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Happy Birthday America

Celebrate America’s Birthday around town! Check out our guide for all the celebrations in Southie!

Turn it around

Island Creek Oysters Pop-up

Island Creek Oysters is popping up in The Seaport this summer! This pop-up will feature Island Creek’s signature oysters, tinned fish, caviar, and shareable snacks like clam dip and bluefish pâté. Additionally, they’ll be serving up refreshing beverages, including beer, wine, and canned cocktails. They will be open daily from 11am to 11pm. Stop by and enjoy some delicious seafood!

Puttshack: All You Can Putt

Calling all mini golf lovers! On Sundays, you can putt all day long at Puttshack! For $30 per person, you can have all the access to mini golf that your heart desires! Secure your spot here!

Spend your Saturday at The Lawn on D

The Lawn on D has a full day of fun on Saturday, July 5th! There will be Open Lawn with Lawn Games and Pickleball. Enjoy the nice weather and spend the day at The Lawn on D! Plus on Friday, Fourth of July – Lawn on D is offering FREE parking! Get all the info and make your pickleball reservation here!

Summer Beach Boxes at Lincoln

Headed to the beach this weekend?! Stop by Lincoln first for a Summer Beach Box! For just $20, you can get a sandwich, chips, and a drink. Place your order here! Plus read our Beach Etiquette post before you go!

Doggie Brunch at Local 149

Grab your four legged friend and bring them to brunch!! Yes, you read that right! Local 149 is offering a special dog menu including a Doggie Bowl with chicken or beef, rice, peas & carrots, Breakfast Bowl with scrambled eggs, sweet potatoes, and peas, and Millie’s Doggie Ice Cream for dessert. It is being offered Every Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Secure your spot here!

Boston Harborfest

Boston Harborfest, one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals, returns to Boston Harbor and Downtown Boston for its 43r^d edition July 2-4. The long-running festival, celebrating Boston’s revolutionary history and its everyday vibrancy, will feature dozens of events and activities, including live entertainment, historical re-enactments, integration with U.S. Navy Week, fireworks, and more. The latest event schedule is now available at www.bostonharborfest.com.

The Nautilus Pier 4

The Nautilus Pier 4 will be open on Fourth of July!  The perfect place to enjoy dinner and drinks before the fireworks plus Black Out Barbie – the wildly popular cocktail is back!  It’s starts with fresh strawberry juice infused with a touch of thyme; a house-made sour mix prepared with lemon and lime juices; and a touch of simple syrup. The boozy component comes via blanco tequila and a final top-off of sparkling wine.  “It’s lush and juicy. It’s got some natural sweetness, a little bit of citrus, and then the bubbles help lighten it up,”  Clinton Terry creator of the Barbie!

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Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

At 8pm on July 4th, the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will take place along the Esplanade, with a concert performance at the Hatch Shell. Musical guests include Le-Ann Rimes, Leslie Odem Jr., Bel Biv Devoe + more. The fireworks display over the Charles River begins at 10:30 pm but you’ll want to arrive when the event gates open at 12pm to secure a spot. Godspeed. Heading to the Esplanade?  Read this first! 

Live Music Round Up

The Playwright – features DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 9pm followed by Country Sundays with live bands starting at 6pm.  Check out the schedule here!

Hunter’s – Friday 5-8pm, Saturday 1-4pm, and Sunday 3-6pm and 9pm-12am.  Follow Hunter’s on Instagram for their schedule!

Capo – In addition to Sinatra Sunday with Rich Dimare and the Ron Poster Trio on Sundays at 5pm, there are live bands and DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays.  Follow Capo on Instagram for the schedule!

Lincoln – Legends of Summer on Sundays at 6pm.

Grace by Nia – features live music all weekend long!  You can check out the schedule here.

Loco –performers and DJ in the main space and the lounge on the weekend! Look on their Instagram story for lineup!

SPORTS!!:

Red Sox vs. Nationals– Friday, July 4th at 11:05am, Saturday, July 5th at 4:05pm, Sunday, July 6th at 1:35pm

Here are 12 Places to Watch the Game in South Boston!