365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

Get it while you can! Participating Ben & Jerry's locations will be giving out free ice cream until 8pm today! 

Locations include The Prudential, Newbury Street and the Park Plaza Hotel location. Ice cream flavors include classics like AmeriCone Dream, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Chocolate Peanut Buttery Swirl. The Free Cone Day also allow fans to try some new flavors such as Salted Caramel Blondie and Hazed and Confused.

"The Huffington Post notes that Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day first came about when founders, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, 'had just survived their first year of running a business.' They were looking to thank their community by giving everyone ice cream and thus, Free Cone Day was born. 35 years later, fans are still reaping the free cone benefits and indulging in plenty of special Ben & Jerry’s flavors."

The lines might be long but it's totally worth it! For more information, check out BenJerry.com.

The Animal Rescue League of Boston will be having dog training classes beginning Thursday, April 10th, and Sunday, April 13th, as well as classes beginning in May.

There are a variety of classes for dogs in different stages of training and life. 

The ARL offers an enriching variety of dog training classes as part of their "commitment to supporting positive relationships between people and their pets."

The ARL's "certified, experienced and caring dog trainers help you teach your dog basic and advanced commands, as well as house and outdoor manners."

To find out more about the ARL Training Classes, or if you are interested in adoption, please go to ARLBoston.org.

The exhibition "Boston Loves Impressionism" is a collection of impressionism art work that were voted as fan favorites from the Museum of Fine Arts. 

"Voters made plain their love for Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece, Houses at Auvers (1890), which earned the most votes (4,464), edging out Claude Monet, who came in second place with 3,543 votes for his iconic Water Lilies (1907). Third place was taken by Edgar Degas’ Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer (original model 1878–81, cast after 1921)––the only sculpture in the contest. These three top vote getters hold a place of honor at the entrance of the exhibition."

"The Somerville Garden Club was founded in 1994 by a group of Somerville residents to promote home gardening as well as the horticultural possibilities of Somerville’s public spaces."

The Somerville Garden Club holds meetings about once a month to discuss gardening tactics and concepts. On Wednesday, April 9th, the meeting's focus is Edible Landscape Design. The meeting will be held from 7-9pm at the Tufts Administration Building. 

"Barbra Emerson, a Principal Master Gardener and enthusiastic grower of both new and heirloom vegetables, will discuss concepts to consider when integrating edible plants into your ornamental garden or adding edible flowers to your vegetable garden. Her goal is to help you have fun and enjoy growing your own healthy food."

All Somerville Garden Club meetings are free and the public is invited to attend. Club member  experience ranges from beginner to expert and have over 200 members. Please click here for more information on the Somerville Garden Club and scheduled meetings.

The Salty Pig, known for their awesome meats and cheeses, will be having a Porkapalooza event on Monday, April 7th.

"Join Executive Chef Kevin O'Donnell and Chef Michael Lombardi Jr. as they welcome some of the finest visiting chefs to duke it out each month at Porkapalooza, a pig battle of skill, culinary creativity, and tasty goodness.

Each Chef will be given one ingredient in common: a pig part. From there they whip up a dish and serve it up family-style where you judge who the winner is. At the end of each dinner, we will raise a complimentary glass to toast the Head Hog, and $100 will be donated to the winner's charity of choice."

Tickets for this event are about $30.00/each and are available online. For more information on this event, please email The Salty Pig at info@thesaltypig.com.

Haven't found the right person yet? Ready to take a chance?

SpeedBoston Dating is a matchmaking service that offers a personal and alternative approach to the traditional meet and greet. The next SpeedBoston Dating event will be held at Mass Ave Tavern in Back Bay on Monday, April 7th. 

Starting in 2007, SpeedBoston Dating has been featured on Bravo's 'Rate the Date' and have participating in numerous events, including the General Motors 'Drive N Date' series. 

Mingle with the "personable hosts, nibble on delightful treats from casually chic menu while enjoying an atmosphere just your speed."

