“THE WIZARD OF OZ’’ Watch Dorothy, Toto, and friends head for Oz at this outdoor screening on the waterfront — and we know that a certain witch doesn’t like water. Check website if water arrives from the sky. June 24 at 8:30 p.m. Free. Atlantic Wharf, across from Boston Children’s Museum, Boston. 617-426-6500, www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/woz_movie.html
EVENTS
SPIRIT OF BOSTON HARBOR BREEZE COCKTAIL CRUISES Position yourself and your cocktail on the outside decks and watch the city go by; dance to music by a live DJ and watch the time go by; sample chicken fontina, garlic potatoes, and other treats and watch your waistline go bye. June 23, July 21, Aug. 25, Sept. 22 (3-5 p.m., 2:30 p.m. boarding); June 24 (4-6 p.m., 3:30 p.m. boarding). $26.90 (includes a cocktail and buffet). The Spirit of Boston, Seaport World Trade Center Marine Terminal, Boston. 866-310-2469, www.spiritofboston.com
CHEFS IN SHORTS It takes a good chef to create a good meal; it takes good legs to look good in shorts. Are these guys up to it? The Greater Boston Food Bank and you benefit from Friday’s grill night when leading chefs from the area create their favorite dishes. June 24 from 7-9:30 p.m. $60 (reservations recommended; includes beer, wine, and tastings). Seaport Boston, 200 Seaport Blvd., Boston. 800-440-3318, www.seaportboston.com
ROXBURY IN BLOOM TROLLEY TOUR Forego fashion and wear sturdy, comfortable shoes to navigate the irregular terrain in the gardens of the Moreland Street Historic District. Tom Plant (a perfect name) is your guide behind the scenes in these backyard gardens. June 25 at 9:45 and 10 a.m., rain or shine. $20. Roxbury Heritage State Park/DCR, 183 Roxbury St., Boston. 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/157834
BEGINNERS PADDLE ON MOTHER BROOK MILL POND Canoes, paddles, and safety vests will be provided, and all you have to bring is a desire to learn basic canoe skills. Offered to beginners only by Boston Natural Areas Network and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation. June 26 at noon, 1, and 2 p.m. Free (reservations required). Mother Brook Mill Pond, Knight Street, Hyde Park. 617-542-7696, www.bostonnatural.org
