The Anchor Boston in Charlestown Navy Yard  Summer Events

The Anchor is Boston's most unique destination for drinks, events, and entertainment. MORE THAN JUST A BEER GARDEN: The Anchor is an all-ages gathering space that is complemented by an inclusive and dynamic programming and events calendar, public art, youth initiatives, and complimentary public amenities. Nestled just 20 feet from the oceanfront, The Anchor is Boston’s only two-story public gathering space and open-air beer garden, featuring panoramic vistas of the harbor, waterfront, and downtown skyline. All ages welcome and always open to the public! THE ANCHOR'S JULY EVENT SCHEDULE: <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/dockfest-fourth-of-july-the-anchor--2-charlestown-1001540" target="_blank">Dockfest: Fourth of July celebrations</a> <ul><li>Monday, 7/1 at 6pm: Saborcito Salsa &amp; Bachata</li><li>Tuesday, 7/2 at 7pm: DJ Feelingz&nbsp;</li><li>Tuesday, 7/2 at 9:15pm: Boston Harborfest Firework Viewing</li><li>Wednesday, 7/3 at 9pm: Dockfest Movie Night:&nbsp;'Top Gun'</li><li>Thursday, 7/4 at 7pm: D﻿J Francois&nbsp;</li><li>Thursday, 7/4 at 10pm: Fourth of July firework viewing</li><li>Friday, 7/5 at 7pm: Red Sox/Yankees Game Showing&nbsp;</li><li>Friday, 7/5 at 7pm: DJ Feelingz&nbsp;</li><li>Saturday, 7/6 at 3:30pm: <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/country-on-the-dock-featuring-one-eye-jack-charlestown-1001797" target="_blank">Country on The Dock- Featuring: One Eye Jack</a></li><li>Saturday, 7/6 at 7pm: Red Sox/Yankees Game Showing</li><li>Saturday, 7/6 at 7pm: DJ Francois&nbsp;</li><li>Sunday, 7/7 at 3pm: <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/michael-giammarco-live-acoustic-charlestown-1001798" target="_blank">Michael Giammarco- Live Acoustic</a></li><li>Monday, 7/8 at 8pm: Fourth of July Comedy Show&nbsp;</li></ul>Sunday Funny Day<ul><li>Every Sunday, 7:30pm eating, 8pm show</li><li>Join us for our weekly stand-up comedy series in Charlestown's only open-air, two-story performing arts venue and beer and wine garden.</li><li>Every Sunday, we welcome some of Boston's funniest with an MC, feature, and headliner each week plus special guests!</li><li><a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/sunday-funny-day-featuring-aj-hapeny-charlestown-1000921" target="_blank">Sunday, 7/7: AJ Hapenny</a></li><li><a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/sunday-funny-day-featuring-carolina-montesquieu-charlestown-1000922" target="_blank">Sunday, 7/14: Carolina Montesquieu</a></li><li><a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/sunday-funny-day-featuring-janelle-draper--2-charlestown-1000923" target="_blank">Sunday, 7/21: Janelle Draper</a></li><li><a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/sunday-funny-day-featuring-tony-v--2-charlestown-1000924" target="_blank">Sunday, 7/28: Tony V</a></li></ul><a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/watch-wednesdays-the-anchor-summer-movie-series-charlestown-1000695" target="_blank">Watch Wednesdays: The Anchor Movie Series</a><ul><li>Every Wednesday from 9pm - 11pm</li><li>July 3rd: 4th of July – Top Gun</li><li>July 10th: Dirty Dancing</li><li>July 17th: In The Heights</li><li>July 24th: Shark Week – Jaws</li><li>July 31st: The Goonies</li><li>August 7th: Mamma Mia</li><li>August 14th: Knives Out</li><li>August 21st: Barbie</li><li>August 28th: Back to the Future</li></ul><a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/cabaret-night-seaside-songs-the-anchor-charlestown-461001" target="_blank">Cabaret Night: Seaside Songs</a><ul><li>Thursday, 7/25 at 6:30pm</li><li>6:30pm seating, 7:00pm show</li><li>Join The Anchor team and members of The Firehouse Center for the Arts for an unforgettable evening of iconic songs that you can sing along to!</li><li>Featuring four talented singers currently studying at Boston Conservatory at Berklee College and led by Music Director Amanda Morgan and her band, you'll sing, you'll dance, and create great summer memories.</li></ul><a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/saborcito-the-anchor-salsa-bachata-dancing-06-13-22-charlestown-383535" target="_blank">Saborcito&nbsp;@ The Anchor Salsa &amp; Bachata Dancing</a><ul><li>Every Monday&nbsp;@ 6pm (Free salsa/bachata class&nbsp;@ 6pm, social at 7pm)</li><li>Your friends at The Anchor Boston, Sabor Latino, Salsa y Control and DJ Hernan bring fun free Dance class: Saborcito at The Anchor. Saborcito At the Anchor is a dance class/ dance party hosted at the beautiful Anchor Boston.