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2011 Summer Guide

City of Thomas M. Menino, Mayor It is my great pleasure to welcome you to another exciting summer in the City of Boston. From traditional favorites like the Swan Boats and the , to newer attractions like the Boston Cyberarts Festival and the Extreme Sailing Series at Boston Harborfest, our city has something for everyone.

Boston is where history meets innovation. To keep up with our unique cultural landscape, I invite you to follow us @summerboston. There, you will find the the latest Thomas M. Menino information on free events, parades, festivals and more. Mayor of Boston For those who prefer more traditional methods of receiving information, please call 617-635-3911 or visit www.cityofboston.gov/summer.

I hope to see you this summer!

Thomas M. Menino Mayor of Boston

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2. May 1st - August 7th May 1st Chihuly, Through the GREASE --May-- Looking Glass Wang Theatre, World-famous glass artist Citi Performing Arts Center, Dale Chihuly, has revolution- 270 Tremont St., Boston. 1 p.m and 6 p.m. $. ized the art of blown glass Various Dates in May 617-482-9393 Frog Pond Yoga and moving it into the realm of www.citicenter.org Tai Chi Classes large-scale sculpture and Honoring the tranquility of establishing the use of glass, May 1st the reflecting pool, weekly an inherently fragile but also B.B. King: An Original Thomas M. Menino classes will provide area magical material as a vehicle Musical Mayor of Boston residents with options for for installation and environ- Berklee students honor the maintaining health and mental art. soulful sounds of music icon Museum of Fine Arts, 465 wellness. B.B. King, in an original telling Huntington Ave., Boston. $. Frog Pond, , 617-267-9300 of his story. The Rolling Stone Boston. 617-635-2120 www.mfa.org/ rated, 3rd “best guitarist of all www.bostonfrogpond.org time,” has been captivating Sunday, May 1st audiences from all ethnic, so- May 1st - 16th The Walk for Hunger cial and musical backgrounds Hyde Park Art Join 40,000 caring friends for over 50 years. Association 22nd and neighbors in this annual Berklee Performance Center , Annual Group Exhibit tradition and raise money 136 Mass. Ave. Boston. Mayor’s Gallery and Scollay for those struggling to make 3 p.m. $. 617-747-2261 Square Gallery, 1 City Hall www.berkleebpc.com ends meet. Plaza, Boston. 617-635-3911 Boston Common, Boston. http://www.cityofboston.gov/arts/ http://www.projectbread.org May 1st The Boston Comic Con May 1st - June 3rd May 1st Hynes Convention Center , History Drawn with Musicians from 900 , Boston. Light: Early Marlboro 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Photographs from the 617-954-2000 1:30 p.m at the Isabella Collections of the www.bostoncomiccon.com/ Stewart Gardner Museum 280 The , Boston. Historical Society May 1st - Sept. 15th 617-566-1401 View one of Boston’s oldest Catherine Opie www.gardnermuseum.org photographs, the Old Feather Exhibition Store by Francis Calley Gray, A photography exhibit that together with portraits and May 1st explores relationships views by early daguerreo- Senior Showcase types. The exhibition is free Performance at the Boston between humans, politics and open to the public. Conservatory Theater. and landscapes. Massachusetts Historical Directed by Neil Donohoe Institute of Contemporary Art , Society, 1154 Boylston St., with musical direction by 100 Northern Ave., Boston. $. Boston. Monday - Saturday, Bret Silverman. This is a free 617-478-3100 1 - 4 p.m. 617-536-1608 event. Boston Conservatory www.icaboston.org www.masshist.org 8 Fenway, Boston. 7:00 p.m. 617-536-6340 www.bostonconservatory.edu

3. May 1st May 1st - 4th May 1st - 8th Treemonisha at Roxbury Foto-tipos Exhibit: 2011 PRC Student Center for Arts Villa Victoria Center Exhibition Roxbury Center for Arts, and for the Arts View the work of students Opera Boston are teaming up Artists from all over the world from 22 PRC institutional to present Scott Joplin’s Tree- pay tribute to the art of the member schools spanning monisha, the first opera writ- 19th century. from RISD in Providence to Villa Victoria Center for the ten by an African-American Maine College of Art in Port- Arts , 85 W. Newton St., composer. Completed in 1910 Boston. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. land. Photographic Resource by the “King of ,” www.villavictoriaarts.org/ Center , 832 Commonwealth Treemonisha was not fully Avenue, Boston, MA staged for sixty years. Set May 1st - June 4th 617-975-0600 . $ www.bu.edu/prc/ in Arkansas during the Jim Elegant Enigmas: The Crow era of the 1880s, the Art of Edward Gorey May 1st - 10th feminist heroine Treemoni- This exhibit includes over Boston Cyberarts sha leads the townspeople 150 Gorey drawings that he created for over thirty of his Festival to reject the local conjurers’ books which were published The Boston Cyberarts Festi- superstitions in favor of hard between 1953 and 2006. val is the first and largest work and learning, a mes- Boston Athenæum, 10½ collaboration of artists sage that remains timely to- , Boston. working in new technologies day. The musical styles speak 617-227-0270 in all media in North America, directly to modern audiences www.bostonathenaeum.org/ encompassing visual arts, from heartfelt arias to rousing dance, music, electronic ragtime choruses. This is the May 1st - 8th literature, web art, and public first time Treemonisha will be Boston Ballet’s art. staged in Boston. Bella Figura CyberartsCentral is the head- Madison Park Development An extraordinary collection of quarters for the 2011 Boston Corporation, 184 Dudley St., works by three of the world’s Cyberarts Festival, located at Suite 102, Roxbury. foremost contemporary the new Atlantic Wharf 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. choreographers. 617-541-3900 development, 290 Congress , 539 http://www.madison-park.org/ St., Boston. 617.524.8495 Washington St., Boston. arts-culture http://bostoncyberarts.org/festival/ Various Times, $. 617.695.6950 May 1st & 2nd May 1st - 10th http://www.bostonballet.org/ Art in Bloom Tours Boston Lyric Opera’s Celebrate spring at this May 1st – 8th A Midsummer Night’s annual festival of fine art JazzBoston’s Jazz Week Dream and fresh flowers. Museum Jazz Week ‘11: This Is Jazz The thrill of the chase is so of Fine Arts , 465 Huntington spotlights the Greater much more intriguing when Ave., Boston. Various Times. Boston’s vibrant jazz scene Shakespeare pens the words 617-267-9300 and Britten adds his touching, www.mfa.org with events all over the city from clubs, galleries, edgy and very funny score museums, and churches to that leaves characters won- libraries, unversities, shop- dering whether they are in a ping malls, and hotels. More dreamscape or a nightmare than 200 events are already The Shubert Theatre, Citi on the schedule and new Performing Arts Center, 265 events are being added daily. Tremont St. Boston. Various To view the full Jazz Week Times. $. schedule visit the website 617.542.4912 www.citicenter.org below. www.jazzboston.org http://www.blo.org/ 4. May 1st - 15th May 1st - 15th May 1st - September 18th Aladdin and the Museum of Science’s Boston Frog Pond Wonderful Lamp Voices Without Faces, Swan Boats An adventure awaits the Voices Without Races: Take a ride through the downtrodden Aladdin! When An Audio Journey Public Garden lagoon on one he is tricked by a mysterious Learn the story of race from of Boston’s famous Swan magician to an old lamp biological, cultural, and his- Boats, a family operation from a dark and hidden cave, torical points of view, through since 1877. Aladdin discovers a magnifi- interactive components, Schedule: cent genie, powerful enough historical artifacts, compelling Spring (April - June 20), to grant his every wish. photographs, and multimedia 10 a.m to 4 p.m. The performance will run 1.5 presentations. The RACE Summer (June 21 to Labor hours. Suggested for ages 5 Project explains the Day), 10 a.m to 5 p.m. and up and all fans of fairy differences among people Fall (After Labor Day), tales and magic. Great for and reveals the reality — and 12 p.m - 4 p.m. on weekdays grades K- 8. unreality. and 10 am - 4 p.m weekends. Wheelock College; Boston Museum of Science, Public Garden, Boston. $. Campus, 200 The , Science Park, Boston. $. 617-522-1966 Boston. Various times. $. 617-723-2500 http://www.swanboats.com/ 617-879-2147 www.mos.org http://www.wheelockfamilytheatre. May 1st - October 31st org/ May 1st - 20th SOWA OPEN MARKET Community Windows Quality Sunday art market. 460 Harrison Ave, South End, May 1st - 15th exhibition - Urbano 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Big Apple Circus Project www.sowaopenmarket.com The Big Apple Circus enters The Mills Gallery windows its 33rd season. This year’s are the newest exhibit space May 2nd show is hosted by Ring- on the BCA campus! Artwork His Presence master Kevin Venardos. from local organizations will be showcased in the Mills Enjoy a free evening of Performers include a troupe Gallery windows in between gospel music, featuring of monocyclists and lasso exhibitions throughout the BCM’s Reverence Gospel twirlers from China, Mongo- year. Ensemble, OverJoyed, lian contortionists, Kenyan Boston Center for the Arts , Women of Virtue and Men of athletes, and an Ethiopian 539 Tremont St., Boston Valor. juggler. With such a diverse http://www.bcaonline.org/ Berklee Performance acts and music from the http://www.urbanoproject.org/ Center,1140 Boylston Street, Big Apple Circus Band, the Boston. 8:15 p.m. $. two-hour show will be full of May 1st - June 26th 617 266-1400. excitement. Fringe Wars www.berkleebpc.com City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall A competition of small theatre Plaza, Boston. Various times, companies where you and $. 800-922-3772 judges from the local theatre www.bigapplecircus.org scene decide the winners. Boston Center for the Arts , 539 Tremont St., Boston. Various times. $ 617-426-5000 http://www.bcaonline.org/

