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Design review board covers Supertest, Hood Green projects tonight

The Boston Civic Design Commission's design subcommittee meets virtually tonight at 5 p.m. to review updates to the 25 Supertest and Hood Green projects in Charlestown. The published agenda sets aside two hour-long blocks, from 5 to 6 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m., for the Charlestown projects. Residents can register at bosplans.org/BCDCAugust18 or call 669-254-5252 and enter access code 165 740 4165.

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WNBA returns to TD Garden tonight for Sparks vs. Sun

The Connecticut Sun host the Los Angeles Sparks at TD Garden tonight, Tuesday, August 18 at 7 p.m., marking women's pro basketball's third straight season in Boston.

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Canal Street block party precedes WNBA game tonight

A free outdoor block party runs on Canal Street today, Tuesday, August 18, from 2-6 p.m. ahead of the WNBA game, with live entertainment, food, and giveaways.

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Free outdoor yoga class tonight at Charlestown's Winthrop Square

Instructor Nikita leads a free all-ages, all-levels yoga flow at Winthrop Square in Charlestown tonight, Tuesday, August 18, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Boston Public Market kicks off Summer's Bounty Fest today

The three-day Summer's Bounty Fest opens at Boston Public Market today, Tuesday, August 18, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., celebrating peak-season New England harvests with tastings, demos, and crafts.

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MBTA unveils Fall 2026 service changes

Released Monday, August 17, 2026, the new transit updates include train frequency increases on the Red and Blue lines, bus route adjustments, and unlimited two-hour transfers starting September 1.

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Free jazz and blues concert closes South End library summer series tonight

Pat Loomis and Friends perform free jazz and blues tonight, Tuesday, August 18, from 6:30-8 p.m. at South End Library Park, wrapping the summer concert series.

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Free bike repair workshop today at East Boston library

Boston Bikes offers a free hands-on bike repair workshop today, Tuesday, August 18, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the East Boston Branch Library, covering flat tires, brakes, gears, and shifters.

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Virtual workshop covers pricing strategies for small businesses

The Office of Small Business hosts a virtual Summer Contract Series session today, Tuesday, August 18, from 2-3:30 p.m., on pricing strategies and AI-assisted proposal workflows.

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Free homeownership drop-in sessions today at 26 Court Street

Boston Home Center staff hold free homeownership drop-in sessions today, Tuesday, August 18, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the MOH Constituent Center on Court Street.

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Zine-making workshop today marks Declaration's 250th anniversary

Boston Public Library's Central Library hosts a free drop-in zine-making workshop today, Tuesday, August 18, from 10-11:30 a.m., reflecting on the Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary.

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Bebel Gilberto performs bossa nova tonight at City Winery

Grammy-nominated Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto performs a seated concert tonight, Tuesday, August 18, at 7:30 p.m. at City Winery Boston.

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Licensing Board votes today on Hyde Park violations

The Licensing Board holds virtual votes today, Tuesday, August 18, from 10 a.m.-noon, on a premise inspection hearing involving Little Haiti International Cuisine and firearm-related violation notices.

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