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Payton Tolle Throws Immaculate Inning at Fenway
September 14, 2026
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Payton Tolle Throws Immaculate First Inning at Fenway
Payton Tolle struck out the side on nine pitches Sunday, becoming just the second Red Sox pitcher to throw an immaculate first inning. The lefty sparked Boston's 4-1 win over Kansas City and kept the team comfortable in the AL Wild Card race.
MLB.com
Dr. Glaucomflecken Live Comedy Show Tonight at Huntington Theatre
Comedian Will Flanary (Dr. Glaucomflecken) and Kristin Flanary perform 'Wife and Death' at the Huntington Theatre tonight at 7 PM.
Boston Theatre Scene
Abutters Meeting Tonight for 56 Rutland Square Decks
The city holds a virtual abutters meeting tonight from 6 to 7 PM to review a permit for two new rear decks at 56 Rutland Square in the South End.
City of Boston
Free Watercolor Workshop at Lyrik Back Bay Plaza
Artist Ashley Eisenman leads a free outdoor watercolor painting workshop at the Lyrik Back Bay plaza on Monday, September 14, 2026, offering three hourly sessions starting at 4:00 p.m. with art supplies provided.
The Boston Calendar
Queer Line and Partner Dancing Class at Club Café Tonight
617 Country hosts a free beginner-friendly country-western line and partner dancing night at Club Café on Columbus Ave from 7:30 to 10:30 PM.
The Boston Calendar
New Editions Book Club Discusses 'London Falling' Downtown
Join the New Editions Book Club tonight from 6 to 7:30 PM downtown to discuss Patrick Radden Keefe's 'London Falling.'
The Boston Calendar
Soda Blonde Performs Live at Berklee's Red Room Tonight
Dublin alternative pop band Soda Blonde plays the Red Room at Cafe 939 tonight from 7 to 9 PM.
The Boston Calendar
Fenway Health IT Outage Continues, Disrupting Clinics and Pharmacy
Fenway Health remains offline due to an IT system interruption, moving appointments to virtual and closing walk-in clinics while experts work to restore operations.
Universal Hub
State Veterans Agency Holds Virtual Hearing on Benefits Rules
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans' Services holds a remote hearing today from 11 AM to 1 PM on proposed updates to Chapter 115 veterans' benefits regulations.
Mass.gov
Qualifier Registration Opens for 131st Boston Marathon
Time-qualified runners can register for the 131st Boston Marathon starting today through Friday, Sept. 18, at 5 PM via Athletes' Village.
Boston Athletic Association
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