Good morning, Beverly. It’s restaurant week and we’re feeling temperatures in the 40s! I can see my grass, it’s almost March, and we’ve only had one urine incident in the first 60 days of the calendar year. Things are looking up, Bevs!

In today’s Beverly Buzz:

• The Mystery Urinator 🍺❓️❔ 

• Beverly's First-Ever Restaurant Week 🥑 🥓 🥖

• $162 Million Real Estate Deal on Rantoul Street 💰️ 💵

• Upcoming events 🎥 💃 🍺 

Let’s get to it.

— Chase Nussbaum

THE DIGEST

The Mystery Urinator 🍺❓️❔ 

"The other night, someone decided to turn a local drinking establishment into their personal bathroom, peeing all over the bar instead of using the restroom like a normal human being," police said in a Facebook post. "Not only is this disgusting, but it's also incredibly disrespectful to the staff and patrons."

When I created this newsletter I knew I’d cover a diverse set of topics. Things like local politics, restaurants, businesses, community events, and my specialty - the trash schedule. Enter “The Mystery Urinator”.

There better not be any copycat urinators out there. This man has already marked his territory.

Beverly's First-Ever Restaurant Week 🥑 🥓 🥖 

Restaurant Week Beverly is in full swing! It kicked off on Sunday, 2/23, and goes through Saturday, 3/1.

How does it work? Visit any of the participating restaurants (listed below) and take advantage of their $25 and under promotions.

• A&B Burgers

• The Castle Restaurant and Bar

• Delphine’s Kitchen

• Jolie Tea

• La QChara

• Qué Mas

• REV Kitchen

Beverly Main Streets put together this fantastic guide which showcases all of the restaurants and menus. Don’t forget to tell your server that you’re dining out for Restaurant Week Beverly.

$162 Million Real Estate Deal on Rantoul Street 💰️ 💵 

In one of the biggest real estate deals in the city’s history, the Praedium Group LLC purchased four apartment buildings from Beverly Crossing a few weeks ago for $162 million.

The Praedium Group stated, “Over the past decade, downtown Beverly has evolved into a culinary and retail destination along the North Shore, featuring a range of walkable options, including breweries, restaurants, and cafes.”

The impact of this deal on current tenants and rent prices remains to be seen. Paul Leighton of The Beverly Beat did a phenomenal job covering the story and I look forward to more of his due diligence on this topic and more.

What else is buzzing 🐝 

• Miss Trunchbull would be ecstatic. “An average of 61% of students attended school during ‘vacation’ week”, per The Beverly Beat. 🏫 

• Congratulations to our D1 wrestling state champion Joesph Baker! Joe is the second wrestler in Beverly history to win a state title. 🤼 🟧 

• Mayor Cahill called to remind residents to remove snow from our sidewalks within six hours after snowfall ends. You can find more information here. ❄️ 

• You can donate gently used books to the Beverly Public Library. Drop off donations in the Children’s room of the Main Branch. 📚️ 

• The Beverly Farms branch library is still closed. 📑

NORTH SHORE EATS

📸 My wife

We went to Qué Mas this weekend and it was fantastic. I had the fried pork chuleta, some burrata ravioli, cacio e plantain, and chocolate tres leches to close out the meal. I highly recommend you try it if you haven’t already. Also, follow our Instagram page!

Let your voice be heard!

PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Boogie, a sweet lady who is just over a year old. Boogie can be shy with people at first, but with patience, understanding, and giving her the time she needs to warm up to you, her personality is bound to shine through. Boogie thrives in the company of another cat, as having a feline friend helps her feel more comfortable and confident. Learn more and apply for adoption here.

