Aging in place is not inevitable; it requires planning and purpose. Join <a href="https://www.beaconhillvillage.org/pages/3-25th-anniversary-speaker-series" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Boston Village</a> for the first in its <a href="https://www.beaconhillvillage.org/pages/3-25th-anniversary-speaker-series" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Aging in Place, Living Your Best Life @ Home </a>speaker series on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 4:00 – 6:00pm at the MGH Simches Building, 185 Cambridge Street, Charles River Plaza in Boston. Dr. Christine Ritchie, a Professor of Medicine and the Kenneth L. Minaker Chair of Geriatric Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), will present on how to purposefully age by creating habits of activity, habits of connection, and habits of curiosity and learning. She will connect these ideas to well-being in later life. It is never too late to try something new and become a new, adapted version of who you are. The event is free and open to the public. Register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/BV-Ritchie" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/BV-Ritchie</a>

Local Event: Boston Village Presents: Purposeful Aging with Dr. Christine Ritchie

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Boston Village Presents: Purposeful Aging with...

Aging in place is not inevitable; it requires planning and purpose. Join Boston Village for the first in its Aging in Place,...

Boston Village Presents: Purposeful Aging with Dr. Christine Ritchie

Otis House Museum

Saturday, June 6, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Love architecture, history, fantastic stories, great landscapes, fine art, folk art, or interior design? Then join Historic New England on June 6, 2026, for a region-wide Open House and explore distinctly different historic sites—FOR FREE.
From seventeenth-century “stone-enders” to a charming pink Gothic Revival cottage, coastal farms, and a Bauhaus masterpiece, there is so much to explore. Learn about the people who lived and worked at these sites and take the opportunity to enjoy the open spaces, beautiful gardens, and picturesque farm fields.
Nearby Historic New England Sites also open:
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 <li><a href="https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/browne-house/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Browne House</a>, in Watertown (10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)</li>
 <li><a href="https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/codman-estate/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Codman Estate</a> in Lincoln (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)</li>
 <li><a href="https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/cooper-frost-austin-house/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cooper-Frost-Austin House</a> in Cambridge (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)</li>
 <li><a href="https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/eustis-estate-museum-study-center/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eustis Estate</a> in Milton (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)</li>
 <li><a href="https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/gropius-house/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gropius House</a> in Lincoln (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)</li>
 <li><a href="https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/lyman-estate/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lyman Estate</a> in Waltham (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)</li>
 <li><a href="https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/lyman-estate-greenhouses/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lyman Estate Greenhouses</a> in Waltham (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) with <a href="https://my.historicnewengland.org/27553/hosta-perennial" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hosta and Perennial Sale</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/pierce-house/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pierce House</a> in Dorchester (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)</li>
 <li><a href="https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/quincy-house/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Quincy House</a> in Quincy (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)</li>
</ul>
At the Otis House, enjoy a book sale with your free museum visit! Browse our gift shop for discounted books during Historic New England’s <a href="https://www.historicnewengland.org/open-house/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Open House</a> at Otis House. Pick up something on local history, architecture, or another unique find. Explore the historic setting and take home a new read. Free postcard set with every purchase.
Please call (617) 994-5920 for more information.

Local Event: Open House and Book Sale at Otis House

Open House and Book Sale at Otis House

Saturday, June 6, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Love architecture, history, fantastic stories, great landscapes, fine art, folk art, or...

