This is a great week for remarkable events in Boston and surrounding areas, including Cambridge, Somerville, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain and Brookline. Many of the cool things to do unfortunately overlap with one another, though, so you'll have to be selective.
I tried to offer as many opportunities as I felt worthwhile to mention since we all of course have unique preferences. So below, some things to keep you busy around the Boston Metro Area from July 14-July 17, 2010. Most of the events listed here are either free or very reasonably priced.
To Kill a Mockingbird: 50th Anniversary Celebration
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
6pm
Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge
617-661-1515
$10
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Harvard Book Store and the Brattle Theatre present a panel discussion about such themes as the historical and cultural significance of this literary classic. A film screening of To Kill a Mockingbird, the movie (1962), starring George Peck, will follow the discussion. $10 tickets include both the movie and discussion. Get tickets.
Free Orchestra Concert at the Hatch Shell
Wednesdays, July 14- September 1, 2010
7pm
DCR Memorial Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade, 10 Storrow Dr., Boston 02114
617-520-2200
All Ages
FREE
On Wednesdays at 7pm during the summer months, the Boston Landmarks Orchestra will be performing Beethoven's works for a free concert at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade. For more information on BLO or the free summer orchestra concerts click here.
Trailer Treats and Trailer Smackdown @ Brattle Theatre
Thursday, July 15
7:30pm
Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, Cambridge 02138
617-876-6837
$12 or $10/Members, Students, Seniors
The Trailer Treats special event is when the Brattle Theatre digs through its archives of movie trailers and pulls out the most remarkable one to admire, mock or pity. The event on July 15th will additionally include the 4th Annual Trailer Smackdown Competition where the audience pics the winner. If that weren't enough, there will also be live music, beer and BBQ in store for those who are smart enough to attend.
12th Annual Lantern Festival
Thursday, July 15, 2010 (Raindate is July 22)
6pm-9pm
Forest Hills, 95 Forest Hills Ave, Jamaica Plain, 02130
617.524.3150
All Ages
FREE
Members of the public are invited to Forest Hills in Jamaica Plain to celebrate the memories of their loved ones who have passed. The annual Lantern Festival is a tradition based on the Japanese Bon Festival, where visitor decorate paper lanterns with calligraphy and messages for their dead loved ones and at sunset, send them afloat in a small lake. Thousands gather to participate in this festival every year and with all of the candle lit lanterns set adrift at once, the sight is sure to be both breathtaking and emotional. The Lantern Festival at Forest Hills will also offer multi-cultural dance and music entertainment.
Admission to the festival is free with a requested $10 donation per lantern. Picnic and blankets as well as mosquito repellent and flashlights are encouraged. For more information or directions to Forest Hills Cemetery, visit foresthillstrust.org.
Free Movie for Seniors: Up in the Air
Thursday, July 15, 2010
2pm-4pm
Boston Public Library, Rabb Lecture Hall, 700 Boylston St., Boston 02116
617-536-5400
FREE
Boston Public Library and the Never Too Late Group offer free movie screenings on Thursdays from 2-4pm; the movie selections are geared toward adults and seniors. This week's free movie is Up in the Air. Watch Trailer
Free Movie: Without Love
Thursday, July 15, 2010
6pm
Boston Public Library, Rabb Lecture Hall, 700 Boylston St. Boston, 02116
617-536-5400
FREE
Boston Public Library presents "Hepburn and Tracy- A Summer Film Series", a group that meets each Thursday at 6pm to watch a free movie related to the group theme. This week's free film is Without Love. More info.
SomerMovie Fest presents Star Trek
Thursday, July 15
@ Dusk
Seven Hills Park, Davis Square, Somerville
Rated PG-13
FREE
On Thursday evenings at Dusk through August 26th, SomerMovie Fest presents free movie screenings in Somerville parks. The free movie on July 15th will be Star Trek (2009).
Free Friday Flicks: Star Trek
Friday, July 16, 2010
Movie begins at Sunset (8:30pm-ish)
DCR Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade, 10 Storrow Drive, Boston 02114
617-787-7200
All Ages
FREE
The public is invited to watch a free screening of Star Trek(200) at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade as part of the Free Friday Flicks Series presented by WBZ News Radio 1030 and the DCR. This movie will be presented in surround sound.
Free Movie: Field of Dreams
Friday, July 16, 2010
@ Dusk
Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston 02110
FREE
Boston Harbor Hotel presents Field of Dreams as part of the Movies By Moonlight Summer Film Series.
"Children Around the World" Charity Date Auction
Friday, July 16
6pm-10pm
Sanctuary, 189 State St., Boston
617.381.4746
$5-$15
Anthem Entertainment presents the "Children Around the World" Charity Date Auction where 15 eligible men and women from Boston will be auctioned off for a night of dinner, drinks and an activity for two. With your $5 ticket donation, you will get complimentary hors d'oevres from 6-8pm. Upgrade to a $15 VIP Ticket and in addition to the free food you'll get a swag bag and *extra*(anthemevents.com) perks during the cocktail reception. The auction will begin at 8pm w/ Julie Wetherbee (Dirty Water TVas host. Proceeds from the Charity Date Auction will benefit Boston Children's Chorus and CHOSA.
Festival Betances: Latino Arts Event
Friday, July 16 6-7:30pm
Saturday, July 17 2:30-7:30pm
Sunday, July 18 1:30-6:30pm
Plaza Betances, 100 W. Dedham Street, South End, Boston
617-927-1717
All Ages
FREE
From July 16 through July 18 the Villa Victoria community of the South End will transform into a Latino arts and culture extravaganza. The Festival Betances will include music and dance performances, artisans, food, and kid friendly activities. The event's Salsa headliners will be Paquito Acosta and Michael Stuart. "Venezuelan Harp Virtuoso", Leonard Jácome will also give a US Premiere performance.
First Annual African Festival of Boston
Saturday, July 17
9am-9pm
City Hall Plaza, Government Center, Boston
857-249-3831
All Ages
FREE
Shalupe Foundation and the festival committee present the First Annual African Festival of Boston to celebrate 50 years of independence for 31 African countries. This exciting event will take place a the City Hall Plaza in Boston's Government Center, just outside of the Government Center T-Stop on the Green Line Train. The festival expects to draw in visitors from all over New England for a full day and evening's worth of music, food, crafts, education, resources and more. There will be live performances by local and international African bands including world renowned artists Teeyah (Cote d’Ivoire) and Bouro Mpela (DRC). There will also be a Drum Call Parade which will leave from the Boston Common at 10am. For more information on the African Festival of Boston visit the event website or call the number above.
Burlesque-A-Pades at The Coolidge
Saturday, July 17, 2010
@fter Midnite
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline 02445
617.734.2501
$15/Advance, $18/Day of
The Coolidge After Midnite Series presents Burlesque-A-Pades, a group of some of the country’s most desirable (so “they” say) burlesque performers on tour from New York City. The late night show will feature such names as Angie Pontani and Kitten De Ville (former Miss Exotic World winners) along with Melody Sweets, The World Famous Pontani Sisters, Helen Pontani and Special Guests. Murray Hill aka Mister Showbiz will appear as the evening’s host. Get Tickets
Free Family Film:Monsters Vs. Aliens
Saturday, July 17
6pm
South Garden @ The Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St, Boston 02199
1-800-Shop-Pru
All Ages
FREE
Magic 106.7 presents the Third Annual Family Film Festival each Saturday at 6pm at The Prudential Center from July 17 through August 21st.
Free Concert: Eddie Money
Saturday, July 17, 2010
7pm (Rain OR Shine)
DCR Hatch Memorial Shell, 10 Storrow Drive, Boston
(617) 626-1250
All Ages
FREE
Oldies 103.3 WODS-FM presents Eddie Money live in concert as part of their Free Summer Concert Series. Eddie Money's repertoire of hit songs include "Take Me Home Tonight", "Two Tickets to Paradise", and "Baby Hold On". The free concert will take place at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, rain or shine. Eddie Money will be joined by special guests John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band.
Franklin Park Bicycle Festival
Saturday, July 17
10am-2pm
Franklin Park, One Franklin Park Road, Boston
617-442-4141
All Ages
FREE
The Bicycle Festival will take place at the Franklin Park, at the rear zoo entrance, near Seaver St. and Elm Hill Ave., next to the Playstead Ballfields. THere will be free bike rentals, guided bicycle tours, bike repairs, helmet fitting and other bicycle related activities for all ages. The Franklin Bicycle Festival is sponsored by Boston Bike, Boston Center for Youth & Families, DotBike, Rozzie Bikes, JP Bikes, and the City of Boston.
