365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

In celebration of Boston Sports Club's 39th Anniversary, they will be having a free open house on Wednesday, September 25th. The open house will allow non members to use their facilities all day in honor of their birthday! 

"Attendees are invited to come try a new class, meet with instructors, and experience all the fitness facilities have to offer first hand. "

In Boston, participating clubs include the Prudential Center, Beacon Hill, South End and Allston locations. Please check mysportsclubs.com for all open house locations. 

Sign up now for the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure! The race is on Sunday, September 29th in South Boston. Registration is now open to those who would like to participate. As many as 5,000 people are expected to gather in Joe Moakley Park to support the fight against cancer. 

So far, there has been over $85,000 donated towards Sunday's Race For The Cure. 

"Susan G. Komen Massachusetts is once again sponsoring the 5K race which takes runners, walkers and participants on a route where each step raises money to support the fight against breast cancer.

Race participants look for pledges from family, friends, co-workers, customers and more. Over the next 25 years, an estimated 5 million Americans will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and more than 1 million could die."

For further information about this race, donations, and how to register, please visit the komenmassrace.org.

Boston Fashion Week is almost here! From September 27th to October 5th, enjoy the past,
present and future of fashion with art exhibits, runway shows and more! 

There are and will be are numerous fashion events in the city prior to the start of fashion week such as the Hippie Chic exhibit at the MFA and Back Bay Night Out. All scheduled events are posted on the Boston Fashion week website. 

"Boston Fashion Week started off as, and remains a grassroots civic initiative designed to build awareness for the great wealth of fashion talent we have in our very own backyard."

The Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program will be hosting the Mission Gratitude Benefit Concert on Monday, September 23rd at 6:00pm. The performance will be held at Boston Symphony Hall.

The proceeds of the concert will fund healing Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and families. Prior to the concert, guests can enjoy beverages and snacks, meet Red Sox players and honored military members and join in social media activities. 

Entertainment for the Mission Gratitude Benefit Concert include performances by The Band Perry, Sarah Silverman, Rita Wilson, Cassadee Pope and Angie Johnson. 

For further information, please go to the Mission Gratitude website. Tickets are available through the Boston Symphony Orchestra website.  

The Boston Ballet will be having their Night of Stars event on Saturday, September 21st at 7pm. The performance will be free and located at the Boston Commons. 

"This free program exhibition showcases the diverse repertoire and versatile talent that compose Boston Ballet's 50th season. The full company performs works that range from beloved classics like Florence Clerc's La Bayadère to Balanchine's contemplative Serenadeand crowd-stirring contemporary pieces like Christopher Bruce's Rooster set to the music of The Rolling Stones.  The Boston Ballet Orchestra joins the Company live on the Common."

The seating arrangements will be first come, first serve so arrive early for ideal seating. Please go to the Boston Ballet website for further information. 

Tonight is 'Dollar Beard Night' at Fenway Park! The Red Sox organization will offer $1 tickets to fans who show up with a beard! The 'Dollar Beard Night' is to honor the magnificent signature beards of the Red Sox players. 

The beard can be real or fake. Each beard will be good for one discounted ticket for the 7:10pm Red Sox vs. Orioles game on September 18th. 

"Tickets may be picked up at Gate E, which will open at 5:40 p.m. "

Potted Potter will be in Boston from September 17th-October 6th at the Paramount Theater. 

"The Olivier Award nominated POTTED POTTER – The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real life game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes. Even if you don’t know the difference between a horcrux and a Hufflepuff, POTTED POTTER will make you roar with laughter.

Created by two-time Olivier Award-nominated actors Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, Potted Potter is perfect for ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed)."

Please check out the Paramount Theater website for ticket information. 

The 27th Annual South End Open Studios will be on Saturday. September 21st from 11:00am-6:00pm.

"United South End Artists, Inc. presents the 27th Annual South End Open Studios, Boston's premier open studios event. A back-stage pass that invites you to visit studios and meet the artists who work in Boston's largest and most exciting community of working artists. View extraordinary art displayed in Boston's most innovative galleries. 

200+ artists and galleries display painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, bookbinding, jewelry and clothing design. Located at various sites in the South End Arts District, including Boston Center for the Arts 539 Tremont Street, 535 Albany Street, 46 Waltham Street, 35-59 Wareham Street and 450 Harrison Avenue. "

The Life is good Festival will be at Prowse Farm in Canton on September 21st & 22nd! This two day festival will feature music, food, vendors and games!

This year’s three-stage festival will include performances from Daryl Hall & John Oates, The Roots, Jack Johnson, and Delta Rae. There will even be a children's area that will have performances from Yo Gabba Gabba!, Recess Monkey and Josh & the Jamtones! 

"In addition to the musical performances, the festival will also offer a wide array of games and activities as well as diverse local food, hands-on art projects, and a variety show featuring Rob Surette’s Amazing Hero Art, a BMX stunt show, and a performance by juggler and comedian Peter Panic. There will also be a special 'Chillville' area set aside for families, complete with 'comfy seating, blankets for relaxation, a mellow vibe, and easy-going activities' such as kids’ yoga, storytelling, magic tricks, and a nature show presented by the Trailside Museum.

All proceeds from the festival will go to support the Life is good Kids Foundation. Tickets are available through the Life is good website.