SoWa Artists Guild’s July events continue
SoWa Sundays will be held on July 12, 19, and 26, beginning at 11 a.m. SoWa Artists Guild events, which are free and open to the public, are held at 450 Harrison Ave.
Nichols House Museum offering summer programming
The Nichols House Museum at 55 Mt. Vernon St. will offer Brahmins & Bohemians Beacon Hill walking tours on July 16 and Aug.13 at 6 p.m.
Summer evenings are perfect for exploring the neighborhood. Join the Nichols House Museum for a relaxed ramble around the Hill. Enjoy the charming details of our beautiful neighborhood as we chat about some of the artists and writers who lived on the Hill when the Nichols family was in residence at 55 Mount Vernon St.
Also, the Nichols House is open for guided tours Tuesday through Sunday, with expanded hours on the weekends. The museum is fully air conditioned.
For more information and tickets, visit: nicholshousemuseum.org
Boston Children’s School summer and school-year rolling admissions
The Boston Children’s School is currently accepting students, ages 3-8, for both this summer and the 2026-’27 academic year. The Summer Fun Program runs from July 7 through Aug. 14, with field trips, weekly themed activities, daily trips to the pool at the Clubs at Charles River Park, and much more.
Visit website www.bostonchildrensschool.org to learn more, or call 617-367-6239 or email [email protected] to discuss enrollment for the summer and/or fall.
FOSEL to offer Jazz & Blues concerts in Library Park
Friends of the South End Library (FOSEL) is again sponsoring free Jazz & Blues concerts with Pat Loomis & Friends every other Tuesday from July 7 to Aug. 18 starting at 6:30 p.m. in Library Park.
Concerts will include “Miles at 100: A Tribute To Miles Davis,” with Scott Aruda (trumpet) Adonis Martin (keyboards), Daniel Day (bass), and Zeke Martin (drums), on July 21; “Saxophone Colossus: A Salute To Sonny Rollins,” with Brett Walberg (tenor sax), Adonis Martin (piano), Daniel Day (bass ), Zeke Martin (drums) on Aug. 4; and A Funky Dance Party, with Ivory Jones and White Chocolate, featuring Joey Mazzarella (keyboards), Daniel Day (bass), and Zeke Martin (drums) on Aug. 18.
Bastille Day Celebration 2026
Celebrate French culture and heritage on Sunday, July 12, starting at 5 p.m. The French Library / Alliance Française of Boston & Cambridge in the Back Bay will be hosting their annual Bastille Day Celebration with food, drinks, and festivities for the community.
Noah Kahan at Fenway Park
Live Nation and the Boston Red Sox welcome the return of Noah Kahan to Fenway Park. The Nucar Fenway Concert Series will feature the artist for multiple dates, including upcoming shows on July 10 and 11, starting at 6:30 p.m. He will be joined by special guests Gigi Perez and Annabelle Dinda.
Copley Square Farmers Market
Stock up on fresh, local produce and artisan goods right in the heart of the Back Bay. The Copley Square Farmers Market runs every Tuesday starting at 11 a.m.
Hands-On: Fresh Egg Pasta Shapes at Eataly
Learn the art of pasta making at Eataly Boston in the Back Bay. On Wednesday, July 15 at 5 p.m., join a hands-on class dedicated to crafting fresh egg pasta shapes.
Neighborhood Concert Series in the South End
The City of Boston’s Neighborhood Concert Series comes to the South End on July 20. Come out and enjoy a live performance by the band “Be Kind Rewind” in a great community atmosphere.