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Jimmy Cash | 7:30 p.m. | Wilbur Theatre | $35+ | This comedian draws from his experience as a father and his 18-year career as a public school janitor.
Nikki Glaser: “Alive And Unwell Tour” | Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | Boch Center | $45+ | Fresh off her successful stint hosting “The Golden Globes,” the popular comic brings her stand-up tour to Beantown.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Boston’s Formidable Ice Trade | Saturday, Feb. 22 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Boston Harbor Cruises | Free | Friends of the Harborwalk will lead this discussion about the hidden history of ice harvesting in Boston.
Foster The People | 7 p.m. | House of Blues | $130+ | The indie pop band known for songs like “Pumped Up Kicks” performs their “Paradise State of Mind Tour.”
Sunday, Feb. 23
Dine Out Boston | Sunday, Feb. 23-Thursday, March 13 | Times vary | Locations vary | $22+ | Dozens of participating restaurants across Boston’s neighborhoods will offer prix fixe meals for the next three weeks, making it the perfect time to try something new.
Ice Party | 6-10 p.m. | Harvest Restaurant, Cambridge | $75 | The Harvest Square hot spot transforms into a retro, 1975 aprés ski lodge for this shindig filled with dancing, raffles, and prizes.
Monday, Feb. 24
Property Tax Clinic | 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | 4246 Washington St., Boston | Free | Find out if you’re eligible for tax exemptions, tax deferrals and other potential savings.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Howard Jones & ABC with Richard Blade | 7 p.m. | Boch Center | $103+ | There’s a lot going on here — the Top 40 singer, the synth pop stars, and the radio + TV personality walk into a room...
The path of a powerful winter storm could bypass Boston today and bring low impact. According to forecasters, a more northerly track could bring stronger impacts. Drier but brisk conditions are expected through this weekend. (NBC Boston)
Civic
Cheers. The city’s Licensing Board approved 37 new liquor licenses for local businesses spanning neighborhoods including Charlestown, Dorchester, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, and Roxbury. This is the latest and largest batch of licenses stemming from legislation signed last fall that will ultimately bring 225 new liquor licenses to our region.
Development
The BPDA Board adopted the Roslindale Square Squares + Streets plan aimed at building more housing and support for local businesses. The Planning Department’s project will also focus on activating public spaces to spur community growth. Check out the newly-released zoning updates for Rosindale Square and share your feedback.
Open
The Pearl, South Bay’s popular seafood grill + raw bar, has opened a second location at Boston Landing on the ground level of The TRACK at new balance. Menu highlights include salt cod fritters, New England clam chowder, grilled whole lobster, and ricotta gnocchi. It’s open Tuesday-Sunday.
Coming Soon
Pop-up Korean American bakery Nine Winters will debut a permanent shop on Concord Avenue in Cambridge this spring. The Huron Village eatery will offer its fan favorite pastries, coffee, and mocktails, plus an expanded menu of lunch + dinner options. (Boston Magazine)
Sports
Red is definitely your color, Alex Bregman. The Red Sox have officially signed the free-agent third baseman to a three-year, $120 million deal. Sitting near the back fields of Fenway South, a confident Bregman told reporters, “I just feel like I have a great opportunity to win here.” (MLB.com + The Boston Globe)
Community
Mass Cultural Council awarded $870,000 in new grant funding to 58 state-designated cultural districts, including Boston’s Latin Quarter, Boston Little Saigon, and Fenway Cultural District. The districts each received $15,000 to continue their development and foster cultural preservation in 2025.
Plan Ahead
You’ve gotta Gogh to this.Tickets are on sale for “Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits,” an exhibition coming to the Museum of Fine Arts Sunday, March 30-Sunday, Sept. 7. It features ~20 paintings created by Van Gogh in 1888 of his neighbors and dear friends, the Roulins and their kids.
Active
Registration is open for the first-ever Paul Revere’s Bike Ride on Saturday, May 17 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. The route begins at the Concord Museum and takes cyclists on a 21.3-mile or 32.4-mile loop through historic towns including Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford, and Carlisle.
Eat
Get your tastebuds ready — Dine Out Boston returns Sunday, Feb. 23 through Saturday, Mar. 15 at participating restaurants. From fabulous French cuisine to delicious Asian + Italian dishes, here’s your chance to sample the best bites of Boston without breaking the bank. Book your table.*
Health
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Coming Soon
Did this catch your eye? That’s because locals (like you) are excited about new happenings in the city. Spread the word about your business, services, big news, or event coming soon to Boston.
Finance
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Plan Ahead
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City Guide
City Guide
🎸 Don’t miss a beat
Roadrunner, which opened last year in Allston-Brighton, offers clear sightlines throughout the venue. | Photo Credit: Ben Stas
Hear that? It’s the scintillating sound of Boston’s live music venues beckoning you to a performance you’ll never forget. Get tuned in on where to see your next show with our guide to local music venues.
Rockstar Stadiums + Arenas
TD Garden | Capacity: 19,580
With access to the commuter rail + the MBTA’s Orange and Green Lines, TD Garden is one of the most accessible places to see superstars ranging from Lizzo and Arctic Monkeys to Madonna and The Eagles. Coming in 2025: Mary J. Blige, Tyler, The Creator, and Katy Perry.
Mid-size Venues
Roadrunner | Capacity: 3,000
This relatively new venue — whose name is a nod to a tune from the Natick-based band The Modern Lovers — was designed with sightlines in mind, meaning there’s truly no bad spot for fans.
Hit the (Rock) Club
Paradise Rock Club | Capacity: 933
Over the course of its 40+ year history, the ‘Dise’s stage has been a major stepping stone for some of the biggest acts in the world: Tom Petty, U2, Billy Joel, Snoop Dogg, and Billie Eilish, to name a few.
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Assembly Row is poppin’ — lots of new openings are coming to the neighborhood. For starters, cult favorite Pop-Up Bagels will debut its second Boston-area location there this summer, and we’re already imagining how many bagels we’ll be dipping.
World Market (one of my favorite stores of all time) will open an 18,361-sqft store adjacent to Ashley Furniture, and Good Time Golf will debut a golf simulator + lounge. Oh, and we hear a Pan-Asian restaurant called Cocolee will open this spring or summer, replacing the now-shuttered River Bar.
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