Ring in the month of August with some great summer fun this weekend. From a picnic in the park on the field at Fenway to the Boston Seafood Festival, plus outdoor movies, concerts and a whole lot more – check our our picks for the weekend!
Friday, Aug. 2
Highland Street Foundation’s Fun Free Fridays offers no-cost admission to some of the most treasured, cultural venues in the state. Today enjoy free admission to: the Franklin Park Zoo, the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood, the Chatham Shark Center, the Children’s Museum at Holyoke, the Concord Museum, the International Volleyball Hall of Fame, the Lynn Museum, the Museum of Russian Icons, Naumkeag, The Trustees and the Old State House.
Referred to as the grandfather of all jazz festivals, this event draws thousands of people from all over the world to Newport, Rhode Island — a city famed for its spectacular coastal scenery and awe-inspiring architecture. The Newport Jazz Festival was founded in 1954 as the first annual jazz festival in America and has been host to numerous legendary performances by some of the world’s leading established and emerging artists. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, RI.
105th Annual Portuguese Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
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Founded in 1915 by four Madeiran immigrant men who wanted to recreate the religious festivals that were so common in the villages of their home island and to commemorate their safe passage to these American shores, this traditional mid-summer gathering for family and friends has become the Largest Portuguese Feast in the World and the largest ethnic festival in New England. Enjoy continuous live Portuguese and American entertainment at five performance locations at this event that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually from around the world. Noon to 11:45 p.m., Madeira Field, New Bedford.
Trillium Garden on the Greenway
The Trillium Garden returns to the Greenway Wednesday through Sunday. Located at the corner of High Street and Atlantic Avenue, the Trillium Garden on the Greenway is Boston's first fully open-air Beer Garden, featuring draft beers by Trillium Brewing Co. and wine by Westport Rivers Winery. 2-10 p.m., Rose Kennedy Greenway, 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.
ICA First Friday: White Hot Vol. 6
Head on over to the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston’s First Friday event. Tonight don your summer whites for another edition of their iconic sunset party on the waterfront. Enjoy seaside dancing, refreshing cocktails, pop-up sculptures from Dan Lam and free Steve’s Ice Cream samples plus of course some contemporary art. Free for members, $15 for non-members, 5-9 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston.
Museum of Fine Arts First Fridays
Join the folks at the Museum of Fine Arts tonight and kick off the weekend with fine art, music, signature cocktails, tapas and more. Tonight get inspired by abstraction on a massive scale in their new exhibition “Mural: Jackson Pollock | Katharina Grosse,” then make your mark in a collaborative artwork on canvas. Tickets are $25, seniors and students are $23 and free for members. 6-9:30 p.m., Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston.
Citizens Bank Weekly Cornhole Tournament
The weekly cornhole tournament, sponsored by Citizens Bank returns for summer.The first eight teams of two will compete for “Lawn Bucks.” All the fun starts at 6:45 p.m.. Sign up for free at the Citizens Bank kiosk starting at 6:30 p.m. The Lawn on D, 420 D St., Boston.
Thomas Rhett: Very Hot Summer Tour 2019
Thomas Rhett brings his Very Hot Summer Tour 2019 to Mansfield’s Xfinity Center tonight, along with special guests Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson and Rhett Akins. Tickets start at $80. 7 p.m., Xfinity Center, 885 South Main St., Mansfield.
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 $45. 7:30 p.m., Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston.
Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City Entertainment Series: Movie Fridays “Sleepless in Seattle”
Friday is movie night during the Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City concert series. Tonight enjoy “Raiders of the Lost Ark” on the big screen for your waterfront entertainment. The movie starts at dusk, Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston.
Free Outdoor Movie Night: “Boss Baby”
Head down to the Pier @ Residence Inn Boston Harbor for a free family fun eve featuring “Boss Baby” Seating will be available, but you can also bring your own chairs and blankets. There will be free popcorn and other refreshments will be available for purchase. 8-11 p.m., Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf, 34-44 Charles River 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, Aug. 3
Trillium Garden on the Greenway
The Trillium Garden returns to the Greenway Wednesday through Sunday. Located at the corner of High Street and Atlantic Avenue, the Trillium Garden on the Greenway is Boston's first fully open-air Beer Garden, featuring draft beers by Trillium Brewing Co. and wine by Westport Rivers Winery. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Rose Kennedy Greenway, 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.
Referred to as the grandfather of all jazz festivals, this event draws thousands of people from all over the world to Newport, Rhode Island — a city famed for its spectacular coastal scenery and awe-inspiring architecture. The Newport Jazz Festival was founded in 1954 as the first annual jazz festival in America and has been host to numerous legendary performances by some of the world’s leading established and emerging artists. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, RI.
