@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.

Keep up with BostonAttitude and all my happenings on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. 

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Your @BostonAttitude July 4th Weekend!!

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Here's the 411 of July 4th in Boston!

Happy Birthday America!!

 

Boston is one of the best places to celebrate the birth of America, After All, we did have a little role in the birth of our great country. Here's our @BostonAttitude TOP PICKS to celebrating July 4th in and around Boston!! 

Have a Happy & Safe July 4th!!!

Boston Harborfest - The country's largest 4th of July Celebration with 100s of family activities over a four days period. From the Opening day celebrations to Duck Tours and live entertainment Harborfest has something for the whole family.

The July 3rd/4th at the Hatch Shell /July 4th Spectacular -This year's Boston Pops Firework Spectacular Features Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato. It will be televised on WBZ-TV. See Schedule Below

Red, White & Blue Sangria @ Davio's Boston

 

Davio's Boston Special July 4th Special Menu Items- On July 2 & 3rd Davio's Boston has one hell of a special burger for you to try. It also pairs nicely with their special Sangria. 

 

Surf N’ Turf Burger @Davio's Boston

Cask n' Flagon Marshfield - Check out this all-star July 4th Weekend lineup fit for America's birthday with specials from the bar, kitchen and more... 

 

All American Hot Dogs at Legal Sea Foods Charles Square - July at the Legal Sea Foods in Charles Square is all about the classic American Hot Dog. Stop in this weekend or all of July and grab one. 

 

See the Queen Mary 2 - Queen Mary 2 will be docked in Boston from noon July 4th, docking overnight for our fireworks spectacular and sets sail again Tuesday July 5th.

Other July 4th Celebrations in Massachusetts - Newton, Natick, Needham, Burlington, Lexington, Quincy, Chatham, Springfield.

The Boston Red Sox are playing at home this July 4th Weekend  -   (See Schedule Here)

 

The USS Mesa Verde will be docked at the North Jetty in the Boston Seaport - Stop off, take a photo or a tour of this awesome US. Naval Ship

 

Red White & Ewe at the Liberty Hotel - Celebrate the 4th at the Liberty Hotel with a creative menu of Lamb, Live music and tasty Libations.  

5th Annual Sam Adams Independence Day Bash -   For the fifth year on the 3rd of July Ned Devine's in Faneuil Hall rocks out with a special night of live music and of course Sam Adams Brew. 

 Fourth-A-JuLuau at Bukowskis Tavern -  Bukowskis in Cambridge’s Inman Square will host a luau-themed celebration in honor of our nation’s fiftieth state. Grass Skirts coconut bras and the Hawaiian Luau Burger + more. An event not to miss.  

 Coppersmith CountryFest -  On July 3rd, Coppersmith will host the first annual “Coppersmith CountryFest,” an all-day party featuring live country music, a special barbecue menu, a cornhole tournament and a mechanical bull that will be onsite from 12pm-4pm for those brave enough to hop on for a ride. Country 102.5FM will be onsite with prizes and giveaways that include tickets to the sold out Kenny Chesney show on August 26th at Gillette Stadium.

River Bar  - Throwback to 1996 with looping “Independence Day” sci-fi flick all day with subtitles on their indoor and outdoor HDTVs. Plus, they have created special themed cocktails for the occasion. 

Massachusetts State Police Security Information for July 3  & 4 Esplanade Events

 The MBTA Schedule for July 4, 2016 

Keep up with BostonAttitude and all my happenings on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. 

@BostonAttitude Top Picks for the weekend!! June 24 -26, 2016

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Your Boston Weekend - June 24, 25, 26, 2016 

I don't know about you, but I still can't get over that next weekend is July 4th weekend!! Time flies when you're having fun, I guess. The weather is forecasted to be sunny and in the 80's and like always Boston has so much going on!! Here's the @bostonattitude top picks for this weekend!! 

Highland Street #FreeFunFridays - Starting today June 24, 2016 and all summer long, enjoy FREE access to 8 cultured institutions complements of the Highland Street Foundation 

Image of the 2015 Cambridge City Dance Party by 617Images.com 

19th Annual Chef in Shorts - The most epic summer cooking event in Boston. Where the best local chefs fire up the grills and present the best barbecue in the city!! 

Cambridge City Dance Party - Every year thousands of people gather in front of the steps of Cambridge City Hall for an epic dance party. Celebrate community and the start of the summer this Friday night. See Photos from last years dance party by 617 Images HERE

Boston Jerkfest -  Maybe you like it hot, or very hot? Both ways this family fun event celebrating caribbean food and fun, featuring Jamaican jerk spice food is for you. 

Lawn on D Weekend Lineup - This weekend's lineup has something for everyone with the screening of Jaws, fitness classes, plenty of food, beer and more... 

Taste of Allston - On Saturday June 25, 2016 enjoy food from 20 local restaurants, live music, lawn games and plenty of family fun at the Taste of Allston. 

NE Open Market at Ink Block - Every Sunday with local artists and designers showcasing their work, farmers market, food trucks and beer and wine...

SoWa Open Market - Arts and Crafts, Farmers Market, Food Trucks and a Beer & Wine Garden 

Sunday Parland Games - Almost every Sunday this summer enjoy FREE games and activities at Cambridge North Point Part. 

Keep up with BostonAttitude and all my happenings on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. 

Cover Image of the 2015 Cambridge Dance Party by 617Images.com

@BostonAttitude Picks for what to do this weekend!! June 17 -19, 2016

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Happy #617Day everyone, the weather is perfect and here's the @bostonattitude picks of things to do around Boston this weekend. 

