Calendar
| July | ||
| Fort Point Channel Summer Music Series: Silver Leaf Gospel Singers Friday, 25 July 2008 6:00 – 7:00 pm Listen and enjoy world music at the Summer Outdoor Music Series sponsored by Passim Folk Music and Cultural Center in collaboration with Friends of Fort Point Channel. The Silver Leaf Gospel Singers have been performing their jubilee-style a cappella in and around Boston for over sixty-five years. Free, ice cream courtesy of Hood. Location: Boston Children's Museum on Children's Wharf Park, 300 Congress Street. For further information, contact Passim Center. | ||
| Movies by Moonlight at the Boston Harbor Hotel: Harold and Maude Friday, 25 July 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm What better way to relax on a hot summer day than by revisiting Hollywood's film classics with the Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in the City Entertainment Series? Screening of Harold and Maude (1971) begins at dusk next to the HarborWalk. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe's patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| Dancing-On-View: The ICA Variations Saturday and Sunday, 26 and 27 July, Noon – 4:00pm The renowned dancer/choreographer Sara Rudner presents a new dance installation to Boston. Performers hailing from New York and Boston intersperse periods of silence with spoken word, unison with improvisation, and music with metronome. Free with museum admission. Seating limited, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Location: Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theatre, The Institute of Contemporary Art. For further information, contact 617-478-3100 or visit ICA. | ||
| Institute of Contemporary Art Play Date: Moving Conversations Saturday, 26 July 2008 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Enjoy the Institute of Contemporary Art’s Free Family Day! This month’s event is “Moving Conversations.” Drop in on Sara Rudner’s dance installation (ongoing from 12 - 4 pm) and see how the dancers “talk” to the audience, then see how Anish Kapoor’s sculptures seem to change depending on where you are standing. Create your own sculptures in the Bank of America Art Lab, cast unique forms, or create your own moving conversations with visiting artists out on the grandstand (weather permitting). Free for two adults per family with children 12 and under. Theater tickets free, available first-come, first-served. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Avenue, South Boston. For further information, contact 617-478-3100 or visit ICA. | ||
| Dancing-On-View: The ICA Variations Saturday and Sunday, 26 and 27 July, Noon – 4:00pm The renowned dancer/choreographer Sara Rudner presents a new dance installation to Boston. Performers hailing from New York and Boston intersperse periods of silence with spoken word, unison with improvisation, and music with metronome. Free with museum admission. Seating limited, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Location: Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theatre, The Institute of Contemporary Art. For further information, contact 617-478-3100 or visit ICA. | ||
| Boston Harbor Islands Family Fun: Dixie, Swing and Jazz Sunday, 27 July 2008 12:00 to 4:00 pm Cruise to Spectacle Island to enjoy popular American songs on the Visitor’s Center porch, which overlooks the beach and has spectacular views of the Boston skyline. Admission free. Location: Depart from Long Wharf on the Harbor Islands Express. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Wild Edibles Walks on Grape and Bumpkin Islands Sunday, 27 July 2008 1:00 to 2:00 pm Follow park rangers as they show you the best places to pick food on these camping islands. Location: Go to Georges or Spectacle Island on the Harbor Islands Express, then take the Inter-Island Shuttle to Grape or Bumpkin Island. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Boston Harbor Islands Family Fun: Microwilderness Explorers Sunday, 27 July 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Explore life in tide pools and beyond on Georges and Bumpkin Islands. Pails, buckets, and nets will be provided; leave an ID with the rangers to use them. Location: Depart from Long Wharf to go to Georges or Spectacle Island on the Harbor Islands Express, then take the Inter-Island Shuttle to Grape or Bumpkin Island. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Nicholas Hlobo Tuesday through Friday, 29 July through 1 August, 1:00pm – 5:00pm Young people ages 14-18 are invited to spend a week with Momentum 11 artist Nicholas Hlobo to learn about his artistic process, then create personal narratives using dance, singing, video, sound, spoken word, or photography to perform at the ICA. All materials provided, and no prior experience necessary. Fees: $250; $200 members; free for Boston Public School students; required lab fee of $30. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. For further information, contact Rosanna Flouty, Teen Programs Manager, at Rosanna Flouty or 617-478-3132 and to register for the program. | ||
| Artists in Residence Craft Workshop Tuesday, 29 July 2008 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Sponsored by Comcast, these series of arts workshops are perfect for budding artists. The Boston Children’s Theater will perform a variety of vignettes at selected events. Materials provided. Free. Location: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston. For further information, contact 617-635-4505 ext. 3051. | ||
| ReadBoston Storymobile Program Tuesday, 29 July 2008 11:15 am The ReadBoston Storymobile program, sponsored by Bank of America and Target, will roll through the streets of Boston offering professional storytelling and books to all children in attendance. On Tuesdays, enjoy stories along the waterfront. Free. Location: Moakley Park, Tennis Courts Area, South Boston. For further information, contact 617-918-5290. | ||
| Waterfront Performing Arts Series Tuesday, 29 July 2008 6:00 – 8:00 pm This popular series will include the talents of Boston Ballet, Chu Ling Dance, and special guests Orchestre Symphonique des Jeunes de Strasbourg sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism, and Special Events. Free. Location: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston. For further information, contact 617-635-3911. | ||
