Virtual Candidates Forum for At-Large City Council Set for July 13
The Boston Wards 4 and 5 Democratic Committees will be hosting a virtual candidate forum for the Boston City Council At-Large race on Thursday, July 13, at 6:30 p.m.
R.S.V.P. to attend at http://bostoncitycouncilat-large2023.eventbrite.com/.
Festival Betances Parade Set for July 15 in South End
The Ellis South End Neighborhood Association will hold its Festival Betances Parade on Saturday, July 15, from noon to 8 p.m.
Support neighbors in Villa Victoria to celebrate 50 years of Festival Betances. Join other Ellis South End Neighborhood Association community members in a short walk around the neighborhood carrying the new Ellis banner before the family-friendly festival featuring music, costumes, and dancing.
The group will be gathering in the square (100 West Dedham St) at 11:45 a.m. to have fun with friends next door.
Visit https://ibaboston.org/events/festival-betances for more information on the event.
Fenway Connects! Kicks Off Saturday, July 15
Fenway Connects! kicks off Saturday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fenway Community Center at 1282 Boylston St.
The event, made possible through support from the Boston Planning & Development Agency’s Fenway Beautification funds, will feature chalk art and play pop ups.
Free Jazz and Blues Concerts at South End Branch Library Park This Summer
Friends of the South End Branch Library will be sponsoring free Jazz and Blues concerts Pat Loomis and friends on Tuesdays, July 18 and Aug. 1, 15, and 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the South End Branch Library part at 685 Tremont St. Please bring your own chairs.
For more information, visit friendsofsouthendlibrary.org.
Upcoming Events Sponsored by Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association
The Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association presents Summer Concerts on the third Thursdays of July and August, including on July 20, and Aug. 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Worcester Square. Bring a blanket and a snack or dinner and enjoy a variety of musical groups under the trees.
The park will be open for Summer Open Sundays from 1 to 7 p.m. on several Sundays throughout the summer, including on July 9 and 30, Aug. 20, and Sept. 24. Enjoy a relaxing time in the park, bring some games and enjoy the view on the square. For hygiene purposes (small park, lots of kiddos running around barefoot), you are asked to leave your pets at home.
You can find updates at online at worcestersquare.org, or at Facebook.com/worcestersquare/events.
Free Outdoor Concerts at 401 Park in The Fenway
Berklee College of Music’s Summer Series continues with live music from noon to 1:30 p.m. on the outdoor lawn at 401 Park in The Fenway, including Shan Kam on Tuesday, Aug. 8; and Mia Walz on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Bring your lunch and enjoy free performances that span all genres by musicians from Berklee College of Music. Performances will be rescheduled in the event of inclement of weather.
Open Newbury Continues
Newbury Street will be closed to vehicle traffic every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Oct. 15 for Open Newbury.
The route will be the same as previous years, with Newbury Street closed to cars from Berkeley Street to Massachusetts Avenue. Parking will be restricted on Newbury Street and adjacent streets, with enforcement beginning at 5 a.m. Signs will be posted informing drivers of the change.
Visit https://www.boston.gov/departments/transportation/open-newbury-street for more information on Open Newbury.