Saturday, April 14, 2012
Five things to do in Boston this weekend.
1) It’s playoff hockey season, and the Bruins are off to a good start, beating the Washington Capitals 1-0 in overtime Thursday night. It’s nigh impossible to get a ticket to Game 2 through legal channels, but you can take part in the playoff atmosphere around the TD Garden at several Boston landmarks, including The Fours, Sullivan’s Tap and Halftime Pizza. The game starts at 3 p.m. Saturday, but it’s a safe bet the revelry starts well before then. Take the Orange Line to North Station. 2) The good folks at Improv Asylum know how to bring the funny. You can check out their latest effort, “Siri, Can You Title Our Show For Us?” at the group’s main stage on Hanover Street. Tickets are $22 for the 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday shows. Take the …
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Five things to do in Boston this weekend.
1) Brandon Jellison is running the Boston Marathon and needs help making his charitable goal of $3,000. You can help him and Brigham and Women’s Hospital by attending his silent auction 5 p.m. Saturday at The Mission. Take the Orange Line to Roxbury Crossing and walk 11 minutes to The Mission. 2) Geek-culture lovers will descend upon Hynes Convention Center this weekend for Anime Boston 2012. The weekend-long events include gaming, art galleries, karaoke and more. Learn more about the event, pricing, and schedule at the Anime Boston 2012 website. Take the Orange Line to Mass. Ave. and walk eight minutes to Hynes. 3) Anime not your thing? Then make time for the symphony. The Boston Symphony Orchestra, conductor Christoph von Dohnanyi and …
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Five things to do in Boston this weekend.
1) Do you have a high school junior looking to improve her chances on the SAT? Kaplan offers a free test prep class 1 p.m. Saturday at its 15 Parkman St. location. Register for the course at the Kaplan website. Take the Orange Line to North Station and walk 13 minutes to Kaplan. 2) The Harlem Globetrotters are back at the TD Garden for two shows Saturday. Tickets for the family-friendly show start at $25. Take the Orange Line to the Garden at North Station. 3) Post-punk super group Wild Flag takes the Paradise stage 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Fronted by riot grrrl pioneer and all-around indie rock god Carrie Brownstein, the band includes members from Sleater-Kinney, Helium and The Minders. Take the Green Line B to Pleasant Street and walk one …
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Five things to do in and around Boston this weekend. Walking directions are based on the Orange Line, when possible.
1) Happy birthday, Johann The First Lutheran Church of Boston hosts a day of Bach to commemorate the maestro’s 327th birthday. The pipe organ music starts 10:30 a.m. Saturday and includes several programs. Best of all, the event is free. Take the Orange Line to Back Bay and walk 14 minutes to the church. 2) Inspiration on an island Artists take to the water Saturday as the Boston Harbor Islands Alliance hosts a harbor cruise and creative session on Spectacle Island. Artists are encouraged to take photos, set up easels or do what else moves them starting 10 a.m. Saturday. Tickets are $14-$20 and should be ordered in advance. Take the Orange Line to State Street and walk nine minutes to catch a ferry at Long Wharf. 3) Inspiration on the …
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Five things to do in Boston this weekend.
1) Spring officially begins on March 20, but its unofficial start is this weekend at the Boston Flower and Garden Show, which runs through the weekend at the Seaport World Trade Center. Check out the model gardens, open market and other great features. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids, and the doors open daily at 9 a.m.. Take the Red Line to South Station and walk 17 minutes to the center. 2) Classical music lovers take heed: The Old South Church hosts the Freisinger Chamber Orchestra Saturday at 1:30 p.m.. The orchestra will perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s masterpiece “St. Matthew Passion,” which sets parts of the Gospel of Matthew to music. Tickets are $13 at the door. Take the Orange Line to Back Bay and walk five minutes to the…
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Five things to do in Boston this weekend.
1) Worlds collide at Symphony Hall Saturday at 3 p.m. when the Arnie Roth, the Video Game Orchestra and Choir Força perform "Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy". Tickets start at $43.50. Take the Orange Line to Mass Ave. and walk three minutes to the hall. 2) Would anyone ever pay $31 to see a cover band? They would if it’s The Dan Band, the delightfully foul-mouthed musical and comedy act ready to suck the class out of the Wilbur Theater Saturday at 9:45 p.m.. Take the Orange Line to Tufts Medical Center and walk five minutes to the theater. 3) Farmer’s market season is right around the corner, but folks in the know can get delicious, locally grown food and handcrafted wares at the SOWA Winter Market. The market opens Sunday at 6 a…
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Hot Off The T: All events are within walking distance of Orange Line stops on the MBTA.
1.) AUSTRALIAN ACROBATS: Circa is a troupe from Australia that jumps, tumbles and rolls to create a circus atmosphere. At the Paramount Theater on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $50 and $60. Take the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing Station and walk 3 minutes to the theater. 2.) FLAMENCO FESTIVAL: Professional Flamenco dancers perform at the Cutler Majestic Theatre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $40-$65. Take the Orange Line to Chinatown Station and walk 3 minutes to the theater. 3.) GECKOS EXHIBIT: More than 60 exotic geckos are on display at this exhibit at the Museum of Science, through May 6. Free with exhibit hall admission. Take the Orange Line to Community College Station and walk 10 minutes to the museum…
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Five things to do in Boston this weekend.
What do you do when you plan a “Snow Day” event and it never snows? Hold a “No Snow Day” event. Take advantage of the warm winter weather and ride out to Spectacle Island for hiking, campfires, kids activities and more. The boats to the island leave at 10 a.m.. Tickets start at $14. Take the Orange Line to State Street and walk 10 minutes to Long Wharf. If you’re more inclined to stay indoors, check out the Massachusetts Historical Society’s Clover Adams photo exhibit. Adams lived in Boston during the late nineteenth century and routinely took photos of the North Shore area. The society’s free exhibit of her work opens at 10 a.m.. Take the Orange Line to Mass Ave. and walk 12 minutes to the Massachusetts Historical Society. Among the many …
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Five things to do in Boston this weekend.
It’s African-American History Month and it’s one of the warmest winters on record. Take part in both with an African-American Patriots walking tour. The tour starts at the Freedom Trail Visitor Information Center Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets are $6–12. Take the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing and walk three minutes to the . This is your last weekend to see the Museum of Fine Art’s “Degas and the Nude.” The exhibit, co-produced by the MFA and Museé d’Orsay in Paris, showcases pieces painted throughout the artist’s career. Take the Orange Line to the Green Line E Branch to the Museum of Fine Arts Stop and cross Huntington Avenue to the museum. Yes, most of this week’s list is about getting a little culture in before Sunday’s …
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Five things to do in Boston this weekend.
1. Boston has its own set of beloved idiots, but you can get a taste of “American Idiot” this weekend at The Opera House. The critically acclaimed Broadway show is making a limited run in Boston. Check out one of four show times this weekend, while tickets last. Take the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing Station and walk three minutes to the Opera House. 2. There are plenty of places to have a good laugh this weekend. Five venues across town are participating in the Magners Comedy Festival, featuring national acts like The Amazing Jonathan and Tom Papa along with local favorites like Improv Asylum. Shows run throughout the weekend. Click here for walking directions to each of the five venues. 3. Looking for an event kids and parents will …
