July 4th this year has experienced quite the shake up thanks to Tropical Storm Arthur. Such a shake up, in fact, that we’re no longer celebrating July 4th, we’re celebrating July 3rd. While you scramble to get out of work in time to make the early fireworks show hosted by the Boston Pops and featuring the Beach Boys, we’re here to give you the run down on the rest of the weekend’s festivities. Happy holiday weekend!
(Note: Unless noted otherwise on their websites, we’re assuming all events scheduled for Friday, July 4 are still going on.)
Friday
Fourth of July Bar Crawl – 12 p.m. – Faneuil Hall – Register at Stadium for Boston VIP List’s bar crawl through Faneuil Hall to seven different bars, where you’ll find food and drink specials. Tickets are $10 and don’t forget to wear your red, white and blue.
Pier 6 Independence Day – 12 p.m. – Head to Pier 6 in Charlestown for a Fourth of July party on the waterfront with summery drink specials and snacks served all day.
Red, White and You – 4 p.m. – Moska – This mixer in Cambridge will go on without the trip to see the fireworks, but instead they’ll be playing the Brazil vs. Colombia World Cup match on the TVs starting at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 and include appetizers.
Lobster Clambake – 5:30 p.m. – Puritan & Co. – Take the barbecue indoors and to Puritan and Co., where Chef Will Gilson will be serving a lobster clambake with lobsters, clams, corn and potatoes available for $35, as well as classic BBQ fare available a la carte, with lots of summer shandys and rosé to drink.
Saturday
Pretty Things Beer Tasting and Music Fest – 1 to 3 p.m. – Georges Island – After the storm passes, hop on the ferry to Fort Warren at Georges Island in the Boston Harbor for craft beer tastings with Pretty Things, located in Somerville, MA, and local indie bands. Picnic foods will be provided by Rita’s Catering. Tickets are $5.
Prudential Center’s Free Family Film Festival – 6 p.m. – Prudential Center South Garden – This free outdoor movie series kicks off on Saturday with a showing of Frozen at the Prudential Center’s South Garden. There will be entertainment and giveaways leading up to the after-sunset viewing. This series continues every Saturday through August.
Parvenu at W Boston – 10 p.m. – W Boston – Party through the weekend with a set by international DJ duo Parvenu at the W Boston. No cover charge, just be sure to RSVP on Facebook by today.
Sunday
Berklee Outdoor Jazz Concert – 1 p.m. – Spectacle Island – Looking for a relaxing Sunday? Visit Spectacle Island for an outdoor jazz concert by Berklee musicians 3 Sudacas. The concert is free to attend.
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