It’s Monday, but don’t stress: This Friday is the Fourth of July, and that means you’ll be getting a day off come the end of the week, as well as a four day weekend. OK, now you might be stressing about the fact that it’s already July 4th and how is that possible, but that means you’ll just have to make use of the rest of your summer. For starters, here’s what to do this week in Boston.
Monday
Mani-Cure Mondays – 5:30 to 7 p.m. – The Liberty Hotel – MiniLuxe will be providing free manicures every Monday starting today and lasting through the rest of the summer. Head to the courtyard at the Liberty Hotel this evening for a free mani, as well as cocktails and snacks.
Tuesday
USA vs. Belgium World Cup Watch Party – 3:30 p.m. – City Hall Plaza – After a huge turnout for the first World Cup viewing party at City Hall Plaza last week, Mayor Walsh will be hosting a second party for the city Tuesday for the USA vs. Belgium game. Kickoff is at 4 p.m., so head over around 3:30 to get a good spot for the screening.
K&A Season Finale Screening Party – 7 p.m. – The Greatest Bar – Wrap up season one of the Boston-based webseries K&A tomorrow night at The Greatest Bar, where the team will be premiering the season finale one hour before it’s released on YouTube. The event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday
Bacon Palooza 2014 – July 2 to July 30 – Olde Magoun’s Saloon – This month, Olde Magoun’s in Somerville will be featuring everyone’s favorite meat slab in different ways on their specials menu. Think bacon guacamole, bacon scallion pancakes, bacon banh mis and much more. Head to the restaurant every Wednesday of the month for a new bacon variation.
Concerts in the Courtyard – July 2 to August 27 – MFA Courtyard – The Elaine and Jerome Rosenfeld Concerts in the Courtyard series is back this summer at the MFA, with new performance every Wednesday night starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30.
Thursday
Complimentary French Food Truck Tastings – 2 p.m. – Harvard Square – The Maille Mustard Truck is rolling into Boston this Thursday with free tastings and complimentary gourmet bites from Sandrine’s Bistro. Find the truck in Harvard Square for mustard tastings from 2 to 6 p.m., then from 6 p.m. on, you’ll get gourmet bites from the restaurant.
Red White and Brew Bash – 4 p.m. – Howl at the Moon – Head to Howl at the Moon for pre-Fourth of July celebrations with drink specials and dueling piano performances. There will be $6 Sam Adams, $20 Bomb Pop Buckets and $8 Washington Apple shots. Cover charge is $5.
Fourth of July Eve Bar Crawl – 5 p.m. – Faneuil Hall – Start the celebrations early with a Fourth of July Eve bar crawl through Faneuil Hall with Boston VIP List. Check in begins at Stadium at 5 p.m. and tickets are $10. If you want a two-day pass to the July 3rd and July 4th Bar Crawls, tickets for both are $15.
July 3rd Fireworks Cruise – 7 p.m. – Odyssey Cruises – Celebrate the Fourth a day early with dinner and fireworks aboard the Odyssey. There will be creative cuisine, live music and a stunning fireworks show over the Harbor, which you’ll have front row seats for. Tickets are $104.90 per person.
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular Preview – 7:30 p.m. – DCR Memorial Hatch Shell – Want to avoid July 4th crowds and still see the show? Head to the Esplanade for the rehearsal of the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, starting at 7:30 p.m., and catch all the action except the fireworks. For this year’s lineup, click here.
Third Annual Samuel Adams Independence Bash – 9 p.m. – Ned Devine’s – Join Sam Adams and the Traveler Beer Co. this Thursday for a tap takeover and Fourth of July bash at Ned Devine’s in Faneuil Hall. There will be limited edition drafts for sale, prizes and giveaways and live music by The Beat Drops. No cover charge.
Free Boston Duck Tours – July 3 to 5 – Various Locations – Yoplait Greek is taking their new Greek yogurt on the road and offering Bostonians and visitors alike free Boston duck tours this Fourth of July weekend. All you have to do is visit one of the three duck boat ticket locations (the Pru, Museum of Science, or New England Aquarium) and you’ll be quacking your way around town in no time. You’ll also get to participate in the Yoplait Greek taste-test, putting the new line up against Chobani.
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