| Summer Soul at the Boston Harbor Hotel: Soul City Tuesday, 29 July 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm Sway to the soulful sounds at The Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City Entertainment Series. Artists will perform and set the groove to songs from musicians such as Marvin Gaye, Al Green, James Brown, Otis Redding, Roberta Flack, and Gladys Knight and the Pips. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe’s patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| Nicholas Hlobo Tuesday through Friday, 29 July through 1 August, 1:00pm – 5:00pm Young people ages 14-18 are invited to spend a week with Momentum 11 artist Nicholas Hlobo to learn about his artistic process, then create personal narratives using dance, singing, video, sound, spoken word, or photography to perform at the ICA. All materials provided, and no prior experience necessary. Fees: $250; $200 members; free for Boston Public School students; required lab fee of $30. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. For further information, contact Rosanna Flouty, Teen Programs Manager, at Rosanna Flouty or 617-478-3132 and to register for the program. | ||
| Summer Swing at the Boston Harbor Hotel: Echoes of Count Basie – the 1930s Wednesday, 30 July 2008 6:00 – 10:00 Dance under the stars to the sounds of the White Heat Orchestra performing at The Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in the City Engertainment Series. This week will pay tribute to Count Bassie. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe’s patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| Nicholas Hlobo Tuesday through Friday, 29 July through 1 August, 1:00pm – 5:00pm Young people ages 14-18 are invited to spend a week with Momentum 11 artist Nicholas Hlobo to learn about his artistic process, then create personal narratives using dance, singing, video, sound, spoken word, or photography to perform at the ICA. All materials provided, and no prior experience necessary. Fees: $250; $200 members; free for Boston Public School students; required lab fee of $30. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. For further information, contact Rosanna Flouty, Teen Programs Manager, at Rosanna Flouty or 617-478-3132 and to register for the program. | ||
| Boston Natural Areas Network’s Greenway Festival Family Movie Series Thursday, 31 July 2008 5:30 – 8:00 pm Thursday nights are movie nights in Dorchester! Bring a blanket, chair, and popcorn and enjoy a family movie under the stars. Movies begin at sunset. Free. Location: Pope John Paul II Park, Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester. For further information, contact 617-542-7696. | ||
| HarborWalk Sounds: Sol Melodiq Thursday, 31 July 2008 6:00 – 8:30 pm HarborWalk Sounds is the ICA's free series of outdoor concerts featuring students, faculty, and alumni from Berklee College of Music. Sol Melodiq takes its fluency in jazz, rock, hip-hop, funk, classic soul, and world music and examines new sounds in music. Admission free. Space limited. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Avenue, South Boston. For further information, contact 617-478-3100 or visit ICA. | ||
| Blues Barge at the Boston Harbor Hotel: Jeff Pitchell Thursday, 31 July 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm Relax on the harbor to the Blues Barge concert series with performances on a floating stage anchored behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. This week, enjoy music performed by Jeff Pitchell. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe’s patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| New England Aquarium Grand Slam Movie Series Thursday, 31 July 2008 8:10 pm Enjoy a classic baseball movie in the Simons IMAX theater, the largest screen in New England. This week will feature The Natural, rated PG. Location: New England Aquarium, accessible by the MBTA Blue Line. For further information, contact New England Aquarium for ticket prices. | ||
| August | ||
| You Dance Fridays: Swing Friday, 1 August, 6:00pm The ICA’s popular dance parties next to the HarborWalk are back with four new styles to try. The Swing program begins with an hour of instruction followed by music by Russ Gershon’s Swing Vote featuring musicians from the Either/Orchestra. Free with museum admission. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. For further information, contact 617-478-3100 or visit ICA. | ||
| Nicholas Hlobo Tuesday through Friday, 29 July through 1 August, 1:00pm – 5:00pm Young people ages 14-18 are invited to spend a week with Momentum 11 artist Nicholas Hlobo to learn about his artistic process, then create personal narratives using dance, singing, video, sound, spoken word, or photography to perform at the ICA. All materials provided, and no prior experience necessary. Fees: $250; $200 members; free for Boston Public School students; required lab fee of $30. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. For further information, contact Rosanna Flouty, Teen Programs Manager, at Rosanna Flouty or 617-478-3132 and to register for the program. | ||
| Fort Point Channel Summer Music Series: Cool jazz with the Jeff Robinson Jazz Trio Friday, 1 August 2008 12:00 – 1:00 pm Listen and enjoy world music at the Summer Outdoor Music Series sponsored by Passim Folk Music and Cultural Center in collaboration with Friends of Fort Point Channel. The Jeff Robinson Trio innovatively mixes poetry and jazz. Free, ice cream courtesy of Hood. Location: Boston Children's Museum on Children's Wharf Park, 300 Congress Street. For further information, contact Passim Center. | ||
| Movies by Moonlight at the Boston Harbor Hotel: Planet of the Apes Friday, 1 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm What better way to relax on a hot summer day than by revisiting Hollywood's film classics with the Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in the City Entertainment Series? Screening of Planet of the Apes (1968) begins at dusk next to the HarborWalk. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe's patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| Rainsford Island Expedition Saturday, 2 August, 12:00pm – 4:00pm Join the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands on a trip to the historical and normally inaccessible Rainsford Island on the beach landing vessel the M/V Culebra. Guided walks available or explore on your own. Location: Depart from Rowes Wharf Water Transport, Boston. For information or reservations, contact 781-740-4290, email Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands, visit Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands, or Rowes Wharf Water Transport | ||
