The lilacs in my neighborhood are in full bloom. One whiff and I’m back at Bath & Body Works with my friends, showering ourselves in Fresh Cut Lilacs body spray before hitting up the food court and sneaking snacks into a movie we were too young to see. 

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• Aziz Ansari’s run as Kash Patel proves he’s got a real gift for playing people who absolutely should not have government clearance. Catch the Parks and Rec legend at The Wilbur on June 26th.

• Throwing it back to 1738 this summer (well, really 2015), Fetty Wap pulls up to MGM Music Hall on August 1st for the Nostalgia Tour.

• Spamalot returns to Boston in October, bringing medieval nonsense, showtunes and Monty Python madness. Don’t miss the hilarious hit, secure your seat now.*

• Find even more just-announced Boston shows to add to your calendar!

BOSTON’S ASIAN-OWNED BUSINESSES

Boston’s Asian-owned businesses are serving some of the best food, drinks and culture in the city year-round. AAPI Month just gives us an extra excuse to hype them up. If you’ve been meaning to try somewhere new, we rounded up some of our favorites.

IN THE FUTURE

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• At My Mother’s Table brings a seven-course AAPI Heritage Dinner to the newly opened Foxglove Terrace tonight for thoughtful food, great stories and one hell of a view.

• Seaport is getting a supermarket. Or rather, a mini-market. Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, a smaller-format version of the chain, is moving in soon(ish) with the opening date TBD.

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