This Weekend: Free Ferries + Art Opening

updated 05/29/26 at 1:40pm: Due to inclement weather, Saturday, May 30th's Free Ferry trips have been postponed to Saturday, June 6th. Sunday's ferries will continue as scheduled. 

Celebrate this weekend with the start of the 2026 Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park public ferry season with a free trip to Georges Island, and an art opening reception of textile artist, Celeste Diaz Falzone, at the Distillery Gallery on Saturday, May 30th from 7pm to 10pm. 

Boston Harbor Now Free Ferry ⛴ Weekend

This weekend's free Georges Island trip includes a tour of historic Fort Warren and incredible harbor views from the island.

Tickets are first-come, first-serve on the mornings of May 30th (postponed to June 6th) and May 31st at the Ferry Center at Long Wharf North (66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 across from Christopher Columbus Park). Get there early for the 8am ticket distribution.  Up to 5 tickets per adult. 

Trips depart Long Wharf North at 10am and 12pm 

Art Opening

The Distillery Gallery is thrilled to present a solo exhibition by textile artist Celeste Diaz Falzone, opening Saturday, May 30th from 7pm to10pm. The gallery is located at 516 E. 2nd Street. 

The works are a maximalist and playful installation of recent soft sculptural work by the Rhode Island-based artist. The exhibition runs through July 11, 2026. 

Celeste Diaz Falzone (b. 1998 in Dallas TX to Colombian mother and American father) is an artist and writer based in Pawtucket RI. Her studio practice consists of 2 and 3D mixed media with a base in textiles and illustration. Celeste is self taught, and her work explores culture, spirituality, psychology, humanity, fashion, dreams, and memory.

May Happenings Around or About The Neighborhood

updated 05.19.22 with May 26 Congress St Reconstruction Public Meeting and May 31st 51 Melcher St. IAG Public Meeting.

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS

May 18: Conservation Commission Meeting start at 6pm. Check out neighborhood items on the agenda from ICA Cliff Diving to Pier 10 (38 Drydock) to L Street Power Plant to MassDOT improvements on Cypher, Richards & Fargo.

May 19: Parcel X (310 Northern Ave.) Public Meeting 6pm - 8pm. The proponent proposes the demolition of the two (2) existing, single-story industrial buildings and the construction of a new, two (2)-building, approximately 742,000 square foot life sciences/research and development campus 

May 20 - May 22: HarpoonFest 2022 Celebrate the local Boston music scene with beer in hand! Friday 6pm - 11pm and Saturday 12pm - 7pm at 306 Northern Ave.

May 21: Boston Harbor Islands Free Ferry Day from 8am – 2:30pm. Tickets available on first come, first serve basis. 

May 24: FPNA Fort Point Seaport Neighborhood Gathering at 6pm. 

May 26: Congress St. (Fort Point) Reconstruction Project Public Meeting at 6:30pm. Boston Public Works will present revised designs to sidewalks, lighting, crosswalks and street trees informed by feedback from residents and businesses since February's meeting. Register Today.

May 27: Fort Point Arts Community Final Friday’s Open Mic @ Assemblage 5pm - 9pm. Artists interested in performing at the event should show up at 5 pm to get on the setlist and patrons interested in watching should arrive around 6 pm. R.S.V.P.

May 31: 51 Melcher St Impact Advisory Group Public Meeting at 6pm regarding proposed conversion to Life Sciences labs and office.  The purpose of the meeting is the potential impacts and mitigation for the project. Register.

June 2: MBTA Better Busses Route Changes For Boston Public Meeting at 6pm

City Budget Hearings Schedule

• May 26: City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Dockets #0480-0486, 0497-0498, 0501, FY23 Budget: Environment, Parks, Environment Revolving Funds, Parkman Fund at 2pm
• May 31 City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Dockets #0480-0486, FY23 Budget: Boston Planning and Development Agency | Boston.gov at 2pm

COMMENT DEADLINES

June 10th: MEPA BMIP/Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park Master Plan and 24 Drydock NPC. Watch MEPA Virtual RLFMPF Master Plan Update site visit. Direct comments to Alexander Strysky, MEPA Analyst.

originally published 05.17.22