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A brother & sisterhood of bartenders, professionals, and enthusiasts dedicated to education and promoting quality cocktails in the Greater Boston area

09/01/2026

Chapter Director Candidate Applications Are Now Open

As a leader of a 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation, USBG Community Leaders are responsible for ensuring the Community’s long-term success, representing member interests, promoting the mission of the Guild, and maintaining fiscal integrity.

If you’re ready to step up and lead your chapter, self-nominate today.

🗳️ Applications open now
📅 Apply by September 15th
🔗 Apply HERE: https://tr.ee/sMSsl3yd4_

05/15/2026

USBG Boston presents: Office Hours with the Boston Nightlife Czar!

Ever wonder about the direction of nightlife in Boston? Do you have questions or suggestions for how bars and restaurants should open or operate within our city? Well, now is your chance for outreach and to have a dialogue with our city’s officials. This office hours will be hosted by Corean Reynolds, the inaugural Director of Nightlife Economy for the City of Boston, along with Chairwoman of the Boston Licensing Board, Kathleen Joyce, and the Executive Secretary for the Boston Licensing Board, Danny Green. Corean’s role is focused on strengthening the city’s nightlife, cultural vibrancy, and 24-hour economy through community-centered policy and partnerships. A connector and advocate, she works to expand opportunities for small businesses, artists, workers, and entrepreneurs while helping shape a more vibrant and inclusive Boston.

On Thursday, May 21st, from 1pm-2:30pm, folks will have an opportunity to listen, ask, learn, and recommend. Space is limited and RSVPs are required to [email protected] . After RSVPing, you will be emailed the location within City Hall and be placed on the guest list to get in through security. Feel free to email questions to be asked to that address whether or not you can attend.

03/03/2026

USBG LEAD seminar: 21st Century Tropical

Join us for a candid conversation on tropical drinks, cultural context, appropriation, and how to create vibrant, welcoming spaces with intention and respect. This session explores how social and political climates fuel escapism — and what responsibility we carry as hospitality professionals. Escapism isn’t the problem. How we execute it matters.

Featuring:

Acadia Cerise Cutschall — A Brooklyn-based beverage professional, artist, and organizer whose Oglala Lakota heritage informs her work at the intersection of spirits, contemporary Tiki, and Indigenous-led hospitality conversations.

Kyle Rioux — Founder of The Weary Traveler’s Club and longtime spirits educator, known for shaping Southern California tiki bar programs and speaking at major cocktail gatherings nationwide.

Chockie Tom — An Indigenous (Numu/Paiute and Pomo) storyteller, bartender, and founder of Doommersive and The Cornsilk Road, bringing cultural and labor-focused perspectives to the global drinks industry.

Frederic Yarm — Boston bartender, cocktail historian, and author of two books documenting the city’s cocktail renaissance, with longtime leadership in the USBG’s education initiatives.

📅 Tuesday, March 10 🕚 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET
🔗 Register here: https://tr.ee/f9dorThJf5 (Link in 's bio)

Access Included with active USBG Membership. Paid registration available for non-members.

12/12/2025

Coffee Networking Event on Tuesday December 16th 1-3pm. Come to Lamplighter Brewing near Central Square (not the one by Lechmere), buy yourself a coffee (or a b**r, no judgment), and chat with like-minded bar professionals in the city. No need to be a member. Attendance is free save for your beverage and/or purchase. Feel free to discuss anything from job searches to how to deal with problem guests, and bartender events (like Tiki by the Sea, Portland Cocktail Week, Tales, and Runamok) to educational things like books to read and podcasts to listen to. We'll also be looking to the future to see if anyone wants to help guide the chapter into a strong 2026 by taking on a leadership role.

Pepita Coffee inside Lamplighter proudly brews up coffee drinks from Broadsheet Roasters and serves food from Iggy's and Forge Baking Co., and is located at 284 Broadway in Cambridge, MA, just outside of Central Square and easily accessible by the Red Line and other forms of public transportation. Once there, look for and other members of the USBG Boston.

Feel free to comment if you are planning or thinking of attending.

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