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Back Bay Architectural Commission holds virtual hearing tonight

The Back Bay Architectural Commission holds its monthly hearing virtually Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., opening with violations cases on an unapproved rooftop balustrade alteration at 251 Commonwealth Ave., unapproved masonry work at 274 Marlborough St., and an unapproved lattice enclosure and mechanical equipment at 416 Marlborough St. Design review begins at 5 p.m. with proposals including an oriel window at 226 Beacon St., an air-conditioning condenser at 348 Marlborough St., a roof deck and access stair at 176 Commonwealth Ave., and window replacements plus garden-level egress windows at 299 Beacon St. Residents can join by Zoom or by calling 646-828-7666 with meeting ID 165 604 7575, or email written comments to BackBayAC@boston.gov.

City of Boston

Camila Quintero performs free concert at Central Library tonight

Caracas-born vocalist Camila Quintero performs live Latin music Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 6-7 p.m. in the courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square, part of BPL's Concerts in the Courtyard series.

Boston Public Library

Boston Landmarks Orchestra holds season finale at Hatch Shell tonight

The orchestra celebrates its 25th anniversary summer season finale Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m., performing Saint-Saens' 'Organ Symphony' and Respighi's 'Fountains of Rome' at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell.

Boston Landmarks Orchestra

Dumpling Center opens in former Dumpling Palace space

Dumpling Center opened Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 179 Massachusetts Avenue in Back Bay, taking over the space previously home to Dumpling Palace.

Boston Restaurant Talk

Swan Boats run today in the Public Garden

The Boston Public Garden Swan Boats are operating Wednesday, Aug. 12 during the summer boating season.

BostonCentral

Back Bay Station Concourse Rebuild Continues on Schedule

The Back Bay Station Concourse Renovation Project remains on track, with phase two running from July 2026 through April 2027 to bring new lighting, wayfinding, retail, and a bike cage.

The Boston Sun

Boylston Street Bus and Bike Lane Work Continues in Back Bay

The city's Boylston Street redesign has installed a new separated bike lane from Massachusetts Avenue to Arlington Street, with sidewalk and parking-signage updates ongoing.

Boston.gov

The Lyrik at 400 Newbury reshapes Back Bay commercial scene

A local development review highlights how the newly completed Lyrik mixed-use project at 400 Newbury Street has shifted western Back Bay's commercial footprint with new dining and a public plaza.

Henry Rowe Real Estate