FP3 offers dynamic and divers amenities available for its residents to explore in Fort Point Boston. With the convenience of city life and cultural opportunities, Boston’s Fort Point Channel neighborhood is a great way to make the most out of summer. This week’s amenity spotlight is on Boston’s ICA - The Institute of Contemporary Art. Located on 100 Northern Avenue, the dramatic ICA building represents the neighborhood’s up and coming community of the arts, and also offers some great ways to make the most of your summer!

When you visit the ICA this summer, make sure to take advantage of the upcoming exhibitions, activities, and performances. For the rest of July, the Museum has quite a few events planned:

Thursday, July 15

Music Performance – HarborWalk Sounds: Tais Alvarenga
06:00 PM – 08:30 PM
Admission is free.
Tais Alvarenga considers herself to be a socially conscious artist, writing songs with statements about the political situation in her native Brazil. She is a Boston-based songwriter who plays a distinguished mix of folk and Latin pop.

Friday, July 16th

Exhibition Opening – workworkworkworkwork by Charles LeDray.

A New York based artist, LeDray has created sculptures using wheel-thrown clay, carved bone, and stitched fabric for over 20 years. LeDray additionally sews precious formal suits and accessories, in addition to scaled down furniture. Over 50 sculptures and installations will be featured, as well as his new ceramic work, “Throwing Shadows”. Exhibit will run until October 17th.

Tuesday, July 20th

7pm, Tickets $25 reserved seating; $20 members and students

Co-Lab: Process + Performance
Anne Carson and Rashaun Mitchell
Bracko and Nox, a New Work in Progress

During a residence at the ICA this month,  some of America’s best artists will create and present new works, and shed some light onto the creative process. A performance will also be given as Carson reads aloud poems from the Greek Writer Sappho, and the lead dancers with Merce Cunningham Dance Company will inhibit the poem’s gaps with their own artistry.

Friday, August 20, 10 am – 9 pm

Visit the ICA on Free Fun Friday! This free admission day was made possible by the ICA’s partnership with the Highland Street Foundation. A great occasion to meet up with friends or to bring the family and enjoy the art on the harbor!