Tuesday’s Brief: 100th Game of LaFesta Baseball Exchange, Top Seafood Spots, ReadBoston Book Bike, Jazz in the Park, Before the El Came Down, ZLC Meeting, Movie Night

Things to know for Tuesday

Today is Tuesday, July 24 and if you’re hungry for seafood, be sure to check out CBS Boston’s top 6 picks for the best seafood spots including some North End favorites.

Here’s what else you need to know for today…

11:15AM ReadBoston Book Bike. Share the love of books with children through activities and literature in an environmentally-friendly way with an extension of ReadBoston’s Storymobile program.

6:00PM Jazz in the Park Summer Concert Series. Join NEMPAC for a free concert series in partnership with the City of Boston and the greenway Conservancy. Today’s concert will feature Receita De Samba, see additional details here.

6:30PM Opening Reception for Before the El Came Down: Photographs by John Wolf. Join the West End Museum for their new photo exhibit feature a glimpse into the final days of the elevated green line tracks, see additional details here.

7:00PM Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) Committee July meeting. The July ZLC meeting will be held at the Mariner’s House in North Square. This month’s agenda includes Going Bananas Market’s application for a malt and wine license. See the full agenda here.

8:00PM The Coolidge at the Greenway Movie Night – Raiders of the Lost Ark. Join the Greenway and Coolide Corner Theatre for a free viewing of Raisers of the lost Ark at Wharf District Park.

Notable News:

Players from both sides of state come together to play 100th game of LaFesta Baseball Exchange

This past Saturday’s 28th annual LaFesta Baseball Exchange win by the North End marked the 100th game since the exchange between Babe Ruth baseball players from North Adams and Boston began in 1989, read more on BerkshireEagle.com.

Tony DeMarco:

 

North End, #Boston. . This historic neighborhood is home to a statue of boxer Tony DeMarco, nicknamed The Boston Bomber for his heavy fist. Born Leonardo Liotti, DeMarco snagged a birth certificate with the name “Tony DeMarco” is order to compete in his first fight at age 16. (Rules stated professional competitors needed to be 18). Later, he squared off against Johnny Saxton and Carmen Basilio, and even broke attendance records at nearby Boston Gardens. . . . #prizefightwhiskey #prizefight #tonydemarco #northendboston #bostonboxing #visitboston #bostongardens #boxinghistory #boxinggreats #bostonhistory #americanboxing #boxingfans #pugilist

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Plan your events with the Community Calendar:

Wednesday, July 25

9:30AM Groundbreaking Ceremony of The Prado. The restoration of the Prado / Paul Revere Mall will kick off with a groundbreaking ceremony at the Paul Revere Mall, see additional details here.

7:00PM North End Movie Night at the Gassy (DeFilippo Playground). Join the Boston Community Collaborative at the Prince Street (DeFilippo Playgound) Park for free pizza and a movie night, see additional details here.

Thursday, July 26

10:00AM Gentle Yoga at Christopher Columbus Park. Stop by Christopher Columbus Park for free fitness classes this summer featuring Gentle Yoga.

12:00PM FAN EXPO Boston’s 6th Annual parade and Costume Contest. Dress up as your favorite superhero or comic book character at the 6th annual FAN EXPO Boston (formerly Boston Comic Con) Faneuil Hall Marketplace Costume Parade and Contest, see additional details here.

2:00PM The People’s Harbor: An Interactive Art Series. Participate in a community-based collaborative art experience this summer along our meandering harbor, culminating in an all-inclusive public exhibit in “A Street” Park in South Boston, see additional details here.

7:00PM Movies at the Marketplace: Moulin Rouge. Faneuil Hall Marketplace presents “Movies at the Marketplace” every Thursday this summer beginning July 26 through August 16. This week’s film will be Moulin Rouge.

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