Boston Events Calendar
Hatch Shell Free Concert Schedule
Free Friday Flicks Movie Schedule
City Hall Concerts Schedule
Free Prudential Center Concerts & Movies
Boston Harbor Hotel Free Movie Schedule
Free ICA HarborWalk Concerts
January
Date: Fri January 29, 2010, 8:00 pm
Event: Boston Landmarks Orchestra Heroic Beethoven Concert
Location: Sanders Theatre at Harvard University, 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
The Boston Landmarks Orchestra welcomes pianist André-Michel Schub to help perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor at the Orchestra’s only winter concert, Heroic Beethoven. The
concert starts at 8 pm and admission is FREE. Schub has performed with many prestigious orchestras including the Chicago Symphony and New York Philharmonic. He has also won numerous awards
including a gold medal at the 1981 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. The concert will also feature Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (Eroica).
February
Date: Fri February 19, 2010
Event: Filene's Basement Running of the Brides
Location: Hynes Convention Center
Famous annual bridal gown sale. Shoppers excitingly enter the store and grab a gown, and a barter system occurs until every bride (hopefully) finds a gown with the right style and size for their
wedding. There is a list of shopping tips for this event on the Filene's Basement website.
March
Date: Thu March 4, 2010, 6:30-9:00 pm
Event: 12th Annual Chef's Cooking For Hope
Location: 125 High Street, Boston
Sip champagne, enjoy delicious food from Boston's top chefs and help fight cancer at the Friends of Dana-Farber's 12th annual "Chefs Cooking for Hope." Join honorary chefs
Jody Adams of Rialto and Jeff Fournier of 51 Lincoln for this event at 125 High Street, Boston. Chefs from Boston's most popular restaurants serve their signature specialties at this culinary extravaganza. In addition to a dazzling
display of food and confections from Boston's finest chefs and gourmet caterers, guests are able to bid on an incredible collection of vacation, sports and retail packages in a silent
auction.
Date: Sun March 14, 2010, 1:00 pm
Event: Saint Patrick's Day Parade
Location: West & East Broadway, South Boston 02127
Annual parade to honor Saint Patrick. South Boston is the ethnically Irish neighborhood of the city. The parade starts at the Broadway MBTA station, and travels east on Broadway to the sea.
Lots of people wearing green, and many marching bands! The pubs fill up similar to the celebration in New York City, and the event is more appropriate for adults after the parade. This
procession commemorates Evacuation Day also, when the British abandoned Boston on March 17, 1776 in the American Revolution.
Date: Sat March 20, 2010, 8:00 pm
Event: 5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan
Location: Sanders Theatre, Harvard University, 45 Quincy Street Cambridge, MA 02138
WGBH presents the fifth annual St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn with Brian O'Donovan on March 20 at 8 pm. Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with traditional Irish music at the beautiful
Sanders Theatre in Harvard University. The concert will feature legendary fiddler, Frankie Gavin and his band, De Dannan, guitarist Tony McManus, and up-and-coming harpist, Maeve Gilchrist
with Darol Anger, and more! Ticket prices range $20-$45, WGBH members save 15%.
Date: Thu-Thu March 25 - April 1, 2010
Event: Boston Underground Film Festival
Location: Kendall Square Cinema, Cambridge
Annual showing of independently produced "bizarre and insane" films. Gore and sexual genres draw publicity, with both feature-length movies and shorts being aired. Seating is
limited to the theater's capacity.
Date: Fri-Sun March 26-28, 2010
Event: Penny Arcade Expo
Location: Hynes Convention Center
PAX East is a three-day game festival for tabletop, videogame, and PC gamers. There are tournaments and freeplay areas, and even nerdcore concerts, panel discussions, and an exhibitor hall
filled with booths displaying the latest from top game publishers and developers.
