Outdoor Movie Nights
Enjoy Free Family Flicks on Wednesday nights at sundown at the back of Fort Independence at Castle Island. This week’s movie is Puss in Boots: Last Wish. For a full schedule and a bonus movie night at Hannon Playground info, visit here!
Take a Hike
Connecting 17 Boston neighborhoods from the Neponset River Reservation to Bunker Hill Monument, the Walking City Trail is a 27-mile hiking path through some of Boston’s most scenically immersive parks, urban wilds, gardens, and residential neighborhoods. The trail starts in Mattapan and ends at Bunker Hill. You can get the full details, including maps, here.
Boston Lights – A Lantern Experience
Come face-to-face with an ice-breathing dragon and more fantastical creatures in a frozen mythical land. Explore ancient Egypt, where you’ll discover towering pyramids, a 33-foot sphinx and awe-inspiring wildlife. Dive into an underwater adventure through a coral reef, featuring marine life from Down Under, and experience the rich cultural history of China through traditional lantern scenes including a 200-foot-long display of pagodas, cranes and lotuses, as well as a glowing walk-through dragon tunnel spanning over 80 feet. Get the details here!
BPDA Community Meeting: 88 Geneva Ave.
The BPDA is hosting a Public Meeting for the 88 Geneva Avenue project located in Dorchester. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Small Project Review Application. The meeting will include a presentation followed by a Q&A and comments from the general public and will take place on Tuesday, August 8th at 6pm. You can learn more here!
Outdoor Music Series at Franklin Park
Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park Outdoor Concerts in Franklin Park on Tuesday evenings at 6pm. Bring a lawn chair. Craft and food vendors. Please carpool, walk, bike, or take the #16 bus – parking is tight. Presented by the Franklin Park Coalition – www.franklinparkcoalition.org
Tuesday, August 1 – Caribbean Night – reggae to celebrate Jamaican Independence with Glen Washington, Roots Alley, and Safiya
Tuesday, August 8 – The E-Water Band
Tuesday, August 15 – national recording artist, Con Funk Shun
Tuesday, August 22 – Battle of the DJs
Franklin Park Jazz Festival – Saturday, September 16 1:00-7:00 PM
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.
