August 27, 2018 - September 2, 2018
Monday, August 27th
Boston Harbor for All Free Community Cruise (Mattapan) | Waterfront | Free
Boston Harbor Now, along with Bay State Cruise Company welcomes all members of the Mattapan community on the Provincetown II for an evening of FREE food and music, Harbor views, entertainment and enjoyment with friends and family. The cruise will feature rangers from Boston Historic National Park Rangers, live DJ, light refreshments, and a cash bar.
Open House - Ayanna Pressley | Somerville | Free
Join Hosts, Amy Pritchard and Kay McGowan, owner of Curated World for an open house to meet. Boston City Councilor & Massachusetts' 7th District Congressional Candidate Ayanna Pressley. Ayanna Pressley’s career has been marked by history-making campaigns and a relentless determination to advance a political agenda focused on women and girls and breaking cycles of poverty and violence. The 7th Congressional District includes cities as diverse as Somerville, Everett, and Randolph, as well as Boston, a minority-majority city. Please take the opportunity to ask questions about the issues that matter.
Tuesday, August 28th
Vocal Jazz Cafe | Roxbury | Free
Every Tuesday at Slade’s Bar & Grill stop by for the Vocal Jazz Cafe. Hosted by Kaicee King, sign up for the open mic and have the opportunity to sing with the band. No dress code and free cover.
Latino Professional Mixer | Financial District | Free
LPN is excited to announce our next Networking Mixer + Success Building Series! Expect to make new friends, to foster new business connections and to get inspired. We'll have complimentary appetizers and continue with our Speed Networking, every 10 minutes meet another great person in the room. This event is free, however you MUST RSVP. LPN is proud to continue with CRECER, our Success Building Series, where we look to inform and inspire Professionals to take their lives to a greater level. In August LPN welcomes: a LinkedIn expert to teach the group how to improve your LinkedIn profile, grow your network, and use the social network to the fullest.
Zumba On the Esplanade | Esplanade | Free
All summer long we are hosting FREE fitness events – for members and non-members – throughout the Boston community. Our Summer Series is all about having fun, getting your sweat on, and sharing a love of fitness! All events are co-ed. Zumba is a total body workout based on Latin and International dance movements and rhythms.
Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City | Financial District | Free
Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in The City Series is back with live music, cold beer and beautiful sunsets! Enjoy sips from Stella Artois, Blue Point Brewery, and SpikedSeltzer while listening to live music on the water every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday all summer long! Grab your friends and get down there! Fun starts at 6 PM.
Diner en Blanc Wine Tasting | South Boston | Free
Join us to taste the delicious wines offered for DEBBOS2018! Meet hosts and volunteers, ask questions, hang out with other members.
Wednesday, August 29th
The Black Comedy Explosion | Roxbury | $$
Join Boston’s bad boy of comedy, Jonathan Gates as he hosts the Black Comedy Explosion every Wednesday. Featuring some of the best comedians seen on shows such as BET’s ComicView, Def Comedy Jam and Comedy Central. Doors open at 7 PM and show starts at 9 PM. $15 cover.
Lysten Boston & Xperience Creative Present Marcela Cruz | Allston | $-$$
Marcela is an RnB/Pop singer from Lowell, Massachusetts that’s been singing since the age of 9. In 2014 Marcela announced herself as a solo recording artist and has kept herself busy with local performances as well as traveling to other states across the U.S to share her music.
Ujima Stories | Roxbury | Free
Join us for music, food, and stories for UJIMA stories: an end of summer Ujima member appreciation & open house party! Free and open to the public. Music by DJ Slick Vick.
Cooking Demonstration w/ Chef Joe Gatto | Cambridge | Free
Join us this Summer as Chef Joe Gatto hosts the 3rd annual cooking demonstration & tasting on the Kendall Square Roof Garden. Chef Joe Gatto will be incorporating garden ingredients found on the Kendall Square Roof Garden from Green City Growers and how to use them in everyday cooking. Classes will take place on the below dates from 6 PM-7 PM. All ticketed attendees will receive one complimentary alcoholic beverage to pair with the tasting from Champions bartenders. If inclement weather occurs, class will be rescheduled. All attendees must be 21 or older to attend- valid I.D. is required. On the menu - Pickled serranos and red onion. Grilled Citrus Fish tacos –with shredded carrot and pickled onion/jalapeno slaw with lime and cilantro. Spiced flour tortillas on baking steel.
Thursday, August 30th
Beyond Walls Mural Tour | Lynn | Free
Tour downtown Lynn with Beyond Walls staff who will walk visitors through the vision, process, and execution of recent public art projects installed in the downtown. Learn more about the internationally and locally renowned artists whose works in Lynn are not only bringing brightness and positivity to the city scape but are huge and especially Instagram worthy! You will also get a look at the installation of our new permanent, dynamic LED underpass lighting, and the collection of publicly mounted vintage neon artworks. Bring your walking shoes!
Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City | Financial District | Free
Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in The City Series is back with live music, cold beer and beautiful sunsets! Enjoy sips from Stella Artois, Blue Point Brewery, and SpikedSeltzer while listening to live music on the water every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday all summer long! Grab your friends and get down there! Fun starts at 6 PM.
