365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

Tomorrow is a big Holiday Spirit Day for many Bostonians. At 11AM on Friday November 16th, Boston's official Christmas tree will arrive and be placed in the Boston Commons. Nova Scotia has agreed once again to donate the tree, and many special thanks go out to them. This is a wonderful event for many people, and many families and friends have made it a tradition to attend. Santa Claus never fails to show his smiling face, and schools are invited every year to join and welcome the tree. Don't miss out!

Hello there local beer lovers. Or college kids. Or I have nothing better to do this weekender's. The Beer Summit Harvest Fest is right around the corner, and it is legit. Every January, April, & November Beer Summit shows feature the work of the best brewers in the world in one place! Their mission is to bring together the best beer, hearty food, and live music to have a great time. "The Harvest Fest is a craft beer tasting, with well over 60 brewers and 200+ beers to sample. It has been happening in Boston since 2009, and gets bigger and better every year. This event will have many of the best local, regional, national and international brewers in the world represented- bringing both their known and less common Autumn brews. 

This event sells out, so make sure to get your tickets in advance." If you're still not convinced then check out their Facebook - Over 5700 LIKES! ...impressive.

When: Friday November 16th - Saturday November 17th, 2012

Where: Park Plaza Castle view map 130 Columbus Avenue Boston, MA 02116

The holidays are right around the corner, and the spirit is being felt all throughout Boston. Participate in this once-a-year holiday event and join the Newbury Street League as they light up the trees along Newbury Street for the 2012 holiday season. The league is even taking donations from people who want to make their block brighter than ever! And how else is Santa suppose to find your chimney? I know you aren't thinking about saying a flash light. Make your way over to Newbury street tonight at 5pm and share this experience with everyone. If you are taking the subway, the Green Line's Hynes Convention Center stop is the closest. WHEN:Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 5pm WHERE:CafeTeria, 279 Newbury St. - Boston, MA 02116

Calling all Beers, GET OUT OF THE WAY! Sam Adams is coming in strong, and leaving no room for you Miller Light! Or any beer for that matter. At Cheers Beacon Hill/Bull and Finch Pub on 84 Beacon Street, Sam Adams is taking over ten taps. With interesting brews that many have not had, you are sure to be in for quite the treat. There will be raffle prizes and tastings, kegs, and great people. This is an all day event, starting at 11 AM. Make sure to not forget your loaf of bread, for you need to show Sam Adams who is boss! (Not that i'm saying you can't handle your alcohol) When: Friday, November 16th, 11AM-9PM The Tap Takeover Includes: Sam Adams Larger Sam Adams Brick Red Sam Adams Winter Ale Angry Orchard Cider Chocolate Squirrel White Christmas Merry Mischief Belgian Seasonal Leviathan!

Today is a great day to get out and take a military friend to the zoo! In honor of Veterans Day on Sunday, November 11, all Veterans will receive free admission at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo. There is no way to truly thank the people who have protected this country, but spending time with them and showing them our uttermost appreciation is a good start! "Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo are also pleased to partner with Mahoney’s Garden Center for Trees for Troops! Mahoney’s will be setting up a live Christmas tree display with information on how to get involved with Trees for Troops from Veterans Day through December 2 at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo." Today is also the first day of Trees for Troops. If you are interested in donating a tree, call 781-721-4691 These trees are sent to the armed forces and their families at over 60 military bases. Great Cause. And for all of you Veterans out there- THANK YOU!

Friday night Salsa Rocks! If you are looking for something new and exciting to do in the Boston area than take a leap of faith and put your salsa shoes on! (I go barefoot) Every Friday night in Cambridge at The Havana Club is a sweet spot to be found, and beginners are welcome. You actually even show up alone if you can't find anyone else brave enough to get their salsa on.

"Friday Night Salsa is Boston's salsa hot spot featuring salsa dancing and lessons with Salsa y Control, regular performances, and an amazing venue filled with 300+ welcoming salsa dancers."

When it can't get any better... well, it can. Following Friday Salsa night is a wicked awesome dance party. Hang with friends and/or meet new people from 10PM-2AM. 

SALSA SALSA SALSA!!!

If you are looking to improve your art skills than every Friday October 5 - November 20 from 4-6PM in South End is the place to be. You (or your teen artist) will discover new techniques and even create work with professional artists. These workshops are free but do have a required pre-registration.

"The BCA and USES have come together to engage youth with workshops that foster an appreciation for the arts and that serve as a national model of successful neighborhood engagement."

The workshops will cover figure drawing, collages, printmaking, and sculpture. After the workshop the teens will visit local galleries and art studios in the area. Sounds pretty awesome to me, and no money out of your pocket!

Hey there music lovers. Mike and Ruthy are back in Boston, and rumor has it that they have quite the reputation! As a duo Mike + Ruthy know the true meaning to acoustic American music. They demonstrate an uncommon ability to create songs as lyrically sophisticated as Bob Dylan while adding a harmonically beautiful touch. 

"Over a decade of touring has taken them worldwide where they've performed well over a thousand concerts in listening rooms, living rooms and festivals as well as performances at NYC's Carnegie Hall accompanying Arlo Guthrie in 2005 (with their former band The Mammals) and Madison Square Garden as part of Pete Seeger's 90th birthday celebration in 2009."

I've heard so many great things about Mike and Ruthy that I will even be going tonight! See them live tonight in Jamaica Plain at the historic Loring-Greenough House. Both concerts are the same suggested donation, $14-19 (less 20% discount for JPTC members) +$1 preservation fee.

Tavern in the Square is a well-known bar and grill in the Boston area! Although there are multiple locations, Cambridge and Porter Square are the hot spots for trivia! Their extensive food and drink menu also have something for everyone. Once you have had a few drinks, or stuffed your face with a juicy burger, it is then time to put your thinking cap on. People take trivia pretty seriously (or they pretend too like me.) Trivia is offered in Cambridge at Central Square on Tuesdays at 9:00 pm, while their Porter Square location allows you to get in on the fun twice a week, on Monday’s at 8 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9 p.m. 

PS: Just a few words of advice. If you don't want to be completely embarrassed you may want to drive a little further to Somerville's Porter Square. I have noticed a pattern in Harvard kids showing up at the Central Square location. HOW IS THAT FAIR?!?! good luck...

With winter approaching, it means that bathing suit weather is getting that much closer. I am one of those people that goes to the gym, finds the closest elliptical, and get my groove on to Jock Jams. Although my work out is considerably consistent, my diet and results are not. I found a place with two locations in Boston that know what it means to see results. (and how to get them)

Equinox Fitness Centers is offering a new class called Core Values. It is an intense sixty minute class that empowers a 24/7 Lifestyle. I highly recommend checking it out.

“Core Values was inspired by the buzzwords we hear a lot during election season: hope, change, transparency and moving forward,” said Lashaun Dale, senior national group fitness manager and co-creator of Core Values. “Our platform message is clear: if you eat poorly and are sedentary outside the gym, any momentum you gain in class will be lost before you return. Core Values helps you break the cycle of muscle pain, dysfunction and decreased mobility with an overall lifestyle shift into health, stability and strength.”

See ya there!

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