365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

 "Connect with the natural beauty of Boston’s Esplanade with Smooth Vinyasa instructor Mike Massey for their FREE Sunrise Yoga class every Saturday morning from 7:00 am – 8:00 am overlooking the beautiful Charles River! 

Sunrise Yoga begins May 23rd and runs through August 29th on Fiedler Field, directly next to the Arthur Fiedler Memorial at Boston’s Esplanade Park. 

Surround yourself with the sounds of nature to soothe the soul, while ensuring an excellent yoga experience. 

All you have to do is arrive with your yoga mat! 

After Sunrise Yoga, stop by the Charles River Bistro for Saturday Live Jazz Brunch where you will receive 50% off of brunch items! 

Namaste! 

Participants will meet at the Charles River Bistro underneath the Charles River Bistro sign, directly next to the Fiedler Footbridge and walk to the field together."

Start your weekend off with a bang at the Institute of Contemporary Art. On the first Friday of each month, from 5pm-10pm, the ICA hosts an after hours event, themed around the current gallery exhibitions. First Fridays feature DJs, live performances, gallery talks, specialty cocktails, and more. The Water Cafe at the ICA offers a small bites menu and full bar - this is where you can find the cocktails inspired by the current exhibitions.

This, Friday, August 7th  is White Hot: Back by popular demand – our White Party, a new summertime tradition. Get out to the waterfront in your Summer whites and enjoy some oysters on the half shell. Tunes provided by local favorite DJ Frank White. UFO White Samples for ICA Members and Citizens Bank card holders!

Admission is completely free for members of the ICA and only $15 for nonmembers.

These events are 21+

"If you make it to one festival in the festival-rich North End this summer, it’s gotta be The Fisherman’s Feast. Still going strong after 105 years, this annual ode to seafood features four days of parades, live music & performances, and infinity food carts loaded with treats like fried calamari, oysters, and shrimp cocktail. As always, be sure to catch the infamous “Flight of the Angel” capping off the party on Sunday night."

About the Fisherman's Feast: The Fisherman's Feast is an annual event that began in Boston in 1910 and is based on a tradition that goes back to the 16th century in Sciacca Sicily. The Feast is based on the devotion of the fishermen from Sciacca to the Madonna del Soccorso (Our Lady of Help). When the fishermen immigrated to America in the early 1900's, they brought their traditions with them. Today's Feast is much the same as it was over 100 years ago with lights adorning the street and the smell of sausage in the air. The current Feast is organized by the descendants of those original immigrants and still includes a procession of the Madonna through the streets of the North End.

Prepare for the fall market at our September Home Buyer Class!

Presented by acclaimed experts in the Boston Real Estate Market from Charlesgate Realty Group, as well as local mortgage market experts, our Boston Home Buyer Class is your opportunity to learn the home buying process the right way - before you enter a transaction!  Get educated in a casual, fun setting and avoid the pitfalls that can cause financial and emotional problems during the buying process.

Attend our FREE Boston homebuying class to learn:

• Renting vs. Buying: Whether it even makes sense for you to buy right now
• Homebuying process and timeline: How long it actually takes to buy
• Working with a buyer agent: How it works and whether or not you really need one
• What mortgages are still available and how much cash you need to buy.
• Using neighborhood level data (like discount ratios and real time trend graphs) to value properties
• Negotiating 101: How to craft your offer to drive a hard bargain!
• Top 10 online resources to aid your home search

Is this class for you?  Well, if you’re looking for a fun, low key, and informal way to learn the Boston real estate market from the experts, then YES!  You’ll have a chance to ask any questions you want and get the straight scoop from us. Plus we’ll have pizza and beer!  How can you pass that up! 

Signing up is easy, just click the banner below!

Play hooky from work one day this week and go on one of these hikes around MA. Each one has breathtaking views that are sure to wow. 

1.  Mount Misery: "Ignore its name and embrace Mount Misery in Lincoln. This circular, well-groomed hike offers views of the Sudbury River and Fairhaven Bay. And the woods were once a favorite spot for Henry David Thoreau."

