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🌱 Patch AM: What’s replacing B&G Oysters on Tremont Street next spring?
Make time for Riverfest 2026 on the South End Patch calendar

Hey there, South End! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
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!)
- 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 ★
- Riverfest 2026 →
Assembly Row, 355 Artisan Way, Somerville
11:00 am - Webinar: AI SEO: Get Your Brand Seen and Chosen Online →
Online Webinar,
3:00 pm - 2026 Greek Festival, Sept 18, 19, 20 →
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England, 162 Goddard Ave, Brookline
12:00 pm
Saturday September 12
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Offline Hours: Bedazzling
Fenway Community Center 1282 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
6:00 pm - SoWa First Friday →
SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
5:00 pm - SoWa Sundays →
SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
11:00 am - South End Residents Invited to Free Talk on Aging With Value and Dignity →
Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St, Boston
2:00 pm - Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball →
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich
7:00 pm - SoWa Sundays →
SoWa Art + Design District, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
11:00 am - 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
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Sunday September 6
Tuesday September 8
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Saturday September 19
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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)
Ok South End! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- 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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