$1 Frozen Lemonades; Alcoholic Ecto Cooler

KENDALL SQUARE — Catalyst's beverage manager Jason Kilgore is having a bit of fun with the new summer cocktail menu. You can feel a bit nostalgic, for example, with drinks named Ecto Cooler and Hawaiian Punch, or try out the rotating daily daiquiri. [Official Source]

GOVERNMENT CENTER — The Fork Lift Food Fest kicks off on Thursday and features appearances by many local chefs, including Todd English, Michael Schlow, Ming Tsai, Lydia Shire, and more. The "garden of gastronomic delight" will include tastings, demos, and book signings. The event is free, but attendees must purchase tasting tickets to try food. [Official Site]

DOWNTOWN — If you're braving the heat out on the Common, stay hydrated with $1 frozen lemonades from Earl of Sandwich. The deal is on whenever the temperature is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. [Official Source]
[Photo: Facebook/Catalyst's patio]