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DCR closes William J. Day Boulevard today for Boston Triathlon

DCR is closing William J. Day Boulevard in South Boston to traffic for the Boston Triathlon, with the stretch from Shore Road to G Street shut from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and G Street to Kosciuszko Circle from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Traffic is being detoured to Columbia Road, Farragut Road and Shore Road, which will serve as the route to and from Castle Island, and a parking ban runs on Day Boulevard from I Street to Shore Road and along Shore Road until 2 p.m. Because of bike traffic between 7 and 11 a.m., there is no pedestrian access to the Head Island Causeway between Day Boulevard and the Gazebo.

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Boston Triathlon returns to Carson Beach today

The Boston Triathlon holds its Olympic- and sprint-distance races and relay events Sunday, August 23, at DCR Carson Beach in South Boston, following Saturday's free Kids Day.

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Boston Architectural College hosts exhibit during Open Newbury Street

The Boston Architectural College opens its McCormick Gallery for its 2026 Graduation Exhibit Sunday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., during the car-free Open Newbury Street event.

Boston Architectural College

YMCA 175 Fest brings free family fun to City Hall Plaza today

The YMCA of Greater Boston marks its 175th anniversary with a free festival Sunday, August 23, from noon to 5 p.m. at City Hall Plaza, featuring games, live music, face painting, and food trucks.

YMCA of Greater Boston

Montaño Quartet brings live jazz to Spectacle Island today

The Montaño Quartet, made up of Berklee College of Music musicians, performs an outdoor concert Sunday, August 23, from 2 to 5 p.m. as part of the 'Jazz on the Porch' series on Spectacle Island.

Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park

Club Café stages Xtina vs. Britney drag brunch today

Club Café in the South End hosts its 'Xtina vs. Britney' drag brunch Sunday, August 23, from 1 to 3 p.m., with doors and brunch service starting at 11:30 a.m.

Club Café

Bromfield Gallery's 'TOO HOT' show closes today

Bromfield Gallery's South End exhibition and contest 'TOO HOT' closes Sunday, August 23, after running since August 5, with hours Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Bromfield Gallery

San Gennaro Feast wraps up in the North End today

The San Gennaro Feast continues Sunday, August 23, from noon to 11 p.m. in the North End, with food vendors, live entertainment, family activities, and a procession honoring Saint Gennaro.

Boston 25 News

Charlestown hosts Community Thrift Market Sip + Shop today

The Anchor Boston hosts Community Thrift Market Sip + Shop Sunday, August 23, from noon to 3 p.m., with local vendors, vintage finds, music, drinks, and waterfront views.

Meet Boston

Xhale New England holds Mattapan grand opening today

Xhale New England celebrates the grand opening of its retail dispensary at 888 Morton Street in Mattapan Sunday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

City of Boston

Coalition files appeals court brief defending Boston exam school admissions

A coalition of community organizations filed a federal appeals court brief Saturday, August 22, defending Boston's selective exam school admissions policies against a lawsuit seeking to roll them back.

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