365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

Every Friday in July and August, join us in the Calderwood Courtyard (rain location Koch Gallery 250) for live music and a cash bar featuring signature cocktails for visitors 21 and older.

MFA Summer Fridays Musical Lineup:

July 1 - Grooversity Brazilian Trio
July 8 - Four Piece Suit
July 15 - Conscious Reggae Band
July 22 - DJ Deja
July 29 - Seth Connelly and Friends
August 5 - Los Three Latin Trio
August 12 - Grupo Fantasia
August 19 - Steel Rhythm
August 26 - DJ Deja

Free with admission to the museum.

Embraced by the city's Harborfest June 29th - July 4th and the North Atlantic sea breezes frequenting Boston, this quintessential North American city is the ideal location for the Extreme 40s to race.  

The Extreme Sailing Series will be hosted at Fan Pier, situated directly on 21 acres of the most picturesque waterfront property in Boston, providing excellent viewing points for fans and spectators. Fan Pier is surrounded by the internationally acclaimed Institute of Contemporary Art, LOUIS luxury retail, a myriad of parks, Boston's HarborWalk, and some of the finest new restaurants. Fan Pier is extremely accessible with excellent transport links whether you are arriving by car, train or plane via Logan International Airport.

Spectators can revel in the city's spectacular 4th July celebrations, which will include fireworks and a concert program, by The Boston Pops Orchestra on The Esplanade.  This year the city will celebrate with splendor the 30th anniversary of Boston's Harborfest celebration!
Event Schedule

Daily, 30th June to 4th July
11:00 -23:00 - Race Village opening times
13:00 -14:00 - Courageous Sailing (official venue charity) Laser racing
13:00 -14:00 - 49ers racing (from 2nd to 4th)
14:00 -17:00 - Extreme 40s racing in Boston Harbor at Fan Pier
17:30 - Prizegiving
16:00 -19:00- Street performers
19:00 - 23:00 - Live music entertainment in Race Village
Thursday 30th June (media day)
11:00 - 12:00 - Official press conference at VIP marquee
13:30 -14:00 - Red Bull Air Force skydivers in Race Village
18:30 -19:00 - Red Bull Air Force skydivers in Race Village
18:00, 22:00 & 23:00 - FOX 25 live broadcast from the Race Village
19:00 - Opening Ceremony
21:15 - Fireworks at Boston Harbor at Fan Pier Friday 1st July
Friday 1st July
06:00 -10:00 - FOX 25 Morning news live broadcast
07:00 - Red Bull Air Force live jump on FOX 25
13:30 -14:00 - Red Bull Air Force skydivers in Race Village

The opening ceremony kicks off Boston Harborfest 2011, "a six-day long Fourth of July Festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston.

The award-winning festival strives to honor and remember the past, celebrate the present, and educate the future with reenactments, concerts, historical tours and much, much more. Over 200 Daily Events during the Festival are concentrated in Boston's historic downtown and waterfront districts, with sponsored Main Events on Boston's City Hall Plaza.

Over the years, Harborfest has grown from a local event to a national celebration. In 1982 there were 35 activities over the course of three days. Now in its 30th year, Harborfest is considered to be the largest patriotic celebration in the nation with visitors enjoying more than 200 activities during the Festival."

Where: All events take place on City Hall Plaza, with exception for opening ceremonies, which take place at Faneuil Hall
When: June 29 to July 3rd
Price: Mainly Free - I'm sure a few things will cost an arm and a leg.
Some activities have a fee, but most of the events (main and daily) are free!

I don't know why we haven't posted this yet, but yeah...duck tours! I know it seems like a really touristy thing to do, but they are actually quite a lot of fun. And the drivers have a great sense of humor. If you want to learn some quick fun facts about Boston, I highly recommend the Boston Duck Tours!!

Where:The Museum of Science
Physical Address - 1 Science Park & The Prudential Center in Boston's Back Bay
Physical Address - 53 Huntington Ave
When: Tours begin at 9:00am throughout the week.
Price: Between $10 and $32, depending on your age.

It's getting hot out there, and what's a good way to make it steamy? Salsa dancing of course!

Metamovements Dance Company, the Blackstone Community Center, and supporting sponsors set out for its 4th year to launch Salsa In The Park, a 15-week series of FREE outdoor salsa dance and youth programs in collaboration with the cities of Boston and Cambridge.

Every Monday night from 6-9pm, starting June 13th to September 19th (excluding July 4th & Labor Day – dates subject to change pending on financial support), the courtyard of the Blackstone Community Center, will transform into a Salsa soiree with two full dance floors, music by DJ Hernan, healthy food and snacks, drinks and more – all provided by community vendors and sponsors.

Created to decrease crime in the area, provide dozens of summer jobs for high school students, and to improve the overall livelihood of the community, Salsa In The Park offers a stimulating cultural and learning experience for everyone to enjoy in a safe and friendly outdoor environment. Get more information right here.

Where: W. Brookline St. and Washington St, Boston MA
When: NOW - September 19, 2011
Price: Free

The Chinatown Main Street festival will be held from 10am to 5pm Today at Chinatown Park (65 Beech Street)

The day will celebrate China and its rich culture with Chinese opera, children's Chinese folk dance, martial arts performances and the historical lion dance. There will also be vendor booths. Chinese dough art and Chinese foods. YES PLEASE!

Like getting messy and having a few drinks to cover up that fact?
PIG.
BEER.
ICE CREAM.
FUN.

Come join the Boston Public Market Association for a summer feast featuring fresh, locally grown food and some cool brew.

The cost is $20 per person, which includes 1 beer upon arrival ($5 beers thereafter); $5 for kids under 21; ages 7 and under are free.

RSVP to bpmajpbbq@gmail.com

Bring the whole family together over delicious food and icy cold brews. This event is sure to be a great way to end your weekend!

Design is all around us. Everything, really, is designed.

Common uses of graphic design include identity (logos and branding), web sites, publications (magazines, newspapers, and books), advertisements and product packaging. For example, a product package might include a logo or other artwork, organized text and pure design elements such as shapes and color which unify the piece. Composition is one of the most important features of graphic design, especially when using pre-existing materials or diverse elements.

With all of that said, go and see some unhibited work of the students (I mean unhibited, because as students we have specific guidelines and don't really have to deal with clients and their demands...man I miss design school sometimes. haha)

The New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University is hosting the Graphic Design Graduate Student Exhibit now to July 5 at the gallery at 75 Arlington Street. Gallery hours are 9am-8pm Monday through Friday and from 11am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. The gallery iss free and open to the public.

Go...and see some amazing work!

Enjoy an evening with ParkART's citywide neighborhood concerts, that will kick off tonight. (This will be the 15th season, and starts at 6pm tonight).

The U.S. Navy Band - Rhode Island Sound will be grooving out some big band sounds in this free concert tonight.

For more information please call 617.635.4505
Where: Copley Square
When: Tonight starting at 6pm.

Bored with just regluar Gelato? Yeah me too. (I think...)
Run over to Da Vinci Ristorante and try some Lobster Gelato. Yep you heard me right. Lobster. Gelato.

Where: Da Vinci Ristorante | 162 Columbus Ave. South End
When: Whenever you feel the need to eat Lobster Gelato or Monday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Price: Market Price?