NICE, a fest is back for its fifth annual summit of all things Boston DIY in Somerville’s Davis Square. From July 24th-26th, over 85 artists from across New England will come together to perform, collaborate, and create community at Crystal Ballroom, The Rockwell, and Dragon’s Lair. Credit: Cam Cavagnaro (NICE, 2023) Founded in 2021 by Alex Pickert, the festival has expanded to include two well-curated vendor markets and NICE @nite DJ sets to keep the party going. A pre-show

Nestled in the heart of Harvard Square between fast casual food joints and overpriced college merch, Mayfly Bus serves as a beacon of brilliant sustainability. The official storefront in the Garage had its grand opening this past fall, a dream realized for founder Alex DiMauro. What began as a pop-up marketplace to redesign and repurpose used clothing has turned into a space for curation that is equal parts whimsical and purposeful. We sat down with Alex to chat about her ar