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Boston Globe
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Free things to do: ‘Love Island' watch party, puppet performance, and more
Free events Pat Loomis will perform alongside his band at the South End Library Park for an afternoon of community mingling and summer fun. South End Branch of the Boston Public Library JAZZ & JUBILATION Although the BPL's South End branch is temporarily closed, it doesn't mean the library is totally out of reach for community members. Next week, one of the South End branch's summer concerts will take place at the South End Library Park, where Pat Loomis, a Boston-based saxophonist and singer, will perform a jazz set. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket and snacks for this night of low notes and high spirits. July 1, 6:30 p.m. 685 Tremont St. A RUFF DAY The midweek slump is felt by all — even our furry friends. Every Wednesday at Liberty Hotel's outdoor patio, local dog owners are invited to gather for Yappier Hour, a chance to unwind with your pup while meeting other canines and their human companions. For-purchase add-ons including dog treats and drinks (for people) are available, but not required to participate. Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St. Advertisement MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY If you're keeping up with 'Love Island,' you may want to couple up with this free event at Tiki Rock. The tropical, Polynesian-themed bar will be hosting a group screening of next Thursday's episode, set to hit streaming sites at 9 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to dress the part and channel their inner-bombshell entering the villa. July 3, 9 p.m. 21+. 2 Broad St. Advertisement COME TO THE CABARET Back Bay's Club Café hosts monthly free cabaret nights, and this Friday, singer KT Sullivan will hit Joséphine's stage with a performance of 'Far Away Places.' Sullivan will perform songs inspired by destinations, including 'April in Paris,' 'I Happen to Like New York,' and more. Following the performance, audience members are welcome to stay for a screening of the latest 'RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars' episode at the bar. July 4, 6 p.m. 209 Columbus Ave. The Puppet Showplace Theater will be performing outdoor puppet plays at the UnCommon Stage. Rahul Koonathara PULL THE STRINGS Emerson College's UnCommon Stage will be host to 'Party Animals,' a show performed by Brookline's Puppet Showplace Theater. The puppet-led production follows five animal friends, all with different personalities and anxieties, as they navigate throwing their first party. Families with children ages 4 to 9 are encouraged to attend, but all ages are welcome to enjoy the show. July 5, noon. Emerson UnCommon Stage, Boylston and Tremont streets. MEDITATE ON IT If you've been in need of some peace and clarity, you may have already tried meditation. However, with wandering minds, endless newsfeeds, and short attention spans, the act can feel impossible. Gain perspective on the practice with Shambhala Meditation Center's free meditation workshops, where teachers will lead a guided meditation and discussion about how to maintain the practice as part of everyday life. July 6, 12:30-1:30 p.m. 646 Brookline Ave., Brookline. Advertisement Send info on free events and special offers at least 10 days in advance to . Marianna Orozco can be reached at
Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Five things to do around Boston, June 30-July 13
July 1 No Strings Attached Become a puppet master at the Boston Public Library's Puppet-Making Workshop. From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at BPL's Egleston Square branch, professional puppeteer and performer Nicola McEldowney will guide you in creating your own finger puppets. The workshop is recommended for children ages 4 -7 and their families. All materials will be provided. Free. Advertisement July 2-July 4 Harbor of Revolution Commemorate the American Revolution — and the state where it began — at the annual Boston Harborfest celebration. At venues across the city, listen to a kick-off speech by Mayor Michelle Wu, hear the Declaration of Independence read from the balcony of the Old State House (just how Bostonians first heard it in 1776), watch fireworks over the harbor, enjoy patriotic music from the Boston Pops Orchestra, and more. Prices vary, but most Harborfest events are free. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up July 11 Royal Refrain Discover history-making women alongside one of America's most talented vocalists at African Queens with Karen Slack. Slack, a Grammy Award-winning soprano, will perform newly commissioned music that honors seven African queens, interspersed with spoken word and displays of African artwork. At 7:30 p.m. at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, witness these queens' lives and legacies. Find tickets, starting at $38, at Advertisement July 11-July 12 Flavor Island Taste the city's finest Jamaican flavors at Boston JerkFest. This food and culture festival will take over Harvard's Athletic Complex from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Friday, sip from more than 50 spirits, cocktails, and other specialty brew samples. On Saturday, try jerk dishes (for purchase) from dozens of local vendors, enjoy steel drum music and dancing, and make your own Caribbean-inspired crafts. Ticket prices vary, starting at $44 for a Friday concert only. This edition of Your Week Ahead covers two weeks. Look for the next edition of Globe Magazine on July 13. Share your event news. Send information on Boston-area happenings at least three weeks in advance to week@ Adelaide Parker can be reached at
CBS News
21-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Boston declares heat emergency ahead of extremely hot weather, Worcester opens cooling centers