5. May 3rd May 4th - 7th May 5th Berklee World Strings BERLIOZ Tracing the Roots of This program will highlight Romeo et Juliette Portuguese Song new writing for strings and For the final concerts of the The Boston Portuguese Fes- the talents of improvising 2010-2011 BSO season, tival opens their 6th annual soloists. Swiss conductor Charles celebration of Portuguese cul- Berklee Performance Center,1140 Boylston St., Dutoit leads one of the great ture with an exploration of the Boston. 8:15 p.m. $. works in the French reper- rich cultural tradition behind 617-266-1400 toire central to the Boston the Portuguese songbook. A www.berkleebpc.com Symphony legacy, Hector recital of Portuguese music Berlioz’s “dramatic sympho- with Zachary Wilder (tenor), May 4th ny” Roméo et Juliette, based Thea Lobo (mezzo soprano) Author Talk: Mystery on Shakespeare’s play. and Daniel Acsadi (guitar). Panel with Hank Phil- Boston Symphony Orchestra, Emmanuel Church, Parish lippi Ryan, Cara Black, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Hall, 15 Newbury St Boston, and Hallie Ephron Symphony Hall, Boston. 7:00 PM – 8:00 p.m. Three mistresses of mystery Various Times. $ 617-536-8740 will take part in a panel dis- 617-266-1492 www.bostonportuguesefestival. cussion. The Boston Public http://www.bso.org/ org. Library, Central Library, 700 Boylston St., Boston. 6:30pm May 5th May 5th - September 1st 617-536-5400 Ralph Peterson’s Walk the Langham Loop www.bpl.org/authors Spectrum Trio Fitness Walking. Every Thursday, Roxbury Rose Kennedy Greenway. May 4th Center for Arts is transformed All Parks, starting at the Mandolin Mashup 5 into Cafe Tatant upscale corner of Oliver St. and This acoustic string program venue for jazz, rhythm-and- Surface Artery. Thursdays, concert features Berklee’s blues, and sweet soul music. 7:15 a.m.-8:15 a.m. finest mandolinists in a Dynamic drummer Ralph 617-292-0020 Peterson brings his Spec- www.hellogreenway.org variety of styles and combina- trum Trio to the stage during tions. With Sierra Hull, Chas- Boston Jazz Week. May 5th - Sept. 1st ing Blue, Dominick Leslie, Cafe Tatant, Hibernian Hall, Thurday Night Jacob Jolliff, and more. 184 Dudley St., Roxbury. 3rd Parties in Downtown Berklee Performance floor. 6pm-9pm. Crossing Center,1140 Boylston St., 617-541-3900 Boston. 8:15 p.m. $. http://madison-park.org/arts- The Boston Phoenix and 617 266-1400. culture WFNX Radio present www.berkleebpc.com Boston’s biggest patio party May 5th - 15th with live music, food from lo- 27th Annual Boston cal restaurants and fun! Must LGBT Film Festival be 21. $. The longest running and in Downtown largest LGBT media event in Crossing , Boston. Every New England, featuring over Thursday from 5 p.m - 8 p.m. 250 submissions from over www.downtowncrossing.org/ thirty countries. Check the website for all the times and screening locations. http://bostonlgbtfilmfest.org/

6. May 6th May 6th & 7th May 7th The Other Side of SMFA Spring The History and Riverside: Take Two Sidewalk Sale Collections of the MA An evening of songs from This sale features ceramics, Historical Society shows Riverside is yet to photography, drawings, Join the MHS for a tour of perform on their mainstage. jewelry, T-shirt and much the Society’s public rooms. Riverside Theatre Works , 45 more from SMFA artists. A The tour is free and open to Fairmount Ave., Hyde Park. percentage of the proceeds the public. No reservation 8 p.m. $. benefit a local organization is required for individuals or 617-361-7024 chosen by students. small groups. Parties of 8 or www.riversidetheatreworks.org The School of the Museum of more should contact the MHS Fine Arts , 230 The Fenway, prior to attending a tour. May 6th Boston. 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Massachusetts Historical Boston Center for the 617-369-3718 Society, 1154 Boylston Street, Arts - Movement at the www.smfa.edu Boston. 10 a.m. Mills 617-536-1608 Audience members can walk May 6th - June 4th www.masshist.org/events/ between performances of Lyric Stage Company of various styles of visual art Boston presents May 7th & June 4th and dance on three stages Animal Crackers Spring into Health at the in the Mills Gallery. This is Hilarity ensues in this classic a free event. Boston Center Marx Brothers musical Explore the less-traveled for the Arts , 539 Tremont St., Lyric Stage Company of paths of the Arboretum on Boston. 617-426-5000 Boston ,140 Clarendon St., brisk walks designed for get- www.bcaonline.org Boston. Various Times. $ ting fit. There will quick stops 617-585-5678 in between with explanations May 6th www.lyricstage.com of plants along the way. This Celebrity Series of activity is free. Boston presents Sweet May 6th - Oct. 14th Arnold Arboretum , 125 Arbor- Honey In The Rock Art Fridays - way, , 9 a.m. For over 30 years, Sweet 617-524-1718 Honey In The Rock has Downtown’s largest weekly www.arboretum.harvard.edu moved audiences mightily, outdoor arts and crafts singing and signing their way market. Enjoy live music across the epic landscape May 7th - Oct. 9th performances while shopping of African-American music Spectacle Island Tours for original jewelry, clothing, and culture from the blues to Take a guided tour of Specta- accessories, and objects in gospel, reggae and hip hop. cle Island. Common program Boston Symphony Hall , 301 wood, metal, and fiber all themes include renewable Massachusetts Ave. Boston. handmade by local artisans. energy and green technology, 8 p.m. $ Summer Street in Downtown social and industrial history of (617) 482-2595 Crossing , Boston. Every http://www.celebrityseries.org/ the island, plant identification Friday from 11 a.m - 6 p.m. and bird spotting. May 6th - 8th http://artfridays.wordpress.com/ Spectacle Island, Boston. Fort Art Walk Fri. - Sun. - 10 a.m. A chance to meet artists and 617-223-8666 see artwork. www.bostonharborislands.com/ Fort Point, near Summer Street in South Boston 5/6 - 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.; 5/7 & 5/8 - noon - 5 p.m. 617 423-4299 www.fortpointarts.org/

7. May 7th - August 27th May 8th May 12th Classic Car Shows Mother’s Day Concert: “HERstory:” Readings View beautifully restored Paganini The Violinist/ by Seven Women Poets classic cars from the 30’s, Paganini The Guitarist , Central 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Museum of Fine Art’s Remis Library, 700 Boylston St., every Saturday in May and Auditorium, 465 Huntington Boston. 7 p.m. August. Co-sponsored by TD Avenue, Boston. 617-536-5400 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. $. Bank and WODS / 103.3-FM. http://www.bpl.org/central/ 617-267-9300 Summer Street in Downtown www.mfa.org/ Crossing , Boston. Every May 12th The Olmsted Legacy: Saturday in May and August May 10th - 15th America’s Urban Parks from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Celebrity Series of www.downtowncrossing.org/ This documentary film Boston presents explores the formation of Compagnia TPO’s May 8th America’s great city parks, Farfalle Mother’s Day Duckling including Boston’s own Compagnia TPO’s Farfalle Parade and Festivities , through (Butterflies) is visual theatre Parade begins on the Boston the eyes of 19th Century of the senses, an immersive Common, at the corner of landscape architect Frederick experience that brings Beacon and Park Streets. Law Olmsted. together theatre, contempo- Registration for those who Hunnewell Building,The rary art and creates an want to be in the parade is Arnold Arboretum of Harvard innovative, interactive at 10:30 a.m and there is a University, 125 magical relationship between suggested donation of $25 for Boston. 7 p.m - 8:30 p.m. children and performers. 617-524-1718 each family. The Black Box at Paramount Boston Common, at the http://arboretum.harvard.edu/ Center , 559 Washington St., corner of Beacon and Park Boston. Various times. $. May 12th - 22nd Streets. The parade starts at 617-361-7024 12 p.m. 617-723-8144 www.artsemerson.org Boston Ballet’s www.friendsofthepublicgarden.org www.celebrityseries.org Balanchine/Robbins A set of four works by master May 8th May 11th - 13th choreographers George Lilac Sunday, Lilacs at Opening Night at Pops- Balanchine and Jerome the Arnold Arboretum Linda Eder Sings Judy Robbins. Of the thousands of flower- Garland Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston ing plants in the Arboretum, Join the celebration as Keith Various times. $. only one, the lilac, is singled Lockhart and the Boston 617-695-6950 out each year for a daylong Pops kick off the 2011 season www.bostonballet.org/ celebration. Be a part of this with brilliant vocalist Linda beloved Boston tradition! The Eder in a tribute to Judy Arboretum is open as usual Garland. from dawn to dusk; refresh- Boston Pops, BSO, 301 ments and activities available Massachusetts Avenue, from 10 a.m - 4 p.m. Symphony Hall, Boston. The Arnold Arboretum of Various times. $. , 617-266-1492 125 Arborway , Boston. http://www.bso.org/ 617-524-1718 http://arboretum.harvard.edu/ news-events/lilac-sunday/

8. 150TH ANNIVERSARY Four unique exhibitions along OF THE CIVIL WAR with lectures, guided tours, film series, family events, and more. A CITY-WIDE COMMEMORATION OF HISTORY

