5 Things You Should Know This Week – August 5th

Sumner Tunnel will reopen on Monday

After a month-long closure this summer, the Sumner Tunnel is expected to reopen on Monday.  Thank goodness!  Get the details here! 

National Night Out

Get ready for an evening of fun, community spirit and safety awareness across the city!  It’s National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th.  Meet Mayor Wu, Police Commissioner Michael Cox and BPD Command Staff.  There will be kids activities, food and entertainment.  Plus, awards for Boston’s crime watch groups! 6:30-8:30 pm | East Boston (A-7) – LoPresti Park (33 Sumner Street) 

Dine Out Boston is Back!

This two-week culinary celebration, with more than 175 participating restaurants, provides diners an opportunity to enjoy delicious deals at restaurants across Greater Boston and restaurateurs the chance to bring in new patrons to their establishments. Participating restaurants will offer prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner, with many offering takeout and delivery options as well. Restaurants select one of three price points and customize their lunch and dinner menus: lunch at $22, $27, $32 or $36 and dinner at $36, $41, $46, or $55. Restaurants can offer as many courses as they desire at their selected price. This delicious celebration takes place from August 4th – August 17th and there are two Eastie restaurants participating! Get the details here! 

The Handle Bar x Tall Ship

On Saturday, August 10th, the Handle Bar is setting up an outdoor studio at the beautiful Tall Ship Boston! Tap it back with an ocean breeze and a spectacular view, then hang out on the pier to get your weekend started off right! They’ll be offering 5 CYCLE classes! starting at 8am Get all the details here! 

Roll with it!

The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway will be hosting bocce on Friday at 6 pm.   Equipment will be provided, and no experience is required.  Just some casual play and fun! Bocce sets and equipment are available at the YMCA.