<a href="https://www.schooloffashiondesign.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">School of Fashion Design, Boston</a> - Summer 2026 - June 8th to August 14thCheck out our beginner friendly courses with no prerequisites!<ul><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=152102" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Construction Clothing 1</a>instructs students on how to cut, hand sew, and use an industrial machine. Students are also trained in lining, pressing, detailing, and finishing! Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays, 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM or 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM</li><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=152098" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pattern Making 1</a> introduces students to the principles, techniques and practice of draft flat patterns for women's garments! Students learn how to create block drafts, slopers, and patterns. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM&nbsp;or&nbsp;7:45 PM – 10:00&nbsp;PM</li><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=152096" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fashion Sketching 1</a> teaches students the necessary principles and techniques of fashion sketching to create their own fashion plates. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30 PM - 4:45 PM or&nbsp;06:00 PM – 08:15 PM</li><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=152110" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">History of Costume</a> dives into costumes from ancient to modern times, with a focus on contemporary design and theatrical costuming. Students will study the fabrics, colors, styles, cultural and psychological impacts of these garments throughout history. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM</li><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=152109" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fundamentals of Textile</a> offers a necessary comprehensive understanding of the fibers and fabrics with which you will work with as a fashion designer. Mondays &amp; Wednesdays, 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM</li><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseGroupID=65518" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Check our catalogue</a>, register today, or email admissions@sfdboston.org to get started!</li></ul>

Local Event: School of Fashion Design - Now Enrolling for Summer 2026

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School of Fashion Design - Now Enrolling for...

School of Fashion Design, Boston - Summer 2026 - June 8th to August 14thCheck out our beginner friendly courses with no...

School of Fashion Design - Now Enrolling for Summer 2026

American Repertory Theater

Join award-winning author and breast cancer survivor Alice Hoffman for&nbsp;an unforgettable evening of storytelling, inspiration, and&nbsp;community—supporting the Hoffman Breast Center at Mount Auburn Hospital.



Now in its 26th year, Pink Pages brings together an&nbsp;extraordinary lineup of bestselling authors sharing personal stories,&nbsp;humor, and reflections from their lives and careers. This year’s&nbsp;featured guests include:



Chris Bohjalian Meredith Goldstein Ann Leary Wally Lamb Jill McCorkle Liz Walker
Emceed by Emmy Award-winning journalist Joyce Kulhawik.
All&nbsp;proceeds benefit the Hoffman Breast Center at Mount Auburn Hospital,&nbsp;providing critical care, resources, and support for patients and&nbsp;families navigating breast cancer.



Tickets &amp; Details Get tickets and all the details here: <a href="https://e.givesmart.com/events/MmH/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">e.givesmart.com/events/MmH/</a> General Admission: $300 VIP: $650 (includes signed bookplates from all authors) Virtual options available

Local Event: Mount Auburn Hospital presents Pink Pages on June 8th at the American Repertory Theater

Mount Auburn Hospital presents Pink Pages on...

Join award-winning author and breast cancer survivor Alice Hoffman for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, inspiration,...

Mount Auburn Hospital presents Pink Pages on June 8th at the American Repertory Theater

Thursday, June 11, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 
Celebrate the beginning of summer on the front terrace of Otis House. Pop inside to explore one of the home’s lesser-known histories as part of Beacon Hill’s 19th-century medical community. This year’s event draws on the neighborhood’s legacy as a medical hub, including Elizabeth Mott’s practice at the Otis House and other trailblazing healers. Throughout the evening, you’ll have the opportunity to head inside for brief talks on the topic. 


Meet new friends, and enjoy wine or an herbal remedy cocktail, live jazz music, and delicious hors d’oeuvres from The Tip Tap Room. Hosted by Historic New England and the Beacon Hill Civic Association.

Historic New England and Beacon Hill Civic Association Members $55; Nonmember $60. 
Please call (617) 994-5920 for more information. 
Rain date: Friday, June 12.

Accessibility Considerations: The site is not equipped with ramps, elevators, or lifts and the house is not air-conditioned.

Local Event: Summer Evening at Otis House

Summer Evening at Otis House

Thursday, June 11, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 
Celebrate the beginning of summer on the front terrace of Otis House. Pop inside to...

