5 Things You Should Know This Week – August 12th

Movie Night at The LOT

Enjoy a FREE movie showing of Toy Story at The LOT this Thursday, August 15th. Doors will open at 7PM for pre-show activities, including games and face painting! The movie begins at 8PM, and attendees are allowed entry throughout the show. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase in the cantina. Limited chairs will be available; be sure to bring your own chairs and blankets for extra comfort! Save your spot here and keep an eye out for more upcoming events at The LOT by following their Instagram page, @onthedotboston.

Keep Carney Hospital Open Public Hearing

Be informed. Get involved. The Department of Public Health is hosting a public hearing on the proposed closure of Carney Hospital. This public meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 13th, at 6 p.m., at Florian Hall, 55 Hallet Street.

Colin’s Joy Rock Painting + Music Party

On Wednesday, August 14th, join Colin’s Joy Project at Colin’s Courtyard for rock painting, music, and fun! Bring a rock home and leave one to spruce up Colin’s Rock Garden! Music by Little Groove starts at 4:45PM. Colin’s Joy Project will provide snacks and all needed materials! No RSVP is needed; all ages and expertise are welcome!

The painted rocks have meaning and significance to the McGrath Family since neighbors left them on their doorstep and at the site at L + 6th.  Those rocks and others are now what is in the rock garden, and new ones are needed to spruce it up! Colin’s Courtyard is located at L + 6th.

Summer Block Party at the Lawn on D

Enjoy summertime at the Lawn on D with inflatables, games, entertainment, and food/drink for all ages! Family activities are scheduled throughout the afternoon, and evening entertainment is on tap for grown-ups. This Signature Series event is presented by the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority.

Family Fun: Noon–5 pm
12–5 pm: KIDS ONLY (under 18) – inflatable playground with FIVE different bounce houses/obstacle courses. One bounce house is only for toddlers – 6 years old.
12–4 pm: Face painters & caricatures
1–5 pm: Balloon artists
2 pm: Animal Adventures

Evening Entertainment: 5-9 pm
5–9 pm: Live music with The Mockingbirds in the Pavilion on D
5–9 pm: ADULTS-ONLY inflatable playground with FOUR different bounce houses/obstacle courses (18+). A bounce house will be available all day for the littlest ones.
Sponsored by Massachusetts Convention Center Authority.  Summer Block Party | Saturday, August 17 | Family Fun: Noon–5 pm, Evening Entertainment: 5–9 pm
FREE, open to the public, no registration required. 

Now Open – Barre Groove

Get ready to bounce!  Barre Groove, the wildly popular, award winning trampoline class, has opened a studio in Southie at 416 West Broadway. To celebrate, Barre Groove is hosting a special Studio Launch 🚀 Class Series throughout the month of August. During this soft opening, you can enjoy a trial class schedule and discounted pricing. This is the perfect opportunity to experience the unique trampoline workouts, have fun, and meet the vibrant community at an exclusive rate.  Get the details here! 

Would you like to see the Children’s Magical Halloween Castle return to Fort Independence this year?

If you’d like the Castle Island Association’s Children’s Magical Halloween Castle to return to Fort Independence this October, you’re invited to attend this meeting being held by the CIA to find out how you can make it happen. The meetings take place on Thursday, August 15, at 6:30 PM at the South Boston Branch Library

Back in 2022, the Castle Island Association (CIA) decided to cancel this year’s Magic Halloween Castle event. Citing a lack of volunteers and the fact that most of the current volunteers are senior citizens who live outside the neighborhood, the CIA decided not to hold the event for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.