Hello Sunday. October 25 2026 |
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We hope you’re thirsty — Drink Up Week begins on Monday, Boston.
It’s time to raise a glass and celebrate everything we love to sip in our city. Here are the 10 specials we have rounded up for you to try + take advantage of next week, July 25-31.
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We will be sippin' on this Tiramisu Latte all week. | Photo by BOStoday team |
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☕ Coffee
Life Alive Organic Cafe, multiple locations
BOStoday readers will get early access to the Cold Brew Coconut Cloud. This sip starts with an Atomic Cold Brew and is topped with a cloud of creamy Coconut Vanilla Cold Foam, in collaboration with FoMu Ice Cream. Ask for this hand-crafted beverage at the Life Alive Cafes in Back Bay, Brookline, Harvard Square, Kendall Square, and the South End.
Cannonball Cafe, 383 Dorchester Ave.
The Tiramisu Latte is available only for Drink Up Week. Stop by the South End coffee shop for this drink featuring espresso, ice, and a housemade vanilla mascarpone cream.
🍹Cocktails Short Path Distillery, 71 Kelvin St., Everett
A celebration of summer + Boston’s history with molasses and rum, Short Path crafted a custom cocktail just for Drink Up Week. Order the Hibiscus Rum cocktail, which has lemon, thyme, Fever Tree Sparkling Lemon, and a black tea infused honey syrup (made with local honey to boot). Think: a refreshing take on a boozy Arnold Palmer.
Shore Leave, 11 William E. Mullins Way
Head to the pop-up patio (open Tuesday through Saturday) and order a La Luz Mala to feel like you're on island time. The new cocktail features flavors like coconut, lime, and mint + is served over crushed ice. Bonus: mention BOStoday and receive 20% off all food orders on the patio. |
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Cheers to La Luz Mala on the Shore Leave pop-up patio. | Photo by BOStoday team |
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🍺 Beers
Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co., 3 Lansdowne St. Try this new brew on Monday. Cheeky Monkey is tapping a limited release East Coast IPA, Honey B, brewed with raw honey + grapefruit. Get a pint while it lasts. Lamplighter Brewing Co. CX, 110 N. First St., Cambridge
Stop by the Cambridge brewery on Mon., July 25 between 5-10 p.m. for the Drink Up Flight, featuring four summer favorites — Pavona, Stupid Seagulls, Baby Shark, and Bunnies. If you see the BOStoday City Editors at the CX taproom on Monday night, come say hello.
Don’t forget to use the hashtags #DrinkUpBoston and #DrinkUpWeek when sharing your morning latte or post-work cocktail pictures on social media, and tag @BOStoday for a chance to get featured on our page.
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Today - Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival | Fri., July 22-Sun., July 24 | 11:30 a.m. | Revere Beach, 350 Revere Beach Blvd. | Free | Celebrate International Sand Sculpting Day all weekend and check out great sand castles.
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Movie Night | Fri., July 22 | 8 p.m. | Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf | Free | We’re off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz at this “Summer in the City” event. 🎥
Saturday -
Wenham St. Cinema Summer Concert | Sat., July 23 | 3-7 p.m. | 23 Wenham St., Jamaica Plain | Free | Listen to local musicians, shop a vinyl pop-up, and bring your own food for the Light of Day Records concert series at the cinema — City Editor Sara’s weekend pick. 🎵
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Ribs and Reds: BBQ and Wine Pairings | Sat., July 23 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Commonwealth Wine School, 35 Dunster St., Cambridge | $100 | Pair a Pinot with your pork — join wine educator Adam Centamore for an evening of classic barbecue meats and wine pairings. 🍷
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Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays | Sat., July 23 | 4:10 p.m. | Fenway Park*
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Tones and I | Sun. July 24 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $30+ | Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to see the “Dance Monkey” artist. 🎤
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BYOBlanket Block Party | Sun., July 24 | 12-5 p.m. | Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave., Brighton | Free | Bring your own blanket for this courtyard picnic party and shop over 30 local women-owned businesses — City Editor Jess’ weekend pick. 🧺
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Vibes on the Harbor | Sun., July 24 | 12-4 p.m. | Spirit of Boston, 200 Seaport Blvd. | $70+ | Experience the cruise of the summer with floors of great DJs, special guests, and delicious food.
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A Piestro vending machine in action. | Photo provided by Piestro |
Imagine this, Boston: With a food + tech miracle, you invent a robotic pizza vending machine to set up in shopping centers, airports, campuses + food halls, just to name a few potential spots. With no labor or real estate costs, you’d basically be rolling in the pizza dough. That’s Piestro’s new vision of restaurant ownership: autonomous, labor-free + big profit margins.
Think this is the next big thing? Piestro is accepting investors + prospective kiosk owners through Thurs., July 28. 🍕 *
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Weather - 94º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain
Civic -
Mayor Wu has extended the heat emergency in the City of Boston through Sun., July 24. The 12 cooling centers will remain open to all residents from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. as temperatures are expected to be in the mid to high 90s over the weekend. ☀️
Development -
Construction will begin next spring on the redesign for Copley Square, which is expected to cost the city ~$15.5 million. The changes for the two-acre square include a redesigned fountain, flipping the lawn and the paved area, and twice as many trees. (Boston Globe)
Open -
The Seoul, South Korea-based chain Gopchang Story is now open at 973 Commonwealth Ave., in the former T’s Pub location near Boston University. This is the first Massachusetts location for the Korean barbecue spot, open on Monday and Tuesday from 5 p.m.-1 a.m. + Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m.-2 p.m. 🍽️ (Eater Boston)
Biz -
Los Angeles-based Alo Yoga is now open at The Superette in the Seaport, at 70 Pier 4 Blvd., Suite 200. The activewear shop is open Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sports - David Ortiz, aka Big Papi, is heading to Cooperstown. Tune in on Sat., July 24 at 1:30 p.m. to watch the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. ⚾
Health -
Servier Pharmaceuticals opened a new research and development center in the Seaport District on Pier Four. The pharma company’s new lab is more than 20,600 sqft and the home of ~200 employees. (Boston Business Journal)
Environment -
President Joe Biden visited Brayton Point in Somerset and announced the former coal plant would be repurposed to an offshore wind cable manufacturing site for clean energy. The 300-acre site on Mt. Hope Bay will be used as a power transmission hub for wind turbines planned off the coast of Massachusetts + Rhode Island. (Boston Business Journal)
Featured -
The New York Times featured Acadia National Park for its natural beauty, highlighting the “hidden gems.” The publication recommended two areas to check out in the 48,000-acre park — the Schoodic Peninsula + Isle au Haut. Want more Acadia recommendations? View part one of our Hit the Road series. (Boston.com)
Ranked -
No. 11. That’s where Boston ranked on LawnStarter’s list of the most LGBTQ-friendly cities. The list compared 200 large cities in the US across 19 metrics, including the share of same-sex households + the number of LGBTQ support groups. (LawnStarter)
Shop -
Heard of the double duvet trick? Adding an extra insert inside your duvet cover instantly makes your bed fluffier + more luxurious. To get the picture-perfect look and still stay cool for summer, try this cooling bamboo comforter and this 100% eucalyptus cool comforter, which have 4.5 stars on Amazon. 🛏️*
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