Sam Adams Cornhole Tournament at Lawn On D - Grab your best cornhole partner and compete at the Sam Adams Cornhole Tournament. See this event and the whole Lawn on D weekend calendar here.  

Donna Summer Roller Disco Party on City Hall Plaza - Celebrate the life of dorchester's own and disco queen Donna Summer with outdoor roller disco party. 

Glow in the Park -  Eat, drink and play lawn games on the Greenway with Glow on the Park!! 

Fort Point Open Studios - Twice each year the artist of Fort point open their studios to the public. This weekend stroll through the Fort Point and experience the art, industry and awesome community.  

Sierra Nevada Beer Camp - 30 of the best brewers and Boston's best food trucks all on Boston's City Hall Plaza for a day of suds in the sun.  

Joe's Jazz & Blues Festival - The brainchild of Mayor Joe Curtatone, who played trumpet in the Somerville High School Jazz Band, the annual Jazz & Blues Fest will take over Powderhouse park in Somerville. 

The 9th Annual Make Music Harvard Square - The Harvard Square Business will be celebrating the summer solstice with the 9th annual Make Music Harvard Square. This FREE live music festival has more than 125 performers on 10 different stages.  

SoWa Open Market - Arts and Crafts, Farmers Market, Food Trucks and a Beer & Wine Garden 

NE Open Market at Ink Block - The best Artist, designers and Farmers Market, Food Trucks, Adult beverages all happening at INK Block Boston

Celebrate Father's Day at the Franklin Park Zoo - FREE Admission for all Dad's on Father's Day!! 

Take Dad to Kane's Handcrafted Donuts for the Ultimate Father's Day Treat!! 

The Wilson Farms Strawberry Festival  - The 31st annual Strawberry Festival is Free and open to the public with plenty of games prizes and family fun all weekend long.  

Pink Wine & Pintxos - Regional tapas and chilled rose will cover the bar at Drink as it transforms into a bustling Spanish tapas bar for one afternoon only.

Keep up with BostonAttitude and all my happenings on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. 

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The Foundry on Elm “Beer Dinner Series” September Line Up

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The Foundry on Elm “Beer Dinner Series” provides an open invitation to all lovers of fine food and proper ale.

Every Thursday in July, Foundry on Elm features a two-course prix fixe menu paired with suds from a different brewery for only $20 beginning at 5:00pm.

The Line up 

***No reservations required. The “Beer Dinner Series” two-course prix fixe menu is available for guests ages 21+ with a valid ID

 www.foundryonelm.com.  facebook.com/foundryonelm  

Image from facebook.com/foundryonelm 

Sip Rosé while joining the fight against breast cancer.

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End the summer sipping rosé while joining the fight against breast cancer. It all starts Friday August 14, 2015. For 18 days you'll enjoy complementary pours of rosé when you split the check and dine with participating Reserve restaurants. If you are new to reserve they will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen Massachusetts™ to help fight breast cancer when you enter the code: RoseForDays. 

Remember to share your experiences by using #rosefordays on Twitter and Instagram!

Participating Restaurants

 

  • Les Zygomates

  • Ole

  • Oleana

  • Puritan & Company

  • Ribelle

  • Study

  • Sycamore.

  • Taberna de Haro

  • The Merchant

  • Townsman

  • Trade

  • Troquet

  • Waban Kitchen

  • West Bridge

  • L'Espalier

 

  • La Brasa

  • Empire

  • Red Lantern

  • Deuxave

  • Commonwealth

  • Alden & Harlow

  • The Sinclair

  • B&G Oysters

  • Sportello

  • The Butcher Shop

  • 51 Lincoln

  • Bel Ari

  • Bergamot

  • Bondir

  • Bondir Concord

  • Boston Chops

  • Centre Street Cafe

  • Casa B

  • Comedor

  • Craigie on Main

  • Journeyman

Download the Reserve app today. 

@BostonAttitude what to do August 7 - 9, 2015 around Boston

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It's the first weekend in August and here's my choices on what to do around Boston.  

Friday 

North End Festivals - This weekend August 7 -9   Madonna Della Cava Feast - Food & Entertainment all weekend long in the streets of the North End.

MFA First Fridays - Enjoy Fine Art, Music, Signature Cocktails, Tapas  and good vibes at the MFA Boston. 21+ with positive I.D. from 6 -9:30 pm 

SoWa First Fridays - Over 60 artists open up their studios for public viewing in the SoWa Artist Guild.  Check out the local restaurants and small bushiness of the SoWa district on the first Friday of the Month.

ICA First Fridays - White Hot, the ICA White party with oysters, tunes by DJ Frank White, and samples of UFO White for ICA memenbers.  

Saturday

PorchFest at Lawn on D -  Boston's favorite outdoor space will be hosting a full day of local music, food and beverages. PorchFEST is a national moved encouraging local musicians to perform on front porches one day per year.

Magic 106.7 Family Film Festival - Every Saturday through August 29, enjoy a free family-friendly film under the stars at the Shops at the Prudential Center South Garden 

Sunday

Riverside BBQ series #4 - Here's your last chance to get out and enjoy this summer series. This is a pop-up BBQ, music festival and beer fest wrapped up in to one.  

Also Check out the @BostonAttitude picks for August, 2015 

Cool down at Davio's with some "Boozy Italian ice"  

Hungry after Midnight? Here's a list of where you can eat around Boston. #BosLateNite EATS