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Catch a free outdoor movie (or two)
Setting aside last weekend’s wet weather, summer weekends in the Boston area offer a veritable bounty of free outdoor movies for all ages. This Thursday, visit Revere Beach for a sunset showing of “The Karate Kid,” or visit Lincoln Park in Somerville for a 9 p.m. screening of the “Despicable Me” prequel “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” Then on Saturday, the Prudential Center will open up its lawn for a showing of “Matilda” at dusk. Finally, on Sunday Christopher Columbus Park will kick off its summer movie series with a showing of “Midnight in Paris” — which, despite the film’s title, will be held at 8:30 p.m. — Kevin Slane
Celebrate Bastille Day in style
You won’t need a ticket to France to find a festive Bastille Day celebration. At Rochambeau, join the Bastille Day Patio Party this Friday. The party will be thrown in honor of the 1789 storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution. There will be small bites such as mini croque monsieurs and French onion dip with veggies and frites, cocktails, wine and beer, and live music, all in a beautiful outdoor setting. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here. — Shira Laucharoen