5 Things You Should Know This Week – August 4th
Dine Out Boston Returns
Dine Out Boston is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of delicious deals at participating restaurants. This delicious dining event takes place August 3rd – August 16th. Enjoy lunch + dinner at participating restaurants – lunch $27 | $32 | $36 and dinner $38 | $46 | $55. Excludes tax and gratuities. In Dorchester, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, Shanti Restaurant, and Venezia are participating. You can check out the full list of participating restaurants here!
The return of Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience at Franklin Park Zoo
Prepare to be dazzled as you wander through this immersive experience filled with lanterns, interactive displays and Instagrammable moments at every turn. Boston Lights draws inspiration from natural habitats around the globe, including mountainous plateaus, rainforest canopies and undersea reefs. This year, walk through our shimmering mystical forest, which features floral-themed light tunnels, mythical animal designs, and a majestic glowing owl, measuring over 22 feet tall! Discover China’s rich heritage as you journey through a dazzling array of traditional lanterns, featuring pandas, pheasants, peacocks and dragons. You can get all the details here!
McGonagle’s Gives Back on Mondays
Dine out for Dorchester Little League 12U’s road to Cooperstown on Monday, August 4th from 10am-11pm at McGonagle’s. 15% of you rbill will be donated directly to the team!
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 5th. 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! Follow BPD on Instagram for the schedule!
Summertime Movies in the Neighborhood
Here are some fun movie nights and programs to participate in this summer! For the outdoor movies, don’t forget a beach chair or blanket to sit on! Check out the schedule here.
Have an awesome week!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
