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Friday Afternoon Concert Series, featuring Brooks Robertson

This free concert series returns to Sam Adams Park this summer, showcasing the best of Boston's local talent.

July 6, 2018
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • by Faneuil Hall
    1163 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02109
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-07-06T12:00:00 - 2018-07-06T14:00:00

Every Friday in July and August, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., an artist or band sets up in front of the statue of Sam Adams on the Congress Street side of Faneuil Hall. This free concert series is a partnership between Berklee College of Music and the City of Boston, with Berklee students performing on the last three Fridays in July.

Bring your lunch and a friend or two and enjoy some great music and sunshine. It's completely free!

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For the first concert, enjoy a performance by Brooks Robertson. Fingerstyle guitarist Brooks Robertson doesn’t need much more than two thumbs, eight fingers, and six strings on a wooden box to carry listeners away. He utilizes superb technical ability to play bass, rhythm, and melody simultaneously and surpass the borders of conventional genres.

July 6, 2018
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • by Faneuil Hall
    1163 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02109
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-07-06T12:00:00 - 2018-07-06T14:00:00

Second annual City of Boston Unity Cup

This soccer tournament will feature sixteen flag-bearing nations competing in a World Cup-style tournament July 12 - 14.

July 12, 2019
Event Date2019-07-12T17:45:00

The citywide tournament brings together Boston's diverse community around a shared passion for sport. It is a moment to celebrate the cultures and nationalities of Bostonians in a safe environment that promotes sportsmanship, collaboration and acceptance.

The tournament will be comprised of sixteen flag-bearing nations who will vie for the first annual Unity Cup during the weekend of July 12 - 14 at Moakley Park in South Boston.

July 12, 2019
Event Date2019-07-12T17:45:00

Schedule of weekend events

FRIDAY, JULY 12

5:45 p.m. - Opening ceremonies begin (Mayor Walsh, Parade of Flags featuring City youth, live performances)
6:30 p.m. - Games kickoff
9:30 p.m. - Tournament Day ends

SATURDAY, JULY 13

9 a.m. - Games kickoff
10 a.m. - Sponsorship activities and vendor attendance on-site
11 a.m. - Resource Fair begins
2 p.m. - Resource Fair concludes
5 p.m. - Sponsorship activities and vendor attendance ends
6 p.m. - Tournament Day ends

SUNDAY, JULY 14

9 a.m.  - Games kickoff
10 a.m. - Sponsorship activities and vendor attendance on-site
12 p.m. - Youth Jamboree presented by the New England Revolution
3 p.m. - Youth Jamboree, sponsorship activities, and vendor attendance ends
3:30 p.m. - Parade of Nations
4 p.m. - Championship matches
5 p.m. - Closing ceremonies begin (trophy presentation, speakers, live performances)

About the event

Represented nations include the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Somalia, Mexico, El Salvador, Angola, Chile, the United States, Guatemala, Vietnam, Haiti, Ireland, France, China, Nigeria, and Brazil.

Festivities kick off with the first round of games on Friday, July 12. Festivities conclude with a Parade of Nations and the final match on Sunday, July 14. Activities for fans and families include youth soccer clinics, giveaways, a FIFA19 play station, ice cream, and more.

This tournament is powered by Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston in partnership with:

Drive-in Movie Night: 'Moana'

Update: This event has been sold out!

July 8, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (Parker Lot)
    Enter off of Cypher Street
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-07-08T18:00:00 - 2020-07-08T20:00:00

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Boston Parks and Recreation, and the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment invite you to the July Drive-in Movie Series.

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This series is made possible by support from the Highland Street Foundation, in partnership with the Age Strong Commission, and host sites, Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, and Wentworth Institute of Technology. 

This series is free, family-friendly, and open to residents of Boston on a first-come, first-served basis. All event attendees must pre-register through an RSVP on Eventbrite.

Event timeline:
  • 5 p.m. - Venue opens to cars 
  • 5:55 p.m. - Gates close to cars 
  • 6 p.m.- Movie begins
July 8, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (Parker Lot)
    Enter off of Cypher Street
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-07-08T18:00:00 - 2020-07-08T20:00:00

Mayor Walsh’s Movie Nights: 'The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part'

Join us for movies under the stars in Boston Parks. This event starts at dusk.

August 29, 2019
Event Date2019-08-29T20:00:00

This series is presented by Bank of America, with support from Hot 96.9 and the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

August 29, 2019
Event Date2019-08-29T20:00:00

South End Movie Night: Moana 2

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 18, 2025
Event Date2025-08-18T19:45:00 - 2025-08-18T22:00:00

“Moana 2” reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. (Year: 2024; Rating: PG)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

August 18, 2025
Event Date2025-08-18T19:45:00 - 2025-08-18T22:00:00

Mayor Walsh’s Movie Nights: 'Black Panther'

Join us for movies under the stars in Boston Parks. This event starts at dusk.

August 20, 2019
Event Date2019-08-20T20:00:00

This series is presented by Bank of America, with support from Hot 96.9 and the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

August 20, 2019
Event Date2019-08-20T20:00:00

Allston/Brighton Movie Night: Migration

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 13, 2025
Event Date2025-08-13T19:45:00 - 2025-08-13T22:00:00

The animated film tells the story of a family of ducks dreaming of the perfect getaway vacation. Mack, the overprotective father, cannot take the risk of traveling from New England all the way to Jamaica. When his two kids, Dax and Gwen, try to convince him to take the leap, Mack must navigate the tricky route through New York City while keeping his family safe. (Year: 2023; Rating: PG)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free fresh popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

August 13, 2025
Event Date2025-08-13T19:45:00 - 2025-08-13T22:00:00

Mayor Walsh’s Movie Nights: 'Ralph Breaks the Internet'

Join us for movies under the stars in Boston Parks. This event starts at dusk.

August 12, 2019
Event Date2019-08-12T20:00:00

This series is presented by Bank of America, with support from Hot 96.9 and the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

August 12, 2019
Event Date2019-08-12T20:00:00

Mayor Walsh’s Movie Nights: 'Dumbo'

Join us for movies under the stars in Boston Parks. This event starts at dusk.

August 27, 2019
Event Date2019-08-27T20:00:00

This series is presented by Bank of America, with support from Hot 96.9 and the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

 

August 27, 2019
Event Date2019-08-27T20:00:00

Mayor Walsh’s Movie Nights: 'Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse'

Join us for movies under the stars in Boston Parks. This event starts at dusk.

August 21, 2019
Event Date2019-08-21T20:00:00

This series is presented by Bank of America, with support from Hot 96.9 and the Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

August 21, 2019
Event Date2019-08-21T20:00:00
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