From: Student Life Date: July 9, 2025 Subject: MIT Sloan Student Life Newsletter July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025
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Dog Days of Summer
Tuesday, July 15th 5:30pm-7:30pm Flat Top Johnny's
Join Student Life at Flat Top Johnny’s to celebrate National Hot Dog Day! We’ll have hot dogs (veggie dogs included), good vibes, and a chance to hang with your fellow summer Sloanies at Sloan's favorite pool hall! Free
Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals Monday August 4th
7:10pm - 10pm
Fenway Park
Sloanies are taking over the Fenway bleachers! Wear your MIT Sloan gear and enjoy one of Boston's favorite past times - watching the Red Sox! Tickets: $15 each, max of 2 tickets each
The Wiz Broadway in Boston Sunday, August 17th
6:30pm-9:30pm Citizens Opera House
Broadway in Boston! We have a limited number of discounted tickets for The Wiz! The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. Tickets go on sale next Wednesday, July 16th at 12pm. Tickets: $25 each, max of 2 tickets each.
Sloan on the Lawn Every Wednesday 11am-1:30pm
Gruber Court
Take a midweek break with us every Wednesday during lunch! Student Life will take over Gruber Court with lawn games like cornhole, giant Jenga, Connect 4, and more. Whether you're looking to unwind, compete, or just vibe to some music, there's something for everyone. No registration required.
ISO Virtual Forum: Visa Processing Wednesday, July 9th
7pm-8:30pm EST
Virtual
The MIT International Students Office (ISOS) will host a Virtual Forum for all incoming and continuing international students to provide information on visa processing and travel questions, as well as address general issues and questions. In addition to prepared remarks, the ISO will be available for students to submit questions in the “Q&A” section of the Zoom room as time allows.
City Splash 2025 Saturday, July 12th
12pm-4pm Fiedler Field, Charles River Esplanade
City Splash is a community event that provides the public the rare opportunity to swim in the Charles River and raise awareness to bring river swimming back to Boston! This annual state-sanctioned swim, hosted by the Charles River Conservancy, allows the public to experience the joy of swimming in the Charles River—one of the cleanest urban rivers in the United States!
Harborwalk Sounds: Berklee College of Music at the ICA
Every Thursday
6pm-8:30pm Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
A summer classic returns! Grab a drink, enjoy the cool ocean breeze, and hear some of Berklee College of Music’s outstanding musicians perform on the waterfront. Harborwalk Sounds is FREE and tickets are not required. If you would like to visit the ICA galleries, please reserve a ticket to Free Thursday Nights. Tickets will be available at here at 10 AM the morning of the event.
2025 Charles River Jazz Festival
Saturday, July 12th 12pm-9pm Herter Park Amphitheater
The Charles River Jazz Festival (CRJF) presented by the Boston Jazz Foundation is back for its 5th Annual entertainment extravaganza! This family-friendly, FREE event features local art and food vendors, Boston-based and world-renowned music acts, and more.
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