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Also: Movies & documentaries to stream this weekend; a cool tool for tracking the Boston mayoral race ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in Browser]( | [Donate]( [WBUR] [WBUR]( The WBUR Weekender March 6, 2021 🌞 Weekend Weather: Sunny both Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the low 30s. Good morning, I'm waiting out "[second winter]( especially since "the spring of deception" seems to be [right around the corner](. If you're looking for something to stream to pass the time while staying cozy and warm, here are a few recommendations from our arts team and NPR. For movies: 🎥 "Coming To America 2": 33 years after the original, the sequel has arrived on Amazon Prime, reuniting most of the original cast and adding some new faces. Can Prince Akeem and friends recapture the magic of the original? [NPR weighs in.]( Personally, I'm very excited about this one and can't wait to watch. We could all use a good laugh. 🎥 "Moxie": The new Netflix film is directed by Amy Poehler and based off the book by Jennifer Mathieu. It's a story about high school, feminism and intersectionality. [Read the review]( and then consider a virtual movie night with some friends. For Docs: 🎥 "FTA" started streaming on Brattlite, the Brattle Theatre's virtual screening room, yesterday. Directed by Francine Parker, the film chronicles the Pacific Rim stretch of Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland’s “Free The Army” tour. In 1972, Samuel Arkoff’s American International Pictures abruptly withdrew the antiwar documentary only a week after its release, but now, almost 50 years later, you can finally see what all the fuss was about. [Learn more about the documentary here.]( 🎥 NPR has [recommend]( a few of their reporters' favorites from the last few years: "Sour Grapes," "McMillions" and "The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young." 🎥 I'm definitely late to the party on this one, but I highly recommend checking out ["My Octopus Teacher"]( on Netflix. It documents a year spent by filmmaker Craig Foster forging a relationship with a wild octopus in a South African kelp forest. You don't need to have an interest in cephalopods to watch. It's beautifully shot, informative, emotional, meditative, inspiring. I watched for the first time this week and clearly enjoyed it quite a bit. P.S.– What are you watching lately? As we push through the final full month of winter, I need more suggestions. Send a note to share your favorites. — Meagan McGinnes [@meaganmcginnes]( newsletters@wbur.org This Week's Must Reads url[Clinical Trials, Speed And Special Technology: Developing The COVID Vaccines]( In this excerpt from WBUR's coronavirus newsletter, we dig into the details of how the vaccine clinical trials were conducted, and what made the process so different from other vaccination programs. [Read more.]( Support the news [How Virtual 'Hell Nights' – And A Lot of Cans – Are Helping Mass. Breweries Survive This Brutal Winter]( We reached out to a few brewpubs, tap rooms and breweries to find out how creativity, community and a getting a lot more beer into cans is helping them survive. [Read more.]( [Here's Who's Running For Mayor Of Boston]( Here's who's already announced and who may be considering a run for mayor. Candidates are listed in order of when they declared their campaigns. [Read more.]( ['I Can At Least Flip Out In Here': People Pound Their Pandemic Frustrations In Worcester Smash Room]( This is a place where you go to break things. Where you're supposed to bash and crush and pummel. It's called Smash It 2. [Read more.]( [Mapping Project Explores Links Between Historic Redlining And Future Climate Vulnerability]( "When you look at the redlining maps that were created in the early 1900s and you overlay that with the lowest-income census tracts of today, they almost identically match up. There are systemic forces at play from 100 years ago that are still affecting the socioeconomic status of families today." [Read more.]( Time For A Break Share: Have you gotten your COVID-19 vaccine yet? If so, we want to see your vaccine selfie! You can share your shots of people getting their shots (or just post-inoculation) by tagging WBUR on Twitter or Facebook, or by replying to this email. If you're not qualified to get your vaccine yet, don't worry. We'll be collecting these on a rolling basis. Need a laugh? An 11-year-old boy from Shelburne Falls [taught his pet chicken how to sled]( (and, yes, there's a video). Shoutout to the Greenfield Reporter for the story. Celebrate Women's History Month: Kick off the month with a jazz concert. Today at 2 p.m., Women in World Jazz will be putting on a virtual concert. Not only is the international ensemble made up of all women, but all the music has also been composed by women.[Learn more about this event here.]( Listen: In the podcast series finale of "Anything for Selena," Maria reflects on what her year-long examination into Selena’s legacy reveals about La Reina’s humanity. [Listen here.]( Add some green to your life: The Boston Globe put together [this list of 16 gardens and arboretums]( across New England. If you rather bring more green indoors, check out [this]( on picking the right plants for your home]( from the New York Times. (Note: Official COVID-19 guidance changes frequently. Be sure to check state and local regulations before traveling, wear your mask and maintain distance from others.) Catch Up On Coronavirus What To Know: A new study published Friday confirms that state-imposed mask mandates and on-premises dining restrictions help slow the spread of COVID-19. [Read more.]( By The Numbers: State health data shows nearly two million coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered in Massachusetts. That's close to 81% of all the doses the state has received. ([See our other charts and maps for a more detailed breakdown.]( Before you go: This is [a fun way to procrastinate]( whether you're sharing memes or just reading the thread. 😎 Forward to a friend. They can sign up [here](. 📣 Give us your feedback: newsletters@wbur.org 📨 Get more WBUR stories sent to your inbox. 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