1. Forecast: Showers. Humid with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 80 percent. 2. Herald Highlights Shattuck Hospital Heroes: Columnist Peter Gelizinis writes about Gail Clapp and Arielle Adrien, who will be honored for their years of service to Shattuck Hospital during a harbor cruise fundraiser Sunday. 3. Take a Positive Step on Crime: Each month, the Boston Police Department holds a meeting with the JP community. It's a good chance to get to know cops on the beat, learn about Neighborhood Watches on your street — or even start one. Thursday, 7 p.m. at Curtis Hall Community Center. 4. …

1. Forecast: Cloudy with a chance of showers. Humid with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent. 2. JP Music Festival Pub Crawl: Saturday is the second annual JP Music Festival. On Wednesday, there's a JP Music Festival Pub Crawl at seven JP bars/restaurants where "Squirrel Brew" — a special limited edition beer in honor of the Albino Squirrel — will be served. Proceeds help keep the festival free of charge. 3. Looking for Work?: Speaking of pubs, the new Eugene O'Neill's in Forest Hills is hiring. The owner told Patch he's very interested in having folks from the neighborhood work …

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a hot one. Temperatures are expected to reach 93 degrees. The evening will cool off to about 67 degrees. 2. BOYFRIENDS: Bella Luna/The Milky Way has a new residency dance night debuting tonight. BOYFRIENDS: For boys who like boys, features DJ Brent Covington & DJ Bruce Derfler in association with promoter Sean Johnson. This initial night is presented without a cover. 3. Tour Stony Brook: This weekend's free JP Historical Society walking tour is of Stony Brook. Meet in front of the Stony Brook T stop at 11 a.m. Saturday. 4. Free Fun Fridays at …

1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a warm sunny day with a high near 85 degrees. The evening should be clear with a low of 66 degrees. 2. Twilight Tour of Forest Hills Cemetery: You love the cemetery, of course. But have you ever walked in it after dark, when the security guys would throw you out if they caught you? Thursday is the last of their "Twilight Tour" series. Starts at 7 p.m. 3. Cell Phone Photography: Learn the basics of cell phone photography including composition and aesthetics at the Institute for Contemporary Art. Bring your cell phone down to the ICA at 1:30 p.m…

1. Forecast: Sunny. Highs in the mid-80s. 2. Choose Library Mosaic Design: It isn't every day you get to help choose what a permanent piece of neighborhood art will look like. But that time is now for the JP Branch Library's new community mosaic. Here's a link to the survey. 3. Pop-up Concert at Harvest: The August Noise JP concert series continues Saturday at 6 p.m. outside Harvest Co-op, as musicians bring a free outdoor concert to the streets. 4. Cuban Baseball Legends in JP: A team of baseball players from Cuba will be in JP on Saturday as part of the Friendship Games. They'll play pick-…

1. Forecast: A hint of fall? Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. 2. Return of the Robot: The Rozalia Project brings their amazing underwater robot back to Jamaica Pond on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. See what's at the bottom of our Pond (and be startled into helping keep it clean.) Free, just go down to the dock to visit the staff and see a live feed from the underwater camera. 3. MFA Play Dates: Bring your toddler down to “Away We Go: Movement in Art” at the Museum of Fine Arts at 10:30 a.m. for free activities in the galleries and art making. 4. Monday Movie Night Film Series – Remembering …

1. Forecast: Increasing clouds, with a high near 90. 2. Old Ironsides Sails: The U.S.S. Constitution has a big weekend ahead of it—especially with its first legitimate sail in 15 years on Sunday—but Friday through Sunday are packed with other Constitution-centric events as well. Take a look. 3. Register to Vote: Friday is the last day to register to vote in the Sept. 6 primary election. JP-related races include a primary challenge to Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz by perennial hopeful Roy Owens. 4. Spanish Music Festival: If you're into early music, or just curious to hear the sounds of forgotten eras…

1. Forecast: The National Weather Service predicts another stormy morning. Then it will be cloudy, becoming partly sunny with a high of 83. The evening will clear up and cool off to about 70. 2. The Loring-Greenough House is the Place to Be Today: Seems like the universe is converging on the historic South Street property. In addition to the usual Thursday farmer's market and library book sale, a free mystery concert takes place at 6 p.m. (The fifth in the August Noise series.) 3. There's an Election on Sept. 6: Party primaries are being held Thursday, Sept. 6. Contested races include the …

1. Forecast: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent. 2. Hearing on 'Home for Little Wanderers' Apartment Plan: Wednesday evening the Boston Redevelopment Authority is holding a hearing about plans to turn the campus for the Home for Little Wanderers into a four- and five-story apartment complex. Historical preservationists argue a 1914 building on the campus should be saved. 6:30 p.m. at Back of the Hill Apartments. 3. JP Music Festival: Mark your calendars: The second annual JP Music Festival is Saturday, Sept. 8…

1. Forecast: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s. 2. Small Business Speed Coaching: The Sam Adams Brewery continues its series of "speed coaching" sessions for entrepreneurs. Pick up tips on marketing, sales, finance and other elements. The event is Tuesday evening, but check first to make sure there's still room to sign up. 3. Canvass for Elizabeth Warren: There's a meet-up for supporters of the Democratic Senate candidate at J.P. Licks, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. (Hey Republicans! I'll be happy to promote any Senator Scott Brown events too -- the Dems just took the step of putting theirs on the…

