Substation Uncovered at Adams Park, 4-8 p.m.

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Substation Uncovered Returns to Adams Park Tonight

The second Substation Uncovered runs today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Adams Park, with outdoor lawn games, a mocktail bar, and food from Old Friend Pizza and Sweeties Ice Cream. Live music comes from musician and songwriter J.R., with live art from multimedia artist and muralist OLIVE. The event is free and open to the public; organizers suggest bringing a lawn chair and picnic basket.

The Substation

Wu Nominates Felicia Jacques to BPDA Board

Mayor Michelle Wu nominated Felicia Jacques, a Jamaica Plain real estate developer, to fill a vacant seat on the Boston Planning and Development Agency Board.

Jamaica Plain Gazette

Boston Businesses Weigh Summer Event Economic Boost

Mayor Michelle Wu and business leaders reviewed the uneven economic impact of Boston's major summer events, including gains cited by The Haven in Jamaica Plain.

Axios

Zoning Board of Appeal Meets Virtually Tonight

Boston's Zoning Advisory Board of Appeal holds a virtual hearing tonight, Aug. 20, at 5 p.m., with public testimony on listed zoning appeals.

City of Boston

Arnold Arboretum Oak Allee Bids Close at Noon

Bids for improvements to the Arnold Arboretum Oak Allee at Poplar Gate in Jamaica Plain are due today, Aug. 20, before noon, and will be opened virtually.

City of Boston

Thirdsday Karaoke at The Substation Tonight

Thirdsday Night Karaoke runs tonight, Aug. 20, from 7-11 p.m. at The Substation, hosted by SB John Entertainment.

The Substation