365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

CALLING ALL BRUINS FANS!

It's not every day you get to mix and mingle with the big boys from the Boston Bruin's alumni... and especially not on a Harbor Cruise. Only less than a week away, you need to grab your tickets quick, because this cruise is for an amazing cause and will raise money for the 2012 Boston Bruins Foundation Pan-Mass Challenge Bike Team. (As if you weren't going to go anyways, right?.. and now you can pat yourself on the back.)

If you haven't been convinced yet, which is highly unlikely, let me ramble on some more. Bruins fans will get the chance to head home with one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia, raffle and silent auction items. Who doesn't like prizes?

So tell your friends, tell your dad, tell your mom, and scream it in the middle of downtown Boston cause Bruins Fans and alumni will be throwing down, and raising money this Wednesday, July 25- and nothing is stopping this event from being a sell-out. 

See you there... on the dance floor. 

Buy your tickets here.

If you are a true shopaholic this is my disclosure - stay away from Newbury Street. If you have made it through shopaholics anonymous, or don't fiend for fine clothes, then you should be good to go. Newbury Street is one of Boston's most chic shopping addresses mixed with elegant boutiques, funky salons and trendy galleries. It is up there in the ranks as being one of Boston's bucket list, go-to-streets. 

This funky shopping street is not too hard to find. The best way to start is... take the subway to Hynes (Convention Centre) and walk back into the city. The street is full of high end shopping and many funky and alternative shops. And there are many great restaurants and cafes to be found along the street. 

After leaving Newbury Street you will be dressed to impress. Your wallet on the other hand may have taken one for the team. Gotta love those team players :)

Grab the kids and hold on tight! Okay, so this is nothing like the Jurassic Park Movie, but I wouldn't hold my breath! (I mean, ya just never know... i'm sure you'll be okay though).

Immerse yourself in a prehistoric journey through time at Franklin Park Zoo’s Zoorassic Park, and be enthralled by the vast array of fascinating dinosaurs! Your journey will begin quickly as you encounter dinosaurs including a Chasmosaurus and baby, a Cryolophosaurus, a Dilophosaurus and many others all nestled within the trees, bushes and undergrowth for a truly realistic experience. These large animatronic dinosaurs will excite visitors of all ages with their lifelike sounds and movements. Kids will also have fun pretending they are paleontologists at the nearby Dino Dig where they can “dig” for recreations of fossils and bones.... or at least that's what I was told. I guess i'll never REALLY know because I'm still siked out from the Jurassic Park Movie. I hope you and your kids are risk takers.

It's not every day you get to have a history lesson and then drink it for all its' worth! Experience the entire brewing process, from start to finish in Jamaica Plain. Taste the special malts used to brew Samuel Adams® beers and smell the Hallertau hops. Getting excited? Well sign up for a tour!

Tours depart about every 45 minutes, and last about an hour. This includes 21oz of beer to taste if you are old enough. (REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR ID) The tour is FREE but a $2 donation to local Boston charities is encouraged.

Afraid you will get lost headed to 30 Germania Street, Boston, MA 02130? Just take the orange line to the Stony Brook stop, take a left and follow the brewery signs. AND YES, there are brewey signs! (I hope they have signs to help you get back to the train, considering that would make more sense, right?) 

You know when a restaurant has appeared on Travel Channel's "Man vs Food", there's got to be a massive quantity of food on somebody's table.

Head down and see for yourself.  Take the Eagle's Challenge by the wings and indulge yourself into one of Boston's tastiest and largest Burgers. The Eagle's Deli and Restaurant in Cleveland Circle is a family-owned restaurant that has impressed many locals and tourists who've tried to best the Eagle Challenge.

So grab your dad, brother, significant other, or really whoever normally steals food off your plate and make them take the Eagle's Challenge! This world recognized, famous feat of strength should truly only be attempted by garbage disposals, but we can make that your nickname when and IF you can down the Eagle's Challenge meal in one hour. 

So what does it take for you to get this meal for free? You have one hour to eat five pounds of fries AND a five pound, famous Eagle's burger. A little bit nervous? No worries - you get free refills on the soda... i'm trying to be positive, okay?

FYI - I will see you guys at the gym next week in my new exercise outfit. (you know, the one I bought with the money I saved on my meal... duhhhhh.)

This Wednesday, July 18th, is a great opportunity for you to become more involved in your community's environment! Enjoy the Massachusetts Oyster Project Screening of "Shellshocked" at the North End Branch Library. 

"SHELLSHOCKED: Saving Oysters to Save Ourselves" follows efforts to prevent the extinction of wild oyster reefs, which keep our oceans healthy by filtering water and engineering ecosystems. Today, because of overfishing and pollution, wild oyster reefs have been declared 'the most severely impacted marine habitat on Earth' and no longer play a role in their ecosystems. Now scientists, government officials, artists and environmentalists are fighting to bring oysters back.

