The BPDA will host a virtual IAG meeting on Wed., Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the 135 Morrissey Blvd. project, including the construction of an additional six-story wing connected to the former Boston Globe building by an elevated pedestrian walkway, with associated below-grade parking. Go to bit.ly/135Morrissey-Boulevard for more info.BPDA Planning Team hosts a conversation on Wed., Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. on important updates to Mattapan’s zoning code. See bostonplans.org for log-in

.The second annual Dorchester Bowls for Equity bowl-a-thon event will take place on Wed., Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at Boston Bowl, 820 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester to benefit the Dorchester YMCA.

The BPDA will host a virtual public meeting on Wed., Dec. 6 to discuss a change to a project planned for 554-562 Columbia Rd., Dorchester. The senior-focused rental complex calls for a two-phase construction, including the renovation of the existing Fox Hall building in Uphams Corner. See bostonplans.org for more info.

The BPDA hosts a virtual public meeting on Tues., Dec. 19, at 6 p.m. to discuss Article 33 Open Space Zoning “to create a new stadium and public amphitheatre zoning district. See ad on page 17.

The Nutcracker, staged by the Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre company, returns to the Strand Theatre in Uphams Corner from Sat., Dec. 9 and running to Christmas Eve. Ticket prices for public shows run anywhere from $25 to $90. Those interested in attending the show can ballettheatre.org/tickets. Use discount code DOTNEWS for 20 percent off tickets prices.

Coming up at the BPL: The Adams Street branch of the BPL hosts Ezekiel’s Wheels Klezmer Band on Sat., Dec. 9, 2-3 p.m…. The staff of the Uphams Corner Branch of the and Friends of Uphams Corner Branch hosts their annual holiday party on Thurs., Dec. 14, 3-7 p.m. Food will be available as take-home packets…. Author Leah Freeman-Haskin reads from her debut 2023 picture book, “The Last Two Crayons,” and leads an art activity on Sat., Dec. 9, at the Mattapan branch.

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