Coastal storm could bring 4-6 in. of rain Saturday

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Rough Seas Suspend MBTA Ferries as Coastal Storm Threat Builds

A coastal storm that could develop into a rare September nor'easter is expected to make landfall Friday evening, with the worst conditions on Saturday: winds up to 50 mph and 4 to 6 inches of rain across Boston and southeastern Massachusetts, according to Globe meteorologist Ken Mahan. The MBTA suspended ferry service from Lynn and Quincy on Wednesday and Thursday, citing rough seas, and harbormasters along the coast are urging boat owners to get their boats out of the water.

The Boston Globe

Free Screening of 'The Incredibles' at Hood Park

Hood Park hosts a free outdoor screening of 'The Incredibles' Thursday, Sept. 24, 7-9 p.m., with popcorn and beverages provided on the lawn.

The Boston Calendar

'Lafter Hours' Waterfront Comedy Showcase at The Anchor

Like2Laugh Productions presents live stand-up comedy at The Anchor in Charlestown Thursday, Sept. 24, 8-10 p.m., headlined by Andrew Della Volpe.

The Boston Calendar

Mayor's Office Hosts Meeting on Charlestown Cannabis Proposal

The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services holds a virtual meeting Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. on Heritage Club's proposal to add a medical license at 116R Cambridge St.

City of Boston

Councilors Seek Tighter Oversight of Police Surveillance Tech

City Councilor Ben Weber introduced ordinance amendments Wednesday, Sept. 23, to close loopholes and require council oversight of police surveillance and social media monitoring tools.

WHDH 7News

City Council Considers Zoning Ban on New Data Center Facilities

The Boston City Council reviewed a zoning amendment Wednesday, Sept. 23, filed by Councilor Miniard Culpepper to ban data center construction citywide over land, energy, and water concerns.

The Daily Free Press

Pop Star Charli XCX Takes the Stage at TD Garden

Charli XCX brings her arena tour to TD Garden Thursday, Sept. 24, with the show starting at 8 p.m.

TD Garden

Community Preservation Committee Reviews FY27 Funding Priorities

The committee holds a virtual public hearing Thursday, Sept. 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m., reviewing Boston's 2018-2026 preservation-fund allocations and FY27 priorities.

City of Boston

Public Improvement Commission Takes Up Street and Easement Proposals

The commission meets Thursday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. to review proposed right-of-way changes near 201 Brookline Ave. and a new-business item for 471 Commercial St.

City of Boston

Homework Help Offered at Charlestown Branch Library

Boston Teachers Union homework help runs Thursday, Sept. 24, 4-6 p.m. at the Charlestown Branch Library, 179 Main St.

Boston Public Library

Community Art Night at the Charlestown Library

Community Art Night runs Thursday, Sept. 24, 6-7 p.m. at the Charlestown Branch Library.

Boston Public Library

BSO Opens Mahler Seventh Program at Symphony Hall

The Boston Symphony Orchestra performs Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Symphony Hall, with Andris Nelsons conducting Mahler's Symphony No. 7 and a posthumous world-premiere co-commission by Sofia Gubaidulina and Elena Firsova.

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Free City Hall Sessions Spotlights Boston's Creative Future

City Hall Sessions #1 runs Thursday, Sept. 24, 5-8 p.m. at Boston City Hall, featuring music, an art exhibit, a panel with ICA Teens and AAMARP artists, and live apparel printing.

Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture

Sister Hazel Brings an Evening Show to City Winery

Sister Hazel performs Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at City Winery Boston; doors open at 5:30 p.m.

City Winery Boston