Dear Members and Friends:
Great to see everyone at the FCA Rose Garden Picnic last Wednesday. We are so grateful for the extremely generous support from Samuels & Associates, Joe’s Pizza, Star Market, and for Mission Hill Fenway Neighborhood Trust sponsoring the music by The Something Brothers. We loved having the mounted police greeting friends, and the BPD handing out ice cream!! Thanks to the volunteers and thanks to everyone who came out to make it a super rosy night! Even the weather was rosy!
THE WEEK AHEAD
World Cup in Boston! June 13-July 9th
Boston is hosting seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches (five group-stage games, a Round of 32, and a quarterfinal) at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The tournament will run from June 13 to July 9, alongside the FIFA Fan Festival at Boston City Hall Plaza.
https://www.boston.gov/2026-fifa-world-cuptm-boston#info
Match Schedule – World Cup Boston
Sunday, June 14, 4-6pm – Tartan Army World Cup Fan Walk – Fenway
The Tartan Army will be celebrating Scotland and the World Cup with an event that starts at Evans Way with live music and then a walk, stepping off at 4 p.m. to Fenway Park mostly using roadways and sidewalks that are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation exiting onto City of Boston roadways at Jersey Street and Park Drive, following Jersey Street to Brookline Avenue.
Monday, June 15, FPNC – Fenway Park Neighborhood Concert Impact Committee – 6pm zoom meeting (for committee members only). If you have concerns about the upcoming Fenway Park concert series, please email us at FenwayCivic@aol.com and we’ll voice your concerns at the meeting.
Fenway Park Concert Dates; June 22, 23 July 7,8,10,11, 30, 31 August 1, 2, 14, 15.
UPCOMING
Porchfest Saturday, June 20 various locations throughout fenway, check site for more info.
Monday, June 22, 3-6 pm, Art Experience at New Edgerly Plaza (see flyer!)
We’re looking forward to some fun on the plaza – join in, paint, dance, make a bracelet, have a cookie, while enjoying live music performance by Katz Katz and Violin Viv – it’s all good in the ‘hood and better when you’re there! Part of the Edgerly Plaza activation series sponsored by FCA and City of Boston Streets department.
Tuesday, July 7, noon-5pm, Tanabata Festival at Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road
An afternoon of Japanese Culture presented by Kaj Aso Studio, with poetry readings, flower arranging, tea ceremony, music and calligraphy demonstration. See the fly for full details!
UPCOMING Holidays and Major Events
Juneteenth Holiday – Friday, June 19th
Juneteenth | Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Freedom! A Juneteenth Celebration | MAAH
America’s 250th Anniversary Party, July 4th
4th of July in Boston | Fireworks, History & Events
Sail Boston® 2026 July 11 – 16
The Tall Ships Return to Boston Harbor for Sail Boston®
This spectacular event offers crews, cadets and visitors from all over the world an unforgettable experience and a world-class maritime celebration. Come and see why Tall Ships America named Boston its 2009 and 2017 Port of the Year.
TRANSPORTATION
MBTA Symphony Station Closure starts Saturday June 6, 2026 – closed through summer 2029. View press release for more details
STREET WORK – PARKING BANS POSTED
Peterborough St–21264 | Boston Water and Sewer Commission
HEALTH & SAFETY
Free Memberships (while they last!) to Huntington YMCA for ages 18-29 – see flyer for details! To apply, contact Jordan Shea, Membership Director, Huntington Avenue YMCA, YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON, 316 Huntington Ave, Boston MA 02115
jordanshea@ymcaboston.org | www.ymcaboston.org
FENWAY CARES Every other Wednesday, 3:30 pm ‘til done – Next date June 17
Fenway Cares Food Distribution check website for locations and schedule
The MGH/MBG Community Care Health Clinic 1-5 pm 6/17 at FCC
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., Free Tai Chi with Sifu Huan Zhang, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road.Remaining Dates: June 17, 24 Special thanks to the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Berklee College of Music for supporting this series.
Thursdays, 10 a.m., Free Chair Yoga with Michelle, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. (weekly May 7 ‘til August 27) Join yoga instructor Michelle Coleman for a gentle workout – this class is performed mostly seated. This class is part of the Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series – information at: Parks Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle
On the Emerald Necklace
Journey the Necklace Experience the full Emerald Necklace Visit the site for maps and inspiration, then get moving.
Studios Without Walls Presents: Urban Symphony / Art exhibit on the Muddy!
Now through September 7 | Riverway, near Longwood T on the Muddy River walking path. Studios Without Walls presents its 27th Annual exhibition of site-responsive, local sculpture along the Riverway. Self-guided tours and an art treasure hunt are available!
See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 