Monday Essentials: Christmas in July, Frank Sinatra on the Prado

Every day, North End Patch gives you local news and information you can use to make your life a little easier. Now with Monday Essentials, we offer you a once-a-week look at important events and deadlines and you should know about for the coming week.

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MONDAY

• Monday weather: Monday, July 29 will be partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. High: 85, Low: 65.

TUESDAY

• Library fun: The North End Branch Library (25 Parmenter St.) will host story times for toddlers at 10:30 a.m. and babies at 11:05 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30.

WEDNESDAY

• Christmas in July: The North End Recovery Outreach Committee teen program will sponsor a “Christmas in July” party on Wednesday, July 31 at 7 p.m. at DeFilippo Park on Prince Street. Enjoy pizza from Regina Pizzeria, slush and beverages, holiday music, super slides and bounce houses and a special early visit from Santa Claus. The evening’s feature film will be “Christmas Vacation.” Bring your own chairs or blankets.

THURSDAY

• Concert on the Prado: The North End Music and Performing Arts Center is offering a free summer concert series on the Prado (Paul Revere Mall off Hanover Street). On Aug. 1, the Scott Boni Trio will perform Frank Sinatra favorites. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Learn more at nempacboston.org.

FRIDAY

• Saint Agrippina Feast: The 99th annual feast in honor of Saint Agrippina di Mineo will begin on Friday, Aug. 2 from 7-11 p.m. with opening ceremonies accompanied by the North End Marching Band, “The Midnight Crew.” See the full feast schedule at saintagrippinaboston.com.