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Life Hacks from Ancient Wisdom 
A Tuesday Evening Meditation Series in Back Bay
In a fast-paced environment, it’s easy to feel pulled in many directions—mentally busy, reactive, or simply on autopilot.
This series offers a practical way to step back and regain perspective.
Drawing from Buddhist meditation, each class focuses on methods that help you develop a calmer, more balanced mind and respond to challenges with greater clarity and intention. 
These are not abstract ideas, but tools you can use immediately in your daily life - at work, in relationships, and in how you relate to your own thoughts.
Each session includes guided meditation, a short talk, and time to reflect, followed by optional Q&amp;A.
No prior experience is needed.
Series Dates &amp; Topics
April 21 — Nurturing Our Best Qualities 
Strengthening patience, kindness, and inner stability
May 26 — From Self-Focus to Genuine Care 
Shifting perspective and deepening connection
June 23 — Six Practices to Liberate Yourself 
Practical methods for greater inner freedom
📍 Location 
Church of the Covenant 
67 Newbury St, Boston (Back Bay)
🎟️ Booking 
Register in advance or pay at the door 
meditationinboston.org/newbury-classes
About the Teacher 
Gen Kelsang Khedrub is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston. With nearly three decades of experience, he is known for presenting meditation and Buddhist teachings in a way that is thoughtful, practical, and relevant to modern life.

Local Event: Meditate in Back Bay: Life Hacks from Ancient Wisdom

Back Bay

Meditate in Back Bay: Life Hacks from Ancient...

Life Hacks from Ancient Wisdom 
A Tuesday Evening Meditation Series in Back Bay
In a fast-paced environment, it’s easy to feel...

Meditate in Back Bay: Life Hacks from Ancient Wisdom

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

It’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows. In between they’ve recorded 17 studio albums, 7 live LPs, 3 compilations, 2 EPs, 2 DVDs, and contributed 40+ guest appearances on their friends’ recordings—all garnering 4 Grammys, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction, the ALMA Ritchie Valens Pioneer Award, NEA and Hispanic Heritage Foundation Honors, Congressional recognitions, plus countless “Keys to the City” and “Los Lobos Day” celebrations. And those are just a few of the highlights. But beyond all the hoopla and applause (and the source of it all, really) is the tremendous heart. Rather, hearts. Cinco corazones. Five blood brothers who have dedicated their off-stage time to helping others, working for peace and justice, penning some of the most literate and important music of their time, transforming the hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs of hope, tales of common folk finding ways to endure. The young wolves were weaned on late-night radio’s soul, R&amp;B, and doo-wop. Were cured through the African-American currents of the blues, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll. An amalgam. As proud Chicanos, their songs have always glistened with the distillation from their Mexican and Latin American roots— nourished by Norteña and rancheras, buoyed by bolero and cumbias, soaring on the rhythms of son huasteco and son jarocho. Los Lobos have helped spread the rich diversity of cultures across every continent, throughout the global community. Kids in Antwerp now know about Aztlán. Residents of Luxor and Ghana are crooning Lalo Guerrero. People from Laos and Bulgaria are belting “La Bamba”—all thanks to The Wolves as cultural ambassadors. Talk about a living legacy. Talk about a productive half century. And in the true rebel spirit, they did it all on their own terms, against formula. For the ages. To our delight. Quite simply, they are one of the tightest, one of the best, one of the most prolific bands ever. And, amazingly, with the original founding members as the pack the entire time. Unprecedented. As their liner notes put it, quite simply: “Los Lobos still are David Hidalgo, Louie Pérez, Jr., Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, Steve Berlin.”

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Los Lobos

It’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work, a legacy of...

