Weekend Picks – August 2nd

Summer Sip + Stem

Welcome to Summer Sip & Stem by Garden Gate Farms with Downeast Cider at the East Boston Pop-Up Cider Garden on Sunday from 1:30-4pm!  Create a beautiful floral arrangement for your home while sipping on a refreshing cider. Throughout the event, you will learn tips and tricks for turning a grocery store bouquet into a long-lasting and professional-looking vase arrangement. Don’t miss out on this unique experience, and a perfect way to spend a summer day on the harbor in East Boston!  You can get all the details here! 

Drinks + Apps on the Roof

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

Summer Community Day at Atlantic Works Gallery

Atlantic Works Gallery is celebrating the Cultures of East Boston on Saturday, August 3rd from 2pm-6pm featuring free family fun including an art exhibition, a film + discussion, food, music and dancing! The Atlantic Works Gallery is located at 80 Border 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! 

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. 

Visit Angela’s Cafe

Recently winning the Best of Boston Award for Best Neighborhood Restaurant, order up some Mexican favorites like tacos, guacamole and burritos from Angela’s Cafe! 

Take an ice cream road trip

Listen up, ice cream lovers—and honestly, who doesn’t love ice cream? The state of Massachusetts just launched its new ice cream trail, featuring over 100 spots for locally made ice cream!  You can check it out here! 

Take a free workout

The Boston Parks Department offers free summer workouts!  You can check out the list here! 

SPORTS!

Red Sox vs. Rangers – Friday August 2nd at 8pm, Saturday August 3rd at 7pm, and Sunday August 4th at 2:30pm.

The 2024 Olympics are on!   You can check all all the international sports action schedule here! 

Here are  7 Places to Watch in the Neighborhood! 

Check back, as this list may be updated.