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Maple & High BBQ opens in former Da Vinci space
September 24, 2026
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Maple & High opens on Moody Street
Maple & High is now open at 482 Moody Street, in the space formerly home to Da Vinci Ristorante and, before that, Charcoal Guido's, according to a source cited by Boston Restaurant Talk via NBC Boston. The team behind it comes from the long-closed Bison County on Moody Street and The Tack Room in Lincoln. The menu mixes barbecue with other dishes, including smoked pork belly, pulled pork melts, smoked short ribs, fried catfish bites and Cajun salmon.
NBC Boston
Bentley men's soccer blanks Assumption 1-0
Bentley University's men's soccer team beat Assumption University 1-0 on Sept. 23 in Waltham, with a MacKinnon goal and a penalty-kick save by Bizzini securing the win.
Bentley University Athletics
Conservation Commission holds hearing on Calvary Street project
The Waltham Conservation Commission meets via Zoom tonight, Sept. 24, from 7 to 10 p.m., including a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for 234 Calvary Street.
City of Waltham
Library lawn hosts retro music party tonight
Waltham Public Library's 'Book to the Future: Through the Decades' runs tonight, Sept. 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the library lawn and Bookmobile, with retro music, refreshments, crafts and activities for all ages.
Waltham Public Library
Brandeis hosts 'Cutaway' artist talk and closing reception
Brandeis University's Women's Studies Research Center hosts an artist talk and closing reception for its 'Cutaway' exhibition tonight, Sept. 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Epstein Building.
Brandeis University
Bentley hosts finance fireside chat with Dr. Irean Lakhani
Bentley University hosts a fireside chat with Dr. Irean Lakhani today, Sept. 24, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Trading Room at 175 Forest Street.
Bentley University
Waltham Partnership for Youth holds annual meeting today
The Waltham Partnership for Youth holds its 2026 annual meeting today, Sept. 24, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Boston Children's Hospital's Waltham campus, with organizational updates and an alumni speaker.
Waltham Partnership for Youth
Library building design meeting set for 1 p.m. today
A hybrid Library Building Design Meeting happens today, Sept. 24, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Waltham Public Library, covering design development, site planning, schedule and budget.
Waltham Public Library
Teen Comedy Night at the library tonight
Teen Comedy Night runs today, Sept. 24, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Waltham Public Library Lecture Hall, with teens invited to tell jokes, workshop stories and perform.
Waltham Public Library
English conversation group meets at library today
English at Large's conversation group meets today, Sept. 24, from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at Waltham Public Library for intermediate and advanced English learners.
English at Large
Waltham volleyball falls to Weston, drops to 0-6
Waltham lost 3-0 to Weston on Sept. 23 in girls varsity volleyball, falling to 0-6 for the season.
MaxPreps
Gordon's hosts English sparkling-wine masterclass tonight
A tasting of Gusbourne sparkling wines led by Master Sommelier Laura Rhys runs today, Sept. 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Gordon's Main Street store; tickets are $25.
Gordon's Fine Wine
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