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6 days ago
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Free summer events: Somerville's ArtBeat festival, Keanu on the Waterfront, and more
Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze in 1991 film "Point Break," directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Richard Foreman/Advertisement SURF'S UP Where better to watch Keanu Reeves go up against a group of bank-robbing surfers in 'Point Break' than by Boston's Waterfront? On Wednesday, the Coolidge Corner Theatre will host a free outdoor screening of the 1991 cult classic at the Greenway's Wharf District Park. But it won't just be mindless fun — to kick off the program, an MIT neuroscientist will teach attendees about the science behind the film's high-octane action. July 16, 8 p.m. Wharf District Park, 74-8 Milk St. PEP IN YOUR STEP Evening walks in Fenway will be soundtracked by free-flowing jazz from Noah Allen & the Peace, who will play a mix of original music and jazz standards by the likes of Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. The group will perform as part of this year's Swingin' in the Fens, a free outdoor concert series hosted by Berklee College of Music and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. July 16, 6:30 p.m. Ramler Park, 130 Peterborough St. Advertisement Noah Allen will perform with his group at this year's Swingin' in the Fens concert in Ramler Park. Noah Allen MUSIC AND MOVEMENT Looking for a weekly pick-me-up? Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción's Tito Puente Latin Music Series will liven up parks around Boston every Thursday through Aug. 14, and attendees can join salsa dance lines led by MetaMovements, a transnational Latin dance collective based in Caribbean nations and around the US. This week, tropical music singer Hugo Díaz will perform at the Plaza Betances park in the South End. July 17, 7 p.m. Plaza Betances, 100 W. Dedham St. HERBS GALORE Every Thursday, the Superette Herb Garden in Seaport opens its doors for herb harvesting, where attendees can take home their pick of fresh mint, dill, cilantro, and basil. Neighboring restaurant Borrachito Taqueria & Spirits is offering a 'Herb Your Enthusiasm' cocktail, so you can see those herbs in action, but keep in mind: This pour's not for free. Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. The Superette, 131 Seaport Blvd. PRETEND IT'S NOT HOT Local musicians, artisans, and food vendors populate the streets of Davis Square for the 37th annual ArtBeat festival on Saturday. For this year's theme, 'Freeze,' interactive activities like arctic animal mask making, frosty decorations throughout the streets, and a juggling snowman stilt walker turn the neighborhood into a winter wonderland. Events will take place throughout the day, including a multicultural dance showcase at the Somerville Theatre's Crystal Ballroom. July 19, noon-9 p.m. Davis Square, 1 Davis Square, Somerville. Advertisement GONE GOLFING Swing an iron with Old Ironsides at the USS Constitution Museum, where a free mini golf course will be open through the end of October. Each hole on the multi-obstacle course features a fact about the US Navy to celebrate its 250th anniversary. Daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. USS Constitution Museum, 88 Constitution Road. A WALK TO REMEMBER Take a walk with history by embarking on the African American Women in 19th-century Cambridge walking tour. The self-guided educational experience was curated by Harvard's History Department and the Cambridge Black History Project, and visits the homes of civic leader Maria L. Baldwin and novelist Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins, as well as other spaces occupied and owned by influential Black women who left their mark on the city. Tour begins at the Maria Baldwin House, 196 Prospect St., Cambridge. Send info on free events and special offers at least 10 days in advance to . Ryan Yau can be reached at
Boston Globe
04-07-2025
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- Boston Globe
Fourth of July celebrations start bright and early in Boston
Led by Mayor Michelle Wu, the procession, including the Middlesex County Volunteers Fife & Drums ensemble, will stop off at the Old Granary Burying Ground, the resting place of Revolutionary War heroes, to lay wreaths on gravesites. Paul Revere, three signers of the Declaration of Independence, and Crispus Attucks, the first colonist killed by British troops during the Boston Massacre, among others, are buried at the site. The reading of the Declaration, formally known as The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, is slated for 10 a.m. from the balcony of the Old State House at 206 Washington St., the same balcony where the founding document was first read to Bostonians on July 18, 1776. Advertisement The Captain Commanding of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts will read the text. The USS Constitution Museum will be open for tours all day and Old Ironsides will set sail at 10 a.m. for its annual voyage from the Charlestown Navy Yard through Boston Harbor to Castle Island. The ship will fire a 21-gun salute when it passes Fort Independence on Castle Island at about 11:30 a.m. Advertisement At 12:30 p.m., the Middlesex County Volunteers Fife & Drums ensemble will take to the Summer Street Stage in Downtown Crossing for a two-hour concert. For those set on snagging the best possible seating for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade, it's best to get there bright and early. The free concert doesn't start until 7 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9:40 p.m., but folks have been known to get in line as early as 6 a.m. According to Tonya Alanez can be reached at
