365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

The 2nd Annual Boston Taste of the NFL and Kick Hunger Challenge will take place on Wednesday, November 13th, 2013. The event will be at Davio's Boston from 6:00pm-9:00pm. 

Steve DiFillippo, owner of Davio's, will be hosting the event along with special celebrity guests for an unforgettable night that will benefit The Greater Boston Food Bank. 

"This special evening will feature wines from E&J Gallo Wineries, food tasting of signature Davio’s dishes such as the kobe meatballs and pesto gnocchi and each guest will receive DiFillippo’s new book, 'It’s All About the Guest: Exceeding Expectations in Business & in Life, the Davio’s Way'.

Whether you’re an avid football fan, a wine connoisseur, or one of the six million who’d like to open a restaurant of your own, this is a special night not to be missed."

Tickets are $50.00 and are available for purchase online. 

It's that time of year again. Although its only the beginning of November, CVS (notoriously) already has their Christmas display up and all holiday events are starting to come together. 

The Ugly Sweater Run, which will be in Somerville on Sunday, November 30th, is one of the large upcoming holiday events. This event is fun and festival and also works with Toys for Tots to bring joy to children in need during the holidays.

"The run is approximately 3.1 miles long on city streets. The start line will have snow machines, reindeer games and awesome holiday music. Once you’re on the course, you’ll find holiday themed aide stations every mile – EG – Sled hills (weather permitting), Hot Chocolate aide stations, Christmas Trees lining the streets and more snow.

After the run, participants are welcome to join in the post run festivities which include awards for best real mustache and worst sweater. There will be Sam Adams and hot chocolate after the event. Make sure you bring your ID if you are 21+. 

All participants should leave the donations for Toys for Tots under the large Christmas tree at the event.

Tickets for this event are $39 (registration fee may be applied). Each Ugly Sweater runner receives a custom vintage knit hat, unlimited hot chocolate, two free Winter Lagers (if you’re of age of course!) and a mustache. 

Livingsocial.com is now having a special deal for registered users. Entry for one is only $22.00 for a limited time. Please click here to view special/sign up for livingsocial.com.

John Singer Sargent Watercolors are now at the Museum of Fine Arts until mid January 2014. 

"Presenting more than 90 of Sargent’s dazzling works, this exhibition, co-organized with the Brooklyn Museum, combines for the first time the two most significant collections of watercolor paintings by John Singer Sargent (1856–1925), images created by a consummate artist with daring compositional strategies and a complex technique. 

The 18th Annual Boston Turkish Festival is being celebrated now until December 15, 2013.

"Since its inception in 1996, this unique festival lasts more than a month and it is one of the largest of its kind in the U.S. The Festival theme, 'Colors of Anatolia', reflects the diversity and richness of Turkish culture, ranging from art exhibits, workshops, gastronomic presentations and concerts to Turkish cinema."

Right now, visitors can enjoy the art exhibition "Turuoise Dream: A Journey To The Aegean" at the Howard Thurman Center at Boston University. The artist, Gizem Saka, took inspiration from her hometown of Istanbul and painted bold and colorful works of art. These paintings will be on display at Boston University until December 15th. The gallery is open to the public during the Howard Thurman Center operating hours. 

There are also upcoming events including the Isail Hakki Fencioglu & Group Shtreiml: Jewish Roots and Turkish Blues concert at the Goethe-institut Boston and a documentary and short film competition at the Museum of Fine Arts. 

For further information on the Boston Turkish Festival, please go to bostonturkishfestival.org.

Upstage Lung Cancer presents ' I Could Have Danced All Night' , the Songs of Alan Jay Lerner on Tuesday, November 5, 7:30 pm at The Lyric Stage. 

This one-night only benefit concert honors brilliant Broadway lyricist and playwright, Alan Jay Lerner, best known for his legendary partnership with composer Frederick (Fritz) Loewe. Their Tony and Academy Award-winning compositions include My Fair Lady, Camelot, Gigi, Brigadoon, and Paint Your Wagon.  The Songwriter’s Hall of Fame notes, 'Lerner’s lyrics were marked by warmth and civilized urbanity, coupled with the highest order of craftsmanship.'

This delightful show features some of Boston’s finest musicians and celebrities: Leigh Barrett, Brian De Lorenzo, Hildy Grossman, Paula Markowicz and Scott Wahle. Tim Evans is music director, partnered with stage director Lisa Rafferty, writer of the hilarious MOMologues. Emmy Award-winning A&E critic Joyce Kulhawik stars as celebrity emcee.

