365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

#75 Boston Militia vs. DC Divas Eastern Conference Championship

Posted by Tara Peterson on Fri, Jul 09, 2010

militiaWe know this is out in Sommerville, but if you haven't had a chance, go and watch the Militia play!

 

Come see the undefeated Northeast Division Champs Battle the DC Divas for the Eastern Conference Championship where they'll try to win a trip to Round Rock, Texas for the IWFL Championship on July 24!

 

Where: Dilboy Stadium, Somerville, MA
When: Saturday, July 10, 2010 6:00 pm
Price:
$10.00 - $12.00
Visit their website for more information.

 

#74 UYE: Beer Fest @ Parish Cafe II (Friday Event)

Posted by Tara Peterson on Thu, Jul 08, 2010

beerTry some new funky brews tomorrow at Parish Cafe II.

Parish Cafe II - the one on the corner of Tremont & Mass Ave - has a great new mug club thing going - 85 beers on the card, and if you drink one of each within 6 months, you get your own personally inscribed mug.

Come raise a few glasses and try some beers you've never had before!

For more information check out their website or visit their little blurb on yelp. Cheers!!

#73 Bastille Day (This Friday)

Posted by Tara Peterson on Wed, Jul 07, 2010

bastilledayThe French Library Alliance Francise, 53 Marl Street will be hosting the 35th annual Bastille Day street party celebrations from 6pm to 11pm this Friday.

The musical lineup will include Caravan Palace performing gypsy jazz electro-swing rhythms and Tabou Combo.

Marlborough Street will be blocked off between Berkeley and Clarendon streets. There will be French food courtest of the Beehive, Bistro du Midi, Brasserie Jo, Sandrine's and more, and a cash bar with wine and beer.

To purchase tickets and to get more information visit their site at: http://www.frenchculturalcenter.org

#72 AWAY WE GO!

Posted by Tara Peterson on Tue, Jul 06, 2010

away we go

Escape the heat for a bit today, and saunter into the Boston Public Library to see the:

Vintage Travel Posters from the Collections of the Boston Public Library

Now through October 17, 2010
Central Library Copley Square, Changing Exhibits Room

Monday-Thursday: 9-9
Friday and Saturday: 9-5

The golden age of travel is brought to colorful life in a new exhibition of vintage travel posters at the Boston Public Library. Away We Go! invites visitors to journey back to the early twentieth century via some of the most beautiful and important vintage travel posters from the BPL's collection.

On display through October 17, the exhibition is organized as an epic trip around the world, starting and ending in Boston. Visitors will journey to twenty-eight hand-picked destinations, on six continents, on a globetrotting route nearly 45,000 miles long. Along the way, extraordinary, eye-catching posters are vivid reminders of the beauty, excitement, and adventure of travel during the 1920s-1950s, when a world of enticing destinations and new modes of transportation beckoned onlookers to journey to distant lands. Visitors will be able to create personal, take-away versions of their own travel posters and can also browse a special, travel-related book section located within the exhibition.

#71 Boston Tea Party Re-enactment Sail

Posted by Tara Peterson on Mon, Jul 05, 2010

mlJoin the crew on board the Liberty Clipper for the Boston Tea Party Re-Enactment Sail during Boston Harborfest 2010. Members of the Freedom Trail Players will join you on board to act out a town hall meeting and throw boxes of tea overboard. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Boston Harbor aboard the Tall Ship.

 

Today, July 5, 2010 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

67 Long Wharf
Boston, MA 02110

Price: $20.00 - $35.00

#70 Chowderfest

Posted by Tara Peterson on Sun, Jul 04, 2010

ClamChowderThe 29th annual chowderfest will be held from 11am to 6pm, Monday, July 5th at City Hall Plaza. Restaurants from throughout the New England will ladle out more than 2,000 gallons (yikes that is a lot of chowder) of the signature dish in an effort to gain the title of "Boston's Best Chowder."

 

Cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children under 12. Find out more information on their website.

#69 Fourth of July Reading of the Declaration of Independence (Sunday)

Posted by Tara Peterson on Sat, Jul 03, 2010

40723Join the crowds in Boston for a Fourth of July tradition. The Captain Commanding of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company reads America's Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House, where it was originally read in 1776.

At the Old State House at 10am on July 4th. Kind of cool if you think about it! For more information visit BostonHarborFest's website.

 

Also don't forget that the Boston Pops will be playing tomorrow night to celebrate the 4th at  1 David G Mugar Way. Sunday, July 4 from 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Fireworks: 10 p.m. Get more information here. (Free event!! But LOADS of people, don't say we didn't warn you!)

#67 Festival of Native Art, Music, and Culture (Saturday)

Posted by Tara Peterson on Fri, Jul 02, 2010

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Native Arts & Culture Festival Brings Together Public Support for the World’s 370 Million Indigenous Peoples

The Cultural Survival Bazaar is Celebrating 30 Years of Bringing Indigenous Arts & Crafts, Music, and Culture to the New England Public 

Boston Common, Parkman Bandstand 10am-6pm 7/3/10

Enjoy Thai cuisine,

Free Live Music, Cultural Presentations, and much more. To get more information check out their website.


#67 Jazz in July

Posted by Tara Peterson on Thu, Jul 01, 2010

jazz1It's time again for Jazz in July in Downtown Boston.

Here's the schedule:
Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. South Station/7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mantra Restaurant
Wednesdays: 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Downtown Crossing/6 p.m.-8 p.m. Max & Dylans
Thursdays: 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Reader's Park (Borders)/6 p.m.-8 p.m. BiNA osteria
Fridays: 7 p.

Performing today will be Harry Fix, Jazz Piano at Reader's Park (Borders) at 6-8pm.

#66 Frog Pond Opening

Posted by Tara Peterson on Wed, Jun 30, 2010

WadingPondMainThe frog pond spray pool on Boston Common will open for the summer at 11am today. With a visit from the official mascot Frog Pond Freddie. There will be entertainment, arts and crafts activities with Sidewalk Sam and a children's entertainer leading kids in song and dance.

 

And if you enjoy those adorable "minions" from "Despicable Me"...they will be there as well, making a guest appearance and handing out free giveaways.

Regualr hours are from 11am to 6pm through Labor Day. Check out their site for more information.