Weekend Event Picks, Aug. 1-3
Making plans? Short on ideas? No worries. See Milva DiDomizio’s picks for the top things to do around the Hub this weekend.
FRIDAY
SIXTY AND SWINGIN’ “What was a festival to me? I had no rulebook to go buy. I knew it had to be something unique, that no jazz fan had ever been exposed to.’’ That’s George Wein talking about the first Newport Jazz Festival. The event celebrates its 60th anniversary and continues to meld tradition and innovation, presenting performers including the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Bobby McFerrin spirityouall, Trombone Shorty, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dave Holland, John Zorn, Snarky Puppy, and a full day dedicated to emerging artists. Aug. 1, 8 p.m. International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino. Aug. 1-3, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI. www.newportjazzfest.org
FREE AGENTS The movie and pre-screening activities are all gratis at Free Friday Flicks. This week’s feature is “Men in Black 3,’’ in which Agent Jay and Agent Kay travel through time to save the world from an alien. Aug. 1, 6 p.m., movie at sundown. Blankets, lawn chairs, picnics welcome. Call hotline for cancellation information in case of inclement weather. Free. DCR Hatch Shell, Boston. 617-787-7200, http://boston.cbslocal.com/flicks/
FEAST OF THE CENTURY Saint Agrippina de Mineo is the patron saint of thunderstorms. Does that mean we can count on good weather for the 100th anniversary of the St. Agrippina di Mineo Feast? We hope so, because big doings are planned, among them games, rides, Italian food, and musical acts including Dennis Edward’s Temptations and Taylor Dayne. Through Aug. 3, noon-11 p.m. Battery and Hanover Streets, North End, Boston. www.saintagrippinaboston.com
SATURDAY
MOVIE MUSIC Before he wrote the music for blockbuster films including “Star Wars,’’ “Jaws,’’ and the Harry Potter series, John Williams created the original theme song for “Gilligan’s Island.’’ We’re guessing that won’t be on the program at John Williams’ Film Night at Tanglewood. What you can expect to see and hear is Williams conducting the Boston Pops in music from the silver screen. Aug. 2, 8:30 p.m. $22-$121. Tanglewood, Koussevitzky Music Shed, Lenox. www.bso.org
NOTES AND NOSHES Summer afternoons are made for kicking back, snacking, and listening to good tunes. All of the above are on the agenda at A Taste of A Cappella, featuring the Eight Tracks, Sound Off, Mass Whole Notes, Vinyl Street, Common Sound, and Boston Accent. Aug. 2, 1-4 p.m. Free. Prospect Hill Park, Munroe St., Somerville. www.somervilleartscouncil.org
TO THE POINT Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Keyshia Cole is touring in support of her upcoming release “Point of No Return.’’ The recording features collaborations with R. Kelly, Juicy J, and others and includes the singles “Rick James’’ and “She.’’ Aug. 2, 6 p.m. $35-$45. House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. www.houseofblues.com
WILDEST DREAMS There’s nothing like a late-night, mind-bending movie to wind down your summer Saturday nights. The series Reel Weird Brattle obliges, this week with the 1984 “Dreamscape,’’ starring Dennis Quaid as a psychic who must use his dreams to thwart an assassination plot. Aug. 2, 11:30 p.m. $7-$10. Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge. 617-876-6837, www.brattlefilm.org
SUNDAY
LE BELLE MACCHINE Ferrari? Maserati? Lamborghini? How about a Vespa? Italian cars and motorcycles are on parade at Tutto Italiano, a lawn event featuring music, children’s activities, and a judged vehicle show. Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Spectator admission $10, $5 seniors, students, and children. Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton St., Brookline. 617-522-6547, www.larzanderson.org
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