Cool Boston Events

If you aren’t burned out from the Boston Pops and the fireworks from July 4th, check out the below events that are happening this week:

Thursday, July 5 (Tonight): First Thursdays.
Art, poetry and Jazz on Centre and South Streets in Jamaica Plain (see link for full lineup).

Saturday, July 7: Life is good at Fenway.
Tour Fenway Park and enjoy a variety of events, from Dunk Tanks to Seed Spitting. Tickets $20 for adults, $10 for kids. 11am – 7pm.

Wednesday, July 11: Governor’s Volunteer Expo.
Join Governor Deval Patrick and 50 volunteer organizations that will be showcasing their volunteer opportunities. 11am – 2pm at the State House.

Thursday, July 12: Gardner Museum Neighborhood Nights.
“Magic Stories”: Free family event includes admission, storytelling, and art-making activities. 5pm – 8pm, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, Boston.