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A GIF of the Boston Bruins Heritage Hall in TD Garden.
DYK? The Boston Bruins are the first US-based NHL franchise to reach 100 years of play. | Photo provided by Boston Bruins
Calling all Bruins fans. To celebrate the Boston Bruins’ centennial milestone, the club unveiled the Boston Bruins Heritage Hall earlier this year, offering an inspiring way for fans to dive into the team’s rich 100-year-old legacy.

Located on the second-floor concourse of TD Garden, Heritage Hall is a treasure trove of Bruins memorabilia, including interactive exhibits (think: AI jersey try-ons + hockey simulators), one-of-a-kind artifacts + games that bring the team’s storied past to life in an immersive experience for all ages. Whether you’re a casual fan or a lifelong supporter, there’s something here for everyone.

The Alumni Theater

Step inside the Alumni Theater and you’ll see over a thousand names of players who have donned the Bruins jersey over the past 100 years. Bonus: Visitors can watch a 10-minute video on the club’s robust history that shares what it means to be a Bruin.

The Fan Foyer

The Fan Foyer features a puck wall illustrating a “1924” design, marking the year the Bruins were established as the first hockey team in the US. This wall is covered in more than 1,600 pucks, most of which were purchased by fans who added a personalized engraving to leave their legacy in TD Garden. Psst... You can leave your legacy, too.

The Timeline Rail

Learn all about the last 100 years of the Bruins with an illuminated timeline, which ends with a replica Stanley Cup display that’s perfect for a photo op.

Be the Broadcaster

Curious about the thrill of being a live broadcaster? Take a seat at the NESN desk, where you can call key moments from Bruins history.
 
 
Events
 
Wednesday, June 26
  • Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday, June 26 | 7:10 p.m. | Fenway Park, 4 Jersey St., Boston | $51-$121 | The Sox face their foes from Canada, and it’s “Big Al’s Takeover” at tonight’s theme game.
  • Armenian State Symphony Orchestra | Wednesday, June 26 | 8 p.m. | Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston | $75-$90 | This musical journey features legendary Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian under the direction of Sergey Smbatyan.
Thursday, June 27
  • The Boston Public Market on The Greenway | Thursday, June 27 | 2-6 p.m. | Between Milk + India streets, Boston | Free entry | Shop from local farmers and find locally made goods at this outdoor market.
  • Revere Beach Summer Music Series | Thursday, June 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Markey Memorial Bridge, 500 Ocean Ave., Revere | Free | This week, groove along to the sounds of Vinyl Echoes.
Friday, June 28
  • Beer Garden Pride Party: 80’s Backyard BBQ | Friday, June 28 | 6-9 p.m. | Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St., Boston | $12 | Celebrate Pride with a barbecue, lawn games, music, and beers on tap — including the brand’s “Love Conquers Ale.”
  • Candlelight: Tribute to Nirvana | Friday, June 28 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Old South Church in Boston, 645 Boylston St., Boston | $33-$57 | “Come As You Are” and honor the grunge icons to the glow of candles.
Saturday, June 29
  • Boy Band Drag Brunch | Saturday, June 29 | 11 a.m. + 2 p.m. | Summer Shack, 50 Dalton St., Boston | $20 | It’s a tribute to boy bands suitable for a queen.
Sunday, June 30
  • NibbleFest | Sunday, June 30 | 12-4 p.m. | Bow Market, 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville | Free entry | Celebrate Nibble Kitchen’s fifth anniversary with bites for purchase from chefs-in-residents and alumni.
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News Notes
 
Civic
Transportation
  • If you think Boston traffic is getting worse, you’re right. A study from INRIX found that the average Beantown commuter spent 88 hours sitting in traffic in 2023 — and that doesn’t count travel without delays. This represents a 10 hour increase from 2022. (Boston Globe)
Community
  • A fire damaged the building near Boston Common that once housed Jacob Wirth. The German-American restaurant was a historic landmark that operated 1868-2018. Last year, construction had begun to restore the building; because of this development, nobody was inside during the fire. (NBC 10)
Concert
  • “Congratulations” Fenway Park. Post Malone is bringing his “F-1 Trillion Tour” to the ballpark on Wednesday, Sept. 18. If you want to see the “I Had Some Help” singer, general public tickets go on sale Monday, July 1, starting at 10 a.m.
Sports
  • The Bruins have traded goaltender Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators with their first-round draft pick (No. 25) in the 2024 NHL draft. In return, the Bruins will receive goaltender Joonas Korpisalo + forward Mark Kastelic, with the Senators retaining 25% of Korpisalo’s salary.
Edu
  • City officials have unveiled Boston’s “5th Quarter of Learning” summer program — an effort to provide free, educational courses to K-12 students. The partnership between Boston Public Schools and nonprofit Boston After School & Beyond will offer 239 different programs and is expected to benefit ~18,000 students.
Number
  • $2,069. That’s the lowest rent price — the monthly rate for a studio apartment — at Gibson Point. The 291-unit, luxury apartment complex is set to open in Revere in September. Rent for a larger, 3 BD unit could reach $4,360. (Boston.com)
Try This
  • Crane River Cheese Club is getting a “Justified” transformation this weekend. The grocer will transform into the “Cry Me a Crane River Cheese Club” from Friday, June 28 through Sunday, June 30. The pop-up will honor Justin Timberlake and coincides with his rescheduled tour dates at TD Garden.
Finance
  • This card is a cash rewards dream, ft. unlimited cash rewards on purchases, a $200 bonus after spending $500, and a long intro APR on purchases + balance transfers. Reward seekers, say it with us: Cha-ching.*
 
 
Eat
 

🍞 A pop-ular pastry
A paper dish with three popovers.
The Popover Lady has a variety of flavors to choose from. | Photo via @thepopoverlady
We see it too, popovers have been popping up on more menus. The pastry is a fluffy roll made with an egg batter, similar to Yorkshire pudding, and it’s believed settlers brought the recipe to New England in the 1800s.

Want to try this treat? Try popping into one of these five local shops:
  • The Popover Lady — This shop in Boston Public Market has sweet and savory popovers, plus sandwiches made on a popover.
  • Ula Cafe — This Jamaica Plain bakery makes its popovers every morning, and they tend to sell out fast.
  • Wood Hill Pier 4 — You can get a single, warm popover during brunch, but the lobster popover (think: akin to a lobster roll) is a fan favorite.
  • Boston Chops — Head to the South End restaurant during brunch hours for a popover basket.
  • Clover Food Lab — There are over a dozen locations in the Boston metro area where you can get a popover with carrot marmalade.
 
The Buy
 
A margarita pool float (yes, that’s a thing — complete with a giant lime).
 
 
The Wrap
 
Michael Beausoleil

Today’s edition by:
Michael
From the editor
Growing up in Massachusetts, I remember McDonald’s used to have a lobster roll on the menu during the summer months. Apparently, the brand stopped selling it in 2017, but when it was around, it was exclusive to the North East. Suffice to say, people who never lived in New England find it quite odd that McDonald’s ever sold a lobster roll.
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