Boston Events Calendar
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January
Date: Sun January 4, 2009, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event: 19th Annual Boston Bruins Wives' Charity Carnival
Location: TD Garden
Annual charity event to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Tickets are made available at the box office. The playing floor and hallways of Boston Garden are filled with games
for children. Clowns and performers stroll around the building. Famous Bruin players sign autographs for a fee, but often also walk the crowds for visitors to meet. View
photos of a previous event.
February
Date: Fri February 20, 2009
Event: Filene's Basement Running of the Brides
Location: Hynes Convention Center
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 5, 2009, 6:30-9:00 pm
Event: 11th 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 11th annual "Chefs Cooking for Hope." Join honorary chef Tom Berry of Temple
Bar 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: Sat March 14, 2009, 8:00 pm
Event: 4th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan
Location: Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass Ave, Boston
For the past four years, WGBH’s A Celtic Sojourn has introduced a wide range of both traditional and contemporary musicians, dancers and artists to enchant audiences eager to celebrate the
holiday in true Irish style. A St. Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn features familiar performances by some of the principal Celtic performers who, through their performances, invite you in to
experience the Irish holiday in a way like never before. This year, Brian O’Donovan features the iconic voice of Maura O’Connell, who began her professional musical career in 1980 as
vocalist for the traditionally-based Celtic group DeDanann; the extraordinary multi-instrumental sound of touring ensemble, Lóchrann, who consist of talented young musicians from around
Ireland; the legendary Celtic harp duo Grainne Hambly and Billy Jackson; and former Riverdance performers and husband/wife team of award-winning Irish step dancers, Geraldine and Donnacha
Reidy.
Date: Sun March 15, 2009, 1:00 pm
Event: Saint Patrick's Day Parade
Location: Broadway, South Boston
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.
April
Date: Sat April 4, 2009
Event: Concert Of Digital Artists
Location: Fenway Center, 77 St. Stephens St.
Northeastern University recital of works by the graduating class of seniors in their Music Technology program. There are two sessions, 5-7 pm and 8-10 pm. 1st
come first serve free admission.
Date: Fri April TBD (8 pm) & Sat October TBD (7 pm), 2010
Event: An Evening With Champions
Location: Cambridge
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 20, 2009
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 23-25, 2009, 12:00-10:00 pm, FREE Admission
Event: 11th 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 3, 2009
Event: 41st Annual Walk For Hunger
Location: Boston, Cambridge, & Newton
Annual charity walk. 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 4-10, 2009
Event: 10th 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 4 - 10. 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 30, 2009
Event: 16th Annual Radio 92.9 Earthfest
Location: Hatch Shell
Celebrate the Earth. Find Earth friendly Green products and services. Concerts, contests, and a whole lot more.
Date: Sun May 31, 2009, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Event: 20th Annual Eddie Andelman's Hot Dog Safari
Location: Suffolk Downs Race Track East Boston
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: Sat June 6, 2009, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Event: WROR 105.7 See New England Festival
Location: City Hall Plaza
The See New England Festival will enable families to see all that New England has to offer in a fun, interactive setting perfect for the entire family. From lobsters in Maine to the beaches
of Cape Cod, See New England will feature exhibitors from local attractions, destinations, restaurants, theme parks, cruise lines, and much more. In addition to learning about everything New
England has to offer, festival-goers will be able to book trips and purchase tickets to local attractions onsite at the Festival. Featured exhibitors at the inaugural See New England
Festival include Six Flags New England, Santa’s Village, Kimball Farms, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Attractions Group, Bay State Cruise Lines, Maine Beaches, Massachusetts Office of
Tourism and Travel and many others.
Date: Tue-Thu June 9-11, 2009
Event: 26th 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. Tickets and discounts for large groups are available online until June 6. Rain or shine, the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl
is open from 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, and Thursday, June 12. Hours will be extended until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11. For more information and to purchase tickets visit
www.scooperbowl.org or call (800) 52-JIMMY.
Date: Sat June 13, 2009 12:00 pm
Event: Boston Gay Pride Parade
Location: Back Bay District & Boston Common
Annual festival and parade to celebrate gay pride and public awareness. The parade winds through several streets in the Back Bay, and ends on Charles Street between Boston Common and the
Public Garden.
Date: Sun June 14, 2009, 10:00 am
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 20, 2009, 10:00 & 11:00 am
Event: Life is Good Festival & Good Walk for Kids
Location: Boston Common
An outdoor bash features fantastic live music from Grammy winners The Blind Boys of Alabama, rising national recording artist Brett Dennen, and family-favorite SteveSongs. There will be
heaps of classic backyard food and a colorful mix of good-time outdoor games and activities for all ages. The Good Walk for Kids, sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, is a scenic,
three-mile family friendly walk begins on Boston Common, winds its way through Downtown Crossing, along the beautiful new Rose Kennedy Greenway, continues along the Harbor Walk’s ocean
views, then returns to Boston Common to kick off the 2009 Life is good Festival. The Walk starts at 10:00 AM and the Festival starts at 11:00. Funds raised through the Good Walk, donations
onsite, and all profits from the sale of Life is good merchandise at the event will help Project Joy continue its essential support of Boston's most vulnerable children. Over the past six
years, Life is good® has attracted more than 375,000 people and raised over $3 million for children in need through its nationally-known festivals.
