How is it already August?

The Bridge of Joy Grand Opening Event is this week

This Wednesday, August 6th, from 5:30–7:30pm, celebrate the debut of Bridge of Joy, a new public art experience in Charlestown’s Navy Yard — featuring Wildlife Wonders, a sculpture exhibit by world-renowned artists Gillie & Marc. Kick off at The Anchor with a special video message from the artists and then explore the full exhibit along the waterfront.

You can also enjoy creative activities for all ages, including animal face painting and airbrush tattoos, custom posters and typewriter poems, plus food and ice cream trucks.

It’s free and open to the public! As a bonus, bring a non-perishable item to one of the collection bins to support Harvest on Vine.

Get ‘Free’ bread La Saison

For the next two weeks, La Saison is donating 100% of their bread sales to Gaza Soup Kitchen, a grassroots organization feeding families in Gaza. La Saison says, “And if you can’t pay, bread is free — because children have already paid far too much… We are bakers. We feed people — whoever they are, whatever they believe. That’s what it means to do this work with heart.”

Dine Out Boston is happening now!

Dine Out Boston is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of delicious deals at participating restaurants. This delicious dining event starts this Sunday, August 3rd, and runs through August 16th. Enjoy lunch + dinner at participating restaurants – lunch $27 | $32 | $36 and dinner $38 | $46 | $55. Excludes tax and gratuities.

Blackmoor Bar + Kitchen, Monument, Prima and Waverly in Charlestown are participating! You can check out the full list of participating restaurants here! 

The City Hall On The Go truck is back

This Wednesday, August 6th, from 1 to 2:30pm, the City Hall On The Go truck will be stationed at Winthrop Square. No need to trek over to Government Center, you can get these services taken care of right in Charlestown.

Call to Artists: What is Home?

The Artist’s Group of Charlestown‘s fall exhibit is titled “What is Home? Personal Reflections on a Universal Theme” and submissions are open now through September 17.

What is Home? Ideally, home is a place providing refuge and a sense of belonging. For some, home is fraught with difficulty, and for others it doesn’t exist beyond a hope. Regardless of our circumstances, the idea of home is universal, yet unique to each of us. This is an invitation for artists to share their interpretations of the idea of home. The exhibition will take place October 3rd to October 19th at 523 Medford St in Chalrestown.