The summer might feel endless at times, but don’t forget there’s just a few short weeks to take advantage of all that Boston has to offer before these sunny days slip away. Get out there this weekend with a brewing patio party and cornhole tournament, free concerts at Spectacle Island, the 2015 Boston Triathlon (if you’re feeling some unimaginable degree of motivation), and more.
Friday
Boston & Bale Pop Up – August 7 to August 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Forge Baking Co. – Boston & Bale, devoted to delivering local goods from Boston-area makers to your doorstep, invites you to attend their pop up event this weekend. Customers can purchase makers goods, make their own bales with makers products, and learn more about each maker and the company.
SoWa First Fridays – 5 to 9 p.m. – SoWa Galleries, Shops, and Restaurants – On the first Friday of every month, the Galleries, shops and restaurants of the SoWa Arts District open their doors to the public. Meet the artists, view their latest works and dine at one of their restaurants. Admission is free.
Free Improv Show – 7:30 to 9 p.m. – Hostelling International Boston – Join HI Boston for an evening of nonstop laughs and interactive performances. The fun will continue after the show with a Friday night pub crawl. Admission is free.
Mystery Cafe Dinner Show – August 7 to August 8 – Elephant & Castle Pub – The Mystery Cafe is America’s original murder mystery dinner theatre featuring a comedic play accompanied by a three-course meal. With dinner and drinks served by the suspects themselves, you’ll be witness to a murder and it’ll be up to you to solve the crime. Time to use those detective skills you’ve acquired from The Blacklist, CSI, Law and Order, Scandal, True Detective (the list goes on). Tickets are $55.
Saturday
Sunrise Yoga Series – 7 to 8 a.m. – The Charles River Bistro – De-stress after a long week with a morning yoga class on the Esplanade. All you have to do is show up with your mat. After the class, stop by the Charles River Bistro for the Saturday Live Jazz Brunch where you’ll receive 50 percent off of brunch items. Admission is free.
Chilaquiles Pop Up Mexican Breakfast – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Kitchen Inc. – After her crazy-popular tamale breakfast pop ups this spring, Nibble entrepreneur, Estela Calzada, returns with another Mexican favorite. Head to Kitchen Inc. for your choice of chilaquiles with eggs or steak, served with various homemade sauces. Pair your breakfast with spiced Mexican coffee or a refreshing lime and cucumber drink. Chilaquiles and drink together are $12 (cash only).
Bootys for the Battle Fundraiser – 2 to 4 p.m. – The Club by George Foreman III – The popular Boston-based fitness and fashion brand, Booty by Brabants, will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network. The Club is providing its entire gym space for the largest Booty by Brabants class yet. The class will be open to nearly 100 people and 100 percent of ticket sales go toward MBCN. Following the class, there will be chances to win raffle items and a trunk show where 10 percent of BBB sales go to MBCN.
NOTCH Brewing Patio Party and Kornhole Tournament – 4 to 9 p.m. – Abigail’s – Like beer and kornhole? (Cornhole?) Check out this cookout/tourney on Saturday night. Included with your ticket: one grill item, one Notch Session beer, a Notch koozie, and entrance to the tournament. Admission is $15 to $20.
Sunday
2015 Boston Triathlon – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Carson Beach – As a participant of Boston’s only triathlon, you’ll swim .5 miles in the Dorchester Bay, bike 9 miles along the coast on William Day Boulevard, and run 4.4 miles along Pleasure Bay Path to the finish. After the race, athletes and spectators gather for drinks at a post-race beer garden. Admission is $90 to $120.
Boston Harbor Lighthouse Brunch Cruise – 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Boston Harbor Cruises – Imagine enjoying brunch aboard a cruise ship this Sunday afternoon. Also feast on many of Boston’s treasured landmarks including four of the area’s historic lighthouses, and drink in the ocean views. A local performer and raconteur will share a unique take on Boston’s history.
Berklee Summer in the City Concerts at Spectacle Island – 1 to 3 p.m. – Spectacle Island – Berklee students provide a jazz soundtrack to Spectacle Island, one of Boston Harbor’s islands. Hop on the ferry to hear music and enjoy hiking, swimming, boating, or just laying on the beach. Admission is free.
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