Date: Sat March 27, 2010, 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Event: We Take Your Health to Heart Gala
Location: Mandarin Oriental, 776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199
Five-time Grammy Award winner Michael McDonald is set to perform at the 24th annual "We Take Your Health to Heart" gala
to benefit Roxbury Comprehensive Community Health Center, Inc. (RoxComp). The gala features a live and intimate concert with Michael McDonald,
a VIP Champagne & Caviar Reception at the Mandarin's Arcade (located in the Prudential Center), a silent and live auction, an eclectic
Dine-Around Reception, and Health Lifestyle Awards. The intimate concert, followed by a post concert after party, promises to be Boston's premier
black-tie gala event benefiting RoxComp! For tickets, please visit the link above or call 617-267-2244. Ticket prices: Individual Tickets $500 / VIP Couple Tickets $2,500.
April
Date: Fri April 2, 2010
Event: Free Boston Landmarks Orchestra Concert
Location: St. Paul's Cathedral, 138 Tremont Street Boston
The famous Boston Landmarks Orchestra will perform a free classical music concert at St. Paul's Cathedral in downtown Boston. There will be a pre-concert talk at 7 pm, with the music
starting at 8 pm. First-come, first serve seating, so arrive early.
Date: Fri-Sun April 2-4, 2010
Event: Anime Boston 2010
Location: Hynes Convention Center
New England’s largest annual celebration of Japanese animation, comics, and pop culture. More than 11,000 guests are expected.
Date: Fri-Sat April 16-17, 2010
Event: An Evening With Champions
Location: Harvard's Bright Hockey Center, 79 North Harvard Street, Allston, MA 02134
World-class figure skating exhibition features World and Olympic champions. All proceeds go to the Jimmy Fund of Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Date: Mon April 19, 2010
Event: Boston Marathon
Location: Hopkinton to Copley Square
America's oldest annual marathon. About 20,000 runners participate in this historic 26.2 mile human foot race. The finish line is in Boston's Back
Bay District. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit the city to watch the participants cross the finish line. The race also commemorates Patriot's Day, the date when the Battle of
Lexington and Concord took place in 1775.
Date: Thu-Sat April 29-May 1, 2010, 12:00-10:00 pm, FREE Admission
Event: 12th Annual Boston College Arts Festival
Location: O'Neill Plaza, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Info Number: 617.552.2787
The Boston College Arts Festival is offered annually to members of the Boston College community and the surrounding areas to showcase the talents of Boston College's many artists. The three
day long event features art exhibitions, concerts, theatrical and dance performances, literary readings, film screenings, a craft sale, demonstrations, participatory activities, and more. On
Saturday, children's activities are featured which include arts & crafts, an instrument petting zoo, story hours for all age groups, and this year a special parade featuring the Boston
College Marching Band. This event is free and open to the public. It is both T (Green B Line, Boston College stop) and handicapped accessible.
May
Date: Sun May 2, 2010
Event: 42nd Annual Walk For Hunger
Location: Boston, Cambridge, & Newton
Annual charity walk for Project Bread. Volunteers walk (up to) 20 miles from Boston to Newton via Cambridge, and then back to Boston. Funds donated by sponsoring walkers are used to reduce hunger in
Massachusetts. Food pantries, soup kitchens, food banks, and food salvage programs are supported by the Project Bread Organization. The first Walk For Hunger took place in 1969.
Date: Mon-Sun May 3-9, 2010
Event: 11th Annual Boston Bakes For Breast Cancer
Location: Various Restaurants
Info Number: 617.632.5008
Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer is a sweet and delicious way to raise "dough" to battle breast cancer. More than 150 restaurants and bakeries in the Boston area will bake unique desserts the
week leading up to Mother’s Day, May 3 - 9. One hundred percent of sales from a specially selected dessert will benefit breast cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The
10th annual Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer honors Lucy Fonseca, breast cancer survivor and grandmother of Four Season’s Boston Executive Pastry Chef Tim Fonseca who has participated in
Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer every year since its inception.
