5 things to do this weekend, including Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular and Dalí at the MFA

Many years ago when I lived in suburban Colorado, my neighbors bought Roman candles in Wyoming to set off in our cul-de-sac on the Fourth of July. I was always a more cautious child, working up to occasionally setting off small fireworks on the ground and frantically sprinting away. When they pulled these massive (and illegal) fireworks out, I made sure to sit far away with my friend to watch the display. For a while, it was beautiful — large glowing sparks dancing across the sky. That is until one shot directly above our heads, and I genuinely thought my life was over. Within milliseconds, we looked at each other and ran in opposite directions as the sparks scattered to the ground. I’m not sure how overly dramatic we were acting versus how dangerous it actually was, but it definitely instilled the importance of pairing fire safety with fun while celebrating the holiday. But not to worry, the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular this Independence Day will be much safer than teenage boys lighting firesticks. And if fireworks aren’t your thing, there are many other fun events this weekend, from fashion shows to interactive murder mystery games.

If you’re in the mood for a free concert and fireworks display, head to the Charles River Esplanade for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. The Pops will play from 8-10:30 p.m. followed by the Mugar Family Fireworks from 10:30-11 p.m. R&B and soul singer and actress Darlene Love, country band The Mavericks and Tony Award-winner Kelli O’Hara will be guest performers this year. An estimated 300,000 people attended last year, so plan to arrive early to claim a spot with a picnic blanket. If you want to sit on The Oval (the grass in front of the DCR Hatch Shell) or the Island/Lagoon, be prepared to go through a bag check/screening line. Event organizers recommend accessing these areas from Storrow Drive at Berkeley, Clarendon and Dartmouth Streets. The event is set to take place rain or shine, so make sure you pack raincoats and umbrellas depending on the weather forecast.

Calling all fashion lovers: Dress in that incredible outfit you’ve been waiting to wear for the ICA’s Fashion Fête on July 5 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The museum is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its partnership with Boston Caribbean Fashion Week with drinking, dancing and fashion. DJ Gary White and reggae band Dis n Dat will mix and play music and clothing designer Heily Rivas Perdomo will exhibit her work. There will also be a parade of Carnival and folklore costumes by D’Horizon and Wendy Matthews and guests can create their own wearable art. Attendees can also visit the current exhibitions — Igshaan Adams’s “Wordplay”, “Wu Tsang: Of Whales” and the Firelei Báez survey. Boston Caribbean Fashion Week was started by Althea Blackford in 2013 to honor her Caribbean heritage and showcase designers’ work. Those interested in the organization can attend their events this fall, Oct. 16-19. The ICA event is for ages 21 and older. ICA members can attend for free and others interested can pay $30 in advance or $35 at the door.

Take the whole family to a laidback barbeque at The FARM Institute in Edgartown. Martha’s Vineyard-based catering company The Swimming Pig will bring a barrel smoker trailer to cook up smoked pork and chicken, coleslaw, roasted veggies, macaroni and cheese and cornbread — sounds like the perfect start to the weekend. There will also be live music and a chance to meet barnyard animals. Adults can purchase beer and hard seltzer from Bad Martha. Tickets for Trustees members are $32 for adults and $16 for children ages 12 and under and $40 for nonmember adults and $20 for nonmember children.

If you’re a fan of whodunit mysteries and board games, check out “Clue: A Walking Mystery,” an interactive version of the popular game turned movie turned stage adaptation. In the Boston immersive game version, no one found Mr. Boddy’s killer and the mansion was sold. The furniture from the rooms where the murder might have happened was sold to local businesses and participants need to visit these locations as the “Clue” characters — Mayor Green, Colonel Mustard, Solicitor Peacock, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlett and Chef White — to collect the furniture and solve the mystery. Sleuths will begin their journey at Quincy Market and walk around downtown Boston collecting clues. Up to five people can play as one character, so for example, a family could work together as Solicitor Peacock. The game takes between 60-90 minutes to complete and is wheelchair accessible. Detectives ages 8 and older are recommended to play this game. Tickets range from $29.75-$35.

You probably remember 20th-century, avant-garde artist Salvador Dalí for his melting clocks and absurd distortions. “Dalí: Disruption and Devotion” is an exhibition of nearly 30 of his paintings and prints on loan from the Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida contrasted with European masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s collection. Some of his popular works on view include “The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory” (1952–54) and “Ecumenical Council” (1960). The exhibition is included with general admission, which is free for members, $27 for nonmember adults, $20 for ages 7-17 and free for ages six and under.