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Friday’s Brief: Masks and Music, Adult Bingo Fundraiser, New Seaport Tower to Break Ground this Spring

Things to know for the weekend

It’s Friday, January 26 and we are in full swing engagement season. You know what that means – wedding season is right around the corner. See what these three Boston brides share as their best advice for a memorable New England wedding – – hint, hint, it likely involves tying the knot at the Old North Church. 

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Here’s what else you need to know for the weekend…

Notable News:

Dispute over planned Seaport condo tower is settled

Ground will break on a luxury condominium tower on Seaport Boulevard this spring after the Conservation Law Foundation, an environmental advocate, agreed to drop a lawsuit challenging the project.The deal comes with developer Jon Cronin who intends to develop the location currently occupied by Whiskey Priest and Atlantic Beer Garden. The movement comes after an agreement for $13.1 million in funding for a waterfront park, a public dock, and children’s programming, Boston Globe has the full story.

New building with a new view of the North End:

Plan your events with the Community Calendar:

Saturday, January 27:

5:00PM Masks and music of Carnevale through Commedia dell’Arte. Pazzi Lazzi’s Chiara Durazzini and Dan Meyers join forces for a unique Carnevale-inspired presentation featuring Commedia dell’Arte masks and Renaissance-period music. This family friendly event is taking place at I Am Books at 189 North Street, click here for additional details.

Sunday, January 28:

1:00PM North End Against Drugs Bingo. The North End Against Drugs is hosting their annual Adult Bingo Fundraiser at the Nazzaro Community Center at 30 North Bennet Street, see here for additional details.

From the Community:

il Molo Serving Free Hot Chocolate on January 31st

In celebration of National Hot Chocolate Day on January 31st, il Molo on commercial street will be serving their specialty hot chocolate recipe for free. With the restaurant’s new seasonal menu additions and cozy fireplace seating, there is no better way to ease your way into February, continue reading.

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Keep up with what’s happening on the Events Calendar.

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