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Swedish Car Day fills Larz Anderson lawn

August 30, 2026

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Swedish Car Day Revs Up at Larz Anderson Museum Today

Postponed from its original rain date, Swedish Car Day runs today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street. The show gathers classic and modern Saabs, Volvos and other Swedish marques. Day-of vehicle registration is available, starting at $40 for a driver alone and including museum admission.

Larz Anderson Auto Museum

Northeastern Women's Soccer Hosts New Hampshire at Parsons Field

Northeastern's women's soccer team hosts the University of New Hampshire today at 1 p.m. at Parsons Field in Brookline.

Northeastern Athletics

Coolidge Corner Theatre to Screen Unreleased Film "Coyote vs. Acme"

The Coolidge Corner Theatre hosts a special screening of the unreleased Warner Bros. film "Coyote vs. Acme" tonight at 9:15 p.m. in Moviehouse 6.

Coolidge Corner Theatre

Newbery Street Coffee Roasters to Open Permanent Coolidge Corner Cafe

After a year of weekend pop-ups, founders Pack Katisomsakul and Thunya Penbumrungvong signed a lease in late August to open a Thai specialty coffee shop at 240 Harvard Street, the former Cremeux French Patisserie space, following a $25,000 crowdfunding campaign.

Brookline.News

Obituary: Orthopedic Leader Gerald 'Jerry' Steinberg

Brookline resident and orthopedic surgeon Gerald 'Jerry' Steinberg died August 25, 2026, at age 83; a memorial service is set for Friday, September 25, at 2 p.m. at Congregation Kehillath Israel.

Dignity Memorial

Boston Workers Circle Hosts Teen Ice Cream Social

Boston Workers Circle hosts a TASC Ice Cream Social for teens today, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at its Webster Street building, with games and information on Teens Acting for Social Change.

Boston Workers Circle

Temple Beth Zion Hosts In-Person Sunday Mahjong Session

Temple Beth Zion holds an in-person Mahjong session today, 2 to 4 p.m., for congregation members who bring their own National Mah Jongg League cards.

Temple Beth Zion

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