| Chelsea Creek and Lower Mystic River Cruise Saturday, 2 August, 10:00am – 12:00pm Take a cruise with TBHA to learn about Boston’s oldest continually active port and two highly developed urban rivers. Speakers from port-related organizations, environmental and community-based organizations, and governmental agencies discuss Boston Harbor’s Working Port, waterfront land use and planning, and environmental restoration of the two waterways. Free, reservations required. For further information, contact The Boston Harbor Association at TBHA or 617-482-1722. | ||
| Boston Harbor Islands Family Fun: Dixie, Swing and Jazz Sunday, 3 August 2008 12:00 to 4:00 pm Cruise to Spectacle Island to enjoy popular American songs on the Visitor’s Center porch, which overlooks the beach and has spectacular views of the Boston skyline. Admission free. Location: Depart from Long Wharf on the Harbor Islands Express. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Wild Edibles Walks on Grape and Bumpkin Islands Sunday, 3 August 2008 1:00 to 2:00 pm Follow park rangers as they show you the best places to pick food on these camping islands. Location: Go to Georges or Spectacle Island on the Harbor Islands Express, then take the Inter-Island Shuttle to Grape or Bumpkin Island. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Boston Harbor Islands Family Fun: Microwilderness Explorers Sunday, 3 August 2008 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Explore life in tide pools and beyond on Georges and Bumpkin Islands. Pails, buckets, and nets will be provided; leave an ID with the rangers to use them. Location: Depart from Long Wharf to go to Georges or Spectacle Island on the Harbor Islands Express, then take the Inter-Island Shuttle to Grape or Bumpkin Island. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| A Conversation with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Monday, 4 August 2008 5:30 – 7:00 pm Come hear the first woman elected Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, as she shares her life story in her new autobiography, Open House. Location: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston. For further information, contact 617-514-1643 or visit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. | ||
HarborWalk along the Fort Point Channel to Gillette Tuesday, 5 August, 5:00pm – 6:00pmEnjoy spectacular views of the Boston skyline and learn about the unique history of the Fort Point Channel with TBHA's Vivien Li. Tour includes stops at two neighborhood parks. Free; reservations required. TBHA thanks Distrigas for its sponsorship of this program. Location: 253 Summer Street, Boston. For further information, contact contact The Boston Harbor Association at 617-482-1722, by email at TBHA, or visit TBHA. | ||
| Artists in Residence Craft Workshop Tuesday, 5 August 2008 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Sponsored by Comcast, these series of arts workshops are perfect for budding artists. The Boston Children’s Theater will perform a variety of vignettes at selected events. Materials provided. Free. Location: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston. For further information, contact 617-635-4505 ext. 3051. | ||
| ReadBoston Storymobile Program Tuesday, 5 August 2008 11:15 am The ReadBoston Storymobile program, sponsored by Bank of America and Target, will roll through the streets of Boston offering professional storytelling and books to all children in attendance. On Tuesdays, enjoy stories along the waterfront. Free. Location: Moakley Park, Tennis Courts Area, South Boston. For further information, contact 617-918-5290. | ||
| Waterfront Performing Arts Series Tuesday, 5 August 2008 6:00 – 8:00 pm This popular series will include the talents of Boston Ballet, Chu Ling Dance, and special guests Orchestre Symphonique des Jeunes de Strasbourg sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism, and Special Events. Free. Location: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston. For further information, contact 617-635-3911. | ||
| Summer Soul at the Boston Harbor Hotel: World Premier Band Tuesday, 5 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm Sway to the soulful sounds at The Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City Entertainment Series. Artists will perform and set the groove to songs from musicians such as Marvin Gaye, Al Green, James Brown, Otis Redding, Roberta Flack, and Gladys Knight and the Pips. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe’s patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| Art on the Walk: Free Lunchtime Art Series Tuesday, 5 August, 2008 12:00 – 1:00 pm Join Fort Point Studio School faculty and staff during your lunch hour for free art activities along the Harborwalk. Lisa Knox will do a portrait demonstration. Artist of all skill levels and abilities are welcome. Art supplies will be provided. Location: Binford Park, on the Fort Point Channel. For further information, contact Fort Point Studio School. | ||
| First Annual Young Professionals Bocce Ball Tournament Tuesday. 5 August 2008 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Come have some summer fun at The Boston Harbor Association’s first annual Bocce Ball Tournament on your way home from work. Never played before? We’ll teach you. Come alone or bring your friends. The winning team will receive a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Afterwards, we’ll head to Joe’s American Bar and Grill, 100 Atlantic Avenue, with free appetizers on us. Free, reservations required. Location: Puopolo Park on Commercial Street in the North End. For further information, contact The Boston Harbor Association at 617-482-1722, by email at TBHA. | ||
| “Back to the Beaches” at Spectacle Island Wednesday, 6 August, 10:00am – 1:00pm Join The Boston Harbor Association for a visit to Spectacle Island. Visitors will learn about the island’s unique history, including its recent restoration, explore exhibits at the Visitor’s Center, and walk to the top of the island for breathtaking views of the city and the Harbor. Bring a beach towel and swimsuits as we enjoy the newest beach on Boston Harbor. Sand toys and free ice cream provided at the beach. Free, reservations required. For further information, contact The Boston Harbor Association at TBHA or 617-482-1722. | ||