WEATHER

4-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday

49°/32° 🌡️ | 🌤️ Mostly Sunny | 7% | 💨 WNW 14 mph

Thursday

47°/36° 🌡️ | 🌧️ Rain | 93% | 💨 S 11 mph

Friday

43°/28° 🌡️ | ⛅️ Partly Cloudy | 6% | 💨 WNW 17 mph

Saturday

51°/20° 🌡️ | 🌦️ AM Showers | 36% | 💨 SW 13 mph

Source: Weather.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, 2/26

🍺 Trivia Night | Backbeat Brewing | 6:45 PM 

🥕 🥑 🥓 Food Fight! | The Cabot | 5:30-8 PM | Free | Info

Thursday, 2/27

😆 Laugh it Out III: A Comedy Show. Seriously. | Manninen Center for the Arts at Endicott College | 7 PM | General Admission - $10; Gull Card - Free | Info and Tickets

🍻 Thursday Night Trivia | 7 PM | Old Planters Brewing Co 

🎶 Los Lobos: Disconnected | The Cabot | 8 PM | $47.50 - $78.50 | Info and Tickets

🎤 🧍 Comedy Open Mic | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $5 | Info and Tickets

Friday, 2/28

🧘 Community Zen | Barnet Gallery, Beverly Main Library | 11:30 AM | Info

🍞 Appleton Culinary Workshop: Intro to Sourdough | Appleton Farms | 6 PM | Member: $80; Nonmember: $100 | Info and Registration 

🪴 Pottery Workshop - Wheel Throwing! | Pudgy’s Place - Peabody | 7 PM | $75 | Info and Tickets

🎸 🎵 Classic Stones Live | The Cabot | 8 PM | $29.50 - $57.50 | Info and Tickets

😆 Comedian Jon Rudnitsky | Off Cabot | Multiple shows | $33 | Info and Tickets

• 2/28 @ 8 PM

• 3/1 @ 6 PM and 8:30 PM

Saturday, 3/1

🌲 Adult Maple Strolls at Appleton Farms | Appleton Farms | 11 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:30 PM | Member: $12; Nonmember: $20 | Info and Registration 

🌆 Sunset Hike to Cedar Point with Firepits | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate | 4 PM | Member: $28; Nonmember: $35 | Info and Registration

Sunday, 3/2

🎻 📽️ Folk Electric: Painted Dreams | Off Cabot | 4 PM | $20 | Info and Tickets

Monday, 3/3

👩 North Shore Women's Network | Magia Restaurant & Bar | 5:30 PM | $35 | Info and Tickets

🍺 Castle Trivia Night | The Castle: Restaurant and Bar | 7 PM

🎵 Broadway Bar Open Mic Party: Mixed Up March! | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $10 | Info and Tickets

Tuesday, 3/4

🍷 Mardi Gras Wine Journey | Turner's Seafood Grill & Market - Melrose MA | 6 PM | $93 | Info and Tickets

Wednesday, 3/5

🎥 Mulholland Drive | The Cabot | 7 PM | $12.75 - $14.75 | Info and Tickets

😂 Essex Improv Class Show | Off Cabot | 7 PM | $10 | Info and Tickets

Thursday, 3/6

🧀 Cheese 101 | 184 Water Street Wakefield, MA | 6:30 PM | $66 | Info and Tickets

• Occurs on 3/6 and 3/7

🔮 Medium Lauren Robbins | Off Cabot | 7:30 PM | $50.00 - $75.00 | Info and Tickets

🎼 Everclear with Best Not Broken | The Cabot | 8 PM | $35.75 - $269.50 | Info and Tickets

Friday, 3/7

🎼 Australian Bee Gees | The Cabot | 8 PM | $42.50 - $58.50 | Info and Tickets

🤣 Comedian Jim Colliton | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $30 | Info and Tickets

Saturday, 3/8

🎸 Alastair Moock and Friends featuring Boston City Singers - Kids at The Cabot | The Cabot | 10:30 AM | $7.50 - $17.50 | Info and Tickets

🎤 Marc Broussard – Time is a Thief Tour | The Cabot | 8 PM | $24.75 - $58.50 | Info and Tickets 

🤣 Comedian Mike Donovan | Off Cabot | 8 PM | $30 | Info and Tickets

KID AND FAMILY EVENTS

2/1 - 3/15: Bruins Pajama Drive 🏒 👕

From February 1 through March 15, Cradles to Crayons®, the Boston Bruins, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and Wonderfund are coming together with organizations in your community to collect new pajamas for local children living in low-income and homeless situations. Together, we are looking to collect 10,000 pairs of pajamas. By supporting us with a PJ Drive, you will directly supply new pajamas to the children who need them most so they can stay warm for a good night’s sleep. More information can be found here.

