Red Sox Clinch Yankees Wild Card Series

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Red Sox sweep Cubs, lock in Yankees playoff matchup

The Red Sox swept the Cubs in a doubleheader on Friday, winning 4-3 and 2-0, to clinch the AL's No. 5 seed. They will face the Yankees in a best-of-three Wild Card Series in New York starting Tuesday.

The Boston Globe

Fenway-area crime down 4% in District D-4

From Jan. 1 through Sept. 20, major crime in District D-4 (Fenway, Back Bay, South End, Lower Roxbury) fell 4% from the same period last year, with 2,298 Part One crimes reported.

The Boston Sun

Block-party grants up to $500 available for fall events

Applications for fall block-party grants (up to $500) are open through Oct. 23. Events must be free, public, and held on public streets.

City of Boston

Temple Israel hosts children's Sukkot celebration in Longwood

Free Sukkot celebration for children 5 and under at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Saturday 9:30–11:30 a.m. Includes singing, crafts, snacks, and lulav shaking.

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ParkARTS watercolor workshop at the Public Garden Lagoon

On Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, Boston Parks’ free ParkARTS watercolor workshop is scheduled at the Public Garden Lagoon, weather permitting. Materials and instruction will be provided for participants ages 9 and up.

The Boston Sun

Malcolm Todd performs at MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Malcolm Todd's Do That Again Tour hits MGM Music Hall, 2 Lansdowne St., Saturday at 8 p.m. All ages.

MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Candlelight tribute to ABBA comes to Fenway

On Saturday, September 26, at 7 p.m., a candlelight string-quartet tribute to ABBA is scheduled in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. The program includes “Dancing Queen,” “Waterloo,” “Mamma Mia” and “The Winner Takes It All.”

Fenway Quartet

Violinist Paul Huang and pianist Helen Huang at Jordan Hall

Violinist Paul Huang and pianist Helen Huang are scheduled to perform on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 8 p.m. at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall.

New England Conservatory

MBTA announces October infrastructure work on Green, Blue, and Commuter Rail

MBTA will continue major construction in October, affecting the Green and Blue lines and Commuter Rail. The work aims to improve reliability and accessibility.

The Boston Sun