105th Annual Portuguese Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
Founded in 1915 by four Madeiran immigrant men who wanted to recreate the religious festivals that were so common in the villages of their home island and to commemorate their safe passage to these American shores, this traditional mid-summer gathering for family and friends has become the Largest Portuguese Feast in the World and the largest ethnic festival in New England. Enjoy continuous live Portuguese and American entertainment at five performance locations at this event that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually from around the world. Noon to 11:45 p.m., Madeira Field, New Bedford.
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 $45. Performances today at 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston.
The Red Sox Foundation’s annual Picnic in the Park is today! Enjoy a picnic on the outfield for a fun-filled day complete with live entertainment, family activities and complimentary gift bags, plus you can watch the Red Sox take on the Yankees on the jumbotron. The picnic also includes beverages and a BBQ dinner, along with your chance to meet and mingle with Red Sox alumni, including honorary chairman, Tim Wakefield. Tickets are $75 to $150. 2:30 p.m., Fenway Park, Boston.
Movies in the Park: “The LEGO Movie 2”
Grab a blanket, pack some snacks and enjoy free movies under the start at Assembly Row all summer long. Tonight it’s “The LEGO Movie 2.” 7 p.m., Sylvester Baxter Park, Assembly Row, Somerville.
Ben Folds and the Violent Femmes
Ben Folds and the Violent Femmes come to the Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion tonight. Tickets start at $29.50. 7 p.m., Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston.
Hootie & The Blowfish: Group Therapy Tour
Hootie & The Blowfish is coming to town with Barenaked Ladies as part of its Group Therapy Tour tonight. Tickets start at $66. 7:30 p.m., Xfinity Center, 885 South Main St., Mansfield.
Sunday, Aug. 4
Stop by the award-winning SoWa Open Market and enjoy Boston's largest celebration of local art, food and music. Celebrate opening day with Fiddlehead Brewing Company taking over the beer garden to pour some exclusive taproom only brews, live music by Elisa Smith and The Tiny Little Lies, the 15th annual SoWa Art Walk, plus Boston’s favorite food trucks and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., SoWa Boston, 450 Harrison Ave., Boston.
8th Annual Boston Seafood Festival
If you’re a seafood lover, then you do not want to miss the 8th Annual Boston Seafood Festival. Enjoy a full day of events focused on celebrating Boston’s seafood heritage including: seafood vendors and food trucks (plus non-seafood items, too), celebrity chef demos, an oyster shucking contest, fish cutting demos, Harpoon Beer Garden, blessing of the fleet, kids activities, live entertainment and more. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Boston Fish Pier, 212 Northern Ave., Boston.
Referred to as the grandfather of all jazz festivals, this event draws thousands of people from all over the world to Newport, Rhode Island — a city famed for its spectacular coastal scenery and awe-inspiring architecture. The Newport Jazz Festival was founded in 1954 as the first annual jazz festival in America and has been host to numerous legendary performances by some of the world’s leading established and emerging artists. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fort Adams State Park and the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, RI.
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.
105th Annual Portuguese Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
Founded in 1915 by four Madeiran immigrant men who wanted to recreate the religious festivals that were so common in the villages of their home island and to commemorate their safe passage to these American shores, this traditional mid-summer gathering for family and friends has become the Largest Portuguese Feast in the World and the largest ethnic festival in New England. Enjoy continuous live Portuguese and American entertainment at five performance locations at this event that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually from around the world. Noon to 11:45 p.m., Madeira Field, New Bedford.
Sunday Funday at The Lawn on D
Come play in and enjoy great food, drinks and lawn games during Sunday Funday at The Lawn on D. From 6-7 p.m. enjoy live music from Thomas Park. Noon to 11 p.m. The Lawn on D, 420 D St., Boston.
Trillium Garden on the Greenway
The Trillium Garden returns to the Greenway Wednesday through Sunday. Located at the corner of High Street and Atlantic Avenue, the Trillium Garden on the Greenway is Boston's first fully open-air Beer Garden, featuring draft beers by Trillium Brewing Co. and wine by Westport Rivers Winery. Noon to 6 p.m., Rose Kennedy Greenway, 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 $45. Performances today at 2 p.m. and 5 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.
Queen + Adam Lambert: The Rhapsody Tour
Queen + Adam Lambert brings their The Rhapsody Tour to Mansfield’s Xfinity Center tonight. 8 p.m., Xfinity Center, 885 South Main St., Mansfield.