WWW.BPL.ORG/CIVILWAR Boston Public Library • Through December 2011

May 12th - Dec. May 13th May 13th - 15th Torn in Two: 16th Annual Haitian Jay Scheib’s Bellona, The 150th Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony Destroyer of Cities of the Civil War Plaza, A new work of multimedia Torn in Two: The 150th Anni- Boston. 2:00 P.M. theater based on Samuel R. versary of the Civil War from 617-635-3911 Delany’s epic science fiction the Norman B. Leventhal http://www.bostonhaitian.com/ novel Dhalgren. ICA Boston, Map Center will showcase http://www.hauinc.org/ 100 Northern Ave. 5/13 & 50 historic maps interwoven 5/14 - 7:30 p.m; 5/15 - 2p.m. with 40 photographs, paint- May 13th - 15th $. 617-478-3100 ings, prints, diaries, political Boston Children’s www.icaboston.org/ cartoons, music and press of Chorus Auditions the period, all from the Bos- Auditions for BCC’s 9th May 14th ton Public Library’s special season will be held May 13th, Kite & collections. 14th and 15th at BCC’s Cen- Bike Festival Boston Public Library, Central tral Location, 112 Shawmut Bring your kite or make one Library, 700 Boylston St., Avenue, Boston. in the park, “rent” a bike for Boston. 617-536-5400 Boston Children’s Chorus, free, play games and have www.bpl.org/civilwar 112 Shawmut Ave., Boston. a spring picnic. An event for To submit a free audition all ages! On the Playstead. application, please visit: Franklin Park, Boston. www.bostonchildrenschorus.org/ 1 p.m - 4 p.m. contact_us/join_the_chorus 617-908-4002 617- 442-4141 www.franklinparkcoalition.org/ 9. May 14th May 14th May 16th -Sept. 30th Boston Pops – Family Birds of Brighton The 150th Anniversary Night Meet at Artesani Playground of the Civil War: Bring the entire family to parking lot off Soldiers Field Winslow Homer’s Symphony Hall for a cel- Road for the best bird viewing Illustrations ebration everyone will love. opportunities. The exhibition explores Win- Attending a Pops concert is Artesani Playground parking slow Homer’s prints, primarily a delightful way for families lot off , those created for illustrated to spend time together and Brighton. 2 - 3:30 p.m. weeklies between 1858 and introduce young people to a www.mass.gov/dcr/events.htm 1873. Homer evocatively live concert experience with portrayed rural life in America, “America’s Orchestra.” The May 15th the brutality of the Civil War, concert features music from 2011 SoWa Art Walk the changing roles of women, beloved kids’ films such as SoWa Art Walk Weekend and the favorite pastimes of Beauty and the Beast, Star along Harrison Ave., in the the American people. This South End. Parking at 540 Wars, and Harry Potter. exhibition features more than Harrison Ave., Boston. BSO, 301 Massachusetts 11 a.m – 6 p.m. 50 illustrations by Homer. Avenue, Symphony Hall, http://sowaartwalk.com/ Wiggin Gallery, Boston Public Boston. 3 p.m. $ Library, Central Library, 700 617-266-1492 Boylston St., Boston. http://www.bso.org/ May 15th 11th Annual Haitian- 617-536-5400 www.bpl.org/civilwar May 14th American Unity Parade Mattapan Square, 1614 Blue Chinese Dance - May 17th - August 31st Hill Ave., Mattapan. 1 p.m. Mother’s Day Show Sunrise Yoga sponsored Starring Boston Chinese 617-513-9360 http://www.hauinc.org/ by Chuan Body and Dance, Melody Dance Troupe Soul and Zhou Na Adult Dance May 15th Rose Kennedy Greenway Workshop. Free event. Wharf District Parks (corner Bike Week Kickoff Strand Theatre, 543 of High Street). Party in the Fenway Columbia Rd., Dorchester. Tuesdays, 7:45a.m - 8:45 am. Giant Cycling World and 1 p.m. 617-635-1403 617-292-0020 Boston Bikes co-host a www.hellogreenway.org http://strandboston.com/ party in the Fenway. Enjoy food, music, and a special May 14th May 17th - Nov. 22nd BMX show by mountain bike The 22nd Annual Boston legend Jeff Lenosky. Top it off Phantom Gourmet Farmers Market with a bike tour covering the Hot Dog Safari Along St. James Avenue, The Safari is an all-you-can- new bike lanes in Boston. Dartmouth Street & Boylston eat hot dog event, with other Giant Cycling World, Street. 139 Saint James Ave., foods available, and provides Kilmarnook St, Boston. Dartmouth St. and Boylston Time TBD. 617-918-4456 a lot of kid-friendly family St., Boston. Tuesdays & www.bostonbikeweek.org entertainment. Fridays, 11a.m-6 p.m. race track, www.massfarmersmarkets.org/ 111 Waldemar Ave., East May 17th Boston. Noon – 4pm Mardi Gras in May May 18th http://hotdogsafari.phantomgour- The Boston Pops pays tribute Discover Roxbury met.com/home.aspx to the music of Mardi Gras Speaker Series: celebrations from around the Gloria Fox world, including New Orleans Haley House Bakery Cafe, and Rio de Janeiro. Boston Pops, BSO, 301 Mas- 12 Dade St., Roxbury. sachusetts Avenue, Sympho- 7 p.m - 9 p.m. Free. ny Hall, Boston, 8 p.m. $ 617-427-1006 617-266-1492 www.discoverroxbury.org/ 10. http://www.bso.org/

May 19th May 20th - June 5th May 21st & 22nd Cornell Coley and SUSURRUS at the Open Sugarfoot at Cafe Tatant Studios 2011 A Drummer and dancer A contemporary reinterpreta- Come explore East Boston! Cornell Coley returns on May tion of A Midsummer Night’s Don’t miss all the great res- 19 with Sugarfoot, the most Dream. Wander Boston’s taurants, unique art scene, versatile Afro-Latin band in Public Garden while you ex- beautiful parks, and the best Boston with thrilling originals perience Susurrus on an MP3 harbor views in the city. and well-loved hits—from player and headphones. It’s Noon -6 p.m. salsa, bossa nova, and a play without actors without www.eastbostonartistsgroup.org/ samba to jazz, soul and world a stage and with only one beat. person in the audience: You. May 21st Cafe Tatant, Hibernian Hall, Part radio play, part avant- EarthFest 2011 184 Dudley St., Roxbury, garde sonic art. It’s a play The 18th Annual EarthFest, 3rd Floor. without actors and without a sponsored by Radio 92.9 6 p.m - 9 p.m. $. stage. and Whole Foods Market, 617-541-3900 Boston Public Garden. will be held on Saturday http://www.madison-park.org Various times. $. May 21, 2011 at the Hatch 617-824-8000 Shell in Boston. The event is May 19th - 20th https://artsemerson.org produced in conjunction with Art Zestival the Massachusetts Depart- Chalk art festival with May 20th -Sept. 30th ment of Conservation and Sidewalk Sam & Very The 150th Anniversary Recreation.There will be Special Arts. Rose Kennedy of the Civil War: music on the main stage from Greenway, Dewey Square Photographs of 11:30-5 p.m, food and booths Park Plaza. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mathew Brady with educational displays, the 617-292-0020 The exhibition draws from the Kids Planet—an expanded www.hellogreenway.org collection of about 375 Civil interactive family area will be War photographs taken by open from 10:15 a.m - noon. May 20th Mathew Brady, his colleague & Mugar Way, Mayor Menino’s Bike Alexander Gardner, and Boston. 11 a.m - 5 p.m. Festival others from the Brady studio. www.celebrateboston.com Give your car the day off. These are part of the 20th www.myradio929.com Enjoy a guided bike convoy Massachusetts Regiment to Boston’s City Hall Plaza, Collection that is the core of a May 21st - June 30th where you’ll be met with a large and important collection Assignment: 1 Day in free breakfast from Boloco, on the Civil War housed in Boston Exhibition at a bike festival and expo with the Boston Public Library’s City Hall Galleries music and tons of free Rare Books Department. Photos taken on Patriot’s giveaways. While you’re there Rare Books Lobby, Bos- Day will be on exhibit in the enter for your chance to win a ton Public Library, Central Mayor’s Gallery, the 8th bike from GIANT Bicycles. Library, 700 Boylston St., floor and the Neighborhood City Hall Plaza, Boston. Boston. Gallery. 7 -9 a.m. 617-918-4456 617-536-5400 Boston City Hall, 1 City Hall www.bostonbikeweek.org www.bpl.org/civilwar Plaza, Boston. 617-635-3911 www.cityofboston.gov/arts

12. May 23rd May 25th - Oct. May 28th Author Talk: Bicycle Tours of Fens Memorial Day Geraldine Brooks Roxbury Celebration Bestselling author Geraldine Monthly rides May through Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Brooks will discuss her latest September with a different and Commissioner Eugene novel, Caleb’s Crossing. theme for each tour. Helmets J. Vaillancourt, of the City of Central Library, Rabb Lecture required. Register through Boston Veterans’ Services, Hall The Boston Public www.discoverroxbury.org. in conjunction with the AM- Library. 6 p.m. All rides start or end in VETS, The American Legion, 617-536-5400 Franklin Park. and other veterans organi- www.bpl.org/authors 5/25, 6 p.m - Radical Roxbury zations, will be hosting the 6/16, 6 p.m - Parks & 65th Annual Memorial Day May 23rd - June 30th Gardens of Rox.bury Services. The Bates Art Center 7/13, 6 p.m - Roxbury’s Main SGT. Charles A. MacGillivary Streets Group Exhibition Veterans Memorial Park, 8/20,10 a.m - Roxbury All mediums and styles. Endurance Ride , The Fenway, The Joshua Bates Art Center, 9/24,10 a.m - Frederick Law Boston. located in the South End, Olmsted’s Roxbury 11 a.m - 12 p.m. offers affordable workspace October date TBD - 10 a.m - 617-635-352 to talented Boston artists. Sweet Eats: the Orchards of www.cityofboston.gov/arts Gallery, City Roxbury. $. Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, 617- 442-4141 9 a.m - 5 p.m. 617-427-1006 --June-- www.cityofboston.gov/arts/visual/ www.franklinparkcoalition.org/ galleries.asp www.discoverroxbury.org June - August May 23rd - Nov. 23rd May 26th BPL Concerts in the City Hall Plaza Danza Contemporanea Courtyard Farmer’s Market de Cuba Free, lunchtime concert se- , off of The highly-anticipated US ries. Courtyard, BPL, Central Cambridge Street . debut tour includes perfor- Library, 700 Boylston Street, Mondays and Wednesdays: mances at the Kimmel Center Boston. Every Friday, 11 a.m - 6 p.m, (11 ‐ 5 p.m in Philadelphia, the Joyce 12:30 p.m. 617-536-5400 Theatre in , and a after November 6th) . www.bpl.org www.bostonpublicmarket.org special grand finale in Boston at the Strand Theatre! June 2nd The Strand Theatre, May 23rd - Sept. 10th JP Morgan Chase 543 Columbia Rd, Wizard of Oz Exhibit - Corporate Challenge® Childrens Museum Dorchester, MA Time: 6:30 p.m reception, Series Follow the yellow brick road 7:30 p.m show. $. 3.5 - mile run. to Boston Children’s Museum 866-811-4111 Boston Common, 7:15 p.m. for The Wizard of Oz Chil- http://strandboston.org 888-767-RACE dren’s Educational Exhibition. www.jpmorganchasecc.com/ Visitors of all ages are invited May 26th -Nov. to come along with Dorothy June 2nd and Toto on a multi-sensory, Rose Kennedy Harbor Islands Pavilion cross-disciplinary exploration Greenway Grand Opening of the Land of Oz. Dewey Square Park Plaza., Rose Kennedy Greenway Boston Children’s Museum across from . Wharf District Parks (between 308 Congress St., Boston. Tues. & Thurs. 11:30 a.m. – State St. and Atlantic Ave.). Various Times. $. www.hellogreenway.org 617-426-6500 6:30 p.m. 617-292-0020 www.hellogreenway.org BostonChildrensMuseum.org

