Free Charles River Jazz Festival at Hatch Shell

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Charles River Jazz Festival Returns to Hatch Shell Today

The 6th annual Charles River Jazz Festival takes place Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Hatch Memorial Shell on the Esplanade, 47 David G Mugar Way, with the park opening at 11:30 a.m. and music from noon to 8:30 p.m. The free festival is moving to the Hatch Shell this year, and organizers recommend the MBTA, ride share, biking or walking to get there. Blankets no larger than 6-by-8 feet, chairs under 34 inches, soft-sided coolers and bags 20x20x10 inches or smaller are permitted; audio recording and professional detachable lenses are not.

Boston Jazz Foundation

Red Sox Host Athletics at Fenway Saturday Afternoon

The Red Sox play the Athletics at Fenway Park Saturday, Aug. 8 at 4:10 p.m., part of a three-game series.

Meet Boston

Newbury Street Dispensary Seeks Later Operating Hours

The Boston Cannabis Board will hold an Aug. 12 hearing on Ember Gardens' request to extend hours at its 297 Newbury Street shop to 11 p.m.

City of Boston

Back Bay Block Captains Chair Wins BPD Community Award

The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay celebrated Block Captains Chair Ali Foley on Aug. 7 for receiving the Boston Police Department's 2026 Community Partner Award.

Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay

Friends of Public Garden Opens Neighborhood Park Grant Cycle

The Friends of the Public Garden opened applications Aug. 7 for community-led park and greenspace improvements citywide through the Henry Lee Fund.

Mission Hill Gazette

Back Bay Architectural Commission Sets Virtual August Meeting

The commission's next monthly public hearing will be held virtually Wednesday, Aug. 12, to review design proposals.

The Boston Sun

Prudential Center Screens 'Lilo & Stitch' in South Garden

The Prudential Center's Summer Flicks series continues Saturday, Aug. 8 in South Garden with live music at 6:30 p.m., followed by a screening of "Lilo & Stitch."

Prudential Center

Fenway Health, Boston Legacy FC Launch Wellness Partnership

Fenway Health and Boston Legacy FC announced a community partnership Aug. 7 focused on health and belonging, debuting at the club's Pride Match on Aug. 9.

The Boston Sun

Midnight Pedalers Host 38th Annual Architecture Tour

Cyclists gathered at Trinity Church in Copley Square at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 for a 30-mile overnight tour of Boston's historical and architectural landmarks.

Charles River Wheelers

Comedian Daniel Sloss Brings 'Bitter' Tour to The Wilbur

Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss performs his solo show "BITTER" at the Wilbur Theatre Saturday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m.

Wilbur Theatre

Boston Public Library Hosts Courtyard Story Time

Families with children ages 0-7 gathered in the McKim Courtyard at Copley Square Saturday, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. for stories, songs and sensory play.

Boston Public Library