Truffle-making with Chef Sean | Saturday, Nov. 23 | Times vary | Lamplighter Brewing Co., Cambridge | $60+ | Learn to make chocolate truffles like a professional chocolatier and customize them with toppings like cocoa powder, crushed nuts, and coconut.
Magic of Motown | 7:30 p.m. | Emerson Colonial Theatre | $44+ | This high-energy show pays homage to the legends of Motown, including Diana Ross and The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, and The Jackson Five.
Tanerélle | 7 p.m. | Brighton Music Hall, Allston | $29+ | The R&B and soul singer performs her “Electric Honey Tour.”
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Salsa & Bachata Thanksgiving Eve Party | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts, Cambridge | $20 | Enjoy a night of music + dancing before the holiday — the bachata class is beginner-friendly.
Friday, Nov. 29
SoWa Artists Guild Black Friday | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | SoWa Art + Design District | Free | Browse + shop works directly from local artists as the venue kicks off its annual Winter Festival.
Brett Eldredge | Friday, Nov. 29-Saturday, Nov. 30 | 8 p.m. | Boch Center | $40+ | The chart-topping country crooner brings his holiday tour — “GLOW: Welcome to the Family” — to Boston.
DJ Pauly D | 9:30 p.m. | The Grand | $47+ | Call a cab and start pumping those fists — it’s time to party with MTV’s “Jersey Shore” star.
Monday, Dec. 16
Boston Tea Party 251st Anniversary Commemoration | 6:15-7:30 p.m. | Old South Meeting House | $20-$40 | Experience a world-class reenactment of the Meeting of the Body of the People at the Old South Meeting House. Use code BOSBTP24 to save 20% on tickets.*
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Amid the critical drought in Massachusetts, this marks the second-driest fall for Boston (the driest ever was in 1914). The city is 7 inches below normal rainfall since Sept. 1. Meteorologists say a significant weather pattern shift is needed to break the cycle, and relief might lie in Greenland. (The Boston Globe)
Civic
Boston leaders proposed a $110 million appropriation to seed the city’s Housing Accelerator Fund, meant to provide low-cost financing to help developers jump-start approved projects. Right now, there are ~30,000 housing units approved but not yet built in Boston. City Council will need to approve the funding. (Boston Business Journal)
Opening
I scream, you scream, we all scream. The Museum of Ice Cream will debut its Boston location on Saturday, Dec. 14. The Seaport space features 14 “magical playscapes” — like a slide that drops into a pool of sprinkles — and admission includes five sweet treats. Think: lobster ice cream.(Boston.com)
Coming Soon
What a catch. Popular seafood restaurant + oyster bar Row 34 plans to open its fifth location in summer 2025, this time at the Hotel Commonwealth in Kenmore Square. Co-owners Chef Jeremy Sewall and Shore Gregory also run locations in Seaport, Kendall Square, Burlington, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Eat
Shake (Shack) on a plane. Beginning Sunday, Dec. 1, Delta Airlines customers flying first class out of Boston on routes over 900 miles can pre-order a Shake Shack cheeseburger as their in-flight meal option. The meal from the trendy burger chain will also include chips, a salad, and a brownie. (Yahoo!)
Biz
Boston’s SPACE grant program — which helps small businesses open their new or next storefront in major commercial districts — announced its next round of 32 awardees receiving a combined $2.87 million in funding. Recipients include DJ’s Market in Dorchester, Jenny’s Pizza in Charlestown, and SJ’s in downtown.
Legacy
Wellesley resident Herlda Senhouse — the oldest resident of Massachusetts — died on Nov. 16 at the age of 113. Known for her “big-person energy,” Senhouse co-founded the Clique Club, a charity that helped Black students pay for college. Her memorial service is on Saturday, Dec. 21, in West Newton. (The Boston Globe)
Travel
The Seagate Resort’s all-new oceanfront Beach Club in Delray Beach, Florida is officially open, featuring the newly-debuted Mr. Seas restaurant with upstairs cocktail lounge, a poolside bar, complimentary valet, towel + umbrella service, and toes-in-the-sand cocktail service. Reserve your stay to receive exclusive access.*
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Listen
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Travel
Cozy up in Mount Pleasant, SC, for the holidays. Nestled along the Charleston Harbor, this charming coastal town is celebrating the season with a Holiday Market & Craft Show, a Christmas Light Parade, and plenty of festive fun. Plan your holiday getaway.*
Shop
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The Buy
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Have extra time on your hands or are in the giving spirit? There are more than enough great causes in Boston to support with your time. Here are a few ways to get involved + give back to your community in Beantown.
Self-proclaimed bibliophiles
Boston Public Library | Become an art and architecture tour guide at the Copley location or an adult literacy or Teen Program volunteer at various branch sites.
If you’re an animal lover
New England Aquarium | Calling all penguin lovers — volunteer duties range from feeding the animals in the giant ocean tank to taking photos at special aquarium events.
For the kids
Boys and Girls Club of Boston | Volunteer opportunities at the after-school program include administrative support, child care, theater, and athletics.
If you want to help your neighbors in need
The Greater Boston Food Bank | Help end hunger in Eastern Massachusetts with a food sorting shift at the local food bank.
If you’re interested in various opportunities
Boston Cares | The largest volunteer agency in New England aggregates tons of volunteer opportunities, if you’re feeling a bit indecisive.
Hi, Boston. For me, holiday lights are the best part of the festive season — and Boston sure knows how to sparkle. Put these local lightings on your radar:
The trellis will light up at Christopher Columbus Park during a community celebration on Monday, Nov. 25, 5-6 p.m.
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