365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

“Fifty Shades of Bey” is coming to the Oberon for a two-night run May 14 and 15! A very interactive performance by Lipstick Criminals and director Vanessa White, this all Beyoncé-choreographed dance night is sure to be a blast.

"Think you're ready?
Been locked up in the house way too long?

May 14 and 15, pull out that Freakum Dress for
FIFTY SHADES OF BEY

All Beyoncé. All night. All right."

Follow @lipstickcriminals on Instagram (cake by the pound) for behind the scenes photos and videos leading up to the show. #fiftyshadesofbey
 

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Kick off Mother's Day weekend, tomorrow -  May 8th,  at Foxwoods, getting the inside scoop from Boston's  favorite celebrity moms, Alma Wahlberg and Diane Gronkowski, as they dish on their experiences raising their kids.

"Join Alma Wahlberg, mom of celebrities Mark, Donnie, Paul and Jimmy Wahlberg along with Diane Gronkowski, mom of World Champion Rob Gronkowski….and hear their stories up close and personal. Hear the dedication and sacrifices it takes to raise celebrity boys….

 Every guest in attendance will have a chance to win great prizes such as: a pair of diamond earrings, Spa packages and a signed pro football jersey. Plus, every mom will get a rose in honor of Mother’s Day. 

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Now that we're experiencing some top notch spring weather, why not get outside and soak up the sun? Head to your favorite outdoor park and have a picnic!

Here's a helpful tip from Boston.com on how to "Picnic like a boss":"If you’re looking for a way to spend a lazy Saturday — but you’re feeling just plain, well, lazy — call up the pros, and rent a fully loaded picnic basket en route to your favorite greenspace. Central Bottle stocks theirs with Iggy’s baguette, New England cheeses, house-made fig jam, and more, along with your choice of red, white, rose, or beer. 196 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, centralbottle.com"

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 process 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.

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 pizza and beer!  How can you pass that up! 

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In light of Cinco de Mayo, head over to one of these great places for awesome Mexican fare...

1. Olecito | Inman Square

"Olecito is Inman Square’s hidden gem, literally a hole-in-the-wall across the street from sister restaurant, Olé. Locals say it's where you get the most bang for your buck. Expect to get amazing chips, tacos, tortas, and burritos swiftly in a familiarly decorated bright yellow, four-table space."

2. The Painted Burro | Somerville

"In the heart of Davis Square, The Painted Burro offers the crowd an energetic vibe (no doubt due to its proximity to Tufts) combined with an upscale, modern feel. In time for warmer weather, The Painted Burro has already started opening its giant storefront windows, turning indoor dining into one big outdoor fiesta flush with innovative creations such as its crab cake and calamari taco."

3. Lone Star Taco Bar | Allston

"Lone Star boasts as much acclaim with its Mexican street food as it does its mezcal and tequila-based cocktails. The cooly lit taco bar shares owners (and a kitchen) with the much lauded Deep Ellum, and offers up smoked chilies, chorizos, and masa corn tortillas -- all made in-house."

4. El Centro | South End

"Among the nation's top taquerias, chef and owner Allan Rodriguez opened El Centro in Boston’s South End to give the city a Mexican, Sonora-style restaurant with fresh ideas, and creative menu options. Menu highlights include a classic charcoal-grilled Arrachera A La Tampiquena steak with green sauce and the Campechanos tacos, combining carne asada and al pastor. In 2013, the restaurant opened its second location in Brookline with furnishings and art handpicked by the owner, and brought over from his native Mexico."

5. Dorado Tacos | Brookline

"Although considered to be Mexican fast food, Dorado Tacos does not skimp on the quality. The restaurant’s cemitas are set up on toasted sesame seed egg buns with avocado, Oaxaca cheese, black beans, chipotle, and cilantro. The restaurant is value friendly and the perfect spot to grab a quick bite if Mexican is what you’re craving."

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Tomorrow marks the opening day at the South End Open Market and this will be the biggest yet! Featuring 130 indie designers and artists + 17 food trucks + 65 specialty food and farm vendors. The market will be open every Sunday thereafter from 10am-4pm through the end of October.

"The Market sets up on Sundays in a compact three block area along Harrison Avenue and Thayer Street in Boston's South End. The Food Trucks are located at 540 Harrison Ave. Every week, 15-17 food trucks will serve up a variety of mobile cuisines, ranging from grilled cheese sandwiches to brick oven pizza to organic, healthy eats.The Farmers Market is located at 500 Harrison Ave and will feature a mouth watering assortment of locally grown produce, flowers, plants, and gourmet specialty foods.The Arts Market is located at the end of Thayer Street and is a mecca for all things handmade. Only the best of the region's makers and designers are accepted to the market, resulting in a carefully curated selection of well crafted, innovative, fun and funky art and craft."

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You don't have to spend an arm and a leg to have fun in Boston! Check out these free activities, thanks to Thrillist:

1. Try every lawn game imaginable along the Charles: "From May until September, Sunday Parkland Games overtakes that closed stretch of Mem Dr with volleyball, badminton, KanJam, soccer, bocce, cornhole, ladder golf, hula hoops, and tetherball... to name a few"

2. Shoot some stick at Flat Top Johnny's: "Kendall Square’s perpetually chill billiards hall does free pool on select nights, and its Twitter/Facebook pages will tell you when.Kendall Square’s perpetually chill billiards hall does free pool on select nights, and its Twitter/Facebook pages will tell you when."

3. Tone those glutes while hiking Bunker Monument: "Ascending the 294 steps to the top nets you a sweet view of Boston and also buns of steel."

4. Pay homage to the pitcher's mound from the first World Series: "Cy Young, the Sox legend who was almost as good as Tim Wakefield, stands immortalized near Huntington Ave in dark/noble bronze, fiercely staring down an imaginary batter at the site of the inaugural Fall Classic."

5. Commonwealth Museum: "Always free and always informative, this small but potent collection of Massachusetts artifacts includes one of thirteen originals of BOTH the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. Since you’re on Columbia Point, admire one of the best views of the city"

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What are your Kentucky Derby plans? Don't miss the fun at Boston Chops in the South End this Saturday, for the second annual Derby party!