July
Date: Sat July 4, 2009
Event: Independence Day Celebration
Location: Hatch Shell & Charles River Esplanade
Annual Independence Day celebration. There is a free Boston Pops Orchestra concert, 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.
Date: Sun July 5, 2009, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, $10 Adults, $7 Children Under 12
Event: 28th Annual Boston Chowderfest
Location: City Hall Plaza
Annual cooking competition of New England's famous clam chowder. The event is part of the week long July 4th Harborfest celebration.
August
Date: Sat-Sun August 1-2, 2009
Event: Greyhound Friends / AEGA International Update Event
Location: 167 Saddle Hill Road, Hopkinton, MA
Greyhound Friends and The American-European Greyhound Alliance are hosting an international event at the Greyhound Friends kennel on
August 1-2. Since greyhound racing has been significantly reduced in the United States, this event will focus on the international repercussions for greyhounds in other parts of
the world where there is little animal welfare monitoring. The two-day event will take place at 167 Saddle Hill Road, Hopkinton, MA on Saturday, August 1, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and Sunday,
August 2 at 1:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public; however, donations will be accepted. The International Update event will focus on global welfare and adoption issues concerning
racing greyhounds, glagos, lurchers, and all the crosses in-between. The number of greyhound racing tracks and racing dates has declined in the United States and is waning in both Spain and
the United Kingdom as well. Subsequently, there appears to be a trend of greyhound racing moving to countries without animal welfare regulations with greyhound racing promoters now looking
to places like St. Kitts, Latin America, South Africa, The Philippines and other countries in the Far East as markets for greyhounds.
Date: Thu-Sun August 13-16, 2009
Event: Madonna del Soccorso Feast
Location: North End
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 20-22, 2009
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 3 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 20 with a concert from
5-9 pm. On Friday and Saturday, the festival runs from 10 am - 10 pm. Exhibitors 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 27-28, 2009
Event: 8th 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 8th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon. The two-day event will feature
compelling stories, celebrity guests, sports panels and emotional ceremonies. Listeners and viewers will be able to make a gift online or by phone to help raise funds for adult and pediatric
cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Date: Fri-Sun August 28-30, 2009
Event: San Antonio Di Padova Da Montefalcione Feast
Location: North End
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.
Date: Sun-Sat August 30-September 5, 2009
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.
September
Date: Fri-Sun, September 11-13, 2009, 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Event: Boston Ahts Festival
Location: North End, Christopher Columbus Park
Annual display of the works of local artists. A waterfront stage is erected for local performing artists, from such companies as the Boston Ballet and Boston Lyric Opera. There is also a
children's art pavilion set up for younger visitors.
Date: Sun September 13, 2009
Event: 13th Annual Boston Arthritis Walk
Location: Prudential Center
13th Annual Boston Arthritis Walk at the Prudential Center in Boston. A one or three mile walk for all ages that benefits arthritis research and community programs. Registration begins at
9:30 am, with the walk starting at 11:00.
Date: Sun September 13, 2009
Event: 22nd 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 20 years, the Walk has contributed more than $60 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: Fri-Thu, September 18-24, 2009
Event: 25th Annual Boston Film Festival
Location: Kendall Square Cinema
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, Jodie Foster, and Susan Sarandon.
Date: Sat September 26, 2009
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.
Date: Sun September 27, 2009
Event: Hub On Wheels
Location: City Hall Plaza
For one day in September, Storrow Drive becomes a bike path, when the 5th 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: Tue-Sat September 22-26, 2009
Event: BeanTown Jazz Festival
Location: Back Bay, Columbus Ave. (between Mass Ave. & Burke Street)
Annual BeanTown Jazz Festival hits the streets of the South End, with multiple jazz bands, food, arts & crafts, the Target family park, plus much more!
October
Date: October 1-18, 2009, 7:30 pm
Event: STOMP Out Hunger!
Location: Cutler Majestic Theater, 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116
The international percussion sensation STOMP kicks-off their Boston tour at the Cutler Majestic Theatre. As part of a promotional campaign to
STOMP Out Hunger!, the troupe is donating $10 from each ticket sold to Project Bread–The Walk for Hunger on opening night. STOMP, the award-winning sensation, has performed in 350 cities and 36 countries. The eight-member
troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments—such as matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and hubcaps to fill the stage with sensational
rhythms.
Date: Thu October 22, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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: Mon November 9, 2009, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Event: Strike Out Hunger!
Location: Lucky Strike Lanes/Jillian's, 145 Ipswich Street, Boston
Spare some time to Strike Out Hunger with Project Bread! Currently, local families are struggling now more than ever to put food on the table. Make a difference while having a good time at
Project Bread’s bowl-a-thon event on Monday, November 9, from 6–10 P.M. at Lucky Strike Lanes/Jillian’s in Boston. The money raised will help ensure that your neighbors in Massachusetts have
enough to eat in the tough winter months ahead. For more information or to start a team, visit the link above.
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.