13. June - August June 2nd - 5th June - September Commonwealth Fast Forward Festival ParkARTS Landscape Shakespeare International festival of Watercolor Painting Company’s Tour emerging photography. The Workshops of the Parks: Shake- Magenta Foundation’s Flash These hands-on workshops speare on Love and A Forward Festival Boston is a enable artists of all skill levels Shakespearean Cabaret carefully developed program to create their own green- The Commonwealth of lectures, panel discus- space inspired masterpieces Shakespeare Company’s sions, exhibitions and sponsored by Blick Art Mate- Apprentice Company of pre- receptions. Festival partici- rials. Materials provided. professional actors presents pants will make connections June 4, 11, 18 & 25 - Public Shakespeare on Love, a with important industry Garden, Boston. 55-minute piece blending personalities, gallerists, June 5, 12, 19 & 26 - Chris- speeches, sonnets, scenes content developers and topher Columbus Park, North & songs inspired by Shake- potential patrons, all while End. speare on the subject of gaining insight into the state September 10 - Jamaica love. This show is appropri- of the contemporary art Pond, Boathouse, Jamaica ate for the whole family, and scene. Plain people are encouraged to Fairmont Battery Wharf, September 4, 11, 18, 25 - bring a picnic and enjoy a Three Battery Wharf, Boston. The Public Garden, Boston whimsical look at love. Also Various times. Free event. Noon - 2 p.m. on the program for select www.flashforwardfestival.com September 17, 24 - Frank- performances, CSC is proud lin Park, Schoolmaster Hill, to partner with New England June 3rd -12th Dorchester. Conservatory to present A Boston Pride Week All workshops are from Shakespearean Cabaret. This 6/3 - Flag Raising at City Hall noon - 2 p.m. 617- 635-4505. 45-minute concert featuring Plaza.12 p.m. http://www.cityofboston.gov/ 6/4 - Pride Day at Faneuil NEC singers and musicians parks/ Hall Marketplace, 10 a.m - 5 highlights Shakespeare’s p.m. June 4th and 5th influence on the world of 617-635-3911 FIGMENT Boston 2011 music, from classical arias to www.bostonpride.org/ Broadway favorites. Free, family-friendly participatory arts event Dates, locations and times June 4th and exhibition. TBA. 617-426-0863 Filipino Flag Rose Kennedy Greenway, www.commshakes.org Raising Ceremony All Parks. Sat. 11a.m. – 7p.m. City Hall Plaza, Boston. Sun. 11a.m. – 6p.m. June 2nd Time TBD. 617-292-0020 Bohemia Latina Love 617-635-3911 www.hellogreenway.org and Latin Music - www.cityofboston.gov/arts http://boston.figmentproject.org/ Villa Victoria Center for the Arts June 4th June 4th – Oct. 29th Enjoy the enchanting sounds Cultural Survival Bazaar The Roslindale of the “Golden Age” of Featuring artisans, products, Farmers’ Market music. and performers from around Held every Saturday from 85 W. Newton St., Boston. the world. Shop handmade June 4th – October 29th in 8 p.m. $. art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, Adams Park, Roslindale’s 617-927-1737 decor, tribal rugs, and much www.villavictoriaarts.org/ picturesque village green. more. Adams Park in the center of Boston Common, Parkman Roslindale Village. 9 a.m to Bandstand, 145 Tremont St., Boston. 10 a.m to 6 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 617-441-5400 www.roslindale.net www.culturalsurvival.org/ 14. June 5th June 5th June 6th - Sept. 26th Dorchester Day Parade Boston Folk Festival The 150th Anniversary A favorite neighborhood WUMB Music Fest of the Civil War: celebration. A world class music festival in Boston Public Library Dorchester Ave - Columbia your own backyard - and, on Civil War Film Series Rd. The parade starts at 1 the waterfront! The Boston Public Library p.m. 617-635-3911 UMASS, Boston. presents a free, fifteen- www.cityofboston.gov/arts Noon - 7 p.m. part film series on Monday 617-287-6911 evenings which includes a June 5th www.bostonfolkfestival.org/ range of significant films that AIDS Walk Boston reflect Hollywood’s changing Walk begins at 10:00 a.m. June 5th perspectives of prominent DCR , Beacon Hill Art Walk Esplanade, themes of the Civil War: slav- Residents open up their pri- Boston. Registration starts at ery, emancipation, and the 7 a.m. vate gardens, alleyways, and effect of the war on individu- 617-424-WALK courtyards and allow artists to als and their families. www.aidswalkboston.org display and sell their artwork. Rabb Lecture Hall, Bos- Starting Points: 135 1/2 ton Public Library, Central June 5th , and the corner of Cambridge Street & Library, 700 Boylston St., Santa Maria di Anzano West Cedar Street. Boston. Procession 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 617-536-5400 St. Leonard Church, http://beaconhillartwalk.org/ www.bpl.org/civilwar Hanover St., North End. 2 p.m. 617-635-3911 www.northendwaterfront.com/ feasts 15. June 7th - 9th June 11th June 11th - Dec. 31st Scooper Bowl 25th Annual Chandler 150th Anniversary of the All you can eat ice-cream St. Block Party Civil War: Home Front celebration to benefit the AIDS Action’s 25th Annual Boston and the Civil War Jimmy Fund. Chandler St Block Party is The exhibition focuses on ten City Hall Plaza, Boston. back! A Boston Gay Pride of the city’s most notable resi- 12 - 8 p.m. $. tradition, the Saturday dents and highlights original www.jimmyfund.org afternoon Chandler Street manuscripts, prints, artifacts, Block Party draws over 5,000 and other material from June 9th revelers to dance and social- the Boston Public Library’s Charlestown Pride Night ize outdoors in the heart of special collections to tell each Celebrate Charlestown Pride Boston’s South End neigh- individual’s unique story and week at this evening filled borhood. 1:30 - 7 p.m. perspective on life in Boston with fanfare and entertain- www.bostongayrightsfund.org/ during the Civil War Era. ment. Family, friends and Johnson Lobby, Boston Pub- neighbors will join together June 11th - 12th lic Libarary, Central Library, to participate in Charlestown Annual Dragon 700 Boylston Street, Boston. Pride activities for everyone. Location in Charlestown TBD. Boat Festival 617-536-5400 6:00 p.m. The largest Asian American www.bpl.org/civilwar 617-635-3911 celebration in New England. www.cityofboston.gov/arts Charles River, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m June 12th Races on the 11th are from St. Anthony’s 8 a.m - 11:30 p.m. Races on June 11th Procession the 12th are from 9 a.m - 5 North End celebration. 41st Annual p.m. Gay Pride Parade Hanover & Prince Festival on the 12th is from St, 1 p.m. 617-635-3911. One of Boston’s most 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. www.cityofboston.gov/arts colorful and exciting parades. www.bostondragonboat.org The parade starts at Boston June 12th Center for the Arts (BCA) June 11th - August 28th Portuguese Flag 539 Tremont St., in the South Greenway Activity Carts Raising Ceremony End, Boston and continues to A chest full of fun and make City Hall Plaza. City Hall Plaza, Boston. believe for the kids. Noon - 3:00 p.m. 617-635-3911. Time TBD. Rose Kennedy Greenway Annual Pride Festival www.cityofboston.gov/arts Wharf District Park (between City Hall Plaza, Boston, Milk Street and ), noon- 6pm. . June 12th www.bostonpride.org 11a.m. - 3 p.m. NSTAR’s Walk 617-292-0020 For Children’s June 18th www.hellogreenway.org Hospital Boston BalletRox “Springs” Take a 2 mile or 7 mile walk Out of the Box June 12th to Keep Kids Healthy! A unique, one-night Bunker Hill DCR Hatch Shell, Charles performance of a “potpourri” Day Parade River Esplanade. The 7-mile of brilliant dance creations walk starts at 11 a.m. The Popular local celebration. from the BalletRox faculty 2-mile walk starts at 12 p.m. and guest choreographers. Along Bunker Hill St., www.childrenshospital.org Strand Theatre, 543 Charlestown at 12:30 p.m. Columbia Rd., Dorchestser. 617-242-2724 7 p.m. 617-635-1403 www.cityofboston.gov/arts http://strandboston.com/

