Every Friday in July and August, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., an artist or band sets up in front of the statue of Sam Adams on the Congress Street side of Faneuil Hall. This free concert series is a partnership between Berklee College of Music and the City of Boston, with Berklee students performing on the last three Fridays in July.

Bring your lunch and a friend or two and enjoy some great music and sunshine. It's completely free!

For the fourth concert, enjoy a performance by Bengerstobal String Trio. The Bengerstobal String Trio, which plays world music, is composed of Bengisu Gokce on violin and vocals, Gerson Eguiguren on viola and vocals, and Cristobal Cruz Garcia on cello and vocals.

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Ringer Playground, Allston

Thursday, July 7, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Thursday, July 14, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

Every Friday in July and August, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., an artist or band sets up in front of the statue of Sam Adams on the Congress Street side of Faneuil Hall. This free concert series is a partnership between Berklee College of Music and the City of Boston, with Berklee students performing on the last three Fridays in July.

Bring your lunch and a friend or two and enjoy some great music and sunshine. It's completely free!

For the third concert, enjoy a performance by Tadeo Kvitca (pictured).

A drummer and bombo legüero player, Tadeo Kvitca is passionate about percussion and its application to music, whether it is his native Argentine folklore roots or a modern approach to contemporary genres such as rock, funk, and pop.

The series of children’s arts workshops give kids the chance to express their creativity while working on fun projects with local artists.  From Allston to Mattapan, children ages three to 10 can enjoy:

• painting
• mask and jewelry making
• treasure creations, and
• much more at the Artists in Residence Workshops.

The events are held from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in parks across the City. 

These events are free and we provide all materials. But, young children must be accompanied by an adult.  If you are in a group of six or more, please make arrangements with us by calling the Parks Department at 617-635-4505. These workshops are part of our annual ParkARTS program, sponsored by Holly and David Bruce.

Every Friday in July and August, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., an artist or band sets up in front of the statue of Sam Adams on the Congress Street side of Faneuil Hall. This free concert series is a partnership between Berklee College of Music and the City of Boston, with Berklee students performing on the last three Fridays in July.

Bring your lunch and a friend or two and enjoy some great music and sunshine. It's completely free!

For the second concert, enjoy a performance by Camilo Velez. A native of Bogotá, Colombia, Camilo Velez seeks to fuse the rhythms and enchanting melodies of the Andes Mountains with jazz and funk.

Every Friday in July and August, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., an artist or band sets up in front of the statue of Sam Adams on the Congress Street side of Faneuil Hall. This free concert series is a partnership between Berklee College of Music and the City of Boston, with Berklee students performing on the last three Fridays in July.

Bring your lunch and a friend or two and enjoy some great music and sunshine. It's completely free!

For the first concert, enjoy a performance by Brooks Robertson. Fingerstyle guitarist Brooks Robertson doesn’t need much more than two thumbs, eight fingers, and six strings on a wooden box to carry listeners away. He utilizes superb technical ability to play bass, rhythm, and melody simultaneously and surpass the borders of conventional genres.

The citywide tournament brings together Boston's diverse community around a shared passion for sport. It is a moment to celebrate the cultures and nationalities of Bostonians in a safe environment that promotes sportsmanship, collaboration and acceptance.

The tournament will be comprised of sixteen flag-bearing nations who will vie for the first annual Unity Cup during the weekend of July 12 - 14 at Moakley Park in South Boston.