MONDAY, MARCH 27

The Weekly Slate at 3rd Space

There's no slowing down at 3rd Space! Tuesdays through Fridays, from 12-3 pm, our vibrant communal gathering space hosts its ongoing Lunch Club. The public is invited to bring lunch while enjoying an array of free entertainment, including live music, games, and more! Public restrooms are available, with complimentary water and dessert also being offered.

Below is the weekly recurring schedule at 3rd Space; all events are FREE to attend and participate in:

• Tuesdays, 12:30-2 pm: Time for Tuesday Trivia at 3rd Space. Hosted by longtime WBZ radio host Morgan White Jr., the event features plenty of great prizes!
• Wednesdays, 12-2 pm: Games Day! 3rd Space is taken-over by fun and interactive games such as Jenga, Connect Four, a putting green, and more!
• Thursdays, 12:15-2 pm: Thursday Jazz Duo! Enjoy some peaceful music while relaxing with your lunch at 3rd Space.

The FREE communal gathering venue, located at 12 Summer Street (101 Arch Street), remains open Tuesdays-Saturdays, from 12-6 pm, through Saturday, April 22. Artists, musicians, and community groups interested in utilizing 3rd Space are invited to email us at info@bostonbid.org.

What's On In Downtown . . .

• 3/30-4/2: Shadows Cast at the Paramount Center.
• 4/1-4/9: Wicked Queer Film Festival at the Paramount Center.
• 4/1 & 4/3: March Madness concludes with the Final Four; check-in with our bars and eateries to see who is showing the games. Don't forget that High Street Place includes a giant video screen, as does the Exchange atrium at 100 Federal Street.
• 4/6: Boston Calling night at High Street Place.
• 4/21: Suffolk University Theatre Department Spring Spotlight Performances.
• Every Sunday: AfroCity Afrobeats Brunch & Day Party (Guy Fieri's Kitchen & Bar).
• 4/7: The Spittin' Vinnies plays at Silvertone.
• Now-4/16: Beauty & the Beast Cocktail Experience at the Merchant restaurant.
• 4/15: Opening day of the iconic Swan Boats.

PLAN: Downtown Ladder Blocks Tour

Join the PLAN: Downtown team for a tour of the Ladder District. Taking place next Tuesday, April 4, from 9-11 am, the walk will highlight the Ladder Blocks' rich history and historic sites, along with preservation efforts in the area. For more information about PLAN Downtown, visit here.

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The Downtown Sporting Scene

Downtown is buzzing with sports excitement! This morning, at 100 Federal Street, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association announced Bank of America as the Boston Marathon's new sponsor starting in 2024.

This Thursday (March 30), the Red Sox kick-off their 123rd campaign at Fenway Park; our Downtown bars are perfect for catching the action.

Finally, with the Celtics and Bruins having clinched playoff berths, the potential for a championship parade this June on Tremont Street remains high!

Special Offer at the Ballet

In the wake of the just-concluded Don Quixote, the Boston Ballet is getting ready for its next performance! Our Journey takes the stage at the Citizens Bank Opera House from April 6-16. Now through April 5, tickets are discounted by 50% when purchasing two or more.

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BID Convenes Large Retailers

Last week, the Downtown Boston BID convened a neighborhood safety summit, with a focus on our district's status as Boston's traditional shopping center. Attendees--including the Boston Police Department, MBTA Transit Police, City Councilor Ed Flynn, BID staff, and several large Downtown retailers--shared public-safety best practices. They also conducted in-depth conversations identifying potential partnerships, and opportunities for collaboration, within the community, and highlighted enhanced communications strategies for the neighborhood.