Date: Sat May 22, 2010
Event: 17th Annual Radio 92.9 EarthFest
Location: Hatch Shell
Celebrate the Earth! Find Earth-friendly Green products and services at this family-friendly event. Free concerts, contests, and a whole lot more.
Date: Sun May 23, 2010, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event: 21st Annual Eddie Andelman's Hot Dog Safari
Location: Suffolk Downs Race Track, 111 Waldemar Avenue, East Boston MA 02128
Annual charity event to raise money for the Joey Fund for Cystic Fibrosis. A ticketed event to support cystic fibrosis research. Free hot dogs, drinks, and many other food items after
entering Suffolk Downs. Family fun and very crowded. Live horse racing for those who gamble.
June
Date: Sun June 6, 2010, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event: Beacon Hill Art Walk
Location: Beacon Hill
The Beacon Hill Art Walk is taking place on Sunday June 6, 2010, from noon to 6 pm, throughout the secret gardens and patios of Beacon Hill. Residents open up their private gardens,
alleyways, and courtyards and allow artists to display and sell their artwork at a wide range of prices. As a visitor you will enjoy a unique atmosphere boasting bursts of colors at the
background sound of live classical, klezmer, and folk music playing in various gardens throughout the day. Artists display a variety of styles, media, and subject matter.
Date: Sun June 6, 2010, 7:30 am Registration
Event: 25th Annual AIDS Walk
Location: Hatch Shell
Support a great cause to help fight a horrific disease. The 25th annual AIDS walk will take place along
Boston's Esplanade. The event starts and ends at the Hatch Shell. Registration beings at 7:30 am
and the Larry Kessler 5k run starts at 9:00 am. At 9:30 am there is an opening ceremony, with
the AIDS walk beginning at 10:00 am.
Date: Tue-Thu June 8-10, 2010, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event: 27th Annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl
Location: City Hall Plaza
Calling all ice cream lovers! More than 40 flavors from Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Brigham's, Cold Stone Creamery, Doriti Gelati, Élan Frozen Yogurt, Edy's Grand Ice Cream, Garelick Farms,
Gifford’s, Häagen-Dazs and HP Hood will be served for three consecutive days to support cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Admission to the Scooper Bowl is $8 for
adults, $4 for children ages 3-9, and free for children who are younger. Take advantage of a 3-entry pass for only $15. Tickets and discounts for large groups are available online starting
April 1. Rain or shine event, the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl
is open from 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm. For more information and to purchase tickets visit jimmyfund.org or call (800) 52-JIMMY.
Date: Tue-Thu June 8-10, 2010, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event: Boston Music Week Free Concerts
Location: Summer Street, Downtown Crossing
Boston Best Music Week concert sponsored by The Phoenix. Live bands on Summer Street at Downtown Crossing. Boston Music Poll winners are performing.
Date: Sat June 12, 2010, 12:00 pm
Event: Boston Gay Pride Parade
Location: Berkeley, Boylston, Charles, Beacon & Tremont Streets to City Hall Plaza
Annual festival and parade to celebrate gay pride and public awareness. The parade winds through several streets in the Back Bay staging at
Tremont & Clarendon Streets, and ends at Boston City Hall Plaza.
Date: Sun June 13, 2010, 11:00 am (7-mile) or 12:00 pm (2-mile)
Event: NSTAR's Walk for Children's Hospital Boston
Location: Hatch Shell
This event is an annual pledge walk supporting Children's Hospital Boston. Walkers can walk 2 or 7 miles or participate virtually. It's a day when patient families and friends come together,
when employees have a chance to show their company pride and enjoy each other outside the office, it's a time for kids to walk a mile for other kids and it's a day when everyone contributes
to the important work of Children's Hospital.
