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SUMMARY:Street Stage @ Charlestown Navy Yard
DESCRIPTION:Street Stage at Charlestown Navy Yard presented in partnership with National Parks of Boston When: Saturday August 15\, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Rain Date: Sunday August 16\, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Where: Commandant's House Lawn\, Charlestown Navy Yard  23 2nd Ave\, Boston\, MA 02129   FREE – Register for event reminders and weather alerts!     \nREGISTER FOR UPDATES  \nJoin Boston Lyric Opera at the historic Charlestown Navy Yard for a memorable afternoon of music\, maritime history\, and stunning Boston Harbor views. From the lawn of the 1805 Commandant's house\, BLO's musicians will perform an open-air concert of fan-favorite opera and musical theater repertoire\, all in sight of the U.S.S. Constitution and the U.S.S. Cassin Young. Experience songs from across centuries as we celebrate the founding of the Charlestown Navy Yard\, with special events happening throughout the weekend.   \nLearn more about the National Parks of Boston\, the Charlestown Navy Yard\, and surrounding attractions: https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/cny.htm  \nThis program is free and recommended for audiences of all ages. Playbills with texts and English translations of the multilingual program will be provided on site.   \nStreet Stage is supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and the City of Boston through the Neighborhood and Downtown Activation Grant.  \nSTREET STAGE: WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!  \n \nArrival  \nEarly arrivals are encouraged. BLO staff will be on site to provide programs and answer questions. You are welcome to come and go during the concert.    \nSeating  \nSpace on the grass is first come\, first served. You are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair. A limited number of lawn chairs and benches will be available on site. Please prioritize seating for anyone with accessibility needs.  \n \nAccessibility  \nThere are wheelchair accessible paved paths surrounding the performance site. While all of the Charlestown Navy Yard is wheelchair accessible\, not all of the historic warships accommodate wheelchair access. If you need any special accommodation\, including access to parking closer to the performance site\, please email boxoffice@blo.org at least one week before the performance.   \n \nWeather  \nStreet Stage will proceed in a variety of weather conditions\, including direct sun and light drizzle. In the case of severe inclement weather (including storms\, strong winds\, and extreme heat) BLO staff will update our website with the new performance time. Register for the event to receive an e-mail with weather-related updates.  \nPublic Transit    \nThe nearest MBTA stop is North Station (Green and Orange Lines)\, which is a 17-minute walk. From North Station\, walk East on Causeway Street towards the Zakim Bridge/North End. At the first light (N. Washington Street)\, turn left and cross the Charlestown Bridge. Follow the Freedom Trail red-lined route to the Charlestown Navy Yard and enter through Gate 1. Look for Street Stage parked adjacent to the Commandant's House.    \n \nThe MBTA water shuttle (Long Wharf / Charlestown Navy Yard) line also provides transport and can be accessed from the area around the New England Aquarium.     \nBus access is available via the #93 bus ("Constitution Road" stop).   \nParking    \nParking is available at the Nautica Parking Garage\, located at 88 Constitution Road\, Boston\, MA 02129. Limited metered street parking is available in Charlestown; read signs carefully for restrictions. There is no public parking directly in the Charlestown Navy Yard. \n \nFood & Beverages   \nFood and beverages are welcome on site\, and we encourage you to bring water. Alcohol consumption at the performance space is prohibited.      \nNearby Attractions  \nVisits to nearby National Parks of Boston sites are encouraged during your visit! Explore historic attractions in the Charlestown Navy Yard and along the Freedom Trail\, including the ships U.S.S. Constitution and  U.S.S. Cassin Young. Learn More    \nPets  \nPets are welcome at Street Stage events but should be kept on a leash and cleaned up after.  \nWhat to bring:  \nHere's a suggested packing list!    \nSunscreen \nHat\, visor\, sunglasses\, personal fan  \nLawn Chair or Blanket\nBug spray  \nWater & snacks\nMasks (optional but always welcome) 
URL:https://blo.org/event/street-stage-charlestown-navy-yard/
LOCATION:Commandant’s House Lawn\, Charlestown Navy Yard\, 23 2nd Ave\, Boston\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Street Stage
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SUMMARY:Concert in the Courtyard
