Join the ICA for tastings, artisan demonstrations, DIY workshops, and more every Friday from 5-8 PM in the Water Café.
This Friday January 22 is Trive & Game Night : "No pencils, no paper, no timers – this is lightning speed ad hoc fun with the “Professor of Trivia,” Morgan White, Jr. Plus, get nostalgic and sit down to your favorite childhood board games (sorry, not Sorry!)."
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Admission to ICA after 5 is included in the regular admission price.
Soak in Boston's culture (for free) at one of these local museums:
1."The Boston University Art Gallery, which presents four to five exhibitions annually and often incorporates local talent, is free daily. Located at 855 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. Open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m."
2. "The Art Complex Museum is free daily and houses the art collection of the Carl A. Weyerhaeuser family. The museum offers exhibitions, lectures, concerts, classes, demonstrations, and more. It’s located at 189 Alden St., Duxbury. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m."
3. "The Institute of Contemporary Art is free Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (a $15 savings). Families who participate in Play Dates the last Saturday of the month are also free (except in December). 100 Northern Ave., Boston."
Happy Hour: The Future of Food
"The future of food is on the menu. The Improper Bostonian’s Managing Editor Matt Martinelli (@MattJMartinelli) gives us a taste of what’s to come in the local food scene and thought leader David Gracer (@TheDaveGuy) explains why the international entomophagy (bugs as food!) movement is in our not-so-distant future. Join Matt, David, and others for a look at the future of food.
A Smarter Happy Hour
Grab your friends and join us for WGBH’s take on happy hour—inspiring conversation plus wine and local craft brews for $5 a glass. Hear from and connect with local experts in a variety of fields while enjoying the great company of your neighbors from Boston and beyond. Each event combines short speaking programs, drinks, and a chance for you to join the conversation."
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Join the ICA for tastings, artisan demonstrations, DIY workshops, and more every Friday from 5-8 PM in the Water Café.
Today is New Year Yoga: "Refocus your zen for 2016 with PopUpAsana, who will lead three condensed yoga sessions in our stunning, ocean-side building.
Yoga sessions will take place at 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 PM. Don’t forget your mat!
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Admission to ICA after 5 is included in the regular admission price.
"Just how smart are you? Join WGBH for a brainpower battle at Bantam Cider’s taproom in Somerville — puzzles, brainteasers and delicious craft brews. It’s free to play, but registration is required.
How it works
Spend the evening with fellow brainiacs solving a variety of brainteasers, puzzles, and challenges in an open flow format. Each correctly solved challenge wins you points. The individuals or teams with the most points will compete in a head-to-head puzzle-solving showdown for the title of “Brainiac of the Brewery!” The winners will receive a WGBH prize pack including tickets to future events, and more.
Teams can be no more than 4 people.
In partnership with Bantam Cider"
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"Lord & Taylor is kicking off 2016 with a “new year, new you” themed Charity Day! The all-door Charity Day will take place on Saturday, January 16th at your local Lord & Taylor store to benefit the Look Good Feel Better charitable program. Look Good Feel Better is dedicated to changing the way people with cancer approach their disease, by helping them deal with the appearance side effects of treatment, reminding them that they are beautiful inside and out.
With the purchase of a $5 ticket, customers will receive two 30%-off single-item coupons. In addition, they will receive a 20%-off savings pass, including 10% off of cosmetics and fragrances (for use on January 16 only; some exclusions apply). Tickets are available for purchase now at any Lord & Taylor store. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Look Good Feel Better. Additionally, 1% of all LordandTaylor.com proceeds received on January 16 will go back to Look Good Feel Better, up to a maximum of $15,000.
On the 16th, the Lord & Taylor Boston store will offer fun activations aimed at helping you look and feel your best in the new year – activities at The Shops at Prudential Center location include:
• Makeovers from all cosmetics vendors
• Register to win prizes
• Healthy refreshments and much more!"
Presented by acclaimed experts in the Boston Real Estate Market from Charlesgate Realty Group, as well as local mortgage market experts, our Boston Home Buyer Class is your opportunity to learn the home buying the right way - before you enter a transaction! Get educated in a casual, fun setting and avoid the pitfalls that can cause financial and emotional problems during the buying process.
Get a $250 Closing Credit just for attending!
That's right! We are offering a $250 closing credit to those who attend the class and purchase their home through Charlesgate Realty. That is free money for starting the process with us!
Is this class for you? Well, if you’re looking for a fun, low key, and informal way to learn the Boston real estate market from the experts, then YES! You’ll have a chance to ask any questions you want and get the straight scoop from us. Plus we’ll have special catered treats by BG Events & Catering! How can you pass that up!
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Boston's first running studio is scheduled to open this Saturday January 9. Starting with a few “nice and easy” classes and the continuing the following week with a light schedule. By the end of the month, the studio is expected be up and running with a full schedule.
About Mystryde: "MyStryde is here to make that treadmill run more fun. Not only is it more fun, its motivating, its exciting, and its the best workout around. With intervals, endurance, and hills, our classes are the best way to shed pounds and build speed. Now we can all do it together at our own individual pace. MyStryde allows all runners, to run together without having to worry if they will keep up with the group, or if the group will keep up with them. Its your workout. Its all about you. MyStryde has twelve treadmills, which allows you to get constant feedback from our certified instructors. With a smaller class it gives our clients the opportunity to get to know the instructors, ask questions, and feel like you are a part of our MyStryde family"
Head to the 5th Annual Opening Day of the Cambridge Winter Farmers Market at the Cambridge Community Center! They will be open every Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm from January through April!
The opening day will feature local food and drinks, live music, an art project hosted by the Riverside Gallery, a photo booth, and face painting.
Vendor list for opening day:
Valicenti Pasta Farm Winter Moon Roots Copicut Farms Jubali BirchTree Bread Company Marblehead Salt Co. Sweet Lydia's Apex Orchards El Recreo Estate Coffee, Inc. Fungi Ally Freedom Food Farm Levend Bakery Chickadee Farm Silverbrook Farm Narragansett Creamery The Soup Guy Honeycomb Creamery Kitchen Millie Lilac Hedge Farm Dan's Power Plant Moose Cup Samira's Homemade Just Add Cooking Soluna Garden Farm Jennifer Lee's Gourmet Bakery.
"Fresh powder awaits, but you should start your season with a bang at BSSC’s BrewSKI party at Lir from 7-9pm. The $5 ticket scores you drink deals, complimentary apps, giveaways for everyone, and chances at killer raffle winnings. Prizes include lift tickets, winter gear, gift cards, day ski trips, and the top take: a pair of Patriots-themed skis from Bud Light. (You know you want them.)"
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