365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

Now this is definitely the ultimate Boston pub crawl! James and Josh (honestly, these are just two random people who I found on the internet) began this ultimate drinking frenzy pub crawl seven years ago, for really no reason at all. The original name of the pub crawl was The Freedom Trail Pub Crawl since it loosely followed the Freedom Trail in Boston, MA. There are tons of bars along the route, many of which are world-renowned for their history and total awesomeness. 

For all you early birds who actually show up on time, it's starts at The Place in Boston so call in advance for directions! OR, you could do what I do and ask the taxi driver, but who knows where you will end up then? You know what, just mapquest it!  

So why not? Enjoy drinks at over 12 bars in the government center area with 100 of your closest Bostonian friends through the historic Faneuil Hall area. The organizers have negotiated specials at most bars and free food is provided at specialty bars. Play games, win ridiculous prizes like Sox tickets, and make new friends over a few pints. It's the 7th Annual Crawl they are doing so you know they must be doing something right (or maybe they just drink so much they can't remember so they keep repeating the same thing every year?) Either way, I know i'm going so I better see you there Saturday, July 21, from 12:30pm to 9:00pm. Sweet t-shirt, too.

Each Friday this summer, start the weekend with Boston Harbor Hotel's Movies by Moonlight! An outdoor screen is set up on the side of the large gazebo right over the Harbor. Cafe patrons and pedestrians can watch a movie and absorb the ambience of the waterfront.

Don't forget to movie pregame! (Don't get out of control or anything cause they aren't going to pause the movie for you to use the restroom!) Before enjoying Movies by Moonlight each Friday, the Boston Harbor Hotel invites you to start the weekend off by the water and enjoy great company and music from DJ Mike Amado and Friends. Music will begin at 4:30pm every Friday evening and will end shortly before dusk, when Movies by Moonlight begins.

Movies by Moonlight offers guests a chance to revisit Hollywood’s silver screen and modern classics, which I KNOW YOU LOVE THOSE CLASSICS!! Like, who doesn't? Here is the list of upcoming dates and movies... and make sure to show up early to get your dance on!

July 13: An American in Paris 
July 20: On the Waterfront 
July 27: Jaws 
Aug 3: Princess Bride 
Aug 10: Moonstruck 
Aug 17: Planes, Trains & Auto 
Aug 24: Dirty Dancing 
Aug 31: Roxanne

AND YES, I do recognize that it is Friday the 13th today - watching a movie is probably a good, SAFE thing to do tonight so I may just see you there! Don't know what I look like? Look for the REALTOR backpack. I can almost assure you that will be me...unless I look like a man. I am not a man.  :)

Make sure to pull out your best New Orleans outfit and get ready for a jazzin' night of fun! Every Thursday and Friday up until July 27th, the newly renovated Avenue One lounge will spoil you with New England style cuisine and signature cocktails. While relaxing, your ears will be in for quite the treat. These live jazz evenings already have people talking. And in case you didn't know, this is also the perfect location in downtown Boston to relax after a long day of work or touring around the city. So pull out your smart phones and GPS Hyatt Regency Boston, One Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, Massachusetts.

Show up Thursday and Friday's from 7-10pm

Not feeling grandma's homemade pie? I mean it is her "famous" recipe passed down for generations. Well quit pretending and swap it out! 

On Sunday, July 15th from 2-4 PM make sure to bring your best dish! At The Boston Food Swap at Space With a Soul, people will join to exchange creative prepared foods. All swap items must be homemade, homegrown, or foraged by you. Think baked goods, jam, pickles, spreads, honey, vinegar, granola, pasta, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, homemade sausages, backyard eggs, home brews … you name it! 

So get out your dusty recipe book now and start planning! And if you're like me and lack the privilege of owning a recipe book, grab the remote and get ready for the Food Network- I know, I can't believe i'm watching it either. Don't have cable? Well just throw something together and give your creation a cool name. At least then people will think it's worth eating... I think?

Get your tickets here. 

So who would have thought that after posting countless events in Boston, that I would invite you guys to mine :) Yeah that's right- you FINALLY get to meet me in person. Don't fall out of your chair with excitement or anything, I know it's a lot to take it at once.  :) 

So here is my spiel - and if you even remotely look anything like the guy to the left then I better see you there this upcoming Monday at 6pm!

