365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

Presented by WEEI Sports Radio Network, you can now watch your favorite team play on the large screens at The Lawn on D! 

Munch on yummy eats from GrilleD and grab a cold beverage from The Tent bar while watching the Sox play on screens behind the bar. Show off your own baseball skills with our speed pitch, ongoing wiffle ball games, and more! 

To kick off the event series, The World Series Trophy will be stopping by The Lawn for photo ops. 

Upcoming Sports Sundays:

August 30, 2015

Game starts at 1:10pm

Red Sox vs. New York Mets

Wally the Green Monster will be at The Lawn for a meet and greet and photo ops

September 13, 2015, 2015

Game starts at 1:10pm

Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay

October 4, 2015

Game starts at 3:10pm

Res Sox vs. Cleveland Indians

"As September begins thousands of Allston apartments change hands. As a result the annual unofficial curbside holiday “Allston Christmas” takes place. 

The ultimate FREE event! Find everything from air conditioners to boardgames to deer heads to microwaves. Essentially anything and everything that won't fit in people's moving trucks is up for grabs!"

Check out this heatmap of last year's Allston Christmas from Boston.com

When:
Friday, Aug 28, 2015 3:00p - 4:00p

Where:
Charles River Bistro 
47 David Mugar Way 
Boston, MA 02108

"The Charles River Bistro has something sweet for your whole family! Dig in to our ice cream sundae buffet every Friday, 3:00pm – 4:00pm, throughout September! Create the perfect sundae with all the best toppings and start your weekend off right!"

From Thrillist.com: "Forget the Summer of Gronk, the Summer of Pedro, and the Summer of The Rock. This has been the Summer. Of. Food. The Boston dining renaissance continues, and local chefs have been extra busy feeding the sun-soaked masses. Here are 20 new Hub restaurants you should check out immediately."

1. Babbo Pizzeria e Enoteca | Seaport

"Super-chef Mario Batali has finally landed in Boston with Babbo Pizzeria e Enoteca, an offshoot of his NYC flagship Babbo Ristorante. The sleek space is organized around three Carrara marble-topped bars, while the menu is organized around wood-burning brick oven pizzas, like quattro formaggi and pancetta with crimini and robiola. Of course, signature pastas such as the Bucatini all' Amatriciana are also in the mix alongside Italian small plates (gnoccho fritto) and house-made gelati (dark chocolate, graham cracker). For cheesemongers, be sure to check out the formaggio list with locally made wonders (Babbo ricotta, Wolf Meadow caciotta)."

2. Banyan Bar + Refuge | South End

"The Gallows Group (of the famed Blackbird Doughnuts and The Gallows) is already keeping the South End well-fed, and now they’re just showing off with the recently launched Banyan Bar + Refuge on Tremont St. This modern Asian gastropub melds Eastern and Western flavors into mashups for both its dishes and its drinks. Must-haves include the Umeboshi Old Fashioned (preserved plum-infused rye, Demerara simple syrup, yuzu bitters), kung pow sweetbreads, and cast iron duck confit crispy rice with corn relish, gochujang ketchup, and poached egg. However, the crown jewel is the fried chicken done Ptang-style with dried lime chimichurri and furikake."

3. Crudo | North End

"Deep within our Little Italy, Crudo breaks the culinary mold with pan-Asian tastes and a mix of old/new Japanese cuisine. Executive Chef Kenichi Iwaoka (Ginza, OSUSHI) blends unique ingredients for dishes like Oyster Pearls, a tempura-fried tempter with truffle-honey aioli and fried cilantro; and Lobster Tsunami Makimono with lobster salad and fried leeks perched on a lightly grilled rice cake. If you’re really hungry, dive into the Seafood Pan Fried Noodle loaded with calamari, shrimp, and scallops, and wash that down with the Social Mule (cucumber vodka, ginger liqueur, organic sake, ginger beer)."

