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Daily Email - Thursday - 1/16/2025

You don’t have to use your “Imagination” — you can see Foster the People for yourself! They’re playing Citizens House of Blues on February 22nd with special guest Good Neighbors. Enter to win a pair of tickets.

JUST ANNOUNCED

BOSTON’S BEST MOCKTAILS

Photo: Grace By Nia

Who says sobriety means staying home? Boston's mocktail scene is here to shake up your January — no alcohol, all flavor! From creative concoctions to zero-proof beers, these drinks prove that booze-free doesn't mean boring. Get ready to raise a glass (of something spectacular) and toast to delicious, inventive sipping.

THIS WEEKEND

🍵 Matcha Workshop

Tomorrow at Bow Market (1PM)

Learn ancient tea ceremony secrets, score a traditional whisk and bowl, and taste premium Kyoto matcha that'll transport you straight to Japan — no passport required.

📚 Lovestruck Books Opening

Tomorrow in Harvard Square (7PM)

Join NYT bestselling author Chloe Gong at Cambridge’s newest bookstore. Shop exclusive merch and stick around for a slice of custom, book-shaped cake.

🍜 Mazemen Workshop

Saturday at Pagu (11AM)

Warm up your winter with the art of mazemen, a Japanese brothless ramen. Join James Beard nominee Tracy Chang for an epic noodle adventure at her Cambridge restaurant.

🍻 Beer Fest

Saturday at Time Out Market (1PM)

Forget Dry January — the weekend is calling! Sample over 35 local craft brews, snap photobooth selfies and let loose at this FREE Fenway beer fest.

🎿 Après Ski Brunch

Monday at Buttermilk & Bourbon (11AM)

Long weekends mean an extra day of fun! This après ski brunch is serving up themed cocktails, a ski outfit costume contest, lodge decor and a build-your-own hot cocoa bar.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Tomorrow is Free Cash Friday! We’ll be hopping around WinterActive and leaving $100 in our wake… make sure you’re following us on Instagram to get first dibs!

  • Bring the kiddos and join Huong Vu from the Dorchester Boys and Girls Club for a Lunar New Year celebration at the Copley Square branch this weekend.

  • Mayor Michelle Wu made history this week, becoming the first sitting mayor to give birth while in office. Mira Wu Pewarski was born one day before the mayor’s own birthday.

Need Thirsty Thursday plans?