5 Things You Should Know This Week – January 27th

Celebrate Lunar New Year

Here are some ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year in and around the neighborhood! It’s the year of the snake! Check out our roundup here. 

Trivia Nights in the Neighborhood

What better way to break up the work week than with a round of bar trivia? If you’re looking to test your skills, look no further – we’ve got a list of the local gems that turn weeknights into thrilling trivia adventures. Grab a team or fly solo: either way, you’re in for an entertaining ride through the best Eastie has to offer. Let the games begin! Check out our roundup here! 

New Members Show at AWG

Atlantic Works Gallery is proud to present its new member exhibition, “New Members,” opening Saturday, February 1st, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please join us for light refreshments and possible artist talks. We’ll reprise the opening during our monthly “Third Thursday” on Thursday, February 20th, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Get the details here. 

See what the buzz is about at Mida

The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2025 semifinalist nominees for the James Beard Awards — one of the most prestigious awards a restaurant or chef can earn. The non-profit celebrates restaurants and chefs around the country in many categories! We were happy to learn that Douglass Williams, from Mida, has been nominated in the Outstanding Restaurateur category. Way to go!  Get all the details here! 

Zumix Benefit featuring “Don’t Be Denied”

Steve Synder’s band is playing its annual fundraiser for ZUMIX again this year on Saturday, February 1^st! Last years show was incredible and this year’s will be great too. The Don’t Be Denied Band will be joined by several guests and will feature students, alumni, teachers, staff and friends of ZUMIX as we gather to help support their amazing mission of bringing youth development to our city’s kids using music and technology. You can purchase your tickets here and if you cannot make the event please consider making a donation towards this benefit show. Doors open at 7:00pm to free pizza and a cash bar