365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

"Select Showcase Cinemas locations, along with Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures invite you to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Pretty in Pink (1986) when it returns to cinemas nationwide for a special two-night event on Sunday, February 14 and Wednesday, February 17. Teen sensations Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy drew raves for their starring performances in this bittersweet love story by John Hughes. She's a high school girl from the wrong side of town. He's the wealthy heart-throb who asks her to the prom. As fast as their romance builds, it's threatened by the painful reality of peer pressure. This film is rated MPAA-PG-13. Bonus content not rated.

Sunday, February 14, 2pm
Wednesday, February 17, 7pm

Also showing at Showcase Cinema de Lux Legacy Place (Dedham), Showcase Cinema de Lux Lowell, and Showcase Cinema de Lux Randolph."

From Boston.com: "Looking for a dreamy escape on a winter weekend? These romantic inns and lodges are a cupid’s arrow shot from the slopes. Reserving a romantic rendezvous at any one of these scenic spots should have you looking like a hero from a harlequin novel and skiing this season’s deep snow pack with your smiling sweetheart."

1." Stowe is known as “The Ski Capital of the East” for its seriously steep trails Liftline, Goat, Starr, and National–coined the Front Four. I think this Vermont spot is also the romance resort of the east, for its softer side. It has snow-covered sidewalks, outstanding eateries, and abundant après ski pubs. This town has an alpine elegance that you just don’t find in most ski towns."

2. "The Inn at Round Barn Farm is an idyllic place to stay during your Waitsfield ski trip. Whether you plan to pop the question or renew your vows, the 1910 Round Barn has served as a wedding locale for many lovebirds. You may not make first chair at Sugarbush or Mad River Glen because the three-course breakfast for the inn guests is so good."

3. "Staying at the 142-room Woodstock Inn, you are treated to elegant country lodging, four-star dining, and live jazz in the 1793 replica Tavern. By day, you and your sweetie can carve the fun, but not fearsome ski trails (despite how it sounds) at Suicide Six. Guests of the Rockefeller’s 1969 Inn can also cross-country ski around the resort golf course or snowshoe up Mount Peg or Mount Tom for panoramic views of Vermont, including several perfect vistas to propose."

Since Valentine's Day falls on a Sunday this year, it's the perfect time to spend the whole day doing something extra special. Here are a few ideas:

1. Have a staycation in the city. Many hotels do special Valentine's packages. Find them by clicking here. 

2. Chinese New Year's Parade, Ice Skating & Dim Sum: "The big Chinese New Year Parade in Boston's Chinatown falls on Sunday, February 14 this year - so for a non-traditional Valentine's Day experience, watch the colorful Dragon Dances march up and down the streets. Then head to your favorite Chinatown restaurant for dim sum (or check out our suggestions). Mid-February weather is usually perfect for ice skating - so walk over to Boston Common (depending on where you go for dim sum, just a few blocks away at most) and take a spin on the ice. "

3. Go on a romantic dinner cruise. Gourmet dinner, champagne, & dancing on a boat is never a bad time. Click here to purchase tickets. 

4. Dine in the dark: "Boston’s first dark dining experience has all the makings of the most unique dining experience you’ll ever have.  You’ll dine in our famed Beacon Hill mansion; enjoy a four course dinner as well as inspiring music and a story that ties it all together. Part fine dining, part interactive theater, all fun. Dining in the Dark is a world-wide sensation." Click here to reserve your spot.

5. Stay in. Make dinner. Watch Netflix. 

"Discover an extraordinary world of great wine and food at the 25th Anniversary of the Boston Wine Expo. The 2016 Boston Wine Expo will be pouring more than 1,800 wines from over 200 wineries from around the world, as well as featuring amazing food from some of Boston’s best restaurants, making this anniversary year a feast for the senses. With their Silver Anniversary theme you’ll learn about what’s happened with wine over the last 25 years and more importantly what wine and food trends are emerging for the next 25 years!

Join the ICA for tastings, artisan demonstrations, DIY workshops, and more every Friday from 5-8 PM in the Water Café. 

This Friday February 12th is Love Lettering : "Up your valentine game with DIY card-making! Craft the perfect love note for your sweetie or friends (or frenemies?) and get artsy with Lettering by Liz, who will walk us through calligraphy basics to give your valentine that extra something.

ABOUT THE ARTIST & TEACHER
Liz Roessler is a life-long Bostonian and professional lettering artist with a design studio / classroom in the city’s Leather District. After many years of perfecting her self-taught method, styles, and forms, Liz began offering custom calligraphy design work, including envelope art, seating cards, menus, programs, monogram and logo design, hand-lettering on chalkboards and mirrors, and more. For 25 years, she has provided professional hand-lettering work to a wide variety of clients, including individuals, companies and non-profits of all types and sizes, and some wicked famous people."

Click here for the full ICA Calendar!

Admission to ICA after 5 is included in the regular admission price.

"It has become Boston's "social event of winter season." The first two Monday nights of February in Boston are reserved for the Beanpot, an annual hockey tournament that featues Boston College, Boston University, Harvard and Northeastern. It all started on Dec. 26, 1952 at the old Boston Arena. The next year the Beanpot moved to the Garden, where it has been played ever since and become the official battle for Boston's hockey bragging rights. "

Monday, Feb. 8, 2016
Consolation Game
4:30 p.m.
Championship Game
7:30 p.m.