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a heat emergency in the city from Sunday, June 22 through Tuesday, June 24 due to a forecast calling for extreme heat. Boston and Worcester are also opening cooling centers for residents seeking relief. An extreme heat watch is in effect from Sunday morning through Tuesday for the following Massachusetts counties: Suffolk, Plymouth, Bristol, Norfolk, Middlesex, Essex, Worcester, Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden. It's been about a year since the Boston area had a heat wave. On Tuesday, many towns could reach 100 degrees. If Boston hits 100, it'll be the first time since 2022. Boston cooling centers In Boston, splash pads and city pools will be open, along with DCR pools and splash pads throughout the state. Several Boston Centers for Youth & Families will be open as cooling centers. Boston Public Library locations throughout the city will also be open for residents looking for relief from the heat. Worcester cooling centers In Worcester, cooling centers have been activated for Monday and Tuesday and will have water on hand: Monday, June 23 Worcester Public Library (main branch) - 3 Salem Square from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Worcester Senior Center - 128 Providence St. from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24 Worcester Public Library (main branch) - 3 Salem Square from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Worcester Senior Center - 128 Providence St. from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Worcester 311 Customer Service Center - 799 Main St. from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The city said the East Spray Park at 180 Shrewsbury St. and Greenwood Spray Spark at 14 Forsberg St. will also be open.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Juneteenth celebrations planned statewide in Massachusetts. Here's where
Cities and towns across Massachusetts will hold events in honor of Juneteenth for the third year in a row. Former president Joe Biden deemed Juneteenth — also known in the past as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day and Liberation Day — a state and federal holiday in 2021. The celebration commemorates the day in 1865 when the federal army reached Texas to ensure that enslaved people in the state were freed. Union Gen. Gordon Granger brought news of the end of the war and the Emancipation Proclamation, which had been signed more than two years earlier and could not be enforced in Confederate-controlled territory. He read a statement that all enslaved people were free on June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas. Here is a list of Juneteenth events happening this weekend. Greenfield Greenfield Juneteenth Celebration at Court Square from 2 until 7 p.m. on Saturday. Springfield 3rd annual Juneteenth Freedom Day concert with the Juneteenth Flag Raising at City Hall at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, followed by the Freedom Day concert at 3 p.m. at Symphony Hall. Boston Boston celebration at Franklin Park from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday Embrace Ideas Festival on Friday and Saturday Friday Films: 'I am Not Your Negro' from 2 to 4 p.m. at Parker Hill Juneteenth Open Mic and Arts Day on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Boston Public Library, Roxbury Branch Library Pieces of Me: A Juneteenth Sewing Program from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Boston Public Library, Jamaica Plain Branch The Food Group from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Boston Public Library, Brighton Branch Barnstable The town of Barnstable will hold a flag-raising ceremony and historical reenactment of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the JFK Hyannis Museum on Main Street in Hyannis. Fitchburg 3rd Annual Fitchburg Juneteenth Community Collaborative Event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riverfront Park on Saturday Worcester 2025 Juneteenth Festival from noon until 8 p.m. at Institute Park Mass. beach closures on Thursday, June 19 Mass. weather: Temps to feel like 101 amid severe thunder, tornado risk With no new signs installed at North Pond Conservation Area, rules continue to be ignored WMass community summits seek to counter Trump attack on diversity, equity, inclusion Southwick Town Beach to open for season this Monday Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
Longest day of 2025: What to know about the summer solstice
Things are getting hot across the country, and summer has not even officially begun. The summer solstice will occur on Friday, June 20, and it will be both the longest day and shortest night of 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the National Weather Service. The summer solstice also marks the start of the Pagan holiday Litha, also known as Midsummer, according to the Boston Public Library. The holiday celebrates the beginning of summer and is celebrated with hilltop bonfires and dancing. With the summer solstice near, here is everything people need to know about the grand occasion. The summer solstice will take place on Friday, June 20, at 9:42 p.m. Central time, according to The summer solstice marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Meanwhile, the Southern Hemisphere will greet winter with its winter solstice. "The Northern Hemisphere's tilt toward the Sun is greatest on this day," according to NASA. "This means the Sun travels its longest, highest arc across the sky all year for those north of the equator." During the summer solstice, the tilt brings the Earth's northernmost point closer to the sun, resulting in more sunlight. The solstice itself only lasts moments, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The date of the summer solstice can fall at any point between June 20 and June 22, depending on the year, according to the NWS. In 2024, the solstice fell on Thursday, June 20. More: 26 things to do in the Ozarks this June, from festivals to fishing Several locations around the world are particularly known for celebrating the solstice, including Newgrange in Ireland. Solstices are often associated with pagan religions and draw revelers of different faiths. One of the most famous solstice celebrations takes place at the ancient Stonehenge ruins in Wiltshire, England, where many gather to herald the season. Pagans come by the thousands to Stonehenge, the prehistoric ruins of a monument built between approximately 3100 and 1600 BC. It is one of the most famous landmarks in the UK, but little is known about the civilization that built it or why, as these ancient peoples left no written records behind. Many theories exist as to the original purpose of Stonehenge, including the following: A burial site An astronomical observatory A religious or worship site A sort of gesture or symbol A place of ritual or healing Regardless, it has been the subject of many myths, stories and folklore. It was during the 20th century that Stonehenge became a site of religious significance to people who subscribed to New Age beliefs, including Neopaganism and Neo-Druids, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting. When constructed, the stone circle was aligned with the sun, and to this day, thousands of people gather to witness the moment the sun peeks perfectly through its pillars. Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Summer solstice: 2025's longest day of the year marks start of summer
