365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

Trip to the Constitution

Take a tour on historic USS Constitution in Charlestown. Sunday summer hours are 10am-6pm and tours run every half hour. The free tour provides a great historical experience for Dad and the whole famiily! Experience the canons, living quarters and history of one of the oldest commissioned navy vessel in America. 

Ball and Buck’s Annual Father’s Day Experience

The Museum of Fine Arts has a First Friday event the first Friday of every month. From 6:00pm-9:30pm grab your friends and celebrate fine art and music. This event is a wonderful way to relax and mingle on a Friday after work!

There is a cash bar that has signature cocktails and tapas available for purchase.

On July 5th and August 2nd, DJ Denise LaCarubba will be spinning. Next month, she will be playing 60s Dance Party music, in tribute to the new Hippie Chic exhibit! 

This event is open to visitors 21+. Valid ID with proof of age required for entry.

"Advance tickets are now available! Order yours now to secure your spot at our monthly weekend kickoff. Advance tickets are strongly suggested as the event can sell out. Members may order free tickets by clicking on the ticket link and logging in or signing up, and non-members may purchase tickets that include general Museum admission. Tickets may also be available in person on the day of the event, first come, first served."

The Waltham Riverfest will be on June 14th & 15th by the Moody Dam in Waltham.

Rent out a kayak or canoe per hour or day and take a journey on the Charles River.  There will be boating, arts & crafts, music and so much more! 

"'Riverfest was originally started to take use of the river itself…to increase use of the river,'said Charnan Bray, downtown facilitator for the Downtown Waltham Partnership, one of the main sponsors of the event, along with the Waltham Cultural Council and the Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce."

The events start late on Friday and include boating on the Charles and a midnight kayak and canoe tour. The events for Saturday start around 9am and end around 7pm. 

"The festival features a number of musical acts from folk to R&B. The festival will also feature about 15 arts and crafts vendors and a pet parade on Saturday at noon."

Check the Waltham Riverfest website for further details.

Ready to step on the field at Fenway?  On June 15th, celebrate the 18th annual Fenway Fantasy Day and support the Dana-Farber Insitutude & The Jimmy Fund.

The John Hancock Fenway Fantasty Day lets fans of all ages take a swing and take in the magic of Fenway while supporting the fight against cancer.

"On-field, participants were able to bat, field, and run the bases like their favorite Red Sox players. Off the field, attendees took part in the Ultimate Fan Experience, which included activities that allowed them to test their pitching speed, take a few swings in a batting cage, or join in a variety of contests and other activities."

For further event information, please go to the Jimmy Fund website for packages and donation options. 

The Cultural Survival Bazaar will be heading to Copley Square on June 15th from 10am-6pm. 

The Cultural Survival Bazaars are a series of cultural festivals that allow artists and their representatives to showcase artwork such as clothing and jewelery from around the world. The Bazaar also offers entertainment including life music, storytelling and films for the public to enjoy. The purpose of this event, and the Cultural Survival team, is to helps bring awareness and understanding of remote cultures around the world in hope to strengthen their communities and human rights within them. 

The mission of the the Cultural Survival Bazaar Program  is to "strengthen Indigenous cultures by providing a venue for the sale of art and crafts made by Indigenous artisans throughout the world. The sale of crafts perpetuates the artistic traditions which are culturally significant to many Indigenous communities, provides capital to Indigenous communities, and provides sustainable income to individual artisans and their families.  
 
Since 2006, the Cultural Survival Bazaars have generated over 3 million dollars for Indigenous artisans, performers, fair trade, and other projects benefiting Native communities worldwide. 
For 40 years Cultural Survival has partnered with Indigenous communities around the world to defend their lands, languages, and cultures."

Please check the Cultural Survival website for further details. 

Join pet lovers for Pints for Pups at Cambridge Brewing Company. The Wednesday, June 19th event will benefit Fairy DogParents, a nonprofit that provides financial aid to dog owners during hardship.  

Fairly DogParents provide assistance with food, medical and general wellness needs of qualified dog recipients in Massachusetts. This program was the first of its kind in the area and have sponsored over 110 dogs since opening its doors in 2009. 

This event will be $35 until June 16th and can be purchased online. Pints for Pups is from 6pm-9pm. appetizers and beer will be served during this event. Dogs will not be permitted, however, owners will receive a goody bag  with dog treats to take home. 

Tickets will be available after June 16th for $40. 

Ivan Amodei 's will be performing his #1 magic show, Intimate Illusions, at the Boston Park Plaza on Friday, July 19th and Satuday, July 20th. Winnner of six People's Choice Awards for Best Entertainer, Ivan will amazes audiences of all ages with his knowledge of magic and illusion. 

"Skillfully accompanied by a concert cellist, this 90-minute performance cleverly combines world-class sleight of hand, dynamic story-telling, mind-games and tons of audience participation. All combined with razor sharp wit, laughter and dazzling live music. "

For show times and tickets, please check The Magic of Ivan Amodei's website. 

Grab your coworkers and join Network After Work on Wednesday June 12th at Guilt from 6-9pm for some cocktails, appetizers and mingling!

Network After Work is a great way to meet professionals in various industries in the city. Upon enterting, guests recieve name tags that are color coded by industry which allows for "easy navigation"

"Network After Work events allow guests a chance to get their name and brand in front of some of Boston's top business professionals while visiting the city's best After Work destinations.

Network After Work is comprised of 300,000 professionals from around the country who like to go out, have fun and network. Network After Work hosts events in the hottest cities such as Boston, Washington D.C. and San Francisco.

Online admission is only $12. Door admission with RSVP is $15 whereas without is $20. Please check website for further details. Sign up today!

Join 250 young professionals for Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston's Friends Council, Fourth Annual Summer Benefit Party, 'A Night WIth Friends'. This annual event celebrates the work of the BGCB young professionals leadership group and their accomplishments within the community. 

The event will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Boston Common on Thursday, June 13th, from 7pm-11pm. Enjoy the open bar, hor d'ovuvers and good company. Music will be provided by DJ Dre Soundz and there will be a special performance by the BGBS Club Members. There will also be a silent auction and raffle. 

Proceeds from this year’s event will be used to fund BGCB’s summer programming including providing affordable summer camp options for children and empowering and employing teen leaders through the summer jobs program.

Tickets are available through the Boys & Girls Club of Boston website. Please check the website for further information or call 617-994-4747. 

The Boston Local Food Committee of The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts will be having their annual Hyper-Local Craft Brewfest June 14th & 15th. The Hyder-Local Craft Brewfest will be held at the Armory in Somerville and will promote various local brews such as beer & cider. 

This event is a major fundraiser for Boston's Local Food Program which brings awareness to the benefit of having locally grown products. Aside from just having unlimited beer, there will also be local food vendors distributing samples and displaying their products for purchase. 

"What’s more, Hyper-Local Craft Brewfest is a unique event that not only showcases local beverage producers, but also showcases local brews incorporating local ingredients! Examples in the past have included brews made with TAZA Chocolate, local hops, apples, cranberries, grapes and even local oysters! While having unlimited 2oz tastings from local brewers, you can also sample and purchase delicious local food from vendors like Q's Nuts, Valicenti Organico, Vermont Smoke and Cure, and more. To see our most up to date list of brew and food vendors, check out our webpage."

Eat Local. Drink Local. Be Local.

Tickets are available through eventbrite. Individual tickets are $35 and a two ticket package can be purchased for $65.