This Weekend: Early Voting, Beats on the Beach & All That Jazz

updated 8/27/25 with Sunday evening's Gospel Fest. 

There's lots going on in the neighborhood this weekend from early voting to the 15th annual Boston Jazz Festival to the Beats on the Beach Block Party, and did we mention it is all free? 

The Preliminary Municipal Election takes place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. 
The last day to register to vote in the preliminary election is this Saturday, August 30th. You may register online or by mail.
Early voting starts this Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31st at the Condon School from 11am to 7pm at 200 D Street. Tuesday, September 2nd, through Friday, September 5th, you may vote early at City Hall Haymarket Room. Hours are: Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 8pm and Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 5pm. There are 4 candidates for Mayor (pick 1), 3 candidates for District 2 City Councilor (pick 1) and 10 candidates for the 4 City Council At-Large seats (pick 4). The top two vote getters for Mayor and District 2 and the top 8 for At-Large will advance to the November 4th election. View Early Voting Ballot for South Boston wards 6 & 7. 

The 15th Annual Boston Jazz Festival will be held on Friday and Saturday, August 29-30 2025 Maritime Park in Boston’s Seaport District from 5:00 -10 PM Friday . Saturday b12:00 Noon till 10:00 PM. Each year, BJF features performances by some of the best jazz musicians in the business! View line up by clicking above.

Save The Harbor/Save The Bay Beats on the Beach Block Party

When: 8/30 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

What: Pull up for a night of free music, art, and food on Lawn on D! Featuring acts from Chelita, Deevo Da Genius, Lilith, TOMO, ToriTori, DJ Rayvino. Hosted by DJ WhySham. Shop at a 40+ vibrant local art mart with art, crafts, clothes, jewelry, and more!

Where: The Lawn on D, 420 D St.

The 25th Annual Boston Gospel Fest, is taking place on August 31st at the Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave. This vibrant celebration of gospel music will fill the air with uplifting melodies and powerful performances. The free event kicks off at 5 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m.  Doors will open at 4 p.m.   

originally published 08.26.25

Free Friendly's Ice Cream Friday at Lawn on D

The Lawn on D invites their Fort Point neighbors to eat ice cream this Friday, July 24th from 12 pm to 2 pm. In celebration of summer in the city and national ice cream month, Friendly's livens up your Friday lunch hour with a free ice cream pop-up. Friendly’s ambassadors will be handing out a variety of Sundae Snack Cups, including their Original Fudge Sundae Cup and Ice Cream Cake Sundae Cup. Indulge in an afternoon of free frozen treats, lawn games and live music at the Lawn on D. It's Friday in the summer. 

Lawn on D Grand Opening

Lawn on D next  door to BCEC, 420 D Street

The Lawn on D, a first-of-its-kind outdoor interactive space in Boston, will be opening this Saturday, August 16, 2014 from noon until 11pm with: live music performances , high-energy sets from Mmmmaven DJs, massmouth storytelling, interactive art projects & installations, face-painting, bocce, Ping Pong and other dynamic, community-building activities. Local food and ice cream trucks, as well as beer and wine available for purchase in the tented bar fuel up the fun. The event located at 420 D Street is free and open to the public. More details and schedule of events.