| Summer Swing at the Boston Harbor Hotel: Tribute to Gershwin and Cole Porter Wednesday, 6 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm Dance under the stars to the sounds of the White Heat Orchestra performing at The Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in the City Engertainment Series. This week will pay tribute to the great songwriters of the swing era: the Gershwins and Cole Porter. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe’s patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| Pilot Boats of Boston Harbor Thursday, 7 August, 7:00pm Since the 18th century, vessels entering Boston Harbor have engaged pilots whose local knowledge of channels and currents could guide them safely past potential dangers. Andy Hammond of the Boston Harbor Pilot Association will talk about the history and future of these mariners and the boats from which they operate. Location: Hull Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Avenue, Hull. For further information, contact 781-925-5433 or visit Hull Lifesaving Museum. | ||
| Boston Natural Areas Network’s Greenway Festival Family Movie Series Thursday, 7 August 2008 5:30 – 8:00 pm Thursday nights are movie nights in Dorchester! Bring a blanket, chair, and popcorn and enjoy a family movie under the stars. Movies begin at sunset. Free. Location: Pope John Paul II Park, Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester. For further information, contact 617-542-7696. | ||
| HarborWalk Sounds: The Zach Hillyard Band Thursday, 7 August 2008 6:00 – 8:30 pm HarborWalk Sounds is the ICA's free series of outdoor concerts featuring students, faculty, and alumni from Berklee College of Music. The award-winning Zach Hillyard Band blends pop, funk, soul, and R&B to create a unique blend of beautiful songwriting and danceable groves. Admission free. Space limited. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Avenue, South Boston. For further information, contact 617-478-3100 or visit ICA. | ||
| Blues Barge at the Boston Harbor Hotel: James Montgomery Thursday, 7 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm Relax on the harbor to the Blues Barge concert series with performances on a floating stage anchored behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. This week, enjoy music performed by James Montgomery. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe’s patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf, Boston. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| New England Aquarium Grand Slam Movie Series Thursday, 7 August 2008 8:10 pm Enjoy a classic baseball movie in the Simons IMAX theater, the largest screen in New England. This week will feature The Babe, rated PG. Location: New England Aquarium, accessible by the MBTA Blue Line. For further information, contact New England Aquarium for ticket prices. | ||
| You Dance Fridays: Samba Friday, 8 August, 6:00pm The ICA’s popular dance parties next to the HarborWalk are back with four new styles to try. The Samba program begins with an hour of instruction followed by music by Brasilis and instruction by André Carvalho and Rosangela Santiago. Free with museum admission. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. For further information, contact 617-478-3100 or visit ICA. | ||
| Movies by Moonlight at the Boston Harbor Hotel: Rio Bravo Friday, 8 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm What better way to relax on a hot summer day than by revisiting Hollywood's film classics with the Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in the City Entertainment Series? Screening of Rio Bravo (19059) begins at dusk next to the HarborWalk. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe's patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| Fort Point Channel Summer Music Series: Celtic Music & Stepdance with Laura Cortese Friday, 8 August 2008 12:00 – 1:00 pm Enjoy world music at the Summer Outdoor Music Series sponsored by Passim Folk Music and Cultural Center in collaboration with Friends of Fort Point Channel. Laura Cortese is a singer, songwriter, fiddler, and dancer in the Irish tradition. Free, ice cream courtesy of Hood. Location: Boston Children's Museum on Children's Wharf Park, 300 Congress Street, Boston. For further information, contact Passim Center. | ||
| Boston Harbor Islands Family Fun: Dixie, Swing and Jazz Sunday, 10 August 2008 12:00 to 4:00 pm Cruise to Spectacle Island to enjoy popular American songs on the Visitor’s Center porch, which overlooks the beach and has spectacular views of the Boston skyline. Admission free. Location: Depart from Long Wharf on the Harbor Islands Express. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Wild Edibles Walks on Grape and Bumpkin Islands Sunday, 10 August 2008 1:00 to 2:00 pm Follow park rangers as they show you the best places to pick food on these camping islands. Location: Go to Georges or Spectacle Island on the Harbor Islands Express, then take the Inter-Island Shuttle to Grape or Bumpkin Island. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Boston Harbor Islands Family Fun: Microwilderness Explorers Sunday, 10 August 2008 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Explore life in tide pools and beyond on Georges and Bumpkin Islands. Pails, buckets, and nets will be provided; leave an ID with the rangers to use them. Location: Depart from Long Wharf to go to Georges or Spectacle Island on the Harbor Islands Express, then take the Inter-Island Shuttle to Grape or Bumpkin Island. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Summer Video Boot Camp Tuesday through Friday, 12 through 15 August, 1:00pm – 5:00pm Young people ages 14-18 with the dream of being a filmmaker or new media artist are invited to participate in a week long Video Boot Camp, an intensive video, audio, and media art program at the ICA. All equipment provided. Fees: $300; $250 members; free for Boston Public School students; required lab fee of $30. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. For further information, contact Rosanna Flouty, Teen Programs Manager, at Rosanna Flouty or 617-478-3132 and to register for the program. | ||
| Artists in Residence Craft Workshop Tuesday, 12 August 2008 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Sponsored by Comcast, these series of arts workshops are perfect for budding artists. The Boston Children’s Theater will perform a variety of vignettes at selected events. Materials provided. Free. Location: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston. For further information, contact 617-635-4505 ext. 3051. | ||
