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Warmer weather is on its way — it’s time to enjoy the fresh air and prep for spring + summer gatherings, both indoor and outdoor. | Photos provided by Wayfair
Recently moved or using spring cleaning as an excuse to finally finish off that one room you just haven’t gotten around to? If either of these are you, or you’ve just had your eye on a big piece of furniture or new kitchen appliance for a while, your time has come.

Wayfair’s biggest sale of the year is back, but, like most good things, it’s not here for long — Way Day kicked off yesterday and ends tonight at midnight PST.

We did some shopping ourselves and are sharing our favorite deals below for inspo. Happy shopping, BOS.

What we’re eyeing

Shop and save up to 80% on everything from faucets to furniture, plus cookware and bakeware, mattresses, outdoor furniture, and more with thousands of sitewide discounts, limited-time flash deals, and — our favorite perk — free shipping on everything.

The deets on discounts

Shopping for a specific category? With savings ranging, here’s a breakdown of some of the discounted categories we’re pulling from to spruce up our space:
 
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What are you shopping for this season?

A. Outdoor furniture
B. Kitchen products and appliances (think: Le Creuset, Cuisinart, and KitchenAid)
C. Table + drinkware for entertaining
D. Home décor
 
 
Events
 
Monday, May 6
  • The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favorites Illuminated | Monday, May 6 | 8 p.m. | Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston | $52-$79 | Hear music from films including “Star Wars” and “Jaws” performed by the London Film Music Orchestra.
  • Music and Meaning in the Works of David Bowie | Monday, May 6 | 8 p.m. | Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston | $0-$17 | Students will perform the work of David Bowie.
  • Architects | Monday, May 6 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston | Prices vary | See the British metalcore band on the “Seeing Red Tour.”
Tuesday, May 7
  • “Godzilla” | Tuesday, May 7 | 6 p.m. + 8:15 p.m. | The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge | $13-$15 | The Brattle Theatre is screening 1954’s version in celebration of the franchise’s 80th anniversary.
  • Threads of History: Martha Washington and the Lives of 18th-Century Women | Tuesday, May 7 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St., Boston | Free | This program discusses roles of American women in the 18th century and how their clothing reflected it.
Wednesday, May 8
  • May Brewery Book Club | Wednesday, May 8 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge|Free | Sip a beer and enjoy a discussion about “Land of Milk and Honey” by C. Pam Zhang.
Thursday, May 9
  • futureBOS Dorchester Neighborhood Pop-Up Fair | Thursday, May 9 | 4-7 p.m. | BCYF Marshall Community Center, 35 Westville St., Boston | Free | The neighborhood pop-up will connect young people citywide to local youth employers and help them complete their applications.
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This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161M to help people plan for retirement.

If you’re one of the whopping 110 million Americans over age 50 — or a wise millennial planning ahead — SmartAsset’s free quiz makes it easy to find vetted financial advisors who serve your area. Research suggests that people who work with a financial advisor could end up with 15% more money to spend in retirement.¹

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News Notes
 
Sports
  • The Bruins play Game One of their conference semifinals against the Florida Panthers tonight after dispatching the Maple Leafs, 2-1, on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Celtics also advanced and will kick off their round two match up against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden tomorrow, May 7. Tickets are still available.
Community
  • The South End Business Alliance’s South End Spring Stroll is coming up on Wednesday, May 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. With 70+ local businesses and restaurants participating, visitors can shop for Mother’s Day presents and enjoy eatery specials.
Transit
  • Downtown Crossing isn’t the busiest MBTA train station in Boston any longer. Based on an analysis of the T’s card swipes, traffic in that area was down 56% last year compared to five years prior. Findings show South Station has been the busiest station for the past two years. (Boston Business Journal)
Ranked
  • Several hotels in Boston made Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards’ Best of the Best Hotels list. Each category included 25 accommodations that made the grade. For the US, in the Top category rankings, The Whitney Hotel placed at No. 24. The Verb Hotel grabbed the No. 4 spot for pet-friendly hotels.
Eat
  • Toca Chida is now open in Somerville’s Assembly Row. Run by the same restaurant group behind Papagayo, this eatery in its former space has Mexican, Latin American, Caribbean, and Asian cuisines on the menu. Tableside guacamole service is also returning, with potential expansion to ceviche and nachos. (Boston.com)
Read
  • The Boston Public Library has released its Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month booklist. This list of 75 recent titles for children, adults, and teens highlights AAPI cultural representations in print — from memoirs, to cookbooks, to poetry.
Outdoors
  • Experience outdoor luxury at AutoCamp Cape Cod — where nature meets modern comfort. Choose from Airstream suites, cabins with fire pits, or premium tents with spa-inspired bathrooms. Guests can access the clubhouse for games, happy hours, and wellness classes. Use code PROS23 for up to 25% off all dates April-May. Plan your escape.*
 
 
Food
 
Bunches of popular brunches
A fresh brunch donut with blueberries and ricotta from Prima.
Ask your server about the day-of donut specials like this one with blueberry and ricotta. | Photo by BOStoday team
We thought we covered the best brunches in Boston, but the people have spoken.

OpenTable released its latest list of the Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in America based on diner reviews. Judging by the menus, these latest faves in the Boston area are worth a visit.

Brassica Kitchen, 3710 Washington St., Jamaica Plain
With brown butter pancakes, kimchi BLT, and chilaquiles on the brunch menu, there is something for everyone at the JP spot.

Moonshine152, 152 Dorchester Ave.
Hey potato lovers — try the tater tot poutine, with melted white cheese, red-eye gravy, and Chinese sausage.

Prima, 10 City Sq., Charlestown
For a sweet tooth, order the vanilla bean-iced blueberry breakfast roll or ask your serve about the day-of donut specials.

Silver Dove Afternoon Tea, 24 Tremont St.
A full afternoon tea includes elderflower macarons and Coronation Chicken canapés.

Waverly Kitchen and Bar, 231 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown
With eggs, house smoked black pepper brisket, and rye toast, the griddled pastrami hash is a weekend treat.
 
The Buy
 
Lume Acidified Body Wash, which is supposed to remove odor better than soap thanks to its key ingredient: mandelic acid. Choose from scents like clean tangerine or go unscented for sensitive skin types.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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Katy
From the editor
With the weather starting to warm up, I’m already planning a visit to some of the brunch spots on these lists. Moonshine152 may be my first one to try.
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