@BostonAttitude Top Picks for the Weekend July 15 -17, 2016

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Top Boston Picks for the Weekend July 15 -17, 2016

It's now late July and I have to apologize for the late post, I have been out enjoying Boston this summer. Last night I stopped off to see Smash Mouth at Outside the Box on Boston Common. I then stopped in at the OTBi after party hosted at the Revere Hotel Rooftop.  So I was a little busy today playing catch up. 

Here's my @bostonattitude "TOP PICKS" for this weekend around Boston.

Get out and "Experience Boston" 

Outside the Box - If you haven't heard about this event yet, please come out from under the rock you have been hiding under. The Boston Common is alive with FREE live performances from local artists and headline acts. It's all free and open to the public. 

Bao Bao Grand Reopening - Chinatowns favorite bakery is reopening on Saturday July 16, 2016 with a lion dance celebration and samples of their amazing pastries. Stop by at 11am and after visit their sister venue Double Chin just next door.  

South End Open Market @ Ink Block - Every Sunday through October Boston has an awesome Open Market with Food Trucks, Farmer's Market, Artists and Designers and Sips and Shops Beer Garden brought to you by Boston Calling.

Babes Bike Boston - Join Femmechanics for their 2nd Annual BABES BIKE BOSTON ALLEYCAT! BBB is an alleycat for FTW (femme and/or trans and/or women) riders of all biking abilities! Kicking off at Copley Square at 4pm on Saturday. 

WGBH Craft Beer Fest - Love beer? This event is for you. Celebrate the 4th annual Craft Beer Fest with music performances while sampling some of New England's best beers. Oh and enjoy some awesome local eats from Boston food trucks too.  

Herb Chambers Coffee & Cars - On Sunday, July 17, Herb Chambers will host the early morning meet-up of classic, vintage and specialty car owners and enthusiasts from all over New England at his Flagship Motorcars of Lynnfield dealership located on Route 1. 

NAMASTE Yoga at ICA Boston - Join PopupAsana and some of your favorite yoga instructors for an all-levels yoga class at the ICA's awesome deck overlooking the Boston waterfront.

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The @BostonAttitude TOP PICKS for the Weekend of July 8 - 10, 2016

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The @BostonAttitude TOP PICKS for the Weekend of July 8 - 10, 2016

It's Friday, the weekend is here and like always we have found some fun things for you to do around Boston.  

This week I have searched through many events to put together the BEST picks on what's happening around Boston for you.

Have a great weekend!!

Free Fun Fridays - Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation every Friday, from the end of June through the end of August, multiple sites are open for free. 

Happy Gilmore at Lawn on D - Crush some Downeast Cider and watch Happy Gilmore on the Big Screen. See this weekends Lawn on D schedule here.

7th Annual World Naked Bike Ride Boston - If you haven't heard Saturday, July 9, 2016 is the World Naked Bike Ride. And if you are wondering? It is exactly what it sounds like. Hundreds will bare what they dare and ride through the streets of Boston and Cambridge. This could be a warning too? 

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Boozy Brunch with DJ JesseJess at Double Chin - Brunch meets Asian Fusion. Double Chin, a modern Hong Kong Style cafe in Boston's Chinatown will have a live DJ , Bloodys and Mimosas along with some of the most creative brunch items for your dining pleasure.   

Racing and Food Truck Festival at Suffolk Downs - Live racing return to Suffolk Downs this weekend with Food Trucks, Bounce Houses and plenty of fun for the whole family.

Epic Silence Dance Party - A floating dance party is happening in Boston, this Saturday.  Meet up at Fountain outside the Park Street T Stop at 8:45 and dance your way around Boston. ****DUE TO RAIN FORECASTED THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 23RD. 

JP Porchfest - The 3rd annual Jamaica Plain Porchfest is this Saturday. Celebrate the porch in JP with music, theatre, dance, spoken storytelling and circus arts. 

