4th of July lowdown

I'm getting out of the city for the 4th: roughing it in the woods, breaking free from technology, getting some sun. I love the outdoors but I have to admit that sometimes I get sad I'm never around Boston for the 4th events. If you're sticking around, here is the lowdown on the events.

Fourth of July Fireworks with The Pops
Wed. Jul 4 (8 PM) at Hatch Shell

Legendary rock superstar John Mellencamp performs with Keith
Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra for the 2007 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on Wednesday, July 4, at 8:30 p.m. at the Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston.

Boston Harborfest at the Waterfront and City Hall Plaza
Thu. Jun 28 - Wed. Jul 4

This award-winning festival strives to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inform the future with concerts,historical tours, reenactments and much, much more. Over 200 events during the Festival are concentrated in Boston’s historic downtown and waterfront districts, with sponsored Main Events taking place exclusively on Boston’s City Hall Plaza.

26th Annual Chowderfest
Sun. Jul 1 (11 AM) at City Hall Plaza
>> Chowderfest

Your Country in Your Words
Tue. Jul 3 (8 PM) at Johnny D's Uptown

On the eve of our nation’s birthday we will take a moment to observe what America means to us and we’re inviting you to participate. We will be opening our stage to poets, singer/song-writers, comedians, actors and the like to express their thoughts around America or being an American.

>> Your County in Your Words

Sky High July 4th Celebration
Wed. Jul 4 (7 PM) at Top Of The Hub

Beginning at 7:00 P.M. with a complimentary Chef's Hors d'Oeuvres Reception and Cash Bar, the evening's festivities will include a simulcast of the live Boston Pops concert from the Hatch Shell, a tempting four course dinner at 8:00 P.M. and a bird's eye view (weather permitting) of the fireworks at 10:30 P.M.

Mantra
Tue. Jul 3 (10 PM) at MANTRA

The Boston Tea Party
Tue. Jul 3 (10 PM) at Felt Night Club

July 4th BASH
Wed. Jul 4 (10 PM) at Whiskey Park

Dress Code: Strictly Enforced.
Fashionable and Trendy attire is a must.
Selective Door Policy

I apologize but I must comment on this, "Fashionable and Trendy attire is a must", this is the type of attitude that is turning the world to crap. These selective processes encourage citizens to fit into a mold, removing originality and shaming people into thinking they can't be themselves. Please do not attend this event!