| ReadBoston Storymobile Program Tuesday, 12 August 2008 11:15 am The ReadBoston Storymobile program, sponsored by Bank of America and Target, will roll through the streets of Boston offering professional storytelling and books to all children in attendance. On Tuesdays, enjoy stories along the waterfront. Free. Location: Moakley Park, Tennis Courts Area, South Boston. For further information, contact 617-918-5290. | ||
| Waterfront Performing Arts Series Tuesday, 12 August 2008 6:00 – 8:00 pm This popular series will include the talents of Boston Ballet, Chu Ling Dance, and special guests Orchestre Symphonique des Jeunes de Strasbourg sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism, and Special Events. Free. Location: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston. For further information, contact 617-635-3911. | ||
| Summer Soul at the Boston Harbor Hotel: Soul Sound Revue Tuesday, 12 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm Sway to the soulful sounds at The Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City Entertainment Series. Artists will perform and set the groove to songs from musicians such as Marvin Gaye, Al Green, James Brown, Otis Redding, Roberta Flack, and Gladys Knight and the Pips. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe’s patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| Summer Video Boot Camp Tuesday through Friday, 12 through 15 August, 1:00pm – 5:00pm Young people ages 14-18 with the dream of being a filmmaker or new media artist are invited to participate in a week long Video Boot Camp, an intensive video, audio, and media art program at the ICA. All equipment provided. Fees: $300; $250 members; free for Boston Public School students; required lab fee of $30. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. For further information, contact Rosanna Flouty, Teen Programs Manager, at Rosanna Flouty or 617-478-3132 and to register for the program. | ||
| Summer Swing at the Boston Harbor Hotel: Tribute to Benny Goodman Wednesday, 13 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm Dance under the stars to the sounds of the White Heat Orchestra performing at The Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in the City Engertainment Series. This week will pay tribute to great clarinetist and bandleader Benny Goodman. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe’s patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| “Back to the Beaches” at Spectacle Island Thursday, 14 August, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Join The Boston Harbor Association for a visit to Spectacle Island. Visitors will learn about the island’s unique history, including its recent restoration, explore exhibits at the Visitor’s Center, and walk to the top of the island for breathtaking views of the city and the Harbor. Bring a beach towel and swimsuits as we enjoy the newest beach on Boston Harbor. Sand toys and free ice cream provided at the beach. Free, reservations required. For further information, contact The Boston Harbor Association at TBHA or 617-482-1722. | ||
| Summer Video Boot Camp Tuesday through Friday, 12 through 15 August, 1:00pm – 5:00pm Young people ages 14-18 with the dream of being a filmmaker or new media artist are invited to participate in a week long Video Boot Camp, an intensive video, audio, and media art program at the ICA. All equipment provided. Fees: $300; $250 members; free for Boston Public School students; required lab fee of $30. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. For further information, contact Rosanna Flouty, Teen Programs Manager, at Rosanna Flouty or 617-478-3132 and to register for the program. | ||
| Boston Natural Areas Network’s Greenway Festival Family Movie Series Thursday, 14 August 2008 5:30 – 8:00 pm Thursday nights are movie nights in Dorchester! Bring a blanket, chair, and popcorn and enjoy a family movie under the stars. Movies begin at sunset. Free. Location: Pope John Paul II Park, Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester. For further information, contact 617-542-7696. | ||
| HarborWalk Sounds: Cole De Genova Thursday, 14 August 2008 6:00 – 8:30 pm HarborWalk Sounds is the ICA's free series of outdoor concerts featuring students, faculty, and alumni from Berklee College of Music. Cole De Genova is a pianist, vocalist, songwriter, percussionist, and poet from Chicago with an eclectic musical background classical, jazz, blues, Cuban, Brazilian percussion, neo-soul, and hip hop. Admission free. Space limited. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Avenue, South Boston. For further information, contact 617-478-3100 or visit ICA. | ||
| Blues Barge at the Boston Harbor Hotel: Toni Lynn Washington Thursday, 14 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm Relax on the harbor to the Blues Barge concert series with performances on a floating stage anchored behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. This week, enjoy music performed by Toni Lynn Washington. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe’s patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| New England Aquarium Grand Slam Movie Series Thursday, 14 August 2008 8:10 pm Enjoy a classic baseball movie in the Simons IMAX theater, the largest screen in New England. This week will feature Field of Dreams, rated PG. Location: New England Aquarium, accessible by the MBTA Blue Line. For further information, contact New England Aquarium for ticket prices. | ||
| You Dance Fridays: Tap Tap Tap Friday, 15 August, 6:00pm The ICA’s popular dance parties next to the HarborWalk are back with four new styles to try. The Tap Tap Tap program begins with an hour of instruction followed by music by the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble and instruction by Sean Fielder. Free with museum admission. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. For further information, contact 617-478-3100 or visit ICA. | ||
| Summer Video Boot Camp Tuesday through Friday, 12 through 15 August, 1:00pm – 5:00pm Young people ages 14-18 with the dream of being a filmmaker or new media artist are invited to participate in a week long Video Boot Camp, an intensive video, audio, and media art program at the ICA. All equipment provided. Fees: $300; $250 members; free for Boston Public School students; required lab fee of $30. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. For further information, contact Rosanna Flouty, Teen Programs Manager, at Rosanna Flouty or 617-478-3132 and to register for the program. | ||
