Free Borromeo Quartet concert at Jordan Hall

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NEC Young Artists Program opens with free chamber concert

The New England Conservatory's Summer Chamber Music Young Artists Program opens tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Jordan Hall, with a concert featuring the Borromeo Quartet. Admission is free.

New England Conservatory

City Council weighs Felicia Jaques' BPDA board appointment

A City Council committee heard Mayor Wu's message confirming Felicia Jaques' appointment to the Boston Planning and Development Agency board, for a term running through August 15, 2029.

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City Council backs retired officers working paid details

The Boston City Council adopted a resolution Friday supporting the use of state law to let qualified retired police officers work paid detail assignments, aiming to ease staffing shortages.

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Suffragist play 'A New Era' closes Saturday at Strand Theatre

The world-premiere drama "A New Era," about Boston's pioneering Black suffragists, holds its final performance tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Dorchester's Strand Theatre.

Company One Theatre

J. Cole brings 'The Fall-Off Tour' to TD Garden

J. Cole headlines TD Garden tonight at 8 p.m. on "The Fall-Off Tour," his first solo headline tour in five years.

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Boston Police arrest five in targeted shoplifting sweep

Boston police arrested five people and issued summonses to three others during a targeted shoplifting operation at a Downtown Crossing CVS on Thursday, Aug. 6.

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Vandalism reported at Dorchester Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Flags honoring veterans were cut and removed from the Dorchester Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Morrissey Boulevard earlier this week, officials said Friday, prompting a police investigation.

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PKL South Boston offers $4 courts for Pickleball Day

PKL in South Boston is offering $4 court rentals today to mark its fourth anniversary and National Pickleball Day, with reservation slots opening at noon.

Caught in Southie

Friends of Peters Park hold monthly cleanup Sunday

Volunteers meet at Peters Park's Washington Street entrance Sunday, Aug. 9 at 9 a.m. to tend gardens, pick up litter, and refresh the dog run.

The Boston Sun

Temple Israel hosts weekly lay-led Zoom Havdalah Saturday

Temple Israel's TI Circles hosts a lay-led Havdalah gathering via Zoom tonight at 8 p.m. to mark the end of Shabbat.

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Boston Ballet announces diverse roster for 2026-2027 season

Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announced a 2026-27 roster of 67 dancers from 13 nationalities, including four new company members and 10 promotions.

The Boston Sun

Pollinator Family Festival comes to Boston Nature Center

The Pollinator Family Festival runs today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Boston Nature Center, with activities on bees, birds, butterflies, and bats.

The Boston Calendar

Time Out Market Fenway hosts live music tonight

Time Out Market Boston at 401 Park Drive in Fenway hosts free live music tonight from 6 to 9 p.m.

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House of Blues hosts Bop to the Top dance party

Bop to the Top dance party hits Citizens House of Blues on Lansdowne Street tonight from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

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