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Daily Email - Friday - 5/8/2026
It’s Friday, the sun’s out and SoWa Sundays are officially back in business. I went on opening day and rounded up five can’t-miss bites at Boston’s biggest open-air market this season.
While you map out your snacking strategy, here’s a little bonus: Bilmuri is bringing the Kinda Hard Tour to town later this month and we’ve got your shot on the guest list.
JUST ANNOUNCED
Celebrate National Bike Month and Mental Health Awareness Month with a free ride! Blue Cross is giving riders $20 in free Bluebikes credit while supplies last. Commute to work, take a joyride or just pedal away your existential dread.
Local author Mo Willems is basically a household name and now his beloved characters are stepping off the page and onto the stage. Catch Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (The Musical!) at Capitol Center for the Arts on May 17th. Win tickets!*
Your old AIM away message would’ve loved this one: Taking Back Sunday, Thrice and Saves the Day are teaming up for a rager at The Palladium. Secure your seat for September 26th.*
Grab your pumped up kicks and run to MGM Music Hall on October 6th for Foster The People. Win your way in to the Good Mourning Sunshine Tour.*
Find even more just-announced Boston shows to add to your calendar!
THE LOCAL’S LIST: ELIZABETH PEHOTA
Photo: Elizabeth Pehota
We found a way to be nosy and call it networking. The Local’s List is our weekly excuse to spotlight people doing cool things around Boston. Elizabeth Pehota’s love of marathons began with watching the runners on Marathon Monday. We caught up with the former Celtics cheerleader and current record-holder as the fastest woman with MS to complete a marathon, who isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
DOSTUFF x LOLLAPALOOZA PRESENTS:
CHARLI XCX, LORDE + VIP LOLLA ACCESS
Lollapalooza returns July 30th-August 2nd with Charli xcx, Lorde, Tate McRae and more. Win 4-Day VIP tickets, a hotel stay and a $600 travel credit sponsored by Dollar Flight Club. The lineup is stacked. Your weekend can be, too.*
THIS WEEKEND
 Photo: MOJO BOSTON | 5.8 - CANTARITO CRAFT NIGHT at STILLWATER 5.8 - HIPS & HOPS at DORCHESTER BREWING 5.9 - MOJO MUSIC FEST at CITY HALL PLAZA 5.9 - DRAG SHOW at IDLE HANDS BREWING 5.10 - ROMANCE BOOK CLUB at ALL SHE WROTE |
SUMMER STARTS AT LEADER BANK PAVILION
Photo: Corwin Wickersham
It’s not summer in Boston until you catch a show at Leader Bank Pavilion. With top-tier acoustics and an unbeatable outdoor vibe, every show feels like a party. This season’s shows include Yungblud, Yellowcard, Lindsey Stirling, The Fray and more. Check the lineup and start your summer loud. We’ve got plenty of ways to win your way in.*
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Start your weekend with a little sparkle. Artful Evenings brings after-hours fun to the MFA and tonight’s glam-inspired theme features party-ready tablescapes and hands-on glass etching.
Not to stress you out on a Friday, but… Mother’s Day is Sunday. Time to make plans (or at least a reservation) for mom.
Running around all weekend? Make new running buddies at Medford Brewing’s weekly meet-up. New faces and all paces encouraged, plus there's cold beer waiting for you after.
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