What’s Hot in the City this July 4th weekend?
Boston Calling Block Party in Dewey Square
Tonight, get the weekend started with the Boston Calling Block Party in Dewey Square near South Station featuring live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cash bar; concert goes must be 21+ to enter. facebook.com/bostoncallingblockparties
This Friday, the ICA celebrates “First Fridays” with guest DJs, live performance, gallery talks and more from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. This is a 21+ event. Tickets: Free for members; $15 nonmembers; advance ticket purchase recommended; www.icaboston.org.
It’s an evening of jazz, pop and Latin Music at Beat Brasserie in Harvard Square beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday night with the Raquel Rivera Band. www.beatbrasserie.com.
On Saturday, make your way down to the Esplanade for the annual 4th of July concert with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Orchestra featuring a performance by Sons of Serendip. For more information, visit www.bostonpopsjuly4th.org.
This Sunday, stop by Darryl’s Corner Bar and Kitchen to hear the soulful sounds of The Back Beat Band playing from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.