Community Corner

Five Things: Blackstone's Turns 30

And more to know today, Aug. 3.

1. Blackstone's 30th: Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of . Each month from now through December the beloved gift shop will include a different event or promotion. In August they will be helping Vera Bradley celebrate its 30th anniversary as well.  Enjoy special savings on the Vera Bradley collection from Aug. 7 to 9. The celebration will conclude on Aug. 9 from 5 to 7pm with additional specials, drawings, gifts with purchase and refreshments.

2. Zoning meeting: The Beacon Hill Civic Association's Zoning and Licensing Committee will be meeting next Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at 74 Joy St.

3. The Saint Agrippina Di Mineo Feast: Open ceremonies for the weekend-long feast begin tonight at 7 p.m. Food, music, and a procession with Saint Agrippina at 459 Hanover St. Come join the fun of the famous North End feast!

Find out what's happening in Beacon Hillfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

4. Free Fun Friday at the Museum of Fine Arts: Massachusetts residents and tourists alike are invited to visit designated cultural attractions each Friday all summer long. 

5. Hot With a Chance of Thunder: The National Weather Service predicts scattered thunderstorms between 4 and 9 p.m. Otherwise, it’s going to be cloudy and hot with a high of 94 with a 30 percent chance of rain. The evening should cool off to about 71.

Find out what's happening in Beacon Hillfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Beacon Hill