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Huge List of the Best June Events (Updated Daily)
Conan O'Brien "Prohibited" Tour
Friday, June 4 & Saturday, June 5, 2010
8pm
Citi Performing Arts Center, Wang Theatre, 270 Tremon St., Boston 02111
(617) 482-9393
$39.50-$695
Conan O'Brien will appear live at the Citi Performing Arts Center, Wang Theatre with Andy Richter, his sidekick on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Team Coco describes The Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour as "a night of music, comedy, hugging and the occasional awkward silence." Get Tickets
Coolidge Corner Arts & Brookline Food Festival
Saturday, June 5, 2010
10am to 6pm (Arts Festival)
12pm Noon to 4pm (Food Festival)
Devotion School Grounds, 345 Harvard Street, Coolidge Corner, Brookline
info@coolidgecornerartsfestival.com
All Ages
FREE
Coolidge Corner Arts Festival, celebrating its 32nd Anniversary, will take place simultaneously with the Brookline Food Festival at the Devotion School Grounds in Coolidge Corner. The Arts Festival will feature a marketplace of jewelry, fiber, glass, ceramics, photography, painting and more forms of artwork available for display or sale by nationally recognized artists as well as emerging artists from the New England area. The Brookline Food Festival will run from 12pm Noon to 4pm offering tastings from Brookline area restaurants. Tasting tickets will cost $2 each and proceeds will benefit the Brookline Food Pantry.
Comedian Robert Kelly @ The Wilbur
Saturday, June 5, 2010
7pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston 02116
(617) 248-9700
$22-$25
Robert Kelly, Stand Up Comedian from Boston is coming back to his hometown to perform at The Wilbur Theatre on June 5th. You might recognize Kelly from The Opie and Anthony Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, or Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. He also traveled to Iraq in '05 and '06 with Colin Quinn where the two comedians performed a stand-up show for the troops. Get Robert Kelly Tickets from Ticketmaster, (800) 745-3000, or Ticketmaster Express at 866-4 -IVR-TIX (866-448-7849).
Cambridge River Festival
Saturday, June 5, 2010
12pm Noon to 6pm (Rain OR Shine)
Along the Charles River, Memorial Dr. Btwn. JFK St. & Western Ave.
617-349-4381
All Ages
FREE
Cambridge River Festival is back for its 31st year with a days worth of free fun, food, art and entertainment suitable for all aged members of the family. The mile stretch along the Charles River banks on Memorial Drive between JFK St. and Western Ave. will be hopping with activity. Expect Jazz, Folk, Latin and World Music concerts, dance performances, art demonstrations, family friendly activities, arts and crafts vendors, and specialty food tents. The Cambridge River Festival is, broadly, between Harvard Square and Central Square on Memorial Drive; by (wheelchair accessible) Redline T, get off at Harvard Square Station and walk toward the river.
Europes Grand Operas: Eugene Onegin
Sunday, June 6, 2010
10:15am
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 590 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
$20/General, $17/Seniors, Students, CCT Members, BLO Subscribers
Coolidge Corner Theatre and Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) co-present Eugene Onegin, an opera based on the classic Russian novel by Aleksandr Pushkin. The performance will be conducted by Alexander Vedemikov and will star Makvala Kasrashvili and Tatiana Monogarova with music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. The show, which is a part of the Coolidge Corner Theatre's Europe's Grand Operas series will be introduced by Julie House, Education and Community Programs Manager at the Boston Lyric Opera. More Details and Tickets
Auto Museum Lawn Event: British Car Day
10am to 2pm
Larz Anderson Park, 15 Newton St., Brookline, 02445
617-522-6547
All Ages
$20/Car Registration, Spectators: $10/Adult, $5/Military, Seniors, Students, Kids 6-12
FREE/Kids Under Age 6
June 6 is British Car Day at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum. Register to show your British Car at this Lawn Event or come as a spectator. This event is suitable for the whole family. A breakfast and lunch menu will be available to order food from on-site.
Taste of Somerville
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St., Somerville 02143
information@tasteofsomerville.org
All Ages
$25/Advance $30/At Door
The Taste of Somerville all you can eat food festival takes place this year on June 8 at the Somerville Holiday Inn. Get your tickets in advance for $25 or pay $30 at the door. You can buy them through Eventbrite or check the Taste of Somerville website for a list of in person ticket vendors. The long list of restaurants offering samples this year includes Brunello Bistro, Burren, Eat at Jumbos, The Independent and Kickass Cupcakes. See Full List. Proceeds from this event will benefit Door2Door Transportation.
All You Can Eat Ice Cream Festival
Tuesday, June 8 thru Thursday, June 10, 2010
12pm Noon to 8pm
City Hall Plaza, Boston, 02108
1-800-52-JIMMY
All Ages
$8/Ages 10+, $4/Ages 3-9, FREE/Kids Under 3
$15/3-Day Scooper Pass
FedEx presents the 28th Annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® aka All You Can Eat Ice Cream Festival. This 3-day ice cream festival event will take place at Boston City Hall Plaza, just beyond the Greenline Government Center T Station Entrance. Representatives from at least 9 ice cream vendors will be present to serve you all the ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yogurt you can eat. Admission tickets for the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® can be bought in advance or at the event from the giant ice cream cone structure. Proceeds from this awesome Boston event will benefit The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. There will also be live music entertainment to accompany the tasting.
Comedians of Chelsea Lately
Friday, June 11, 2010
7:30pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116
(617) 248-9700
$32-$43
The Comedians of Chelsea Lately Tour, featuring comedians from the Chelsea Lately Roundtable, will perform live in Boston at The Wilbur Theatre on June 11th. You can expect to see Whitney Cummings, Jen Kirkman, Jo Koy and Special Guest Chuy. Click here to get tickets for the Comedians of Chelsea Lately Tour or call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster Express at 866-4 -IVR-TIX (866-448-7849).
New England Championship Wrestling Live Comcast Taping
Saturday, June 12, 2010
6:30pm Doors, 7pm Bell time
National Guard Armory, 1000 Hanover Street, Quincy, 02169
NECWOffice@aol.com
All Ages
$12/Gen. Admission in advance, $15/Door, $9/Kids under 12
NECW Triple Crown Champion, "The Real Deal" Brandon Locke, World Womens Wrestling Champion, Mistress Belmont with Sean Gorman and more NECW favorites will be at the Quincy National Guard Armory on June 12 for a Comcast On Demand Live Television Taping. Order tickets at Brown Paper Tickets or call 1-800-838-3006.
Comedian Christopher Titus @ The Wilbur
Saturday, June 12, 2010
7pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston, 02116
(617) 248-9700
$20-$25
Comedian and Actor, Christopher Titus, creator and star of the Fox dark comedy sitcom Titus, will perform at The Wilbur Theatre on June 12th. Titus has also made a name for himself in stand up comedy, with memorable jokes revolving around his self-proclaimed dysfunctional family. His most recent stage act is titled Love is Evol, which first aired on Comedy Central in 2009. He also has a fabulous website. Get Christopher Titus Tickets here or call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster Express at 866-4 -IVR-TIX.
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival of Boston
Saturday, June 12 & Sunday, June 13
9am to 5pm
Western Ave. Bridge, along Memorial Drive
bostondragonboat@gmail.com
All Ages
FREE
The Annual Chinese Dragon Boat Festival and Race Event will take place in several locations along the Charles River, Memorial Drive and Cambridge Side. Come watch the Dragon Boats Race Finals while experiencing a taste of Chinese culture with arts and crafts activities, eye dotting ceremonies, dance performances, Korean Tae-Kwon Do demonstrations, Japanese Taiko Drumming, traditional Chinese sports games and tons more. For more information and a detailed schedule of events for the free Dragon Boat Festival Event in Boston-Cambridge, checkout the Event Website.
Secret Gardens of Cambridge Tour
Sunday, June 13, 2010
10am to 4pm
Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, 02138
617-349-4040
$20/Advance, $25/Event Day
Have you ever wondered what lies behind all of the mysterious gates and brick walls that house so many historic locations and private homes around Cambridge? Now is your chance to get a peek. The Friends of Cambridge Public Library's 10th Anniversary of the Secret Gardens of Cambridge offers a self-guided tour that will give you exclusive access to private gardens, landscapes and historical areas in Cambridge. The tour will start at the Cambridge Public Library on Broadway; tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 at any Cambridge Public Library Location.
Auto Museum Lawn Event: Corvette Day
Sunday, June 13, 2010
9am to 3pm
Larz Anderson Park, 15 Newton St., Brookline, 02445
617-522-6547
All Ages
$20/Car Registration, Spectators: $10/Adult, $5/Military, Seniors, Students, Kids 6-12
FREE/Kids Under Age 6
June 13 is Corvette Day at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum.