Even though the Pats didn't make it this year, celebrate the last football Sunday of the season by checking out one of these Boston favorites for Superbowl 50 this Sunday February 7th. 

1. Buff's Pub: "Buff's hasn't announced any Super Bowl specials, but if you want great wings, this is the place to go. The bar has eight televisions"

2. Canary Square : "Serving an all-you-can-eat buffet for $18, with pitchers of Yuengling ($12) and PBR ($10). The buffet menu includes taco salad, pork spare ribs, fried chicken tenders, a taco bar, cheeseburger sliders, and more. The festivities begin at 5 p.m., and cornhole will be set up."

3. Cask'n Flagon: "Right by Fenway, this sports bar has over 60 televisions, so you'll be able to see the game from any seat. The large menu includes barbecue, burgers, big salads, and lots more. For Sunday, there will be themed cocktails named after each team for $8.95 and special appetizers for $5 and under (spanakopita, Buffalo spring rolls, chicken cordon bleu bites, and tater tots)."

4. Cathedral Station: "Serving a pub menu beginning at 4 p.m. Prizes and giveaways every quarter."

5. Clerys: "For $25/person, get a guaranteed table for your group, two beers, and an appetizer sampler platter. There's also a wing-eating contest. 21+"

6. McGreevy's: "Featuring more than 20 televisions, McGreevy's generally offersgame day specials along with the full menu and bar. And confetti cannons."

7. Night Market: "Serving $.50 wings with purchase of an alcoholic beverage. Flavors include tebasaki, numb-numb, dry numb, fu sauce, rendang, coffee barbecue, and black pepper honey. Opens at 5 p.m."

8. Papagayo: "At any Papagayo location, arrive before kickoff, tell your server which team you think will win, purchase a beverage, and stay for the whole game. If you do all of these things, and your team wins, your food will be free. If your team loses, you'll get a free entree for your next visit. Reservations required."

9. Parlor Sports: "One of the coziest little sports bars in town, Parlor Sports is the place to go if you want to drink good beer and eat fun comfort food, from pepperoni rolls to pastrami sandwiches."

10. Sweet Cheeks: "Special menu items for February 7 include fried chicken and waffles; chipotle Buffalo monster wings; fried drumsticks; and a sandwich bar."

"Has cabin fever found your family? The BU FitRec Wonderland has winter themed activities for the entire family! Come by Friday, February 5 from 4 to 7 pm for Ice Climbing at Mt. Barreca, Scooter Sled Races and Snowflake Crafts!”

"We have activities for the entire family from winter crafts to scooter sled races. Come swim, climb our climbing wall and play in the Winter Foam Floor Hockey Classic. "

Located at the Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center, 915 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA.

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Presented by acclaimed experts in the Boston Real Estate Market from Charlesgate Realty Group, as well as local mortgage market experts, our Boston Home Buyer Class is your opportunity to learn the home buying the right way - before you enter a transaction!  Get educated in a casual, fun setting and avoid the pitfalls that can cause financial and emotional problems during the buying process.

Get a $250 Closing Credit just for attending!

That's right! We are offering a $250 closing credit to those who attend the class and purchase their home through Charlesgate Realty. That is free money for starting the process with us!

Attend our FREE Boston homebuying class to learn:

• Renting vs. Buying: Whether it even makes sense for you to buy right now
  • Homebuying process and timeline: How long it actually takes to buy
  • Working with a buyer agent: How it works and whether or not you really need one
  • What mortgages are still available and how much cash you need to buy.
  • Using neighborhood level data (like discount ratios and real time trend graphs) to value properties
  • Negotiating 101: How to craft your offer to drive a hard bargain!
  • Top 10 online resources to aid your home search

Is this class for you?  Well, if you’re looking for a fun, low key, and informal way to learn the Boston real estate market from the experts, then YES!  You’ll have a chance to ask any questions you want and get the straight scoop from us. Plus we’ll have special catered treats by BG Events & Catering!  How can you pass that up! 

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** FRESH OFF THEIR SOLD OUT 21 DAY RUN IN NYC **


February 1: 7:30 p.m.
February 2: 7:30 p.m.
February 5: 10 p.m.

"Fresh off the success of their hit prank show “Too Much Tuna” and the critically acclaimed, sold out run of “OH, HELLO” on (off) Broadway, Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland will leave NYC for the first time in over 40 years to bring “OH, HELLO” to The Wilbur in Boston.

GIL FAIZON (star) is a Tony Award viewing actor and a SAG AFTRA must leave. Faizon currently works as a stand in model for mashed potatoes and other creamed foods. So like when they’re photographing mashed potatoes Gil lies there so they can get the lighting right. His Bar Mitzvah theme was the color brown.

GEORGE ST. GEEGLAND (star) was born in Newark, NJ to verbally abusive parents sometime in the early mid 1940s. In 1971 he published his first novel Rifkin’s Dilemma, a real 70’s novel about masturbation and such. It has aged terribly. St Geegland taught creative writing for 12 years at SUNY Yonkers – Go Zebras! – until he was fired for stuff that is in sealed documents. Along with Gil Faizon he is the co-author and co-star of several plays as well as the hit television show “Too Much Tuna” as seen on Comedy Central’s “Kroll Show.” Spalding Gray personally disliked him and he has chapped hands.

NICK KROLL and JOHN MULANEY are American writers and comedians with many credits. They are thrilled to be working with theater legends Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland. This is their first Off Broadway production."

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