Fisherman's Feast runs through Sunday in North End

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Fisherman's Feast continues in North End through Sunday

Boston's 116th annual Fisherman's Feast continues in the North End through Sunday, Aug. 16, at the intersection of Fleet and North streets. Saturday's schedule includes the children's procession of the Madonna Del Soccorso statue at noon, Italian games, the Best Meatball Contest, and a 10-piece Silver Arrow Band set from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is free, but security checkpoints prohibit backpacks and open containers; the Grand Procession begins Sunday at 12:30 p.m. after 9 a.m. High Mass at St. Leonard's Church.

Fisherman's Feast

Chinatown's kung fu film festival wraps up this weekend

Films at the Gate closes its run with free screenings, including "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Once Upon a Time in China II," Friday through Sunday, Aug. 14-16, at Chinatown Gate Plaza, with live performances and panel discussions.

Boston Magazine

Chris Stapleton plays second Fenway Park show Saturday

Chris Stapleton performs his second straight Fenway Park concert tonight at 7 p.m., with guests Zach Top and Allen Stone, as part of the 2026 Fenway Concert Series.

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Red Sox face Pirates in key road series this weekend

The Red Sox (65-57) snapped a five-game skid with a 7-0 win over Toronto behind a Caleb Durbin grand slam, then opened a weekend series in Pittsburgh against the Pirates as they chase an AL Wild Card spot.

The Boston Globe

Life-sized elephant sculptures take over Comm Ave Mall

"The Great Elephant Migration," an outdoor exhibit of 100 life-sized elephant sculptures handcrafted by Indian artisans, has opened along the Commonwealth Avenue Mall.

The Boston Sun

Wu rejects Flynn's National Guard request after stabbings

After back-to-back stabbings near North Station and South Station, City Councilor Ed Flynn called for an emergency council session and National Guard deployment downtown; Mayor Michelle Wu dismissed the National Guard request Friday.

CBS News Boston

Healey signs 'Freedom to Read' Act for MA schools

Gov. Maura Healey signed the Freedom to Read Act Friday, establishing a statewide process for reviewing library books and protecting educators and librarians in Massachusetts public schools.

The Boston Sun

Bowker Viaduct left-lane closure starts Monday

MassDOT will close the left northbound lane on the Bowker Viaduct starting Monday morning, Aug. 17, for overpass replacement work.

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Archaeologists uncover original Bunker Hill redoubt

A report released Friday revealed that researchers excavated portions of the original 1775 earthen redoubt and wartime artifacts at the Bunker Hill Monument.

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Arnold Arboretum hosts All-Ages Insect Safari Saturday

The Arnold Arboretum hosts a free, interactive All-Ages Insect Safari today from 10 a.m. to noon at Kent Field, where entomologists help participants study local bugs.

Arnold Arboretum

Boston Police tow 18 mopeds in Hyde Park crackdown

Boston Police, Housing Police, and the Transportation Department towed 18 mopeds and scooters during a Thursday public safety crackdown in Hyde Park.

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Volunteers gather for Moakley Park cleanup Saturday

Boston Harbor Now and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host a community cleanup at Moakley Park today from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The Boston Calendar

Castle Island hosts 31st annual Open Water Swim Saturday

Swimmers of all ages take to the water today for the 31st annual Swim Across America – Boston Open Water Swim at Castle Island in South Boston, raising funds for cancer research.

Swim Across America

Beacon Hill art, architecture tours run Saturday

The Hidden Art Gallery at 25 Myrtle Street offers Art & Architectural Historic Tours of Beacon Hill today, with tours at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.

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