Register to show your Corvette at this Lawn Event or come as a spectator. This event is sponsored by the National Corvette Restorers Society and is suitable for the whole family. A breakfast and lunch menu will be available to order food from on-site.
Azorean Whaleboat Regatta on the Charles River
Sunday, June 13, 2010
2pm to 5pm
MIT Pierce Boathouse on the Charles River, 409 Memorial Dr., Cambridge
617 536 8740
All Ages
FREE
The Azorean Maritime Heritage Society and the MIT Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation will host the Azorean Whaleboat Regatta 2010, as part of the Boston Portuguese Festival. Members of the public are invited to learn a bit about Azorean-Portuguese history while witnessing whaleboat rowing crews from MIT and communities all over Massachusetts on the Charles River.
Mystery Monday w/ Mass Magic @ Machine
Monday, June 14, 2010
Machine Nightclub, 1256 Boylston St., Boston, 02215
7pm/Doors, Show/8pm to 10pm
617-315-4251
$15
Todd Migliacci, Max Lai and Chris Bolter, magicians and entertainers from Mass Magic Boston present what is being described as an evening of "Magic, Comedy and Mentalism" (Brown Paper Tickets). This 2 hour show at Machine Nightclub will showcase the variety of styles unique to each artist; Mass Magic promises a truly "different" type of magic show than what guests may be accustomed to. There may or may not be hypnotism, paint ball guns and rubber chickens involved as well. Fair warning. Get tickets from Brown Paper Tickets.
Country Joe McDonald: Tribute to Woody Guthrie
Thursday, June 17, 2010
7:30pm
The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington, 02474
(781) 643-4488
$23
Country Joe McDonald of Country Joe & The Fish, one of the legendary performers of the original 1969 Woodstock Festival, will appear at The Regent Theatre in Arlington to play a tribute show for Woody Guthrie. McDonald has gained national recognition for his solo album of Woody Guthrie songs titled, Thinking of Woody Guthrie as well as for the tribute show he will present on the 17th. The Tribute to Woody Guthrie performance will include a combination of music and spoken word. Proceeds from the event will benefit The New England Folk Music Archives.
American Craft Beer Festival (ACBF)
Friday, June 18: 6pm-9:30pm
Saturday, June 19: 1-4pm or 6-9:30pm
Seaport Hotel World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd., Boston 02210
(877) 725-8849 (Tickets)
21+
$40
Tickets are on sale now for the American Craft Beer Festival (ACBF). This event has been known to sell out so grab your as soon as you are able. The beer fest will take place at the Boston Seaport Hotel and will feature 80 American Brewers with over 325 beers to sample as well as beer education from experts. Your $40 ticket will get you:
*Entry into one session
*All 2oz. Beer Tastings
*Access to over 325 craft beers
*Beer Fest Guide
*Tasting Cup
Buy Tickets Online
Comedian and Actor Mike Epps @ The Wilbur
Friday, June 18, 2010
7:30pm & 10:00pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston, 02116
(617) 248-9700
$30-$40
Mike Epps, Comedian, Actor and Rapper, will perform at The Wilbur Theatre on June 18th. Epps recently released the standup comedy special Under Rated...Never Faded & X-Rated featuring emcee Doug E. Fresh, which was recorded at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan. He also starred as Day-Day in the movies Next Friday and Friday After Next and as Reggie "Reginald" in All About the Benjamins with Ice Cube. Get Mike Epps tickets here or call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster Express at 866-4 -IVR-TIX (866-448-7849).
Butterflies Over Boston
Saturday, June 19, 2010
11am
Jamaica Pond Gazebo, Pond St. & the Jamaica Way
617-522-3407
All Ages
FREE
The 10th Annual Monarch Butterfly Migration Celebration will take place on June 19th at Jamaica Pond. The Monarch Butterflies' migration sends them traveling thousands of miles between the Northeast and Canada to Central Mexico. Learn what the Monarch Butterflies do to survive these journeys and hear how despite these efforts, they still face population decline. The Butterflies Over Boston Migration Celebration will consist of activities and education the whole family can appreciate, including:
*Live Monarch Chrysalis and Caterpillars
*Storytelling by Marianne Donnelly
*Stephen Baird - Emerald Necklace Naturalist folk music and puppets
*Make your own paper butterflies activity; butterflies will be sent to Mexico and return next Spring.
For more information on Butterflies Over Boston, see the Event Flier.
Free Concert: WAR
Saturday, June 19, 2010
7pm (Rain OR Shine)
DCR Hatch Memorial Shell, 10 Storrow Drive, Boston
(617) 626-1250
All Ages
FREE
The Free Summer Concert Series by Oldies 103.3 WODS-FM will kick off with 70s funk band WAR at the DCR Hatch Shell. WAR is known for songs like "Low Rider", "Why Can't We Be Friends" and "Spill the Wine".
Jim Jeffries at the Wilbur Theatre
Saturday, June 19, 2010
9:45pm
Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston 02116
(617) 248-9700
$25-$32
Australian Comedian Jim Jeffries will be at the Wilbur Theatre in Downtown Boston on June 19. Internationally recognized for his stand up, Jeffries may be best known for his HBO Act I Swear to God. Buy Tickets for Jim Jeffries.
Carole King & James Taylor:Troubador Reunion
Saturday, June 19 & Sunday, June 20
7:30pm
TD Bank North Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, 02114
(800) 745-3000
$39.50-$125
In 2007, Singer-Songwriters Carole King and James Taylor played a series of concerts at The Troubador to commemorate the Los Angeles venue's 50th anniversary. The sold out shows were so successful that the two legends have decided to go on tour for a Troubador Reunion. King and Taylor will give a series of shows in Australia, New Zealand and Japan and will then tour North America and Europe. They will perform in Boston at the TD Garden on June 19th and 20th. Get Carole King and James Taylor tickets.
Auto Museum Lawn Event: German Car Day
Sunday, June 20, 2010
10am to 2pm
Larz Anderson Park, 15 Newton St., Brookline, 02445
617-522-6547
All Ages
$20/Car Registration, Spectators: $10/Adult, $5/Military, Seniors, Students, Kids 6-12
FREE/Kids Under Age 6
June 20 is German Car Day at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum. Register to show your German Car at this Lawn Event or come as a spectator. This event is suitable for the whole family. A breakfast and lunch menu will be available to order food from on-site.
Goethe German Films Presents Berlin 36
Sunday, June 20, 2010
11am
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 590 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
$5
The Goethe Institute Boston and Coolidge Corner Theatre present Berlin 36, a film based loosely on the life of Olympic High-Jumper Gretel Bergmann, who must deal with various struggles that come with being a German-Jewish competitor in the 1936 Berlin Olympics in a Fascist Germany with Hitler in power. This film will be presented as part of the Goethe German Films Series, which features new and award winning German films with a focus on new directors and films that are rarely shown outside Europe. The film is in German with English subtitles. More Details and Tickets
Day of Portugal Parade
Sunday, June 20, 2010
2pm to 7pm
Parade Start Location: Portuguese Square (Concord Ave.), Somerville
Parade End Location and After Party: St. Anthony's Church, (Cambridge St. with Cardinal Medeiros Ave.)
617 536 8740
All Ages
FREE
The Day of Portugal Parade and Festival offers an upbeat celebration with dancing, costumes, Portuguese food and beverages, and fabulous music that you can't help but move to. The traditional Portuguese National Celebration is a culturally rich experience that every nationality can enjoy and embrace. The Day of Portugal Parade will begin its procession at Portuguese Square (Concord Ave.), Somerville, and travel along a one mile loop to Cambridge St., Cambridge. The final stretch of the parade will be from Cambridge St. to St. Anthony's Church (Cambridge St. with Cardinal Medeiros Ave.) where the parade will end and the after party will take over.
Big Screen Classics: The Girl Can't Help It
Monday, June 21, 2010
7pm
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 590 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
The classic gangster flick, The Girl Can't Help It starring pin-up girl Jayne Mansfield, Tom Ewell and Edmond O'Brien will play at the Coolidge Corner Theatre as part of the Coolidge Big Screen Classics Series. Watch Trailer and Get Tickets
Capitol Steps, Political Satire Comedy Troupe @ The Wilbur
Saturday, June 26, 2010
7pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston, 02116
(617) 248-9700
$32-$62
Capitol Steps consists of a sizable group of performers, many of them former Capitol Hill employees, who regularly perform their American Political satirical comedy routines on radio shows, public and national television and at live venues in Washington D.C. and around the country. They are especially known for their collection of song parodies, some of which can be heard on their latest of 30 albums, Liberal Shop of Horrors and Barackin' Around the Christmas Tree. Get tickets for the Capitol Steps in Boston at Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster Express,1-866-4 -IVR-TIX (866-448-7849).