Boston Globe
12-04-2025
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A guide to celebrating the 250th anniversary of key Massachusetts events that fueled the American Revolution
Advertisement 5:30–7:30 p.m. — Paul Revere House At the Open until 9 p.m. — USS Constitution Museum At 8 p.m., author and historian J.L. Bell will give a 30-minute talk reflecting on Revere's journey and its historical impact, at Building 22, Charlestown Navy Yard. 6:30-8 p.m. — USS Constitution Museum Wooden lanterns will be available for those joining a parallel Charlestown parade, which marches to the Navy Yard to welcome Revere upon his arrival. 6:30 p.m. — Boston 250 Launch and 'Revolution's Edge' Performance A reading of Advertisement 7 p.m. — Lantern service at Old North Church Will include inspirational music, prayer, and a keynote address delivered by historian Heather Cox Richardson. More details available at 8 p.m. — Revere departs Spectators can gather at North Square to watch Revere's departure and follow him in a lantern-lit parade as he rides to the waterfront. 8:15 p.m. — Lanterns illuminated Two lanterns will be raised in the steeple of Old North Church — a reenactment of Revere's signal that British forces were advancing toward Lexington and Concord 'by sea.' 8 - 8:30 p.m. — Revere crosses Boston Harbor Spectators at Langone Park's Harborwalk, 529-543 Commercial St., can watch Revere depart the US Coast Guard Station and row across the Charles. At the Charlestown Navy Yard, visitors can greet him at Pier 1 and follow him to Charlestown City Square. 8:30-9 p.m. — Revere arrives in Charlestown Deacon John Larkin and the Charlestown militia will welcome Revere in Charlestown City Square. City archeologist Joe Bagley will speak on the area's Revolutionary War significance. 9:10 p.m. — Revere departs Mounted and in full reenactment, Revere will gallop down Main Street shouting, 'The regulars are out!' accompanied by the National Lancers. 9:30 p.m. — Bunker Hill Monument illuminated To close the night, the National Park Service will light the Bunker Hill Monument's pyramidion, displaying the two flags flown at its 1843 dedication. Illumination will continue nightly through July 4. Buckman Tavern in Lexington. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Lexington 5:15 a.m. — Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington Bright and early at Lexington Battle Green, 1625 Massachusetts Ave., reenactors will recreate the famous battle. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Advertisement 8 a.m. — Road race The 111th Annual Patriots Day 5-Mile Road Race will begin across from Emory Park at Depot Square in Lexington Center. A detailed map can be found at the 9 a.m. — USS Lexington ceremony Head to the 10 a.m. — Tree dedication The Lexington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate a tree to honor the 250th anniversary of the battle. On the lawn behind Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St. 11 a.m. — Battle Green rededication and appearance by Army250 The 2 p.m. — Patriots Day parade The parade will stretch over 2.5 miles from Maple Street to Worthen Road along Massachusetts Avenue. It will include nearly 2,700 participants from 125 different units. Marchers will include reenactment groups and and musical performances. Advertisement 7 p.m. — Patriots Day concert The Lexington festivities will conclude with the free Bicentennial Band Concert at Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave., featuring music inspired by the Revolutionary era. A group visited the Old North Bridge in Minuteman National Historic Park. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Concord 6 a.m. — Dawn salute at the North Bridge The day begins at the location of the 'shot heard 'round the world' and the beginning of the War for Independence. Reenactors will muster at Buttrick's Hill after the First Parish bell tolls at 5:45 a.m. A reenactor portraying Dr. Samuel Prescott will arrive at the bridge to warn that the Redcoats are on the march. The ceremony will conclude with musket salutes and cannon volleys from the field at the Old Manse. 8:30 a.m. — Patriots Day Parade Concord's annual Patriots Day parade will kick off at 8:30 a.m. from the corner of Thoreau Street and Hubbard Street. The 3.5-mile route will take marchers through Concord Center, over the North Bridge, and back again. The parade will be attended by delegations from 11 different cities or towns around the country called Concord, as well as a range of local, state, and federal politicians and foreign dignitaries, including Governor Maura Healey, two four-star generals, and the British consul general to New England, David Clay. President Trump has been invited to the parade but has yet to confirm his attendance, according to Brian Farber, a member of the 9:30 a.m. — North Bridge ceremony The ceremony will feature a performance of the national anthem, a cannon salute, wreath-laying, and commemorative speeches honoring those who fought and died on the morning of April 19, 1775. British consul general David Clay will place a wreath on the grave of the British soldiers at the North Bridge, while another wreath will be laid at the Minuteman Statue to honor fallen patriots. Advertisement 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. — Block party and beer garden Block party at Monument Square. Attendees can enjoy various activities, shows, food trucks, and a beer garden at the historic Wright Tavern, at 2 Lexington Rd. 7:30 p.m. — Light drone show The evening's events will conclude at Monument Square with 'Patriots Light' from 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m., featuring music and other entertainment. The centerpiece will be a drone show starting at 8:15 p.m., approximately 45 minutes after sunset. Getting there Public transit is strongly recommended due to expected heavy traffic, limited parking, and major road closures beginning April 18. Special event schedules will be in effect, The Satellite parking lots with shuttle services connecting lots to major event sites will be available in both towns. For details about Lexington services, Additional resources: For more information, visit the websites of the Advertisement Nathan Metcalf can be reached at
