Learn to steer the boat
Be part of a crew team and train to be a coxsain for the Gentle Giant team in Somerville. No experience is needed, and people high-school age and up are welcome. For information visit https://tinyurl.com/yxhmjoh6 or email@example.com.
Set sail into the sunset
Aboard the schooner Adirondack III, which leaves at 3:30 p.m. daily from 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, forget the distractions of life on land, and settle in to the relaxing rhythms of the water while you enjoy iconic sights like Boston's World Trade Center, the Harpoon Brewery, the Federal Courthouse and get a close up view of the Inner Harbor Islands. Tickets are $36.54. For information: https://tinyurl.com/y26v7nu6.
Along the Amazon
Framingham novelist Erica Ferencik spent a month traveling in the Bolivian Amazon to research her thrilling new novel, "Into the Jungle." Meet her at 7 p.m. June 6 at Barnes & Noble, 1 Worcester Road, Framingham. Ferencik will discuss her writing and share photographs from her research trip to the jungle. The event is free and tickets are not required. For information, call 508-628-5567 or visit https://go.evvnt.com/441595-0.
It's island time
No life preservers necessary as you imagine you're on Nantucket, enjoying classic tea blends, handcrafted finger sandwiches and mignon patisserie at the Mandarin Oriental, 776 Boylston St., Boston. Indulge in their nautical-themed Nantucket Summer Afternoon Tea from 1 to 5 p.m. daily. It's part of their partnership with the island's White Elephant Resort. The tea costs $78, which includes gratuities and taxes. Visit https://tinyurl.com/yy8hj4l3
On the waterfront
The Boston Children's Museum Party on the Point takes place 6-9 p.m. June 6 at the museum, 308 Congress St. Put on by the museum's Young Professionals’ Council, the evening of food, drinks and dancing on the beautiful Fort Point waterfront heralds the start of summer. Play giant Jenga or cornhole, strike pose in the photo booth or try to win a raffle prize. The event supports summer educational opportunities for children and families. Event is 21+. Tickets are $65-$100. Visit https://tinyurl.com/y58ochrc