Quincy 365 - Issue #0035

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Quincy 365
June 29, 2024

In This Issue of Quincy 365…

📝 Porchfest Today 3pm-9pm

📝 Adams National Historical Park Hosts Independence Day Events on July 4

📝 Quincy Neighborhoods Celebrate Independence Day with Patriotic Parades

📅 List of Events

Porchfest Today 3pm-9pm

Get ready for an exciting afternoon of music, community, and celebration as PorchFest Quincy kicks off its 2024 edition today, June 29th, from 3 PM to 9 PM. This unique event transforms the porches of Merrymount, Wollaston Hill, and Squantum into vibrant stages for live performances, inviting musicians and residents to come together in a day-long festival. Check out the full schedule, performer list, and more at www.PorchfestQuincy.org.

Event Highlights:

  • Food and Beverages:

    • Merrymount at Perkins Field:

      • Black's Creek BBQ w/Beer, featuring PorchFest Belgian Witbier from Break Rock Brewing

      • Mom On the Go Food Truck

      • Aahhh-Roma Pizza

    • Wollaston Hill (corner of Warren and Winthrop Ave):

      • Assembly Bar serving food and beer

Additional Information:

  • Drive carefully in the PorchFest neighborhoods due to increased pedestrian traffic.

  • Use public transportation if possible, as all three neighborhoods are accessible by public transit.

  • If driving, park only in designated areas and observe parking signs.

  • For questions, check the FAQ section on the website or contact [email protected].

PorchFest After Party:

Continue the celebration at these fine Quincy establishments featuring live music after PorchFest:

  • The Assembly: John Debellis

  • Paddy Parry's: Michael Paul Brennan

  • The Pour Yard: Jimmy Peter's

For more details, including the list of performers and an interactive map, visit PorchFest Quincy.

Adams National Historical Park Hosts Independence Day Events on July 4

Adams National Historical Park in Quincy, Massachusetts, is set to honor Independence Day with a series of engaging events on July 4, 2024. The National Park Service invites the public to participate in readings of the Declaration of Independence and enjoy a theatrical performance highlighting the correspondence between John Adams, Abigail Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.

The celebrations begin at the Adams Farm on Penn's Hill, home to the birthplaces of John Adams and John Quincy Adams. At 10 am and 12 noon, visitors can join in public readings of the Declaration of Independence. Michael Lepage, portraying John Adams, will lead the readings, encouraging attendees to lend their voices to this historic document. The outdoor event will also feature patriotic musical performances by baritone Larry Gall and The Conchords.

Later in the day, the United First Parish Church will host a performance of "Jefferson & Adams: A Stage Play" by Howard Ginsberg. Starting at 2 pm, this compelling dramatization brings to life the complex, enduring friendship between John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Abigail Adams. Actors Bill Barker, Sam Goodyear, and Abigail Schumann will portray the historical figures, exploring their correspondence over a fifty-year period.

Both events are free to the public and require no registration. The park offers free, validated parking at the Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center through the Presidents Place parking garage. A complimentary trolley service connects the Visitor Center, Adams Farm at Penn's Hill, and the Old House at Peace field.

Quincy Neighborhoods Celebrate Independence Day with Patriotic Parades

Two of Quincy's vibrant neighborhoods, Merrymount and Squantum, are set to mark Independence Day with their annual parades. Each offers a unique celebration of American pride and community spirit.

In Merrymount, the 4th of July Parade will depart at 12:30 p.m. from Merrymount Elementary School. This year's event is significant as it commemorates the Merrymount Association's centennial anniversary. To honor this milestone, the parade will feature a nostalgic "Back to the 20s" theme, inviting participants to transport spectators to the era of the association's founding. The procession will wind through the neighborhood, concluding at the scenic Merrymount Beach by 1:30 p.m.

Meanwhile, Squantum will begin its Fourth of July celebrations bright and early. At 9 a.m., community members will gather at the cannon at the Nickerson American Legion Post for a flag-raising ceremony. Playing the national anthem will set a patriotic tone for the day's festivities. The Squantum parade will then commence at 10 a.m., bringing together residents in a display of national pride and neighborhood unity.

