5 Things to Know This Week – July 8

Sunset Social Evening in LOT

The LOT! Enjoy live music from local artist Kristen Cropanese and the company of the community. Don’t forget to check out our new drinks at The Cantina too! Sunset Socials will be held every other Thursday through September 5th! RSVP here and stay tuned for more upcoming events at The LOT by following their Instagram page, @onthedotboston.

Register for the Annual Boston Harbor Ladies Challenge

The second annual Boston Harbor Ladies Sailing Challenge will be held on July 14th at the Savin Hill Yacht Club. Ticket prices include live music, lunch, a Mustang Survival Life Jackets fashion show, giveaways and more. Plus, there will be prizes for the winning boats! You can get all the details here!

ParkARTS Neighborhood Concert Series

The Boston Department of Parks and Recreation today announced the launch of the 2024 ParkARTS Neighborhood Concert Series, bringing premier musical entertainment to local parks from July 8 through August 7. The ParkARTS Outdoor Neighborhood Summer Concerts are presented in parks across the City of Boston and made possible by our presenting sponsor Bank of America, with additional support from Berklee College of Music. All performances begin at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Check out the schedule here!

King of Castles 10K

Register for the King of the Castle 10K! This race presented by Castle Island Brewing will take place on Thursday, July 25th at 6:30pm! This unique, unsanctioned race takes you on a scenic route around Castle Island, giving runners the chance to experience the beauty of Southie in an unofficial, yet highly competitive setting. Your ticket price covers your first drink and a donation to the Edgerly House Boys & Girls Club. You can get the details here.

Moms Night Out at the Local Hand Store

Join Local Hand for a special event in collaboration with Freckle Face Yoga on Wednesday, July 10th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. This event will begin with 45 minutes of gentle, all-body yoga. No yoga experience is necessary or expected. We will then have time to chat and shop! Local Hand offers a curated selection of handmade products, including ceramics, stationery, jewelry, and more. This event is open to anyone at any stage of the motherhood journey. Enjoy a summer evening for yourself – filled with gentle movement, new friends, delicious treats, and shopping! All participants will receive 10% off any in-store purchases made during the event. Get all the details here!