Arts, Crafts & Karaoke | Roxbury | $$$
Paint a picture and sip some wine! Dudley cafe is hosting a night out, for you and your friends! Make a stunning collage using an Exacto knife. You will be instructed in cutting, pasting, and painting layers to add color to your image of choice. Create a unique piece of art, and take it home in the end. You get to choose what you drink, and the menu is available till 8:30 PM. Sing a song, any song, Karaoke-style. We hope you can join us. Complimentary drinks included in your ticket. Free parking is available on Warren street, and T accessible.
6th Annual Illuminate the Harbor Fireworks | Waterfront | Free
Celebrate the end of summer with a harbor fireworks spectacular brought to you by Boston Harbor Now, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park and the Wharf District Council!
Mega Musical Chairs | Financial District | Free
A Faneuil Hall twist on a childhood classic! Come participate in an epic round of Mega Musical Chairs in front of Quincy Market! Don't miss this free, one-of-a-kind Mega Musical Chairs event with live music provided by Cocek Brass Band! Elimination rounds and a "Champions' Circle" will offer plenty of opportunities to win prizes from our Faneuil Hall merchants! Register online and check in by 5:45 PM to guarantee your spot. Any remaining spots will be offered to walk-ups after 5:45 PM. The games begin at 6:00 PM, with a winner declared by 7:30 PM!
A Night at the Carnival w/ the New England Revolution | Fenway | Free
Step right up! It's time to play, eat, sip and win - join us for A Night At The Carnival with special appearances by the New England Revolution! Play games including Ping pong, Corn hole, Ring Toss, Goldfish Game and win the prizes! Enjoy classic carnival snacks and face painting. No cover and 21+.
Deon Cole Live at the Wilbur | Theatre District | $$$
Catch comedian and actor Deon Cole live in Boston.
Oompa, Brandie Blaze & Red Shaydez | Cambridge | $$
Friday, August 31st
Run That Back Game Night | Fenway | Free
This Friday NYA.Boston brings another episode of #RunThatBackBOS our signature game night complete with: batting cages, ping pong, SEGA, Jenga, UNO and more! Kick your Labor Day Weekend off early starting at 8pm. No Cover, No RSVP, just bring your skills & trash talk! DJs RYU & KNSZWRTH will be on the wheels keeping the vibe right for your victory laps or walks of shame.
Fenway Fridays | Fenway | Free
The Fenway Fridays are a weekly block party, and everyone's invited. Restaurants, shops and businesses across the neighborhood are ditching happy hour and doing promotions all day long.
Davido Live in Concert | Fenway | $$$
Catch the 2018 BET Awards Best International Act live in concert.
Saturday, September 1st
ForePlay The Day Party | Roxbury | Free
Mister Sister Entertainment presents the prequel to the night show. Join Boston's out and proud guys & gals for good music, sexy vibes, and uninhibited fun. Jumpstart your night with a little "foreplay" from 3pm-8pm. This is a 21+ event. Stylish attire required. No cover - RSVP for guaranteed entry.
Socatology | Dorchester | Free
A groundbreaking Caribbean influenced dance class revolutionizing fitness with rhythmic waist whining choreography and total body sculpting workouts delivered in a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)/body boot camp format. In this class, Afro-Caribbean Funk meets Soca energy. 60 minutes. Sweat. Fun. Nonstop. Join and get a taste of the islands with this waist pelting, calorie blasting and muscle building workout. Come ready to work up your waistline and dance up a sweat to the hottest Soca vibes – Island style!
What's In the Bag Back to School Giveaway | Dorchester | Free
Black Lipstick Conversations Inc. is inviting you to our First Annual Back To School Giveaway. We believe that empowering our children to stay in school is a major part to their success! In order for us to ensure that there are enough book bags w/ supplies there will be a (2) two bag limit per registration. Food and light beverages will be served.
Afropolitan All Black Cruise | Waterfront | $$$
The Fall's most anticipated cruise will soon be here. Every year the Afropolitan All Black Cruise is a sold out affair! Get your early bird tickets ASAP before they sell out and prices go up!
Sunday, September 2nd
Dream Sundays Brunch So Hard | Financial District | Free
Boston's # 1 brunch is now located in the Financial District! Come #BrunchSoHard with us each & every Sunday at Society on High. Enjoy great music, great food, & great people. RSVP Now. 21+ dress code is trendy & fashionable. Brunch will never be the same.
The Wave Boston: Cllctv.US 6th Year Anniversary | Cambridge | $-$$
The Wave Boston returns to Middlesex Lounge. We're switching things up this month as Mal + Ty will warm it up with an eclectic b2b set. Making his Wave Boston debut after them will be Boston's own Radical One bringing some latin flavor. Last but not least, BEARLY YVNG will be closing us out. Grab your tickets now!
Central Flea | Cambridge
The Central Flea is open every Sunday, May through October! Vintage and antique dealers, artists, designers, specialty food vendors, food trucks, Lamplighter Brewing Co. Beer Garden and much more! All at our new bigger location - University Park!
Lizard Lounge | Cambridge | $
Lizard Lounge poetry jam & slam with The Jeff Robinson Trio. Doors at 7:30 PM.