Birdcage Veil Making Workshop for Brides
Sunday, June 27, 2010
1pm to 4pm
SEAMS, 152-R Main Street, Rt. 1A Wenham, MA 01984
978.473.3398
$75
SEAMS Couture, bridal couture and partywear boutique invites you to the store for a birdcage bridal veil making workshop. Learn from an expert how to create your own unique bridal veil. A supply resource list will be provided to you after your register. The class has room for 8 students, reserve your tickets here. Tickets are $75 and you will walk away with a finished and ready to wear birdcage bridal veil in whichever style you choose.
Boston Harborfest 2010
Wednesday, June 30 Thru Monday, July 5
Times Vary
City Hall Plaza, One City Hall Square, Boston, 02201
617-227-1528
Most Events are Free
The Boston Harborfest 2010 Fourth of July Festival will celebrate its 29th anniversary this year. The Harborfest Boston Festival consists of six full days of over 200 activities, designed to explore Boston's colonial and maritime history and celebrate the significant role the city had in defining America. Boston Harborfest begins with an Opening Ceremony (at Faneuil Hall) on June 30th and will run through July 5th. Activities scheduled for this popular Boston event include A Party Over the Plaza, Chowderfest, live music entertainment, historical reenactments and walking tours. For a full schedule of events, visit Boston Harborfest 2010. Children will especially enjoy the Harborfest on July 1st with musical sing-alongs, face painting, balloon animals and more. All events will take place in Boston's historical downtown and waterfront districts, with the focal point at City Hall Plaza. Over half of the events at Harborfest will be free.
Friday, June 4 & Saturday, June 5, 2010
8pm
Citi Performing Arts Center, Wang Theatre, 270 Tremon St., Boston 02111
(617) 482-9393
$39.50-$695
Conan O'Brien will appear live at the Citi Performing Arts Center, Wang Theatre with Andy Richter, his sidekick on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Team Coco describes The Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour as "a night of music, comedy, hugging and the occasional awkward silence." Get Tickets
Coolidge Corner Arts & Brookline Food Festival
Saturday, June 5, 2010
10am to 6pm (Arts Festival)
12pm Noon to 4pm (Food Festival)
Devotion School Grounds, 345 Harvard Street, Coolidge Corner, Brookline
info@coolidgecornerartsfestival.com
All Ages
FREE
Coolidge Corner Arts Festival, celebrating its 32nd Anniversary, will take place simultaneously with the Brookline Food Festival at the Devotion School Grounds in Coolidge Corner. The Arts Festival will feature a marketplace of jewelry, fiber, glass, ceramics, photography, painting and more forms of artwork available for display or sale by nationally recognized artists as well as emerging artists from the New England area. The Brookline Food Festival will run from 12pm Noon to 4pm offering tastings from Brookline area restaurants. Tasting tickets will cost $2 each and proceeds will benefit the Brookline Food Pantry.
Comedian Robert Kelly @ The Wilbur
Saturday, June 5, 2010
7pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston 02116
(617) 248-9700
$22-$25
Robert Kelly, Stand Up Comedian from Boston is coming back to his hometown to perform at The Wilbur Theatre on June 5th. You might recognize Kelly from The Opie and Anthony Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, or Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. He also traveled to Iraq in '05 and '06 with Colin Quinn where the two comedians performed a stand-up show for the troops. Get Robert Kelly Tickets from Ticketmaster, (800) 745-3000, or Ticketmaster Express at 866-4 -IVR-TIX (866-448-7849).
Cambridge River Festival
Saturday, June 5, 2010
12pm Noon to 6pm (Rain OR Shine)
Along the Charles River, Memorial Dr. Btwn. JFK St. & Western Ave.
617-349-4381
All Ages
FREE
Cambridge River Festival is back for its 31st year with a days worth of free fun, food, art and entertainment suitable for all aged members of the family. The mile stretch along the Charles River banks on Memorial Drive between JFK St. and Western Ave. will be hopping with activity. Expect Jazz, Folk, Latin and World Music concerts, dance performances, art demonstrations, family friendly activities, arts and crafts vendors, and specialty food tents. The Cambridge River Festival is, broadly, between Harvard Square and Central Square on Memorial Drive; by (wheelchair accessible) Redline T, get off at Harvard Square Station and walk toward the river.
Europes Grand Operas: Eugene Onegin
Sunday, June 6, 2010
10:15am
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 590 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
$20/General, $17/Seniors, Students, CCT Members, BLO Subscribers
Coolidge Corner Theatre and Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) co-present Eugene Onegin, an opera based on the classic Russian novel by Aleksandr Pushkin. The performance will be conducted by Alexander Vedemikov and will star Makvala Kasrashvili and Tatiana Monogarova with music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. The show, which is a part of the Coolidge Corner Theatre's Europe's Grand Operas series will be introduced by Julie House, Education and Community Programs Manager at the Boston Lyric Opera. More Details and Tickets
Auto Museum Lawn Event: British Car Day
10am to 2pm
Larz Anderson Park, 15 Newton St., Brookline, 02445
617-522-6547
All Ages
$20/Car Registration, Spectators: $10/Adult, $5/Military, Seniors, Students, Kids 6-12
FREE/Kids Under Age 6
June 6 is British Car Day at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum. Register to show your British Car at this Lawn Event or come as a spectator. This event is suitable for the whole family. A breakfast and lunch menu will be available to order food from on-site.
Taste of Somerville
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Holiday Inn, 30 Washington St., Somerville 02143
information@tasteofsomerville.org
All Ages
$25/Advance $30/At Door
The Taste of Somerville all you can eat food festival takes place this year on June 8 at the Somerville Holiday Inn. Get your tickets in advance for $25 or pay $30 at the door. You can buy them through Eventbrite or check the Taste of Somerville website for a list of in person ticket vendors. The long list of restaurants offering samples this year includes Brunello Bistro, Burren, Eat at Jumbos, The Independent and Kickass Cupcakes. See Full List. Proceeds from this event will benefit Door2Door Transportation.
All You Can Eat Ice Cream Festival
Tuesday, June 8 thru Thursday, June 10, 2010
12pm Noon to 8pm
City Hall Plaza, Boston, 02108
1-800-52-JIMMY
All Ages
$8/Ages 10+, $4/Ages 3-9, FREE/Kids Under 3
$15/3-Day Scooper Pass
FedEx presents the 28th Annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® aka All You Can Eat Ice Cream Festival. This 3-day ice cream festival event will take place at Boston City Hall Plaza, just beyond the Greenline Government Center T Station Entrance. Representatives from at least 9 ice cream vendors will be present to serve you all the ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yogurt you can eat. Admission tickets for the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® can be bought in advance or at the event from the giant ice cream cone structure. Proceeds from this awesome Boston event will benefit The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. There will also be live music entertainment to accompany the tasting.
Comedians of Chelsea Lately
Friday, June 11, 2010
7:30pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116
(617) 248-9700
$32-$43
The Comedians of Chelsea Lately Tour, featuring comedians from the Chelsea Lately Roundtable, will perform live in Boston at The Wilbur Theatre on June 11th. You can expect to see Whitney Cummings, Jen Kirkman, Jo Koy and Special Guest Chuy. Click here to get tickets for the Comedians of Chelsea Lately Tour or call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster Express at 866-4 -IVR-TIX (866-448-7849).
New England Championship Wrestling Live Comcast Taping
Saturday, June 12, 2010
6:30pm Doors, 7pm Bell time
National Guard Armory, 1000 Hanover Street, Quincy, 02169
NECWOffice@aol.com
All Ages
$12/Gen. Admission in advance, $15/Door, $9/Kids under 12
NECW Triple Crown Champion, "The Real Deal" Brandon Locke, World Womens Wrestling Champion, Mistress Belmont with Sean Gorman and more NECW favorites will be at the Quincy National Guard Armory on June 12 for a Comcast On Demand Live Television Taping. Order tickets at Brown Paper Tickets or call 1-800-838-3006.
Comedian Christopher Titus @ The Wilbur
Saturday, June 12, 2010
7pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston, 02116
(617) 248-9700
$20-$25
Comedian and Actor, Christopher Titus, creator and star of the Fox dark comedy sitcom Titus, will perform at The Wilbur Theatre on June 12th. Titus has also made a name for himself in stand up comedy, with memorable jokes revolving around his self-proclaimed dysfunctional family. His most recent stage act is titled Love is Evol, which first aired on Comedy Central in 2009. He also has a fabulous website. Get Christopher Titus Tickets here or call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster Express at 866-4 -IVR-TIX.
