Three Lawn on D Events You Won't Want to Miss This Week

Lawn on D began as an experimental event landscape that brings together different communities, audiences and area residents for innovative programming and events in the epicenter of the South Boston Waterfront and South Boston neighborhoods. Recognized for its unique design and Instagram-worthy illuminated swings, this venue grew from what organizers thought would be a one-time-thing to a full-blown permanent fixture in the Boston community. With events throughout the spring, summer and fall months, there is something for everyone at Lawn on D. Today we bring you three lawn happenings you won't want to miss this week!

Bowery Boston presents: Lawnfest featuring St. Paul & The Broken Bones with Shovels & Rope
Sea of Noise, the second full-length album by St. Paul and the Broken Bones, marks a quantum leap in sound and style for the high-voltage Birmingham, Alabama-based band. Produced by Paul Butler and recorded at Nashville’s Sound Emporium, the group’s sophomore effort features an expanded eight-piece lineup of the widely praised soul-based rock unit. Longtime members Paul Janeway (lead vocals), Jesse Phillips (bass, guitar), Browan Lollar (guitars), Andrew Lee (drums), Al Gamble (keyboards), and Allen Branstetter (trumpet) are joined by Jason Mingledorff (saxophone, clarinet, flute), and Chad Fisher (trombone) making up a unique concert you won't want to miss. Be sure to drop by between 7 and 10PM to catch these guys in action.

Citizens Bank Weekly Cornhole Tournament
Want to warm that arm up for backyard BBQ and beach season? Join Citizens Bank for their new weekly cornhole tournament at The Lawn On D! The game starts at 6:30 pm and the first eight teams of two will compete for some fun prizes. You can sign up for free at the Citizens Bank kiosk beginning at 5:30PM!

New Belgium Brewing: Tour de Fat (ticketed)
Get your tickets before they’re gone! New Belgium Brewing’s “Fat Tire presents the Tour de Fat,” featuring AWOLNATION, is coming to Boston Saturday, June 17. A mix of musicians, performers, vaudeville acts, magicians, and comedians will also perform. Doors open at 4PM, costumes are encouraged and everyone 21+ can enjoy year-round beers from New Belgium including Fat Tire Belgian Style Ale, Voodoo Ranger IPA and Citradelic Tangerine IPA. Attendees will also get to try Fat Tire Belgian White Ale before it launches this August. Tour de Fat’s Boston stop benefits the Boston Cyclists Union. Not a bad way to kick off a Saturday night out!

Take some time to swing by Lawn on D and devour the details of these three events you won't want to miss this week!

Get Out & Explore This Weekend

More than 2,000 former railroad routes across the country have been transformed into biking and running trails for public use. They’re called rail trails, and New England has some of the best in the country, according to the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. There's even a converted path right here in Malden where we live! Today, we're bringing your three rail trails in New England we recommend trying this weekend. Now that the weather is warmer, it's time to get out and explore all nature has to offer!

Minuteman Bikeway in Massachusetts

The Minuteman Bikeway, billed as “America’s Revolutionary Rail Trail” and called one of New England’s most popular trails by the conservancy, is a nearly 10-mile trail that stretches from Alewife Station in Cambridge to the South Road intersection beside Bedford Depot Park in Bedford. We've always admired this trail going to school in Arlington and making many trips up-and-down Mass Ave. parallel to the bikeway. The route takes visitors through where the Revolutionary War began in April 1775 on the Lexington Battle Green and past Spy Pond and the 250-acre Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. The historical aspects make it a desirable 10-mile walk!

Island Line Rail Trail in Vermont

This 14-mile Vermont trail, the former Island Line Railway route, runs from Oakledge Park in Burlington to South Hero. It winds through Burlington, as well as green spaces like Leddy Park, which has restrooms, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Visitors can walk, run, or bike more than three miles out onto Lake Champlain and enjoy sweeping views of the lake and New York’s Adirondack Mountains in the distance: #views. There’s a 200-foot gap in the causeway called “the Cut” that bicyclists and pedestrians can cross to South Hero using a ferry service. So much more than just a rail trail, this 14-mile expedition is a true adventure!

East Bay Bicycle Path in Rhode Island

The 14-mile East Bay Bike Path runs from Thames Street in Bristol to India Point Park in Providence, and connects eight Rhode Island parks, including Independence Park in Bristol, Veterans Memorial Park in Barrington, and Burr’s Hill Park in Warren. Much of the scenic path, the former rail bed of the Providence and Bristol Railroad, passes along or near the shore of Narragansett Bay. All of that means there are plenty of opportunities for side excursions when you need a little break. Visitors can also stop at the Rhode Island Audubon Society’s Environmental Education Center, located off the trail in Bristol, to visit a natural history museum and aquarium. Sounds like a jam-packed way to spend a day!

Hit the trails this weekend and devour the details of all nature has to offer this summer! Don't forget to bring you camera or make sure your phone is charged-up for all of the beautiful photo opps along the way!

Wedding Wednesdays: Ballin' on a Budget for your Bachelor Party

Are you and your groomsmen on a tight budget? So what! You can make the best of any situation with your closest buds by your side. Check out these four fun Bachelor party ideas for ballers on a budget!

Baseball Game
Looking for something virtually free to do in the great outdoors? Why not head to your local park for a ball game? Bring a cooler of beer and your gear. After you're finished playing, head to your local pub or back to the best man's pad for more fun.

Bachelor Bowling
Bowling alleys are on and poppin' these days with the upscale atmosphere and service provided at places like King's, Lucky Strike, and Splitsville Luxury Lanes. Up the stakes and divide the guys into two teams—losers have to pay for the pitchers. Don't forget about the bragging rights!

Video Arcade
When's the last time you set foot in an arcade? We promise you'll be frequenting them more often after this night out. Depending on how good a player you are (as in, how long your games last), you'll need either loads of quarters or practically none. Setup a challenge to see who can get the highest score. The winner buys a round of shots! Try out places like Dave & Busters and Bit Bar for endless game play and adult beverages!

Karaoke Night
Nothing rivals the potential embarrassment factor of a karaoke performance. Have a fiendishly fun time by getting the groom properly ready with spirits, then take him out to a nearby karaoke night—snapchats or it didn't happen! Check out LimeLight in Boston for the ultimate on-stage experience.

These inexpensive ideas are sure to keep you under budget! Devour the details of an epic bachelor party that doesn't break the bank and celebrate your last night as a single man with all your groomsmen in tow.