Daily brief · Back Bay, Boston, MA
MBTA camera notices begin for blocked bus lanes
October 1, 2026
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MBTA camera enforcement begins today
The MBTA’s automated camera enforcement program begins Oct. 1, initially issuing educational advisory notices for vehicles parked in bus stops or parked or standing in bus lanes. Fines for violations begin Jan. 1, 2027.
MBTA
Council backs study of support for buskers and street artists
On Sept. 30, the Boston City Council agreed to study support for street performers, including outlets, signage, infrastructure and possible paid programs in places such as Copley Square.
Universal Hub
Zhu begins soft opening in former Lir space on Boylston Street
Zhu is soft-opening at 903 Boylston St. in Back Bay, serving Chinese seafood and dim sum in the former Lir space.
ExploreBoston.com
Hedwig 25th-anniversary tour comes to the Shubert Theatre
John Cameron Mitchell brings the Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour to the Shubert Theatre today at 7 p.m., with a 4K screening, live Q&A and acoustic performance.
Boch Center
Free live music at Berkeley Bistro + Bar tonight
Hotel AKA's Berkeley Bistro + Bar, at 154 Berkeley St., hosts a rotating lineup of live musicians today from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Boston Calendar
BPL workshop explores art and social themes
Artist-changemaker Zakiyyah leads an interactive workshop today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square on using art to confront complex social themes.
Boston Public Library
Guided Mahjong play at Berkeley Bistro + Bar tonight
CityMahj hosts Mahjong 101 and open play today from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on the Berkeley Bistro + Bar terrace at 154 Berkeley St.
The Boston Calendar
BPL offers homework help for Boston students today
Boston Public Schools teachers offer drop-in homework help today from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square through a Boston Teachers Union partnership.
Boston Public Library
Council backs temporary suspension of state gas tax
The City Council adopted a resolution supporting Gov. Maura Healey's proposal for a two-month suspension of the state gas tax as gasoline and diesel prices rise.
City of Boston
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