The (Long) Weekend Guide: June 29th- July 4th!
This week we’re bringing you a special Long Weekend edition of our weekend guide, with a mix of free events, historic highlights, and 4th of July celebrations in style so you can get outside or stay in the ac without missing any of fun or the sights.
Thursday, July 29th: Harvard Art Museums at Night!
Stop by Harvard Art Museums from 5-9 for a summer evening of art, fun, food, and more on an extra special Museums at Night to celebrate American Watercolors, 1880–1990: Into the Light—both the exhibition and the book! This event is free and open to everyone.
Come dressed in your favorite watercolor-inspired style and enjoy watercolor-themed activities throughout the evening. There will also be brief tours of the exhibition, starting at 5:30pm and ending at 8pm. In the Materials Lab, learn about the techniques and qualities of watercolor paint, and try your hand at some of the painting tricks used by artists featured in the exhibition.
Food and drink will be available for purchase in the spectacular Calderwood Courtyard, all set against the smooth sounds of Boston’s own DJ C-Zone. The featured local vendors for the June At Night event are Basho Japanese Brasserie and Night Shift Brewing.
June 30th: Summer Sounds on the Patio
Boston Public Market has a new live music series: Summer Sounds on the Patio! Stop by the BPM patio every Friday from 5-7pm for live music! Grab a drink from The Pine Bar truck, some bites from local food vendors inside the Market, then find a spot on the patio to relax and enjoy the sweet sounds of summer. All live music is free and open to the public, come early to reserve a seat on the patio!
July 1st: Fireworks Cruise!
Embark on a Premier Boston 4th of July Weekend Fireworks dinner Cruise for an elegant evening celebrating on the Boston Harbor! Indulge in the summer’s biggest celebration with delicious summer cocktails, plated, chef-prepared menus, top-notch service, and a spectacular front row seat on the water for the Boston Harborfest fireworks. DJ sets the mood while you soak in the skyline from an intimate, climate-controlled interior and open-air rooftop decks. You’ll delight in awe-inspiring sights, like Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, and Boston's Seaport District as you kick off summer with the ultimate 4th of July Weekend celebration!
July 2nd: Trivia Night at 21st Amendment
The 21st Amendment seems like the perfect place to play trivia on a historic long weekend! While we can’t guarantee this is the edition for history buffs, you are bound to have fun with your friends (teams of up to 6 people) and they have prizes that vary from gift certificates to t-shirts.
July 4th USS Constitution View Cruise
The USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world and is based in Boston’s Charlestown Navy Yard. There is a Boston-area story that says that in order for Constitution to remain a commissioned vessel in the United States Navy, she must get underway in Boston Harbor at least once every year. This is a myth, however Old Ironside does turnaround every July 4th.
Celebrate the 4th of July is style, and in air conditioning, while on the water touring Boston Harbor and getting close to the historic USS Constitution. Lunch buffet included and delicious summer cocktails are available on the special excursion of City Cruises.