South End Open Market at INK Block!! - Every Sunday through October Boston has an awesome Open Market with 14 Food Trucks, 20 Farmer's Market 120 Artists and Designers and Sips and Shops brought to you by Boston Calling.

Keep up with BostonAttitude and all my happenings on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. 

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Your @BostonAttitude July 4th Weekend!!

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Here's the 411 of July 4th in Boston!

Happy Birthday America!!

 

Boston is one of the best places to celebrate the birth of America, After All, we did have a little role in the birth of our great country. Here's our @BostonAttitude TOP PICKS to celebrating July 4th in and around Boston!! 

Have a Happy & Safe July 4th!!!

Boston Harborfest - The country's largest 4th of July Celebration with 100s of family activities over a four days period. From the Opening day celebrations to Duck Tours and live entertainment Harborfest has something for the whole family.

The July 3rd/4th at the Hatch Shell /July 4th Spectacular -This year's Boston Pops Firework Spectacular Features Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato. It will be televised on WBZ-TV. See Schedule Below

Red, White & Blue Sangria @ Davio's Boston

 

Davio's Boston Special July 4th Special Menu Items- On July 2 & 3rd Davio's Boston has one hell of a special burger for you to try. It also pairs nicely with their special Sangria. 

 

Surf N’ Turf Burger @Davio's Boston

Cask n' Flagon Marshfield - Check out this all-star July 4th Weekend lineup fit for America's birthday with specials from the bar, kitchen and more... 

 

All American Hot Dogs at Legal Sea Foods Charles Square - July at the Legal Sea Foods in Charles Square is all about the classic American Hot Dog. Stop in this weekend or all of July and grab one. 

 

See the Queen Mary 2 - Queen Mary 2 will be docked in Boston from noon July 4th, docking overnight for our fireworks spectacular and sets sail again Tuesday July 5th.

Other July 4th Celebrations in Massachusetts - Newton, Natick, Needham, Burlington, Lexington, Quincy, Chatham, Springfield.

The Boston Red Sox are playing at home this July 4th Weekend  -   (See Schedule Here)

 

The USS Mesa Verde will be docked at the North Jetty in the Boston Seaport - Stop off, take a photo or a tour of this awesome US. Naval Ship

 

Red White & Ewe at the Liberty Hotel - Celebrate the 4th at the Liberty Hotel with a creative menu of Lamb, Live music and tasty Libations.  

5th Annual Sam Adams Independence Day Bash -   For the fifth year on the 3rd of July Ned Devine's in Faneuil Hall rocks out with a special night of live music and of course Sam Adams Brew. 

 Fourth-A-JuLuau at Bukowskis Tavern -  Bukowskis in Cambridge’s Inman Square will host a luau-themed celebration in honor of our nation’s fiftieth state. Grass Skirts coconut bras and the Hawaiian Luau Burger + more. An event not to miss.  

 Coppersmith CountryFest -  On July 3rd, Coppersmith will host the first annual “Coppersmith CountryFest,” an all-day party featuring live country music, a special barbecue menu, a cornhole tournament and a mechanical bull that will be onsite from 12pm-4pm for those brave enough to hop on for a ride. Country 102.5FM will be onsite with prizes and giveaways that include tickets to the sold out Kenny Chesney show on August 26th at Gillette Stadium.

River Bar  - Throwback to 1996 with looping “Independence Day” sci-fi flick all day with subtitles on their indoor and outdoor HDTVs. Plus, they have created special themed cocktails for the occasion. 

Massachusetts State Police Security Information for July 3  & 4 Esplanade Events

 The MBTA Schedule for July 4, 2016 

Keep up with BostonAttitude and all my happenings on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. 

@BostonAttitude Top Picks for the weekend!! June 24 -26, 2016

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Your Boston Weekend - June 24, 25, 26, 2016 

I don't know about you, but I still can't get over that next weekend is July 4th weekend!! Time flies when you're having fun, I guess. The weather is forecasted to be sunny and in the 80's and like always Boston has so much going on!! Here's the @bostonattitude top picks for this weekend!! 

