Weekend Picks – June 6th

Coffee Hour with the Mayor

Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the dates and locations for the 2025 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in partnership with Dunkin’® and Star Market. Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services and resident concerns. Through personal conversations and a suggestion box at each site, residents can share how the City of Boston can improve parks, public areas, and City services.  Eastie’s coffee hour will take place on Friday, June 6th from 10am-11am at East Boston Memorial Park, Porter and Orleans Streets

History in Motion

USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway Friday, June 6th, 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 D-Day.

Pride Drag Brunch at Cunard Tavern

This isn’t just brunch—it’s a dazzling, high-energy PRIDE celebration featuring fierce drag performances, delicious food, and Absolut cocktails that’ll have you living your best life. 🍸✨ Doors open at 10:30 AM, so arrive early to sip mimosas, enjoy Absolut drink specials, and snag the best seats in the house. Then, get ready for jaw-dropping performances and non-stop entertainment when the show kicks off at 11:30am at Cunard Tavern in East Boston on Saturday, June 14th! Hosted by the fabulous Rocky Graziano, with show-stopping performances from Rose Quartz, Abby Cummings, and Lakia Mondale!  You can learn more here!  Here are more Pride events happening in and around the neighborhood.

The Return of the Layover

Picture yourself sipping a frozen drink surrounded by lush greenery, with amazing views of the city and a gentle summer breeze in the air!   This exact scenario is the backdrop of Eastie’s tropical rooftop destination, The Layover! This ultimate urban escape sits atop Cunard Tavern at 24 Orleans Street and is now open!

Battista Bootcamp at the Tall Ship

Join Battista Bootcamp on June 7 at Boston’s premier outdoor venue, the Tall Ship, for a 1-hour group fitness workout followed by a social hour presented by White Claw. Over 100 tickets already sold! Get the details here! 

New Show at AWG – The Noun Show

Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG) is thrilled to announce that its June exhibition will be The Noun Show, photography by Jean M Bernstein and Eric Hess. This enticing artistic presentation opens Saturday, June 7th, with a super cool reception from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. and closes Saturday, June 28th. Get all the details here! 

Live Music at the ReelHouse

Sunday Funday! Enjoy a cocktail and an appetizer while you listen to live music on Sunday, May 4th from 2pm-6pm!

Patio Season in Eastie 

Patio Season is here…well, if the weather cooperates! If we get lucky enough to see a sunny weekend day, check out all the patios in the neighborhood! Drinks taste even better in the sunshine! Check out our guide to get all the scoop!

Get Moving

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2025 Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The series offers 25 free weekly classes both virtually and in City of Boston parks through August 30th. The series offers a wide range of classes, including Yoga, Chair Yoga, HIIT,  ZUMBA®, Kick It By Eliza®, Walking Group, Strength and Balance, Line Dancing, Barre Fusion, and Latin Fusion Dance. The program is tailored to the interests of residents and participants, including age-friendly classes for families, older adults, and those new to fitness classes. For more information and a link to the full schedule, visit boston.gov/fitness.

SPORTS!!:

Red Sox vs. Yankees– Friday, June 6th at 7:05pm, Saturday, June 7tht at 7:35pm, Sunday, June 8th at 7:10pm

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Schedule here! 

NBA Championships  – Schedule here! 

Here are  7 Places to Watch in the Neighborhood! 

Check back as this list may be updated!