If it comes as a shock to you that August is already here, take heart. There are still plenty of activities to participate in while it is still warm enough to leave your home without a jacket. Summer may be winding down, but events in Boston and Brookline (or some nearby cities) are not. Here is what’s on tap for late August and the whole month of September:
Find Your Park
July 22 to August 30
Brookline Public Library, First Floor, 361 Washington Street
To honor the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service this month, staff from the John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Frederick Law Olmstead historical sites are jointly hosting a public event. Some of the exhibits show the strong connection each site has with the federal national park system. A book truck will also be available with literature on each of the historic sites.
Restaurant Month in Brookline
The Fireplace Restaurant, 1634 Beacon Street, Brookline
While many nearby restaurants are celebrating Restaurant Week in mid-August, The Fireplace Restaurant is participating for the whole month. During August, diners can enjoy a three-course meal at $20 for lunch and $38 for dinner. This offer is available seven days a week.
Indignation
Opens Friday, August 5
Coolidge Corner Theater, 290 Harvard Street in Brookline
Based on a novel of the same name, the play Indignation is set in 1951 around the time of the Korean War. Marcus, a brilliant young Jewish man from a working-class family in Newark, heads to a conservative Christian college in Ohio to avoid being drafted. Once he gets there, love complicates everything. Tickets are just $11.25 for adults and $9.25 for seniors and children.
Arts on the Arcade
Fridays, August 5, 12, 19 & 26
Samuel Adams Park, 30 Germaina Street Jamaica Plain in Boston
Every Friday through the end of the month, Brookline residents can trek to nearby Jamaica Plain to leisurely look at works of art while enjoying live music from area bands.
Mamadou Diop Concert
Saturday, August 20, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
City Hall Plaza, Boston, 1 City Hall Square
If you enjoy Mamadou’s popular songs I Am Me, Senegal, IBOU, or Sweet Susan, you won’t want to miss this event. He is well-known for West African music and his master rhythm guitar playing.
Dedham Square Coffeehouse Open Mic
Thursday, September 1, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
565 High Street, Dedham
Have people always told you that you’re funny? Now is your chance to prove it. Dedham Square Coffeehouse, located about 8 miles from Brookline, is hosting an open mic night. Get your best comedy routine ready and give it a shot.
Central Square Art Share
Wednesday, September 14, 10:00 p.m. to Midnight
The Middle East, 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
This free event is open to anyone age 21 and up. You can enjoy live DJs, drinks, dancing, and viewing the work of many local artists. Contact abby@mideastclub.com if you are interested in setting up an artist’s booth at this event.
Copenhagen Beer Celebration
Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24, Noon to 11:00 p.m.
City Hall Plaza, Boston, 1 City Hall Square
Beer enthusiasts will love this one. Dozens of the top names in the brewing industry will have their beers represented at this festival. You will appreciate the food and music as well.