Highland Street #FreeFunFridays - Starting today June 24, 2016 and all summer long, enjoy FREE access to 8 cultured institutions complements of the Highland Street Foundation 

Image of the 2015 Cambridge City Dance Party by 617Images.com 

19th Annual Chef in Shorts - The most epic summer cooking event in Boston. Where the best local chefs fire up the grills and present the best barbecue in the city!! 

Cambridge City Dance Party - Every year thousands of people gather in front of the steps of Cambridge City Hall for an epic dance party. Celebrate community and the start of the summer this Friday night. See Photos from last years dance party by 617 Images HERE

Boston Jerkfest -  Maybe you like it hot, or very hot? Both ways this family fun event celebrating caribbean food and fun, featuring Jamaican jerk spice food is for you. 

Lawn on D Weekend Lineup - This weekend's lineup has something for everyone with the screening of Jaws, fitness classes, plenty of food, beer and more... 

Taste of Allston - On Saturday June 25, 2016 enjoy food from 20 local restaurants, live music, lawn games and plenty of family fun at the Taste of Allston. 

NE Open Market at Ink Block - Every Sunday with local artists and designers showcasing their work, farmers market, food trucks and beer and wine...

SoWa Open Market - Arts and Crafts, Farmers Market, Food Trucks and a Beer & Wine Garden 

Sunday Parland Games - Almost every Sunday this summer enjoy FREE games and activities at Cambridge North Point Part. 

Keep up with BostonAttitude and all my happenings on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. 

Cover Image of the 2015 Cambridge Dance Party by 617Images.com

@BostonAttitude Picks for what to do this weekend!! June 17 -19, 2016

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Happy #617Day everyone, the weather is perfect and here's the @bostonattitude picks of things to do around Boston this weekend. 

Sam Adams Cornhole Tournament at Lawn On D - Grab your best cornhole partner and compete at the Sam Adams Cornhole Tournament. See this event and the whole Lawn on D weekend calendar here.  

Donna Summer Roller Disco Party on City Hall Plaza - Celebrate the life of dorchester's own and disco queen Donna Summer with outdoor roller disco party. 

Glow in the Park -  Eat, drink and play lawn games on the Greenway with Glow on the Park!! 

Fort Point Open Studios - Twice each year the artist of Fort point open their studios to the public. This weekend stroll through the Fort Point and experience the art, industry and awesome community.  

Sierra Nevada Beer Camp - 30 of the best brewers and Boston's best food trucks all on Boston's City Hall Plaza for a day of suds in the sun.  

Joe's Jazz & Blues Festival - The brainchild of Mayor Joe Curtatone, who played trumpet in the Somerville High School Jazz Band, the annual Jazz & Blues Fest will take over Powderhouse park in Somerville. 

The 9th Annual Make Music Harvard Square - The Harvard Square Business will be celebrating the summer solstice with the 9th annual Make Music Harvard Square. This FREE live music festival has more than 125 performers on 10 different stages.  

SoWa Open Market - Arts and Crafts, Farmers Market, Food Trucks and a Beer & Wine Garden 

NE Open Market at Ink Block - The best Artist, designers and Farmers Market, Food Trucks, Adult beverages all happening at INK Block Boston

Celebrate Father's Day at the Franklin Park Zoo - FREE Admission for all Dad's on Father's Day!! 

Take Dad to Kane's Handcrafted Donuts for the Ultimate Father's Day Treat!! 

The Wilson Farms Strawberry Festival  - The 31st annual Strawberry Festival is Free and open to the public with plenty of games prizes and family fun all weekend long.  

Pink Wine & Pintxos - Regional tapas and chilled rose will cover the bar at Drink as it transforms into a bustling Spanish tapas bar for one afternoon only.