"Explore the fabulous public art -- both city-sanctioned and graffiti -- during this walking tour through downtown Boston. The city is home to several museums, but some of the best art in town can be found right on the street, from magnificent murals to sculpture, guerrilla painting and Boston's PaintBox program, which commissions artists to turn utility boxes into sidewalk installations. This walking tour will take you through parts of the Downtown Crossing and Chinatown neighborhoods and over toward the South End and Theater District where you will see a terrific array of public art. 

The Downtown Boston Art Walking Tour includes murals, PaintBox projects and more. The tour is approximately 2.5 hours and includes less than a mile of walking. "

Check out these three coffee shops around Boston, thanks to Boston.com,  to find some of the best coffee in the city:

1.South End Buttery: In addition to great coffee, South End Buttery has a large selection of food, ranging from snacks to full meals. The shop stayed open in some of the harshest days of this past winter, giving South End locals a cozy spot to escape the weather. Address: 314 Shawmut Ave., Boston

2. Caffe Vittoria: This family-owned joint was established in 1929 and is right at the core of the Italian North End. Travel and Leisure selected Caffe Vittoria's hot chocolate as one of the best in the country, and it can be enjoyed on one of their four levels of seating. Address: 290 Hanover St., Boston

3. Ogawa Coffee: Relatively new to the Downtown Crossing area, Ogawa's Japanese coffee is something to behold. The latte art has won international awards, and the shop also serves up a matcha smoothie. It's the first of their stores in the U.S., so visit and feel special. Address: 10 Milk St., Boston

The Liberty Hotel offers some great weekly summer events. Every saturday morning, they pair with the ultra-luxe gym, Equinox, to make sure guests stay bathing suit-ready all summer long.

Participants will enjoy free group yoga sessions with an Equinox instructor outside in The Yard.

This event is completely free and open to the public!

For more Liberty hotel events, click here. 

When: Friday, Aug 21, 2015 10:00a -  Sunday, Aug 23, 2015 5:00p

Where: City Hall Plaza 

"Boston GreenFest is entering its eighth year! The Foundation for a Green Future, Inc., creator and organizer of Boston GreenFest, is working hard with its grassroots planning team to bring lots of amazing new elements to Boston City Hall Plaza this summer. Check out our new Smoothie Garden, Food for Us Forum, and MIT FABGarden Display. 

This festival offers more than just great music and food. It has something for everyone and is FREE to attend. Boston GreenFest provides festival-goers with the chance to learn, connect, and celebrate. You have to be present to experience it. Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your neighborhood! Most importantly, BE there. 

There will be interactive exhibits, forums, presentations, and special features: continuous live entertainment on three stages, Wine & Beer Garden, EcoFashion and ecoArt, BostonGreenFilmFest, EcoRide & Drive, Electric Car Showcase, lots of great kids' activities, delicious food, and much more." 

For more info on this event, click here. 

Whether you're a Boston native or a brand new to the city, it's always fun to learn more about the place you call home. Try out one of these three Boston tours that are absolutely worth your time:

1. Ye Olde Tavern Tours

"Boston’s old taverns are an important part of the city’s history, which is why the Ye Olde Tavern Tours are so popular! In other words, if you love both history and beer, this is the tour you should take. The tours take you on a walk through the historic Freedom Trail but in addition, introduce you to Boston’s historic taverns! These taverns were part of the American Revolution because they were where the revolutionaries would meet and plan things like the Boston Tea Party and discuss the Declaration of Independence."

2. Freedom Trail

"The history of Boston is closely tied to the American Revolution. The Freedom Trail educates visitors on this aspect of Boston’s history by taking visitors to several key Revolutionary Era spots such as Faneuil Hall and the North Church. The nice thing about this tour is that you can either take a “do it yourself” approach or join an organized tour. It’s done completely on foot, which means that you can always meander off the trail to explore some of the neighborhoods."

3. Boston Bike Tours

"If you love exploring cities by bike, the Boston Bike Tours are a perfect option for you! Urban Adventures has created a lineup of first-class tours including tours through Boston, sightseeing in Cambridge, and even a night tour! If you’re an avid cyclist, these tours can also give you insight as to the best cycling routes through the city. Even though Boston is bike friendly, it’s important to take safety precautions when biking."