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival of Boston
Saturday, June 12 & Sunday, June 13
9am to 5pm
Western Ave. Bridge, along Memorial Drive
bostondragonboat@gmail.com
All Ages
FREE
The Annual Chinese Dragon Boat Festival and Race Event will take place in several locations along the Charles River, Memorial Drive and Cambridge Side. Come watch the Dragon Boats Race Finals while experiencing a taste of Chinese culture with arts and crafts activities, eye dotting ceremonies, dance performances, Korean Tae-Kwon Do demonstrations, Japanese Taiko Drumming, traditional Chinese sports games and tons more. For more information and a detailed schedule of events for the free Dragon Boat Festival Event in Boston-Cambridge, checkout the Event Website.
Secret Gardens of Cambridge Tour
Sunday, June 13, 2010
10am to 4pm
Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, 02138
617-349-4040
$20/Advance, $25/Event Day
Have you ever wondered what lies behind all of the mysterious gates and brick walls that house so many historic locations and private homes around Cambridge? Now is your chance to get a peek. The Friends of Cambridge Public Library's 10th Anniversary of the Secret Gardens of Cambridge offers a self-guided tour that will give you exclusive access to private gardens, landscapes and historical areas in Cambridge. The tour will start at the Cambridge Public Library on Broadway; tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 at any Cambridge Public Library Location.
Auto Museum Lawn Event: Corvette Day
Sunday, June 13, 2010
9am to 3pm
Larz Anderson Park, 15 Newton St., Brookline, 02445
617-522-6547
All Ages
$20/Car Registration, Spectators: $10/Adult, $5/Military, Seniors, Students, Kids 6-12
FREE/Kids Under Age 6
June 13 is Corvette Day at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum.
Register to show your Corvette at this Lawn Event or come as a spectator. This event is sponsored by the National Corvette Restorers Society and is suitable for the whole family. A breakfast and lunch menu will be available to order food from on-site.
Azorean Whaleboat Regatta on the Charles River
Sunday, June 13, 2010
2pm to 5pm
MIT Pierce Boathouse on the Charles River, 409 Memorial Dr., Cambridge
617 536 8740
All Ages
FREE
The Azorean Maritime Heritage Society and the MIT Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation will host the Azorean Whaleboat Regatta 2010, as part of the Boston Portuguese Festival. Members of the public are invited to learn a bit about Azorean-Portuguese history while witnessing whaleboat rowing crews from MIT and communities all over Massachusetts on the Charles River.
Mystery Monday w/ Mass Magic @ Machine
Monday, June 14, 2010
Machine Nightclub, 1256 Boylston St., Boston, 02215
7pm/Doors, Show/8pm to 10pm
617-315-4251
$15
Todd Migliacci, Max Lai and Chris Bolter, magicians and entertainers from Mass Magic Boston present what is being described as an evening of "Magic, Comedy and Mentalism" (Brown Paper Tickets). This 2 hour show at Machine Nightclub will showcase the variety of styles unique to each artist; Mass Magic promises a truly "different" type of magic show than what guests may be accustomed to. There may or may not be hypnotism, paint ball guns and rubber chickens involved as well. Fair warning. Get tickets from Brown Paper Tickets.
Country Joe McDonald: Tribute to Woody Guthrie
Thursday, June 17, 2010
7:30pm
The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington, 02474
(781) 643-4488
$23
Country Joe McDonald of Country Joe & The Fish, one of the legendary performers of the original 1969 Woodstock Festival, will appear at The Regent Theatre in Arlington to play a tribute show for Woody Guthrie. McDonald has gained national recognition for his solo album of Woody Guthrie songs titled, Thinking of Woody Guthrie as well as for the tribute show he will present on the 17th. The Tribute to Woody Guthrie performance will include a combination of music and spoken word. Proceeds from the event will benefit The New England Folk Music Archives.
American Craft Beer Festival (ACBF)
Friday, June 18: 6pm-9:30pm
Saturday, June 19: 1-4pm or 6-9:30pm
Seaport Hotel World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd., Boston 02210
(877) 725-8849 (Tickets)
21+
$40
Tickets are on sale now for the American Craft Beer Festival (ACBF). This event has been known to sell out so grab your as soon as you are able. The beer fest will take place at the Boston Seaport Hotel and will feature 80 American Brewers with over 325 beers to sample as well as beer education from experts. Your $40 ticket will get you:
*Entry into one session
*All 2oz. Beer Tastings
*Access to over 325 craft beers
*Beer Fest Guide
*Tasting Cup
Buy Tickets Online
Comedian and Actor Mike Epps @ The Wilbur
Friday, June 18, 2010
7:30pm & 10:00pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston, 02116
(617) 248-9700
$30-$40
Mike Epps, Comedian, Actor and Rapper, will perform at The Wilbur Theatre on June 18th. Epps recently released the standup comedy special Under Rated...Never Faded & X-Rated featuring emcee Doug E. Fresh, which was recorded at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan. He also starred as Day-Day in the movies Next Friday and Friday After Next and as Reggie "Reginald" in All About the Benjamins with Ice Cube. Get Mike Epps tickets here or call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster Express at 866-4 -IVR-TIX (866-448-7849).
Butterflies Over Boston
Saturday, June 19, 2010
11am
Jamaica Pond Gazebo, Pond St. & the Jamaica Way
617-522-3407
All Ages
FREE
The 10th Annual Monarch Butterfly Migration Celebration will take place on June 19th at Jamaica Pond. The Monarch Butterflies' migration sends them traveling thousands of miles between the Northeast and Canada to Central Mexico. Learn what the Monarch Butterflies do to survive these journeys and hear how despite these efforts, they still face population decline. The Butterflies Over Boston Migration Celebration will consist of activities and education the whole family can appreciate, including:
*Live Monarch Chrysalis and Caterpillars
*Storytelling by Marianne Donnelly
*Stephen Baird - Emerald Necklace Naturalist folk music and puppets
*Make your own paper butterflies activity; butterflies will be sent to Mexico and return next Spring.
For more information on Butterflies Over Boston, see the Event Flier.
Free Concert: WAR
Saturday, June 19, 2010
7pm (Rain OR Shine)
DCR Hatch Memorial Shell, 10 Storrow Drive, Boston
(617) 626-1250
All Ages
FREE
The Free Summer Concert Series by Oldies 103.3 WODS-FM will kick off with 70s funk band WAR at the DCR Hatch Shell. WAR is known for songs like "Low Rider", "Why Can't We Be Friends" and "Spill the Wine".
Jim Jeffries at the Wilbur Theatre
Saturday, June 19, 2010
9:45pm
Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston 02116
(617) 248-9700
$25-$32
Australian Comedian Jim Jeffries will be at the Wilbur Theatre in Downtown Boston on June 19. Internationally recognized for his stand up, Jeffries may be best known for his HBO Act I Swear to God. Buy Tickets for Jim Jeffries.
Carole King & James Taylor:Troubador Reunion
Saturday, June 19 & Sunday, June 20
7:30pm
TD Bank North Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, 02114
(800) 745-3000
$39.50-$125
In 2007, Singer-Songwriters Carole King and James Taylor played a series of concerts at The Troubador to commemorate the Los Angeles venue's 50th anniversary. The sold out shows were so successful that the two legends have decided to go on tour for a Troubador Reunion. King and Taylor will give a series of shows in Australia, New Zealand and Japan and will then tour North America and Europe. They will perform in Boston at the TD Garden on June 19th and 20th. Get Carole King and James Taylor tickets.
Auto Museum Lawn Event: German Car Day
Sunday, June 20, 2010
10am to 2pm
Larz Anderson Park, 15 Newton St., Brookline, 02445
617-522-6547
All Ages
$20/Car Registration, Spectators: $10/Adult, $5/Military, Seniors, Students, Kids 6-12
FREE/Kids Under Age 6
June 20 is German Car Day at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum. Register to show your German Car at this Lawn Event or come as a spectator. This event is suitable for the whole family. A breakfast and lunch menu will be available to order food from on-site.
