365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

On Friday, September 6th, Frank Santos Jr. will be coming to the Wilbur Theater! Frank Santos Jr. is known to amaze and amuse his audience with his R Rated hypnotism act. 

"Frank Santos Jr. has been amazing audiences for over a decade. His spectacular display of mind-bending antics can turn any skeptic into a fan. His act is always fresh, energetic, and unique and no two shows are ever the same. When Frank Santos Jr. performs the audience becomes the stars, you are not merely an idle bystander vicariously absorbing an out-of-date comedy routine. You, your friends, and strangers across the room are all fair game awaiting the possibility of instant stardom!"

The show is scheduled to start at 7:30pm. Tickets are available now through stubhub.com. 

 

The Outdoor Farmers' Market will be at Boylston Plaza every Thursday through October. The farmer's market is from 11:00am-6:00pm, with weather permitting. There are a variety of vendors, including Cape Cod Fish Share, Stir It Up and Swiss Bakers! 

"The Farmers' Market continues to bring delicious and fresh fruits, veggies, pastries, and other specialty items like fresh-caught seafood and Caribbean pepper jellies. Enjoy a break from the office and indulge in some local goods each week. You're sure to find something delicious to bring home for dinner!"

Click here to check out other farmers' markets in the Boston area!

 

 

Join the American Red Cross, Boston Red Sox, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and
others to give the gift of life. On Wednesday, September 11th, there will be a Day of Remembrance Bloody Drive at Fenway Park from 7:00am-2:00pm

"All presenting donors will receive a Red Sox goodie bag, commemorative t-shirt and a chance to win Red Sox tickets! 

Plus, the World Series trophies will be on display. Make an appointment today by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or log onto redcrossblood.org" 

There will also be a blood drive available at Ned Devlin's in Faniuel Hall from 12:00pm-7:00pm. 

 

The Boston Calling Music Festival is back! The 2nd music festival will be on Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th. If you missed the first Boston Calling Music Festival, now is your change to get tickets and enjoy the show! 

The show will be similiar to the first Boston Calling Festival with two stages at City Hall Plaza and eighteen artists over a two day period! 

"Headlining the second Boston Calling will be celebrated indie rockers Vampire Weekend and homegrown electro pop group Passion Pit. Other artists on the bill will include hip-hop sensation Kendrick Lamar, rowdy Jersey rockers the Gaslight Anthem, R&B vocalist Solange (who was just in town for a party at the Institute of Contemporary Art), indie folkies Okkervil River, Providence alt-country favorites Deer Tick, and local synth poppers Bearstronaut. Also playing will be Local Natives, Flosstradamus, Major Lazer, the Airborne Toxic Event, Wolfgang Gartner, Bat for Lashes, Flume, Lucius, Big Black Delta, and You Won't."

For further information, please check the Boston Calling website here. 

 

Hanson will be performing at the House of Blues on Saturday, August 31st at 7:00pm. 

Prior to the event, Hanson fans can join them in 'Take the Walk' at 2:00pm. "Take The Walk is about giving you simple tangible ways to take action against the HIV/AIDS pandemic and poverty in Africa. A small donation, the purchase of a pair of shoes, the download of a song or simply taking a one-mile walk."

Hanson's world wide 'Anthem' tour will be traveling until early 2014. With multiple albums, hits, Grammy nominations and over 16 million album sales, Hanson is still going strong after 20 years. 

According to Isaac Hanson, the new albulm "'touches on most of our musical influences, a bit of soul, a bit of song craftsmanship and some good old fashioned rock ‘n’ roll … this time it just has a little more fight in it'".

Tickets for the event are available on the House of Blues website and livenation.com. 

 

Tiesto at the Ocean Club 
Tiesto will be that the Ocean Club at Marina Bay on August 30th. "Voted 'The Greatest DJ Of All Time' by Mixmag in 2011 and the #1 DJ by Rolling Stone, Tiësto has worked with superstars such as Kanye West, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Nelly Furtado, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Goldfrapp and many more." See the DJ tear up the dance floor and enjoy the end of summer with Marina Bay's beautiful ocean and city views. Ticket and further information for this event are available here.

Mass Brewer's Fest
The Mass Brewer's Fest will be on Friday, August 30th from 6pm-9:30pm. The event will be held at the Seaport World Trade Center Headhouse Concourses. This event will feature brewers and reps from all around Massachusetts and New England such as Banner Beer Company, Harpoon Brewery and Wachusetts Brewing Company. Tickets are available through the Mass Brewers Guild website.

Fireworks Viewing Cruise
Enjoy harborside views and fireworks with Boston Harbor Cruises on Saturday, August 31st. There are two options for the cruises. Guests can either board the fireworks viewing cruise or the dinner and fireworks cruise. Both cruises leave at 7pm. The fireworks display will be in honor of the Summer on the Waterfront and the Boston Arts Festival. Please check the Boston Harbor Cruises websites for further details. 

Click here to view some other Labor Day weekend events. 

 

Nick Offerman's 'American Ham' tour is coming to the Wilbur Theatre on Saturday, August 31st and Monday, September 2nd!

Nick Offerman has performed stand up since mid 1990 and is most widely known for his character as Ron Swanson in 'Parks and Recreation'. He has also appeared in such shows and movies as 'November', 'Sin City', 'American Body Shop' and 'Children's Hospital'. 

The performance is known to be full of "cautionary tales, humorous anecdotes, a few solipsisms, with minor nudity and some songs. "

Tickets are still available through ticketmaster.com. 

 

City Wine Tours allow guests to enjoy the beauty and culture of the Boston area in a unique way. With tours in Harvard Squre, South End, Back Bay and the North End, these tours explore the most historic areas while educating patrons on the wines at award winning restaurants. 

One of the tours is the Harvard Square Tour. "City Wine Tour's Harvard Square wine tour offers a hands-on glimpse into the inner-workings of the Square's vibrant restaurant culture. Learn interesting yet little known facts about Harvard and its surrounding area while sampling award-winning Mediterranean, New England, and Italian cuisine. Book our Harvard Square Tour today and enjoy a world-class selection of wines from Spain, Italy, and France!"

The next tour date is on August 31st and starts at NuBar in Cambridge at 3:30pm. Tickets are $65.00 and can be purchased online. 

 

King Richard's Faire in Carver will be starting on August 31st! Come experience live entertainment, rides, and games on the 80 acre site. 

There will be "over 100 talented artisans from journeyed from all over the country" at Kind Richard's Faire including acrobats, jugglers, dancers, fire eaters and, of course, puppeteers. 

"You’ll gasp as the King’s mounted knights battle on horseback, and laugh as bawdy beggars compete in mud. Strolling performers will engage you all day long as you frolic in our forest and try your skill at our Gaming Glen.

The faire will be every weekend from August 31st until October 20th. Gates open at 10:30am and close at 6:00pm. Check out the full schedule here. 

 

There will be a free yoga class available in Newton on Thursday, August 29th at 7:00pm. 

Relax and enjoy yoga with Well Within's instructor, Jill, in Wellington Park. Take in the beauty of the park while enjoying a soothing work out. This is an open event and welcomes those of different levels of experience.

It is highly suggested that participants wear comfortable clothing and bring their sunglasses and yoga mats.  

Please note: Yoga in the Park will be canceled in the event of rain. Please check their Facebook page the day of to confirm.