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Festivals, panels, and performances

8 Juneteenth events in Boston

"The Embrace" bronze memorial of arms hugging on Boston Common
Don’t miss the Embrace Festivals Block Party on Friday, June 21 at Roxbury Community College. | Photo by @charos10
Wednesday, June 19 is Juneteenth. There’s plenty to do in Boston, including the Embrace Ideas Festival + Open House events at the MFA and ICA. If you’re interested in commemorating the holiday earlier, here are eight events around the city this weekend and early next week.

Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 15 | 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. | Franklin Park, Shattuck Picnic Area | Free | Join the City of Boston for a celebration featuring picnics, barbecues, music, and dancing.

Juneteenth Joy: Focus on Freedom | Saturday, June 15 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Martini Hatch Shell, Hyde Park | Free | Register to join the celebration featuring performances, vendors, exhibits, and speakers. If it rains, the event will be moved to New Mission High School.

Eggun Ancestor Procession | Saturday, June 15 | 2 p.m. | Copp’s Hill Burying Ground | Free | Local artist Ifé Franklin + Old North Illuminated invite the public to honor the lives of enslaved people’s burial sites through song and dance. Participants are encouraged to wear white clothing.

Juneteenth with Benkadi Drum and Dance | Saturday, June 15 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | JFK Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point | Free | The performance showcasing traditional West African rhythms and movements features vivid costumes, interpretive dance, and audience participation appropriate for families with children five and up.

2024 Juneteenth Panel | Thursday, June 13 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | John D. O’Bryant African-American Institute | Free | Listen to a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Régine Jean-Charles to discuss “Understanding the Reparations Movement.” Followed by a celebration filled with music, food, and community.

Juneteenth Remembrance Guided Tour | Tuesday, June 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Museum of African American History | Free | Join a private guided tour to learn about the history of the Black community during the 18th and 19th centuries.

“Freedom to Excel” A Juneteenth Personal Development Workshop | Wednesday, June 19 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport | $20 | Hear from Empowerment Coach Cass Cruz at this workshop to rediscover and embrace the fullness of who you are.

Celebrate Juneteenth with MathWorks | Wednesday, June 19 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Museum of Science | Free | Join the National Society of Black Engineers Jr. Chapter to engage in captivating workshops + be inspired by panel discussions with accomplished STEM professionals.
 
Events
Thursday, June 13
  • The Boston Public Market on The Greenway Kick-off Party | Thursday, June 13 | 2-6 p.m. | Milk Street & India Street, Boston | Free entry | The first day of the Farmers Market will feature live music, a plant giveaway, and live alpacas.
  • Screening and Panel Discussion with FORCE BLUE | Thursday, June 13 | 6:30-8 p.m. | New England Aquarium Simons Theatre, 1 Central Wharf, Boston | Free | Check out a special screening of “100 Yards of Hope,” a documentary film showcasing the work to restore Florida’s coral reefs.
  • Sour Beer Tasting with Curio Spice | Thursday, June 13 | 7-8 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | $35 | Head to the back taproom to learn how sustainably sourced spices and botanicals are used to brew bright and funky sour beers.
  • Make Your Own Ceramic Pet Bowl Pottery Class | Thursday, June 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Short Path Distillery, 71 Kelvin St., Everett | $105 | Bring your pet for an outdoor paw-tery class to make a pet food or water dish.
Friday, June 14
  • Hike Boston: Horse of Course Program | Friday, June 14 | 3 p.m. | Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston | Free | Come meet one of the horse-mounted units to learn about their role in the parks and how they are cared for.
Saturday, June 15
  • Summer Solstice Celebration | Saturday, June 15 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Carol Lynch Memorial Gardens, Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston | Free | Join the Soma Community for a special outdoor yoga event with a soulful practice to the beats of a live DJ.
Sunday, June 16
  • Waltham Pride | Sunday, June 16 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Waltham Common, 610 Main St., Waltham | Free | Watch City’s celebration returns for its third year featuring music, speeches, drag artists, food vendors, and local organizations supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
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News Notes
Number
  • 1,200. That’s how many workers will be trained to help coastal areas better withstand the effects of climate change in Boston after receiving ~$10 million in federal funds. City officials said they expect to train workers in construction, emergency preparedness, water utility management, and community outreach to support increased demand in the next decade. (WBUR)
Biz
  • Local nonprofit Lawyers for Civil Rights is planning to open a new incubator and accelerator for immigrant women and entrepreneurs of color. BizGrow Central will provide startups with free space, plus legal and technical support at the brick-and-mortar location. (Boston Business Journal)
Open
  • Abuela’s Table is now open in the former space of El Oriental de Cuba Space in Jamaica Plain. The new Centre Street eatery serves empanadas, tamales, tacos, enchiladas, and quesadillas. (Boston Restaurant Talk)
Arts
  • This summer, the MFA’s first exhibition featuring the work of Salvador Dalí will open. The exhibition will feature ~30 paintings and works on paper from the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Hi, TBAYtoday.)
Cause
  • A non-profit organization fighting climate change called Climb 4 Climate will host its inaugural stadium stair-climbing event on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Harvard Stadium. Participants can sign up now to help support the mission. After the climb, enjoy the “Festivo,” featuring food trucks and music.
Health
  • Mass General Brigham will host the 10th anniversary of The World Medical Innovation Forum on Sept. 23-Sept. 25. The annual event will bring together hundreds of global leaders to address the latest opportunities and challenges, key technology developments, manufacturing, and regulatory barriers.
Ranked
  • No. 1. That’s where the Bay State ranked on Wallethub’s list of the best states for working dads. The study compared various indicators of friendliness toward working dads including the average length of the work day for men to child care costs.
 
Eat

🍽️ Say “Bonjour” to Le Mari

Le Mari opens on Newbury Street
The dining room inside Le Mari on Newbury Street.
The dining room seats ~30 and the dueling bars at the back of the restaurant seats 18. | Photo by Alyssa Blumstein Photography
Today, Chef Leigh Whittaker will open the doors to her new restaurant Le Mari, which means “the husband” in French. The 1,300-sqft restaurant and bar on 259 Newbury Street was the former location of Bar à vin 1855. Now, it has been transformed into a Parisian-style eatery with a pair of patios, a mix of traditional seating, and a French mural along exposed brick.

On the menu, guests can try entrees like sea bass, steak frites, and Lion’s Mane. There are shareable items including scallops + duck fat gaufrettes along with pasta dishes like cacio e pepe. Plus, a seasonal variety of soups and salads.

In addition to an extensive list of wines, sip on cocktails like the “I’ve Studied Abroad” made with locally-owned Velo Vodka, or the "(Not) a Basic B*tch Spritz” with cherry, apple, mango, and cava. Bonus: Sip on a zero-proof option like the Phony-Negroni or Amaro Soda.

Le Mari will be open for dinner service Tuesday through Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Follow along on Instagram for updates.
The Buy

The Buy 6.13.24 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
A Father’s Day gift that will ship in time for this weekend, thanks to Prime. We’re seeing pizza stones, spikeball kits, roomy travel backpacks, and quintessential “Best Dad Ever” mugs (those are always a winner, right?).
 
The Wrap
 
Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica

From the editor
This week, the New England Aquarium is celebrating 54 years of Myrtle the Turtle. The local legend arrived in Boston in 1970 from the Provincetown Marine Aquarium.

The sea turtle is estimated to be between 80 and 95 years old and spends her days napping near the top of the 200,000 gallon tank at the center of the downtown aquarium. She weighs ~550 pounds and, according to WBUR, her favorite snacks are Brussels sprouts.
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