365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

Get you're gospel groove on.

When	Sun Jul 18, 2010
Where	100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02109 (City Hall Plaza) (map)

If you happen to be out and about on a Friday or Saturday between the times of 9pm-12am and want to have a fun dessert experience, we suggest you hit up Bristol Lounge.

"Dessert lovers rejoice - the Bristol Lounge at the Four Seasons Boston is cooking up something truly sweet. Every Friday and Saturday night from 9:00pm to 12:00am executive pastry chef Tim Fonseca will set out an array of decadent desserts that'd make anyone smile. Whether you're on your way home from a show in the nearby Theater District or looking to satisfy a late night craving, you can stop in and try out an assortment of cakes, cookies, crepes, bread puddings and cupcakes before retiring for the evening. Now that's a midnight snack we can get behind. The dessert buffet costs $24 per person. For reservations, call 617.351.2053.

 

Located at 200 Boylston St we suggest you try out Bristol Lounge's delectiable dessert's.

About the ArtBeat Festival
The Somerville Arts Council presents one of the area’s largest and most innovative arts festivals. This year our theme is “Water.” There will be over a dozen bands; plus dance troupes, 75 craft vendors, food and water-themed activities galore, including a Pirate Parade!
Suggested Donation: $3

Davis Square, Somerville
Fri., July 16th, 5:45pm-10:30pm
(rain date: 7/17, same times)

Sat., July 17th, 11am-6pm (rain date: 7/18, same times; except Somerville Theatre Dance Showcase, which will happen on 7/17 regardless)

For more information please check out their website at: http://www.somervilleartscouncil.org/

The Revere Beach National Sand Sculpting Festival,  is held annually at Revere Beach in Revere, Massachusetts.  The Festival is one of the largest contests of its kind and  is one of the premier events for sand sculptors all over the world. This year’s event will be held Thursday, July 15, 2010 – Sunday July 18, 2010.

There will be live entertainment and vendors throughout the weekend as well.

This is a family oriented event that has garnered both national and international media attention over the last 4 years and has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, The New York Times, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, and the Travel Channel.

Starts at 9AM, at Revere Beach Boulevard Revere, MA. We suggest possibly going a bit early to watch the whole process. It's quite enthralling.

Go check out Whales playing at the IMAX at Boston's Museum of Science.

Meet blue, orca, and sperm whales and follow humpbacks as they travel thousands of miles from the krill blooms off the frigid coast of Alaska to give birth in the warm waters of Hawaii. Featuring spectacular underwater footage of mothers, calves, and escorts, Whales reveals many little-known aspects of these elusive creatures and celebrates the music, play, and incredible strength of Earth's largest inhabitants.

This is an on-going event until August 12. For more information and to order tickets ahead of time go this site. www.mos.org.

The Boston Landmarks Orchestra will be playing at the hatch Wednesday evening at 7pm, with the New World Chorale!!

How convenient that 7-11 is having a free slurpee day with the dog days of summer in full effect!

That's right, you read it correctly...FREE SLURPEE'S!!!
At all participating 7-11's. Run in and enjoy the coolness. Becareful of a brain freeze though. Drink slowly!

Free 7.11oz Slurpee drink.

Date: Sunday, July 11, 2010
Time: 8:00am - 11:00pm
Location: Participating 7-Eleven Stores, USA

The Boston French Film Festival
July 8-25, 2010
The 15th Annual Boston French Film Festival contains twenty-three Boston premieres. The selections feature France’s finest actors and directors, including Catherine Deneuve, Christophe Honoré, Isabelle Huppert, and Vanessa Paradis.

Join the MFA on July 8 for a pre-screening reception at 6 pm in Bravo restaurant, featuring passed hors d’oevres and open bar. Tickets include screening. Tickets: MFA members, seniors, and students $30; general admission $35.
Purchase tickets for the reception and film

Farewell, starring Guillaume Canet, opens the festival with a gripping story of a young French engineer involved in Cold War espionage in Moscow. Discussion with director Christian Carion follows screening.

If you are a pass holder and would like to attend the reception, please call the MFA Ticketing Line at 800-440-6975 for assistance.

All films produced in France and are in French with English subtitles unless otherwise noted.

Tickets: MFA Members, seniors, and students $8; general admission $10.
Discount matinee prices (weekdays until 5 pm, weekends until 12:30 pm) $6; $7. Exceptions: Opening and Closing Nights $12; $15

Visit the MFA's website for more information.

We know this is out in Sommerville, but if you haven't had a chance, go and watch the Militia play!

 

Come see the undefeated Northeast Division Champs Battle the DC Divas for the Eastern Conference Championship where they'll try to win a trip to Round Rock, Texas for the IWFL Championship on July 24!

 

Where: Dilboy Stadium, Somerville, MA
When: Saturday, July 10, 2010 6:00 pm
Price: $10.00 - $12.00
Visit their website for more information.

 

Try some new funky brews tomorrow at Parish Cafe II.

Parish Cafe II - the one on the corner of Tremont & Mass Ave - has a great new mug club thing going - 85 beers on the card, and if you drink one of each within 6 months, you get your own personally inscribed mug.

Come raise a few glasses and try some beers you've never had before!

For more information check out their website or visit their little blurb on yelp. Cheers!!