2. Monument Mountain:  "Hike to the peak of Great Barrington’s Monument Mountain and look for the cave where a conversation between Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville inspired ideas for Moby Dick."

3. Parker River Wildlife Refuge: "The Parker River Wildlife Refuge in Newburyport is made up of more than 4,700 acres of beach, dunes, cranberry bogs, forest, and freshwater marsh."

Summertime is the perfect time for exploring new places. Take one of these quick day trips -  all within close proximity to Boston - and escape the city chaos. 

1. Martha's Vineyard : "It only takes a few hours to drive down to Falmouth and hop on the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. Explore the island on foot, or bring your bike. Spend some time at the beach, or duck in and out of shops and restaurants in town."

2.The Cape: "For a perfect summer day, drive out to the Cape and work up an appetite at the beach before heading to Captain Frosty’s in Dennis for a hefty serving of fish and chips—or maybe a lobster roll."

3. Rockport: "Rockport is a small coastal town on the tip of the Cape Ann peninsula with shops, good food, and beautiful views. Its proximity to Boston and accessibility by car or commuter rail makes it convenient for all."

4. Boston Harbor Islands: "It’s easy to forget that all 34 of the Boston Harbor Islands are right in our own backyard. You can take the ferry out to visit one of the more popular spots, Spectacle Island, to go for a hike and then cool off with a swim."

5. Pilmouth Plantation in Plymouth: "Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth is perfect for families looking for a day of fun. The site of the first Thanksgiving will give you a glimpse at what life was like for those who first settled in New England."

"Join the schooner Adirondack III for an exciting sunset sail and beer tasting with a local favorite, Harpoon brewery! This is not just sailing with a couple of cold brews in the ice chest, we are taking that one step further by partnering exclusively with Harpoon to bring you a full tasting experience. Whether you’re joining us to decompress after a long day at the office, celebrating a milestone with friends, Sails and Ales aboard the Schooner Adirondack III with Harpoon Brewery is sure to bring a noteworthy flare to your evening. 

Included with the tasting: 
- Five of Harpoon Brewery’s flagship beers and/or seasonal beers will be tasted and guided by a Harpoon Brewery Representative. 
- Learn about the intricate processes involved in brewing, the historical significance of each brew and how Harpoon Brewery began. 
- Light bites will be available aboard, however you are welcome to bring a picnic with you. 
- A complimentary tour at the Harpoon Brewery that you can redeem in the future"

Get your tickets here!

The Boston Seafood Festival will offer a full day of events focused on educating the public about the local and global elements at play in New England’s dynamic fishing industry. The event will include:

This Friday: Latin Mix meets Top 40 with the one and only DJ Roy Barboza of HOT 96.9 FM! We will also feature MetaMovements dancers and party starters, a music corner, live performances, line dances and free dance lessons.

About Lawn on D: "A first-of-its-kind outdoor interactive space in Boston, The Lawn on D is a 2.7-acre outdoor experimental event landscape designed to draw audiences from across the city and bring a renewed vitality to the neighborhood through inspired, high-caliber programming and events. This innovative private and public space is designed to activate and engage the community, foster creativity and test opportunities for integrating the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) into the urban fabric with arts, music, games, food & beverage and other community-driven programming. The Lawn on D will be open for about 18 months beginning in August with seasonally changing programming."

"The much-anticipated Boston Public Market is set to open its doors on July 30, bringing fresh, local food to the people of Boston five days a week and giving them a new opportunity to taste, buy, and learn about the bounty of New England. The 28,000-square-foot Market will house over 35 farmers, fishermen, and food producers from Massachusetts and throughout New England, selling items such as farm fresh produce; meat and poultry; eggs; milk and cheese; fish and shellfish; bread and baked goods; flowers; and an assortment of specialty and prepared foods. 

The Boston Public Market, located at 100 Hanover Street above the Haymarket MBTA station, will be open Wednesday -- Sunday, 8 a.m. -- 8 p.m, beginning on July 30. A list of vendors can be found at their website."