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Things to Do in Boston
Arts Festival / Concert / Party
May 18–19, 2013 For a week in May, EDM fans flock to the annual Together Electronic Music Festival. Each year, the Together Electronic Music Festival takes place at a wide range of venues in Boston including the House of Blues, RISE, The Sinclair, and Royale ... more
Throughout the city
Party Earth Review A six-mile stretch of trails offering spectacular views along the Charles River, the Boston Esplanade is a year-round destination for Bostonians of all stripes. Early morning sees suited bicycle commuters and joggers passing each other on the picturesque riverbank, while later in the day, fit young professionals take to ... more
Along the Charles River between the Longfellow Bridge and Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02108
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Arts Festival / Music Festival
May 18, 2013 The Hatch Shell Radio 92.9 listeners and rock fans flock to the annual Radio 92.9 EarthFest. Held on a day in May at The Hatch Shell Boston, the Radio 92.9 EarthFest features a packed lineup of pop and rock stars along with a massive environmental expo ... more
Mugar Way & Storrow Drive
Boston, MA 02114
Party Earth Review Home to Boston’s vibrant Italian district and many historic landmarks, the North End and its narrow cobblestone streets draw everyone from pasta lovers and tourists to wine-drinking partiers. Though gentrification has attracted a growing number of young professionals, the small neighborhood is still home to a high concentration ... more
I-93 and Commercial Street
form the rough boundaries of the North End
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Beer Festival
May 18, 2013 2:00 pm Harpoon Brewery May means one thing. No, not the beginning of summer. May means the true beginning of beer festival season! In New England, there’s no better celebration of brew than the annual HarpoonFest. The two-day HarpoonFest 2013 features ... more
306 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
Bar / Bowling Alley / Pool Hall
Party Earth Review There's no shortage of entertainment at Kings, a 24,000-square-foot facility filled with bowling, billiards, and brews. Chatty couples on first dates and business types bowling in suits dominate the early hours, replaced by louder groups of carefree students and young professionals later in the evening. Some amiable patrons ... more
50 Dalton Street
Boston, MA 02115
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May 18, 2013 9:00 pm Fête (Providence, RI) Don't miss your chance to see comedian Doug Benson for one night at Fête in the greater Boston area. Watch live as he performs his hilarious routine and gets the crowd howling hysterically with laughter. At the age of twenty ... more
103 Dike Street
Providence, RI 02909
Party Earth Review Located in the center of Cambridge, Harvard Square is a fun and happening area with a past that draws tourists and local history buffs alike. The spot in which Washington took control of the Continental Army, and the home of Harvard University, the nation’s oldest college, nowadays the Square is more of a commercial and ... more
HSBA: 18 Brattle Street, Suite 352
Boston, MA 02138
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Party Earth Review An eight-block stretch containing some of the city’s best high-end shopping, restaurants, and cafés, Newbury Street is sometimes referred to as the Rodeo Drive of the East. Hidden under water until 1860 when part of the Boston Harbor was filled in to create the Back Bay neighborhood, the street is now ... more
Newbury Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Arlington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
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Fitness & Health Event
May 18–19, 2013 Every May in Beantown, thousands of adventurous and generous men and women head to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – Boston. Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – Boston is part of a nationwide Avon Walk series, with similar walks taking ... more
Throughout the cityBowling Alley / Nightclub
Party Earth Review Bowling alley, pool hall, and raucous nightclub all in one, Jillian’s is a three-story playground popular with young professionals, sports fans, students, and clubbers alike. Bowling enthusiasts will want to make a beeline for Lucky Strike on the top floor, a bowling alley fitted out with a mix of modern and 50s furnishings ... more
145 Ipswich Street
Boston, MA 02215
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What to Do in Boston by Day or Night
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Looking for things to do in Boston? Well, there’s that little Red Sox thing, but if baseball doesn’t do it for you (keep that to yourself!) the social scene keeps on kicking with plenty of things to do and outdoor activities, from jogging along the Charles River and brunching on Tremont Street to visiting historical plazas and landmarks like Paul Revere’s house or the Bunker Hill Monument.
Usually bustling no matter the season, Boston really flourishes once the weather warms up and everyone descends on Cattle Island beach to roll in the sand, the Boston Common park to have a picnic, or do their best Tom Brady imitations while playing flag football along the Esplanade.
The city’s famed red brick Freedom Trail leads walkers past fifteen historical landmarks including the USS Constitution and the State House, while tourists are practically obligated to stop in for a pint at the Bull and Finch bar before posing for a photo in front of its façade, made famous in the 80s as the face of the bar on the sitcom Cheers.
There is no Happy Hour in Boston, but that doesn’t stop the endless array of neighborhood watering holes from enticing with great food and drink specials, so those heading out into the Boston nightlife can easily start with a few cheap pints.
If shopping is on the radar, shoppers can peruse the high-end designer boutiques on chic Newbury Street, or check out the handmade goods and farmers’ market fare at the SoWa Market on Sundays, perfect for finding both an outfit for a night out and the ingredients for homemade clam chowder.
What are you in the mood for?
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Lucas
Sports? Pub crawls? Rowdy bars? Good beer? Then check out these suggestions from Lucas:
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Adriana
Exclusive hotspots? Chic crowds? Bottle service? Posh shopping? Then check out these suggestions from Adriana:
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Jonah
Eclectic crowds? Authentic bars? Live music? Nothing mainstream? Then check out these suggestions from Jonah:
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Emma
Amazing drink deals? Unpretentious crowds? Karaoke with friends? Dancing all night? Then check out these suggestions from Emma:
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