Weekend Picks – August 22nd

History in Motion

USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway on Friday, August 22nd, from Charlestown Navy Yard at 10:00 A.M. The cruise will be visible from the Boston Harborwalk, Castle Island, and Charlestown Navy Yard. A 21-gun salute will be fired at approximately 11:30 A.M., viewable from Fort Independence on Castle Island. This sail will commemorate the War of 1812 victory over the HMS Guerriere. Great viewing spots include the Charlestown Navy Yard, the Harbor Walk, and Castle Island!

Noche Cubana!

Join Zumix for an evening of food, dancing, music, art, and an auction to celebrate Cuban revolutionary history and culture and to raise funds for the Hatuey Project. The Hatuey Project provides life-saving medical aid to the Cuban people, such as children’s cancer medications, to overcome the crippling effects of the US blockade.  You can get your tickets here! 

Treat yourself!

La Sultana Bakery features a variety of delicious baked goods from cupcakes to flan they even have Colombian specialities like palmertias and peras!  You can check out the full menu here! 

Handle Bar x Tall Ship

The Handle Bar is hosting an outdoor SCULPT event you don’t want to miss at the Tall Ship on Saturday at 10am! Enjoy your morning workout by the sea, with a view. Bring your own mat and water!  You can book your class through the North End Studio here!

Bubbles + Botanticals

ReelHouse is hosting a Kettle One Bubbles and Botanicals event on Sunday from 2pm-6pm.  Stop by and try one!

Drinks + Apps on the Roof

Enjoy some tropical summery cocktails and appetizers on the Layover’s Rooftop Bar!

Take a sunrise or sunset kayak tour

What better way to start or end your day than with a guided sunrise or sunset kayak tour of Boston Harbor? The Piers Park Sailing Center offers guided sunrise and sunset tours this weekend! It’s a great way to explore the city from the ocean!  You can book the morning session here and the evening one here!  Kayaking at Piers Park helps support its public access, youth, and adaptive programs.  They are also open for regular public kayaking; you can reserve a time to kayak the Piers Park Cove by booking here. 

Pop Up Music in the Neighborhood

The Greenway is hosting Pop up Music along the Greenway with local East Boston talent on Sunday, August 24th from 4:30pm-6:30pm!

Brian Gannon at the Blue Caboose (Entrance on Bremen Street, in Jeffries Point, cross street Marginal Street)

Mario Santiago at Airport T Station (Entrance at Bremen and Brooks Street)

Nick Grondin at Wood Island T Station ( behind T station along the Greenway, entrance at the connector via the East Boston Public Library)

SPORTS!

Red Sox vs. Yankees – Friday, August 22nd at 7:05pm, Saturday, August 23rd at 1:05pm, Sunday, August 24th at 7:10pm

US Open – Schedule 

Here are  7 Places to Watch in the Neighborhood!