Spend an entertaining night with the stars, where your ticket proceeds fund innovative research for early detection and targeted treatment of lung cancer, the most lethal of all the cancers."

The Boston Red Sox won the World Series last night with a victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. And for those of you who aren't quite done celebrating, you can join thousands of others who will be in Boston on Sunday, November 1st for the Boston Red Sox Parade!

In tradition, the Red Sox and affiliates will be on the Boston Duck Tour boats strolling around the city's most popular streets. Although details for the route are still being finalized, the parade is expected to start at 10am in Fenway and head towards the Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston. There are also rumors that the parade might even extend into the Charles River. 

"The duck boats were last used in a championship parade when the Boston Bruins hoisted the Stanley Cup in 2012. The last time the Red Sox made their rounds in the boats was back in 2007."

Parking will be limited and visitors are highly recommended to use public transportation. 

For further information on the Boston Red Sox Parade, please go to Boston.com for updates. The City of Boston may have updates on the cityofboston.gov website when plans are finalized.

Twice a year artists, artisans and visitors celebrate the South Boston Open Studios. On Saturday, November 2nd and Sunday, November 3rd, visitors can walk around The Distillery and admire the work of artists in the area. 

"Visitors can mingle with creative types, tour the unique environments in which art is produced, and make purchases directly from the artists. In addition to art studios, visitors can get a peek into live/work lofts, creative small businesses, and corridors which often serve as gallery space."

The Distillery has two galleries, dozens of artists' studios and live/work loft areas. There are different types of studios, including photography, oil paintings and jewelery. 

For more information on open studios in Boston, click here.  

Here is a list of some of the bars that are getting festive for Halloween thanks to Boston.com. 

Fenway
5th Annual Halloween Weekend Blowout at Landsdowne Pub, several dates
Landsdowne Pub is offering something for everyone this Halloween. On Thursday, Oct. 31, patrons of the Fenway bar can listen to music from Bearfight during The Halloween Ball. Get out your trucker hats and camouflage for the White Trash Party with Dalton and the Sheriffs on Friday, Nov. 1, and on Saturday, Nov. 2, it's time to don your best disco duds with the Boston Common Band. LP is advertising cash prizes, giveaways, games and more. For more information on this venue and events, please check out the Landsdown Pub website. 

Faneuil Hall
RadioBDC Retro Halloween Ball, Oct. 31
Boston.com's in-house radio station will be hosting its second consecutive Halloween bash at Ned Devine's in Faneuil Hall this year. DJ Julie Kramer will be on deck spinning your favorite throwback dance tunes, and prizes will be awarded. There is no cover for this event. Please click here for further information. 

Downtown
Fear at The Revere, Oct. 31
The Revere will host what could be an epic smash this year at Space 57 inside the hotel. Why epic? Because they're offering $2,500 for costume prizes. There will be 6,700 square feet of ghouls and goblins, according to the event listing, so dress to impress. Tickets are available here.  

The Red Sox will be playing back at home on Wednesday night for Game 6 of the World Series! WAAF and Budweiser will be hosting an event that night at the Baseball Tavern by Fenway from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Whether you're going to the game or just want to grab a beer by Kenmore, Baseball Tavern is close enough to Fenway Park to experience all the excitement of Game 6! 

There will be a chance for guests to win last minute tickets to the World Series, courtesy of Budweiser!

Baseball Tavern is located on 1270 Boylston St in Boston. 

Want some other options on where to go in Boston to watch the game? Click here.

The Project Smile 10th Anniversary Celebration will be held on Friday, November 1st at the DoubleTree Hill in Milford, MA. 

The event will feature a silent auction with over 100 items, a live auction hosted by Dick Ferrucci, special guests and music. Auction items include airfare, ski lift and admission tickets to various events! 

Founded by Catherine Pisacane, "Project Smile is federally tax exempt non-profit organization which donates stuffed animals, coloring books/crayons, small toys and children's reading books to police and fire departments for police officers, fire fighters and paramedics to give to children involved in traumatic situations. Project Smile has recently launched the Operation Elder Care program which provides stuffed animals to elderly people who are making the difficult and frequently traumatic transition to life in a nursing home."

For futher information on this event, please check out the Project Smile website.