16. June 12th June 16th June 17th - Oct. 28th Race Amity Day Harvey Frommer Harvard Allston Celebration Remembering Fenway Farmers’ Market A Celebration of the beauty Park: An Oral and Fresh, locally grown produce, and richness of the diverse Narrative History of the baked goods, fresh pasta, peoples of our Nation. Home of the Boston Red homemade soaps, hot sauce, Rose Kennedy Greenway, Sox. crafts. Wharf District Parks (between To celebrate the 100th an- Every Friday, 3 p.m -7 p.m. At High Street and State Street). niversary of this remarkable the intersection of N. Harvard 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. venue, sports writer and St. and Western Ave., Allston. 617-292-0020 author Harvey Frommer www.massfarmersmarkets.org/ www.hellogreenway.org presents a timely masterwork. http://www.wheelock.edu/ncra/ Boston Public Library, Central June 18th, July 23rd & Library, Rabb Lecture Hall. August 20th June 12th -19th 6 p.m. 617-536-5400 WODS Free Summer Boston Early www.bpl.org/authors Concert Series Music Festival 6/18 - The Pointer Sisters Cutler Majestic Theatre June 17th 7/23 - Eddie Money at Bike Fridays 8/20 - KC & The Sunshine 219 , Boston Band Join a bike commuter convoy various times. $ Hatch Shell, Charles River 617-661-1812 from one of dozens of Esplanade, 7 p.m. www.bemf.org/ locations throughout the 800-336-1033 Boston metro area. Head www.wods.com June 16th to Boston City Hall for free www.mass.gov/dcr Massachusetts breakfast courtesy of Boloco Historical Society and a Bike Expo. Register June 18th - Aug. 27th Author Talk Paul online! Island Yoga on Lockhart From various locations to City Spectacle Island Join historian Paul Lockhart Hall Plaza, 6:45 a.m -9 a.m. A gentle hatha yoga class 617-918-4456 as he revisits the 1775-1776 overlooking the spectacular www.bikefridays.org/ Siege of Boston to examine views of the Boston Harbor. the strengths and weakness- Boston Harbor Islands, June 17th - August 26th es of the early Revolutionary Spectacle Island. Various WBZ Free Friday Flix times. 10:30 a.m -12 p.m. War effort. Free and open Weekly outdoor film series. 617-223-8666 to the public. Reservations DCR Hatch Shell, Charles www.bostonislands.com/ required. River Esplanade, Boston. Massachusetts Historical Sunset. 617-626-4970 June 19th Society, 1154 Boylston St., www.mass.gov/dcr Jazz on the Porch with Boston. 6 p.m. Guitarist David Ehle - 617-536-1608 June 17th - Oct. 2nd Spectacle Island www.masshist.org/ Boston Light Tour Relax on the Spectacle Island Don’t miss this unforgettable porch to the sounds of big June 23rd tour of the oldest lighthouse bands, folk music, swing, and Passing the Mic: Hip station in the country. jazz ensembles. Featuring Hop Legends in Concert Boston Harbor Islands, Little guitarist David Ehle. with Studio Heat Brewster Island. Various Boston Harbor Islands, Spectacle Island. 12 p.m. Old-school rappers perform times between Jun. 17th - alongside talented Dorches- 617-223-8666. Oct. 2nd. $. www.bostonislands.com/ ter youth, ages 10-15 from 617-223-8666 the Blue Hill Boys & Girls www.bostonislands.com/ Club. Strand Theatre, 543 Columbia Rd., Dorchestser. 7 p.m. 617-635-1403 http://strandboston.com/ 17. June 19th - Aug. 25th June 26th June 29th Youth Fishing Clinic - Chinatown Main Streets Frog Pond Wading Pool Georges Island Festival Chinese Opening Celebration No guarantee to catch a Cultural Celebration Join Mayor Menino, Frog striper, but join a park Chinese Opera, Childrens Pond Freddie, family and ranger to fish off the pier. Chinese folk dance, Martial friends to kick-off the summer at the 5th annual Wading *Poles and bait provided. Arts Performance, Lion Pool Opening. Cool off after First come, first serve. Dances and much more. the official ribbon cutting Georges Island, Boston. Rose Kennedy Greenway under the 30-foot spray 6/19, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, Chinatown Park. Times TBD. flume. Enjoy fun activities 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25; 12 p.m., 617-292-0020 and entertainment. 2 hour clinic. 617-223-8666 www.hellogreenway.org Boston Common, Frog Pond, www.bostonislands.com/ www.chinatownmainstreet.org Boston. 617-635-2120 www.bostonfrogpond.org June 23rd June 29th - July 4th ParkARTs’ Citywide Boston Harborfest 30th June 29th - Aug. 17th Neighborhood Concerts: Anniversary Celebration Up Late @Children’s 15th Anniversary Kick- The Opening Ceremony Wharf Off Concert takes place at Fanuiel Hall Dance the night away on Kick off ParkARTs’ 15th Plaza from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 Children’s Wharf! Boston anniversary with a special p.m. This six-day long Fourth Children’s Museum will host adult-after-hours events concert at Copley Square of July Festival showcases on Children’s Wharf; each featuring the U.S. Navy Band the colonial and maritime – Rhode Island Sound. Pre- featuring a different genre of heritage of Boston. World Music such as African sented by the Boston Parks Wednesday, Drumming; Salsa; New and Recreation Department 6/29: Opening Ceremony Orleans Zydeco, Polynesian with support from the Friends 6/30: Children’s Day with appropriately themed of Copley Square. Music, 6/30 - 7/4: Extreme Sailing food, drink, dancing and dance and more. Series spectacular waterfront view. Copley Square, Boston. and entertainment. 7/2: Party on the Plaza 6 p.m. 617-635-4505 Wednesdays - 6/29, 7/13, www.cityofboston.gov/parks 7/2: The Redcoats are 8/3 & 8/17 from 6 - 10 p.m. Coming! Boston Children’s Wharf, June 24th - 26th 7/3: Chowderfest 300 Congress St., Boston. Phantom Gourmet Check the website for more 617-426-1944 BBQ Beach Party detailed information. bostonchildrensmuseum.org The greatest barbecue teams 617-227-1528 June 30th - July 4th in the world from Australia to www.bostonharborfest.com Extreme Sailing Fan Pier Texas to Virginia, plus your The Extreme Sailing Series™ favorite summer foods and June 29th is coming to Fan Pier, Boston tons of fun. The ReadBoston as part of Boston’s 30th City Hall Plaza, Boston. Storymobile on anniversary of Harborfest! Friday & Sat, noon - 10 p.m; Spectacle Island Pack a picnic and open your These Extreme 40’s will race Sunday, noon-7 p.m. ears for a captivating story. in the heart of Boston’s inner For a limited time tickets are Every child receives a FREE harbor. $5 on Aceticket.com and $10 book. Fan Pier, Boston. Various at the event. Spectacle Island, Boston. times. Check the website for http://bbq.phantomgourmet.com/ 12:30 p.m. 617-223-8666 more detailed information. www.bostonislands.com/ 617-635-3911 www.extremesailingseries.com/ venues/view/boston-usa

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June 30th - August 4th July 3rd Tito Puente Latin Boston Harborfest: 30th Music Series --july-- Annual Chowderfest This high-energy Latin City Hall Plaza, Boston. concert series is in its 7th 11 a.m - 6 p.m. year and it continues to cre- 617-227-1528 ate excitement throughout July 1st - Labor Day www.bostonharborfest.com Boston. Join in on all the fun Boston Frog Pond Spray at these popular concerts Pool July 3rd presented by Berklee College Boston Common, Boston. of Music in partnership with 11:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m. Preview Concert Boston Parks and Recre- www.bostonfrogpond.com/ Hatch Shell, Charles River ation Department, IBA, Villa Esplanade, Boston. 8:30 p.m. Victoria Center for the Arts, July 2nd www.bostonharborfest.com and Goya. Boston Harborfest: www.celebrateboston.com June 30 - Henry Jimenez Party on the Plaza y Los Homeboys (Mozart City Hall Plaza, Boston. July 4th Street Playground, Jamaica 7 p.m - 9 p.m. Independence Day Plain/Mission Hill). 617-227-1528 Exercises July 7 - Grupo Fantasia www.bostonharborfest.com 9:00 a.m - Flag raising, (Mission Hill/Sheehy Play- National Anthem, remarks ground). July 2nd by Boston Mayor Thomas M. July 14 - Ray Gonzalez The Boston Harborfest’s Menino, “Stars and Stripes July 21 - Cinco Son The Redcoats are Forever.” City Hall Plaza. July 28 - The Curtis Coming! 9:30 a.m - Parade from City Brothers (O’Day Playground, Long Wharf to Boston Hall Plaza to Tremont Street. South End) Common. 10 a.m - 5 p.m. 9:40 a.m - Halt for Honors at August 4 - La Cumbiamba 617-227-1528 Old Granary Burial Ground. (East Boston Greenway - www.bostonharborfest.com Wreaths placed on graves of Caboose, East Boston) , John Han- For more information: July 2nd - August 27th cock, Robert Treat Paine, and 617-747-8786 or Boston Harbor Islands: Peter Faneuil. 617-927-1717 Go Fly a Kite 9:45 a.m - Reading of the www.cityofboston.gov/parks Enjoy flying your kite from Declaration of Independence, www.villavictoriaarts.org/ the highest point in Boston Old State House. http://www.berklee.edu/ Harbor, one of the city’s best 10:30 a.m - Independence kite flying destinations! Day Exercises and Oration, June 30th - Sept. 15th Spectacle Island, various Great Hall, Historic Faneuil Sunset Clambakes on times between 6/2 - 8/27. Hall. Spectacle Island 617-223-8666 617-635-3911. Meet your friends, grab your www.bostonislands.com/ www.cityofboston.gov/arts co-workers, and join us in the summertime for a Summer July 3, 17 & 31 July 4th Shack clambake on Spectacle Island. Jazz on the Porch with 4th Of July Boston Spectacle Island, Boston. Guitarist David Ehle - Pops Concert & The ferry boards at 6:15 and Spectacle Island Fireworks Display leaves at 6:30 p.m. Return Relax on the Spectacle Island Beloved tradition for Boston time to Boston is between porch to the sounds of guitar- and the nation. 8:30 and 9 p.m. $. ist David Ehle. Hatch Shell, Charles River 617-223-8666 Boston Harbor Islands, Esplanade. Fireworks start at www.bostonislands.com/ Spectacle Island. 12 p.m. dusk, (8:30 p.m). 617-223-8666 www.july4th.org www.bostonislands.com/ www.bostonharborfest.com 20. Visit the places American history was made! Every step tells a story. Take a walk through history along the Freedom Trail.® To visit Boston’s historic sites, book a tour or download an audio guide, check out TheFreedomTrail.org or call 617.357.8300. Walk Into History Tours 2011 COSTUMED-GUIDED TOURS (90 minutes) ROUTE: Boston Common to DEPARTS: Boston Common Visitor Info Center, Tremont Street DAILY: 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm ROUTE: Faneuil Hall to Boston Common (or North End*) DEPARTS: Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston/BosTix booth DAILY: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, *1:30 pm, *2:30 pm, 3:30 pm NEW! Pirates & Patriots Tour ROUTE: Faneuil Hall to Waterfront DEPARTS: Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston/BosTix booth DAILY: 12:30 pm TICKETS Adults $13; Student/Seniors $11; Children $7 AVAILABLE AT: Boston Common Visitor Info Center, Tremont Street Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston/BosTix booth Old Town Trolley ticket booths TheFreedomTrail.org (discounts available) The Freedom Trail Foundation July 5th July 5th-August 20th July 7, 14, 21, 28 Cape Verdean Flag Rais- City Hall Galleries: Roslindale Summer ing Ceremony & Festival Streets of Boston Pho- Concert Series Cape Verdean celebration. tographs of everyday Presented by the Mayor’s Of- City Hall Plaza, Time TBD. Bostonians & the fice of Arts, Tourism & Special www.cityofboston.gov/arts Roslindale Open Stu- Events. This Thursday night dios Group Exhibition series features Boston’s July 5th - August 16th, Streets of Boston Photo- favorite local entertainers. ParkARTS graphs of everyday Adams Park, Roslindale. Pics in the Parks Bostonians by Russell 6 p.m. 617-635-3911. Photography Dupont will be on view in the www.cityofboston.gov/arts Workshops Mayor’s Gallery. The Roslin- Capture Boston’s picturesque dale Open Studios Group July 7, 14, 21, 28 parks during the second Exhibition will be on view in ParkARTS annual summer amateur the Scollay Square Gallery. Artists in Residence photography workshop Mayor’s Gallery (5th floor) Craft Workshops series. Learn the tricks and and the Scollay Square Sponsored by Comcast, this techniques of taking a perfect Gallery (3rd floor), 1 City Hall series of arts and crafts photograph. Bring your own Plaza, Boston. workshops is perfect for digital or film camera. Pre- 617-635-3911. budding artists. Rosalita’s registration is encouraged. www.cityofboston.gov/arts Puppets will perform a variety Selected participants’ shots of vignettes at selected sites. may be viewed on July 5th - August 30th Materials provided. www.facebook.com/boston- Toddler Tuesdays on 2011 Workshop schedule: parksdepartment and will be Spectacle Island July 5, 12, 19 & 26, August featured at an exhibit at City An island exploration for tod- 2 & 9 Tuesdays - Christopher Hall from 8/22 - 9/16. dlers and preschoolers. Columbus Park, North End. The 2011 Workshop Spectacle Island. Tuesdays, Hunt/Almont Playground, Schedule: 10:30 a.m. 617-223-8666 Mattapan. Town Field, July 5th - Medal of Honor www.bostonislands.com/ Dorchester. Park - Memorial, South July 6, 13, 20 & 27 August 3 Boston. July 6th -29th & 10 Wednesdays - July 12th - Copps Hill Ter- Jazz in July Fallon Playground, Roslin- race Park, Burying Ground, Enjoy live outdoor jazz dale. Hynes Playground, North End - Boston performances every West Roxbury. South Street July 19th -The Public Gar- Wednesday and Friday Mall, Jamaica Plain. den, Bridge, Boston afternoon in July on Summer July 7, 14, 21 & 28 August July 26th - Schoolmaster Street in Downtown Crossing 4 & 11 Thursdays - Jeep Hill, Franklin Park, Dorchester and at Reader’s Park in front Jones Playground, Roxbury. Aug 2nd - George Wright of Border’s Books, (Wash- Ringer Park, Allston. Golf Course, Clubhouse, ington and School Streets). Hayes Park, South End. Hyde Park Various Locations and Times July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Au- Aug 9th - , TBD.Check the website for gust 5 & 12 Fridays - John Rose Garden, Fenway the schedule. Harvard Mall, Charlestown. Aug 16th - , www.downtowncrossing.org/ Myrtle Street Playground, Boathouse, Jamaica Plain Beacon Hill. , Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Dorchester. (617) 961-3051. Each workshop is 9 a.m. - www.cityofboston.gov/parks noon. 617-961-3051. www.cityofboston.gov/parks

