Quincy is hosting it’s first ever Food Truck Festival at Pageant Field featuring cuisine from over 20 trucks. Featuring a  variety of dishes, there will be something for everyone.

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, as well as the kids and Fido (as long as he remains on-leash at all times). Visitors are encouraged to picnic while listening to music and kids can enjoy free face painting.

Pageant Field, Merrymount Park, Quincy MA

Saturday, September 26
VIP Hour: 11am-12pm;
General admission: 12pm-5pm

Tickets
VIP tickets (11am-noon) = $20
General admission (noon-5pm) = $5
Children under 12 = free
Purchase tickets online in advance.
The event will sell a limited number of tickets and the organizers encourage purchasing tickets in advance. If there are tickets left, they will be sold  at the door for $5 cash only.

Visit the event site to view a list of participating trucks.

Boston is hosting a fireworks spectacular Saturday night. What do you think, Squantumites? Get a view from the seawall? The fireworks will be simulcast on radio station 106.7 and NECN.

Boston Harbor Fireworks
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Show starts at 9 PM
Battle of the Barges to be broadcast on NECN and MAGIC 106.7

The mayor is sponsoring a “battle of the barges” fireworks show in Boston Harbor.  Barges anchored off the North End and Seaport will illuminate the skyline with spectacular volleys set to music. The fireworks and music will also be televised live on New England Cable News beginning at 8:30pm, with music also broadcast on MAGIC 106.7 beginning at 9pm EST.

Learn more on the Summer on the Waterfront site.

Sponsored by The Boston Harbor Association, Major Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston, New England Cable News, MAGIC 106.7 Metro Boston, Waterfront Boston and many generous local donors from Chinatown, the Seaport, Downtown, the North End, Charlestown and East Boston, especially North End Waterfront News, GDF Suez and the Boston Harbor Hotel.

It’s been a glorious summer, Squantumites, and a perfect one for hitting the road on your two-wheeler. Looking for some peeps to cycle around town with? Join a group cycle hosted by Quincycles and enjoy the fresh air while exploring the town on your bike, and relax with a cuppa jo after with some new friends. Squantum is a regular stop for the group, with a ride coming up on July 18.

Upcoming events

Easy Rider Ride: Squantum
July 18, 9–11 am
Meet at Squantum Point Park

Route: We will ride out from Squantum Point Park along the water to The Best Western Hotel – a great route to know for crossing the Neponset Bridge; then back to the bike path leading to Quincy Shore Drive and the Causeway. To finish we will go out the Marina Rd. and end with coffee at Cream and Sugar in Marina Bay.

Ride leader: Bob Mackey – on the day of the ride you can reach him at 617-479-7621 or Bob@kelleherandmackey.com

Safe Cycling Workshop
July 25, 2–3:30 pm (Rain date August 1)
Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St., Quincy, MA
Main Library Community Meeting Room (ground floor)

Are you interested in riding your bike but need a boost in confidence? Quincycles wants to help. Veteran cyclists Irene Lutts and Kevin Gillespie will offer insights and tips that can help you stay safe and have more fun when you ride. This workshop will also include some skills practice outside so be sure to bring your bike!

Contact: Thomas Crane Library 617-376-1316.
More info on the Quincycles site.

Sea to Summit Ride
August 8, 7:30–10:30 am
Bernazzani School, 701 Furnace Brook Parkway, Quincy

Route: Follow the scenic MAPC Sea to Summit Route up to the Chickatawbut Overlook and then out to Nut Island in Hough’s Neck.  Finish back at the Bernazzani School and head around the corner for coffee at Montilio’s Bakery.

Ride leader: Tim Lanham. That morning you can contact him by cell 617-216-8641.

About Quincycles

Quincycles is a group of Quincy residents advocating for bicycle infrastructure on our city streets and promoting responsible bicycling as a means of transportation, recreation, and exercise in Quincy. The group hosts group cycling rides and workshops in addition to hosting monthly meetings.

The group is resident led and organized and encourages participation from bicyclists of all types: commuter or recreational, year-round or seasonal, in all types of weather or only on warm sunny days, long-distance or short-distance, every once-in-awhile or every single day. Quincycles works closely with the City of Quincy Mayor’s Bicycle Commission, established in May 2013 to identify issues of concern and safety for Quincy bicyclists.

Quincycles@gmail.com
Quincycles website
Follow Quincycles on Facebook

As Quincy continues the revitalization project downtown, Discover Quincy is taking advantage of some vacant retail space to spin up the area’s creativity with a pop-up art gallery that is the site of Friday night happenings.

The Gallery
64 Ross Way, Quincy MA
Fridays 6–10 pm
July 17, 24, 31
Visit the Gallery Facebook page.

Head over to the Center Friday nights in July to meet the artists while enjoying some live entertainment and beverages at the cash bar. The space previously home to Woolworth’s has been transformed into an art gallery and four pop-up shops. The gallery showcases more than 200 works of art by about 70 local artists.

The Gallery is free and open to the public at 64 Ross Way in Quincy Center, and features live entertainment, a cash bar, and local art for sale.

July 17 Pop Up Line Up
This week Honey Sauce Band headlines at The Gallery. A Quincy band with roots all over the world, Honey Sauce Band is adored for their funk and experimental disco experience.  Featuring Saucy Lady on vocals, Yuki “monolog” Kanesaka on keys, and Takafumi Nikaido on percussion.

In the news
Read the Patriot Ledger article, Murals pop up in Quincy Center.

Artscope Magazine, The Discover Quincy Pop Up Art Gallery.

Nothing like some sweet tunes on a summer evening in Quincy. Thanks to Discover Quincy you can enjoy a free outdoor concert series right in the hood.

Tuesdays: July 14, July 28, Aug 11
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Ruth Gordon Amphitheater, Merrymount Parkway, Quincy
Rain location: Central Middle School, 875 Hancock Street

July 14: Evan Miller and Los Goutos
Please note, this performance is being held at the rain location:
Central Middle School, 875 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA

Evan Miller is a rising star of the Boston music scene and opens for Los Goutos whose musical concoction ranges from folk, rock, country, jazz, Cajun and Latin.

July 28: Caroline Brennan and The Loomers
Caroline Brennan’s folksy upbeat music with rhythm will have your foot tapping. The Loomers transcend generations with their high voltage performance.

August 11: Jamie Brown and The Ruby Valdez Band
Jamie Brown explores electronic sounds from her modern violin. The Ruby Valdez Band is a star cast with a flawless rhythm section and soulful, smokey vocals.

Quincy Flag Day Parade and Celebration
Saturday, June 13
7 p.m. Parade
8 p.m. Flag raising ceremony, Pageant Field
9  p.m. Fireworks display, Pageant Field

Parade route

The parade steps-off on Coddington Street, makes its way to Hancock Street, turns right onto Merrymount Parkway, and ends at the entrance to Pageant Field. Nearly 2,000 young people from across the City will march with American flags.

Pageant Field ceremony

The parade culminates in a celebration at Pageant Field with a flag-raising, the presentation of the Richard J. Koch Memorial Youth Service Award, and a patriotic performance and sing-a-long.

Fireworks

The evening wraps up with a spectacular fireworks display over Black’s Creek that will kick off around 9 p.m.

Visit the City of Quincy site.