1. Forecast: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. 2. Fresh JP Art: The JP Artists Association's summer exhibition is on view at JP Licks through Sept. 17. Meet the artists at a reception on Thurday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. 3. August Writing Workshop Series: Join 826 Boston, right in Egleston Square, for a two week session of free writing work shops for all ages from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 4. Monday Mazes: The Boston Public Library is holding a maze challenge. Be one of the first three teens to complete the maze without help and you can win a Boston Public Library backpack. This is at the main library, …

1. Forecast: Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds and heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent. 2. Don't Grill on Decks: Last night there was a big roof deck fire in the South End — apparently caused by a grill. It's mostly illegal to grill on porches in Boston. (Though it does depend on the type of grill). Fires like this are the reason. 3. Dominican Parade: The big desfile happens along Centre Street on Sunday at noon. 4. Walking Tour of the …

1. Possible Storms: The National Weather Service is predicting an ugly weekend, starting Thursday after 1 p.m. Partly sunny Thursday morning with a high of 88 but the afternoon and the evening may have showers with a chance of thunderstorms. The temperature should drop to about 70 degrees. 2. Farmer's Market/Books: The farmer's market being held at the Loring-Greenough House Thursday afternoon isn't the only reason to stop by the historic property. The Friends of the JP Branch Library will also be selling books, with proceeds to support the library. 3. August Noise: And while you're getting …

1. Forecast: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. 2. Twilight Tour of Forest Hills Cemetery: No, this has nothing to do with the teen vampire novels (but not a bad idea, eh?). On Thursday the cemetery's educational trust hosts a twilight tour on the theme "Roxbury and Other Summer Getaways." 7 p.m. Thursday. $10. 3. Noches de Verano/ Summer Nights Out: Hyde Square Task Force continues its family-friendly Wednesday nights program. Free. In the area of the old Blessed Sacrament Church, 365 Centre, 6-8 p.m. 4. Milky Way Sundae Bar: Summer Reading Club continues at the JP Branch Library today at…

1. Big New Buildings on Huntington (Part I): You've probably heard that South Huntington Avenue is the proposed home for two massive new housing developments. One is at 105 S. Huntington, the other at 161 S. Huntington. Developers from both projects will be at the Jamaica Pond Association meeting Monday evening at 7 p.m. at Jamaicaway Towers. 2. Big New Buildings on Huntington (Part II): The JP Neighborhood Council is asking residents their points of view on these two big planned developments. Chime in here at their survey. 3. Joy Rice to Become JP Kitchen: The shuttered Joy Rice China Cafe …

1. Forecast: Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent. 2. It's First Thursday!: This evening the monthly First Thursday celebration returns to the Centre/South corridor. As always, there are many events, tastings, art shows, etc. to enjoy. 6-8 p.m. 3. After Party at Q Salon: After First Thursday, Q Salon is throwing the "after party." If you haven't seen the renovations at the former Jamaicaway Books space, stop in for a look — the place is beautiful! 8-10 p.m. Please…

1. Forecast: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Partly sunny with a high near 83. 2. Foxes Guarding the Chicken Coop?: Peter Gelzinis' column in the Herald is about the recent spike of violence at Bromley-Heath — and how at least one drug thug with a long rap sheet is trying to pass himself off as a community organizer. 3.  Clover Lo-fi Movie Night: If it doesn’t rain/thunder, come on down to Dewey Square for a Clover picnic and watch Back To the Future projected on the side of the Clover Food Truck. The picnic box costs $10 for a choice of sandwich, salad and a drink from the …

1. FORECAST: Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. 2. AUGUST NOISE: The August Noise "Surprise Concert" series is back! The first one will be at First Baptist Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. -- the artist won't be announced, so just show up and enjoy some great, free outdoor music. 3. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: Tonight is the elected advisory group's monthly meeting — please note the change of venue. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at Farnsworth House. 4. RED SOX TALKS/FENWAY CHALLENGE: Come down to Moakley Park, South Boston from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a free skills competition in running, hitting and …

1. Forecast: Nice and cool the first part of the week. Highs in the upper 70s today. 2. Thirty Years on South Street: Over the weekend, Fresh Hair founder (and JP native) Joy Silverstein published a great little blog post about how South Street has changed in the 30 years since her salon first opened. 3. First Thursday: Make your plans this week to enjoy First Thursday, which is Thursday from 6-8 p.m. all along the Centre/South corridor. Apropos of item #2, there will be a big 30-year birthday celebration for Fresh Hair and Ferris Wheels. 4. Concerned about crime?: Every month, the police …

1. Forecast: Cloudy. Scattered showers in the morning...then scattered showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent. 2. Change to Big Huntington Avenue Project: The proposal has changed for a residential building that would go up on the current Home for Little Wanderers campus. The size is the same, but the developer would add more affordably-priced units and cut down the number of parking spaces. For details, please see the Globe. 3. Celebrate Puerto Rico: The three-day Puerto Rican Festival begins at 6 p.m. this …