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July 6th - August 31st July 9th July 10th Arts on the Arcade ParkARTS Berklee Jazz The 9th season of Arts on presents Summer on Spectacle the Arcade will feature visual Fun at the Pond Relax on the porch of Spec- arts, performing arts and food Children of all ages will tacle Island and listen to the vendors in conjunction with enjoy a puppet show by jazz of Berklee College of the farmer’s market on the Rosalita’s Puppets, arts and Music’s Jesse Scheinin. Community Arcade. craft workshops, entertain- Spectacle Island. 1 p.m. Performances take place at ment, and discounted boat (617) 223-8108 noon and offer a diverse as- rides for families provided by www.bostonharborislands.org/ sortment of artistic Courageous Sailing at the expression while visual artists first children’s day celebration July 10th exhibit original works of art at Jamaica Pond. Presented Madonna del from crafts and jewelry to by the Boston Parks and Grazie Procession paintings and photography. Recreation Department in Hanover & Prince St., North City Hall Plaza Community partnership with Courageous End. 1 p.m. Arcade adjacent to Cam- Sailing. 617-635-3911 bridge Street on City Hall Jamaica Pond Boathouse, www.cityofboston.gov/arts Plaza, Boston. Jamaica Plain. 1 - 3 p.m. Wednesdays, July through 617-635-4505 July 13th, 27th and August, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. www.cityofboston.gov/parks August TBD Performances start at noon. Mayor Menino’s 617-635-3911. July 9th – September 17 Wednesday Night www.cityofboston.gov/arts Greenway Open Market Concerts An open air arts and crafts Now celebrating 39 years July 8th - August 12th market on the Rose Kennedy as Boston’s longest-running Story Hour with Greenway. outdoor concerts, these ReadBoston on the Wharf District Parks (between concerts feature exciting Rose Kennedy Green- High St and Atlantic Ave.) recording stars and non-stop way Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. entertainment for music lov- Rose Kennedy Greenway, 617-292-0020 ers of all ages. Presented by North End Parks (between www.hellogreenway.org Mayor Thomas M. Menino in www.greenwayopenmarket.com and Cross partnership with night Street.) sponsors Michael Francis July 10th & 24th Fridays 10 a.m.-11a.m. Cahill Fund/City of Boston Berklee Jazz 617-292-0020 and Country 102.5 WKLB. www.hellogreenway.org on Spectacle Series sponsors include 7/10 -Berklee College of WCVB-TV Channel 5, Boston July TBD Music’s Jesse Scheinin. Herald, and Country 102.5 Puerto Rican 7/24 -Berklee College of WKLB with support from the Festival & Parade Music’s The Jazz Tellers. Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tour- 45th Puerto Rican Festival & Spectacle Island. 1 p.m. ism & Special Events. 617-223-8666 Parade, Playstead Franklin July 13 - MOTOWN Night www.bostonharborislands.org/ Park, Boston.Times TBA. with Soul City Band www.cityofboston.gov/arts July 27 - DIsco Night with July 11th Stardust Poetry Workshop with August, TBD - Country Night Sam Cornish sponsored by WKLB 102.5 Poetry workshop for 4 weeks City Hall Plaza, Boston. Boston Public Library, Copley Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Branch. 6:30 p.m. (617) 635-4505. www.samcornish.com/ www.cityofboston.gov/parks

24. July - August July 14th July 18th ParkARTS Marionette ParkARTS presents Eliot Puerto Rican Flag Puppet Show Series Norton Park, Back Bay Raising Ceremony Children and parents will Neighborhood Concert City Hall Plaza, Boston. enjoy the entertaining Sit back and enjoy the Time TBD. whimsical puppet shows that smooth sounds of Jazz Night 617-635-3911 will delight the child in with the Will Wells Quartet. www.cityofboston.gov/arts everyone. Experience the Presented by the Boston unique charm of Rosalita’s Parks and Recreation Depart- July 18th Puppets - marionettes made ment with support from the BalletROX “Springs” by professional actor-puppe- Friends of Eliot Norton Park. Out of the Box teer Charlotte Anne Dore. Eliot Norton Park, Back Bay, A unique one night Schedule: 7 p.m. (617) 635-4505. performance by the July 14 - Jeep Jones Park, www.cityofboston.gov/parks BalletRox faculty and Roxbury guest choreographers. July 19 - Christopher Colum- July 15, 16, 17 Strand Theatre, 543 bus Park, North End 38th Festival Columbia Rd, Dorchester. July 22 - Dorchester Park, Betances 2011 1 p.m and 7 p.m. $. Dorchester Concerts featuring interna- 617-635-1403 July 29 - John Harvard Mall, tional stars; dance perfor- 617-524-3066 Charlestown mances; family and youth http://strandboston.com/ August 4 - Hayes Park, activities; traditional foods South End and arts & crafts that highlight July 20th August 11 - Ringer Park, the diversity of Latino culture. Columbian Flag Allston Villa Victoria Center for the Raising Ceremony 617- 635-4505 Arts, 85 West Newton St., City Hall Plaza, Boston. www.rosalitaspuppets.com Boston. 617 927-1707 Time TBD. www.cityofboston.gov/parks www.villavictoriaarts.org/ 617-635-3911 www.cityofboston.gov/arts July 13th - September 7th July 15th - 19th Boston Landmarks This Glorious Earth - July 20th Orchestra Free Summer The 2011 World ParkARTS presents Concert Series Flower Show Swingin’ in Mothers The Boston Landmarks Various Locations and Times. Rest Orchestra are highlighting the Check the website for the Enjoy a Swingin’ night with works of Mozart and Tchai- schedule. $. the group “Women of the kovsky this season. Concerts www.wafausa.org/ World”. This world-class jazz at the DCR’s Hatch Shell take concert is for everyone and place every Wednesday at July 17th is presented by the Fenway 7 p.m. The July 31st perfro- St. Rocco Procession Civic Association, ParkARTS mance will be at Jamaica Prince St., North End.1 p.m. and , Pond, Pinebank in Jamaica 617-635-3911 (Rain Date: July 27). Back Plain. www.cityofboston.gob/arts Bay Fens, Boston. 6 p.m. Every Wed. at 7 p.m at the (617) 747-8786 Hatch Shell , Storrow Drive & July 17th www.cityofboston.gov/parks Mugar Way, Boston. Gospel Fest 617-987-2000 Enjoy an afternoon filled with www.landmarksorchestra.org gospel music featuring choirs and soloists. This year’s headliner is Award-winning Gospel artist, Marvin Sapp. City Hall Plaza, Boston. 5 p.m - 8 p.m. 617- 635-3911 www.cityofboston.gov/arts 25. July 21st July 27th - August 14th July 29th ParkARTS Presents Commonwealth Bike Fridays Neighborhood Concerts: Shakespeare Join a bike commuter convoy on the Brighton Company’s Free from one of dozens of loca- Brighton Night concert featur- Shakespeare on tions throughout the Boston Greenway ing Oldies night with Dynamic the Common metro area. Head to Boston Sound is presented by the In its 16th year, the popular, City Hall for free breakfast Boston Parks and Recreation beloved midsummer tradition courtesy of Boloco and a Bike Department and sponsored of free Shakespeare on the Expo. Register online! experience summer by Brighton Main Streets. Common. Directed by Steven From various locations to Oak Square, Brighton. 7 p.m. Maler, founding artistic City Hall Plaza, Boston. (617) 779-9200. director of Commonwealth 6:45 a.m - 9 a.m. Come to the parks for free festivals, www.cityofboston.gov/parks Shakespeare Company, “All’s 617-918-4456 cool carousel, fun fountains, playful Well That Ends Well” will be www.bikefridays.org/ activity carts, free Wi-Fi, fresh farmers July 22nd staged at the Parkman Band- Frog Pond Family stand. Follow heroine Helena July 29th - 31st market, new art market, chill yoga, Movie Night from Paris to Florence in St. Joseph’s Feast great games, yummy food carts, The first of a two-night Shakespeare’s globe-trotting St. Joseph Society Feast awesome public art...and more! summer series produced adventure story of how far Celebratiom. Battery & and promoted in association one woman will go to win the Hanover Streets. Time TBA. with Hill House. An outdoor heart of her beloved. Come 617-635-3911 screen will be set up near the early, bring a picnic, and www.cityofboston.gov/arts pavilion and family- enjoy Shakespeare under the entertainment movies will stars. July 30th be provided by Hill House. Boston Common’s Parkman Caliente: Latin Music Frog Pond, Boston Common, Bandstand, Boston. Concert www.rosekennedygreenway.org Boston. Tuesday - Saturday, 8 p.m. A celebration of the Latin 617- 635-2120. Sunday - 7 p.m. music scene. This year the www.cityofboston.gov/parks Matinee on July 30th, 2 p.m. headliner is Latin Grammy www.bostonfrogpond.com/ 617- 635-4505 Award winner, Milly Quezada. 617-426-0863 Milly was born in Santo Do- July 28th www.cityofboston.gov/parks mingo, ParkARTS Citywide http://commshakes.org/ and is considered the “Queen Neighborhood of Merengue.” Concerts: Dorchester July 28th -31st City Hall Plaza, Boston. Park, Dorchester 13th Annual Roxbury 7 - 9 p.m. Join friends new and old International Film 617- 635-3911 and reminisce back to the Festival www.cityofboston.gov/arts 80’s with Fast Times at this The film festival takes place popular neighborhood park. over four days, with work- July 30th Presented by the Boston shops, panel discussions and Summer Shack’s Iron Parks and Recreation Depart- film screenings taking place Chef - Spectacle Island ment with support from the at the Museum of Fine Arts, Calling all Foodies! Watch Dorchester Park Association. Massachusetts College of Summer Shack chefs square 2174 Dorchester Ave. Art, Wentworth Institute of off in a competition using (between St Gregory St & Technology, Northeastern island edibles. Valley Rd), Dorchester Park, University, the Roxbury Cen- Spectacle Island, 1p.m. Dorchester. 7 p.m. ter for the Arts at Hibernian 617-223-8666 617- 635-4505. Hall and the Coolidge Corner www.bostonharborislands.com/ www.cityofboston.gov/parks Theatre. Schedule TBA. www.roxburyfilmfestival.org

