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Fireside pop-up series starts Friday in Seaport

September 22, 2026

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Fireside at The Current pop-up series starts Friday in Seaport

The Current's 20th season — Fireside at The Current — debuts September 25 with nine pop-ups in fashion, beauty, jewelry, food, and more in Boston Seaport. The pop-up series runs through the season, offering new experiences for the neighborhood.

Caught In Southie

Downtown Boston revival continues with new housing, offices, and retail near South Station

New residential, office, and retail activity is underway around South Station, including the South Station Tower and major office tenants.

CBS Boston

Waterfront For All Summit convenes at Boston Children's Museum today

Boston Harbor Now and the Coalition for a Resilient and Inclusive Waterfront host a free summit on waterfront access, equity, and resilience from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Boston Children's Museum.

Coalition for a Resilient and Inclusive Waterfront

South Boston Library screens Marlene Dietrich film today at 1 p.m.

The South Boston Branch Library's Tuesday Films program features a Marlene Dietrich film from 1 to 3 p.m.

Boston Public Library

Seaport Sketch: free drawing and live music at The Superette tonight

Join guided drawing exercises (supplies provided) with live music at The Superette courtyard, 5–7 p.m. tonight.

The Boston Calendar

South Boston library kids book group discusses 'Picture Day' today

Children ages 9–12 discuss 'Picture Day' at the South Boston Branch Library, 4:30–5:30 p.m. today.

Boston Public Library

South Boston abutters meeting on six-unit Gates Street project tonight

A virtual meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight seeks community input on a proposal to replace an existing building with a three-story, six-unit residence and eight parking spaces at 51 Gates Street.

City of Boston

Zoning Board hears proposal for new four-story home on East Third Street today

The Zoning Board of Appeal hears a proposal for a four-story, two-family building at 425 East Third Street in South Boston. The virtual hearing starts at 9:30 a.m. with remote participation and livestream.

City of Boston

Landmarks Commission holds virtual design review including South Boston matters today

The Boston Landmarks Commission holds a virtual design-review hearing at 4 p.m. and a business hearing at 6 p.m., with public testimony on matters involving South Boston and Fort Point Channel.

City of Boston

Trivia Tuesday at Castle Island Brewing tonight

Test your knowledge at Castle Island Brewing's Trivia Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at its South Boston taproom, 10 Old Colony Avenue.

Castle Island Brewing Co.

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