| Movies by Moonlight at the Boston Harbor Hotel: Rebecca Friday, 15 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm What better way to relax on a hot summer day than by revisiting Hollywood's film classics with the Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in the City Entertainment Series? Screening of Rebecca (1940) begins at dusk next to the HarborWalk. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe's patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| Fort Point Channel Summer Music Series: Greek music with Damien Stefanides & Anthony Pentikis Friday, 15 August 2008 6:00 – 7:00 pm Hear world music at the Summer Outdoor Music Series sponsored by Passim Folk Music and Cultural Center in collaboration with Friends of Fort Point Channel. Lead singer Damien Stefanides and bouzouki, a Greek string instrument similar to the mandolin, player Anthony Pentikis are premier players of Greek music in the United States. Free, ice cream courtesy of Hood. Location: Boston Children's Museum on Children's Wharf Park, 300 Congress Street, Boston. For further information, contact Passim Center. | ||
| Dorchester Beaches Festival Saturday, 16 August 2008 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Enjoy Boston Harbor’s Savin Hill Beach: swim, relax, participate in art projects, canoe, play field games, and more! In addition, learn area history and view old photos and maps. Activities for all ages. Free. Location: Savin Hill Beach, Dorchester. For further information, contact 617-542-7696. | ||
| Boston Harbor Islands Family Fun: Dixie, Swing and Jazz Sunday, 17 August 2008 12:00 to 4:00 pm Cruise to Spectacle Island to enjoy popular American songs on the Visitor’s Center porch, which overlooks the beach and has spectacular views of the Boston skyline. Admission free. Location: Depart from Long Wharf on the Harbor Islands Express. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Wild Edibles Walks on Grape and Bumpkin Islands Sunday, 17 August 2008 1:00 to 2:00 pm Follow park rangers as they show you the best places to pick food on these camping islands. Location: Go to Georges or Spectacle Island on the Harbor Islands Express, then take the Inter-Island Shuttle to Grape or Bumpkin Island. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Boston Harbor Islands Family Fun: Microwilderness Explorers Sunday, 17 August 2008 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Explore life in tide pools and beyond on Georges and Bumpkin Islands. Pails, buckets, and nets will be provided; leave an ID with the rangers to use them. Location: Depart from Long Wharf to go to Georges or Spectacle Island on the Harbor Islands Express, then take the Inter-Island Shuttle to Grape or Bumpkin Island. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Waterfront Performing Arts Series Tuesday, 19 August 2008 6:00 – 8:00 pm This popular series will include the talents of Boston Ballet, Chu Ling Dance, and special guests Orchestre Symphonique des Jeunes de Strasbourg sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism, and Special Events. Free. Location: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston. For further information, contact 617-635-3911. | ||
| Summer Soul at the Boston Harbor Hotel: Ray Greene & Innvervisions Tuesday, 19 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm Sway to the soulful sounds at The Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City Entertainment Series. Artists will perform and set the groove to songs from musicians such as Marvin Gaye, Al Green, James Brown, Otis Redding, Roberta Flack, and Gladys Knight and the Pips. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe’s patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| Summer Swing at the Boston Harbor Hotel: Tribute to Sinatra Featuring Steve Marvin Wednesday, 20 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm Dance under the stars to the sounds of the White Heat Orchestra performing at The Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in the City Entertainment Series. This week will pay tribute to Frank Sinatra and will feature Steve Marvin. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe’s patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| Fan Pier HarborWalkThursday, 21 August, Noon – 1:00pm Join TBHA's Vivien Li for a walk featuring panoramic views of Fort Point Channel and the waterfront, interpretive panels, public art at the Moakley Courthouse, and a briefing of the Fan Pier development. Free; reservations required. TBHA thanks Distrigas for its sponsorship of this program. Location: Moakley Federal Courthouse, Boston. For further information, contact contact The Boston Harbor Association at 617-482-1722, by email at TBHA, or visit TBHA. | ||
| Boston Natural Areas Network’s Greenway Festival Family Movie Series Thursday, 21 August 2008 5:30 – 8:00 pm Thursday nights are movie nights in Dorchester! Bring a blanket, chair, and popcorn and enjoy a family movie under the stars. Movies begin at sunset. Free. Location: Pope John Paul II Park, Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester. For further information, contact 617-542-7696. | ||
| HarborWalk Sounds: Pat Carroll Thursday, 21 August 2008 6:00 – 8:30 pm HarborWalk Sounds is the ICA's free series of outdoor concerts featuring students, faculty, and alumni from Berklee College of Music. Jazz saxophonist and San Francisco Bay Area native Pat Carroll performs this evening. Admission free. Space limited. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Avenue, South Boston. For further information, contact 617-478-3100 or visit ICA. | ||
| Blues Barge at the Boston Harbor Hotel: Chris Stovall Brown with Madeleine Hall Thursday, 21 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm Relax on the harbor to the Blues Barge concert series with performances on a floating stage anchored behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. This week, enjoy music performed by Chris Stovall Brown and Madeleine Hall. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe’s patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| You Dance Fridays: Bellydance Friday, 22 August, 6:00pm The ICA’s popular dance parties next to the HarborWalk are back with four new styles to try. The Bellydance program begins with an hour of instruction followed by music by Musaner and instruction by Johara. Men are welcome! Free with museum admission. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. For further information, contact 617-478-3100 or visit ICA. | ||