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July 31st August 2, 9,16, 23 Boston Landmarks Waterfront Performing Orchestra Performance --August-- Arts Series in Jamaica Plain The popular series will Pack a picnic, bring your fam- include the talents of The ily, and enjoy this classical August 2nd Boston Ballet and other music concert featuring the National Night Out special guests sponsored by Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Family friendly event the Mayor’s Office of Arts, featuring a host of top-notch celebrating the spirit of Tourism, & Special Events. classical musicians. community. Christopher Columbus Park, Jamaica Pond - Pinebank, , Roxbury. Boston. Tuesdays evenings Jamaica Plain, 6 p.m. 5 - 8 p.m. in August from 6 - 8 p.m. 617-520-2200. www.bostoncrimewatch.com 617-635-3911 www.landmarksorchestra.org www.cityofboston.gov/arts www.cityofboston.gov/parks August 11h Dominican Flag August 5th - 7th August 6th Raising Ceremony St. Agrippina Feast Flag City Hall Plaza, Boston. Family friendly activities. Raising Ceremony Time TBD. Fri., 7 p.m - 11 p.m.; City Hall Plaza, Boston. 617-635-3911 Sat. & Sun., noon - 11 p.m. Time TBD. www.cityofboston.gov/arts Hanover & Battery St., 617-635-3911 Boston. 617-367-2756 www.cityofboston.gov/arts 617-635-3911 www.saintagrippinaboston.com 27. August 3rd - 31st August 7th August 11th Arts on the Arcade Boston Urban Epic South Boston Italian The 9th season of Arts on the Triathlon and Festival Pride Night Arcade feature visual arts, Join one of the most exciting Enjoy an evening filled with performing arts and food races of the year. With a one- fanfare featuring Italian vendors in conjunction with of-a-kind course that includes entertainment. Family, friends the farmer’s market on the beaches, paths, and well- and neighbors will join Community Arcade. paved roads, you will love together to participate in Ital- Performances take place every moment of the Urban ian Pride Night activities for at noon and offer a diverse Epic Boston Triathlon! everyone. assortment of artistic expres- South Boston – Carson Medal of Honor Park, South sion while visual artists Beach to Bayside Expo to Boston. 6 p.m. 617-635-3911 exhibit original works of art Pleasure Bay to L Street www.cityofboston.gov/arts from crafts and jewelry to Bathhouse, Boston. paintings and photography. 8:15 a.m. $. August 12th -14th City Hall Plaza Community 617-399-8229 Madonna Della Arcade adjacent to Cam- http://urban-epic.com/ Cava Feast bridge St. on City Hall Plaza, North End celebration. Boston. Wednesdays in August 7th & 21st Hanover St., between August, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Berklee Jazz on Charter St. & Commercial St. Various times. 617-523-8842 Performances start at noon. Spectacle 617-635-3911 617-635-3911. 8/7 - Relax on the porch of www.madonnadellacava.com www.cityofboston.gov/arts Spectacle Island and listen www.cityofboston.gov/arts to the jazz of Berklee College August 6th of Music’s The Zach Zinger August 14th Boston Urban Group. August Moon Festival Music Festival 8/21 - The jazz music of Chinatown Main Streets City Hall Plaza comes alive Berklee College of Music’s Chinese cultural celebration with a variety of show-stop- Christian Li Trio. Rose Kennedy Greenway, ping urban music sponsored Spectacle Island, Boston. Chinatown Park. Time TBA. by the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Aug. 7th and 21st, 1 p.m. 617-292-0020 Tourism & Special Events. 617-223-8666 www.hellogreenway.org City Hall Plaza, Boston. www.bostonislands.com/ www.chinatownmainstreet.org/ 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 617- 635-3911 August 11th August 14th - 19th & www.cityofboston.gov/arts ParkARTS Citywide August 21st - 26th Neighborhood Concerts: Restaurant Week August 7th Harambee Park, Matta- Restaurant Week Boston® ParkARTS Citywide pan/Roxbury offers some of Boston’s finest Neighborhood Concerts: Motown Night at Harambee dining at affordable prices. Highland Park, Roxbury Park featuring Funky D’s Come out and try a new Jazz at the Fort featuring Elegance. Everyone’s favorite restaurant or get back to an Tuffus Zimbabwe with Motown cover tunes will fill old favorite with 3 course prix opening act The Jazz Urbane the air to entertain R&B fans fixe meals being served at is sponsored by Berklee of all ages. Presented by the any of the 200+ participating College of Music with support Boston Parks and Recreation restaurants. from the Boston Parks and Department. Various locations. Recreation Department and Harambee Park, Mattapan/ www.bostonusa.com Friends of Highland Park Roxbury. 7 p.m. (Rain Date: August 14). 617) 635-4505. Highland Park, Roxbury. www.cityofboston.gov/parks 5 p.m. 617-635-4505 www.cityofboston.gov/parks 28. minutes away. worlds apart.

Island Events This Summer • Spectacle Island Family Fun Run – June 18 • Berklee Music Fest - June 25, July 23, August 27 – Georges Island • Civil War Sesquicentennial - July 9 – Georges Island • Let’s Move Outside fi tness programs daily - All Islands • Jazz on Sundays – Spectacle Island • Toddler Tuesdays - Grape & Spectacle Islands • Plays in the Park on Fridays – Georges Island • Ranger Tours daily - All Islands • Camping - Grape, Bumpkin & Lovells Islands • and many more…check the website for details