Keep up with BostonAttitude and all my happenings on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. 

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Memorial Day Weekend around Boston

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Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer, the weather is forecast as HOT!! Here's my @bostonattitude picks on what to do this weekend. I hope get out and enjoy it!! 

Boston Calling -  Boston's city hall plaza turns in to a music festival venue this weekend with three days featuring some of the area's most talented bands and local comedy. 

Lightsaber Battle - A massive glowing sword battle in Boston Common to Benefit Make-A-Wish Massachusetts & Rhode Island hosted by the Cats in Space Tour. 

37,000 American Flags placed on Boston Common by the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund. #NeverForget

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Live Music and Cider at Lookout Farms - Enjoy the sounds of Eric Salt & The Electric City at the Lookout Farm tap room along with some awesome local ciders. 

Stop off and see 37, 000 Flags on the Boston Common - Stop by and see the Flag Garden this weekend, each of the 37,000 American flags represents a fallen service member from Massachusetts who died in service.

MFA Open House -  Free admission for all from  10 am–5 pm on Memorial Day at the Museum of Fine Arts,  enjoy exhibitions and programs for and by visitors of all ages.

Memorial Day Weekend at Lawn on D - Now with extended hours stop and enjoy Boston's favorite outdoor space with live music, family friendly activities, local food and beverage and of course the interactive art piece Swing Time".

Saturday is #NationalBurgerDay and Roost Bistro is offering a build your own Burger special for $10.00

Cirque du Soleil - Returning to Boston with the full-scale production of Kurios, enter a world where seeing is believing. Experience mind-blowing circus tricks and amazing acrobatics with costumes that leave you mesmerized. Here in Boston now through July 10, 2016  

Heads Up!!! Off-premises sale of alcohol is prohibited in Massachusetts on Memorial Day 

Vivian, the amazing violinist

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Meet Vivian, the BEST MBTA performer I have seen in a long time.. She told me her name is Vivian, she has no twitter account but is on Instagram. 

Hey Vivian, You Rock!!!

What the Fluff is going down at Brass Union?

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Brass Union will celebrate all things Fluff with Fluff-laced beverages and confections during Somerville’s annual Fluff Festival on September 27th 

 

The 9th annual Fluff Festival "What the Fluff" takes place in Somerville's Union Square (The Fluff Birth Place) every year, The tribute celebrates all things "Fluff" with performances, "Fluff" cooking contests, and "Fluff" treats , t-shirts, and lots more.. 

This Year the NEW Union Square Hot Spot Brass Union joins in on the fun with some special menu items offered for the " What the Fluff" Festival. 

Brass Union has a Moon Pie ($4) a dark chocolate shell filled with homemade Graham crackers and well you guessed it Marshmallow Fluff!!

They also will offer up Fluff & Fig Donut Holes ($4) bite-sized cake donuts that are filled with mission fig puree and the guest of honor "Fluff"!! 

Now what's a "Fluff Party" without a cocktail!!

Brass Union has stepped up the bar game with this Fluff inspired cocktail offered this day, Seriously Fluff ($8) this cocktail is a creation made up with Deep Eddy vodka, St. George Raspberry liquor, house made cinnamon syrup and lemon, topped of with a Fluff-coconut foam. 

Brass Union will keep the season real with Harpoon Brewery's Pumpkin UFO and Downeast Cider each topped off with the Fluff coconut foam. ($6)

Moon Pie ($4), a dark chocolate shell filled with homemade Graham crackers and marshmallow Fluff filling,

Seriously Fluffed ($8) cocktail, a concoction of Deep Eddy vodka, St. George Raspberry liquor, housemade cinnamon syrup and lemon that is topped with Fluff-coconut foam

Where: Brass Union | 70 Union Square, Somerville 

When: Saturday, September 27th (Rain Date Sunday, September 28th)

Time: 3:00pm

For more information visit  brassunion.com | @BrassUnion