| Movies by Moonlight at the Boston Harbor Hotel: The Apartment Friday, 22 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm What better way to relax on a hot summer day than by revisiting Hollywood's film classics with the Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in the City Entertainment Series? Screening of The Apartment (1960) begins at dusk next to the HarborWalk. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe's patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| Fort Point Channel Summer Music Series: Singer-songwriter Mark Erelli Friday, 22 August 2008 12:00 – 1:00 pm Listen and enjoy world music at the Summer Outdoor Music Series sponsored by Passim Folk Music and Cultural Center in collaboration with Friends of Fort Point Channel. Mark Erelli, a veteran of the music scene, is known for his homespun sounds and deeply personal songs. Free, ice cream courtesy of Hood. Location: Boston Children's Museum on Children's Wharf Park, 300 Congress Street. For further information, contact Passim Center. | ||
| Boston Harbor Islands Family Fun: Dixie, Swing and Jazz Sunday, 24 August 2008 12:00 to 4:00 pm Cruise to Spectacle Island to enjoy popular American songs on the Visitor’s Center porch, which overlooks the beach and has spectacular views of the Boston skyline. Admission free. Location: Depart from Long Wharf on the Harbor Islands Express. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Wild Edibles Walks on Grape and Bumpkin Islands Sunday, 24 August 2008 1:00 to 2:00 pm Follow park rangers as they show you the best places to pick food on these camping islands. Location: Depart from Long Wharf to go to Georges or Spectacle Island on the Harbor Islands Express, then take the Inter-Island Shuttle to Grape or Bumpkin Island. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Boston Harbor Islands Family Fun: Microwilderness Explorers Sunday, 24 August 2008 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Explore life in tide pools and beyond on Georges and Bumpkin Islands. Pails, buckets, and nets will be provided; leave an ID with the rangers to use them. Location: Depart from Long Wharf to go to Georges or Spectacle Island on the Harbor Islands Express, then take the Inter-Island Shuttle to Grape or Bumpkin Island. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Summer Soul at the Boston Harbor Hotel: World Premier Band Tuesday, 26 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 Sway to the soulful sounds at The Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City Entertainment Series. Artists will perform and set the groove to songs from musicians such as Marvin Gaye, Al Green, James Brown, Otis Redding, Roberta Flack, and Gladys Knight and the Pips. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe’s patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| Summer Swing at the Boston Harbor Hotel: Eula Lawrence, Boston's First Lady of Swing Wednesday, 27 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm Dance under the stars to the sounds of the White Heat Orchestra performing at The Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in the City Engertainment Series. This week will pay tribute to Eula Lawrence. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe’s patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| Blues Barge at the Boston Harbor Hotel: Jeff Pitchell Thursday, 28 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm Relax on the harbor to the Blues Barge concert series with performances on a floating stage anchored behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. This week, enjoy music performed by Jeff Pitchell. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe’s patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| Boston Natural Areas Network’s Greenway Festival Family Movie Series Thursday, 28 August 2008 5:30 – 8:00 pm Thursday nights are movie nights in Dorchester! Bring a blanket, chair, and popcorn and enjoy a family movie under the stars. Movies begin at sunset. Free. Location: Pope John Paul II Park, Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester. For further information, contact 617-542-7696. | ||
| HarborWalk Sounds: Monterey Quartet Thursday, 28 August 2008 6:00 – 8:30 pm HarborWalk Sounds is the ICA's free series of outdoor concerts featuring students, faculty, and alumni from Berklee College of Music. Each fall, Berklee chooses four of its finest students to perform at the Monterey Jazz Festival. With graduation still ahead, the members of this Quartet already have dozens of professional credits, major awards, and concerts on their resumes. Admission free. Space limited. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Avenue, South Boston. For further information, contact 617-478-3100 or visit ICA. | ||
| Fort Point Channel Summer Music Series: Children's performer Sarah Hickman Friday, 29 August 2008 12:00 – 1:00 pm Listen and enjoy world music at the Summer Outdoor Music Series sponsored by Passim Folk Music and Cultural Center in collaboration with Friends of Fort Point Channel. Sarah Hickman performs her own songs. Free, ice cream courtesy of Hood. Location: Boston Children's Museum on Children's Wharf Park, 300 Congress Street. For further information, contact Passim Center. | ||
| Movies by Moonlight at the Boston Harbor Hotel: The Hustler Friday, 29 August 2008 6:00 – 10:00 pm What better way to relax on a hot summer day than by revisiting Hollywood's film classics with the Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in the City Entertainment Series? Screening of The Hustler (1961) begins at dusk next to the HarborWalk. Free. Dining at Intrigue Cafe's patio also available. Location: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For further information, contact the Boston Harbor Hotel at 617-439-7000 or visit Boston Harbor Hotel. | ||
| Institute of Contemporary Art Play Date: What Makes It Art? Saturday, 30 August 2008 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Enjoy the summer’s last Institute of Contemporary Art’s Free Family Day, entitled “What Makes It Art?” Pick up a Family Activity Guide in the lobby, then explore the ICA's permanent collection with your family. Create your own artworks in the Bank of America Art Lab or step outside for live music and sketching on the grandstand. Free for two adults per family with children 12 and under. Theater tickets free, available first-come, first-served. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Avenue, South Boston. For further information, contact 617-478-3100 or visit ICA. | ||
| Boston Harbor Islands Family Fun: Dixie, Swing and Jazz Sunday, 31 August 2008 12:00 to 4:00 pm Cruise to Spectacle Island to enjoy popular American songs on the Visitor’s Center porch overlooking the beach and spectacular views of the Boston skyline. Admission free. Location: Depart from Long Wharf on the Harbor Islands Express. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Wild Edibles Walks on Grape and Bumpkin Islands Sunday, 31 August 2008 1:00 to 2:00 pm Follow park rangers as they show you the best places to pick food on these camping islands. Location: Depart from Long Wharf to go to Georges or Spectacle Island on the Harbor Islands Express, then take the Inter-Island Shuttle to Grape or Bumpkin Island. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Boston Harbor Islands Family Fun: Microwilderness Explorers Sunday, 31 August 2008 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Explore life in tide pools and beyond on Georges and Bumpkin Islands. Pails, buckets, and nets will be provided; leave an ID with the rangers to use them. Location: Depart from Long Wharf to go to Georges or Spectacle Island on the Harbor Islands Express, then take the Inter-Island Shuttle to Grape or Bumpkin Island. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| September | ||
| HarborWalk Sounds: Manami Morita Thursday, 4 September 2008 6:00 – 8:30 pm HarborWalk Sounds is the ICA's free series of outdoor concerts featuring students, faculty, and alumni from Berklee College of Music. This week’s performance by Japan native Manami Morita who began playing classical piano at age four and discovered jazz at age 13. Admission free, space limited. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Avenue, South Boston. For further information, contact 617-478-3100 or visit ICA. | ||
| Boston Harbor Islands Family Fun: Dixie, Swing and Jazz Sunday, 7 September 2008 12:00 to 4:00 pm Cruise to Spectacle Island to enjoy popular American songs on the Visitor’s Center porch, which overlooks the beach and has spectacular views of the Boston skyline. Admission free. Location: Depart from Long Wharf on the Harbor Islands Express. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| HarborWalk Sounds: Katie Thiroux Thursday, 11 September 2008 6:00 – 8:30 pm The final performance of ICA’s 2008 HarborWalk Sounds, the free series of outdoor concerts by students, faculty, and alumni from Berklee College of Music, features Katie Thiroux, a jazz bassist and vocalist. Free, space limited. Location: The Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Avenue, South Boston. For further information, contact 617-478-3100 or visit ICA. | ||
| Great Brewster Island Boat Trip Saturday, 13 September, 12:00pm – 5:00pm Join the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands on a trip aboard the M/V Culebra, a beach landing vessel, to Great Brewster Island, the largest island in Boston's outer harbor. Great Brewster Island offers spectacular views of Boston's Inner Harbor, Massachusetts Bay, and Boston Lighthouse from atop 100-foot bluffs. Guided walks available or explore on your own. Location: Depart from Rowes Wharf Water Transport, Boston. For information or reservations, contact 781-740-4290, email Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands, visit Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands, or Rowes Wharf Water Transport | ||
| The Boston Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday, 13 – 14 September 2008 12:00 – 6:00 pm Mayor Thomas M. Menino presents this fifth annual festival to showcase Boston’s performing and visual arts scene. This anniversary festival will highlight a new international Boston sister-city presence, artisan foods, and a farmer’s market. The event is sponsored by Target, and Boston Magazine, and produced by the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism, and Special Events in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. Location: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston. For further information, contact 617-635-3911 or visit City of Boston. | ||
| The Boston Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday, 13 – 14 September 2008 12:00 – 6:00 pm Mayor Thomas M. Menino presents this fifth annual festival to showcase Boston’s performing and visual arts scene. This anniversary festival will highlight a new international Boston sister-city presence, artisan foods, and a farmer’s market. The event is sponsored by Target, and Boston Magazine, and produced by the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism, and Special Events in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. Location: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston. For further information, contact 617-635-3911 or visit City of Boston. | ||
| Boston Harbor Islands Family Fun: Dixie, Swing and Jazz Sunday, 14 September 2008 12:00 to 4:00 pm Cruise to Spectacle Island to enjoy popular American songs on the Visitor’s Center porch, which overlooks the beach and has spectacular views of the Boston skyline. Admission free. Location: Depart from Long Wharf on the Harbor Islands Express. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| Boston Harbor Islands Family Fun: Dixie, Swing and Jazz Sunday, 21 September 2008 12:00 to 4:00 pm Cruise to Spectacle Island to enjoy popular American songs on the Visitor’s Center porch, which overlooks the beach and has spectacular views of the Boston skyline. Admission free. Location: Depart from Long Wharf on the Harbor Islands Express. For further information, contact Boston Harbor Islands. | ||
| October | ||
| Peddocks Island Boat Trip Saturday, 11 October, 11:00am – 4:00pm Join the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands on a trip aboard the M/V Culebra, a beach landing vessel, to the five drumlins of Peddocks Island. Guided walks available or explore on your own. Location: Depart from Rowes Wharf Water Transport, Boston. For information or reservations, contact 781-740-4290, email Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands, visit Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands, or Rowes Wharf Water Transport | ||