While the film is based in NY, the lessons and issues are directly applicable to Massachusetts harbors and estuaries, many of which once held significant oyster populations, perhaps most notably the State’s most urban harbor, Boston. Immediately following the showing there also will be a discussion with Director Emily Driscoll, Oystermen and people active in the restoration of Boston Harbor. 

Here's a little preview of the film:

And let's be honest, WHAT ELSE DO YOU HAVE TO DO ON A WEDNESDAY NIGHT? ohh.. you have plans? Well, maybe I just don't have a social life!  :)   But if you love oysters, or if you want to learn to love oysters, I'll see you there!

Now this is definitely the ultimate Boston pub crawl! James and Josh (honestly, these are just two random people who I found on the internet) began this ultimate drinking frenzy pub crawl seven years ago, for really no reason at all. The original name of the pub crawl was The Freedom Trail Pub Crawl since it loosely followed the Freedom Trail in Boston, MA. There are tons of bars along the route, many of which are world-renowned for their history and total awesomeness. 

For all you early birds who actually show up on time, it's starts at The Place in Boston so call in advance for directions! OR, you could do what I do and ask the taxi driver, but who knows where you will end up then? You know what, just mapquest it!  

So why not? Enjoy drinks at over 12 bars in the government center area with 100 of your closest Bostonian friends through the historic Faneuil Hall area. The organizers have negotiated specials at most bars and free food is provided at specialty bars. Play games, win ridiculous prizes like Sox tickets, and make new friends over a few pints. It's the 7th Annual Crawl they are doing so you know they must be doing something right (or maybe they just drink so much they can't remember so they keep repeating the same thing every year?) Either way, I know i'm going so I better see you there Saturday, July 21, from 12:30pm to 9:00pm. Sweet t-shirt, too.

Each Friday this summer, start the weekend with Boston Harbor Hotel's Movies by Moonlight! An outdoor screen is set up on the side of the large gazebo right over the Harbor. Cafe patrons and pedestrians can watch a movie and absorb the ambience of the waterfront.

Don't forget to movie pregame! (Don't get out of control or anything cause they aren't going to pause the movie for you to use the restroom!) Before enjoying Movies by Moonlight each Friday, the Boston Harbor Hotel invites you to start the weekend off by the water and enjoy great company and music from DJ Mike Amado and Friends. Music will begin at 4:30pm every Friday evening and will end shortly before dusk, when Movies by Moonlight begins.

Movies by Moonlight offers guests a chance to revisit Hollywood’s silver screen and modern classics, which I KNOW YOU LOVE THOSE CLASSICS!! Like, who doesn't? Here is the list of upcoming dates and movies... and make sure to show up early to get your dance on!

July 13: An American in Paris 
July 20: On the Waterfront 
July 27: Jaws 
Aug 3: Princess Bride 
Aug 10: Moonstruck 
Aug 17: Planes, Trains & Auto 
Aug 24: Dirty Dancing 
Aug 31: Roxanne

AND YES, I do recognize that it is Friday the 13th today - watching a movie is probably a good, SAFE thing to do tonight so I may just see you there! Don't know what I look like? Look for the REALTOR backpack. I can almost assure you that will be me...unless I look like a man. I am not a man.  :)

Make sure to pull out your best New Orleans outfit and get ready for a jazzin' night of fun! Every Thursday and Friday up until July 27th, the newly renovated Avenue One lounge will spoil you with New England style cuisine and signature cocktails. While relaxing, your ears will be in for quite the treat. These live jazz evenings already have people talking. And in case you didn't know, this is also the perfect location in downtown Boston to relax after a long day of work or touring around the city. So pull out your smart phones and GPS Hyatt Regency Boston, One Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, Massachusetts.

Show up Thursday and Friday's from 7-10pm

Not feeling grandma's homemade pie? I mean it is her "famous" recipe passed down for generations. Well quit pretending and swap it out! 

On Sunday, July 15th from 2-4 PM make sure to bring your best dish! At The Boston Food Swap at Space With a Soul, people will join to exchange creative prepared foods. All swap items must be homemade, homegrown, or foraged by you. Think baked goods, jam, pickles, spreads, honey, vinegar, granola, pasta, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, homemade sausages, backyard eggs, home brews … you name it! 

So get out your dusty recipe book now and start planning! And if you're like me and lack the privilege of owning a recipe book, grab the remote and get ready for the Food Network- I know, I can't believe i'm watching it either. Don't have cable? Well just throw something together and give your creation a cool name. At least then people will think it's worth eating... I think?

Get your tickets here.