Viewfinder: Titus Sparrow Park - The Boston Globe

Summer also means free concerts at the park on Wednesday nights, courtesy of The Friends of Titus Sparrow Park. Above, friends Ellie Polson and Allison Audia enthusiastically enjoy each other and the music.

Aster Tshadiku had a little trouble getting her son Natu Yesehak, 6, to stop playing long enough for a photo. — Aster Tshadiku had a little trouble getting her son Natu Yesehak, 6, to stop playing long enough for a photo. Michele McDonald

Playing catch football at dusk is no problem for Boston brothers Colton and Chase Rubin (left) and friend Landon Smith. — Playing catch football at dusk is no problem for Boston brothers Colton and Chase Rubin (left) and friend Landon Smith.The Boston Globe/Globe Freelance

Perry Leal, 77, used to be a society photographer for local newspapers. Now, he enjoys chatting with neighbors with ChaCha, his parrot, who is 35 years old. — Perry Leal, 77, used to be a society photographer for local newspapers. Now, he enjoys chatting with neighbors with ChaCha, his parrot, who is 35 years old.Michele McDonald

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Tammy Whynot (a.k.a. Jessica Scuillo) and Lazy Susan (a.k.a. Jen Cardello), posed after a set singing with Slim Jim & the Mad Cows during one of the free Wednesday night summer concerts. — Tammy Whynot (a.k.a. Jessica Scuillo) and Lazy Susan (a.k.a. Jen Cardello), posed after a set singing with Slim Jim & the Mad Cows during one of the free Wednesday night summer concerts.Michele McDonald