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BOSTON (WBZNewsRadio) - Can you believe we are already half way through July? With so many wonderful and exciting events happening, it's no wonder the summer is flying by.
SATURDAY
For a second year, the city of Boston is swapping vehicles for pedestrians for it's Open Streets Boston initiative.
Starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday morning, parking will be prohibited on both sides of Blue Hill Avenue from Alaska to Warren Streets. At 9 a.m. Blue Hill Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic between Cottage and Warren Streets.
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Blue Hill Avenue, between West Cottage Street to Warren Street.
Glover's Regiment Annual Summer Encampment.
It'll be a flash from the past in Marblehead this weekend, with a celebration from Glover's Marblehead Regiment at Fort Sewall. With something for everyone in the family, you won't want to miss this 18th century experience.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fort Sewall, Marblehead
ArtBeat Returns to Davis Square.
Some 100 crafts, community and food vendors will come together for a major celebration across two stages of music and dance in Somerville. Every year, the event comes complete with a theme and this year's is "Pulse."
"Let’s delve into all that pulses — things like hearts, cities, lights and drumbeats. Whatever the art form or mode of expression, we seek performances and activities that are brimming, beating, expanding, or keeping a sense of time. Let’s check the pulse of our city: How do we feel? What’s the state of our cultural health? Whether it’s dancers conveying rhythmic contractions or a large, kinetic sculpture that expands and contracts, we look forward to your interpretations of this theme!" The organization wrote on it's website.
11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 1 Davis Sq. Somerville.
"Find Your Voice with Cara Brindisi" at the Worcester Public Library.
Worcester county native and contestant on NBC's "The Voice", Brindisi is hosting a unique and free event on Saturday afternoon to talk to budding musicians looking to break into the business. She's expected to talk about her storytelling within her music, songwriting, and music therapy. If you're hoping to attend, you'll want to get there early, only the first 100-attendees will be admitted.
2:30 p.m. at Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Street. Worcester
The Jim Irsay Collection comes to the TD Garden.
The traveling museum of iconic artifacts from rock music, American history and pop culture has been making it's way around the country and now it's Boston's turn. Hosted by Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, this weekend's visit to Boston is the only New England stop on the tour.
The best part? The event is completely free, including a free concert by The Jim Irsay Band, featuring some of the most talented musicians around the globe.
Advance registration is required.
6:00 p.m. TD Garden, Boston
Brimfield Antique Market: Summer Session.
It's that time of year again and the summer session of the Brimfield Antique Flea Market is underway. Opening this past Tuesday, the market is open for a week of haggling and shopping. The market is only open three weeks of the year, so happy bargain hunting shoppers!
1 Main St. Ste 84, Brimfield
Inquilinos Boricuas En Acción's Festival Betances
It's a huge year for the annual Festival Betances, celebrating it's 50th year with the theme Salsa en el 23. It's the longest-running Latinx cultural celebration in New England and serves as a powerful tribute to a melting pot of Latinx heritages. With tons of delicious food, music and dance there will be something for everyone in the family. The festival is free and runs rain or shine.
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 100 W Dedham St, South End, Boston
It'll be a huge weekend for the Witch City, as the community of Salem celebrates Negro Election Day. The holiday has been observed in the city for some 283 years and honors the first Black voting system in the United States. Along with a free outdoor concert, this year's parade theme is "Celebrating Our Warriors, our heroes and sheroes."
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Salem Willows Park Shell, 165 Fort Avenue, Salem
Boston Little Saigon Night Market.
Forget the movies, this is more than just a market, it's a celebration of all things Vietnamese culture in Little Saigon. The Dorchester neighborhood will be full of live music, entertainment, games, street food and a beer garden.
4:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m., Dorchester Ave, between Park St. and Adams St., including Town Field Park, Dorchester
If you've ever wanted to wander the zoo with a cold beer in hand, here's your chance. Franklin Park Zoo is back with their "Brew at the Zoo" beer tasting event. This year there will be more than 40 different kinds of beer and hard seltzer. Everything starts at 5 p.m. and the Zoo will be closing early at 1 p.m. to prepare for the event.
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Franklin Park Zoo, Boston
SUNDAY
Swampscott Veterans Beach Party
It'll be one big party at Red Rock Park in Lynn for veterans and their families. Put on by the Swampscott/Lynn E.F. Gilmore Disabled American veterans, the event was made possible with funding from a Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Better Beach Program grant.
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Red Rock Park, Lynn.
Caribbean Food Festival On Birch.
You better bring your appetite this weekend if you're planning on attending the annual Caribbean Food Festival. With so many authentic and locally owned Caribbean restaurants in the area, it's bound to be a celebration of food and culture. Aside from the eats, there will be live music and entertainment.
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Birch Street, Boston
Music will fill the air along Soldiers Field Road in Allston on Sunday at the annual Jazz Festival. This year attendees will hear from saxophonist Braxton Cook, singer Michael Mayo, keyboardist Anatassiya Petrova and more.
1:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m., Herter Park Amphitheater, 1175 Soldiers Field Rd. Allston
Watch The Red Sox From The Boston Common
A busy corner of Boston Common will be transformed into a mini-Fenway park when the Red Sox game against the Chicago Cubs Sunday afternoon. With the promise of recreating Jersey Street, the event is sure to bring Fenway favorites outside the stadium. The event kicks off at 12:30 p.m. with the first pitch thrown at 2:20 p.m. Our advice? Bring a blanket and get a spot early.
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Boston Common, Beacon and Charles Streets.
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