Presented by acclaimed experts in the Boston Real Estate Market from Charlesgate Realty Group, as well as local mortgage market experts, our Boston Home Buyer Class is your opportunity to learn the home buying the right way - before you enter a transaction!  Get educated in a casual, fun setting and avoid the pitfalls that can cause financial and emotional problems during the buying process.

Attend our FREE Boston homebuying class to learn:

• Renting vs. Buying: Whether it even makes sense for you to buy right now
• Homebuying process and timeline: How long it actually takes to buy
• Working with a buyer agent: How it works and whether or not you really need one
• What mortgages are still available and how much cash you need to buy.
• Using neighborhood level data (like discount ratios and real time trend graphs) to value properties
• Negotiating 101: How to craft your offer to drive a hard bargain!
• Top 10 online resources to aid your home search

Is this class for you?  Well, if you’re looking for a fun, low key, and informal way to learn the Boston real estate market from the experts, then YES!  You’ll have a chance to ask any questions you want and get the straight scoop from us. Plus we’ll have pizza and beer!  How can you pass that up! 

• See where the chase scene from The Town took place
• Grab a drink at L Street Tavern, home of Good Will Hunting
• Visit 10 locations from The Departed including the building from the climactic rooftop scene
• Catch a glimpse of the building users in Boston Legal and Ally McBeal
• Get insider information on the secrets behind filming Mystic River, Legally Blonde, Fever Pitch, 21, and Gone Baby Gone

So now is your chance. Get the inside scoop and learn how these super stars rocked the streets of Boston. Hey, maybe you'll even get to be in a movie! Nahhh kidding... I just wanted to get you all excited for nothing. ;)

The Esplanade never fails to have some of the best, free events in Boston. Bring your listening ears, people, and join the Boston Landmarks Orchestra for a night of Latin beats, including mambo and merengue on July 18.

The Boston Landmarks Orchestra’s 2012 Landmarks Festival at the Hatch Shell will feature Latin music for its “Fiesta Sinfónica.” This special performance, which will showcase a salsa band, will take place on July 18 at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. And I'm sure it'll still end on time whether there is a fat lady or not, so don't be late! AND I will be doing the salsa so you don't want to miss my special performance either :)

Be careful at the amount of laughs you'll have at Improv Boston. Catch the spontaneous creation of improvisational comedy, where stories, settings, song and dance are created on the spot with lively characters that pull the audience on stage to participate. Challenge yourself to laugh, think and feel in new and daring ways where the production has no rules.

"Boston is recognized around the world for the comedy talent that comes from our city. And for over 30 years, ImprovBoston has been the region's leading comedy theater and comedy school."

They have 5 live shows a week - and since I was in a good mood today I went ahead and found you the schedule. You can thank me later.  :)

And once you've sketched the dates into your calandar, don't forget your tickets! 

Planned Parenthood has helped countless people across the nation, and on July 18th they have planned an event that will educate you without the dull, boring slideshows and monotone speakers we are used to seeing in our high school auditoriums (I know you remember those days!).

The Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts presents Lizz Winstead, Co-Creator of The Daily Show and Co-Founder of Air America Radio, who will use comedy to tell the story of Planet Parenthood's role in her life. 

So what do you have to lose? If you are looking for an evening filled with laughter, this is it. And hey, the event offers a much needed personal story to learn all sides of a "hot button" issue - can't hurt to check it out!

Order your tickets here and... to make your life easier, here is the address for your GPS: Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446

If you are new to Boston you now have no reason to complain about having trouble meeting people! Throw out your complaint jar and get ready to make new friends! 

The New to Boston Meetup Group is a great way for Boston newcomers to network, make friends, and enjoy everything Boston has to offer. Worried about ending up with a bunch of crazy college kids, or unknowingly signing up for Bingo with people who probably could be older than your parents? Well doubt no longer, because if that was the case I wouldn't torture you with this blog. 

These meetup groups are categorized, and you can pick your age group and interests (although I know all of you business professionals want to hit up happy hour night with keg stands). After signing up, you will have new events to choose from weekly!!

So fear no longer! The city is yours and now you don't have to embrace it riding solo - not that you have any problems making friends? (I won't tell.)

YOU. ARE. WELCOME.