DESCRIPTION:Boston Public Library Concert in the Courtyard \nFriday\, August 28\, 2026\n12:30pm to 1:30pm \nBoston Public Library Central Branch – McKim Building Courtyard \n700 Boylston Street \nBoston\, MA 02116  \nFREE \nLEARN MORE  \nBoston Lyric Opera closes out the Boston Public Library’s 2026 Concert in the Courtyard series with a dynamic staged concert in an iconic Boston location. Bring your lunch and settle by the fountain or at cafe tables to enjoy performances featuring BLO’s Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artists. Enjoy sneak peeks into BLO’s 2026/27 Season as well as fan favorite repertoire you know and love.   \nRegistration is not required but seating is first come\, first served. In the event of inclement weather\, the concert will be moved indoors to Rabb Lecture Hall.  \nThis program is free and is recommended for audiences of all ages. Texts and English translations of the multi-lingual program will be provided on site.  \nAccessibility Notice: To request a disability accommodation and/or language services\, please contact the Boston Public Library Adult Programs Department at programs@bpl.org or 617-859-2129. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations.  \nAbout the BLO/BPL Partnership \nBoston Lyric Opera has partnered with the Boston Public Library Central and branches across Boston for over twenty years providing the community equitable access to quality opera experiences.  All programs in partnership with the BPL are made available for free and are open to the public to attend. Legacy programming includes our Opera Night at the BPL\, and yearly participation in the BPL’s Concerts in the Courtyard summer concert series. Additional projects and programs have included bringing our Opera 101 interactive performances to BPL Children’s Room’s across the city\, and programming specific collaborations.  \nAbout the Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artists \nBLO recognizes that the next generation of opera stars needs to be nurtured in order to flourish\, and that the future of the art form depends on their success. Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artists are identified during the casting process of each Season’s repertoire. The Artists have\, in most cases\, already established themselves professionally and are drawn primarily from the post-graduate and post-young artist fields. Learn more about current and past Artists at: https://blo.org/emerging-artists/ 
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LOCATION:Boston Public Library Central Branch\, Copley Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
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SUMMARY:Street Stage @ Titus Sparrow Park
DESCRIPTION:Street Stage at Titus Sparrow Park \nin partnership with The Friends of Titus Sparrow Park and The Southwest Corridor Park Conservancy   \nWhen: Sunday\, September 13\, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM  \nRain date: Saturday\, October 31\, 4:00PM-5:00PM  \nWhere: Titus Sparrow Park\, 75 West Rutland Square Boston\, MA 02118 \nFREE – Register for event reminders and weather alerts!   \nREGISTER FOR UPDATES\nCelebrate the start of fall with friends\, neighbors\, and music as BLO's Street Stage rolls into Boston's South End. This delightful concert program showcases everything from opera classics to musical theatre\, all performed by extraordinary professional musicians. Enjoy gorgeous views of Boston from the scenic amphitheater lawn\, explore the newly renovated playgrounds and basketball courts\, and admire the historic architecture and gardens surrounding this treasured urban greenspace. \nLearn more about Titus Sparrow Park: https://www.titussparrowpark.org/  \nThis program is free and recommended for audiences of all ages. Playbills with texts and English translations of the multilingual program will be provided on site.   \nStreet Stage is supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and the City of Boston through the Neighborhood and Downtown Activation Grant. Thank you to The Friends of Titus Sparrow Park and The Southwest Corridor Park Conservancy for supporting this program.   \nSTREET STAGE: WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!  \n \nArrival  \nEarly arrivals are encouraged! The park can be accessed via West Newton Street as well as W. Rutland Square. You are welcome to come and go during the approximately 1-hour concert. BLO staff will be on site to provide concert programs and answer questions.   \nSeating  \nSeating is available on the amphitheater lawn. A limited number of seats will be provided on site. Please prioritize seating for anyone with accessibility needs.  \n \nAccessibility  \nTitus Sparrow Park is wheelchair accessible. If you need any special accommodations\, please email boxoffice@blo.org.  \n \nWeather  \nStreet Stage will proceed in a variety of weather conditions\, including direct sun and light drizzle. In the case of severe inclement weather (including storms\, strong winds\, and extreme heat) BLO staff will update our website with the new performance time. Register for the event to receive an email with weather-related updates.  \nPublic Transit   \nMBTA stops within walking distance are Hynes Convention Center (Green Line)\, Prudential (Green line)\, Mass Ave (Orange Line)\, and Back Bay (Orange Line).   \nParking   \nNearby parking garages include Prudential Center Garage (79-99 Exeter St.) and the Colonnade Hotel (120 Huntington Ave.). Limited street parking is available on surrounding streets and is free on Sundays. Please read signs for resident-only restrictions.    \nFood & Beverages  \nFood and beverages are welcome on site\, and we encourage you to bring water. On-site alcohol consumption is prohibited. Many shops and cafes are within walking distance of the park.  \nPets  \nPets are welcome at Street Stage events but should be kept on a leash and cleaned up after.  \nWhat to bring:  \nHere's a suggested packing list!    \nSunscreen  \nHat\, visor\, sunglasses\, personal fan  \nBug spray\nWater & snacks  \nLawn chair or blanket  \nMasks (optional but always welcome) 
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LOCATION:Titus Sparrow Park\, 75 West Rutland Square\, Boston\, 02118\, United States
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