</li></ul><a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/inspirational-wood-blocks-paint-party-the-anchor-charlestown-1001257" target="_blank">Inspirational Wood Blocks Paint Party&nbsp;@ The Anchor</a><ul><li>Tuesday, 7/9 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm</li><li>Join The Anchor team and JJArtworks for a different art-themed event each month!</li><li>The JJ Artworks team will guide you through this freestyle event where you can paint in The Anchor Boston's beautiful waterfront setting. We will provide all the supplies- including the rocks, paint, brushes and more!</li></ul><a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/outdoor-latin-fusion-thursdays--3-charlestown-1001446" target="_blank">Outdoor Latin Fusion Thursdays</a><ul><li>Thursday, 7/11 (once a month on Thursdays)&nbsp;@ 6pm (lesson at 6pm, social at 7pm)</li><li>Back by popular demand, The Anchor is bringing you another night of outdoor dancing! Join us once a month on Thursday (starting June 13th) for an evening of bachata, zouk, and kizomba. Preceding the social, there will be a class to get you prepared to dance your best!</li></ul><a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/outdoor-line-dancing-featuring-lexi-james-wildheart-charlestown-1000692" target="_blank">Outdoor Line Dancing Featuring Lexi James &amp; Wildheart</a><ul><li>Friday, 7/26 @ 6pm (lesson at 6pm, social at 7pm)</li><li>Introducing one of The Anchor's newest outdoor dance programs! Starting June 14th, you can join our Anchor team, Lexi James of 603 Line Dancing and Wildheart for a night of live country music and line dancing on the Boston Harbor.</li></ul><a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/boston-ravers-open-air-presents-jay-hill-charlestown-1002007" target="_blank">Boston Ravers Open Air</a><ul><li>Saturday, 7/20 from 4pm - 10pm (once a month)</li></ul><a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/pour-art-fluid-acrylics-pop-up-the-anchor-boston-460953" target="_blank">Pour Art/Fluid Acrylics Pop-Up&nbsp;@ The Anchor</a><ul><li>Tuesday, 7/23 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm (once a month)</li><li>Get creative with The Anchor's craft Tuesdays. Not your average paint night pop-up, led by local beloved artist @RahimGrayArt who will teach you how to create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece! Located at The Anchor Boston with beautiful waterfront and skyline views, Rahim will educate you on unique paint pouring techniques, the intricacies of color behavior, tips and tricks to mixing paint, and more. Creating a painting without a paintbrush = "Pour Art" All the tools you need are provided for you including canvas, gloves, paint, and more. With drink in one hand, paint in the other, come unleash your creative side!</li></ul><a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/yappy-hour-the-anchor-charlestown-454603" target="_blank">Yappy Hour</a><ul><li>Wednesday, 7/31 5pm - 7pm</li><li>Our Anchor team is SO excited to welcome back our four-legged friends this season. We can think of no better way to celebrate than by bringing back one of our favorite events. Join us on June 26th from 5 - 8 pm for Yappy Hour @ The Anchor in collaboration with Red Dog Resort and Spa and Charlestown Dogs.</li><li>The Anchor’s open-air and pet-friendly courtyard patio boasts comfortable lounge seating, free-standing tables, and a bar. All with views of Boston from the Charlestown Naval Yard.Red Dog Pet Resort &amp; Spa offers spacious accommodations for overnight stays, daycare, grooming, 24/7 on-site professional staffing, and more!</li></ul><a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/waterfront-wellness-series-zumba-charlestown-460986" target="_blank">Waterfront Wellness Series: Zumba</a><ul><li>Every Monday&nbsp;@ 6pm</li><li>Join Nicole LaHoz of the Charlestown YMCA every Monday!</li><li>This full-body, dance fitness party will get your heart rate pumping to Latin and world music. Following easy-to-learn dance choreography, this cardio-based workout will leave you sweating and smiling! As always, this class is free and open to the public. Gather at 6:00pm - class starts at 6:15pm</li></ul>

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