Eastie Week 2019
When:
Friday, Jul 12, 2019 7:00p -
Sunday, Jul 21, 2019 4:00p
Friday, Jul 12, 2019 7:00p -
Sunday, Jul 21, 2019 4:00p
Where:
Various locations
East Boston
East Boston, MA
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Art, Date Idea, Festivals & Fairs, Food, Kid Friendly, Music, Performing Arts
Event website:
https://www.bostonharbornow.org/eastieweek/
Eastie Week is celebrating its 6th Year Anniversary of highlighting East Boston’s people, community, culture, and history. Join us for over a week of FREE public programming ranging from Community Cruises, cultural events showcasing the neighborhood’s music, food & culture!
FRIDAY, JULY 12
Movie in the Park & Eastie Week Kick-Off
Belmont Square, Brophy Park
Friday, July 12
7:00am — 1:00pm
Join us at Belmont Square in Brophy Park for a screening of "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World." Bring a blanket or chair to sit on the grass. Snacks and activities will be provided!
SATURDAY, JULY 13
Eastie Farm Work Party
294 Sumner Street, Jeffries Point
293 Border Street, Eagle Hill
6 Chelsea Terrace, off Chelsea Street
Saturday, July 13
10:00am — 2:00pm
Enjoy breakfast, harvest fresh produce, meet neighbors, and build community space. Happening in 3 locations!
ICA Watershed Family Day
Saturday, July 13
265 Marginal Street
11:00am — 4:00pm
Join us as we celebrate Eastie Week with a special family day event at the ICA Watershed!
There will be art making inspired by Evelyn Rydz; activities from our partners; bites from the Chubby Chickpea food truck and samples from Milk Bar Harvard Square; books from the East Boston Bibliocycle; Watershed tours at 1PM (Spanish) + 1:30PM (English); Performances by Veronica Robles at 2 pm and dancing with Zumix hosted at Windy Films at 2:30PM!
Zumix Pop-Up at Windy Films
256 Marginal Street
Saturday, July 13
12:00am — 4:00pm
Join us for youth-produced video screening and acoustic music pop-up with Windy Films.
SUNDAY, JULY 14
Science Under the Sun
Sunday, July 14
11:00am — 2:00pm
Experience tanks with local sea life and learn from marine educators at Constitution Beach!
Hip Hop Concert
Piers Park Amphitheatre
Sunday, July 14
6:00pm — 8:00pm
Bring family, friends, and a picnic and enjoy the sunset over Boston Harbor!
MONDAY, JULY 15
ReadBoston Storymobile
East Boston Library
365 Bremen Street
Monday, July 15
1:15pm — 2:30pm
Join us for an interactive storytelling experience! Every child that attends will get a new book to take home. The program is best suited for children ages 3-8.
The New England Aquarium at the Eastie Library
East Boston Library
365 Bremen Street
Monday, July 15
2:30pm — 5:00pm
Aquarium educators and teen interns will travel to the library with live tidepool animals, crafts, and activities for youth ages 5 to 12 years old. The youth-focused workshop encourages the use of science skills such as observations and predictions, while also highlighting the local coastal habitats and animals of Boston.
Family Pound
East Boston YMCA
215 Bremen Street
Monday, July 15
6:00pm — 8:00pm
Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength with yoga and pilates-inspired movements.
Waterfront Transportation Visioning Event
Portside, waterfront entrance
40 East Pier Drive
Monday, July 15
5:00pm — 7:00pm
Boston Harbor Now and partners are working to create Water Transportation through a harbor ferry system connecting East Boston to downtown and the Seaport. Learn more about current proposals and what needs to happen at Lewis Wharf for this to become a reality! Food will be provided.
TUESDAY, JULY 16
Sunset Cruise
Piers Park Sailing Center
95 Marginal Street
Tuesday, July 16
6:30pm — 8:00pm
Join us as we cruise Boston Harbor for a beautiful summer sunset. This is a ticketed event; please arrive 30 minutes early. Tickets are available at the East Boston Public Library, Piers Park Sailing Center, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Zumix, Maverick Landing Community Services, East Boston Social Center, and East Boston APAC.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17
Paint Night
East Boston Social Center
68 Central Square
Wednesday, July 17
6:00pm — 8:00pm
Join us for a Youth Paint Night. Light refreshments will be served.
For information and RSVP contact:
[email protected]
617-567-8857
THURSDAY, JULY 18
Latin Soiree
East Boston Library
365 Bremen Street
Thursday, July 18
5:30pm — 8:00pm
Celebrate Latin culture with live music and dancing.
FRIDAY, JULY 19
Maverick Community Connector
Lopresti Park
33 Sumner Street
Friday, July 19
5:30pm — 8:30pm
Join us to connect new and old populations of East Boston by way of a celebration: interactive community-building activities with a Maker's table led by MLCS youth, food, music, dancing, and fun for all ages.
SATURDAY, JULY 20
Visit to Spectacle Island
Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
101 Harborside Drive
Saturday, July 20
11:00am — 4:00pm
Join us for a free ferry ride to Spectacle Island. This is a ticketed event; please arrive 30 minutes early. Tickets are available at the East Boston Public Library, Piers Park Sailing Center, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Zumix, Maverick Landing Community Services, East Boston Social Center, and East Boston APAC.
Maritime Festival
Constitution Beach
Saturday, July 20
11:00am — 4:00pm
Join us for the annual Marine Science Festival!
Eastie Festival
Maverick Square
Saturday, July 20
12:00pm — 6:00pm
Join us as we showcase Eastie's food, art, and music as well as provide our neighbors with information about the existing community services that promote healthy living, educational opportunities, and improve our overall well being. All ages are welcome.
Eastie Farm Work Party
294 Sumner Street, Jeffries Point
293 Border Street, Eagle Hill
6 Chelsea Terrace, off Chelsea Street
Saturday, July 13
10:00am — 2:00pm
Enjoy breakfast, harvest fresh produce, meet neighbors, and build community space. Happening in 3 locations!
SUNDAY, JULY 21
Community Sailing
Piers Park Sailing Center
95 Marginal Street
Sunday, July 21
2:00pm — 6:00pm
This is a ticketed event; limited walk-up availability. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
For information contact:
[email protected]
Venezuelan Jazz Concert
Piers Park Amphitheatre
Sunday, July 21
6:00pm — 8:00pm
Bring family, friends, and a picnic and enjoy the sunset over Boston Harbor Piers Park Amphitheatre.
East Boston Open Market
The Eddy, the lobby
10 New Street
Sunday, July 21
11:00am — 4:00pm
Join local artists and artisans for a community market on Eastie's waterfront.
Walking Tour: Immigrating and Architecture in East Boston
Brophy Park
Corner of Webster and Lamson
Sunday, July 21
11:00am — 12:30pm
How have immigrant communities shaped East Boston? On this walking tour of Jeffries Point, we'll discuss how the neighborhood's history of immigration has transformed East Boston into the neighborhood we know today. Tour route will be approximately 1 mile and end at Maverick Square. Spanish translation will be available. Space is limited - please RSVP.
