365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

The Boston Dragon Boat Festival takes place annually on the banks of the Charles River in Boston and Cambridge. Starting in 1979, Boston Dragon Boat Festival, the first and oldest such festival in North America, has grown from a small neighborhood event commemorating the death in 200 B.C. of the beloved Chinese poet-patriot Qu Yuan to the largest Asian-American cultural event in New England, drawing more than 20,000 participants and spectators.

Each year, 30-40 teams from the US and Canada compete over a 500-meter course in an energetic race to the finish line. The teams practice in the spring to prepare for the June races, paddling in sleek, colorful 39-foot-Hong Kong-style dragon boats. Along with dragon boat races, the festival also presents performances from various Asian cultures, Asian food, and arts and crafts representing traditions of this ancient Chinese celebration.

Where:The Charles River
When: Sunday, June 12, 2011 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Price: Free

Celebrate the beginning of summer with the Freixenet Tastings & Tapas Truck where you can learn about the “black bottle bubbly”, nibble on tapas, and win fun, fabulous prizes!

Where: Boston City Hall Plaza
When: Saturday, June 11 11:00a to 6:00p

Discover your inner geek.
Activate your weekend and stop by the MIT Museum for its monthly event - Second Fridays Free Night. Check out the Polaroid cameras in the display case, the beautiful holograms on the second floor, or just take in all the cool research that's being done at MIT in the Innovation Gallery. The Museum Store is always open whether you are looking for funny t-shirts, serious science books, unique jewelry or home goods that appeal to your inner geek!

Come visit and see what we're about!

Where: MIT Museum | 265 Massachusetts Ave | Cambridge

When:Friday Evening starting at 5pm Ending at 8pm
Price: Free

What says 94 degrees more than getting your blues on?! Yeah that's right. 94 flipping degrees. M.E.H.

Head to The Charles Hotel: Regattabar at the Charles Hotel, Cambridge, MA for some good old blues to beat this damn heat. 

When Louisiana Red performs, the songs are launching pads for the original Delta Blues artists. Louisiana Red has played with just about every major bluesman, including B.B.King and Muddy Waters.
Then there is Sugar Ray Norcia, singer and harpman whose career kicked into high gear in 1979 when he formed the original Sugar Ray & the Bluetones. Today Norcia’s élan and robust tone makes his voice one of the most distinctive, well-defined and recognizable instruments in modern blues.

Where:The Charles Hotel: Regattabar at the Charles Hotel, Cambridge, MA
When: Thursday night at 7:30pm
Price: $22

The Boston Public Library is featuring a great exhibit on the Civil War.

The American Civil War is one of the defining events in United States history. Throughout 2011, the Boston Public Library commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with an array of system-wide programming, including exhibitions, lectures, films, tours, and live performances.

Where: The Boston Public Library | 700 Boylston St
When: Now to December

It's that time of the year again. Grab your spoons, or if you prefer a spork, that's cool too.

The 29th annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® presented by FedEx will be held June 7 – 9 at Boston City Hall Plaza.

The event will serve up ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet from nine of the nation's leading ice cream companies from noon to 8 p.m. each day.

Since its inception in 1983 the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl has raised more than $2.9 million for cancer research and care.

Where: City Hall Plaza
When: Tuesday, June 7 - Thursday, June 9th | Noon to 8pm
Price: $8

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Do you enjoy wine? Would you like to see the process of how wine is made?  Sadly they are closed on Monday, today is Monday, but hey, just let's you prepare to go there tomorrow! HEY! ALL RIGHT!

A little bit about Boston Winery:

Our family of winemakers is here to help you. You need no experience, just an appreciation of excellence, and the desire to learn how to make superb wine while enjoying the experience with friends, family, and colleagues.

Snug inside a Civil War-era brick and stone building beside his landmark Venezia Restaurant, vintner Ralph Bruno has opened the doors to his new pride and joy: The Boston Winery - the only winery of its kind in New England.

The Boston Winery was created with one thing in mind: To offer people the unique opportunity to enjoy making their own wine with family and friends. Here you can make superb wine in an historic location with some of the finest Californian and European wine makers to guide you. Our newly renovated 12,000 square foot facility is located in the Port Norfolk area of Boston and adjacent to the prestigious Venezia Restaurant.

Where: Boston Windery | 26 Ericsson St.| Dorchester, MA, 02122
When: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |  Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Performing the Beatles since 1986, Las Vegas based Yesterday tours not only in the U.S. but Internationally. With seven tours of Japan, dozens more to Canada, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Bahamas, and United States military bases throughout the World, these entertainers have performed on five continents.
Yesterday has been featured on radio and television, and in magazine publications. Among these are Rolling Stone Magazine, NBC, CBS, and ABC, Dick Clark’s “Your Big Break” and Ed McMahon’s “Star Search”.
Invited by the U.S. Postal Service to entertain at the unveiling of the “Yellow Submarine” Postage Stamp,Yesterday performed at the prestigious Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C.

When: Sunday June 5th at 8pm | It's a GOOD TIME!
Where: Wilbur Theatre | 246 Tremont Street
Price: $35

The 23rd annual Boston Festival of Bands will be held from 11am to 6pm Saturday, June 4 at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 1 Faneuil Hall Square.

The Metropolitan Wind Symphony will host the festival that will include several of New England's finest wind ensambles, including the American Band, Casco Bay Concert Band, Metropolitan Wind Symphony, Windham Concert Band, Sharon Concert Band, Concord Band and Rhode Island Wind Ensamble. Admission is free. For more information click here.

Head to the Seaport World Trade Center to celebrate 100 American Brewers and 400 craft beers!
Starting June 3 to June 4.
Sounds like a GRAND time.

Click here to get tickets and more information.