Whoah geez it’s hot out there! We’re in the middle of a heat wave! Temperatures have reached record highs and if you don’t think this is summer, well I dunno what’s wrong with you! So why stay in the house running up your electric bill? Head out and find a an air conditioned spot to wet your whistle or take in a show…we got some options for ya! Check ‘em out!
Friday, July 22nd
I am AFRiQUE Gala takes place at Club Night Games in Somerville’s Holiday Inn (30 Washington St). Start of the night at 10pm with LIVE poetry and end the night with world music and R&B/Hip Hop/Top 40. Tickets will be available at the door for around $35.00
Saturday, July 23rd
The 45th Annual Puerto Rican festivities continues with the 9:00am at Franklin Park. Enjoy an entire day of cultural festivities, food and more with friend and family! FREE
Celebrate local artists at ArtRox representing fabric arts, glassware, mixed media, and other art forms will be on display in the quad at Roxbury Community College (1234 Columbus Ave) near the Roxbury Crossing T Stop. Bring the whole family and find something new for the summer! 11:00am – 6:00pm
The NAAAP (National Association of Asian American Professionals) Annual Summer Picnic takes place at Arsenal Park in Watertown. Munch on hot dogs, hamburgers, steak tips, sausages and pasta salad…and play games like Frisbee, Badminton, Kickball, Hula hoops! Family Friendly! Tickets are $20.00 and you need RSVP here first! And pay here!
Sunday, July 24th
Kick off your morning marching in the Puerto Rican Parade starting at the Reggie Lewis Center (1350 Tremont St) at 11:30am to march 12pm to watch. The parade will end at Franklin Park. For more information call Robert Woodson 617.593.4024
Rihanna is back with J.Cole and Cee-Lo Green at the TD Garden. Tickets are $85.11 – $117 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Show begins at 7:30pm
Looking for something a bit more low key? Urban Fresh presents a new vibe at Felt (533 Washington St). Mix and Mingle with the people of our city to network, build, and lounge while listening to the sounds of soul music enjoying a few cocktails and good food 8pm – 1am. $5 and no dress code.
If you can’t make the Rihanna concert there’s always the after-party. J. Cole will be stopping by Rumor (100 Warrenton St). Tickets are around $20.00 – $25.00 for more information call 617.888.5282.
Stay Fab! 