bostonharborislands.org • 617-223-866629. August 14th & 28th August 16th August 17th Jazz on the Porch With ParkARTS Boston’s The ReadBoston Guitarist David Ehle - Children’s Festival Storymobile on Spectacle Island Children of all ages will enjoy Spectacle Island Relax on the Spectacle Island a fun-filled day of art activi- Pack a picnic and open your porch to the sounds of guitar- ties including arts and crafts ears for a captivating story. ist David Ehle. Spectacle workshops and entertainment Every child receives a FREE book. Island, Boston.12 p.m. by Rosalita’s Puppets. Bring Spectacle Island, Boston. 617-223-8666 a snack or lunch and enjoy 12:30 p.m. 617-223-8666 www.bostonislands.com/ an artistic afternoon in Bos- www.bostonislands.com/ ton’s Franklin Park hosted in August 16th partnership with ReadBoston, August 18th - 20th Mayor Menino’s Movie Franklin Park Coalition, and Boston Green Fest 2011 Night – Toy Story 3 Art Street (Sidewalk Sam). Concerts and performances, Mayor Menino’s Movie The Playstead, Franklin Park, film screenings, a bike race, Night presents Toy Story 3. Dorchester. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and so much more! This is Presented in partnership with 617-635-4505. the region’s largest multicul- the Franklin Park Coalition. www.cityofboston.gov/parks tural environmental festival. The Playstead, Franklin Park, City Hall Plaza, Boston. Dorchester. 7:45 p.m. August (TBD) Thursday, 5 - 9 p.m.; 617-635-4505. DOMINICAN FESTIVAL Friday, noon - 9 p.m.; www.cityofboston.gov/parks A celebration of Dominican Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. culture. Time TBD. 617-477-4840 Festival: Franklin Park, 617-635-3911 www.bostongreenfest.org/ 30. www.cityofboston.gov/arts August 18th- 21st August 22nd - Sept. 30th August 26th The Fisherman’s Feast Peter Bates Bike Fridays The Fisherman’s Feast is an Convenience Store Join a bike commuter convoy annual event that began in Photo Essay in the from one of dozens of loca- Boston in 1910. North End Mayor’s Gallery tions throughout the Boston on North, Fleet and Lewis A photo essay by Peter metro area. Head to Boston Streets, (off of Hanover St.). Bates documenting con- City Hall for free breakfast Various times. venience stores and their courtesy of Boloco and a Bike 617-635-3911 owners through photographic Expo. Register online! www.fishermansfeast.com/ portraits in front of their From various locations to City stores and by interviewing his Hall Plaza. 6:45 a.m. - 9 a.m. August 21st subjects. 617-918-4456 Boston Kiddie Carnival Mayor’s Gallery, City Hall, www.bikefridays.org/ A Trinidad-style carnival 1 City Hall Plaza, Boston. designed for children. August 26th - 28th , Dorchester, 9 a.m - 5 p.m. 92nd Annual St. 12 p.m. 617-635-3911 617.512.7803 www.cityofboston.gov/arts Anthony’s Feast www.bostoncarnival.org/ Join the people of the North August 25th End to honor their patrons August 21st King and Queen Show St. Anthony and St. Lucy Snow in Summer The ideal opportunity to see with three days of food and Celebration - the large carnival costumes celebration. Georges Island up close. Featuring music 8/26 - Opening Ceremonies Celebrate the birthday of from local bands and a begin at 7 p.m. famed Boston Island story- Trinidadian performer. 8/27 - Noon - 10 p.m. teller Edward Rowe Snow Reggie Lewis Center, 8/28 - 10:30 a.m - 11 p.m. with storytelling and a special Roxbury. 6 p.m. Thacher, Endicott & N. Mar- visit from Santa. 617.512.7803 gin Streets in the North End. Boston Harbor Islands, www.bostoncarnival.org 617-723-8669 Georges Island, Boston. www.stanthonysfeast.com/ 11 a.m. August 25th - 28th 617-223-8666 Films at the Gate August 27th www.bostonislands.com/ Boston Street Lab Carribean Carnival Films at the Gate, Boston Parade August 22nd - Sept. 16th Street Lab, Kung Fu film The parade starts at 1 p.m on ParkARTS Pics festival. Martin Luther King Boulevard, in the Parks Rose Kennedy Greenway, Roxbury. It is free and open Photography Exhibit Chinatown Park, Boston. to the public. Be sure to go View photos from amateur 8 p.m. to the Village market located photographers that partici- 617-292-0020 in front of Franklin Park Zoo. pated in the 2nd annual Pics www.filmsatthegate.org/ There is plenty of food and in the Parks during this four- www.hellogreenway.org souvenirs for the family. week exhibit at City Hall. 617-512-7803 City Hall, Boston. 8/22 - 9/16, www.bostoncarnival.org/ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 617-961-3051 August 29th www.cityofboston.gov/parks St. Lucy Procession North End, Boston. 5 p.m - 11 p.m. 617-635-3911 www.cityofboston.gov/arts

31. September 7th September 16 – 22nd Brazilian Flag 27th Annual Boston --September-- Raising Ceremony Film Festival City Hall Plaza, Boston. The Boston Film Festival Time TBD. is one of America’s longest Various Dates in Sept. 617-635-3911 running and most recognized Frog Pond Yoga and Tai www.cityofboston.gov/arts celebrations of film. The 27th Chi Classes program will run September Honoring the tranquility of the September 10th 16-22 at the Stuart Street reflecting pool, weekly class- Honduras Flag Playhouse in the heart of es will provide area residents Raising Ceremony Boston’s theater district. Fea- with options for maintaining City Hall Plaza, Boston. ture, Documentary, Animated health and wellness. Time TBD. and Short films are the cat- Frog Pond, Boston Common 617-635-3911 egories open to filmmakers. Various dates in September. www.cityofboston.gov/arts 200 Stuart Street, Boston. (617) 523-8388 617-635-2120 www.bostonfilmfestival.org www.bostonfrogpond.org September 10th & 11th (ähts): The Boston Arts September 17th & 18th September 4th Festival South End Open Studios Berklee Jazz Mayor Thomas M. Menino Visit artists in their studios as on Spectacle presents this annual festival they display (and sell!) their Relax on the porch of to showcase Boston’s work. Spectacle Island and listen performing and visual arts South End Open Studios, 539 to the jazz of Berklee College scene. The event is Tremont Street (The Plaza in of Music’s Cettina Donato produced by the Mayor’s front of the BCA), Quartet. Office of Arts, Tourism, & 560 Harrison Avenue (Near Spectacle Island, Boston. Special Events in partnership the corner of Union Park 1 p.m. $. with the Boston Parks and Street), and 535 Albany 617-223-8666 Recreation Department. Street (Across from the www.bostonislands.com/ Christopher Columbus Park, Boston. Noon - 6 p.m. Flower Market/Jacobsons). 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. September 10 - 24th Performances begin at 12:30 p.m. www.cityofboston.gov/arts ParkARTS Landscape www.useaboston.com/ Watercolor Painting 617-635-3911 www.bostonahtsfestival.com/ Workshops September 18th These hands-on workshops Jimmy Fund Walk September 11th enable artists of all skill levels The Boston Marathon Jimmy Guatemalan Flag to create their own greens- Fund Walk allows participants Raising Ceremony pace inspired masterpieces to follow the course of the City Hall Plaza, Boston. sponsored by Blick Art Mate- 26.2-mile Boston Marathon Time TBD. rials. Materials provided. to honor friends, family, 9/10 - Jamaica Pond, Boat- 617-635-3911 www.cityofboston.gov/arts co-workers, and patients house, Jamaica Plain. facing all forms of cancer. 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 - September 11th Over the past 22 years, the The Public Garden, Boston. Walk has contributed more 9/17 & 9/24 - Franklin Park, St. Rosalie Procession North Sq., North End. 1 p.m. than $73 million to support Schoolmaster Hill, Dorchester cancer research and care at Workshops are from 617-635-3911 www.cityofboston.gov/arts Dana-Farber. noon - 2 p.m. City Hall Plaza, Boston. 617- 635-4505. 866-JF-1-WALK www.cityofboston.gov/parks www.jimmyfundwalk.org

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July 17th Gospel Fest 5pm July 30th Caliente, FREE CYCLING CELEBRATION 7 - 9pm SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, 2011 August 6th BOSTON’S CITY HALL PLAZA Boston Urban Music Festival Music Festival, 5pm @summerboston Waterfront Performances Aug. 2nd - 23rd Waterfront Performing Arts Series, 6 - 8pm

Sept. 10th -11th (Ähts) Boston Arts Festival Noon - 6pm

Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events call 617.635.3911 or visit www.cityofboston.gov/arts BostonCyclingCelebration.com September 18th September 24th & 25th September 25th Costa Rican Flag 18th Annual Jamaica Boston HUB On Wheels Raising Ceremony Plain Open Studios Citywide Ride & Festival City Hall Plaza, Boston. Over 220 artists in more than The Plaza will be one big Time TBD. 50 different locations. bike festival with food, music, 617-635-3911 This is a great opportunity and an expo. The TD Bank www.cityofboston.gov/arts to meet creative artists face Mayor’s Cup will be held, and to face. Jamaica Plain Open visitors will be able to register September 17th & 18th Studios, Jamaica Plain. for group rides of various Hyde Park Open Studios 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. lengths. Open Studios 617-855-5767 City Hall Plaza, Boston. Visit artists in their studios as www.jpopenstudios.com/ 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Group rides they display (and sell!) their end at 2 p.m. work. September 24th www.hubonwheels.org Hyde Park Open Studios, 65 Berklee Beantown Sprague Street, 26 Central Outdoor Jazz Festival September 25th Avenue (The Menino Arts A celebration of world-class TD Bank Mayor’s Cup Center),1476 River Street, jazz on three stages, great Boston Pro Cycling 1391 Hyde Park Avenue, food, and good times stretch- Race & Festival and 1 Westinghouse Plaza, ing six-blocks in Boston’s More than two hundred 130 Bradlee Rd., Hyde Park. historic South End. professional racers, includ- Times TBA. Berklee BeanTown Jazz ing national champions and 617-480-6076 Festival takes place on Olympic cyclists, descend www.cityofboston.gov/arts between on Government Center to Burke Street and Massachu- www.hydeparkopenstudios.org/ compete for $40,000 in prize setts Ave., Boston. Times TBA. money. The TD Bank Mayor’s September 24th www.beantownjazz.org/ Cup is high-speed, spectator- Frog Pond Hip-Hop friendly entertainment. Tight Dance Interactive September 24th packs of professional cyclists Demonstration Summer Shack’s will sprint around the course Frog Pond will host hip-hop Chowder Cook Off - and dive into sharp corners at dancers and choreographers Spectacle Island top speed. to showcase their talents and Sample and vote on Boston’s 1 City Hall Plaza, Boston. stage interactive routines with best New England- style 1 p.m -6 p.m. interested members of the chowders. Jasper White’s 617-918-4456 public. The event will encour- Summer Shack Chefs from http://tdbankmayorscup.kintera. age fitness and better health landside Summer Shack Res- org/ through dancing. taurants will compete for the Frog Pond, Boston Common, 2011 Spectacle Island Best Boston. TimesTBA. Chowder. Guests can sample 617- 635-2120 and vote on their favorite. www.bostonfrogpond.org Spectacle Island, Boston. 12:00 pm. 617-223-8666 www.bostonislands.com/

Events are subject to change. Visit websites for updates and extra information. Contact 617-635-3911 or visit www.cityofboston.gov/summer 35. READY TO ROLL?

SUNDAY, SEPT. 25, 2011

Join in a 10-, 30- or 50-mile citywide ride on car-free Storrow Drive and beyond. Don’t miss the 7th Annual Hub On Wheels, presented by Mayor Menino’s Boston Bikes and TD Bank.

REGISTER NOW: www.BostonCyclingCelebration.com

Events are subject to change. Visit websites for updates and extra information. Contact 617-635-3911 or visit www.cityofboston.gov/summer