveine Cafe & Bakery is now open on Mass. Avenue, between Central Square and MIT. The new eatery’s menu has European and Asian influences — items include a spicy chili biscuit breakfast sandwich, kimchi egg cheddar danish, and chicken shawarma. (Boston Restaurant Talk)

Closed

Pour one out for this Somerville pub — The Thirsty Scholar has closed and the space has been sold. The Irish pub on Beacon Street dates back to the 1990s. The new owners have a new concept in the works, stay tuned for more details. (Boston Restaurant Talk)

Travel

Delta announced a new nonstop service between Boston and Liberia, Costa Rica. Flights to the tropical destination are scheduled for Saturdays from Jan. 11, 2025 through April 13. (Boston.com)

Cause

Head to the Seaport on Wednesday, May 15 and support Boston’s Asian American Civic Association when ordering from Kokoda, Stubbys, Taiyaki, Yoki Express, or Yume Ga Arukara. The Seaport will match the sales + make a donation to AACA Boston. We recommend the spicy beef udon noodles from Yume Ga Arukara.

Plan Ahead

Free ferry weekend is coming up on May 18 + May 19. Boston Harbor Now will free trips to the Boston Harbor Islands beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday. Tickets can be picked up at the Boston Harbor City Cruises Ferry Center at Long Wharf North beginning at 8 a.m.

Biz

The Cannabis Control Commission has begun the national search for the next executive director. The new executive director will lead a 135-person administration staff + be responsible for regulating a $7 billion dollar statewide marijuana industry. (Boston Business Journal)

Wellness

Match with a licensed therapist on Betterhelp and talk anytime, anywhere — phone, video, or text. Get 25% off your first month.*

Try This

Spend quality time with mom at Olfactory NYC

Make your own perfume at Olfactory NYC on Newbury Street

In addition to creating the scent, you also get to to pick the color and name for the fragrance. | Photo provided by Olfactory NYC

Have you ever wanted to create a signature scent that was made just for you? Now you can, at the new Olfactory NYC location on Newbury Street in Back Bay. We got to go check it out, and here’s what you can expect.

As soon as you step into the store, you’re welcomed by a team of experts there to help take the guesswork out of finding exactly what you like, and sometimes what you don’t.

Start by selecting your preferred base sent out of the nine core, gender-neutral fragrances. Then take a seat, where the scentologists will help you customize the perfume by layering a variety of different fragrances to the base you selected. Once you have the top four choices narrowed down, you will do a skin test.

After you choose your perfect blend, the custom scent ($85 each) is bottled for you to take home and show off.

Book an appointment to make your own signature scent.

The Buy

The Buy 5.10.24 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

This bestselling cordless table lamp. No cord means it’s ideal for outdoor lounge areas and patios — the rechargeable battery lasts up to 48 hours per full charge. Snag it in black, antique brass, or brushed nickel.

Answered

“Which Porchfest will you attend this year?”

A DJ playing for a crowd at JP Porchfest. — Porchfest is a day for the community to celebrate local musicians, bands, and DJs.
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Photo by @joetagz_dj

49% are heading to this weekend’s Somerville Porchfest
24% answered Dorchest
14% said all of them

A recap on porchfest season

The Wrap

Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica

From the editor

Mother’s Day weekend is here – and if you still need plans, the zoo if offering free admission this Sunday, May 12 for all moms. See the babies at Franklin Park Zoo, including a zebra foal, yellow-billed stork chick, and a fluffy, brown wattled crane chick or see this porcupette named Silver at Stone Zoo.

Bonus: If it rains, you can check out the four new penguin chicks at the New England Aquarium.

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