“In the 25 years since the release of her debut record, Hometown, tail-gunning blues virtuoso Ana Popovic has proved herself a force of nature with a vintage Stratin hand.” – Guitar World
“Ana Popovic Melds Rock, Blues, and Jazz for Fiery Power” – No Depression
“A badass with a silver Strat, she performs the heck out of this song [“Worked Up”], owning it with swagger and grace. … “Worked Up” captures her love of funky grooves plus the edginess of rocking guitar power. – Rock &amp; Blues Muse
Los Angeles-based and critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Ana Popovic is set to release her highly anticipated album Dance To The Rhythm (Electric Heel Records) on September 26, 2025. Produced by Popovic and Buthel, the album showcases a groundbreaking fusion of groove, blues, funk, and soul.
Building on the success of her previous work, Dance To The Rhythm pushes boundaries, seamlessly blending infectious dance grooves (“Dance To The Rhythm” / “Sho Nuff”) with raw blues guitar and powerful lyrics. From the soulful "Soul’ution" to the funky "Hottest Ticket In Town" and the bluesy “Dwell On The Feeling”, "California Chase," the album weaves a rich tapestry of musical styles, reflecting Popovic's masterful versatility. The track “Sisters and Brothers” channels a Steely Dan-like arrangement, while “Hurt So Good” brings a contemporary mainstream flair. The ultimate jam comes in the form of a clever reimagining of Paul Simon’s "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover."
Ana says: “One of my biggest strengths on stage is my ability to make people dance. Music should take you to a place where you can let go, feel the groove, and move. You want music to grab you, to have a pocket that you can’t resist. —everything else revolves around it. Blues guitar has never really been part of dance music before, and in that way, it’s revolutionary. Guitar plays a central role in these tracks, breaking down the boundaries created by time, culture, and musical traditions. With this album, I’m pushing those boundaries.” For Ana, blues guitar is the foundation of everything in her music. Yet, she masterfully blends genres, effortlessly shifting from blues to dance, jam band, funk, pop, and even gospel—it's all part of her evolving sound. A true pioneer, Ana combines her blues guitar roots with bold experimentation, redefining the intersection of blues and dance music. Her live performances, whether with her six-piece or eleven-piece funk band FUNTASTAFUNK, are electrifying, blending fierce guitar work with irresistible rhythms that compel audiences to move.
A multi-award-winning artist, Popovic has earned recognition from major outlets and industry figures, including Bruce Springsteen, who called her "one helluva guitar player." She’s been nominated for seven Blues Music Awards, and her latest album POWER hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Ana has shared stages with legends such as B.B. King, Joe Bonamassa, Warren Haynes, Robert Plant, and Gary Clark Jr., and is an endorsee of Fender, D'Angelico, Jim Dunlop, and DR Strings.
Popovic's commitment to her craft and fearless boundary-pushing ensures she remains one of the most dynamic forces in contemporary blues and beyond.
Danielle Miraglia Danielle Miraglia (murr-Ä L e a) comes armed with a strong steady thumb on an old Gibson, an infectious stomp-box rhythm, harmonica and tunes ranging from heart-felt to socially conscious that will move both your heart and hips.

Local Event: Ana Popovic with Danielle Miraglia

Ana Popovic with Danielle Miraglia

“In the 25 years since the release of her debut record, Hometown, tail-gunning blues virtuoso Ana Popovic has proved herself a...

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RARE Restoration

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Kerry Spindler Bespoke Aesthetics Spa

Kerry Spindler Bespoke Aesthetics Spa is a private, results-driven skincare studio serving Winthrop and the Greater Boston area. Founded by nationally recognized beauty expert Kerry Spindler, the practice blends advanced clinical knowledge with a holistic, whole-person approach to skin health. Every treatment is fully customized. No cookie-cutter facials. No trend chasing. Just intelligent, personalized care based on what your skin actually needs. Kerry is an oncology-trained paramedical esthetician and melanoma survivor whose background in advanced skin science allows her to work confidently with all skin types, tones, and concerns — from acne, breakouts, and congestion to pigmentation, aging, texture changes, and overall skin resilience. Services include advanced corrective facials, microneedling with RF, nano needling, chemical peels, microcurrent lifting, LED light therapy, acne-focused treatments, pigmentation correction, and barrier-repair support. The spa also offers brow and lash services, facial waxing for delicate areas, and holistic support services such as Reiki and traditional herbal yoni steaming. Clients travel from Boston, Cambridge, the North Shore, and surrounding neighborhoods for Kerry’s education-first approach, precision treatments, and long-term skin strategy. This is a quiet, boutique setting designed for people who want real expertise and thoughtful care — not rushed appointments or one-size-fits-all spa menus. Appointments are by reservation only.

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