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Cold weather outside, *hot plans* inside. From cozy crafts to Donkey Hour deals, here are the best bites, buys, and bargains to help you fight the urge to hibernate.

🛍️ Vintage finds and good vibes only. Select Markets is taking over The Cyclorama on Jan. 24 and Feb. 1 with 60+ vintage, Y2K, and streetwear vendors, plus free drinks, temp tats, live DJs, tooth gems, and jewelry. Early bird entry gets you in at 11 a.m., or roll up for free from 12-5 p.m. B-Side members get $5 off early bird tickets.

🧶 Level up your winter accessory game. Citizen Crochet is teaching a beginner beanie-making class at Boston Figure Art Center on Jan. 28, and it’s giving cozy grandma energy in the best way. Walk in with a vision, walk out with a new hat (and some new pals). The ask: Bring a sweet treat for the potluck. Members get $5 off.

🍷 Galentine's Day > Valentine's Day, and we have proof. Join us and Pana Tastings on Feb. 5 for a members-only wine tasting where you’ll learn how to taste like a true sommelier. Bonus: You get to take your wine glass home.

🏈 Find your new local sports obsession. The Boston Demons, Boston's Australian-rules football club, is throwing their season opener party in Southie’s Loco Lounge. Come hang with the team, learn about the sport (think: rugby meets soccer), and enjoy some food and bev while you’re at it. Members get in free by showing their B-Side pass!

⛸️ Paint the whole town PINK. The Pink Rink is taking over Canal District Kendall on Feb. 21 for an 18+ skating night with DJ Starjuice spinning tunes. If you love the club and the color pink, this is your ultimate winter moment. B-Side members save $7. 

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🥶 Bundle up, B-Siders! Here’s the latest timeline for the Arctic cold and monster storm this weekend. This graphic made us SQUEAL.

🏆 Break out your Oscar predictions list. Spoiler: We hope you picked “Sinners” — it broke the all-time record for most nominations. Here’s the full list of noms.

🧓 There’s a club for everything. See: Dull Men’s Clubs, a.k.a., ironic men’s discussion groups. And in Massachusetts, there’s a twist.

🏒 You’ve binged the show, but the question remains: Can the “Heated Rivalry” phenomenon help hockey become more inclusive for gay players?

😳 We can’t stop thinking about this drama. Brooklyn Beckham accused his parents (David and Victoria Beckham) of putting branding before family and sabotaging his wedding.

🍔 Is America breaking up with the calorie? According to a food historian, “the stranglehold that calories have had on our culture is loosening.” BLESS.

🍗 Winner winner chicken dinner! Somerville has a new fried chicken joint with soju, trivia, and live music, and it looks BOMB.

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