Plus, Sally's Apizza adds Massachusetts locations
 
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Father’s Day Gift Guide: Presents for the father figure in your life

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It’s almost time to shine the spotlight on Dad. Whether they were helping us with our sixth-grade homework or passing down life advice, our father figures influenced us in their own wonderful ways. So, how do we say thanks?

If you’re after something extra + a bit more personalized, we’ve unearthed a selection of gems to gift the father figure in your life. Bonus: Many of these gifts support small businesses.

Shop great gifts by price:

Shop our top Father’s Day picks:

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For all the whiskey loving dads out there, amp up their cocktail glass game with a new Boston-inspired glasses.
See the rest of our picks
 
Events
Friday, May 31
Saturday, June 1
  • Herbstalk | Saturday, June 1-Sunday, June 2 | 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | The Center for the Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville | $0-$80 | Explore herbalism with over 40 classes and a marketplace of handmade herbal goods.
  • World Ocean Day Celebration | Saturday, June 1 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston | Free for outside events, $0-$34 museum admission price for indoor events | This year’s theme is “Connecting Communities, Empowering Action for Our Ocean”, with expanded offerings, partners, and community members, including the Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag.
  • Mei Mei Dumpling Pop Up | Saturday, June 1| 5-9 p.m.| Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Free entry | Stop by the taproom for dumplings with wild flavors like lemongrass pork, cheeseburger, and cheddar potato.
Sunday, June 2
  • Hop into Yoga and Strength | Sunday, June 2 | 10:30 a.m. | Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston | $10 | Sign up for this three-class series to try a yoga session, strength session, and a combination of the two this summer.
  • Beacon Hill Art Walk | Sunday, June 2 | 12-6 p.m. | Beacon Hill Art Walk, 135 Charles St., Boston | Free | Purchase works of art along the streets of Beacon Hill.
  • Classic Albums Live performs Pink Floyd “The Wall” | Sunday, June 2 | 8 p.m. | Chevalier Theatre, 30 Forest St., Medford | $29-$47 | See the band perform material from the 1979 Pink Floyd album.
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News Notes
Civic
  • The Massachusetts House voted to approve a bill adding 205 liquor licenses in Boston, geared mostly toward the city’s underserved communities. Next up, the bill heads to the Senate for another vote. (Boston Globe)
Transit
  • The MBTA was awarded $67.6 million from the Federal Transit Administration to help with platform work on above-ground Green Line stations to increase accessibility. An upgrade is planned for 14 stations on the B and C lines that are not currently ADA accessible. (7 News)
Open
  • Japanese bakery Noble Castella has opened at High Street Place in the Financial District. Named after a kind of sponge cake with both Japanese and Portuguese influences, the shop will also serve bubble tea and sweet + savory items, such as cheesecake, tarts, cookies, croissants, and sandwiches. (Boston Restaurant Talk)
Civic
  • Mayor Wu has announced that applications are open for the 2024-2025 SPARK Boston Council. The civic engagement and volunteer leadership council is comprised of young professionals from 20 to 35 years old to help engage young adults in the city through programs and initiatives. Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 5.
Concert
  • Ellen DeGeneres is headed to Boston this summer. The comedian’s “Ellen’s Last Stand… Up Tour” will stop at the Boch Center-Wang Theatre on Monday, July 29. Tickets go on sale today, May 31, at 10 a.m. and start at $55.
Eat
  • Connecticut’s Sally’s Apizza is adding locations to its Massachusetts roster. Spots in Dorchester and Concord are slated for next year, with Seaport also a possibility. Sally’s expanded into the Bay State last year with the Woburn location. (Boston Restaurant Talk)
Biz
  • Supermarket chain Stop & Shop will be closing several of its stores. Its parent company announced its intent to close underperforming locations. The chain has not said if any of the 125 stores in Massachusetts will be shuttered. (Boston.com)
Drink Up
  • Raise a glass, drop a deal. We’ll be toasting to Drink Up Week sponsored by Lifted Rooftop Restaurant & Bar — a celebration of Boston’s vibrant beverage scene — from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. If you own a local business that serves beverages, join us by offering a fun drink deal to our readers — we may include it in a newsletter.
 
Arts

Events

Lit Crawl Boston returns in June

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Get your bookish questions answered by the authors, historians, professors speaking at this year’s Lit Crawl. | Photo by @cocomccabe
Following a two-year hiatus, Lit Crawl Boston is back in Somerville’s Union Square on Thursday, June 6.

Taking place from 6 to 9 p.m., this free pop-up event that is part of the Boston Book Festival features 20+ immersive literary-inspired experiences that will thrill bibilophiles — including games, theater, poetry, and music.

Here are handful of offerings on the schedule:

Telling the Story of the Big Dig, with Ian Coss | The host of the GBH podcast “The Big Dig” delves deep into Boston’s ambitious infrastructure project.

Beer in Revolutionary Boston | Historian and author Brooke Barbier discusses how drinking culture and beer took on a significant role during the American Revolution.

Celebrating James Joyce with the Here Comes Everybody Players | Get familiar with the work of James Joyce through adaptations accompanied by music from the HCE Trio.

Get all of the wordy details on Lit Crawl Boston’s list of speakers, and the complete event schedule.
The Buy
Iced chai. Cool down in the summer heat this weekend with One Stripe Chai.
Answered

On Wednesday, we asked “Which poem was not written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow?” and here’s what you said:

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Around 30% of you were correct that “The Lost Mistress” was not a poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It was written by English poet Robert Browning, and appeared in his 1845 poetry collection, “Dramatic Romances and Lyrics”.
See how others answered
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Katy

From the editor
Let’s go crazy because the Brattle Theatre will be showing a double feature of “Purple Rain” and “Sign O’ the Times” on June 6 in celebration of Prince’s birthday on June 7. Purchase your tickets and prepare to party like it’s 1984.
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