365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

Okay, so it's no Patriots game, but they are definitely a team all Boston locals should support. Stop by on November 3rd to the historic Harvard Stadium to experience the tradition of Harvard Football as the Crimson hosts Ivy League. They will be playing against Columbia, and to be honest I have no idea if they are any good or not, but on November 3rd I am going to find out. Pull the crimson colors out of your closet and bring the kids... and yes, they are free. For tickets, save $5 on each ticket when you buy online at GoCrimson.com or call 617-495-2211. Hospitality and tailgating packages also available at 617-495-4950. If you can't make it Saturday the 3rd check out their schedule and make a date to cheer on the Harvard Football Team!

East Cambridge Business Association's Smoke This Rib Fest is a culinary showdown pitting pit master against pit master for the title of Best Ribs In Town. It's probably one of the tastiest events around, and you get to participate in deciding the ultimate winner. 

This year's line up includes: Abigails, Area 4, ARTBAR, Atwoods, Bambara, Catalyst, Champions, CRLS Students, Dante, East By Northeast, East Side Bar & Grille, Filarmonica Santo Antonio, Lizzy’s, Lord Hobo, Midwest Grill, New Deal Fish Market, Ole Mexican Grill, PF Changs, Portugalia, Redbones, Trina’s, Tupelo, and West Bridge.

Get your tickets for this Sunday's event and be on your way to tasting the best ribs around!

So we've all been to magic shows before, and when we are younger they are pretty believable. As we creep up in numbers and become less naive to the world, or simply just smarter, magic shows don't seem to be quite as impressive as they were back in the day. Well Bob the Magic Guy begs to differ, and many educated people have left his shows - scratching their heads with confusion. 

At The Somerville Theater in Davis Square on Saturday October 20th, Bob the Magic Guy will charm us with his magic making skills. Experience mind boggling tricks, laughter, and confusion all in one plce. Bob the Magic Guy has quite teh reputation so don't underestimate his magical talent. 

Call For Tickets 617-661-8021, Adults $10, Children $6 (12 & under.) There is limited seating so reservations are recommended. 

So I am pretty pumped to write about this event because I think it is awesome! So let me make a long story short.

1. This Halloween party is going down on Saturday October 27th at 9pm. 

2. It's on West Newton Street in South End (A pretty B.A. street if you ask me)

3. Advanced ticket purchases can be as low at $65

4. Sounded like a lot of money until you realized it's an OPEN BAR!

5. Dancing.

6. Late night pizza.

7. Over 400 people 21 and up.

And finally..

8. All proceeds send deserving middle school students to art and music camp.

So that's a wrap. Not much else to say except I will see you there!

Get your tickets here.

As the years go by - decades really - there are more and more generations that never truly lived and experienced the many struggles faced by African Americans. I am 23 years old, and ever since my first day of preschool I have viewed everyone as equal. My mom lived in Alabama and still tells me stories about the first day African Americans and Caucasians went to school together. Although my generation didn't live through it, I still think this is a great tour to take to help us understand where our country came from, and most important, where we are going. 

"The African Meeting House and Abiel Smith School on Beacon Hill, both built in the early 1800's, are two of the Museum of African American History's most valuable assets. Located in what once was the heart of Boston's 19^th-century African American community, these buildings remain a showcase of black community organization and enduring testimony to black craftsmanship."

The Black Heritage Freedom Tour in Beacon Hill needs to be your next on your list of things to do in Boston. It is a 1.6 mile walking tour with the largest collection of historic sites in the country relating to the life of a free African American community prior to the Civil War.

Guided tours available year around by appointment (617) 742-5415 and at 10, noon, and 2 pm Memorial Day through Labor Day. I copy and pasted these times so check out their website here and make sure to give them a call to find out more.

Tonight at 6PM at Boston Public Library in Back Bay (700 Boylston Street) make some last minute plans to attend today's author talk series. Tonight Chris Berdik, author of Mind Over Mind: The Surprising Power of Expectations, will grace us with his presence and insight on his powerful thoughts regarding the power of our mind. 

"Mind Over Mindexplores the frontiers of expectations research, revealing how our brains work in the future tense and how our assumptions—about the next few milliseconds or the next few years—bend reality. It shows how expectations can sometimes make us healthier, stronger, smarter, and more successful while other times leave us depressed and defeated."

There is always room for improvement when it comes to improving our way of life (especially if it's free), so it can't hurt to stop by for a quick hour to hear how this guy has changed the lives of many. I mean, what do we have to lose? ...besides the terrible rush hour aggravation you're going to run into going home at 6pm.

When I heard the Ghost Busters were going to be in town, I couldn't help but share the news with all my peeps- aka you! I'm not sure if everyone has seen this movie as much as I have, but it is definitely an all-time favorite for many people. Watch the movie live at the Coolidge Corner Theater on October 22nd. If you haven't seen the Ghost Busters, then ummm... you haven't lived yet. It is an all-time classic. I may just be a little bit obsessed with movies, but trust me, this is one to see. Three scientists discover a way to kill ghosts but their funding is cut. Soon after they start a business - killing ghosts- an evil spirit Gozer becomes a major problem. I won't tell you too much, but keep in mind that Gozer is a 12-story tall marshmellow man. Scary, I know. (I would probably just eat him... just sayin.) So take a lazy day and make a date to watch the Ghost Busters.

So what is this Tutto Italiano you ask? It is an Extinct Car Day! The Larz Anderson Auto Museum is holding a lawn event for this years car show. This event is wicked cool and you can bring your Italian car or motorcycle. Many people show up with many Italian things they love - whether it be food, vehicles, clothes, or their grandparents (Italian grandparents that is.)

So what are you waiting for? Register today, because the event is tomorrow! The museum is open for your viewing pleasure until 4pm and lunch will be available on site for purchase from Tables of Content. And me.. I will be the girl in the corner flirting with all of the cute Italian boys... There will be Italian boys, right? I guess we will find out. 

Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys have been quite the buzz around town lately, and lucky for Boston they will be performing live at the Coolidge Corner Theater this Sunday October 14th. Vanessa is an amazing singer-songwriter who has an impressive way of entertaining children, and the parents as well. If you are looking for something to do with the kids this weekend (without boring yourself to death) I highly recommend checking out her show. 

As Boston Children's Music puts it, "Vanessa's shows are perfect. It's hard to explain and I can't quite put my finger on what it is they do differently, but whatever it is, it really gets the kids (and parents) excited!...She has some sort of magical energy that makes all of her shows super fun..."

So there ya have it. Vanessa and her band are going to jam out this Sunday. Don't be the only no-show!

Don't Sneeze - these glass flowers at Harvard Museum of Natural History are fragile! When I heard about these glass flowers at Harvard it was hard to imagine. Let me reassure you folks that this is no joke. Even in the cold of winter, a garden of flowers blooms in the ‘Glass Flowers’ gallery. 

"This unique collection of over 3,000 models was created by glass artisans Leopold Blaschka and his son, Rudolph. The commission began in 1886, continued for five decades, and the collection represents more than 830 plant species."

Check out the hours, admissions costs, free admission dates, and more here.