08.02.2023

Today’s Forecast

It’s feast szn in the North End

Italian feasts in the North End

Regina Pizza is Boston’s original pizzeria, established in 1926. | Photo by @amyhoro

Yes, you can enjoy fresh Italian food in the North End anytime, but you’ll want to say “boungiorno” this month during this particularly exciting time.

We’re talking Italian feasts, the multi-day festivals that honor a different Italian saint every weekend in August and draw in thousands of visitors with performances, processions + lots of food.

Here are five feasts to check out this month — mark those calendars and try not to get too hungry.

🍽️ Saint Agrippina Feast, Thursday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 6
Don’t miss the opening ceremony and procession on Thursday from 7 to 11 p.m. Then, stop by for Xtreme Queen on Friday, an Elton John tribute band on Saturday, and the closing ceremony + raffle on Sunday. Pro tip: Grab crowd favorite bites like the fresh shellfish and fried calamari.

🍽️ Madonna Della Cava Feast | Friday, Aug.11-Sunday, Aug.13
This feast coincides with the festival held in Pietraperzia, Sicily. Expect entertainment from New England party band “Steve Smith and The Nakeds,” KC Express! Disco, Funk and Soul, and Angelena and The Unit.

🍽️ Fisherman’s Feast | Thursday, Aug. 17-Sunday, Aug. 20
Boston’s oldest continuous Italian festival is known for candy apples, Italian sausages + fresh cannoli. This year’s event will feature the 5th annual Meatball Contest on Saturday and the Famous Flight of Angel on Sunday.

🍽️ Saint Anthony’s Feast | Thursday, Aug. 24-Sunday, Aug. 27
Follow along on Instagram for details on this festival, which began in 1919 and has been called the “Feast of all Feasts” by National Geographic Magazine. Stroll the streets to grab eats from 100+ food carts offering everything from arancini to gelato.

🍽️ Feast for Saint Lucia | Thursday, Aug. 24 + Friday, Aug. 25
Watch the candlelight procession on Thursday night at 10:30 p.m. and enjoy a culinary stage featuring local chefs + an open air piazza courtesy of Regina Pizzeria all weekend long.

Asked

What’s your favorite North End eat?

A. Pizza
B. Arancini
C. Cannoli
D. Gelato

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Events

Wednesday, Aug. 2

Outdoor Movie Night | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 8-10 p.m. | The Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave., Brighton | Free | Grab a seat in the biergarten or on the patio + enjoy a beverage, snacks and some free popcorn while watching “Fast and the Furious.”
Amature Comedy Contest | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 10 p.m. | The Burren, 247 Elm St., Somerville | Free | Meet in the back room of this local Irish Pub for some laughs from amateurs competing for a $50 cash prize.

Thursday, Aug. 3

Seaport Sweat: Mind Over Mat(ter) | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave., Boston | Free | Bring your own yoga mat for this all levels yoga class.
In Search of Butterflies and Dragonflies | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt Auburn St., Cambridge | $0-$12 | Registration is required for this leisurely walk exploring habitats from pond edges to wildflower patches, in search of the various types of butterflies and dragonflies.

Friday, Aug. 4

Be Our Guest: The Disney DJ Night | Friday, Aug. 4 | 8 p.m. | Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave., Boston | $20-$30 | Don’t be one of the “Poor Unfortunate Souls” to miss this Disney-themed DJ party.

Saturday, Aug. 5

Red Sox vs. Blue Jays | Saturday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Fenway Park, 4 Jersey St., Boston | Prices vary | Head to Fenway to cheer on the home team and sing along to “Sweet Caroline.”

Wednesday, Aug. 16

NextGen Summer Nights at Rooftop @ Revere | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 6-10 p.m. | Rooftop @ Revere, 200 Stuart St., Boston | $50-$125 | Celebrate summer at this rooftop takeover featuring delish cocktails, tasty dishes, and scenic city views while raising funds for The Greg Hill Foundation and its future beneficiaries.*

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News Notes

Number

$1.7 million. That’s the amount that JPMorgan Chase has awarded to Bay State nonprofits to support an inclusive economy. Local nonprofits include the Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corp., UMass Donahue Institute, and Massachusetts Association of Community Development. (Boston Business Journal)

For Kids

Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2023 ParkARTS Boston Children’s Rec Fest on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at Franklin Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free event will feature arts and crafts, face painting, sports, and treats.

Health

Salem Hospital has opened its new main entrance and lobby completing the $16 million, five-year project. Part of the Mass General Brigham network, the new 10,000-sqft entrance includes a covered drop-off area, gift shop, security office, and updated seating areas. (Boston Business Journal)

Plan Ahead

Boston’s Roxbury Poetry Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building. The free festival will showcase several award-winning writers, panelists, and curators, plus a keynote address from Hanif Abdurraqib.

Outdoors

We’ll have another super moon this month, Boston. Keep your eyes to the sky to see the Blue Moon on Wednesday, Aug. 30, which is when the moon appears slightly brighter and bigger than normal.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

Hungry for a free lunch? I’ll tell you how you can score a free meal from Ula Cafe.

On Thursday, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Jamaica Plain eatery is partnering with Toast to give away free lunch (up to $20 per person) as part of a Pay It Forward campaign. Visit 284 Amory St. for a day of free food + community.

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