Date: Sat June 19, 2010, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, FREE
Event: WROR 105.7 See New England Festival
Location: City Hall Plaza
From stunning beaches in Maine to the dunes of Cape Cod, See New England will feature exhibitors from local attractions, destinations, restaurants, theme parks, and much more. Featured
exhibitors include Six Flags New England, North Shore Music Theater, Cape Ann Whale Watch, Stowe Vermont, Maine Beaches, Bayside Marine among others. Adding to the festival experience, See
New England will also feature family-friendly musical performances. Performers at this year’s festival include Boston’s finest disco and funk cover band Booty Vortex, Pop Rock brother and
sister duo sensations Michael and Marissa, tribute to the Fab Four, Beatlejuice and a classic performance by Captured, the Journey Tribute Band. In addition, WROR's Flagship morning show
Loren & Wally will broadcast live from the festival from 12 noon – 2 p.m. Attendees will enjoy interactive games for kids and adults alike including; The Yankee Candle Village Workshop, New
England Revolution super kick-off, monster mini golf, extreme human bowling, trolley train rides, dunk tank station, adrenalin rush obstacle course and much more.
Date: Sat June 26, 2010, 12:00 pm, $40 Admission
Event: StarMAZING Race
Location: 137 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116
The STARmazing Race is a hilarious and unique scavenger hunt throughout Boston that raises awareness and funds for Starlight’s programs to benefit seriously ill children. Teams of 2-4 hunt
to collect slightly unusual clues and master challenges to win prizes. The race begins at 12 pm at California Pizza Kitchen at 137 Stuart Street in Boston. Tickets are $40 and include lunch,
snacks and prizes!
July
Date: Sun July 4, 2010
Event: Independence Day Celebration
Location: Hatch Shell & Charles River Esplanade
Annual Independence Day celebration. There is a free Boston Pops Orchestra concert at 8 pm, and a fireworks display on the Charles River after dark. From 400,000 to 700,000 people attend the
event each year. Concert visitors should arrive at the Charles River Esplanade Hatch Shell early (with a blanket or small collapsible chair) as capacity is very limited. Many people view the
fireworks from the Cambridge side of the Charles River. The fireworks are set off when the Pops are playing the finale of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. The guest performer for 2010
is Toby Keith.
Date: Mon July 5, 2010
2009's info: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, $10 Adults, $7 Children Under 12
Event: 30th Annual Boston Chowderfest
Location: City Hall Plaza
Annual cooking competition of Boston restaurants to determine the best local clam chowder. The event is part of the week long July 4th Harborfest celebration.
Date: Wed-Sun July 14-18, 2010, FREE Admission
Event: New England Sand Sculpting Festival
Location: Revere Beach, Revere, MA
The largest sand-sculpting event in New England takes place at Revere Beach each summer. $15,000 in prize money is available in 2010, so famous sculptors will participate.
There is an area of the beach that is fenced off like a gallery, and visitors can stroll past the giant sand sculptures. Parking is available along Ocean Avenue and Revere Beach Blvd, as
well as parking lots (fee) near Wonderland MBTA Station.
Date: Sat July 17, 2010
Event: Charles River Paddleboat Race
Location: 21 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA (Community Boating)
Paddleboard race on the Charles River at Community Boating in Boston. A great venue for a race, Community Boating is a venerable institution in Boston, teaching inner city kids how to sail
since 1936 and giving its members access to great recreation and lessons in sailing and kayaking, and maybe SUP soon. The race will launch from the lagoon and be a loop around the basin
between the Mass Ave and Kendall Bridges. Approx. 2.5 miles with an exciting finish area along Arthur Fiedler Park and back into the lagoon. Sponsors will have demos and gear to browse. This
race is part of a series of events this summer associated with the Cape Cod Bay Challenge, a 30 mile marathon standup paddle across the bay to benefit Christopher's Haven, and extraordinary
Boston charity that provides housing for kids and their families while they undergo treatment for cancer at MGH.
