This weekend in Boston: Barbie beach party, Revere Sand Sculpting Festival

🏖️ Revere Beach has transformed into a sand-studded art museum as the sand sculpting festival returns Friday.

• The festival runs until Sunday night featuring fireworks, a performance from the Blue Man Group and all the street food your heart desires.

🎶 DJ Jazzy Jeff is headlining the NAACP’s Hub Block Party Friday at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

• The free party’s from 5:30pm-9pm.
• The Hub will be open to the public during the convention, which runs until Aug. 1.

👙 M Street Beach will transform into a pink paradise Saturday for a Barbie Beach Party.

• It’s free, but RSVPs are encouraged.
• Dress code: Pink, obviously.

🇵🇷 The 57th annual Puerto Rican Festival kicks off Saturday morning at City Hall Plaza and culminates with a Sunday parade at noon.

• The festival runs 10am-2pm both days.
• Pro tip: Grab a beef pastelillo if you spot some.