Local Events, July 22 - 29
It may be "wine week" at IzzitGreen, but it's festival week everywhere else. This weekend, Salem, MA will host the CultureFest and Lowell, MA will host the Lowell Folk Festival. Here are some more ways to get out and enjoy what New England has to offer:
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July 23, 9 am - 12 pm
Help Harvest in the Field of Greens with Food for Free
Lincoln, MA
"Food For Free responds to local hunger by rescuing fresh food that might otherwise go to waste and distributing it within the emergency food system where it can reach those in need. In 1991, Food For Free planted their first Field of Greens. Each summer, they supplement the produce they rescue with nutrient-dense vegetables grown by our own staff and volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help harvest summer crops, weed the current crops and do some planting."
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July 23rd, 6:30 pm
Sounds of the Gardens Concert Series
Boston, MA
"Deborah Rocha performs a lively program of Brazilian and original songs. Take a stroll through the gardens before the performance. Richard Parker Memorial Garden, main entrance Boylston Street and Park Drive, Fenway."
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July 24, 5 - 8 pm
Neighborhood Nights at the Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum
Boston, MA
"On three summer nights each year the Gardner Museum throws open its doors for a series of Neighborhood Nights, inviting our neighbors to join in a free celebration of the arts.
- Explore art from Egypt, China, Japan and Spain and imagine your own journey
- Plant seeds in peat pots to take home to grow in your very own garden
- Listen to captivating stories from faraway places with dancer and storyteller Tara Ahmed
- The beat heats up with the live soulful sounds of Zili Misik"
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July 25th, 7 - 10 am
City Hall, Boston, MA
"Lead by experienced cyclists and escorted by Boston Police, convoys follow a fixed schedule and route and originate at locations throughout metro-Boston. Whether you ride in with a convoy or ride along, join us at Boston City Hall for free food and fun, courtesy of 100.7 WZLX, Mass Commute, Mass Bike, and all our sponsors.
The first Bike Friday on July 25 is also Walk/Ride Day, a region-wide celebration of green transportation on the last Friday of every month! Just wear something green for the ride that day, check in at the Green Streets booth and be rewarded by retailers across the region. Presented by the Green Streets Initiative."
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July 25th - 27th
Lowell, MA
"Returning to downtown Lowell for the 22nd summer, the FREE Lowell Folk Festival brings a proud history of traditional folk music, ethnic foods, and crafts demonstrations that attract visitors from across the country."
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July 26th, 8 am
Narragansett Bay, Providence, RI
"For 31 years, the Save The Bay Swim has symbolized the Bay Community's commitment to protect the health and future of Narragansett Bay. Scores of dedicated swimmers splash their way across the Bay -- 1.7 miles from Newport to Jamestown -- to raise money for Save The Bay."
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July 26th, 11 am - 4 pm
Boston Children's Museum Green Fair: Transportation
Boston, MA
"Everyone has places to go, but are there better ways to do it? Join us today and learn more about how to get around without hurting the environment! Find out how to properly wear your bike helmet, take an introductory in-line skating lesson, and check out a car that runs on natural gas. Chat with our friends from MassBike and WalkBoston, and lots of other folks who have ideas on making transportation easier on the earth."
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July 26, 1:30 pm
The Munch Around Cambridge Scavenger Hunt
Cambridge, MA
"You can literally taste victory on this hunt, as you see the best of Cambridge and Harvard while making stops along the way to sample tasty treats. Your possible snacks include grilled cheese sandwiches, bubble tea, Sicilian pizza, a “Carnivale” crepe, jalapeno ice cream, creamy hot chocolate and cricket lollipops." Presented by Watson Adventures.
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July 26, 9 am -12 pm
Natick, MA
Photographing Summer Wildlife Up Close: Focus on Insects, Wildflowers, & More
"Summer fields and woodlands are full of great opportunities to photograph butterflies, other insects and wildflowers up close. We’ll discuss how to use natural light, perspective, depth of field and other field techniques to capture images that bring the viewer right into this special world. We’ll spend some time in the sunny fields, as well as the cooler, shady woodlands to investigate various subjects and scenes." Sponsored by Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
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July 26th - 27th
Salem, MA
"The Salem CultureFest is held each July on the Salem Common (next to the historic Hawthorne Hotel). This event features live bands who showcase many cultures and styles, as well as other performers (storytellers, martial artists, dancers, and more) who entertain you while you enjoy exploring the unique arts, crafts, and wares of our areas finest artists and crafters. Everyone is welcome to attend this fun family-friendly event, and it is our hope to make this event a permanent part of Salem's annual events."
Coming up:
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July 28th - August 3rd
Boston, MA
"The Roxbury Film Festival, produced by ACT Roxbury and The Color of Film Collaborative, is the largest festival in New England dedicated to screening films by, for, and about people of color. While the motion picture industry has historically eclipsed the works of independent filmmakers of color, the Roxbury Film Festival supports them by putting their works on the screens of important Boston-area cinemas."
Ongoing events:
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July 27th, 10 am - 4 pm (and every Sunday through October 26th)
South End, Boston, MA
"The SoWa Open Market offers a shopping experience like no other in Boston. With an ever-changing group of artisans, a hip location and the chance to feel the sun on your face while you browse, it's a trip worth making. The Market offers the opportunity to meet the artists, vendors and farmers behind the work, and is fast becoming part of the South End's well-known artist's community. Every week offers shoppers something different and unique - you won't want to miss it!"
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