We made it to another weekend and it’s going to be a great one. From outdoor fun on The Lawn on D to HarpoonFest 2019, the 2019 Brookline Cherry Blossom Festival and more, we’ve gathered our choices for a great weekend.
Friday, May 17
Celebrate the end of the week at The Lawn on D. Play, enjoy great food, drinks and lawn games. 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Enjoy live music from Swipe Right at 6 p.m. The Lawn on D, 420 D St., Boston.
Head to HAPPY PLACE and experience larger than life size installations, multi-sensory immersive rooms and dozens of moments curated to Capture Your Happy. Tickets are $20-$30. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 500 Boylston St., Boston.
Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse
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Combining music, technology and comedy, Blue Man Group creates a form of entertainment that can’t be defined, but appeals to people of all ages. Described as “innovative,” “energetic” and “wildly entertaining,” the best way to truly understand what Blue Man Group is, is to see the show yourself. Tickets start at $66. Performances today at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston.
City Winery Boston and the Greenway Conservancy bring City Winery on The Greenway to Dewey Square this summer. This downtown open-air wine garden will feature wine by City Winery Boston, along with beer and cider from Harpoon Brewery. Head down today from 3:30-10 p.m., Dewey Square, Atlantic Ave, Boston.
Boston Calling Block Parties on the Greenway
Enjoy bands, cocktails, games and more every Thursday night from 5-8 p.m., Rose Kennedy Greenway, Dewey Square, Boston.
Head to Harpoon Brewery for the festival of the summer as HarpoonFest returns. Enjoy local bands, food trucks and more. 6:30-11 p.m. (doors close at 9:30 p.m.), Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston.
Enjoy a free night full of astronomy themed fun. Hope for good weather and small telescopes will be available for a hands-on experience, plus visitors can view the evenings featured astronomical object through the 11” Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope in the Museum’s Gilliland Observatory. 8:30 p.m., Museum of Science, Boston, Gilliland Observatory, 1 Science Park, Boston.
Saturday, May 18
Park Opening and Free Ferry Day
The ferry season to Georges or Spectacle Island begins today. Grab a free ferry ride today to celebrate the start of the 2019 ferry service to the islands. Long Wharf-North, Boston.
Kids in the Kitchen: Savory and Sweet Dips
Children ages 6-12 can explore and taste the food of the season at Boston Public Markets Kids in the Kitchen series. Today Chef Stephanie will teach you how to make savory and sweet dips for seasonal fruits and veggies. 10 a.m., Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston.
Be a Super Hero for Endangered Species
Conservation heroes come meet MARVEL’s Black Panther and Spider-Man, and learn how you can be a Super Hero for endangered species during Franklin Park Zoo’s Party for the Planet. In honor of Endangered Species Day, come learn more about some fo the incredible animals at the Franklin Park Zoo. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes and snap a photo with Black Panther and Spider-Man. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston.
The Greenway Open Market is back for another season featuring area artists, crafters and independent designers. Explore the parks, stroll tree-lined promenades, take in the city sights, soak up the sunshine, play in the Rings Fountain, grab a bite to eat at a food truck, and shop at this original Boston experience. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, Rings Fountain, Milk Street, Boston.
Head to HAPPY PLACE and experience larger than life size installations, multi-sensory immersive rooms and dozens of moments curated to Capture Your Happy. Tickets are $20-$30. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 500 Boylston St., Boston.
Come play in and enjoy great food, drinks and lawn games at The Lawn on D. 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Enjoy live music on the lawn from Felix Brown at 6 p.m.., The Lawn on D, 420 D St., Boston.
2019 Brookline Cherry Blossom Festival
The 8th Annual Brookline Cherry Blossom Festival is a family-friendly, community event celebrating both Japanese culture and spring. Enjoy music, dance, crafts, Japanese food and more. Noon to 4 p.m., Brookline High School, 115 Greenough St., Boston.
Head to Harpoon Brewery for the festival of the summer as HarpoonFest returns. Enjoy local bands, food trucks and more. 1-7 p.m. (doors close at 5:30 p.m.), Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston.
City Winery Boston and the Greenway Conservancy bring City Winery on The Greenway to Dewey Square this summer. This downtown open-air wine garden will feature wine by City Winery Boston, along with beer and cider from Harpoon Brewery. Head down today from 1-9 p.m., Dewey Square, Atlantic Ave, Boston.
Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse
Combining music, technology and comedy, Blue Man Group creates a form of entertainment that can’t be defined, but appeals to people of all ages. Described as “innovative,” “energetic” and “wildly entertaining,” the best way to truly understand what Blue Man Group is, is to see the show yourself. Tickets start at $66. Performances today at 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston.
Sunday, May 19
Lace up those sneakers for the Harpoon 5-Miler presented by Reebok. This is Harpoon's annual road race to benefit The Angel Fund for ALS Research. After the race celebrate with a post-race party packed with fresh Harpoon beer, a post-race meal, race swag and the largest Sunday afternoon dance party around. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston.
5th Annual Revere Beach Kite Festival
Head down to Revere Beach today with the family for the 5th Annual Revere Beach Kite Festival. Kids can fly kites while enjoying live music, professional kite flyers, free kite decorating and more. Plus, the first 300 kiddos (12 and under) will receive a free kite. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Revere Beach, Revere.
Head to HAPPY PLACE and experience larger than life size installations, multi-sensory immersive rooms and dozens of moments curated to Capture Your Happy. Tickets are $20-$30. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 500 Boylston St., Boston.
Join New England Open Markets for their 2nd Annual BAKED Festival, a first-of-its-kind dessert extravaganza featuring decadent baked goods from 40 of the area’s top pastry chefs, bakers, food trucks and bakeries from throughout New England. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m, 95 Prospect St., Cambridge.
City Winery Boston and the Greenway Conservancy bring City Winery on The Greenway to Dewey Square this summer. This downtown open-air wine garden will feature wine by City Winery Boston, along with beer and cider from Harpoon Brewery. Head down today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Dewey Square, Atlantic Ave, Boston.
Come play in and enjoy great food, drinks and lawn games during Sunday Funday at The Lawn on D. Noon to 11 p.m. Enjoy live music at 6 p.m with Wolfpack. The Lawn on D, 420 D St., Boston
Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse
Combining music, technology and comedy, Blue Man Group creates a form of entertainment that can’t be defined, but appeals to people of all ages. Described as “innovative,” “energetic” and “wildly entertaining,” the best way to truly understand what Blue Man Group is, is to see the show yourself. Tickets start at $66. Performances today at 2 p.m., Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston.
Learn how to make pasta from scratch with Law of Pasta and this hands-on pasta making workshop led by Chef Avery. $56-$70. 4-6 p.m., The KITCHEN presented by the Trustees, The Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston.
