Tuesday
Eastie Eats
Enjoy live music, harbor views, and food from 35 local restaurants including East Boston Farm Stand and D’Parma Restaurant, at the 28th annual Taste of Eastie. Sample some of the area’s most popular dishes, while supporting the nonprofit community improvement organization East Boston Main Streets. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Tall Ship, a vessel-turned-oyster bar. Get tickets in advance, $50, at ebmainstreets.com. Price increases to $60 day-of.
Tuesday
Sunset Sips
Sip and socialize with a view of the Boston skyline at the Charles River Watershed Association’s Sunset Social at Night Shift Brewing’s beer garden on the Esplanade. Mingle with young professionals, river fanatics, and environmental advocates alike to support the restoration of a clean Charles. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Register for tickets, $35, which include one drink and pizza, at crwa.org.
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Tuesday
New and Noteworthy
Best-selling author and New York Times Magazine staff writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner sits down at the Brattle Theatre to discuss her newest work, Long Island Compromise. The novel tells the story of a man forced to face his haunting past following the death of his mother. Brodesser-Akner will be in conversation with Tom Perrotta, the best-selling author of Election and Little Children. 6 p.m. (doors 5:30 p.m.) Get tickets, $38 with book, $10 without, at harvard.com.
Saturday and Sunday
Little San Juan
Food, arts, crafts, rides, vendors, and activities can all be found at the annual Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts at Franklin Park this weekend. The festival’s highlight is the Puerto Rican Parade, which boasts floats, performances, and special appearances. The celebration is open to all ages and backgrounds. Free. puertoricanfestivalofma.org
Saturday and Sunday
Groove On
Dance the weekend away at the ninth annual Cambridge Jazz Festival, at Danehy Park. Presented by the Cambridge Jazz Foundation, the family-friendly event features an entire weekend of local and international jazz musicians, free of charge. Food vendors, a beer garden, and a marketplace with merchandise stalls add to the excitement. cambridgejazzfoundation.org
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