05.03.2024

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Culture

Derby Day in Boston

Celebrate Derby Day with Mint juleps at the OAK Long Bar + Kitchen | Photo courtesy of OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

Grab your hats and get ready for the “most exciting two minutes in sports.” Saturday, May 4 is the running of the Kentucky Derby. While we unfortunately won’t be visiting our friends at LOUtoday or heading to Churchill Downs to see the 150th race, we can celebrate locally with these Derby Day events around Boston.

Joe’s Waterfront, 100 Atlantic Ave.
Starting at 4 p.m., the “Run for the Roses” watch party will begin with Derby-inspired cocktails and plenty of munchies. Take a picture with actual ponies from Hunter Haven Farm in Groveland, or try your luck at the raffle.

High Street Place, 100 High St.
The third annual “Down & Derby” event will kick off at 4 p.m. Make your way down the green carpet and enjoy classic cocktails and special menu offerings, as well as a 50/50 raffle.

Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr.
Don your fanciest Derby hat— it could win you a $100 Time Out Market gift card.

The Sporting Club, 450 Summer St.
The “Running of the Roses” party features a fashion show with designs by Mel The Clothing, live music by Elephant in the Room, a silent auction — and you can take home a Kentucky Derby glass.

Tall Ship Boston, 1 East Pier Drive, East Boston
At Tall Ship Boston’s second annual party, take a picture in the Maker’s Mark 360 photo booth, play lawn games, and compete in the raffle.

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen, 138 St. James Ave.
Make your reservations early to relish the à la carte food and drink specials that are available starting at 12 p.m.— like the chicken sandwich topped with pimento cheese, candied bacon, maple bourbon glaze, and macerated peaches. Derby Day attire is encouraged for the chance to win two Red Sox tickets.

Events

Friday, May 3

South Boston Liaison Coffee Hours | Friday, May 3 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Deja Brew, 704 E. Broadway, Boston | Free entry | Meet neighborhood liaison Lydia Polaski to chat about any concerns and stay connected with city department updates.

Saturday, May 4

Sherrin Woods Urban Wild Spring Cleaning | Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Sherrin Woods, 1 Marston St., Boston | Free | Help care for one of the largest urban wilds alongside staff and neighbors.
Remnant 6th Birthday Party | Saturday, May 4 | 12 p.m. | Bow Market, 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville | Free entry | Celebrate six years with six special releases at the Bow Market brewery.

Sunday, May 5

MIT Chamber Music Society Concert | Sunday, May 5 | Times vary | MIT, Building 14, Killian Hall, Cambridge | Free | A virtual concert by the MIT Chamber Music Society.
Chef Melissa Peralta Cooking Show Pop-Up | Sunday, May 5 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston | Free | Chef Melissa Peralta cooks meals from her cooking show.
Cinco de Mayo Tequila Tasting | Sunday, May 5 | 12 p.m. + 3 p.m. | Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr., Boston | $40 | Sip four tequila tastings and tickets include a $10 gift card to grab a bite from Time Out Market vendors.

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News Notes

Civic

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Veterans’ Services have launched the “Bridge the Gap” Mini-Grant program. Organizations that support service members, veterans, and their families can apply by Friday, May 24.

Community

MassDOT’s Massachusetts Turnpike renovation project affecting the Allston interchange is estimated to take from six to 10 years to complete. The extensive plan tentatively includes moving the highway, repairing crumbling Pike sections near Boston University, and building a new Commuter Rail station. (CBS Boston)

Eat

Presented by the National Association of Asian American Professionals, the first Boston Asian Restaurant Week will take place today, May 3-Saturday, May 11. Participating restaurants will have signature items for diners to try, earning a stamp. Stamps can be then be redeemed for gift certificates and swag.

Edu

Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government will have a new dean. Jeremy M. Weinstein will take over the position from Douglas W. Elmendorf, the Kennedy School’s dean since 2016. An alumnus of Harvard and a professor at Stanford University, Weinstein will begin in July. (Boston Business Journal)

Sports

The Celtics are advancing to the Semifinals in the NBA Playoffs following their win over the Heat in Game Five,118-84. The C’s will face off against the victor of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic series. (Boston.com)

Number

$370,000. This is the proposed amount for the salary of Quincy’s mayor Thomas Koch. If it is implemented, Koch will have the highest mayoral salary in the country. (Boston.com)

Civic

City

Boston Cultural Council grant awardees announced

Theaters such as the Paramount in Boston provide artistic experiences that are an important part of the city’s cultural makeup. | Photo by @thechrisdk

Mayor Wu and the Office of Arts and Culture have awarded grants to 104 cultural and arts organizations through the Boston Cultural Council’s grant program.

The grants are aimed to aid Boston-based arts and culture organizations, whose budgets are under $2 million. Among the disciplines eligible included visual + performance art, music, dance, theatre, literary and media arts, film and video, and crafts.

Across the board, the grant funds totaled $927,000, with grantees eligible to receive amounts of either $5,000, $7,500, or $10,000, depending on their respective budgets.

Among the awardees are:

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The Wrap

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Looking for some laughs and family fun tonight? The Wenham Street Cinema is screening “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” at 6:15 p.m. Bring your chairs, an evening picnic and enjoy the film.

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