Goethe German Films Presents Berlin 36
Sunday, June 20, 2010
11am
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 590 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
$5
The Goethe Institute Boston and Coolidge Corner Theatre present Berlin 36, a film based loosely on the life of Olympic High-Jumper Gretel Bergmann, who must deal with various struggles that come with being a German-Jewish competitor in the 1936 Berlin Olympics in a Fascist Germany with Hitler in power. This film will be presented as part of the Goethe German Films Series, which features new and award winning German films with a focus on new directors and films that are rarely shown outside Europe. The film is in German with English subtitles. More Details and Tickets
Day of Portugal Parade
Sunday, June 20, 2010
2pm to 7pm
Parade Start Location: Portuguese Square (Concord Ave.), Somerville
Parade End Location and After Party: St. Anthony's Church, (Cambridge St. with Cardinal Medeiros Ave.)
617 536 8740
All Ages
FREE
The Day of Portugal Parade and Festival offers an upbeat celebration with dancing, costumes, Portuguese food and beverages, and fabulous music that you can't help but move to. The traditional Portuguese National Celebration is a culturally rich experience that every nationality can enjoy and embrace. The Day of Portugal Parade will begin its procession at Portuguese Square (Concord Ave.), Somerville, and travel along a one mile loop to Cambridge St., Cambridge. The final stretch of the parade will be from Cambridge St. to St. Anthony's Church (Cambridge St. with Cardinal Medeiros Ave.) where the parade will end and the after party will take over.
Big Screen Classics: The Girl Can't Help It
Monday, June 21, 2010
7pm
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 590 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
The classic gangster flick, The Girl Can't Help It starring pin-up girl Jayne Mansfield, Tom Ewell and Edmond O'Brien will play at the Coolidge Corner Theatre as part of the Coolidge Big Screen Classics Series. Watch Trailer and Get Tickets
Capitol Steps, Political Satire Comedy Troupe @ The Wilbur
Saturday, June 26, 2010
7pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston, 02116
(617) 248-9700
$32-$62
Capitol Steps consists of a sizable group of performers, many of them former Capitol Hill employees, who regularly perform their American Political satirical comedy routines on radio shows, public and national television and at live venues in Washington D.C. and around the country. They are especially known for their collection of song parodies, some of which can be heard on their latest of 30 albums, Liberal Shop of Horrors and Barackin' Around the Christmas Tree. Get tickets for the Capitol Steps in Boston at Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster Express,1-866-4 -IVR-TIX (866-448-7849).
Birdcage Veil Making Workshop for Brides
Sunday, June 27, 2010
1pm to 4pm
SEAMS, 152-R Main Street, Rt. 1A Wenham, MA 01984
978.473.3398
$75
SEAMS Couture, bridal couture and partywear boutique invites you to the store for a birdcage bridal veil making workshop. Learn from an expert how to create your own unique bridal veil. A supply resource list will be provided to you after your register. The class has room for 8 students, reserve your tickets here. Tickets are $75 and you will walk away with a finished and ready to wear birdcage bridal veil in whichever style you choose.
Boston Harborfest 2010
Wednesday, June 30 Thru Monday, July 5
Times Vary
City Hall Plaza, One City Hall Square, Boston, 02201
617-227-1528
Most Events are Free
The Boston Harborfest 2010 Fourth of July Festival will celebrate its 29th anniversary this year. The Harborfest Boston Festival consists of six full days of over 200 activities, designed to explore Boston's colonial and maritime history and celebrate the significant role the city had in defining America. Boston Harborfest begins with an Opening Ceremony (at Faneuil Hall) on June 30th and will run through July 5th. Activities scheduled for this popular Boston event include A Party Over the Plaza, Chowderfest, live music entertainment, historical reenactments and walking tours. For a full schedule of events, visit Boston Harborfest 2010. Children will especially enjoy the Harborfest on July 1st with musical sing-alongs, face painting, balloon animals and more. All events will take place in Boston's historical downtown and waterfront districts, with the focal point at City Hall Plaza. Over half of the events at Harborfest will be free.
Boston Beer Drinking Events: May & June
The beer scene in Boston Metro and areas beyond is *hopping* with activity this summer. If you enjoy drinking beer and especially if you appreciate quality craft beer, the following few months present many opportunities to experience and learn about this great beverage.
Below are a few beer drinking events in Boston and elsewhere in MA that sound to be the most fun. I have focused mostly on beer festival events occurring throughout the end of May and June. Check back for an article covering July and August at a later date.
Julio's Spring Beer Fest- May 23
@ Julio's Liquors
Route 9 East, 140 Turnpike Road
Westborough, MA 01581
The 8th Annual Spring Beer Fest will bring together 50 breweries and 200 different beers available for tasting. The beer drinking festival will take place at Julio's Liquors on Sunday,May 23rd from 1pm to 4pm. Brewer Charlie Ireland will also be present to answer questions about and help celebrate the unleashing of the new beer, RY(E)AN Ale, which was created by Smuttynose Brewery exclusively for Julio's. The unique Smuttynose RY(E)AN beer is an 8% Red Rye Ale aged in Sazarec rye whiskey, Buffalo Trace bourbon, and Four Roses bourbon barrels. For more details visit Julio's Spring Beer Festwebsite, call (508) 366-1942 or send an email to tew1@juliosliquors.com
Harpoon Summer Session Beer Festival- June 4 & June 5
@ Harpoon Brewery
306 Northern Ave,
Boston, MA 02210
The Harpoon Summer Session is an annual two day beer festival by Harpoon Brewery featuring local Boston bands, DJs and a variety of beers by Harpoon and UFO, including Harpoon's newest beer, Harpoon Belgian Pale Ale. The outdoor event is scheduled to occur Rain OR Shine on Friday, June 4th from 5:30pm to 11pm and Saturday, June 5th from 3pm to 11pm. Your $20 cover charge will get you in the door and get you one drink ticket for your choice of beers to drink from your free pint sized beer tasting cup. All additional beers will be offered at $5.00 a pint. For more information call 1-888-HAR-POON ext 3. Hint: All designated drivers will receive free non-alcoholic beverages. Find the customer service booth to inquire.
To get to Harpoon Brewery by public transportation, take the Silverline SL2 or SL3 from South Station to the Harbor Street Stop. There will also be a Free Shuttle to the Harpoon Summer Session Beer Festival. It will pick partygoers up at regular intervals on Summer Street near South Station, behind the Federal Reserve and along the Fort Point Channel. There will be signs.
Boston Beer Week- June 11 through June 20
@ Various locations throughout Boston Metro and beyond.
Beer Advocate and Boston's Weekly Dig present Boston Beer Week 2010. For the 10 consecutive days from Friday, June 11 through Sunday, June 20, participating pubs, restaurants and/or breweries within and beyond the Boston Metro Area will be offering promotions and beer specials in celebration of the craft beer scene in Boston.
Any venue hosting a beer event can take advantage of this chance to add a free listing on the official Boston Beer Week website. Beer drinkers in Boston as well as any neighborhood or city within the 128- Belt are encouraged to check this site regularly to see the various beer drinking events available, as organized by date. Hint: Beer Advocate promises a Boston Beer Week Pub Crawl, currently scheduled for June 12th. Details have not yet been determined but check the event list for June 12th Boston Beer Week for updates.
St. Botolph's Day Pub Crawl- June 17
@ Boston area bars
June 17th is the day of Saxon Saint, Botolph, whose name the word "Boston" is said to be derived from. Rumors from credible sources say that Dann and Marsha with the Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project are hosting a pub crawl beer drinking event in Boston. Venue specifics and time have unfortunately not yet been determined but save the date and keep checking Beer Advocateand Pretty Things websites for updates.
American Craft Beer Festival (ACBF) - June 18 & 19
@ Seaport Hotel World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd.
Boston, MA 02210
Tickets are on sale now for the American Craft Beer Festival (ACBF). This event has been known to sell out so grab your as soon as you are able. The beer fest will take place at the Boston Seaport Hotel and will feature 80+ American Brewers with over 325 beers to sample as well as beer education from experts. Your $40 ticket will get you:
*Entry into one session
*All 2oz. Beer Tastings
*Access to over 325 craft beers
*Beer Fest Guide
*Tasting Cup
The American Craft Beer Festival (ACBF) Boston beer drinking event offers 3 sessions to choose from: Friday, June 18 from 6pm to 9:30pm, Saturday, June 19th from 1pm to 4pm or Saturday, June 19 from 6pm to 9:30pm. For details and tickets visit The American Craft Beer Festival event page or call Ticket Alternative at (877) 725-8849.
