Get your kicks.*

WATCH
U.S. vs. UK World Cup Match at Noir
What: Quaff international beers and munch $5 grilled flatbreads while cheering Bob Bradley’s crew to victory in their opening game.
Why: TVs on the secluded, sunken patio allow for outdoor viewing, plus lethal sangria (syrah, ruby port, apricot brandy, schnapps, peach puree).
When: Sat. Doors, 1 p.m.; game, 2:30 p.m. (Matches showing thru July 11).
Where: 1 Bennett St., Harvard Square (617-661-8010).

EAT
Sam’s
What: Owners Esti and Drew Parsons join with chef Ken Rogers (88 Wharf, Bina Osteria) to dish a casual, French country menu in a fun, Formica setting inside Louis.
Why: Forty tables on the stunning second-floor waterfront deck. Blankets and packed lunches are available for lawn picnics.
When: Opens Sat. Sun.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 60 Northern Ave., Fan Pier (617-295-0191).

SUPPORT
SomerFun: a Romp for Independents
What: A homegrown street fair with open-market wares from Grand and Magpie, canning and butter-churning demos, and a marching band performance.
Why: The sixteen-foot-tall, interactive art installation from Somerville artists Autumn Ahn and Chorus Collective.
When: Sat., 3-7 p.m.
Where: Union Square Plaza, Somerville. For info, e-mail somervillelocalfirst@gmail.com. Admission is free.

INDULGE
Lobster Benedict at The Regal Beagle
What: Chef Laura Henry-Zoubir honors National Lobster Day with a special crustacean egg dish ($17), topped with her sublime lemon-chive hollandaise.
Why: Potent brunch cocktails, including The Caliente Mary (chipotle-infused tequila, secret Bloody Mary mix).
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 308 Harvard St., Coolidge Corner (617-739-5151).

LISTEN
Latin Music Fest
What: Rumba your tush off during twenty hours of live band and dance performances while hanging with jugglers and sword swallowers in a huge tented outdoor space.
Why: Complimentary tacos and empanadas, plus quenchers like margaritas and caipirinhas.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Where: The Fireplace, 1634 Beacon St., Washington Square (617-975-1900). Tickets ($20-$25 per day) at the door or online at fireplacerest.com.

*Don’t know Ronaldo from Messi? Watch our quickie World Cup guide or read the cheat sheet.

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