365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

It's gorgeous out today, is it not? Enjoy this day, or any day for that matter with an al fresco picnic on Beacon Hill. The Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro is offering a new "Picnic Style" amenity starting today.

You only need to call an hour ahead to place your picnic order. You will receive your items in a rustic authentic picnic basket, a blanket tucked along with it, in which you can go to the Public Gardens or wherever you may choose. Get more information from the Beacon Hill Hotel, in the mean time, here is a set list of what is on the picnic menu.

Tea-Cured Gravlax, Herbed Potato Salad, Green Beans, Baby Greens 13
Boston Bibb Lettuce, Pear, Goat Cheese, Endives and Hazelnuts 9
Frisée Salad with Blue Cheese, Apples, Bacon, and Walnuts 9
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad with Tomato, Feta, and Green Olives 10
Lentil and Farro Burger, Baby Spinach, Spiced Yogurt, Red Pepper Salad 12
Steak Salad with Organic Romaine, Walnuts, Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, Red Wine Vinaigrette 18
Butternut Squash, Sage and Pistachio Aioli, Vermont Cheddar Cheese, and Spinach 12
Grilled Ground Sirloin Burger with Kosher Dill Pickles and French Fries 13
Roasted Turkey Breast, Swiss Cheese, Warm Green Apple, Pickled Red Onions, and Brioche 12
Baked Croque Madame, Smoked Ham, Béchamel, Soft Farm Egg with Baby Greens and Pommes Frites 13
Maine Crab Roll with Crème Fraîche, Red Peppers and Mustard, Greens, and Pommes Frites 14
*There is no cost for this service, customers must call a minimum of 1-hour in advance to reserve and leave a form of identification as deposit until basket and blanket are returned, only items above are available Picnic Style, available only Monday through Friday 11:30AM – 3:00PM.

And not to over whelm you with events, but if you really wanted to enjoy a picnic, today would be a great day to do so on the Commons...because between the times of 11am to 2pm you can watch the kiddies, or even you can, celebrate the Making History of the Common.

"Experience 7500 years of history on what is now Boston Common through Native American Fishweirs, grazing livestock, historical games, stocks, historic interpreters, and a Victorian carousel. This event is on the same day the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, North America’s oldest chartered military organization, holds its drumhead election."

Join neighbors and residents for our annual street fair and flea market on Wellington Street @ Columbus Avenue, South End.

Featuring antiques, collectibles, jewelry, art, household items, a raffle of goods and services from South End businesses, bake sale, food, music and much more. Come and celebrate a great tradition. They are the oldest continuous street fair in the City and the day is always a glorious one for young and old alike.  Saturday, June 5th, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Rain day will be the same time, but on June 6th).

For more information check out this site.

Enjoy a day in Boston on foot! Boston By Foot is offering an unusual tour of the darker side of the city at 5:30pm today! Participants should meet the guide at the corner of Hanover and Cross streets, next to Mother Anna's restaurant.

The original tour is based on historical events and includes the dagners of Richmond Street, the scourges of small pox and influenza, the vandalizing of the Royal Governor's house, the Molasses Flood, the Brink's Job and Whitey Bulger and pals.

Tickets are $12 and can be purchased from the guide. Reservations are not needed.  See the whole schedule for this weekend.

Join in on Harpoon's Summer Session today!! Starting at 5:30pm to 11pm come and celebrate the best of Summer. Fresh beer and live music, an ideal outdoor venue for celebrating this glorious thing we call summer. Choose from a wide selection of different styles of fresh beer from Harpoon and UFO. Delicious food sold by a variety of vendors.

Do all of this while sitting back, relaxing and enjoying the music and atmopshere at Harpoon's Brewery. And if you're feeling up for it, run the Harppon 5-Miler on Saturday morning. 

The address: 306 Northern Ave, on Boston's Waterfront.

Have a hankering for some theater fun? (And want to get out of the heat for a few hours, or for that matter the rain, because I think we may be getting some today...)

Check out SHEAR MADNESS at the Charles Playhouse on 74 Warrenton Street. The show, which is one of the longest-running non-musicals in America, has been running 26 years in Boston.

An audience-participation whodunit drama/comedy, that tells the story of a murderer of a classical pianist. Find out who did it!! Tickets start at $40 for an evening of fun. There's nothing like some interactive theater, it brings out the best in all of us.

Running indefinitely, Curtain rises at 8pm every Tues-Fri, 6pm & 9pm on Sat and 3pm & 7pm on Sundays.

For more information and tickets visit the SHEAR MADNESS website.

Is the Boston humidity and heat getting you down already?  Grab your towel, suit, and suntan lotion and head to the Colonnade Pool to cool off, because it is officially open. The best place to be if you're not at the beach.

Described as an oasis in the middle of the city, with an air of vintage Hollywood, the Colonade's Roof Top Pool was voted by MSNBC.com as one of the top Hotel Pool Bars...amongest many, many other "Best of's". 

Sun bath or swim with captivating views of the Boston cityscape. Grab a cocktail, call in sick. Oh wait...did we say that? It's a bit pricey, but something to experience. With a flat all day rate of $40 or you can do a half day rate of $20. It may be worth the trip today or any hot summer day in Boston.

The 303 Cafe in East Boston has one of the most fun and relaxed open mics in the city! Seconds from downtown on the Blue Line, come and enjoy a rotating selection of craft beer, wines, and a great menu.

With a variety of acts beginning at 8pm everyone is welcome. Musicians, poets, and comedians keep the energy flowing all night!!  (They also offer Karaoke with open mic night, so we all can be artists!)

Take a trip to Downtown Crossing and check out their Art Friday's (right outside of Macy's)
Starting at 11am to 6pm.

To find out more information and get a good idea of the artists showing please check out their website at ArtFriday's