5th Annual Green River Brew Fest- June 26
@ Ryan & Casey's Liquors
55 Main St. (Rte 2A)
Greenfield, MA 01301
The Green River Brew Fest at Ryan & Casey's Liquors is coming around again for another beer drinking festival. There will be hundreds of American Craft Brews to sample, as well as food, a cigar bar and live music by The Primate Fiasco and Bearquarium. Your $23 beer festival ticket will get you:
*Sampling Glass
*"All the Samples You Can Legally Handle" (Ryan & Casey's)
*Food Coupon
*Collector's Pint Glass
*Door Prizes
The event will take place on Saturday, June 26 from Noon to 6pm, Rain OR Shine. For more information contact Ryan & Casey's Liquors at (413) 772-6585 or info@ryanandcaseyliquors.com. For tickets click here.
http://www.quahogrepublic.com/divebar.html
http://beeradvocate.com/
http://mdv-beer.com/pages/1_about/events/events_newengland.htm
http://www.juliosliquors.com/
http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/index.cfm?pid=2856
http://www.prettythingsbeertoday.com/site/node/26
http://ryanandcaseyliquors.com/index.cfmp=p.20&title=center5th+Annual+Green+River+Brewfestcenter
Below are a few beer drinking events in Boston and elsewhere in MA that sound to be the most fun. I have focused mostly on beer festival events occurring throughout the end of May and June. Check back for an article covering July and August at a later date.
Julio's Spring Beer Fest- May 23
@ Julio's Liquors
Route 9 East, 140 Turnpike Road
Westborough, MA 01581
The 8th Annual Spring Beer Fest will bring together 50 breweries and 200 different beers available for tasting. The beer drinking festival will take place at Julio's Liquors on Sunday,May 23rd from 1pm to 4pm. Brewer Charlie Ireland will also be present to answer questions about and help celebrate the unleashing of the new beer, RY(E)AN Ale, which was created by Smuttynose Brewery exclusively for Julio's. The unique Smuttynose RY(E)AN beer is an 8% Red Rye Ale aged in Sazarec rye whiskey, Buffalo Trace bourbon, and Four Roses bourbon barrels. For more details visit Julio's Spring Beer Festwebsite, call (508) 366-1942 or send an email to tew1@juliosliquors.com
Harpoon Summer Session Beer Festival- June 4 & June 5
@ Harpoon Brewery
306 Northern Ave,
Boston, MA 02210
The Harpoon Summer Session is an annual two day beer festival by Harpoon Brewery featuring local Boston bands, DJs and a variety of beers by Harpoon and UFO, including Harpoon's newest beer, Harpoon Belgian Pale Ale. The outdoor event is scheduled to occur Rain OR Shine on Friday, June 4th from 5:30pm to 11pm and Saturday, June 5th from 3pm to 11pm. Your $20 cover charge will get you in the door and get you one drink ticket for your choice of beers to drink from your free pint sized beer tasting cup. All additional beers will be offered at $5.00 a pint. For more information call 1-888-HAR-POON ext 3. Hint: All designated drivers will receive free non-alcoholic beverages. Find the customer service booth to inquire.
To get to Harpoon Brewery by public transportation, take the Silverline SL2 or SL3 from South Station to the Harbor Street Stop. There will also be a Free Shuttle to the Harpoon Summer Session Beer Festival. It will pick partygoers up at regular intervals on Summer Street near South Station, behind the Federal Reserve and along the Fort Point Channel. There will be signs.
Boston Beer Week- June 11 through June 20
@ Various locations throughout Boston Metro and beyond.
Beer Advocate and Boston's Weekly Dig present Boston Beer Week 2010. For the 10 consecutive days from Friday, June 11 through Sunday, June 20, participating pubs, restaurants and/or breweries within and beyond the Boston Metro Area will be offering promotions and beer specials in celebration of the craft beer scene in Boston.
Any venue hosting a beer event can take advantage of this chance to add a free listing on the official Boston Beer Week website. Beer drinkers in Boston as well as any neighborhood or city within the 128- Belt are encouraged to check this site regularly to see the various beer drinking events available, as organized by date. Hint: Beer Advocate promises a Boston Beer Week Pub Crawl, currently scheduled for June 12th. Details have not yet been determined but check the event list for June 12th Boston Beer Week for updates.
St. Botolph's Day Pub Crawl- June 17
@ Boston area bars
June 17th is the day of Saxon Saint, Botolph, whose name the word "Boston" is said to be derived from. Rumors from credible sources say that Dann and Marsha with the Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project are hosting a pub crawl beer drinking event in Boston. Venue specifics and time have unfortunately not yet been determined but save the date and keep checking Beer Advocateand Pretty Things websites for updates.
American Craft Beer Festival (ACBF) - June 18 & 19
@ Seaport Hotel World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd.
Boston, MA 02210
Tickets are on sale now for the American Craft Beer Festival (ACBF). This event has been known to sell out so grab your as soon as you are able. The beer fest will take place at the Boston Seaport Hotel and will feature 80+ American Brewers with over 325 beers to sample as well as beer education from experts. Your $40 ticket will get you:
*Entry into one session
*All 2oz. Beer Tastings
*Access to over 325 craft beers
*Beer Fest Guide
*Tasting Cup
The American Craft Beer Festival (ACBF) Boston beer drinking event offers 3 sessions to choose from: Friday, June 18 from 6pm to 9:30pm, Saturday, June 19th from 1pm to 4pm or Saturday, June 19 from 6pm to 9:30pm. For details and tickets visit The American Craft Beer Festival event page or call Ticket Alternative at (877) 725-8849.
5th Annual Green River Brew Fest- June 26
@ Ryan & Casey's Liquors
55 Main St. (Rte 2A)
Greenfield, MA 01301
The Green River Brew Fest at Ryan & Casey's Liquors is coming around again for another beer drinking festival. There will be hundreds of American Craft Brews to sample, as well as food, a cigar bar and live music by The Primate Fiasco and Bearquarium. Your $23 beer festival ticket will get you:
*Sampling Glass
*"All the Samples You Can Legally Handle" (Ryan & Casey's)
*Food Coupon
*Collector's Pint Glass
*Door Prizes
The event will take place on Saturday, June 26 from Noon to 6pm, Rain OR Shine. For more information contact Ryan & Casey's Liquors at (413) 772-6585 or info@ryanandcaseyliquors.com. For tickets click here.
http://www.quahogrepublic.com/divebar.html
http://beeradvocate.com/
http://mdv-beer.com/pages/1_about/events/events_newengland.htm
http://www.juliosliquors.com/
http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/index.cfm?pid=2856
http://www.prettythingsbeertoday.com/site/node/26
http://ryanandcaseyliquors.com/index.cfmp=p.20&title=center5th+Annual+Green+River+Brewfestcenter
Uninhibited: BCA's 40th Anniversary Party at the Cyclorama
Happy 40th Anniversary Boston Center for the Arts!
Uninhibited @40 is the fitting title that has been given to the anniversary party for the Boston Center for the Arts. The name "Uninhibited" represents the Center's attitude and approach to supporting and advancing the arts in the city of Boston, which has been now a forty year endeavor so far, with hopefully many more years to come.
The Uninhibited @40 Boston Center for the Arts Anniversary Celebration will take place on June 3, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm at the Cyclorama, 539 Tremont Street, Boston 02116.
Tickets for this event cost $75. This may seem steep but considering all of the entertainment planned for the party, it sounds to be quite worthwhile.
Some of the creative activities to expect include:
*Music by the Toni Lynn Washington Band
*Saxophone by Jared Sims
*Aerial Acrobatics
*Silent Disco w/ DJ BC
*Food from top Boston area caterers
*Boston Center for the Arts' signature cocktails
*A DIY party accessory creation station
*Tarot Card Readings
If you appreciate fine art, wish to show appreciation and support for the Boston Center for the Arts longstanding presence and influence in the Boston arts community, and of course, have the money to do so, the Uninhibited @40 Boston Center for the Arts anniversary party at the Cyclorama sounds like a really time. For information and tickets, here.
Uninhibited @40 is the fitting title that has been given to the anniversary party for the Boston Center for the Arts. The name "Uninhibited" represents the Center's attitude and approach to supporting and advancing the arts in the city of Boston, which has been now a forty year endeavor so far, with hopefully many more years to come.
The Uninhibited @40 Boston Center for the Arts Anniversary Celebration will take place on June 3, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm at the Cyclorama, 539 Tremont Street, Boston 02116.
Tickets for this event cost $75. This may seem steep but considering all of the entertainment planned for the party, it sounds to be quite worthwhile.
Some of the creative activities to expect include:
*Music by the Toni Lynn Washington Band
*Saxophone by Jared Sims
*Aerial Acrobatics
*Silent Disco w/ DJ BC
*Food from top Boston area caterers
*Boston Center for the Arts' signature cocktails
*A DIY party accessory creation station
*Tarot Card Readings
If you appreciate fine art, wish to show appreciation and support for the Boston Center for the Arts longstanding presence and influence in the Boston arts community, and of course, have the money to do so, the Uninhibited @40 Boston Center for the Arts anniversary party at the Cyclorama sounds like a really time. For information and tickets, here.
