Bowker Viaduct left lane closes until year's end

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Long-term left-lane closure planned for Bowker Viaduct near Back Bay

MassDOT will close the left northbound lane of the Bowker Viaduct between the Boylston Street intersection and Storrow Drive beginning Monday morning, August 17, with vehicular barriers and a fixed work zone installed starting Sunday night. The closure supports the $84 million Bowker Overpass replacement over I-90 and is expected to stay in place until the end of the year. Barriers will also go in along the left side of the southbound viaduct without reducing southbound travel lanes; drivers should expect delays and reduce speed through the marked work zone.

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Dominican Parade & Festival fills Franklin Park Sunday

New England's largest celebration of Dominican heritage takes place Sunday, August 16, 2026, with a parade forming at Hyde Square around 11 a.m. and proceeding to a family-friendly festival at Franklin Park featuring music, dance and food.

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BPD issues dos and don'ts for Dominican Parade and Festival

Boston Police issued safety rules for Sunday's Dominican Parade and Festival, including road closures on Circuit Drive and Franklin Park Road, no on-site parking, and bans on amplified music, weapons and fireworks.

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Road closures, towing planned for Sunday's Dominican Parade route

Ticketing and towing begin at 7 a.m. and road closures start at 11 a.m. Sunday along the parade route from Hyde Square via Centre Street, Columbus Avenue and Walnut Avenue to Franklin Park.

Caught In Dot

Back Bay Photowalk celebrates 10-year anniversary of Leica Gallery

A Back Bay photowalk celebrating the Leica Store & Gallery Boston's 10-year anniversary starts at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2026.

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MBTA reminds riders of upcoming 11-day Orange Line suspension

The MBTA confirmed Friday, August 14, 2026, that Orange Line service will be suspended between Oak Grove and Back Bay for 11 consecutive days starting August 20, 2026.

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SouthStage Theatre Works performs 'Community Garden'

SouthStage Theatre Works performs 'Community Garden' Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Black Box Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts, near the Theater District.

UNATION

Roxbury taproom hosts tropical plant swap and sale

Long Live Roxbury hosts "Swap & Prop," a plant exchange and tropical houseplant sale, Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 1-6 p.m.

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Beacon Hill Architectural Commission announces virtual public hearing

The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission holds its virtual monthly public hearing Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 5 p.m. to review design applications and violations.

City of Boston

Retired flight attendant begins final 'Paulie's Push' walk

Retired flight attendant Paul Veneto of Milton began his final "Paulie's Push" walk Saturday, August 15, 2026, pushing an airline beverage cart from the Boston Public Garden down Newbury Street on a 220-mile trek to Ground Zero honoring 9/11 flight crews.

Paulie's Push

SoWa farmers market opens on Harrison Avenue

The Farmers Market at SoWa Open Market runs 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 450 Harrison Avenue, featuring local farmers, bakers and food makers.

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