365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

I like fire. I like it a LOT. Anyways...

A trio of contemporary works — Sharper Side of Dark features large-scale architectural sets and a haunting lighting design; Bella Figura is tangibly sensual in its adoration and reverence towards the human body and contains partial nudity; Rooster is a hugely popular work by a British choreographer set to 8 classic Rolling Stones songs.

Check out the Boston Ballet this week with their performance of Play with Fire.

 

Where: Boston Opera House  | 539 Washington St.
When: Thursday, Mar 8 7:30p
Fri, Mar 9 7:30p
Sat, Mar 10 7:30p
Sun, Mar 11 1:00p
Price:  $25 - $132 (click here to get tickets)

"The vibe is just right for a lot of things—amazing cocktails, creative dishes, and hanging out with some friends or a date. It evokes a speakeasy. A dance club and lounge Thursday through Saturday, the Back Bay basement spot is in the running to become a go-to music spot for Wednesday nights. There isn’t much in the live-music well for this neighborhood, and we're honored to have a hand in its development. And this won’t be the first time great music has taken over the club, either. “Great music” would actually be the understatement of the century. Legendary is the right word. This is Storyville."

 Live Music tonight!

Where: Storyville | 90 Exeter Street
When: Tonight at 9pm - 1am
Price: There’s no cover charge

Bored with your typical trivia nights? Want to recapture your middle school nerd glory days? Get your logophilic butt over to Highland Kitchen the first Tuesday (THAT'S TONIGHT!) of each month for Spelling Bee night. Hosts Victor and Nicole of EgoArt will throw some pretty challenging words your way, so be prepared…
Where: Highland Kitchen | 150 Highland Avenue (Somerville)
When: Tonight starting at 10pm (Every first Tuesday of the month)
Price:Main courses $15–$22

Le Tour de France -- Beginning this week, Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro is taking its affinity for French cuisine and cycling further than ever with its first annual culinary "Le Tour de France -- Bistro Style." Every Monday through Thursday, BHHB will offer dinner guests a special prix fixe menu showcasing the cuisine of particular region in France, with the story of a Tour de France rider and highlights from a stage which occurred in that region. This year's Tour will focus on the exploits of the legendary Eddy Merckx. The region and the menu will change every two weeks and offer diners the choice of a two-course menu for $33.00 or a three-course menu for $39.00 (tax and gratuity not included), in addition to the regular menu. This event, Le Tour de France -- Bistro Style, will run through July 2012, when the actual Tour de France takes place.  As the weather turns warmer, diners will be welcome to turn out in their bicycle regalia, if they so wish. But blood doping and other performance enhancers are definitely prohibited. Vive la France!

Where: Beacon Hill Bistro | 25 Charles St
When: Monday - Thursday Evenings starting at 5:30pm-11pm
Price:$33 for two-course meal $39 for three course.

Oh it's happening people! Get your cloaks and pointy ears out!

All hail, Aragorn!  In honor of 2012 Coolidge Award honoree Viggo Mortensen, the Coolidge is holding a one-day-only marathon screening of the complete Lord of the Rings Trilogy.  The theater is showing the extended cuts of The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) and The Two Towers (2002), followed by the theatrical director's cut of The Return of the King (2003).  That's nearly 11 hours of LOTR fantastic-ness.  All three films will be shown in glorious 35mm.

Where: Coolidge Corner Theater | 290 Harvard St
When: Sunday, March 4, 2012 11:00 am
Price: $20

  Get cozy in front of the fire at one of Jim Solomon's Fireside Chats in Washington Square. Sign on for one of the bi-monthly tasting sessions at The Fireplace to enjoy an educational gastronomic gab session - Solomon and company will be tasting and talking about wines, beers, spirits and artisanal specialties from in and around New England (and calling on producers and aficionados to educate guests). The tastings, which take place every other Saturday from 3:00 to 4:15pm, generally range in price from $25 to $30 but individual prices may vary, so peruse the list below, pick your poison and call 617.975.1900 to reserve a spot.

Tonight is Saturday, March 3rd - Small Batch Bourbon

Where: The Fireplace | 1634 Beacon St., Brookline
When: Saturday 3pm-4:15pm
Price: $25 to $30

From Seville, Rafaela Carrasco is a breathtaking dancer and one of the most important flamenco choreographers of her generation. With her company of five dancers and live musicians, she displays her rare ability to explore new concepts while maintaining the essence and integrity of flamenco in Vamos al Tiroteo. Set to a selection of popular Spanish songs originally recorded by Federico García Lorca and sung by La Argentinita in 1931, Vamos al Tiroteo brings new life and energy to the music that inspired a hugely influential generation of flamenco artists.

 

When: Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 8pm
Where: Cutler Majestic Theatre | 219 Tremont St.
Price: $65, $50, $40

If you're looking for some great beer...and let's just add an assortment of great beer, go down to The Lower Depths. Not only do they have a great beer list, but their food is pretty good too...I mean tator tots and beer?! It's a win-win! Heck, they even have some AWESOME tunes playing!

"With 16 taps and more than 130 kinds of bottled beers, the Lower Depths Tap Room offers dollar hot dogs, foot-longs for two bucks, and even veggie dogs. You can enjoy them surrounded by the odd retro ambiance of walls painted with murals of the Sex Pistols, Patti Smith, and Evel Knievel."

Where: The Lower Depths | 476 Commonwealth Ave. (Fenway/Kenmore area)
When: Anytime you need to wet your whistle.
Price: Depends on what you order. (Side note, they only take cash)

Don't just drink wine...learn to taste it. With the help of an expert, savor a new selection from a featured winery each month. Join us in Bravo on the last Wednesday of every month for Winesdays. $25 per person Includes hors d'oeuvres and tasting of featured wines. No reservations necessary. For more information, please call Bravo at 617-369-3474.
Occurs every month on the first from last Wednesday until May 30, 2012.

Where: MFA |  465 Huntington Avenue
When: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Price: $25 per person

Okay, so maybe this picture isn't really that appropriate for this event, but seriously, when I think of Mars, I think of Mars Attacks. Who wouldn't?

 

Anyways...

Get up close and personal with the surface of Mars! Astronomy professor Wes Watters has been a member of the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) science team for eight years. His research focuses on impacts: the most violent events in the solar system. Join him as he tours some of Mars's largest surface features and explores the discoveries of Mars rovers past and present.

 

Beyond the Telescope features guest astronomers who introduce their current research through the Planetarium's state-of-the-art digital projection system and extensive astronomical databases. And if this doesn't catch your fancy, check out the rest of thier site and see what else there is to do!

Fee: $15
Tonight at 7pm
Museum of Science | 1 Science Park