5 Things You Should Know This Week – July 22nd

Alianza Park Series featuring a pop-up beer garden in the neighborhood is here!

Roundhead Brewing Company and Fresh Food Generation recently announced the Alianza Park Series, a first-of-its-kind mobile beer garden and hospitality series coming to seven neighborhood parks across the City of Boston. Alianza Park Series combines a menu of small-batch brews from the Latino-owned Roundhead Brewing Company and farm-to-plate Caribbean American eats from Fresh Food Generation. Alianza (“Alliance”) speaks to the business partnership and invites attendees to travel and build community across Boston neighborhoods. Now in Eastie – July 17th – July 27th Lopresti Park 33 Sumner Street, Easton Boston

Eastie Beach Bash

The Eastie Beach Bash will be an exciting event for local organizations and our partner programs to bring their summer camp and youth attendees to the beach! Save the Harbor will provide face painting, fishing along the shore, music, and local food. Piers Park Sailing will be providing free kayaking, and A Trike Called Funk’s resident DJ Edword Galan will play a fun-filled mix of music alongside resident MC & Dance Lead Aaron Myers intermittently facilitating easy-to-follow dance activities. Trike Called Funk is also partnering with EforAll Roxbury to facilitate creative, hands-on activities for children ranging from music- and art-making to multi-sensory play experiences. Other partners include Katia Kolpakova, who will provide block printing art, and VOLO Sports, who will run free soccer games for kids. This fun event takes place on Tuesday, July 23rd from 10am-1pm at Constitution Beach.

Taste of Eastie Returns on July 23rd

East Boston Main Streets will host the 28th Annual “Taste of Eastie” on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Tall Ship, weather permitting (rain date July 30, 2024). For 28 years, Taste of Eastie has been East Boston’s largest charity dining event. It sells out every year, with attendees eager to try a “taste” of Eastie’s diverse local cuisine and support Eastie. We highly recommend arriving early to avoid missing out on any of the amazing food. Tickets are $50 in advanced and $60 on the day of the event! Purchase your ticket here! 

S’morey Time at the Eastie Library

The East Boston Public Library will host a special story hour called S’morey Time featuring stories and activities about the adventure of camping!  Takes place on Tuesday, July 23rd at 3:30pm.

Try the Best of the Best Winners

The Boston Globe just announced its Best of the Best List! Here are the winners from Eastie! Make a plan this weekend to check them out!