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Goodrich Family Band plays The Beehive tonight

August 17, 2026

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Monday Night Hoedown brings bluegrass to The Beehive

The Goodrich Family Band & Friends take The Beehive's stage tonight at 7:30 p.m. for the venue's weekly Monday night of bluegrass, Americana, folk-punk and jazz, with guest musicians sitting in each week. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the kitchen is running a special menu of burgers, ribs, wings and steaks alongside the regular menu. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome; the venue is open Mondays from 5 to 11 p.m.

The Beehive Boston

Red Sox host Diamondbacks at Fenway tonight

The Red Sox open a home series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park tonight, Monday, August 17, at 7:10 p.m.

Meet Boston

Community Preservation Committee meets today

The Community Preservation Committee holds a virtual public meeting today, Monday, August 17, at noon to discuss policy priorities for CPA-funded projects.

City of Boston

Petit Robert Bistro brings back $1 oyster shucks

Starting today, Monday, August 17, and running weekly Monday through Thursday, South End's Petit Robert Bistro offers $1 oyster shucks from 3-6 p.m.

Boston Chefs

Records show AG's office spent over $80K on travel in FY25

Public records released Sunday show Attorney General Andrea Campbell's office spent over $80,000 on state credit cards for out-of-state hotels and flights during FY25.

Boston Herald

ICE arrests wanted Brazilian fugitive in Massachusetts

Federal immigration officials arrested a wanted Brazilian fugitive in Massachusetts on Saturday, August 15, days before Governor Maura Healey signed the Protect Act limiting state cooperation with ICE.

Boston Herald

Red Sox place Yoshida on injured list with hamstring strain

The Red Sox placed designated hitter Masataka Yoshida on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hamstring strain suffered Saturday against the Pirates.

98.5 The Sports Hub

Deadline arrives for older-adult behavioral health grant

Applications for the Age Strong Commission's FY27 grant supporting behavioral health services for Boston residents 55 and older are due today, Monday, August 17, at 5 p.m.

City of Boston

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