365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

Visit the Newbury Fine Arts for their spring exhibition, featuring the work of New England-based artists Liz Gribin and Michele Dangelo. The exhibition is titled 'Internal and External Perspectives: An Exploration through Color' and runs from April 1-26.

"Newbury Fine Arts specializes in fine artwork that span all media: mixed media pastels by fine art painter Charles Dwyer, oil paintings by Provence artist Elisabeth Estivalet, lithographs by provocative Spanish artist Ramon Lombarte, and bright and whimsical serigraphs by Brazilian artist Romero Britto. Newbury Fine Arts is known for its exhibition of artists from around the world, and its ability to show many different styles from colorist to figurative, from the famous to the emerging."

"Take a trip to Charlestown to tour the USS Constitution. Each tour is narrated by several of USS Constitution's active-duty United States Sailors and consists of four stations through the ship's top three decks, with tours beginning every half-hour from 10:00 a.m. to the last tour at 3:30 p.m. Each tour can accommodate approximately 80 people.

The USS Constitution is the the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat, promotes the United States Navy and America’s naval heritage through educational outreach, public access and historic demonstrations, in port and underway."

APRIL 20
"Tribute to Boston-- Fundraiser for the Marathon Tragedy
Join Bassment Movement, Electrogenic, and Fresh Headz for a night of dancing. All proceeds will be donated to the Greg Hill Foundation, an organization that aids families touched by tragedy. $10 at the door, 11 p.m.-2 a.m., 49 Social, 49 Temple Place, Boston

APRIL 25
Friends with Benefits Gala
Six non-profits are joining together to support The One Fund Boston. Local restaurants such as Dante, Posto, and Local 149 will be donating food to the event. Tickets start at $100. 6-8 p.m., Slate Room, 60 State St, Boston"

Please note that this page will be updated as more events are created. 

The Boston Comic Con will be at Hynes Convention Center from April 20-21. The Boston Comic Con is a family friendly event that will have celebrity guests, artists, costume contests and more! 

"Thousands of people are expected to fill the Hynes Convention Center, many of them dressed as movie characters, superheroes and super-villains.

'Out of respect for the tragic events that have recently transpired, we are asking those attendees dressing in costume not to bring any real or mock weapons to the show,' said organizers in a Facebook post.

The annual comic book art auction will also see a change. A portion of the proceeds from the auction, which usually go to The Mike Wieringo Scholarship for aspiring comic book artists, will go to the Red Cross for victim relief."

Please check the Boston Comic Con website for updated event and ticket information.

On Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 several restaurants across the Greater Boston area and beyond will band together and donate a percentage of their sales to the victims of Monday's tragedy via The Greg Hill Foundation.

"Restaurants will donate from (10%-25%) of their evenings sales. While the list is growing, current restaurants participating include:

62 Restaurant & Wine Bar, 62 Wharf St, Salem, MA 01970
Bella Luna Restaurant & Milky Way Lounge, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, 02130
Blue on Highland, 882 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494
Bondir, 279A Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 
Cafeteria, 279a Newbury St., Boston, MA 02115  
China Blossom, 946 Osgood St., North Andover, MA 01845
Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse, 75 Arlington St., Boston, MA 02116
Enzo Restaurant & Bar, 50 Water St #304, Newburyport, MA 01950
Grafton Street, 1230 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 
Harvest, 44 Brattle St Cambridge, MA 02138
Olé Mexican Grill, 11 Springfield St., Cambridge, MA 02139
PARK Restaurant & Bar, 59 John F. Kennedy St., Cambridge, MA 02138
Piattini Wine Café, 226 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
Ristorante Olivio, 201 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02474
Russell House Tavern, 14 John F. Kennedy St Cambridge, MA 02138
Salvatore's Restaurants Various Locations- Seaport, Theatre Distric & Medford
Sweet Basil, 942 Great Plain Ave Needham, MA 02492
Tavern Road, 343 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Temple Bar, 1688 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
Tryst Restaurant, 689 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA 02476
Tuscan Kitchen, 67 Main St., Salem, NH 03079

As restaurants sign on they will be posting their participation on their social media pages.

About The Greg Hill Foundation:
To celebrate 20 years on the air at WAAF in Boston, Greg Hill formed a foundation in June of 2010 that would respond to the immediate needs of families that had been touched by tragedy. Feeling a strong obligation to communities that had supported his radio show, he wanted to create a foundation that would be able to harness his incredibly generous media audience and that would be able to assist in a tragic time at a moment's notice."

"We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that took place at the Boston Marathon Monday. Our thoughts go out to all those impacted. Understanding that museums can provide solace and peace during hardship, admission to the Gardner is free on Wednesday, April 17."

Each year, the Boston area recognizes Earth Day with a number of events and celebrations. Here is a list of some of the upcoming family friendly events. 

"Float, fly, and roll your way through fun experiences at the Ecotarium as you learn how things move across air, land, and water. Join in an Earth Day Festival celebration April 20 when admission will be half price.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $14 for adults; $8 for 18 and under, children under 2 free; EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. 508-929-2701. 

Franklin Park Zoo
through April 20

The Franklin Park Zoo observes Earth Day with Party for the Planet: Learn how you can contribute to a healthy planet and preserve the Earth. The festivities will include opportunities to meet the zookeepers, plus animal enrichment activities, scavenger hunts, entertainment, eco-friendly exhibitors and much more!

11 a.m. to 3 p.m., $14.95 adults; $9.95 children age 3 to 12; Free for children under age 3, Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence. 401-785-3510.

Family activities on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway include face painting, music, games, and food trucks. WalkBoston's Bob Sloane will guide walkers through some of Boston's best-kept secret lanes and recount some of the city's classic stories at 11 a.m.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dewey Square Park (Summer Street & Pearl Street)"

The Big Apple Circus prides itself on an intimate setting, promising seats no fewer than 50 feet away from the ring. The show features an array of circus acts including jugglers, contortionists, clowns, and even miniature horses. The circus annually produces a new show with artists from around the world. The 2012 edition of The Big Apple Circus features acts from America, Bulgaria, Ethiopia, China, Kenya, Mongolia, and Russia."

Click here for tickets & pricing!  

Marathon Monday Baby! It's time to celebrate the honored tradition of watching the Red Sox, cheering on the runners and drinking too much. 

Begun in 1897, the Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon, and ranks as one of the world's best-known road racing events. Runners and spectators come from all over the world to witness this incredible race and enjoy Patriot's Day! 

Now, there are multiple areas to watch the race but the best locations are Fenway/Kenmore and Back Bay. There will be decent fun loving crowds in the area because of the finish line & Red Sox game. A heads up-the Ts will be packed and parking will be impossible so plan accordingly. 

If you want to grab a drink, try to find a bar that has the 26.2 Sam, in honor of the race. Most of the bars that have it are located in Boston and you can check out the full list here. 

So enjoy the day, have some fun & be safe!

The Caffeine Crawl makes its way to Boston on Saturday, April 13th. 18 participating coffeeshops and roasters around Boston will be entertaining coffee enthusiasts from around the world.  

The 18 participating locations are divided into three different routes with six shops on each route based on geography and transportation options. Route stops include 3 Little Figs, Pavement Coffeehouse and 4A Coffee. Tickets are available here. 

In addition to an event program, each ticket holder will receive an event bottled water with their goodie bag of Boston Crawl souvenirs and chances to win a few prizes! Ticket holders will receive a free sampled beverage at each stop along with a short presentation.