Parisian Party at Beat Brasserie; Summery Tastes at Pier6

HARVARD SQUARE — Transport yourself to Paris tonight without leaving the Red Line. From 8:30 p.m. - midnight at Beat Brasserie, enjoy jazzy music from house band C'est Si Bon, plus specials including steak and moules frites and a specialty cocktail. The Parisian fest has no cover charge, but if you'd like to make a reservation, call 617-499-0001. [FB]

CHARLESTOWN — A summery menu awaits at Pier6 on the Waterfront tonight. Boston Event Guide's Tuesday Tasting has its monthly reception there from 6 - 8 p.m. Tickets are still available online, or you can pick one up at the door. Entry includes passed appetizers like lobster roll sliders, arancini with arugula pesto, and caprese salad skewers, plus samples of a specialty Ocean Spray cocktail and a blueberry daiquiri. [Boston Event Guide]

FINANCIAL DISTRICT — The Palm Restaurant is breaking in its patio for the season with a Tiki Pop-Up tomorrow evening. From 4:30 - 7:30 p.m., the patio overlooking the Rose Kennedy Greenway will host a Bacardi-sponsored party with live music from DJ Ju Lee. [FB]