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Come listen to local bands, try some local beer, shop from local independent craftspeople, and enjoy tasty food from the best restaurants in Inman Square! We hope you'll consider supporting these incredible craftspeople and try all the great stuff this event has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAND it's our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gatherhereonline.sbs\/blogs\/news\/fill-a-bag-fab-sidewalk-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAnnual Fill-A-Bag Sale\u003c\/a\u003e. 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