Weekend Picks – June 28th

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! 

Official Friday Beers Summer Party

Tall Ship Boston is hosting Official Friday Beers Summer Party with your first mates Rusty and Doitche on Friday from 4pm-8pm!

Get Crafty

The Mary Ellen Welch Greenway is hosting a unique opportunity for kids to create paper mache art! Pascal Gangi will demonstrate and instruct participants in creating their own art projects! Paint and glue will be used, so dress accordingly. This fun event will take place at the East Boston Public Library on Saturday from 10am-12pm.

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. 

Bleeding Green Deal at Tea by the Sea

In celebration of the Celtics 2024 Championship, Tea by the Sea is offering a Buy One, Get One Free for Matcha lattes until June 30th!

Last Chance to See My Window: Drawings by Leigh Hall

Atlantic Works Gallery June exhibition is a solo show of the artwork of AWG founding member Leigh Hall.  visitors will see four large-scale, wall-size “tape drawings!” The show ends on June 29th!

Treat Yourself

Enjoy some fresh croissants on Saturday mornings at EBO Grocery!  They recently won the Best of Boston Award for Best Gourmet Grocer! 

Celebration of Music + Culture at Zumix

The Zumix Teen Council Presents Celebration of Music + Culture on Friday, June 28th from 6pm-10pm at 260 Sumner Street.  Open to the Public! Bring a dish that represents you and your culture!

Jungle Jim’s Balloon Magic Show

Calling all kids! On Saturday from 1pm-2pm enjoy Jungle Jim’s Balloon Magic Show at the Eastie Public Library!

Enjoy a frozen drink at Eastie’s newest rooftop bar

Enjoy tropical drinks at Eastie’s newest rooftop destination, The Layover atop Cunard Tavern! Sip handcrafted cocktails amid lush greenery, vibrant ambiance, and panoramic views——the ultimate urban escape.  Enjoy The Layover’s walk-up window bar offering craft beer, wine by the glass, specialty cocktails, and a rooftop dining menu!  Get all the details here! 

Let’s get some ice cream

When the summer sun is shining bright, there’s nothing quite like indulging in a refreshing ice-cold treat to beat the heat. In East Boston, you’ll find a delightful array of frozen dessert spots that cater to every palate and preference. From exotic flavors to unique combinations, here are the best places to savor ice cream and icy delights in this vibrant neighborhood. Check out our roundup! 

Take a free workout

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

SPORTS

Red Sox vs. Padres – Friday June 28th at 7pm, Saturday June 29th at 4pm, and Sunday June 30th at 1:35pm.

Here are  7 Places to Watch in the Neighborhood! 

Check back, as this list may be updated.