@BostonAttitude Top Picks for the Weekend July 15 -17, 2016

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Top Boston Picks for the Weekend July 15 -17, 2016

It's now late July and I have to apologize for the late post, I have been out enjoying Boston this summer. Last night I stopped off to see Smash Mouth at Outside the Box on Boston Common. I then stopped in at the OTBi after party hosted at the Revere Hotel Rooftop.  So I was a little busy today playing catch up. 

Here's my @bostonattitude "TOP PICKS" for this weekend around Boston.

Get out and "Experience Boston" 

Outside the Box - If you haven't heard about this event yet, please come out from under the rock you have been hiding under. The Boston Common is alive with FREE live performances from local artists and headline acts. It's all free and open to the public. 

Bao Bao Grand Reopening - Chinatowns favorite bakery is reopening on Saturday July 16, 2016 with a lion dance celebration and samples of their amazing pastries. Stop by at 11am and after visit their sister venue Double Chin just next door.  

South End Open Market @ Ink Block - Every Sunday through October Boston has an awesome Open Market with Food Trucks, Farmer's Market, Artists and Designers and Sips and Shops Beer Garden brought to you by Boston Calling.

Babes Bike Boston - Join Femmechanics for their 2nd Annual BABES BIKE BOSTON ALLEYCAT! BBB is an alleycat for FTW (femme and/or trans and/or women) riders of all biking abilities! Kicking off at Copley Square at 4pm on Saturday. 

WGBH Craft Beer Fest - Love beer? This event is for you. Celebrate the 4th annual Craft Beer Fest with music performances while sampling some of New England's best beers. Oh and enjoy some awesome local eats from Boston food trucks too.  

Herb Chambers Coffee & Cars - On Sunday, July 17, Herb Chambers will host the early morning meet-up of classic, vintage and specialty car owners and enthusiasts from all over New England at his Flagship Motorcars of Lynnfield dealership located on Route 1. 

NAMASTE Yoga at ICA Boston - Join PopupAsana and some of your favorite yoga instructors for an all-levels yoga class at the ICA's awesome deck overlooking the Boston waterfront.

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The @BostonAttitude TOP PICKS for the Weekend of July 8 - 10, 2016

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The @BostonAttitude TOP PICKS for the Weekend of July 8 - 10, 2016

It's Friday, the weekend is here and like always we have found some fun things for you to do around Boston.  

This week I have searched through many events to put together the BEST picks on what's happening around Boston for you.

Have a great weekend!!

Free Fun Fridays - Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation every Friday, from the end of June through the end of August, multiple sites are open for free. 

Happy Gilmore at Lawn on D - Crush some Downeast Cider and watch Happy Gilmore on the Big Screen. See this weekends Lawn on D schedule here.

7th Annual World Naked Bike Ride Boston - If you haven't heard Saturday, July 9, 2016 is the World Naked Bike Ride. And if you are wondering? It is exactly what it sounds like. Hundreds will bare what they dare and ride through the streets of Boston and Cambridge. This could be a warning too? 

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Boozy Brunch with DJ JesseJess at Double Chin - Brunch meets Asian Fusion. Double Chin, a modern Hong Kong Style cafe in Boston's Chinatown will have a live DJ , Bloodys and Mimosas along with some of the most creative brunch items for your dining pleasure.   

Racing and Food Truck Festival at Suffolk Downs - Live racing return to Suffolk Downs this weekend with Food Trucks, Bounce Houses and plenty of fun for the whole family.

Epic Silence Dance Party - A floating dance party is happening in Boston, this Saturday.  Meet up at Fountain outside the Park Street T Stop at 8:45 and dance your way around Boston. ****DUE TO RAIN FORECASTED THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 23RD. 

JP Porchfest - The 3rd annual Jamaica Plain Porchfest is this Saturday. Celebrate the porch in JP with music, theatre, dance, spoken storytelling and circus arts. 

