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ABOUT THE CUE

Each August, Boston magazine hosts its annual mouthwatering event, The Cue, a BBQ lover’s dream, bringing the best chefs in the city together to create bbq and summer dishes with refreshing beverages and craft cocktails. Located at Cruiseport Boston, guests enjoy endless barbeque from the best pit masters in the city and musical performances by DJ Ryan Brown, violinviiv, and Dear Abbeys.

Tickets are on sale now! See below for more event details.

SHARE OUR STRENGTH

Partial ticket proceeds from The Cue benefit Share Our Strength, whose goal is to end child hunger in America.


RESTAURANTS

The Cue tickets include abundant BBQ and summer dish samples from prestigious local vendors. Check out our list of participating restaurants!

*Located in VIP Lounge, accessible to VIP ticket holders only.


TICKETS

Boston magazine is pleased to join forces with Share Our Strength, a non-profit organization, for The Cue. 15% of proceeds from ticket sales, up to a total amount of $5,000, will be donated directly to Share Our Strength.


SCENES FROM 2017










Courtesy of The Smoke Shop


STILL HUNGRY?

The Battle of The Burger is a burger lover’s paradise, hosted the following evening at Cruiseport Boston. Guests will enjoy the city’s best burgers, all competing for your final vote to be named the Battle of the Burger Champion. Find out more.


FAQs

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Packages and group discounts are available! For more information, please email Julia Kacmarek at jkacmarek@bostonmagazine.com.

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Dressy Casual. As Cruiseport Boston is a large, water-side venue, we encourage guests to wear comfortable footwear and clothing that will not blow in the wind.

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The venue is one level and handicap accessible.

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Your ticket (printed or on mobile device) and a valid Driver’s License.
Small bags will be checked upon entry. Large bags will not be permitted.

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If your company would like to become an event sponsor, please email us with as much info as possible on your company, as well as your contact info, and a member of our team will be in touch shortly after.

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The event will be held rain or shine.

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Tickets will not be available for purchase on-site. Ticket sales end at 5pm the day prior to the event or while supplies last.

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Your ticket can be reprinted through Bizzabo or displayed on your mobile device for scanning.

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Cruiseport Boston in South Boston is accessible through public transportation and by car. By train, take the SL2 Silver Line toward Boston Marine Industrial Park to Drydock Avenue at the Design Center Place stop.

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There is public parking at the garage located across from the venue at 12 Drydock Avenue.

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If the events are cancelled, ticket holders will be notified of cancellation and refund policies.

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We typically do not accept additional food vendor applications, as we are seeking out specific food vendors, food trucks, and other purveyors, but if you are interested in being considered, please email alegasse@bostonmagazine.com with your company/business name, full contact and company information, and detailed information on the food items/dishes you would like to serve

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Guests under 21 years of age
Large bags/backpacks/totes (bags can be no larger than 12″ x 12″)
Weapons of any kind
Outside food or beverage
Professional cameras and recording devices (no SLR/DSLR or cameras with detachable lenses)
Illegal substances
Laser pens and similar focused-light devices
Strollers
Cans, canteens, flasks (empty camelbacks and water bottles will be allowed)
Pets
Bicycles, scooters, personal motorized vehicles
Musical instruments
Any container of liquid
Walkie Talkies
Fake IDs – they will be confiscated and your wristband will be cut without refund.


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