Date: Sun July 25, 2010, 6:00 pm, FREE Admission
Event: Landmarks Orchestra Concert
Location: Pinebank, Jamaica Pond, Jamaica Plain, MA
"Pack a picnic, bring your family, and enjoy this classical music concert featuring the Boston Landmarks Orchestra — Charles Ansbacher, Conductor, featuring a host of top-notch classical
musicians. Music aficionados of all ages are sure to enjoy this free outdoor concert of classical favorites with support from media sponsor WGBH Radio. Rain or shine (rain location to be
announced)."
August
Date: Thu-Sun August 12-15, 2010, FREE Outdoor Festival
Event: Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca Feast
Location: North End, Fleet & North Streets
Annual festival to honor the ancient local fishing trade, and Madonna del Soccorso (Our Lady of Help). Boston's North End is the ethnically Italian neighborhood of the city. The feast
includes a religious procession through the narrow streets carrying the Madonna Statue. A traditional event dating back to 1911. There are numerous cafes and restaurants in the North End,
with many street vendors around also during the feast.
Date: Thu-Sat August 19-21, 2010
Event: Boston GreenFest
Location: City Hall Plaza
The Boston GreenFest has something for everyone. It is a place where people can learn, connect & celebrate. There will be ongoing live performances on multiple stages, over 200 exhibitors, Green
Fashion Tent, GreenFilmFest, Eco Gallery featuring the winners of the Eco Photo Contest in the Boston Public Schools and National Geographic's Irreplaceable Exhibit, Time Tunnel with Wheel
Answers, Speakers & Workshops, lots of great activities for kids, great local and organic food, a farmer's market perimeter, eco-games, and much more. This event is completely free. The GreenFest kicks off on Thursday August
19 with a green jobs forum from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, and a concert from 5:00 pm to 10 pm. On Friday and Saturday, the festival runs from 10 am - 10 pm. Exhibitors usually close at 6 pm on Friday and at 5 pm on Saturday, but there will continue to be entertainment, food and vendors.
Date: Thu-Fri August 19-20, 2010
Event: 9th Annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon, and Trophy Talk Luncheons
Phone: 877.738.1234
Help strike out cancer by tuning in to WEEI 850-AM Sports Radio and New England Sports Network (NESN) for the 9th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon. The 36-hour broadcast features
compelling stories from Dana-Farber patients, doctors, researchers, and nurses. Past celebrity guests and sports stars have included David Cassidy, Lenny Clarke, Kelly Clarkson, Dane Cook,
Terry Francona, Stephen King, Denis Leary, Jon Lester, Mike Lowell, Aaron Neville, Jonathan Papelbon, Dustin Pedroia, Donnie Wahlberg, Tim Wakefield, and more.
Date: Fri-Sun August 27-29, 2010, FREE Outdoor Festival
Event: San Antonio Di Padova Da Montefalcione Feast
Location: North End, Thacher & Endicott Streets
Annual festival to honor St. Anthony of Padua. St. Anthony was a Catholic teacher and orator, and is beloved by many people. The feast is a traditional street festival, with an ancient
statue of St. Anthony being publicly displayed at Thatcher & Endicott Streets. St. Anthony has historically been invoked to help find lost things.
September
Date: Fri-Sun, September 10-12, 2010, 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Event: Boston Arts Festival
Location: North End, Christopher Columbus Park
Annual display of the works of local artists. A waterfront stage is erected for local performing artists. There is also a
children's art pavilion set up for younger visitors.
