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Picnic at the Esplanade

Golden hour on the Charles.

A blanket, an unreasonable amount of snacks, and the whole Boston skyline doing its golden-hour thing across the water. I bring the basket. You bring opinions about which snacks were the correct snacks.

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Dinner & (maybe) a movie

Dealer's choice, then a movie under the stars.

The undefeated classic: you name a cuisine and I'll handle the reservation. Then — and this is a genuine (maybe), zero obligation — we wander over to The Anchor in Charlestown for Watch Wednesdays, a free outdoor screening of In The Heights at 9 PM. Waterfront, string lights, no tickets required.

The (maybe) Watch Wednesdays: In The Heights · Wed, Aug 26 · 9–11 PM · The Anchor, 1 Shipyard Park, Charlestown

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Comedy at Goof's

I've never been. Let's find out together.

A 90-seat basement-energy club on McGrath Highway with a perfect 5-star rating and a rotating lineup. Ninety minutes of stand-up. I have genuinely never set foot in it, so this one is a joint leap of faith.

On the bill Madóc · Ryan Howe · Isabel Thurston · Matt Fanikos · Sky Nockels

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