June 28, 2024

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76º | 1% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 5:10 a.m. | Sunset 8:24 p.m.

🤳 Local accounts we’re clicking “follow” for

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From vegetarian foodies to in-the-know locals, we’ve got 10 accounts for you to check out. | Photo of Eva Boston by @mass_meatlessfinds

Recently, we put out a call on Instagram asking you to tell us which social media accounts we should be following. More than 50 comments later, we rounded up a handful of users that you helped put on our radar. Let’s spice up our feed together.

Annie | @anniesrandomz
View Annie’s series on interesting classes, posts about activities that cost $5 or less, and more.

Houses of Woodbourne | @housesofwoodbourne
This account showcases the “everyday beauty” of a historic Jamaica Plain neighborhood. It feels like the perfect mix of Zillow and Pinterest.

Caroline Barry | @makebostonhome
Follow along with this southern transplant who’s making Boston home + documenting the journey.

Wenham Street Cinema | @wenhamstreetcinema
Have you heard of this unique, free cinema in a garage? Follow the account to keep up with its film screenings and concerts, like a showing of “American Fiction” tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

Boston Suburbs | @thebostonsuburbs
If you’ve ever asked us to cover ‘burb news, this account is for you. It’s focused on the suburbs’ food and bev scene, scoping out spots like Joanie’s Pizza in Chelmsford or The Millers Tavern in Methuen.

Boston’s Vegetarian Foodie | @mass_meatlessfinds
Get inspiration on delicious vegetarian eats in Boston and around the state. Supplement that with our guide to local plant-based eats.

Black Mom in Boston | @blackmominboston
This account has it all: activity ideas, family night inspo, and lifestyle content for Boston-area Black and brown moms.

Sean | @badbirders
Bird is the word for this account that photographs birds throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Makes us wanna upgrade our bird feeders.

Fitness4AllBodies LLC | @fitness4allbodies
This Boston-based account shares local events and resources on “how systems of oppression affect our bodies” + how to bring social justice to the fitness space.

Sammi | @chuiwithsam
Follow Sammi along for the restaurants she checks out around Boston — plus other places she’s traveling.

Oh, and @bostoday, of course

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Events

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 — tickets include a pint of “Love Conquers Ale.”
Janet Jackson | Friday, June 28 | 8 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Boston becomes part of the “Rhythm Nation” when the pop legend performs her “Together Again Tour” with guest Nelly.

Saturday, June 29

Seaport Sweat: Lululemon | Saturday, June 29 | 10 a.m. | Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave., Boston | Free | Sweat it out in this 45-minute strength-based workout with a Lululemon ambassador — RSVP in advance.
Comedy And Cabernet | Saturday, June 29 | 7:30 p.m. | City Winery Boston, 80 Beverly St., Boston | $25-$35 | Tickle your funny bone while sipping on City Winery wines.

Sunday, June 30

SOL-Inspired Mini-Fest | Sunday, June 30 | 2-7 p.m. | Municipal Lot across from Curley K-8 School, 490-496 Centre St., Jamaica Plain | Free | Experience a day of inspiration and wellness with music, entertainment, food, vendors, live art, and more.
Kenny G | Sunday, June 30 | 7 p.m. | The Cabot Theatre, 286 Cabot St., Beverly | $80+ | Listen to the best-selling jazz artist popular for songs like “Songbird” and “Forever in Love.”

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News Notes

Announced

The city has selected contractors to participate in a program that tests different models of EV charging — city-owned + a public-private partnership — with installation on the first phase of stations set to begin this summer. 11 city-owned stations will be located adjacent to public amenities like parks, with additional locations currently being selected.

Development

Construction has officially begun on the American Repertory Theater’s new Allston location. Read more about what to expect at the new space upon completion. (WBUR)

Eat

Gloucester pizzeria and oyster bar Short & Main made the New York Times’ list of 22 Best Pizza Places in the US. The Boston-area spot serves wood-oven pizza, seafood, salads, and pastas.

Sports

With the final first round pick in the NBA Draft, the Celtics chose Creighton wing Baylor Scheierman. Scheierman is the first player in Division I men’s basketball history with at least 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 500 assists, and 300 three-pointers. (Boston.com)

Community

Today at 4 p.m., the City of Boston will host a send-off event for the English High School baseball team as they head to Fenway Park to be honored by the Red Sox. The team is the first in Boston to win a State Championship in baseball.

Open

A new set of stairs in Seaport connecting Congress and Summer streets is now open. The “Summer Street Steps” make up the southern end of a pedestrian walkway in the works called Harbor Way. (Boston Business Journal)

Read

In honor of Disability Pride Month, the Boston Public Library will feature its first-ever “Disabled, Not Unable” booklist. The library will also host several Disability Pride Month events throughout July.

Transit

Be on the lookout — The MBTA recently added huge googly eyes to some of its trains (five across the Green Line + commuter rail) in an effort to make Boston’s public transit system more fun. (Boston.com)

Finance

Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

Eat

Looking to dine out this weekend? According to OpenTable, top-loved restaurants this month include Molinari’s for food and Terra at Eataly Boston for ambience.*

Events

🎵 Get ready for music in the park

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Rapsody, one of the festival’s headliners, performing at Apollo Theater in New York City. | Photo by Peter Matthews via Wikimedia Commons

Boston Art & Music Soul Fest has one question for you: “Ready for a soul festival in Boston?” This weekend, the sixth annual Boston Art & Music Soul Festival will take place in Franklin Park.

Details

What | An R&B, funk, soul, hip hop, and house music festival with a goal to highlight Black and Brown artists + provide arts and culture opportunities for under-served audiences
Who | Headliners include BJ the Chicago Kid + Rapsody
Where | Franklin Park-Playstead Field
When | Saturday, June 29, 12-9 p.m. + Sunday, June 30, 12-8 p.m.
How much | $10-$50 or pay what you wish

What to expect

This festival has more than its musical lineup. You can also check out an art exhibition + a vendor village with local Black-owned businesses from Black Owned Bos.

Attendants can learn Afro-diasporic dance styles, head to “Soul Food Row” for trucks dishing out international fare, and younger guests can check out the Kidchella activities.