Date: Sat-Sun September 11-12, 2010
Event: Life is Good Festival
Location: Prowse Farm, 5 Blue Hill River Road, Canton, MA 02021
Life is Good will host a two-day music festival at the foot of Blues Hills at Prowse Farm in Canton, MA with the goal of raising $1 million for kids. The 2010 Life is
Good Festival at Blue Hills will feature two days of first-quality musical talent on three stages along with good food, games, activities and art projects. The goal of the festival is to
raise $1 million to heal and strengthen children facing life-threatening challenges, including violence, illness, and extreme poverty. The line-up for 2010 is Jason Mraz, Ben Harper &
Relentless 7, Guster, Corinne Bailey Rae, Ziggy Marley, Mavis Staples, Brett Dennen, Dr. Dog, Grace Potter, Galactic, and OK Go. In addition to the two main stages, there will be a “Good
Kids” Stage, featuring The Laurie Berkner Band, Dan Zanes and Friends, They Might Be Giants, The Sippy Cups and Big Apple Circus. Tickets go on sale June 17 at 10 am online. Adult single-day
tickets are $50, and $90 two-day tickets are also available. Tickets for children ages 6-12 are available for $10 in a limited supply and children 5 and under are free.
Date: Sun September 12, 2010
Event: 23rd Annual Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
Location: Hopkinton, Wellesley, or Boston College
Info Number: (866) JF-1-WALK
The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk allows participants to follow the course of the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon to honor friends, family, co-workers, and patients facing all
forms of cancer. Over the past 22 years, the Walk has contributed more than $66 million to support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber. Walkers choose from one of five route options
designed for everyone from the marathon enthusiast to the youngest walker. There is also a virtual Walker option for those who can't make it to the event.
Date: September 15-25, 2010, FREE Outdoor Festival
Event: Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival
Location: Columbus Avenue (between Mass Avenue & Burke Street)
The ever-expanding annual Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival had its biggest year ever in 2009, featuring 20 bands and 130 musicians on ten stages, stretching over several days in September.
While the ticketed concerts attracted large crowds, the free outdoor festival drew an estimated 80,000 people!
Date: Fri-Thu, September 17-23, 2010
Event: 25th Annual Boston Film Festival
Location: Stuart Street Playhouse, 200 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116
Annual showing of original language and independently produced films. Seating is limited to the theater's capacity. Special events in past festivals have included visits by famous film stars
including Jeff Bridges, Nicholas Cage, George Clooney, Jodie Foster, and Susan Sarandon.
Date: Sun September 19, 2010
Event: 14th Annual Boston Arthritis Walk
Location: Artesani Park, 1234 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, MA
14th Annual Boston Arthritis Walk at DCR Artesani Park in Brighton. A one or three mile walk for all ages that benefits arthritis research and community programs. Registration begins at
10:30 am, with the walk starting at 12:00 pm.
Date: Sat September 25, 2010, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Ticketed Event
Event: Phantom Gourmet Food Festival
Location: Lansdowne & Ipswich Street, Next to Fenway Park
The annual Food Festival on Lansdowne Street. No minors or pets. Buy the tickets early via Phantom Gourmet web site or their partners as the tickets often sell out before the event. If you
have watched the show on Channel 38, you’re probably thinking of half-pound cheeseburgers with onion rings on them right now.
Date: Sun September 26, 2010, 8:00 am
Event: Hub On Wheels
Location: City Hall Plaza
For one day in September, Storrow Drive becomes a bike path, when the 6th annual Hub On Wheels—Boston's only citywide bike ride—takes place. Choose from 10, 30, or 50 mile routes! After
the ride, enjoy good eats, great tunes, and all-around fun at City Hall Plaza. Ride starts promptly at 8am, and the cost is $45 per rider. All proceeds go to Technology Goes Home, a
non-profit dedicated to enhancing the education of Boston students.
Date: Sun September 26, 2010, 2:00 pm
Event: Mayor's Cup Pro Race
Location: City Hall Plaza
More than 200 top professional racers, including Olympic cyclists and national champions, will descend on Government Center for high speed, fast-action racing. This event will also
feature a mascot race, a kids race and a concert. Known as a "crit" race, the bicyclists will race around the Government Center complex at nearly 30 mph.