Boston Globe
04-04-2025
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250 years later, Paul Revere will ride again
'We're thrilled to launch Boston 250 on the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's Midnight Ride... a night that had far-reaching impacts on history and how Boston's community gave rise to a spirit of American resistance,' said Mayor Michelle Wu in a statement. The ride begins at 8 p.m. outside the Paul Revere House at 19 North Square. Here's a breakdown of special events and activities along the route. Free open houses at the Paul Revere House and USS Constitution Museum Advertisement From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., visitors to the Paul Revere House can The USS Constitution Museum will stay open until 9 p.m., with author and historian J.L. Bell Lantern Workshops From 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., participants can craft paper lanterns at Paul Revere Mall in the North End (look for his statue!) to carry during the parade following Revere on the first leg of his journey. Additionally, wooden lanterns will be available at the USS Constitution Museum for those joining the parallel Charlestown parade, which marches to the Navy Yard to welcome Revere upon his arrival. Advertisement One of the lanterns Paul Revere used as a signal during his famous Midnight Ride on April 18, 1775, is on display at the Concord Museum. Barry Chin/Globe Staff 6:30 p.m.: Boston250 launch and free performance of 'Revolution's Edge' At the Paul Revere Mall, a free costumed reading of Old North Illuminated's 7:00 p.m.: Lantern service at Old North Church Historian Heather Cox Richardson will deliver the keynote address. More details at 8:00 p.m.: Revere departs Spectators can gather at North Square to watch Revere's departure, and follow him in a lantern-lit parade as he rides to the waterfront. 8:15 p.m.: Lanterns illuminated Two lanterns will be raised in the steeple of Old North Church — a reenactment of Revere's signal that British forces were advancing toward Lexington and Concord 'by sea.' 8:00-8:30 p.m.: Revere crosses Boston Harbor From the Harborwalk at Langone Park, visitors can watch Revere depart from the US Coast Guard Station and row across the Charles River. Those at Charlestown Navy Yard can greet him at Pier 1 and follow him from the waterfront to Charlestown City Square. A ticketed 8:30-9:00 p.m.: Revere arrives in Charlestown Deacon John Larkin and the Charlestown militia will welcome Revere's arrival in Charlestown City Square. City of Boston archaeologist Joe Bagley will deliver a speech highlighting Larkin's and Charlestown's roles in the lead-up to the Revolutionary War. 9:10 p.m.: Revere rides out of Charlestown Revere will mount his horse and barrel down modern-day Main Street, shouting, 'The Regulars are out!' as reenacted by the Advertisement 9:30 p.m.: Bunker Hill Monument illuminated As Revere departs Charlestown, the National Park Service will illuminate the Bunker Hill Monument's pyramidion, displaying the two flags flown at its 1843 opening. The lighting will continue nightly through July 4. A visitor was silhouetted as he stood at the base of Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown on a gray February day. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Source: National Park Service, USS Constitution Museum Rita Chandler can be reached at
Boston Globe
31-01-2025
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- Boston Globe
Five things to do around Boston, Feb. 3-9
Tuesday Piano Piano Join the New England Conservatory for a piano concert celebrating Fauré and His Students. At 7:30 p.m. in Jordan Hall, NEC students will perform an array of pieces paying homage to composer Gabriel Fauré and his protégés' music. In person and live streaming options. Free, but ticket required at Saturday Sailors' Sweethearts Opt for sea shells over chocolates at the Nautical Maker Series: Sailors' Valentines. These crafts, which sailors would purchase at sea to bring back to their sweethearts, are made of symmetrically arranged shells. Create one for your own valentine at 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. workshops at the USS Constitution Museum. $10. Register at Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Saturday Advertisement Puppy Playoffs Pregame the Super Bowl at the Park-9 Puppy Bowl and Adoption Event. Puppies from Sweet Paws Rescue will have their own playoffs at 2 p.m. at Park-9 Dog Bar in Everett. Puppies will play with toys and earn points if they carry them into the 'end zone.' Afterward, play with your new furry friends during a meet and greet — all are adoptable. Free, or $15 to bring your dog along. Sunday Cultural Connections Celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Snake at the Chinese New Year Lion Dance Parade & Cultural Village. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Chinatown Trade Center, watch a lion dance procession and make arts and crafts, including traditional Chinese calligraphy, origami folding, and more. Free. Share your event news. Send information on Boston-area happenings at least three weeks in advance to week@ Adelaide Parker can be reached at
