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US: Boston, MA – Boston Pops 4th of July Concert & Fireworks in Boston
Music and fireworks will once again fill the air as part of Boston’s legendary July 4 celebrations attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors to the birthplace of American independence.
Deemed one of the most popular Massachusetts summer events, the Pops will once again throw one of the country’s largest Fourth-of-July parties. The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular concert is FREE and open to the public.
Entering their 133rd season of entertaining audiences in Boston and beyond, feature Conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston POPS Orchestra will take the stage at the Hatch Shell, on the Esplanade, performing the identical concerts on July 3rd and 4th, and on July 4th when the concert wraps up, a stunning half-hour display of pyrotechnics.
The headliner for the 2018 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, is American singer/songwriter Rachel Platten, whose mega hit “Fight Song” topped the charts, will headline the 2018 Boston POPS Fireworks Spectacular Concert. The event will also feature 2 Grammy Award-winning artists, Rhiannon Giddens from The Carolina Chocolate Drops and Folk-Rock Duo Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls.
The legendary singer/actor/dancer, Academy Award Winner Rita Moreno will make a special appearance on the July 3 and 4 performances in honor of the Leonard Bernstein centennial tribute.
Event Schedule:
| Tuesday, JULY 3 Official Rehearsal of the July 4 Show. Includes all guest artists. No fireworks. GATES OPEN AT APPROXIMATELY 5PM 8:00PM: Concert begins 10:00PM: Concert ends |
Wednesday, JULY 4 Concert & Fireworks GATES OPEN AT 9AM 8:00PM: Concert begins 10:30PM: Fireworks begin 11:00PM: Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular ends |
Celebrate America with this amazing concert and 4th of July fireworks extravaganza.
Photo Credits: Michael Blanchard
Location: DCR Hatch Shell, 47 David G. Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02108
Date: July 3- July4, 2018
Time: July 3rd, concert 8pm -10pm, July 4th, concert 8pm – 10:30pm, fireworks display 10:30pm – 11pm.
bostonpopsjuly4th.org
For Regional Accommodations, Restaurants & Attractions: bostonusa.com
US: Miami Beach, FL- Florida Grand Opera: Free Family Day and Performance
Do you have a New Year’s resolution for 2018, perhaps that includes exposing your family to more culture, well here’s your chance. On January 6th, Florida Grand Opera is holding a fun-filled Family Day for those new to the genre or seasoned opera aficionados.
Explore the world of opera through hands-on activities, performances, interactive experiences, and the thrill of live theater. Enjoy a special presentation of Hansel & Gretel by the FGO Children’s Opera.
Activities (while supplies last) –
10am-12pm: Black Box: Voice experience with an interactive voice lesson
Lab Theater: Instrument Petting Zoo
Classroom: Costume Demonstration and crafts
Dance Rehearsal Studio: Makeup/lighting color effects demo
12-12:45pm Hansel & Gretel Main Stage performance 
12:45 Post-show autographs and pictures in Main Stage Lobby
Appropriate for all ages. Free admission; All patrons entering the theater require a ticket regardless of age. This includes children and infants.
Location: South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211 Street, Cutler Bay, FL 33189
Date: Sat, Jan. 6th, 2018
Time: 10am – 2pm
Tel: 786-573-5316
Tel Box office: 786-573-5300
smdcac.org/events/fgo-family-day-2017
For Regional Accommodations, Restaurants & attractions: miamiandbeaches.com