365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

"Raise a stein and celebrate Octoberfest at the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery! 

The Samuel Adams brewery will be celebrating Octoberfest with fall beers (including Pumpkin Batch, Hoppy Red, Harvest Pumpkin, Fat Jack, and of course, OctoberFest), the Barrel Room Collection, and some specialty beers available only at the Boston Brewery. The brewery will also have delicious local foods and a live German bands. 

And, the 2015 Samuel Adams National Stein Hoisting Competition is here and Samuel Adams is looking for OctoberFest drinkers who want to compete for stein hoisting immortality. New this year, the three strongest men and women from around the country will compete in the ultimate arena…on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The top three longest times in the country (male and female) will compete for the national title on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Do you have what it takes? Stein hoisting details here."

Click here to buy tickets!

Don't miss the last few weeks of Mayor Walsh's Movie Nights. Enjoy the warm summer nights for a few more weeks and head to Classics on the Common at Frog Pond. Here is the upcoming schedule:

September 18: The Goonies 
September 25: Back to the Future

Movies begin at dusk, but be sure to come a little early to get a great spot!

Participating breweries include Blue Point Brewing Company, Cape Ann Brewing Company, Clown Shoes Beer, Coronado Brewing Company, Downeast Cider House, Goose Island Beer Company, Ipswich Ale Brewery, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Mayflower Brewing Company, Newburyport Brewing Company, Paper City Brewery, Safe Harbor Beer, Samuel Adams, Shock Top, Smuttynose Brewing Company, Tuckerman Brewing Company, Wachusett Brewing Company and Yuengling. Other beverage vendors will include Capriccio Sparkling Sangria. 

Proceeds from Ales and Tails will support the operation and continued growth of Zoo New England, its education programs and conservation initiatives. 

Tasting tickets cost $40 in advance and $50 on the day of, with designated driver tickets available for $20 in advance and $25 on the day of. "

"Always wanted to bedazzle something but never found the right moment? Embarrassed yourself at dinner parties by confusing prosecco and champagne? Is your life goal to do yoga harborside but no one’s invited you to their beach house? Check all of these off your list – and then some – at ICA After 5, the new series of dynamic Friday evening programming, which launched 9/11! 

Join the ICA for tastings, artisan demonstrations, DIY workshops, and more every Friday from 5-8 PM in the Water Café (except for First Fridays – but that’s a whole other story)."

Schedule for the fall:

Friday, September 18 
Ocean Flow Yoga 
Find your Zen with henna art and a downward dog 

Friday, September 25 
Instagram Latte Art 
Get more double taps of your double shots 

(No event on Friday, October 2 -- that's ICA First Friday) 

Friday, October 9 
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice 
Forget the haters and embrace our favorite fall beers and bites

Click here for more info.

Last chance to sign up for our September Home Buyer Event! Prepare for the fall market!

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! 

Signing up is easy, just click the banner below!

Guests will sample dishes from several Seaport restaurants such as Temazcal, LTK, and Barking Crab, while listening to music and getting to know other Seaport District employees. Participating restaurants are being announced on the event's social media pages. Follow @TasteSeaport on Twitter and Facebook for details. 

Shuck and suck at Oyster Festival 2015!

Prepare yourself for shell-shock, but the good kind, during Legal Sea Foods 7th Annual Oyster Festival. All LSF locations will serve a special bivalve bonanza menu with tasty treats like fried Buffalo oysters, roasted oysters (with smoked chorizo butter), and up to 14 different raw oyster varieties. There will also be four marquee events, such as “Sip, Slurp and Sup” (September 29th) and “Mollusk Mania” (October 4th). Pro tip: be sure to try the official drink dubbed Deadrise, a potent concoction made with American Harvest organic vodka, muddled cucumber, lime, and grapefruit bitters.

Click here for the full menu. 

"Fun fact: Bay Staters consume more wine per person than the residents of almost any other state -- a whopping 23 bottles a year each! (Only Vermont and New Hampshire have us beat.) Given this obvious oenophilia, it makes sense that bars devoted to sipping, swilling, and slurping the great grape have been cropping up all over Boston. Here’s where the locals go to get some wining with their dining:

1. Sip | Downtown
While the place looks a bit like a gussied-up version of a corporate cafeteria (complete with televisions and angular lighting fixtures), the food is anything but institutional -- the chefs plate everything from fresh sushi to Kobe sliders to bronzed swordfish belly. Wines are served in 2, 6, and 10oz pours and, since Sip's located a stone's throw from the Theater District, it's an ideal place to grab a glass (or two!) before you see Kinky Boots.

2. Belly Wine Bar | Kendall Square

The folks behind popular Cambridge enoteca Central Bottle have created the sexiest wine bar in Boston, complete with mouthwatering meats, exposed brick, good music, and hot people. But Belly has more than just swagger; it boasts a staggering wine list organized by flavor profile and a staff of wine geeks who will happily lead you to a new favorite.

3. Piattini Wine Cafe | Back Bay
With dozens of wines by the glass and a huge selection of bottles, Piattini’s wine list offers something for everyone, from the dedicated wine enthusiast to the friend along for the ride who prefers the chewy tannins and earthy aroma of Charles Shaw. Each wine is accompanied by a card describing its origins, flavor notes, and other facts, making the tapas-style Italian eatery a particularly good place to take less-experienced drinkers who want to sample and learn without derailing your conversation about the Pats."

Read the full article from Thrillist, here. 

Savor Newburyport, a 10-day celebration highlighting Newburyport's exceptional food, drink, shopping, and cultural experiences. From September 17th through the 26th Newburyport will host various events throughout the city; including innovative dining experiences with unique restaurant and shop pairings.

The 10-day celebration will kick off with an Opening Savory Gala on Newburyport’s picturesque waterfront from 6-9pm on Thursday, September 17th. Guests will have the opportunity to sample award-winning food and drinks from over 30 local restaurants and chefs throughout Greater Newburyport.

Throughout the 10-day festival patrons will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to attend special events hosted by local restaurants, shops and small businesses. From Friday, September 18th to Sunday, September 20th there will be Savory Sales.

Savor Newburyport allows local shops, restaurants and chefs to share their passion for food, drink and culture.  The city, who is known for its award-winning food, drinks and shops, couldn’t be more thrilled to showcase their city through Savor Newburyport.

Click here for the full schedule of events.