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Free outdoor summer movies in Boston

Posted on June 22, 2015 | Leave a comment

Rob Reiner, River and a Movie, EF EducationWhat does Back to the Future, The Princess Bride and Batman have in common? They are all movies that you can watch outdoors for free in Boston this month.

Thrillist Boston has published their list of free outdoor movies in Boston and will continue to add to this list as new listings and shows are announced. Currently the month of July has 30 free movies published (and more will likely be added). So if you love being outside and enjoy movies this might be a great date night or fun night out with friends.  Note that the showings take place in a variety of spaces so double check the location and timing for each movie.

Thrillist Boston Free Outdoor Summer Movies Schedule

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Free fun Fridays starts next week

Posted on June 19, 2015 | Leave a comment

Highland Street FoundationThanks to the Highland Street Foundation, Free fun Friday’s has returned to Boston. Starting next Friday on June 26th each week a variety of museums and cultural venues will be free and open to the public.

Some of the participating venues this summer include: Tanglewood, P.E.M., Ted Kennedy Institute, JFK Library, MFA, ICA and Mass MOCA. Each week I’ll try to highlight a venue or two that I think sound interesting.

You can view the full list of participating venues through the summer by visiting Highland Street Foundation’s printable 2015 summer calendar here.

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Donna Summer Roller Disco is Friday, June 19

Posted on June 18, 2015 | 1 comment

Boston, Together Boston, Donna Summer Roller DiscoTomorrow, Friday – June 19th, marks the return of Boston’s second annual Donna Summer outdoor Roller Disco at City Hall Plaza.

Friday, June 19th Boston to host Donna Summer Roller Disco

Similar to last year when more than 4,000 people came down to Government Center, the event will be free and open to the public, with skates for rent, food on hand and of course some excellent music courtesy of DJ Kon.  But beware that last year the lines to get roller skates wrapped around the entire Plaza so bring roller blades if you have them or plan to arrive early. Check out these photos from last summer’s Memorial Roller Disco to Boston native, Donna Summer. #HotStuffBosGuy, Boston Guy

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Sunrise yoga series at Fiedler Field on Esplanade park

Posted on June 5, 2015 | Leave a comment

Free yoga, BostonFor all you early rising yoga fans every Saturday from 7:00 am – 8:00 am join Smooth Vinyasa instructor, Mike Massey, for Sunrise Yoga.

All participants meet each Saturday morning underneath the Charles River Bistro sign, located directly across from the DCR Hatch Shell, and walk over to Fiedler Field together – a beautiful location overlooking the Charles River.  Participants must bring their own yoga mat.

Sunrise Yoga  Every Saturday (thru Aug 29th)  Fiedler Field, Boston

After your morning yoga you can receive 50% off of Jazz Brunch at the Charles River Bistro.

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Free fitness sessions this June in Boston parks

Posted on June 4, 2015 | Leave a comment

Christopher Columbus ParkThis summer nine parks in Boston will host FREE fitness sessions that are open to the public.  Participating parks include:

Blackstone Park – South End (BP)
Boston Common Frog Pond – Downtown (BCFP)
Christopher Columbus Park – North End (CCP)
Franklin Park – Dorchester (FLP)
Gertrude Howes Playground – Roxbury (GH)
Harambee Park – Dorchester (HP)
Jamaica Pond Pinebank Promontory – Jamaica Plain (JP)
Madison Park – Roxbury (MP)
Symphony Park – Fenway / Kenmore (SYP)

Use the park codes that I’ve included in bold above to check out the rotating schedule of free fitness activities in these Boston parks this June.  Click on calendar below to enlarge.Boston Summer Parks Fitness Calendar June 2015

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Beantown Bootcamp hosts free outdoor sessions every Wednesday in June

Posted on June 2, 2015 | Leave a comment

Outdoor Bootcamp Series from City Sports and Beantown BootcampCity Sports along side Beantown Bootcamp is sponsoring a free one hour outdoor bootcamp series for six weeks each Wednesday that runs through the end of June 24, 2015 by the North End Greenway (across the street from Haymarket).

Beantown Bootcamp will design workouts that vary each week but consist of strength and muscle conditioning, cardio, agility and plyometrics.  Interested participants are asked to RSVP.

RSVP for a FREE 1-hour bootcamp session

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Free outdoor bootcamp series each Wednesday

Posted on May 26, 2015 | Leave a comment

Outdoor Bootcamp Series from City Sports and Beantown BootcampCity Sports and Beantown Bootcamp are sponsoring a free one hour outdoor bootcamp series for six weeks each Wednesday that runs through the end of June 24, 2015 by the North End Greenway (across the street from Haymarket).

Beantown Bootcamp will design workouts that vary each week but consist of strength and muscle conditioning, cardio, agility and plyometrics.  Interested participants are asked to RSVP.

