365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

Tomorrow is the big day... if you're an art lover that is. From September 7-9, 2012 the Boston Arts Festival will be in its 10th year! In 2003 the Festival began as a single afternoon event. Ten years later it has expanded into a 3-day celebration incorporating a diverse performing arts program, a specially built artists’ village and an interactive arts schedule. The festival features the best of the Boston arts scene over a two-day event at Christopher Columbus Park on Boston's Waterfront which has featured local artists such as Blue Man Group, Boston Ballet, and Boston Pops.

See all you artistic people (and wannabe's) there!

The Peabody Museum is the region's great world cultures museum, with vast collections from North America, ancient Mesoamerica, Africa, and Oceania. Changing exhibits explore human societies and culture from prehistory to the present. Experience the Plains Indian wars from the Lakota perspective, marvel at the spectacular wall paintings of the Maya, Moche, and American southwest, and explore the many island cultures of the Pacific.

Not a museum person? Well head over to their next event, Wampanoag Dance, Song, and Stories, on Saturday, September 15th from noon-4pm. (And its FREE with your Peabody museum admission!)

Annawon Weeden is a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe (Massachusetts), and brings traditional dance, song, and storytelling to the Museum. Join in Eastern social dance songs from the New England area celebrating Eastern Woodland culture. Don’t miss an opportunity to make corn husk “action figures.“

Okay guys, so this event is a no brainer - JUST GO! On September 9th make sure to eat a breakfast full of carbs because you will have quite the journey ahead of you. Walk the 26.2 mile course of the Boston Marathon in an effort to raise money and awareness for the Jimmy Fund. (No worries they have shorter walks too!) The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai is a one-day event that unites thousands of walkers, sponsors, and volunteers for one mission: raising funds to help Dana-Farber Cancer Institute conquer cancer.

"Over the past 24 years, the walk has contributed more than $80 million to support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber."

Now you can't tell me that isn't wicked awesome... and now is your chance to participate! Grab your fannie pack and water bottle and.. umm.. ohh yeah some Dr. Scholl's! You'll need them! 

Register Here.

Jamaica Plain has no shortage of talented and diverse musicians, composers, and performers. On Saturday, September 8, 2012 they are given the chance to come together for one incredible day of music.

There is deep pride in Jamaica Plain. It manifests in one-of-a-kind Mom and Pop stores, restaurants, bars, art galleries, sports leagues, and political, cultural, and historical groups.

The musicians that live in Jamaica Plain have played all over the city and country. Despite the thriving scene that manifests itself in a few local venues and basement shows, there hasn't been an opportunity for these artists to get together locally on a large scale... until last year's inaugural JP Music Fest, and this year as well! 

SO head on over later this week and get jammin... maaaan!

If you like nothing better than to imagine how the other half lives, you'll suffer no shortage of old homes to sigh over in Boston's Back Bay. Most, unfortunately, are off-limits to visitors, but there's no law against gawking from the outside. Stroll Commonwealth, Beacon, and Marlborough streets for the best views. To get inside, you'll have to keep an eye out here on 365 Things to Do in Boston, as we post upcoming lectures, films, and other events in these respected institutions in the future!

And in the meantime, for all you single ladies, you better wear your sexiest "oh i'm just on my daily stroll" outfit - you never know if Mr. Right will be in his front yard. If so, make sure to trip. Your prince charming will come running for you. If not, then you just made a fool of yourself. Pat yourself on the back. 

If you really want to get a taste of some Boston History then you need to head on over to Chinatown! It is an area filled with history located between the South End and Downtown Crossing. IN FACT... it is one of the OLDEST Chinatown areas in the United States! Take that USA! In the late 1800's Chinatown settled on in, and they have been rockin the streets of Boston since. 

It has settled into a highly visited place for tourists, but the locals still make their weekly stop for the many things it has to offer: shopping, AWESOME Asian cuisine, and tours. You haven't seen Boston til you've walked the streets of Chinatown. 

and.. WATCH OUT FOR THE IMPERIAL FOO DOG!! 

nahh... not really, they are just statues, but they are known for "guarding" both sides of the paifang. (Chinatown gate entrance) 

"Chinese culture believes that the foo dogs will protect the area, that is why you will find the sculptures throughout the area."

Wicked cool..or whatever, I don't really know what I think of foo dogs. Gotta loooove history. 

Beginning September 7th, The Porch, an amazing theatrical drama will take action! The Porch is about three ladies of a certain age discussing things that ladies of a certain age discussed in 2004–like the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal. And ALL its ramifications. The ladies are funny, insightful, incisive and they abandoned their censorship synapses long ago. As the Labor Day weekend continues, we get to know them, and their long-suffering husbands as a mystery unfolds involving one of the ladies and a time in her past that touched her and all her friends. The drama in The Porch sneaks up on you as you laugh and laugh. When life attacks suddenly, it’s friendship alone that provides the bridge to tomorrow.

Performance Dates:
September 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22, at 8pm and September 16 at 2pm.

Join the Honey Players, in Waltham, MA on one of the above dates! Get Your Tickets Here

“Laser Lights at the Frog Pond” is coming on September 2 to the Boston Common Frog Pond, a multi-media event that is the product of a collaboration between Friends of the Public Garden and The Skating Club of Boston. Radio BDC, the new station streaming live on boston.com, will be programming a unique music track for the event, and hosting music on-site at the event. There will be food vendors and other surprises; festivities begin at 7:30pm with show scheduled for 9:00pm.

The entire event is free and open to the public! The show will feature a laser graphics show and 3D aerial beam show synchronized to music so son't miss out!!

Because you only live once, treat yourself to a helicopter tour over Boston, one of the world’s most beautiful cities! Boston has a river, a harbor filled with ships, skyscrapers, parks, universities, and impressive bridges. The East Coast Aero Club has flown thousands of customers around the city already and hope that you’ll be next! Your trip starts at Hanscom Field, right in the middle of Minuteman National Historical Park and a short drive from downtown Boston.  They offer the following tours:

• Enjoy the views near the airport of Henry David Thoreau’s Walden Pond and historic Concord, MA: $99 per person; two-person minimum
• Retrace Paul Revere’s famous ride through Belmont, Arlington, Harvard University, M.I.T., the Zakim Bridge, downtown Boston and the waterfront, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Fenway Park, Boston University, the Charles River, the Waltham mills, Brandeis University, Weston, and Lincoln: $199 per person; two-person minimum
• Follow the downtown Boston loop above with your choice of a journey along the North Shore or South Shore beaches and towns: $299 per person; two-person minimum

Calling all Bruins Fans!! (and wine fans... duhhh)

Make sure to head over to Morton's tomorrow evening to support this Bruins event which will raise money for the Boston Bruins Foundation. As always - it's a great cause, and who doesn't like wine tastings? If your schedule is a little packed tomorrow evening then change your plans! For all of you "I'm not that flexible" kind of people, you will have no excuse for the next one. They hold a similar event on the fourth Monday of every month for a tasting series so go ahead and put it in your calendar! You will enjoy Morton's signature hors d'oeuvres paired with specialty drinks - and it's for a good cause! Get your tickets here.

Every Fourth Monday*
5:30 - 7:00 PM

$40 per guest
Inclusive of tax and gratuity

Morton's The Steakhouse - Seaport District
Two Seaport Lane, Boston, MA 02210