365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

"With images by photographer Lolita Parker, Jr., The New West Enders & Other Green Monsters documents the rapid-fire changes in Boston’s West End over the past 16 years.

Set against a backdrop of Garden events, sports bars and endless construction, Parker’s wide-angle perspective ranges from the personal to the political.

Parker’s photos powerfully and beautifully capture the projects, events and people that have reshaped and reenergized the West End since 1998—from the 2004 Democratic National Convention to the lone flower merchant who has been a North Station icon for over 20 years; from the completion of the Central Artery to the demolition of the elevated MBTA tracks."

The exhibition will be at the West End Museum until February 28th. Please click here for more information.

The Harvard Square Business Association has a ton of fun and interesting events planned for January. One of the events includes lots and lots of chocolate! 

The Taste of Chocolate, held from January 23rd to the 25th, is the "three day chocolate extravaganza" that will be taking place in Cambridge. 

The Harvard Square "restaurants will feature chocolate appetizers, entrees, deserts, cocktails, cordials and nightcaps while Harvard Square retailers will dazzle you with scrumptious chocolate specials and deals.  

And for you brave and hearty chocolate lovers, our now famous tasty sampling of chocolate goodies from Harvard Square’s finest purveyors will be presented on Saturday from 1pm – 2pm on Deguglielmo Plaza for all to enjoy."

For more information on this, and other Harvard Square Business Association, please click here.  

The MFA will be celebrating the life of MLK on Monday,January 19th with a variety of programs and events.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will have events for the whole family!  Admission will be free and events will include Story Hour, art making activities, tours and much more!

"In tribute to Dr. King, who advocated activism through non-violence, the MFA invites members of the community to explore the Museum and embrace the notion of expression through art.

Since its inception in 1997, nearly 100,000 visitors have enjoyed MLK Jr. Day programming and exhibitions featuring several influential African American artists, such as prominent muralist John Biggers, Boston-based artist Allan Rohan Crite, and Civil Rights-era photographer Ernest Withers."

Please click here for more information. 

Love the architecture and design of ships? Then check out the 2015 Ship Model Show going on at the USS Constituion Museum! 

"This year’s show highlights whaling ships and boats. Exquisite ship models - and even some whales - will be on display along with maritime paintings by members of the American Society of Marine Artists.

With over 50 handcrafted models of all sizes, types, and materials, you can explore the intricate art of model making as practiced today. Explore the show through our scavenger hunt or join in the fun of a hands-on activity - either way, a visit to the Museum and the show is a great way for your family to spend the day!"

The Ship Model Show will be held from January 31st to March 21st in Charlestown. Click here for further information! 

Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean the festivities need to end. Grab your friends and check out the 2015 Boston Wine Festival! 

There are a ton of events for guests to enjoy. In January, the events include St. Supery, Hall and Walt and Meritage Madness. The Boston Wine Festival will be held at the Boston Harbor Hotel by the Waterfront.

"The 2015 season of the Boston Wine Festival will kick-off with the Opening Reception on January 9th and feature an all-star lineup of intimate winemaker hosted dinners, seminars and receptions taking place through March 27th."

Some of the events are already selling out. For more general and schedulingleing information, please click here! 

The Wilbur Theatre in Downtown Boston is always bringing in stellar performers, and the start of 2015 is no different.

Here are some performers who are ringing in the New Year in Boston. 

Patton Oswalt: Wednesday, January 7th

Bill Bellamy: Saturday, January 10th

Pauly Shore: Friday, January 30th

Demetri Martin: Saturday, January 31st

For more information on these, and more upcoming acts, please go to TheWilbur.com.

The 15th Anniversary Hot Stove Cool Music Boston Benefit Concert will be held at the Paradise Rock Club in Allston on Saturday, January 10th 

"Music and baseball will join forces as Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein and Hall of Fame baseball journalist Peter Gammons host the 15th anniversary of the Hot Stove Cool Music Boston charity concert to benefit the Foundation To Be Named Later. The event is presented by Mintz Levin."

"The Lawn on D kicks off its winter season with Winter on D's inaugural event - Boston's first Fire & Ice Festival!

The Fire & Ice Festival offers fun daytime activities and attractions that will keep you happily frolicking in the cold including an ice labyrinth, free daytime and evening activities including kids dance parties and performances featuring Boston's finest fire art performers."

The Fire & Ice Festival will be held in South Boston from Friday, January 2nd to Sunday, January 4th.

Click here for more information on this event! 

"Boston’s Celtic Music Fest, a program of Passim, showcases Greater Boston’s best musicians, singers, and dancers from Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton, and other Celtic traditions.

BCMFest hosts an annual weekend-long festival in January that features more than 100 performers."

This year's Boston's Celtic Music Festival will be held January 9th-11th in Cambridge.

The festival kicks off on Friday with a parade and concert at Club Passim in Harvard Square, and music and traditional dancing at the Atrium. 

Music continues throughout Saturday at several venues, ending in a rousing concert of music and dance on Saturday night."

For more general and scheduling information, please click here. 

Fencing is a exhilarating sport to play and watch.

If you have ever been curious about learning more about fencing, you should check out a free fencing class available at the Olympia Fencing Center in Cambridge! 

The Olympia Fencing Center "welcome fencers of all ages and skill level. 

Fencing not only builds athletic skills, but improves reflexes, balance, hand/eye coordination, self-esteem and encourages a sense of fair play and sportsmanship."

Check out OlympiaFencingCenter.com for further information.