Featured image: The entrance to Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and one of the venues open during a Free Fun Friday (photo by Cheryl Landes) Each Friday from late June through late August, the Highland Street Foundation hosts free admission to a range of cultural venues throughout Massachusetts. Visit art museums, … Continue reading Free Fun Fridays in Massachusetts June through August
Featured image: Cricket (photo by makamuki0 via pixabay) This report might bug some readers, but I feel obligated to share the news. If you're looking for an unusual culinary experience, it's coming to Portland, Maine, on July 9. That's when the state's first edible insect meals will be served at the Bao Bao Dumpling House … Continue reading Experience edible insect dining on July 9 in Portland, Maine
Featured image: A scene at Naturescaping Wildlife Botanical Gardens in Brush Prairie, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Browse items for sale by local artisans, watch art demonstrations, hear live music, and learn about composting and recycling at the annual Art in the Garden at Naturescaping Wildlife Botanical Gardens in Brush Prairie, Washington, Sunday, July 8, … Continue reading Art in the Garden at Naturescaping in Brush Prairie July 8
Featured image courtesy Nadine Doerle, Pixabay Medieval combat group Anvard is hosting a fierce battle at the baseball field on the Boston Common Sunday, July 8, noon-3 p.m. "Fighting is fast-paced medieval style with padded weapons for full contact," states the Medieval Combat on Boston Common's event page on Facebook. "Participants engage in combat and … Continue reading A Medieval battle is brewing on Boston Common July 8
Featured image courtesy Creative Commons Hungry for pizza? Satisfy your appetite this weekend at the Boston Pizza Festival at City Hall Plaza July 7-8, noon-8 p.m. Sample the pies from more than 30 pizza makers, including three from Sicily, Italy. Vegan and gluten-free varieites are available. Beer and other beverages are available for sale. There's … Continue reading One admission fee, unlimited samples at Boston Pizza Festival July 7-8
Featured image courtesy Creative Commons Pick up some delicious Chinese food at one of the vendors at the Chinatown Main Street Festival at Chinatown Park on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston. Then go to the main stage to see martial arts demonstrations, lion dances, Chinese folk dances, Chinese operas, and other cultural presentations. The … Continue reading Boston’s Chinatown Main Street Festival an immersion in China’s culture
Featured image courtesy geralt, Creative Commons Enjoy local talent performing a wide range of music from the porches of homes throughout the Jamaica Plain neighborhood in Boston: bebop, folk, jazz, Native American flute, and more. The music plays from noon until 6 p.m. Saturday, July 7. View the lineup and locations here. Admission is free, … Continue reading Catch the neighborhood vibe at the JP Porchfest July 7
Featured image: Tents pitched for the Civil War Reenactment at the Central Washington Agricultural Museum in Union Gap, south of Yakima (photo by Cheryl Landes) Every year, the town of Union Gap celebrates Father's Day weekend with a variety of activities at Fullbright Park and the Central Washington Agricultural Museum, 4508 Main Street. This year's … Continue reading Old Town Days and Civil War Reenactment at Central Washington Agricultural Museum Father’s Day weekend
Featured image: Flowers at the Yakima Area Arboretum in Yakima, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) The Yakima Area Arboretum hosts the annual Garden Tour this weekend, which features these five gardens: The Quaint Garden, by Brian and Kristi Messer The Native Rock Garden, by Tim and Linda Drumhiller The Whimsy Village Garden, by Ron and … Continue reading Tour five of Yakima’s finest gardens this weekend
Featured image courtesy Creative Commons It's summer in Seattle, and what better way to celebrate than a parade and festival in the city's funkiest neighborhood? Fremont prides itself in being quirky and unique. It's the only place I've explored that has a giant troll under a bridge. Fremont's Soltice Parade isn't the typical parade, either. … Continue reading Fremont Solstice Parade and festival welcome summer in Seattle