RSVP for a FREE 1-hour bootcamp session

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Museum of Fine Arts Boston free on Memorial Day

Posted on May 24, 2015 | Leave a comment

Free Fun Fridays Highland FoundationFrom 10 am—4:45 pm the Museum of Fine Arts Boston will be open and free to the public as part of their annual Memorial Day open house.  No plans? Swing by and admire this Boston cultural treasure.

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Harvard Art Museums open and free to public Monday, May 18th

Posted on May 17, 2015 | Leave a comment
Harvard Art MuseumsMuch thanks to one of my most faithful readers Daniel for sending along this tip about The Harvard Art Museums offering free admission tomorrow, Monday, May 18th in celebration of International Museum Day and Art Museum Day.

 

If you have the day off and have yet to visit the Harvard Art Museums, use this as an excuse to explore the collections of the Fogg, Busch-Reisinger, and Arthur M. Sackler Museums, featuring works from the ancient world to the present, and from the Americas, Europe, North Africa, the Mediterranean, and Asia.

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ICA Boston free today after work

Posted on April 30, 2015 | Leave a comment

Institute of Contemporary Art BostonThe Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) Boston is free on Thursday evenings. It has been a while since I last posted this and thought I’d remind those of you who may be looking for something a little different to do after work. Free Thursdays at the ICA run from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Curious to see what is on display at the ICA? Check out their website here:  www.icaboston.org/exhibitions

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32nd MayFair music festival returns to Harvard Square Sunday, May 3rd

Posted on April 26, 2015 | Leave a comment
The 32nd Annual MayFair Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The 32nd Annual MayFair
Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Boston has a long, proud history of churning out really excellent bands.  Some have gone on to enjoy significant commercial success and many others have gone on to have long, successful careers outside of the mainstream.  Part of the reason so many bands come to Boston is our city’s embrace of music in all its forms.  Next weekend is a good example of what I’m talking about.

Sunday, May 3rd is the 32nd Annual MayFair festival in Harvard Square.  This free, all day event includes an impressive line up of some of Boston’s favorite local acts including The Sheila Divine, Freezepop, Bent Shapes, M’Bolo, Air Traffic Controller, Hallelujah The Hills, Grey Season, the Luxury, Vundabar, Funeral Advantage, Parks, and the Novel Ideas.  All twelve bands will play on two different stages between 12PM and 6PM while various vendors and events take place in Harvard Square. The event is free and open to the public. ​​

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ArtsEmerson free season preview event May 7th

Posted on April 25, 2015 | 1 comment

Boston Theater, ParamountEarlier this week ArtsEmerson announced they would host an open house 2015-2016 Season Preview event on Thursday, May 7th at 6:30 p.m. at the Emerson / Paramount Center (located at 559 Washington Street). The event is free and open to the public with reservation by calling 617.824.8400 or by clicking here.

Guests will be able to tour the Emerson / Paramount Center facilities, hear from ArtsEmerson’s new leaders, and enjoy performances by some of next season’s artists.  For more information visit www.artsemerson.org.

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John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo is open

Posted on April 17, 2015 | Leave a comment

Boston MarathonPart of the Boston Marathon experience is the build up of excitement, starting the weekend before, as tens of thousands of visitors come to Boston ahead of the race, which takes place this Monday.   One of those events that is fun to check out (and free) is the three-day John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo at the Hynes Expo in Back Bay.  Last year, more than 100,000 attendees participated.

In addition to possibly meeting  some of the world’s top runners and fitness enthusiasts, the Expo also offers an opportunity for bargain shoppers looking for health and fitness related apparel and products.

Where: Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street, Boston

When:  Friday, April 17:  2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday, April 18 – 19:  9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Donna Summer outdoor roller disco returns in June

Posted on April 8, 2015 | Leave a comment

Flashback FridayMark your calendars because on Friday, June 19th City Hall Plaza will once again play host to a Donna Summer Memorial Roller Disco.

Friday, June 19th Boston to host Donna Summer Roller Disco

Similar to last year when more than 4,000 people came down to Government Center, the event will be free and open to the public, with skates for rent, food on hand and of course some excellent music courtesy of DJ Kon.

Check out these pictures from last summer’s inaugural Memorial Roller Disco to Boston native, Donna Summer. #HotStuff

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Salon Sunday in SoWa

Posted on March 21, 2015 | Leave a comment

Salon Sunday SoWaClearly Mother Nature is a harlot who has it bad for Old Man Winter.  Since it is too cold to enjoy the outdoors, head inside on Sunday, March 29th from 12 pm – 5 pm and check out “Salon Sunday in SoWa” at 450 Harrison Avenue.  More than 80 artist studios will be open for you to peruse.

More details are available on the SoWa Artist Guild Facebook page.

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