The Lawn on D made its debut in Fort Point this August, and the public green space, an initiative by the neighboring Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, showed promise to provide the Innovation District with a next-generation park that could house artists, musicians, a tented bar on the weekends, and other neighborhood events.
As The Lawn on D ramps up its presence in the city, the space announced some regular entertainment and food truck fare we can look forward to upon visiting this fall. Check out the upcoming music, events, art installations and more coming to The Lawn on D this fall – just because summer’s ending, doesn’t mean the outdoor fun has to.
D Street Live
The Lawn on D plans to host an array of performing arts events during their opening season, and most are free and open to the public. Here’s what’s coming up on the D Street Live schedule:
Panel Discussion with Future Boston – September 12, 7 p.m. – Want to learn and discuss what’s next for the city? Join Future Boston and the city’s artists, designers and DJs to talk about forging the path for a “new Boston” and the city’s changing identity. There will be a celebration following the panel.
Illuminus D – October 9-11, 12 p.m. – Boston studio Materials & Methods has partnered with Nuit Blanche New York to put together a three-day light spectacle to be hosted at Lawn on D. The large-scale light displays incorporate technology, sound and projectors in order to light up the sky througout the day and night, and the visual experience is exclusively available at The Lawn on D.
Circus for Construction – October 23 to November 2 – Circus for Construction is a mobile art project created by The Circus Group will feature exhibits, panels and social events meant to change the way we perceive design and culture. The Circus Group is made up of five architects, engineers, designers and urban explorers who aim to create community through art and performance.
D Street Music
Make Music Boston – Thursdays and Fridays, 6 p.m. – Local artists will be playing in the tent at The Lawn on D starting this week through October 30. Musicians like Will Dailey, Covey, Nemes, Duo Doci and more will bring their local talent to the tent, and beer and wine will be served starting at 5 p.m.
Today Boston: The Daytime Together Dance Party – September 13, 3 p.m. – Presented by Mmmaven, Today Boston is a day-to-night dance party that invites celebrates “music, dancing and life.” The lineup includes of national and international artists bringing disco, house, funk and more to the party.
Bowery Presents – September 19, 6 p.m. – Local booking agency Bowery Boston will bring a one-night festival to The Lawn on D featuring a lineup of national indie artists. Lineup to be announced soon.
Sound of Our Town – October 4, 3 p.m. – Presented by the Boston Music Awards and curated by Vanyaland, get to know the region’s homegrown artists, both emerging and established, at Sound of Our Town. The concert will be headlined by The Both, comprised of local natives Aimee Mann and Ted Leo, and feature Dutch ReBelle, Eli Paperboy Reed, Speedy Ortiz, Quilt and more local artists.
D Street ArtLab
Festooning the Inflatable Beehive – October 5 – Local artists and activists Maria Molteni and Colette Ailman have built a giant inflatable beehive to raise environmental awareness and encourage interdisciplinary learning and social interaction through activities inside the beehive, which holds 10 to 15 people.
Swing Time – Built by Boston company Höweler + Yoon Architecture, this interactive display was designed to entice the public and embody the playful essence of Lawn on D. The result? A lighting-enabled swing set that doubles as a work of public art. (Pictured.)
Image via The Lawn on D
