Celebrating Eastie Week
Eastie Week is celebrating its 6th Year Anniversary of highlighting East Boston’s people, community, culture, and history. Join us for over a week of FREE public programming ranging from Community Cruises, cultural events showcasing the neighborhood’s music, food & culture!
Friday, July 12
Friday, July 12
7:00pm — 10:00pm
Join us at Belmont Square in Brophy Park for a screening of "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World." Bring a blanket or chair to sit on the grass. Snacks and activities will be provided!
For information contact:mary.cole@jeffriespoint.org
mmendez@noahcdc.org
Sponsored by JPNA, NOAH, BPD, and YMCA
Saturday, July 13
293 Border Street, Eagle Hill
6 Chelsea Terrace, off Chelsea Street
Saturday, July 13
10:00am — 2:00pm
Enjoy breakfast, harvest fresh produce, meet neighbors, and build community space. Happening in 3 locations!
For information contact:eastiefarm@gmail.com
617-335-2278
Sponsored by Eastie Farm
265 Marginal Street
11:00am — 4:00pm
Join us as we celebrate Eastie Week with a special family day event at the ICA Watershed!
There will be art making inspired by Evelyn Rydz; activities from our partners; bites from the Chubby Chickpea food truck and samples from Milk Bar Harvard Square; books from the East Boston Bibliocycle; Watershed tours at 1PM (Spanish) + 1:30PM (English); Performances by Veronica Robles at 2 pm and dancing with Zumix hosted at Windy Films at 2:30PM!
For information contact:icaboston.org
617-335-2278
Sponsored by the ICA
Saturday, July 13
12:00am — 4:00pm
Join us for youth-produced video screening and acoustic music pop-up with Windy Films.
For information contact:jgilman@zumix.org
617-568-9777
Sponsored by Zumix and Windy Films
Sunday, July 14
11:00am — 2:00pm
Experience tanks with local sea life and learn from marine educators at Constitution Beach!
For information contact:nperez@neaq.org
617-973-0281
Sponsored by the NEA
Sunday, July 14
6:00pm — 8:00pm
Bring family, friends, and a picnic and enjoy the sunset over Boston Harbor!
For information contact:jgilman@zumix.org
617-568-9777
Sponsored by Zumix
Monday, July 15
365 Bremen Street
Monday, July 15
1:15pm — 2:30pm
Join us for an interactive storytelling experience! Every child that attends will get a new book to take home. The program is best suited for children ages 3-8.
For information contact:mkelly@bpl.org
617-569-0271
Sponsored by EBPL
365 Bremen Street
Monday, July 15
2:30pm — 5:00pm
Aquarium educators and teen interns will travel to the library with live tidepool animals, crafts, and activities for youth ages 5 to 12 years old. The youth-focused workshop encourages the use of science skills such as observations and predictions, while also highlighting the local coastal habitats and animals of Boston.
For information contact:mkelly@bpl.org
617-569-0271
Sponsored by EBPL and the NEA
215 Bremen Street
Monday, July 15
6:00pm — 8:00pm
Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength with yoga and pilates-inspired movements.
For information contact:bridlon@ymcaboston.org
617-569-9622
Sponsored by EBYMCA
40 East Pier Drive
Monday, July 15
5:00pm — 7:00pm
Boston Harbor Now and partners are working to create Water Transportation through a harbor ferry system connecting East Boston to downtown and the Seaport. Learn more about current proposals and what needs to happen at Lewis Wharf for this to become a reality! Food will be provided.
For information contact:farmer_margaret@yahoo.com
Sponsored by BHN, Portside Development, and Portside Market
Tuesday, July 16
95 Marginal Street
Tuesday, July 16
6:30pm — 8:00pm
Join us as we cruise Boston Harbor for a beautiful summer sunset. This is a ticketed event; please arrive 30 minutes early. Tickets are available at the East Boston Public Library, Piers Park Sailing Center, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Zumix, Maverick Landing Community Services, East Boston Social Center, and East Boston APAC.
eastieweek@bostonharbornow.org
Sponsored by BHN and Mass Bay Lines
Wednesday, July 17
68 Central Square
Wednesday, July 17
6:00pm — 8:00pm
Join us for a Youth Paint Night. Light refreshments will be served.