For more information on the SpeedBoston Dating event at Mass Ave Tavern, and future SpeedBoston events, please check out SpeedBostonDating.com.

The Red Sox Home Opener is on Friday and there are a ton of bars that are ideal for having a beer and watching the game. Here are a few suggestions of sports bars in the area that are great to visit if you can't make it to the game. 

West End, The Fours
The Fours is usually a great place to go before a Bruins game and grab a beer but because of their numerous tvs and menu, is also a great place to go and watch the Red Sox, especially if you live in the area and don't feel like traveling to Fenway. The Fours has twenty two beers to choose from and great burgers, salads and wings." Chosen as the number one sports bar in America by Sports Illustrated back in 2005, The Fours has been a fan favorite since opening in 1976."

Downtown, Beantown Pub
Beantown Pub, located across from the famous Granary Burial Ground, is a staple in the Downtown area. Although there are not a ton of tvs, the long bar gives guests front row seats no matter where they are in the pub. Plus, a decent drink list and menu allows fans to watch the game and have a meal without breaking the bank.

Back Bay, Whiskey's & Champions
Whiskey's in Back Bay is your typical sports bar. Tons of TVs, nachos and beers. The crowd gets a little rowdy so if it's too much, check out Champions. Champions is located in The Copley Mall and has a wall of televisions. Because of it's location in the mall and off the beaten path, this bar normally does not get as loud and crowded as Whiskey's, or any of the other bars located on Boylston Street. 

South End, JJ Foley's
The South End does not have a ton of sports bars in the neighborhood but your best bet is JJ Foley's. This cozy bar has a relaxed atmosphere, a ton of history and a decent menu.   

Fenway, Game On 
"With 90 large flatscreens and great surround sound turned up for a Red Sox game, Game On! is definitely a great pre-game, during, or post-game Red Sox bar. Given the location right behind (actually connected to) Fenway Park, the food and beer prices are a little higher than a typical bar, but the atmosphere is great!" If you want to go into Fenway for a drink, it is highly suggested visitors make reservations or get to the area early. 

Watch the Sox play the Brewers @ 2:05 for the Home Opener on Friday, April 3rd!

"Combining hyper ADD with an amusingly acute take on things- Davidoff puts on one of the most high intensity shows in standup- making himself an audience favorite. Voted Top Ten Comedy Albums of 08’ on iTunes and PUNCHLINE magazine, his CD, 'The Point Is…' released on COMEDY CENTRAL RECORDS® proves exactly that point."

Tickets are $20 and are still available online. Please click here for more information on Dov Davidoff's show and tickets!

The 19th Annual Taste of the Back Bay is right around the corner! This event will benefit The Greater Boston Food Bank and will be held at the Prudential Skywalk on Thursday, April 3rd from 6:30pm-9:30pm. 

"The Taste of the Back Bay is an annual sampling of the finest food and drink the Back Bay has to offer!"

Participating restaurants include Abe & Louie's, OAK Long Bar & Kitchen, City Table, Forum and La Voile. Musical entertainment will be provided by Berklee College of Music.

Tickets are $75 for NABB members, $85 for nonmembers, and $100 at the door. 

Please click here for more information on the Taste of Back Bay!

Ready for a bike ride around the Esplanade? Boston, Brookline and Somerville join Cambridge and open The Hubway, the city's bike sharing system, on Wednesday, April 2nd.

"The Hubway team has been hard at work deploying stations, and nearly 100 stations (out of 140) are expected to be operational by April 2nd, with most remaining stations to be rolled out in early April. Please note: stations along Boylston Street in Brookline and Boston will not be deployed until after the Boston Marathon."

Participants can sign up online for a Hubway Membership. There are monthly and annual memberships available. There is also an option for a one/two day rental for those who are visiting or just want to have some fun touring the city on the weekend. 

Interesting in finding out more? Check out TheHubway.com.