As we enter the second to last full weekend of August, it’s time to prepare ourselves for the inevitable end of summer. While the warm weather will soon come to an end, there’s still time to get out there and have some fun. From concerts to festivals and everything in between, here’s our guide to the best things to do in Boston this weekend.
Things to do in Boston this weekend
ARTS & CULTURE
African Festival of Boston
Celebrate African arts and culture when the festival returns to the Commons for its 8th year on Sunday. The festivities will include fashion, food, live performances and more.
Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Boston Common, 139 Tremont St., Boston, free, africanfestivalofboston.com
Aretha Franklin MFA tribute
The world continues to mourn the death of Aretha Franklin, who died in her Detroit home at the age of 76 last week. The Museum of Fine Arts is honoring the Queen of Soul with a special installation in the Sharf Visitor Center. The MFA has put on display a beautiful Herb Ritts’ photo, “Aretha Franklin (1992),” along with images of four album covers as a tribute to the music icon.
Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, mfa.org
Saint Anthony’s Feast
The “Feast of all Feasts” returns for its 99th edition this weekend. Head to the North End to take part in this year’s celebration, which will include live entertainment, a 10-hour ” Grand Procession,” plus plenty of tasty Italian food.
Aug. 23-26, Saint Anthony’s Club, 203 Endicott St., Boston, stanthonysfeast.com
COMEDY
Wild ‘N Out
Nick Cannon and the Wild ‘N Out crew are taking over the TD Garden on Friday night. We caught up with the actor and musician ahead of his trip to Boston.
Aug. 24, 8 p.m., TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, $35+, tdgarden.com
FOOD & DRINKS
Fermentation Festival
Out of all the things to do in Boston this weekend, this one may be the funkiest. Stop by the Boston Public Market on Sunday to learn all about the process of fermentation. Back for its 6th year, the festival features speakers, demonstrations, authors, as well as food and drink (aka alcohol) samples.
Aug. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston, free, bostonpublicmarket.org
MISC.
Kevin O’Leary
The “Shark Tank” star is coming to the Hub. Prior to his speech at the Harvard Biotech Club’s fall kick off event on Thursday afternoon, Kevin O’Leary will host a free wealth-building seminar where fans can learn about what it takes to be an entrepreneur and a self-made millionaires.
Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Ave., Boston, free, eventbrite.com
MindTrek VR
Get ready for an ultimate gaming mashup at Woburn’s MindTrek VR. New England gaming company Asylum Gaming and Esports is setting up shop at the venue all weekend long with a pop-up gamer’s lounge, as well as specials for the VR arena.
Aug. 24-26, MindTrek VR, 24 Cummings Park Dr., Woburn, $20+, mindtrekvr.com
Selfie Kid
Hang out with Selfie Kid, otherwise known as South Shore’s own Ryan McKenna, at I Love Boston Sports in Dedham on Friday. The viral sensation from Super Bowl LII will be on-site taking selfies with customers. He’ll also be giving away promo codes on his Instagram account prior to the event.
Aug. 24, noon-3 p.m., I Love Boston Sports, 680 Legacy Place, Dedham, ilovebostonsports.com
MOVIES
“Sandlot”
Celebrate 25 years of the classic film with Lawn on D this weekend. The venue is hosting a free, outdoor screening of the flick on Saturday. Attendees will also have the chance to win tickets to a Red Sox game during a special raffle.
Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m., Lawn on D, 420 D St., Boston, free, signatureboston.com/lawn-on-d
MUSIC
Boston Jazz Fest
Back for its 8th year, take a trip over to the Seaport for a free day of music this weekend. The festivities will kick off at noon on Saturday and will feature food, vendors and performances by Richard Evans, Albino Mbie, Zeke Martin, Bradle Bartlet Roche, Pat Braxton, ZYG and GroovaLootos. A tribute to Aretha Franklin is also scheduled to commence at 5:40 p.m.
Aug. 25, noon, South Boston Maritime Park, Boston, free, bostonjazzfest.org
G-Eazy
While is love life is always making headlines, the rapper’s upcoming trip to the Bay State will be all about the music. See G-Eazy bring down the house at the Xfinity Center when the “Endless Summer” tour rolls into town on Sunday. Lil Uzi Vert, Ty Dolla $ign and more will also perform.
Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m., Xfinity Center, 885 S. Main St., Mansfield, $22+, livenation.com
Miguel
The R&B crooner will bring his smooth sounds to Boston on Thursday night. See Miguel and his “Ascension” tour take over the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion with DVSN and Nonchalant Savant.
Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., Blue Hills Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston, $25+, livenation.com
things to do in boston this weekend
things to do in boston this weekend
