365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

What are you doing this fine Thursday evening? Run over to The Landsdowne and listen to Green Line Inbound. (Great name, I must say). Good food, good drinks, and great music.  Starts at 9pm.

Enjoy a nice stroll through the commons today. Read a book on a bench. People watch. Dog watch. Just enjoy the day in one of Boston's most famous parks, because the next three days, RAIN!

A little bit about Boston Common:
Dating from 1634, it is the oldest city park in the United States.^[4] The Boston Common consists of 50 acres of land bounded by Tremont Street, Park Street, Beacon Street, Charles Street, and Boylston Street. Find out more here, because there are some interesting facts about the Commons.

Want to meet some new people? Brush up on some photography skills? Learn how to cook? Have you checked out Boston Center for Adult Education?!

The Boston Center for Adult Education is the oldest nonprofit adult education center in New England. Founded in 1933, it quickly established itself as a cultural stomping ground where individuals could learn, discuss, create, and enjoy themselves.

Classes are ever going. And there are some interesting classes, let me tell you! Check the class schedules out here. Something think about with winter looming in the distance.

Lights. Camera. Action! Check out Boston's Film Festival! If you're a fan of movies, than this is well worth checking out, and at least trying to attend a few...

The Boston Film Festival has a rich history of premiering some of Hollywood's top films as well as honoring renowned filmmakers and actors. Several awards are presented including a new category for Editing. Last year's honorees included Academy Award® winner Melissa Leo as well as Ed Burns, and Sam Rockwell who starred in Fox Searchlight's "Conviction" which was also named the festival's Best Film. Other noteworthy participants were Aaron and Jim Eckhart, Leslie Bibb, Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Todd Stashwick, Joelle Carter, Kerry Bische and Ryan Merriman.

Recent filmmakers and actors who were lauded by the BFF include; Uma Thurman, Greg Kinnear, Jerry Weintraub, Dane Cook, Val Kilmer, and Sir Ridley Scott. In addition to the film premieres, Boston's top chefs and restaurants host evening receptions where filmmakers and talent have the opportunity to network. September 16–22, 2011

Find and get tickets here. More information right here.

The New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, will host a harbor exploration featuring, yep, you guessed it...WHALES! Starting at 11am to 3pm today.

Visitors will learn about and celebrate the world of whales through art, science and storytelling. All activities are included with the aquarium admission. For more details call 617.973.5206. Or click here.

Come one and come all! MixFest 2011 will be held at 2pm, today at the Hatch Memorial Shell (Storrow Drive for you folks that don't know where that is).

The main performance will start at 3:30 feature Lifehouse, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Michelle Branch, Sara Bareilles and Javier Color. Admission is Free!

The South End Grecian Festival will be held from
Friday 6pm - 10pm

Saturday Noon - 10pm

Sunday Noon - 8pm
The festival offers three days of family fun with lots of homemade Greek food, including authentic Gree gyro, music, games, prizes and a bazaar. Friday is Greek Night, Saturday features a block party and Sunday is Family Day.

Live Greek Music on Saturday and Sunday! Three days of food, music and fun on the grounds of Boston’s Historic Greek Community. Authentic Home-Made Greek Food We will be serving all of your favorites, including roasted chicken, souvlaki and our specialty gyros, along with a great assortment of Greek pastries. Come and enjoy a little bit of Greece in Boston. FEATURING CHURCH TOURS AND BAZAAR.

Where does this take place: 15 Union Park Street 
Boston, MA 02118-2197
For more information call 617.536.5692

To some, an all star burger week, may seem, well not very eventful. But The Bristol Lounge's burger's are seriously an event in themselves. They are turning National Cheeseburger Day into a weeklong celebration. Every day this week (sorry should have let you all know earlier, there isn't much happening this week in Boston, sad to say) dig into dream burger flavors created by some of Boston's best known faces - and burger lovers - including: Maria Menounos, Big Papi, Heidi Watney, Shawn Thornton, Billy Costa, Dan Andelman and more. Become a fan of Four Seasons Hotel Boston on Facebook to view the "All Star Burger Week" lineup - and to mark your calendars.

11:00a to 11:30p at The Bristol Lounge 200 Boylston St

I know it's probably not much of an event, but what if you're feeling stressed, or need to reflect and calm down in these hustle and bustle months? And you don't really have any where else to go? I suggest checking out the reflection pool. It surprisingly calms one down into a peaceful tranquility.
It's free, and it is located at 210 Massachusetts Ave. You can't miss it. Near the BSO.

 

Image is from Jspad. Because it made me laugh.

DTR Modern Galleries is pleased to present our upcoming exhibition of the finest artworks by legendary Spanish Master, Salvador Dalí. Featuring a variety of graphic media, our Dalí collection includes a rich legacy of work that spans decades of artistic production. Acquired directly from the artist himself and held within a Florida family’s private collection until now, DTR Modern’s museum quality exhibition of over 2,000 Salvador Dalí pieces will be on view for the first time publicly.

Where: DTR Modern Galleries | 167 Newbury Street
When: Tuesday, Sep 13 10:00a to 6:00p
Price: ?? If you know. Share.