365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

When:
Friday, Sep 25, 2015 6:00p - 
7:30p

Where:
Massachusetts Bay Line Vessels, MV New Boston 
60 Rowes Wharf 
Boston, MA 02210

Admission:
$14

"Unwind from the week and treat yourself to a crisp craft beer tasting on this 90-minute evening harbor cruise. Learn about the brewing process from the makers themselves, all New Englanders, while exploring new flavors and varieties. You'll enjoy three different beer samples, along with spectacular seasonal views, as the sun goes down behind Boston's beautiful skyline and the city comes alive with lights. There's also a cash bar on board for a real happy-hour style celebration on the water. "

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"ArtWeek Boston is an initiative of the Citi Performing Arts Center, whose mission is to be a champion for nonprofit innovation in Boston and provide arts and entertainment to the greater community. ArtWeek Boston is a twice-annual 10-day collection of events throughout the city that features unexpected and creative experiences that are interactive or offer behind-the-scenes access to artists or the creative process. "

Fall ArtWeek will be September 25– October 4. For more information on events, go to http://www.artweekboston.org/

Marvel at the spectacular New England countryside on this scenic fall foliage tour from Boston. Bring your camera along for a drive east among gently rolling hills to small towns in Massachusetts and New Hampshire dotted with age-old taverns, colonial churches, farms and prairies, all featuring a beautiful display of autumn’s stunning colors. Visit Willard Brook State Forest, explore a quaint New England tavern nestled among the mountains, and enjoy a guided visit of an apple orchard to see how local cider is made. Your guide will navigate fall's changing colors as you tour across Boston, making stops in quiet New England towns along the way for you to capture photos of the brilliant landscape. 

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Don't miss our October homebuying class!

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!

"Taste for yourself why French wine and fine chocolate are a match made in heaven! After a sold-out tasting event at the French Cultural Center last year, the award-winning chocolatiers at Chocolate Therapy are back to teach you how to taste and pair these two superfoods, and to guide you through sampling four mind-blowing assortments created according to the season.

Relax and learn insights about chocolate "from bean to bar," how to properly taste and pair, and sample four soothing summer creations, including a Pomegranate Truffle paired with Côtes du Rhône. We'll explore a variety of light and bright fruity flavor combinations drawing from a number of different red and white wine varietals."

For more information, click here. 

Brunch gets all of the attention, but breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Get to one of these great breakfast spots in Boston (provided by Thrillist) if you're looking for some tried and true breakfast foods. 

1. Henrietta's Table | Harvard Square

"What you’re getting: Malted waffle and red flannel hash
 
Henrietta’s Table is your classic farmhouse kitchen nestled inside Harvard Square's Charles Hotel -- but don't let the fact that it's in a hotel deter you. Known for its hearty, New England farm-to-table fare and local ingredients, HT serves up burly breakfast plates like cream chipped beef on buttermilk biscuits and sirloin with eggs, not to mention its popular red flannel hash with poached eggs and malted waffle with homemade apple butter."

2. Blunch | South End

"What you’re getting: Sausage eggwich and a chocolate chip cookie
 
Sometimes you just want a sandwich for breakfast and for those times, you go to Blunch. Think thick, fluffy frittata-style eggwiches and warm toasty bagels filled with melted mozzarella, smoked turkey, and spicy aioli."

3. Zaftigs | Brookline

"What you’re getting: Banana stuffed French toast, potato pancakes, and corned beef hash and eggs
 
The only complaint about breakfast at this Jewish deli is that weekend lines can be OUTRAGEOUS. Luckily, Zaftigs serves breakfast all day, every day. Enjoy fan favorites like the challah French toast and the corned beef hash and eggs."

"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."

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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

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