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Daily Email - Friday - 4/18/2025

We made it to Friday! Nao is making a stop at Citizens House of Blues next Thursday. Seats are selling fast for this award-winning vocal virtuoso, but we’ve got your chance to win tickets.

JUST ANNOUNCED

YOUR GUIDE TO MARATHON WEEKEND

Photo: Wicked Local

The Marathon is upon us! Cue the three-day weekend vibes. Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or just using it as an excuse to carb load (same), don’t miss out on Boston’s biggest block party. Our marathon guide has you covered.

DO617 PRESENTS:

CAN’T-MISS SHOWS AT CAPITOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Need a change of scenery? The Capitol Center for the Arts in New Hampshire is just a short drive from Boston and packed with a talented roster. We’ve got plenty of ticket giveaways — don’t miss your shot at these top-tier shows!*

THIS WEEKEND

Get On the Water

Tomorrow-Sunday at Tall Ship (11AM)

Eastie’s favorite floating bar is back! Tall Ship’s fifth season starts tomorrow with all the views, day drinking and lawn games you can handle.

🍳 Primavera Brunch Party

Tomorrow at Capo (11:30AM)

Start Marathon Weekend with a day party in Southie. Whether you’re running the race or just running the dance floor, this is one brunch you don’t want to miss.

🌍 Earth Day Festival

Tomorrow at Zone 3 (12PM)

Head to Allston tomorrow for 20+ vendors, a giant clothing swap, food trucks, DJs and more. Ditch fast fashion, take up composting and show the planet some love.

🍻 Beer Fest

Saturday at Time Out Market (1PM)

The weekend is here, so trade that green juice for something stronger. Sample over 35 local craft brews, snap photobooth selfies and let loose at this FREE Fenway beer fest.

🌸 Cherry Blossom Celebration

Tomorrow at Arnold Arboretum (2PM)

Get the inside scoop on cherry blossoms and celebrate Japan amidst the blooms of the Arboretum, complete with taiko drumming, traditional dance, calligraphy lessons and more.

LOCALS ONLY

  • A massive vintage market hits the Cyclorama tomorrow with Y2K treasures, $10 piles, food trucks, temporary tats and more. Free entry starts at 1PM.

  • Greater Boston is about to be one giant traffic jam, thanks to marathon madness and celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Plan accordingly.

  • Kick off your weekend by getting some dirt under your nails at Franklin Park’s neighborhood cleanup. Pitch in with plenty of time to arrive at your marathon parties.

  • The RMV is making it a little easier to get your Real ID ahead of the May 7th deadline. With only 57% of Mass. drivers currently compliant, they’re now accepting walk-ins.

Good luck, runners!