2/27 - 3/2: Spring & Summer Sports Sale at the Wenham Museum 🏀 🏈 ⚽️ 🏒 

For many of our valued visitors, members, and supporters, outdoor play and discovery and organized youth sports are also an important part of daily life and the spirit of our local community. We’ve realized there’s a high demand for gently used sporting and athletic equipment within our multi-generational audience. In keeping with the museum’s former Attic Treasures Sale tradition, the Spring & Summer Sports Sale will bring the community together for a fun and affordable resale event that benefits Wenham Museum. More information can be found here.

Mondays from 1/6 - 6/2

🔬 📙 Steam and Stories | TOHP Burnham Free Library | 9-10 AM | Free | Info

Wednesday, 2/26

📕 Books and Babies Story Time: Newborn to 18 Months | Story Hour Room, Beverly Main Library | 9:30 AM | Info and Registration

📘 Bouncing Babies Storytime: 0-15 months | Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers | 9:30 AM | Info 

🎵 📙 Toddler Tunes Storytime: 15 months - 3 years | Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers | 10:30 AM | Info 

📗 Preschool Story Time: Aged 3 and older | Story Hour Room, Beverly Main Library | 11:15 AM | Info and Registration

🐕️ 📖 PAWS to Read: Read to Keeva: Grades K-3 | Children's Programming Room, Hamilton-Wenham Public Library | 3:30 PM | Info

Thursday, 2/27

🔍️ 🦉 Hike & Seek: Magic in the Winter Forest | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens | 9 AM - 5 PM | Member Family: $9; Nonmember Family: $15 | Info and Register

• This event also occurs on 2/28

📘 Baby Storytime: 0-18 months | Tech Lab, Peabody Main Library | 10 AM | Info and Register

📕 Little Listeners Storytime | Peabody Institute Library of Danvers - Two rooms | 10:30 AM | Info

• Children's Garden

• Gordon Room

👶 📚️ Babies at the Bookshop | The Purple Couch Bookshop | 10:30 AM every Thursday | Info

🏗️ Lego Club: Ages 5-11 | Gordon Room, Peabody Institute Library of Danvers | 3:30 PM | Info

Friday, 2/28

🎶 Jammin' With Jessica: Ages 0-5 | Children's Program Room, Salem Public Library | 10 AM | Info and Register

👨 👶 Dad & Me Playgroup | Children's Play Area, Salem Public Library | 11 AM | Info 

Saturday, 3/1

📘 Sensory-Friendly Family Story Time: Ages 2-8 | Story Hour Room, Beverly Main Library | 10:30 AM | Info and Register 

🌲 Children's Maple in the Barnyard | Appleton Farms | 10:45-11:30; 12-12:45; 1-1:45; 2:15-3:00 | Info and Register

• Member Adult: $9

• Member Child: $9

• Nonmember Adult: $15

• Nonmember Child: $15

• Special: Children under 2 are free

🌲 Maple Sugaring Saturdays | Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield | Sessions from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Info and Register

• Adult Members - $12

• Adult Nonmembers - $14

• Child Members - $10

• Child Nonmembers - $12

Sunday, 3/2

🚶 🌊 CraneOutdoors: Family Winter Wildlife Walk | Crane Beach on the Crane Estate, Ipswich | 1 PM | Member Family: $36; Nonmember Family: $45 | Info and Register

Tuesday, 3/4

📗 Barnyard Story Hour | Appleton Farms | 10:30 AM | Info and Register 

• Member Adult: $5

• Member Child: $5

• Nonmember Adult: $10

• Nonmember Child: $10

TRASH AND RECYCLING

Holiday and Leaf Pickup Schedule

Visit the 2025 City of Beverly Holiday and Leaf Pickup Schedule for more information on each icon.

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