365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

"Grab your camera and join park rangers and local naturalists to observe animals who make their wintertime home in Boston Harbor and around the outer Harbor Islands. Guest naturalists include representatives from the National Park Service, New England Aquarium and Mass Audubon.

Boarding begins at 10:30am at Long Wharf North. Full cash bar, snacks and hot soups will be available for purchase onboard.

In the event of severe winter weather, this program will be rescheduled to January 30.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for kids and seniors. Space is limited, and reservations and strongly recommended! Purchase tickets here!"

No need to go across the pond to see some extrordinary castles. Check out these three around New England - perfect for a weekend day trip!

1. "Cohasset Castle, built in 1930, is an 8,600-square-foot private hilltop estate that sits on a 10-acre plot of land full of walking trails."

2. "Winnekenni Castle in Haverhill was built in 1875 by Dr. James R. Nichols, a chemist and agriculturist. It was used as his summer home. Today, it serves as a recreational park where plays, concerts, and community activities take place."

3. " in Gloucester was built in 1929 by inventor John Hays Hammond Jr. as a wedding present for his bride. Hammond is known as “The Father of the Remote Control” and a collector of medieval memorabilia. The castle is now a museum."

Join the ICA for tastings, artisan demonstrations, DIY workshops, and more every Friday from 5-8 PM in the Water Café. 

This Friday January 22 is Trive & Game Night : "No pencils, no paper, no timers – this is lightning speed ad hoc fun with the “Professor of Trivia,” Morgan White, Jr. Plus, get nostalgic and sit down to your favorite childhood board games (sorry, not Sorry!)."

Click here for the full ICA Calendar!

Admission to ICA after 5 is included in the regular admission price.

Soak in Boston's culture (for free) at one of these local museums:

1."The Boston University Art Gallery, which presents four to five exhibitions annually and often incorporates local talent, is free daily. Located at 855 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. Open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m."

2. "The Art Complex Museum is free daily and houses the art collection of the Carl A. Weyerhaeuser family. The museum offers exhibitions, lectures, concerts, classes, demonstrations, and more. It’s located at 189 Alden St., Duxbury. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m."

3. "The Institute of Contemporary Art is free Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (a $15 savings). Families who participate in Play Dates the last Saturday of the month are also free (except in December). 100 Northern Ave., Boston."

Happy Hour: The Future of Food

"The future of food is on the menu. The Improper Bostonian’s Managing Editor Matt Martinelli (@MattJMartinelli) gives us a taste of what’s to come in the local food scene and thought leader David Gracer (@TheDaveGuy) explains why the international entomophagy (bugs as food!) movement is in our not-so-distant future. Join Matt, David, and others for a look at the future of food.   

A Smarter Happy Hour

Grab your friends and join us for WGBH’s take on happy hour—inspiring conversation plus wine and local craft brews for $5 a glass. Hear from and connect with local experts in a variety of fields while enjoying the great company of your neighbors from Boston and beyond. Each event combines short speaking programs, drinks, and a chance for you to join the conversation."

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Join the ICA for tastings, artisan demonstrations, DIY workshops, and more every Friday from 5-8 PM in the Water Café. 

Today is New Year Yoga: "Refocus your zen for 2016 with PopUpAsana, who will lead three condensed yoga sessions in our stunning, ocean-side building.

Yoga sessions will take place at 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 PM. Don’t forget your mat!

• 5:30 PM: Upper Body Release: Neck, Shoulders & Upper Back
• 6:30 PM: Lower Body Release: Hips & Hamstrings
• 7:30 PM: Softening the Spine: Gentle Twists and Forward Folds"

Click here for the full ICA Calendar!

Admission to ICA after 5 is included in the regular admission price.

"Just how smart are you? Join WGBH for a brainpower battle at Bantam Cider’s taproom in Somerville — puzzles, brainteasers and delicious craft brews. It’s free to play, but registration is required.

How it works

Spend the evening with fellow brainiacs solving a variety of brainteasers, puzzles, and challenges in an open flow format. Each correctly solved challenge wins you points. The individuals or teams with the most points will compete in a head-to-head puzzle-solving showdown for the title of “Brainiac of the Brewery!” The winners will receive a WGBH prize pack including tickets to future events, and more.

Teams can be no more than 4 people.

In partnership with Bantam Cider"

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"Lord & Taylor is kicking off 2016 with a “new year, new you” themed Charity Day! The all-door Charity Day will take place on Saturday, January 16th at your local Lord & Taylor store to benefit the Look Good Feel Better charitable program. Look Good Feel Better is dedicated to changing the way people with cancer approach their disease, by helping them deal with the appearance side effects of treatment, reminding them that they are beautiful inside and out.

With the purchase of a $5 ticket, customers will receive two 30%-off single-item coupons. In addition, they will receive a 20%-off savings pass, including 10% off of cosmetics and fragrances (for use on January 16 only; some exclusions apply). Tickets are available for purchase now at any Lord & Taylor store. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Look Good Feel Better. Additionally, 1% of all LordandTaylor.com proceeds received on January 16 will go back to Look Good Feel Better, up to a maximum of $15,000.

On the 16th, the Lord & Taylor Boston store will offer fun activations aimed at helping you look and feel your best in the new year – activities at The Shops at Prudential Center location include:
• Makeovers from all cosmetics vendors
• Register to win prizes
• Healthy refreshments and much more!"

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.

Get a $250 Closing Credit just for attending!

That's right! We are offering a $250 closing credit to those who attend the class and purchase their home through Charlesgate Realty. That is free money for starting the process with us!

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 special catered treats by BG Events & Catering!  How can you pass that up! 

Click the banner below to sign up!

Boston's first running studio is scheduled to open this Saturday January 9. Starting with a few “nice and easy” classes and the continuing the following week with  a light schedule. By the end of the month, the studio is expected be up and running with a full schedule. 

About Mystryde: "MyStryde is here to make that treadmill run more fun. Not only is it more fun, its motivating, its exciting, and its the best workout around. With intervals, endurance, and hills, our classes are the best way to shed pounds and build speed. Now we can all do it together at our own individual pace. MyStryde allows all runners, to run together without having to worry if they will keep up with the group, or if the group will keep up with them. Its your workout. Its all about you. MyStryde has twelve treadmills, which allows you to get constant feedback from our certified instructors. With a smaller class it gives our clients the opportunity to get to know the instructors, ask questions, and feel like you are a part of our MyStryde family"