365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

The 19th Annual Taste of the Back Bay is right around the corner! This event will benefit The Greater Boston Food Bank and will be held at the Prudential Skywalk on Thursday, April 3rd from 6:30pm-9:30pm. 

"The Taste of the Back Bay is an annual sampling of the finest food and drink the Back Bay has to offer!"

Participating restaurants include Abe & Louie's, OAK Long Bar & Kitchen, City Table, Forum and La Voile. Musical entertainment will be provided by Berklee College of Music.

Tickets are $75 for NABB members, $85 for nonmembers, and $100 at the door. 

Please click here for more information on the Taste of Back Bay!

  

Ready for a bike ride around the Esplanade? Boston, Brookline and Somerville join Cambridge and open The Hubway, the city's bike sharing system, on Wednesday, April 2nd.

"The Hubway team has been hard at work deploying stations, and nearly 100 stations (out of 140) are expected to be operational by April 2nd, with most remaining stations to be rolled out in early April. Please note: stations along Boylston Street in Brookline and Boston will not be deployed until after the Boston Marathon."

Participants can sign up online for a Hubway Membership. There are monthly and annual memberships available. There is also an option for a one/two day rental for those who are visiting or just want to have some fun touring the city on the weekend. 

Interesting in finding out more? Check out TheHubway.com.  

 

The Volunteer Expo will be held at The Shops at Prudential Center on April 10th from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

The Expo is a great opportunity to "mix, mingle and meet with community groups from the Boston and Greater Boston areas."

Participating groups include Adoption & Foster Care Mentoring, AIDS Action, Cradles to Crayons and United Planet.

There will be over 50 groups participating in the expo which will give guests a great opportunity to find a charity/volunteer group that suites their interests and passions. 

Please click here for more information on the Volunteer Expo at The Shops at the Prudential Center.

 

The 4th Annual World of Wheels will be held at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center from March 28th to the 30th. 

"The Town Fair Tire World of Wheels each year has treated spectators to displays of hundreds of America’s finest one-of-a-kind hot rods, customs, trucks and motorcycles, as well as feature cars, celebrity appearances and special attractions."

World Of Wheels will have vehicles on display as well as demonstrations, celebrity appearances and contests. 

This year, there will be special guest appearances from Rick Dale of "American Restorations", wrestling superstar Shawn Michaels, & the New England Patriot Cheerleaders. There will also be a demonstration featuring Gene Winfield of "Chop Shop". 

Tickets for this event are available at the gate. For further information on this event, please go to Autorama.com.

 

Spring is in the air and that means community boating will be open on the Esplanade soon!

Join Community Boating, Inc. for a free orientation class starting on opening day, Sunday, March 30th, and learn more about the joys of sailing! 

"To celebrate, Community Boating is offering a Spring Thaw Promotion for the month of March...all Adult Full Year memberships and gift certificates will be discounted $20. In addition, all renewing members and purchasers of Adult Program memberships or gift certificates above $99 will be entered into a raffle to win a CBI Package Prize valued at over $200.

Community Boating, Inc. (CBI) is the nation's oldest and largest community sailing center, located on the Boston side of the Charles River Esplanade by the Longfellow Bridge and the DCR Hatch Shell, T-accessible from the Charles/ MGH stop on the Red Line."

Please click here for more information on Community Boating, Inc. and the Orientation Class.

 

The 13th Annual Boston Turkish Film & Music Festival is going on now at the Museum of Fine Arts until April 26th.  

"The festival invites you to enjoy a rich program of 20 films, continuing its tradition of highlighting contemporary Turkish cinema and Turkish filmmakers. We are proud to present you North America and U.S. premieres of many films in our program. We are also delighted to announce that the 2014 Boston Turkish Film Festival Award for Excellence in Turkish Cinema recipient is acclaimed director Reis Çelik."

The festival will also feature musicians Tanin Trio, Aysegul Durakoğlu and Cem Duruöz. 

Please click here for more information on the Boston Turkish Film & Music Festival. 

 

 

"REALTORS® Running for a Cause is a fundraiser to support REALTORS® running in the Boston Marathon and their charities." The fundraiser will be held at the Harpoon Brewery in the Seaport District on April 6th, 2014. 

"After the events that occurred at the 2013 Boston Marathon, The National, Massachusetts, and Greater Boston Associations of REALTORS® have planned an evening of celebration to support our members running in the 2014 Boston Marathon.

A night of entertainment, networking, and fun to unite as a group is the best way to show our support. Proceeds from the event will benefit the various charities of REALTORS® running in the marathon, including One Fund Boston, Inc."

For more information on this event and tickets, please click here. 

 

International Waffle Day is on March 25th and there is no better way to celebrate the holiday than to have some waffles.

Saus
Come celebrate the holiday with Saus on Union St. and enjoy Belgium waffles with salted caramel, dark chocolate hazelnut and berries! There is even a waffle sundae on the menu! 

Back Bay Social
If you want something a little different, order the Chicken & Waffle dish at Back Bay Social! This is a large dish so make sure you come with an appetite! 

Please click here for more suggestions on where to get awesome waffles in Boston. 

 

 

 

 

Boston.com constructed a wonderful list of comedians coming to the Boston area.

If you haven't seen a comedic performance, or are long overdue, here is your chance.

Most of these comedians are playing at the smaller venues, such as The Wilbur & Laugh Boston, which will offer an intimate & enjoyable setting for all who attend. 

March 28 Susie Essman at the Wilbur Theatre
April 4 Wayne Brady at the Wilbur Theatre
April 5 Jim Belushi & the Chicago Board of Comedy at the Wilbur Theatre
April 24-26 Shane Mauss at Laugh Boston
April 25 Jay Pharaoh at the Wilbur Theatre
April 29- May 2 Aziz Ansari at the Wilbur Theatre
May 1-3 Paul D'Angelo at Laugh Boston
May 2 Bob Saget at the Wilbur Theatre
May 3 Lisa Lampanelli at the Wilbur Theatre
June 20 Cheech & Chong at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI
Aug. 16 Bill Cosby at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton, NH
Sept. 19 Sammore at the Wilbur Theatre
Sept. 25-27 Orny Adams at Laugh Boston
Oct. 9 & 11 Steve Lemme & Kevin Heffernan at Laugh Boston

Please click here for a full list of performances.