5 Things You Should Know This Week – April 7

Listen up, drivers!
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will close lanes of the Preble Circle Rotary from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to accommodate sidewalk and curb upgrade work beginning April 4th and ending May 16th. Traffic patterns will be clearly marked, and police details will be on site. Friday, April 4th – Friday, May 16th 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Playtime starts now!
Introducing Clover Clubhouse in South Boston. This new family-fun neighborhood spot is opening this week! Get all the fun details here!
Sub Shop at Pastoral is Offering Delivery
Attention all sandwich lovers! There’s a new spot in town that’s making waves in Fort Point, and trust us, it’s worth the buzz. Pastoral, the wildly popular wood-fired pizza haven on Congress Street, has recently launched an exciting new venture: a sub shop! The Sub Shop at Pastoral announced on Instagram that starting on Wednesday, you’ll be able to get their sandwiches delivered via Uber Eats.
Margs, Music + More at Loco Pop-Up at Trillium
Southie, get ready—on Monday, April 14th, two local hot spots are teaming up for one epic night. Trillium Brewing is partnering with the taco-slinging legends at Loco Taqueria and Oyster Bar for a special pop-up that’s bringing the flavor and the fun. Think Loco classics with a Trillium twist, a specialty cocktail featuring Trillium spirits, and a DJ spinning vinyl all night long. It’s the ultimate mash-up of craft brews, bold bites, and good vibes. Save the date!
Free Bluebikes!
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is offering a free $20 Bluebikes credit to help commuters affected by MBTA service disruptions in 2025. With planned MBTA maintenance work impacting service throughout the year, this initiative provides an additional mobility option for residents across Greater Boston. Fully funded by Blue Cross, this offer underscores its commitment to supporting community access and wellbeing and complements the City of Boston’s free unlocks offer tied to select MBTA closures, ensuring riders have flexible, reliable options, including access to ebikes. Starting now, riders can redeem the free $20 Bluebikes credit by entering code BLUECROSSMAMBTA in the “Rewards” section of the Bluebikes App. The credit applies to both pedal and ebike trips and can be used across Bluebikes’ 500 stations across 13 municipalities, including Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville, and Watertown. Credits are available while supplies last and must be used by December 31, 2025.
Bonus: Riverdance Celebrates 30 Years
Get ready, Boston, because the global phenomenon that is Riverdance is celebrating 30 years of jaw-dropping performances, and the anniversary tour will be in town April 8th – 13th at the Wang Theater. Get all the fun details here.

Maureen Dahill is the founder of Caught in Media. Once a longtime wardrobe and prop stylist for brands such as Rue La La, TJ Max & Hasbro, she is a devoted lover of vintage clothing, Martini Mondays, Castle Island, AND a 4th generation South Boston native. Mother of three, married to Peter G.
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