• Boston JerkFest Caribbean Foodie Festival | Saturday, July 13 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Harvard Athletic Complex, 145 N. Harvard St., Boston | $6-$125 | Stop by this festival where local and regional Caribbean restaurants dish out jerk-inspired dishes alongside live music and vendors.
• Summer Flicks at the Prudential Center | Saturday, July 13 | 6-10 p.m. | Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Boston | Free | Watch the Prudential Center’s first free outdoor movie screening of the summer: “Legally Blonde.”
• Summer of Citrus Poolside Sip & Dip Party | Sunday, July 14 | 4-10 p.m. | Omni Boston at the Seaport, 450 Summer St., Boston | $125 | Tickets grant access to the pool for two guests — plus lounge chairs, food and drinks for purchase, live music, and towel service.
• House of the Dragon Screenings | Sunday, July 14 | 8:30-10 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Free | Cue the HBO intro — watch the dragons and drama unfold in the back taproom with games and dragon-inspired beer flights.

• Streamer Meet & Greet hosted by the Jimmy Fund at Harpoon Brewery | Tuesday, July 16 | 6-9 p.m. | Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave, Boston | Free | Meet other streamers in person, learn about the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s “Quest 2 Defy Cancer,” and enjoy drinks, pretzels, and stand a chance to win fun prizes.*
• Summer Dock Party | Thursday, July 18 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Community Boating Inc. + Eliot Memorial Garden, 21 David G. Mugar Way, Boston | $129+ | Join the Esplanade Association’s sunset dinner for a night of live music on the docks to support free summer programming.
• Mars Symphony | Thursday, July 25 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston | $20 | This NASA collaboration at the Charles Hayden Planetarium will let you take an interplanetary journey while listening to orchestral melodies.

• What: Climb 30 rows of concrete seats
• Where: All 37 sections of Harvard Stadium
• When: Saturday, Aug. 10
• How: Early bird registration is $25 for adults ($40 after Aug. 8), and $15 for students ages 13-18 ($25 after Aug. 9); all participants will commit to fundraising minimums ($250 for adults and $150 for students) to support the cause.

• MBTA riders can use contactless payment beginning Thursday, Aug. 1. CharlieCards and paper tickets can still be used, but subway and bus riders can also tap a credit card or their mobile wallet. (NBC Boston)

• Boston bars Birds of Paradise and Equal Measure were named to Esquire’s “Best Bars in America” list. Spots were chosen based on not only drinks, but overall vibe and atmosphere. Here’s what you can expect at the local spots. (Wicked Local)

• First, Celtics star Jayson Tatum won his first NBA championship. Now, he’s the new cover athlete for the NBA 2K25 video game. “I’ve been playing NBA 2K since I was a kid, and it’s been a dream to one day be on the cover,” Tatum said in a press release.

• Whether you’re looking for historic neighborhoods, films and concerts, or new restaurant openings — there’s a local Instagram account for that. Check out these 10 Boston accounts that are worth a follow to stay in the loop.

• Drink Up Week — a celebration of our city’s vibrant beverage culture, sponsored by Lifted Rooftop Restaurant & Bar — is coming up quickly from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. We asked local businesses to join the fun by sharing drink deals; check out this map of promos that are poppin’ just for the occasion.

• Monteverdi is the newest Italian restaurant you’re going to want to try in Cambridge. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.

• At BOStoday, we love that we get to make the whole city of Boston our office. If you’re looking for your next dream job, check out our guide to top employers and industries, or explore more places to work.

• If your last credit card bill sent a chill down your spine — even in this heat — it might be time for a balance transfer. The Ascent recommends these four cards with 0% APR for up to 18 months. (You could have almost two years to avoid interest charges.)*

• Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

• A central, scenic location to explore the Seaport
• Destination dining featuring six unique on-site (and open to the public) restaurants
• A rejuvenating day spa (also open to the public) to relax and refresh
• Take a dip in the rooftop pool

• Weekly fitness classes on the pool deck
• Self-guided art tours throughout the building
• State-of-the-art fitness center featuring Pelotons
• Monthly pool parties with well-known musicians

Summer fun