GLD FSTVL

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop culture and the 10th year of Boston’s own STL GLD, the second annual GLD FSTVL returns to City Hall Plaza on Saturday, Aug. 11. From noon until 10pm, live performances will rock the outdoor stage, from headline Ghostface Killah and the producing powerhouses STL GLD, whose award-winning music blends hip hop, rock, punk and cinematic orchestrations in exhilarating live performances. Dutch Rebelle, Michael Christmas, Cake Swagg and more are also on the lineup, along with local DJs Brek.One, DJ DCaso and DJ TROY and host Melissa Valdez. Besides live music, the family-friendly day promises  a pop-up retail market featuring local makers and businesses, diverse food trucks and a beer garden. The event is free to attend in partnership with Boston's Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture.