365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

#520 The Haunted Ship at the USS Salem

Posted by Tara Peterson on Sun, Oct 02, 2011

hauntedshipLike screaming? Like to be scared?

The Haunted Ship at the USS Salem presents a month of pure horror and suspense, guaranteed to send a chill down your spine. Only one thing is for sure...you won't leave without hearing the whispers of the dead behind you.

Join us every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October beginning September 30th for a frightfully fun time!

Tickets are $15 per person to enter the Haunted Ship, but we encourage fright-seekers to call ahead and book a Ghost Tour as well for a combined ticket price of just $25.

For more information regarding hours, directions and the Haunted Ship/Ghost Tour, please visit our website. (739 Washington Street, Quincy) Get more information right here...if you dare.....

#519 HONK! Festival

Posted by Tara Peterson on Sat, Oct 01, 2011

greg.cook The sixth annual HONK! Festival brings together more than 30 activist street bands from all over the United States for loud outdoor concerts in Davis Square, spilling over into Harvard Square and surrounding neighborhoods, and for the first time ever splashing out into the Boston Harbor, with calls to wage peace, harmony, and plain-old fun.

 Individual musicians not connected to any particular HONK! band are invited to participate on Sunday, October 2, in the impromptu “community band,” part of the gigantic HONK! Parade to Reclaim the Streets for Horns, Bikes and Feet.

Saturday, October 1, from noon to 9 p.m., 
HONK! Davis Square, with 30 activist street bands, from near and far, will performing outdoors for free. An opening ceremony will be held at noon in 7 Hills Park, with music following, performed throughout Davis Square, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

It's also happening on Sunday October 2.

Check out their website for a whole lot more information. Who doesn't like loud bands?!!

#518 Harpoon Brewery Octoberfest

Posted by Tara Peterson on Fri, Sep 30, 2011

octbeerfestOh the time hath cometh! Grab your stein and head to Harpoon Brewery (306 Northern Ave) and let the festivities begin!

Non-stop German Oompah bands and traditional German fare. Admission is $20 per person, includes one drink ticket and souvenir cup. Cash bar, free shuttle from South Station or take the MBTA Silver Line straight to the brewery for a fee. 21 or older. Tickets are not sold in advance. Get more information here.

#516 2nd Annual Oktoberfest @ Landsdowne

Posted by Tara Peterson on Wed, Sep 28, 2011

octoblandslPut on your lederhosen and head to Landsdowne Pub tonight at 6pm! They are holding a traditional Oktoberfest celebration complete with beer samples, live music, traditional food and great giveaways.

A $20 ticket will get you 6 (4oz) samples of the following beers:

* Sam Adams Boston
* Sam Adams Octoberfest
* Long Trail Harvest Ale
* Paulaner Munchen
* Wolaver's Pumpkin Ale
* Narragansett Fest Lager
* OBC Oktoberfest

9 Lansdowne St...in the Fenway. Be there or be square!

#515 The BEEHIVE Presents: Sting! XI: Object Relations

Posted by Tara Peterson on Tue, Sep 27, 2011

Sting11x (2)Join the BEEHIVE for the 11th installment in their continuing art series entitled, Sting! XI: Object Relations. This installment welcomes guest curator Jeff Perrott who has put together a group show with 11 Boston artists whose work centers around the principles of abstraction.
Tonight starting at 6:30pm.

The Beehive will have great food, cool art, and a special live musical performance. Don't miss Sting! XI: Object Relations.

#514 The First of Mahler

Posted by Tara Peterson on Mon, Sep 26, 2011

404MahlerWithType200pxI remember the first time I heard Mahler. My brother forced me to listen, and I instantly fell in love with his music.

Run over to the New England Music Conservatory this evening for some FREE music. Starting at 7:30 to hear Mahler's first symphony. (A reconstructed edition, based on two of the earliest manuscript sources for the symphony). In NEC’s Jordan Hall. (30 Gainsborough Street).

And visit NEC frequently, because they put on some great concerts! For FREE! Check out their schedule here.

#513 Hub on Wheels 2011

Posted by Tara Peterson on Sat, Sep 24, 2011

hubonwheelsBoston has become quite the city on wheels lately, especially with the whole Bike sharing program. If you have become extremely excited about biking, perhaps you should check out Boston's Hub on Wheels today!

Ride Logistics

  • DATE: Sunday, September, 25, 2011
  • START TIME: 8am
  • LOCATION: City Hall Plaza
  • PARKING: Government Center Garage, $3
  • DISTANCE: 10, 30, or 50 Miles
  • FESTIVAL: Music, food, and fun 9am - 2pm
  • FULLY SUPPORTED
  • FREE SNACKS & GIFT BAGS
  • TD BANK MAYOR'S CUP: Professional criterium race at Government Center the same weekend as Hub On Wheels. More than two hundred top professional cyclists will compete for $40,000 in prizes in an action-packed, spectator-friendly event.
  • BOLOCO BLOCK PARTY: Music, food, and fun 9am - 7pm
  • TIME LIMIT: Riders must finish by 2:00 PM. Riders who fall behind schedule will be directed onto 30 mile route at rest stops.
Click right here for more information.

#512 Beantown Jazz Festival

Posted by Tara Peterson on Sat, Sep 24, 2011

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The Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival has delighted tens of thousands with a host of jazz, Latin, blues, and groove acts. Our communities come out in force-over 80,000 strong-to enjoy world-class music on three stages, great eats, and good times stretching six blocks in Boston’s historic South End. Families are entertained with face painting, inflatables, photos, and an instrument petting zoo. More than 70 vendors participate, making the Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival the place to be.

Berklee College of Music is the proud recipient of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support the 2011 Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival. In awarding the prestigious Access to Artistic Excellence grant to Berklee and consortium partner JazzBoston, Inc., the NEA cited the festival as a celebration of Boston’s diversity as reflected in the attendees, the music, the food, and crafts. Get more information here! Cause it's going to be a swinging cool time.

#511 Jazz Fridays at Kings

Posted by Tara Peterson on Fri, Sep 23, 2011

jazzkingsKick of the whole jazz festival this week at Kings!

The Kings Boston Lounge hosts the best jazz bands in the area every Friday night. We've got a phenomenal sound system, a late-night menu and drinks served until 1:45 a.m. Starts at 9pm! Get more information here.

#510 Live Music at The Landsdowne

Posted by Tara Peterson on Thu, Sep 22, 2011

greenlineinboundy What are you doing this fine Thursday evening? Run over to The Landsdowne and listen to Green Line Inbound. (Great name, I must say). Good food, good drinks, and great music.  Starts at 9pm.