For information and RSVP contact:shirley.fajardo@bostonabcd.org
617-567-8857
Sponsored by APAC and EBSC
Thursday, July 18
365 Bremen Street
Thursday, July 18
5:30pm — 8:00pm
Celebrate Latin culture with live music and dancing.
For information contact:mkelly@bpl.org
617-569-0271
Sponsored by EBPL, CB Unlimited, BPD, and El Mundo
Friday, July 19
33 Sumner Street
Friday, July 19
5:30pm — 8:30pm
Join us to connect new and old populations of East Boston by way of a celebration: interactive community-building activities with a Maker's table led by MLCS youth, food, music, dancing, and fun for all ages.
For information contact:william@mavericklanding.org
Sponsored by MCLS and The Eddy
Saturday, July 20
101 Harborside Drive
Saturday, July 20
11:30am — 3:00pm
Join us for a free ferry ride to Spectacle Island. This is a ticketed event. The boat departs at 12:00pm, please arrive 30 minutes early. Tickets are available at the East Boston Public Library, Piers Park Sailing Center, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Zumix, Maverick Landing Community Services, East Boston Social Center, and East Boston APAC or you can register online here.
For information contact:spectacleislandtickets2019@gmail.com
Sponsored by BHN, EBSC, and Mass Bay Lines
Saturday, July 20
11:00am — 4:00pm
Join us for the annual Marine Science Festival!
For information contact:theharborkeepers@gmail.com
617-818-4583
Sponsored by The Harborkeepers
Saturday, July 20
12:00pm — 6:00pm
Join us as we showcase Eastie's food, art, and music as well as provide our neighbors with information about the existing community services that promote healthy living, educational opportunities, and improve our overall well being. All ages are welcome.
For information contact:gmota@nubeastboston.org
617-981-4010
Sponsored by NUBE
293 Border Street, Eagle Hill
6 Chelsea Terrace, off Chelsea Street
Saturday, July 13
10:00am — 2:00pm
Enjoy breakfast, harvest fresh produce, meet neighbors, and build community space. Happening in 3 locations!
For information contact:eastiefarm@gmail.com
617-335-2278
Sponsored by Eastie Farm
Sunday, July 21
95 Marginal Street
Sunday, July 21
2:00pm — 6:00pm
This is a ticketed event; limited walk-up availability. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
For information contact:adefronzo@piersparksailing.org
617-561-6677
Sponsored by PPSC, EBNHC, and BHN
Sunday, July 21
6:00pm — 8:00pm
Bring family, friends, and a picnic and enjoy the sunset over Boston Harbor Piers Park Amphitheatre.
For information contact:jgilman@zumix.org
617-568-9777
Sponsored by Zumix
10 New Street
Sunday, July 21
11:00am — 4:00pm
Join local artists and artisans for a community market on Eastie's waterfront.
For information contact:info@eastbostonopenmarket.com
Sponsored by EBOM and The Eddy
Corner of Webster and Lamson
Sunday, July 21
11:00am — 12:30pm
How have immigrant communities shaped East Boston? On this walking tour of Jeffries Point, we'll discuss how the neighborhood's history of immigration has transformed East Boston into the neighborhood we know today. Tour route will be approximately 1 mile and end at Maverick Square. Spanish translation will be available.
Space is limited - please RSVP here.
gabriela.amore@boston.gov
Sponsored by Dan Bailey and City of Boston's Landmarks Commission and Environment Department
All week, visit the following businesses for a special Eastie Week promotion. Just mention “Eastie Week,” courtesy of the East Boston Chamber of Commerce.
- GoingClear Interactive
- Cloud 9 Laundromutt
- Vilma’s Boutique
- New York Life Insurance
- Hilton Boston Logan
- East Boston Savings Bank
For information contact:
eastbostonchamber.com
contact@eastbostonchamber.com
617-538-3618
Sponsored by the EBCC