Dear Members and Friends:
Mid-summer in the Fenway. Great time for a vacation, or a ‘staycation’ in the Fens! We’ve got some great outdoor events starting today, Saturday, New Edgerly Plaza has an open air market for unique and curated fresh finds, see the flyer, come on out. East Fens, enjoy the Tuesday Sunset Concert series at Symphony Park, and save the date of August 25th for Jazz at Ramler Park: Kenji and Friends.
We’re happy we got a bit of rain last week to welcome our newly planted eastern redbuds and two tulip trees in the Back Bay Fens. We thank the ‘rain clouds’ for helping us, along with the Parks forestry staff, Skanska, and Councilor Durkan to grow our tree canopy and mitigate the heat island effects in this dense part of the city.
Boston Parks Urban forestry staff greening the Fenway!
THE WEEK AHEAD
Saturday, July 25, noon – 5 pm, Junkyard Plaza – New Edgerly Plaza Westland Ave., by Whole Foods Market
A vibrant afternoon of shopping, music, and community at New Edgerly Plaza. Browse a curated mix of vendors offering vintage clothing, unique trinkets, handmade goods, and original art, while enjoying free live music from local musicians.
Tuesday, July 28, 6pm start, Sunset Concerts at Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road.
Sunset Concerts at Symphony Park feature Berklee musicians in one of Boston’s most charming outdoor spaces, located between Berklee College of Music and Symphony Hall. This annual series is brought to you by Berklee College of Music, Fenway Civic Association, Friends of Symphony Park, and the City of Boston. (map)
UPCOMING – SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday, August 25, 6:30–8pm, Rain Date: Aug 26, Jazz at Ramler Park: Kenji and Friends, 130 Peterborough Street
Free, open to all. Bring a friend, a picnic, a blanket and enjoy live music in the twilight of a summer’s eve. Thanks to support from Mission Hill Fenway Neighborhood Trust and hosted by Friends of Ramler Park.
ONGOING
Thursday Evenings Are on the House at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Goodbye Free First Thursdays, hello Free Thursday Nights. Yes, you read that right. Beginning July 2026, every Thursday evening at the Gardner is now free from 5 to 9 pm. Discover your community, and experience the magic of the Museum in a new light. Tickets for each Thursday evening go on sale two days prior, on Tuesdays at 10 am. Advance ticketing is highly recommended. Visit ISG’s ticketing page to reserve.
On the Emerald Necklace
Journey the 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, Muddy River walking path.
Fenway Park Concert Dates; remaining July 30, 31 August 1, 2, 14, 15.
The Fenway Park Concert Neighborhood Committee meets to discuss the impacts of these concerts and the mitigation actions by the Red Sox. If you have non-urgent comments, please email the FCA at fenwaycivic@aol.com. For urgent issues call 911, and report: illegal parking, idling, dangerous behavior, other emergencies. For non-urgent issues/comments – use 311 post a photo or comments to Boston’s 311 service: more info on 311 here: https://www.boston.gov/departments/boston-311 Please tag with Red Sox Concert Issue so we can track comments.
Beyond the neighborhood events, experiences abound:
2026 Boston Parks and Recreation Summer Program Guide
Download the Boston Summer Guide Free activities throughout Boston’s parks.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Free Memberships (while they last!) to Huntington YMCA for ages 18-29 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 July 29
Upcoming Food Distribution Dates (3:30PM, while supplies last)
WEST FENWAY: 7/29 | 8/12* | 8/26
EAST FENWAY: 7/29* | 8/12 | 8/26*
* Presence of Mass General Brigham Community Care Van 1-5 pm
Thursdays, 10 a.m., Free Chair Yoga with Michelle, Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road. (weekly until 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
See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
Fenway Civic Association 