Boston Events: May 23, Sunday
Boston Theatre Marathon
Sunday, May 23rd
12pm Noon - 10pm
Boston Center for the Arts, Stanford Calderwood Pavillion, 527 Tremont St., Boston
617.353.5443
$25/Advance, $30/Door
The Boston Playwrights' Theatre 12th Annual Boston Theatre Marathon will feature 50 ten minute plays by 50 New England Playwrights presented by 50 New England Theatre Companies, all in a span of ten hours. The Boston Theatre Marathon is made possible through a grant from The Humanities Foundation at Boston University and will showcase some of the best of the Boston area's Playwrights, Actors and Directors. Proceeds from this Boston theater event will benefit the Theater Community Benevolent Fund. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $30 or in advance for $25.
They Might Be Giants Family Concert
Sunday, May 23, 2010
12pm &3pm (Sold Out)
The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington
781-646-4TIX (4849) (tickets)
All Ages
$22
They Might Be Giants, alternative rock band and present time creators and performers of children's music will be at The Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA to play a concert for families, to benefit the Boston by Foot non-profit. They will be performing songs for families and kids that both educate and entertain, including tunes from their latest album, Here Comes Science. Get They Might Be Giants Tickets.
Food Not Bombs 30th Anniversary Festival
May 23, 2010
12pm to 5pm
Boston Common, Park Street T Stop., Tremont St & Park St. Boston
All Ages
FREE
Food Not Bombs, the group of anti-nuclear activists who cook for peace began as a small group in Cambridge, MA and now exist all over the world. On May they will hold a festival to celebrate their 30th Anniversary at the Boston Common, near the Park Street T Stop. One can expect to find live music and theatre, informational materials, kids' activities and of course, food. Food Not Bombs
All You Can Eat Hot Dogs, Sausages and Sundaes
Sunday, May 23, 2010
12pm Noon to 5pm
Suffolk Downs, 111 Waldemar Ave., East Boston
617-783-3333
All Ages
$15/Advance, $20/Door, Free/Kids 5 and Under
The Phantom Gourmet's Annual Hot Dog Safari is back again, to take place at Suffolk Downs in East Boston, to raise money for The Joey Fund and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Hot Dog Safari will deliver plenty of activities for adults and kids of all ages to enjoy. Make sure to how up with an empty stomach to take advantage of all you can eat hot dogs, sausages and ice cream sundaes. Additional festivities will include a Hot Dog Eating Contest, Live horse racing, balloons, clowns and face painting and carnival style rides for kids. Buy tickets in advance online, by phone (1-800-MY-SEATS) or at certain Ace Ticket Locations.
Auto Museum Lawn Event: Cadillac Day
Sunday, May 23, 2010
10am to 3pm
Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street Brookline 02445
617-522-6547
All Ages
$10/Car Registration (Driver and 1 Guest), Spectators: $10/Adult, $5/Military, Seniors, Students, Kids 6-12, FREE/Children under age 6
The Lawn Event Season at Larz Anderson Auto Museum will kickoff with Cadillac Day, sponsored by New England Region of Cadillac LaSalle Club. Come hang out with fellow classic car enthusiasts with your own Cadillac or as a spectator. This event is suitable for adults as well as kids of all ages. Pre-Register your car
Uncle Moishy in Concert
Sunday, May 23, 2010
2pm to 3:30pm
Brookline High, 113 Greenough Street, Brookline, MA 02446
(617)731-5330
All Ages
$10 (Children Under Age 2 get in free)
Uncle Moishy, the Jewish Entertainer for kids, will appear live in concert at Brookline High School on May 23rd. The event is sponsored by New England Hebrew Academy and is recommended for kids aged 0-12. Purchase Tickets
Fabulous Trees of JP: Bike Ride Tour
Sunday, May 23, 2010
10am-11am
Ferris Wheels, 66 South Street, Jamaica Plain, 02130
617-524-BIKE (2453)
All ages bike riders
FREE
Rich Gargiulo, Landscaper and Arborist will lead a bike ride tour around Jamaica Plain to identify and discuss 10 unique trees of the JP Boston neighborhood that are believed to be exceptional in their existence. The bike ride tour will move at a slow, easy pace and all members of the family are invited to participate. The group will meet at 10am in front of the Ferris Wheels Bike Shop.
Sunday, May 23rd
12pm Noon - 10pm
Boston Center for the Arts, Stanford Calderwood Pavillion, 527 Tremont St., Boston
617.353.5443
$25/Advance, $30/Door
The Boston Playwrights' Theatre 12th Annual Boston Theatre Marathon will feature 50 ten minute plays by 50 New England Playwrights presented by 50 New England Theatre Companies, all in a span of ten hours. The Boston Theatre Marathon is made possible through a grant from The Humanities Foundation at Boston University and will showcase some of the best of the Boston area's Playwrights, Actors and Directors. Proceeds from this Boston theater event will benefit the Theater Community Benevolent Fund. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $30 or in advance for $25.
They Might Be Giants Family Concert
Sunday, May 23, 2010
12pm &
The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington
781-646-4TIX (4849) (tickets)
All Ages
$22
They Might Be Giants, alternative rock band and present time creators and performers of children's music will be at The Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA to play a concert for families, to benefit the Boston by Foot non-profit. They will be performing songs for families and kids that both educate and entertain, including tunes from their latest album, Here Comes Science. Get They Might Be Giants Tickets.
Food Not Bombs 30th Anniversary Festival
May 23, 2010
12pm to 5pm
Boston Common, Park Street T Stop., Tremont St & Park St. Boston
All Ages
FREE
Food Not Bombs, the group of anti-nuclear activists who cook for peace began as a small group in Cambridge, MA and now exist all over the world. On May they will hold a festival to celebrate their 30th Anniversary at the Boston Common, near the Park Street T Stop. One can expect to find live music and theatre, informational materials, kids' activities and of course, food. Food Not Bombs
All You Can Eat Hot Dogs, Sausages and Sundaes
Sunday, May 23, 2010
12pm Noon to 5pm
Suffolk Downs, 111 Waldemar Ave., East Boston
617-783-3333
All Ages
$15/Advance, $20/Door, Free/Kids 5 and Under
The Phantom Gourmet's Annual Hot Dog Safari is back again, to take place at Suffolk Downs in East Boston, to raise money for The Joey Fund and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Hot Dog Safari will deliver plenty of activities for adults and kids of all ages to enjoy. Make sure to how up with an empty stomach to take advantage of all you can eat hot dogs, sausages and ice cream sundaes. Additional festivities will include a Hot Dog Eating Contest, Live horse racing, balloons, clowns and face painting and carnival style rides for kids. Buy tickets in advance online, by phone (1-800-MY-SEATS) or at certain Ace Ticket Locations.
Auto Museum Lawn Event: Cadillac Day
Sunday, May 23, 2010
10am to 3pm
Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street Brookline 02445
617-522-6547
All Ages
$10/Car Registration (Driver and 1 Guest), Spectators: $10/Adult, $5/Military, Seniors, Students, Kids 6-12, FREE/Children under age 6
The Lawn Event Season at Larz Anderson Auto Museum will kickoff with Cadillac Day, sponsored by New England Region of Cadillac LaSalle Club. Come hang out with fellow classic car enthusiasts with your own Cadillac or as a spectator. This event is suitable for adults as well as kids of all ages. Pre-Register your car
Uncle Moishy in Concert
Sunday, May 23, 2010
2pm to 3:30pm
Brookline High, 113 Greenough Street, Brookline, MA 02446
(617)731-5330
All Ages
$10 (Children Under Age 2 get in free)
Uncle Moishy, the Jewish Entertainer for kids, will appear live in concert at Brookline High School on May 23rd. The event is sponsored by New England Hebrew Academy and is recommended for kids aged 0-12. Purchase Tickets
Fabulous Trees of JP: Bike Ride Tour
Sunday, May 23, 2010
10am-11am
Ferris Wheels, 66 South Street, Jamaica Plain, 02130
617-524-BIKE (2453)
All ages bike riders
FREE
Rich Gargiulo, Landscaper and Arborist will lead a bike ride tour around Jamaica Plain to identify and discuss 10 unique trees of the JP Boston neighborhood that are believed to be exceptional in their existence. The bike ride tour will move at a slow, easy pace and all members of the family are invited to participate. The group will meet at 10am in front of the Ferris Wheels Bike Shop.
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