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Summer evenings at Moakley Park are made for lingering. This edition of Southie Summer Nights features live music from The Timba Messengers alongside free dinner, lawn games, art activities, and family-friendly programming that encourages neighbors to gather outdoors. Visitors can jump into games ranging from pickup soccer to chess and Connect Four, while learning more about the ongoing redevelopment of the park through activities led by the Boston Parks Department. Picnic blankets are welcome, making it easy to settle in and enjoy the two-hour event at your own pace. Hosted by Boston Harbor Now, the series turns a midweek evening into a casual neighborhood celebration with a different musical guest each week. It's an easy reminder that some of the city's best summer gatherings are the ones that bring the community together.