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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Celebrate Miles Davis’ and John Coltrane's 100th birthdays with a top notch quintet featuring Jason Palmer and others.&nbsp; The house band will play classic and less-covered tunes from the years Coltrane played with Miles' band. A short concert set will be followed by a jam session with more Davis compositions and standards made famous by the band known as Miles’ first quintet.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jazz Sundays at the Square Root brings together Boston’s best jazz artists in an intimate restaurant setting for performances and themed jams. Cover $10-20 at the door pays the musicians. $5 discount for musicians on jam nights.

Local Event: Jazz Sunday: Miles and Trane 100th Birthday Jam

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Roslindale

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Jazz Sunday: Miles and Trane 100th Birthday Jam

     Celebrate Miles Davis’ and John Coltrane's 100th birthdays with a top notch quintet featuring Jason Palmer and others. ...

Join the Neponset Valley Sunrise Rotary Club for it's 24th Annual Duck&nbsp;Race on the Charles. We'll start the day off with music, games, bouncy house, pony rides, face painting, touch-a-truck, food, beverages and more. Register a duck for the race in advance at nvsrotaryevents.org of on race day before 2:00 pm.&nbsp;Ducks hit the water around 2:30 - 2:45.&nbsp;First three ducks across the finish line win a cash prize! Proceeds help to support local and national non-profit organizations.

Local Event: 24th Annual Duck Race on the Charles

Norfolk County

Dedham

24th Annual Duck Race on the Charles

Join the Neponset Valley Sunrise Rotary Club for it's 24th Annual Duck Race on the Charles. We'll start the day off with music,...

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A quintet made up of professional jazz musicians with kids under 10 performs a mixture of bandleader Brian Friedland's originals drawn from his experiences as a dad and creative arrangements of his kids’ favorite music. Adults and kids, parents and non-parents can appreciate this joyful, sophisticated take on the ideas and sounds of childhood.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For the second set, the Jesse Taitt Trio blends deep jazz tradition with a modern, exploratory spirit, drawing from the Great American Songbook, bebop repertoire, and original compositions. Led by pianist and composer Jesse Taitt, the trio delivers music that is rhythmically grounded, harmonically rich, and rooted in storytelling and swing.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jazz Sundays at the Square Root brings together Boston’s best jazz artists in an intimate restaurant setting for performances and themed jams. Cover $10-20 at the door pays the musicians.

Local Event: Jazz Sunday: Brian Friedland: Dad Jazz / Jesse Taitt Trio

Jazz Sunday: Brian Friedland: Dad Jazz / Jesse...

     A quintet made up of professional jazz musicians with kids under 10 performs a mixture of bandleader Brian Friedland's...

Jazz Sunday: Brian Friedland: Dad Jazz / Jesse Taitt Trio

Join poet Wendy Drexler and Dr. Rashmi Kaura of Hebrew SeniorLife’s Wolk Center for Memory Health for a virtual poetry reading and conversation about Drexler’s fourth collection, Harvest of What Remains. Through poetry and personal reflection, Harvest of What Remains shares Drexler’s experience caring for her husband as Alzheimer’s disease gradually changed their lives and relationship.
The program will explore how writing became a powerful tool for processing grief, stress, anger, fear, and moments of uncertainty throughout her caregiving journey. Together, Drexler and Dr. Kaura will discuss how poetry and reflective writing can offer comfort, insight, and emotional support to caregivers throughout the different stages of the caregiving journey.
Wendy Drexler is a recipient of a 2022 artist fellowship from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Her fourth collection, Harvest of What Remains, received honorable mention for the Paul Nemser Prize and was published in February 2026 by Lily Poetry Review Books. Her work has appeared in The Hudson Review, The Sun, and The Threepenny Review, among others. She was awarded the 2025 E.E. Cummings Prize from the New England Poetry Club, where she currently serves on the advisory board.
Rashmi Kaura, MD is a palliative care and geriatric specialist at the Deanna and Sidney Wolk Center for Memory Health. She is board certified in hospice and palliative care, geriatric medicine, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her Bachelor of Science in pharmacology and basic medical sciences from King’s College in London, England. She received her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from King’s College School of Medicine and Dentistry. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Overlook Medical Center and her fellowship in geriatrics and palliative care at Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Local Event: Processing Alzheimer's Caregiving through Poetry: Author Wendy Drexler with Dr. Rashmi Kaura

Processing Alzheimer's Caregiving through...

Join poet Wendy Drexler and Dr. Rashmi Kaura of Hebrew SeniorLife’s Wolk Center for Memory Health for a virtual poetry reading...

Processing Alzheimer's Caregiving through Poetry: Author Wendy Drexler with Dr. Rashmi Kaura

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Local Greek Market Celebrates Greek Lenten Traditions

Greek International Food Market 

West Roxbury, MA — As the season of Lent begins for millions observing Orthodox Christian traditions, Greek International Food Market in West Roxbury is welcoming the community to explore the rich flavors and centuries-old traditions of Greek Lenten cuisine. Owner Katerina Iliades, whose family has served the Boston Greek community for decades, says many of the foods enjoyed during Lent reflect long-standing Greek culinary traditions. “Lent is a forty-day season leading up to Easter when many families embrace traditional fasting foods rooted in the Mediterranean diet,” says Iliades. “The dishes enjoyed during this time — from beans and vegetables to seafood and olive oil — have been part of Greek culinary traditions for centuries.” During the Lenten season, many Christians avoid meat and dairy, turning instead to a vibrant variety of Mediterranean dishes that are naturally plant-based and deeply rooted in Greek culinary tradition. At Greek International Food Market, customers can enjoy a wide selection of traditional homemade Lenten meals including: Okra in tomato sauce Greek string beans (fasolakia) Stuffed grape leaves (dolmades) Giant beans baked in tomato sauce (gigantes) Bean salads and Mediterranean vegetable dishes The market also carries a large variety of Lenten pantry staples and imported Greek products, including vegan Greek pies, Mediterranean vegetables, canned and dried beans, and an extensive olive bar featuring a wide selection of Greek olives. Seasonal Lenten specialties available at the market also include fresh-baked lagana bread, traditionally enjoyed on Clean Monday, along with beloved Greek sweets such as halva, loukoumia (Greek delights), and moustokouloura. periods. For more than 16 years, Greek International Food Market has served as a destination for authentic Greek foods, imported products and homemade Mediterranean specialties in the Boston area. “We love sharing these traditions with our community,” says Iliades.

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