PICTURE THIS: SUNDAY ROLLS around, it's nice and sunny out and you've planned a big barbecue in your backyard to celebrate the day of your father. The meat is on the grill, and the family is all gathered around the picnic table laughing at whatever joke your Uncle Bill just made. It's a wonderfully glorious day.
Well, WAKE UP! This is Boston! In a crowded city like this, there's no possible way to do any of that.
Luckily, this issue of The Beacon Hill Times comes with a handy guide on how to keep urban dads happy on Father's Day. Now there's no excuse for a bad gift or the lack of ideas, so get out there and please that father of yours. After all, he did have to deal with you.
Take the ESPN dad to the:
* Franklin Park Golf Course
Phone Number: 617.265.4084
Prices: 9 Holes/18 Holes
Resident $15/$28
Non-Resident $17/$32
Junior $5 after 3:30 p.m. $5/$10
Junior Non-Resident after 3:30 p.m. $10/$20
Cart Fees:
Motorized cart $15/$26
Pull Cart $4/$5
Club Rentals: $10/$12
Must have driver's license or valid credit card. Must show residency to receive discount
* Red Sox Game
June 15 home game against Houston, starting at 2:05 p.m.
Fleet Father's Day at Fenway
Tickets range from $10-$70
Take the Green Line to Kenmore, five-minute walk
Find a Last Minute Gift at:
* Make a Mug
Father's Day Mug Painting
The Clayroom South End will hold a Father's Day mug-painting event on Sunday, June 15 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. A ceramic mug and supplies are $10.50, and Ocean Coffee Roasters will provide free coffee. The Clayroom is located at 374 Massachusetts Avenue. 617.262.5529.
Take him out for Dim Sum at:
* Emperor's Garden
690 Washington St. 617.482.8898
Prices: $6-$14
* Chau Chow City
83 Essex St. 617.338.8158
Prices: about $10 a person
Keep him culturally up to date at the:
* Institute of Contemporary Art
Open Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
617.266.5152
Prices: $7 adults, $5 students, Free under 12.
Take the Green Line to Hynes Convention Center/ICA 955 Boylston St.
* Science Museum
9 a.m.-5 p.m. everyday
Adults-$13, Children $10, Seniors $11
Take the Green Line to Science Museum
617.723.2500
Take the dramatic dad to:
* Stomp
Stuart St. Playhouse
Prices: Matinee $55 Evening $45
Take Green Line to Boylston St.
800.447.7400
Take the fun-loving dad to:
* Jillian's
55 pool tables, 250 games, 6 full bars, Blackjack, Atlas Sports grill
Sunday 12 p.m.-2 a.m.
After 8 p.m., only adults 18 and up
Take the Green Line to Kenmore Station 5-minute walk to Lansdowne and Ipswich Sts.
617.473.0300
* The Rack
24 Clinton St.
Take Green or Orange Line to Gov. Center.
617.725.1057
Nate Watkins, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.; DJ Mike and Janedy, 11 p.m. until 2 a.m.
Inspire the history-loving dad at the:
* Kennedy Library
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Prices: Adults-$8, Seniors $6, ages 13-17 $4, under 12 is free
Take the Red Line to JFK/UMASS
617.514.1569
* Freedom Trail
Self-guided walking tour of Boston
Tour of 16 sites
90-minute guided tours 617.242.5642
Starts at the Information Kiosk in the Common
* Charlestown/Bunker Hill/Old Ironsides
Free on Freedom Trail
Bunker Hill Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Old Ironsides Hours: 12 a.m.-4 p.m.
617.242.5641