South End Open Market at INK Block!! - Every Sunday through October Boston has an awesome Open Market with 14 Food Trucks, 20 Farmer's Market 120 Artists and Designers and Sips and Shops brought to you by Boston Calling.

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6 Burgers To Try For National Burger Day Around Boston!!

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Who doesn't love a good burger? Ok, not everybody I know. But if you do it's #NationalBurgerDay  Here's 6 awesome burgers to try around Boston today!! 

Tony C's Sports Bar and Grill - #25 Burger – Vermont cheddar, crispy pork belly, fried egg, smokey hoisin sauce, sesame brioche, served with hand-cut French Fries 

 Jerry Remy's - Remy Burger  – cheddar, bacon, crispy onions, Remy roll 

5 Napkins - Onion Blue Burger - Ground beef, Maytag blue cheese, caramelized onions. crispy shallots on a sesame seed brioche roll. 

Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse -“Better Burger” – Kobe beef and mushroom burger, crispy pork belly, spicy fresh avocado

Burger Dive - Brunch Burger  with lettuce, tomato, cage-free fried egg, cheddar cheese & bacon!

TAMO Bistro + Bar TAMO Burger – Cheddar Cheese, Caramelized Onion, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche Bun

For those grill masters, here's a burger I know I will be trying this Summer.  

The BBQ Pit Boys, Beer Can Bacon Burger!! 

Cover Photo - The Brunch Burger from Burger Dive.

All images provided by restaurants mentioned.  

The Morning After!! 12 places around Boston for New Years Day Brunch

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New Years Day Brunch/Breakfast and Bloody Marys!!

It's the first day of the year and all resolutions officially start tomorrow. Waking up at noon is totally acceptable. So introduce yourself to the person sleeping next to you, call an Uber and go grab the hair of the dog!!

~ Happy New Year from John @BostonAttitude 

Scollay Square - Will be serving New Years Day Brunch from 11am  - 3pm with a Make your own Bloody Mary Bar + $4 Mimosas 

Grafton Street Pub - Will be serving Brunch New Years Day with items like Texas Style French Toast with fresh Banana, Avocado Benedict, Steak and Eggs and your New Years Resolution "EAT BETTER"     

Taj Hotel Boston - Brunch like a King with prime rib, chilled seafood in the Taj of Boston. $85.00 per person with 4 seatings available  

Art Bar - Open for New Years with a Bloody Mary Bar and a Brunch menu with Clam Chowder, Biscuits and gravy, Fresh Lobster Eggs Benedict and more. 

Earls Kitchen Bar - Has New Years Day Brunch 11am - 3pm with favorits like Eggs Benny, Mojitos and Mimosas. Located at Assembly Row in Somerville.   

River Bar - Has a leftover Chinese Food themed Brunch with Scallop rangoon, Chorizo Scotch Quail Eggs, Bourbon French Toast and more. 

Island Creek Oyster Bar - Brunch in Kenmore Sq. with an a la carte brunch and the a special Breakfast Sandwich that I might pre-order now. (House-Cured Bacon, Fried Egg, and Cheddar Cheese on a Buttermilk Biscuit, topped with Truffle Honey). 

Lincoln Tavern - Offering the 3rd Annual Holiday Hangover Brunch from 10am - 3pm 

Puritan & Company - Opens for Brunch with an award winning a la carte brunch menu and fresh baked pastries 

Tremont 647 - So no need to get dressed up here, The New Years Day Pajama Brunch is on. Roll out bed and go!! 

Zaftigs Delicatessen - Voted Best Breakfast for a reason. Have a classic deli sandwich, corned beef hash, or my personal favorite the "Banana-Walnut Pancakes" Opens at 8am in Brookline  

South Street Diner -  So maybe you don't want to go home and just go straight to brunch or (late night eats) This 24 hour hot spot will be the place to be at 3am but open all day for New Years Day Brunch Burgers and Good Times