🌱 Patch AM: What’s replacing B&G Oysters on Tremont Street next spring?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's replacing B&G Oysters on Tremont Street next spring?

Also on today's calendar: Riverfest 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
• Friday: Sunshine and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
• Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Seafood Eatery To Debut In Longtime MA Oyster Bar Space (patch.com) — A new seafood restaurant, The Shell Bar, is slated to open in spring 2027 at 550 Tremont St. in Boston's South End, taking over the former B&G Oysters space. The team behind Saltie Girl plans an intimate raw bar and upscale fish-fry concept with indoor, patio, and potential sidewalk seating plus a full liquor license.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South End

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Riverfest 2026 →
  Assembly Row, 355 Artisan Way, Somerville
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• Webinar: AI SEO: Get Your Brand Seen and Chosen Online →
  Online Webinar,
  3:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• 2026 Greek Festival, Sept 18, 19, 20 →
  Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England, 162 Goddard Ave, Brookline
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 3
• Offline Hours: Bedazzling
  Fenway Community Center 1282 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• SoWa First Friday →
  SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• SoWa Sundays →
  SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• South End Residents Invited to Free Talk on Aging With Value and Dignity →
  Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St, Boston
  2:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball →
  Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• SoWa Sundays →
  SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
  11:00 am
Saturday September 19
• South End Open Studios →
  SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
  11:00 am
• 2026 South End Open Studios →
  11:00 am
• 2026 Greek Festival →
  Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England, 162 Goddard Ave, Brookline
  12:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Back Bay

• Growing NYC burger chain opening new locations in Harvard Square and on Route 1 (nbcboston.com)
• Easy cake is plum delicious (bostonherald.com)
• A living museum of apples (bostonglobe.com)

Cambridge

• Police Seek Man After Reported Lewd Act On MBTA Red Line Train (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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