October
Date: Thu October 22, 2009, 6:30-9:00 pm
Event: Single Malt & Scotch Whiskey Extravaganza
Location: Taj Boston, 15
Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02117
Ladies and Gentlemen are cordially invited to enjoy a connoisseur's evening co-hosted by The Scotch Malt Whisky Society & Robb Report, featuring over 70 rare & exceptional single malt Scotch
whiskies. The evening includes a delicious dinner buffet as well as a selection of premium cigars from the humidors of Montecristo, Romeo Y Julieta, and H. Upmann for our guests' enjoyment
at the conclusion of the event. The Single Malt & Scotch Whisky Extravaganza brings the discerning enthusiast the opportunity to sample the participating whiskies in a sophisticated and
elegant environment with genuine camaraderie, and knowledgeable representatives from each participating distillery. Tickets by advance purchase only: Call 800-990-1991. Reservations are
limited. Special rates for groups of 8 or more. Business attire. Must be 21 years of age.
Date: Sat October 24, 2009, 5:30 pm
Event: Great Pumpkin Float
Location: Pope John Paul II Park, Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester
An adorable event with young children watching their pumpkins being launched into Davenport Creek near the Neponset River. Bring a 6-8" pumpkin carved at home. A candle will be placed into
it, and then the pumpkin is placed on a small float and launched into the river. Reservations are required. Rain date is the next day.
Date: Sat-Sun October 24-25, 2009, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Event: Halloween Town Boston
Location: Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd, South Boston
Boston Medical Center’s annual Halloween family event. The tickets go on sale September 1st via the official web site, or available at the Trade Center on the dates of the event. There are
exhibitions such as MonsterPiece Theater, a Haunted Mine, Farmer’s Market, Swamp, and a concert.
Date: Sun October 25, 2009, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Event: 2nd Annual Jamaica Pond Sailing Celebration
Location: Jamaica Pond, Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA
Enjoy a family oriented Open House from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m., for $10 per family, which includes sailing, rowing, kayaking, warm faces and warm beverages. Stay for the Community Reception
from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., at $50 per person, for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a youth regatta, music and celebration! Please join us for this event as we work to raise the much needed funds to
keep the Jamaica Pond boathouse and programming (including youth sailing FREE of charge) running for years to come! Tickets for the Reception may be purchased in advance, or at the door.
Date: Thu October 29, 2009, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Event: Martinis On The Avenue!
Location: Blarney Stone, Fields Corner, Dorchester
Stop by the Blarney Stone in Fields Corner on Thursday, October 29, for the fifth annual Martinis on the Avenue! Try out the new Halloween-tini, and support Saint Marks and Fields
Corner Main Street's work revitalizing our Dot Ave business districts. To add to the fun and get warmed up for Halloween, come in costume for a chance at a great prize! Tickets are $30 in
advance, $35 at the door. Admission includes the Blarney's great hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, and a live auction hosted by Craig Galvin. Main Streets are independent organizations that
endeavor to revitalize and improve the many different neighborhoods of Boston.
November
Date: November 5-13, 2010 _
Event: Boston Comedy Festival
Location: Hard Rock Cafe, Other Venues
Annual contest of stand-up comedians. There is also a showing of independent films in local theater(s). "Historically Funny" event.
Date: Thu-Sat November 12-15, 2009
Event: 13th Annual Boston International Fine Art Show
Location: Cyclorama, 539 Tremont Street, South End
Boston art show with contemporary and traditional fine art, paintings, sculpture, fine prints and photography galleries, artists, designers and exhibitors. Expo fair and sale, gala preview
benefit, lectures and events all take place at the Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts.
December
Date: Thu December 31, 2009
Event: First Night
Location: Back Bay, Boston Common, & Waterfront
Annual New Years Eve celebration. Visitors purchase a button that allows entry into many performances and exhibitions. Nearly a million people visit the city for this event each year. There
is an impressive fireworks display over Boston Harbor at midnight.
Please email if you would like us to consider adding your event to this calendar. For annual events, the preferred method is a listing above, and for all other types, linking via public Google calendars.