Events this week in Quincy

6/29/24

  • Earthing Yoga On the Beach ~ Post Island Rd Quincy 8:15am-9:15am Details

  • NQ Football Annual Car Wash @ North Quincy High 9am-1pm

  • 8th Annual basketball tournament @ Fenno Street Courts 8am-3pm by Resources for Recovery

  • PRIDE Reading Picnic on the Lawn!@ Main Library 10am

  • Quincy Homestead Independence Celebration @ Dorothy Quincy Homestead 10:30am

  • Gospel R&B Brunch @ Quincy Sons of Italy 11am-3pm Tickets

  • Music with Kevin Richard @Garden Patch By The Sea 6pm

  • Quincy Crushing Cancer Benefit @ Quincy Sons of Italy 7pm-11pm Tickets

  • PORCHFEST 3pm-9pm Details and map

6/30/24

  • Quincy Farmers Market @ 1 Linden Street 12:30pm-4pm

7/2/24

  • Children's Movie @North Quincy: Finding Nemo 6:30pm-8:30pm

7/3/24

  • Community Yoga Class @ Main Library 9:30am-10:30am

  • Hough Neck Bonfire

7/4/24

  • Flag-raising Ceremony @ Nickerson American Legion Post- 9am

  • Squantum Fourth of July parade -10am

  • Declaration of Independence Reading @ Adams Birthplaces 10am & 12pm

  • Merrymount Association July 4 Parade - 12:30pm-1:30pm

  • Jefferson & Adams: A Stage Play @ United First Parish Church 2pm

7/6/24

  • Earthing Yoga On the Beach ~ Post Island Rd Quincy 8:15am-9:15am Details

  • A Patriotic Celebration @ Hancock-Adams Common 4pm-8pm

  • Quincy Quarry Museum and Lyons Turning Mill 11am-3pm

7/7/24

  • Quincy Quarry Museum and Lyons Turning Mill 11am-3pm

7/9/24

  • Sunflower wood pallet paint night @ Cagney's 6pm-7:30 Details

7/10/24

  • Community Yoga Class @ Main Library 9:30am-10:30am

  • Matinee Movie: Chariots of Fire @ Main Library 2pm-4pm

  • Wollaston Adults Board Game Night @ Wollaston Library 6:30pm-8:30pm

7/13/24

  • Earthing Yoga On the Beach ~ Post Island Rd Quincy 8:15am-9:15am Details

  • Summer Sweat Series -A Healthy Balance @ Main Library 10am-11am Registration

  • Colonial Chocolate Making @ Quincy Homestead 1680 11am-2pm

  • Veterans Music Fest, and Benefits and Career Expo @ Pagent Field 10am-3pm

  • Sunflower wood pallet paint night @ Cagney's

7/14/24

  • 2024 SwimBoston @ Alba 7:30pm-11pm Tickets

7/16/24

  • Animal World Experience - Ages 4+ @NQ Library 2pm-3pm

  • Dungeons and Dragons Ages 10-15 @ Main Library 7pm-8:30 pm Registration

7/17/24

  • Community Yoga Class @ Main Library 9:30am-10:30am

  • ExPLORE: Plants and Gardening Ages 8-12 @Wollaston 7pm-8pm

7/18/24

  • 3D Printed Keychains (Adults Only) @ Main Library 6pm-7:30pm Registration

7/21/24

  • 2024 South Shore Comedy Clash - Prelim 2 @Fox and Hound 7p,-9pm Tickets

7/23/24

  • Origami Bookmarks (Adults Only) @ Main Library 2:30pm-4pm Registration

  • Christmas in July Ceramic Christmas Tree Paint Night @ Cagneys 6pm-9pm Details

7/24/24

  • Community Yoga Class @ Main Library 9:30am-10:30am

  • Craft & Snacks for Adults @ Wollaston Library 6pm-8pm

7/25/24

  • Voices from Heaven Medium Event @ Fox & Hound 7pm-9pm Tickets

7/26/24

  • Rock Painting (Adults Only) @ Main Library 10am-11:30am Registration

  • LAST FRIDAYS @ the QArts Gallery 4pm-7pm RSVP

7/27/24

  • Summer Sweat Series -Kickboxing with KNF @ Main Library 10am-11am Registration

7/30/24

  • The Kite Krusaders Kiting Karavan & Expo @ Wollaston Beach 11am - 3pm

7/31/24

  • Community Yoga Class @ Main Library 9:30am-10:30am