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12Events this week
4Free things to do
87New spots
83New stories

● Checked Sunday, September 6, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Framingham

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 12 events, day by day →

Baramor Pub

Tuesday 6:45pm · Baramor

NAPA Sprouts: Boston

Wednesday 10am · NAPA Center Boston

Tap That Trivia

Wednesday 7:30pm · Tackle Box Brewing Co.

True Stories (35mm)

Thursday 7pm · Coolidge Corner Theatre

2026 Marlborough Farmers Market

Saturday 9am · Marlborough City Hall Courtyard · Free

New in Framingham

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Bella Costa

Restaurants

Pasta night, solved: When your week calls for red-sauce therapy, Bella Costa delivers with comforting pastas, shareable small plates, hearty Italian entrees, and legitimately good specialty cocktails.

bellacosta.net ↗

Measure Twice Barbershop

Beauty

Classic cuts, modern vibe: Measure Twice Barbershop brings a classic feel for the modern gentleman, delivering an experienced, full service, luxury barbershop vibe that actually listens.

measuretwicebarbershop.com ↗

Wine Empire

Shopping

Smart picks, zero pretense: Wine Empire is where serious bottles meet friendly guidance, from thoughtful Italian and Burgundy selections to craft beer and spirits.

mywineempire.com ↗

Framingham’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Framingham’s best →

Most read in Framingham

The five stories Framingham readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. 5 restaurants we can’t wait to try in September

    Boston's dining scene is seeing a surge in September, with restaurants opening from French-Canadian inspired taverns, British steakhouse, and relaxed Mediterranean spots.

    Full story at boston.com ↗

  2. Clearing the way for justice: former Danforth Museum demolition begins

    Demolition is underway at the former Danforth Museum in Framingham, Massachusetts, for the construction of the future Framingham Regional Justice Center.

    Full story at metrowestdailynews.com ↗

  3. ROCCO’S TACOS & TEQUILA BAR OPENS NEW ENGLAND FLAGSHIP AT BURLINGTON MALL – News Radio KOTA

    Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar, a South Florida-born Mexican restaurant known for its authentic Mexican cuisine and warm hospitality, has opened its first Massachusetts flagship location at Burlington Mall.

    Full story at lifestyle.kotaradio.com ↗

  4. How Eric Mauro creates custom stained glass in Framingham

    Eric Mauro, a stained glass artist in Framingham, Massachusetts, is known for creating custom designs that bring color and light into homes and other spaces.

    Full story at wcvb.com ↗

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