Thursday, November 20, 2008
Gardner After Hours | Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
After Hours includes live music, art, conversation and cocktails, all while you spend time enjoying the galleries and exploring the Gardner Museum.
5:30 - 8:30pm
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
280 The Fenway | Boston
617 566 1401 | www.gardnermuseum.org
Allison Schiller Designs and Qi Cashmere Trunk Show | x-hale boutique
x-hale celebrates its sixth anniversary with an Allison Schiller Jewelry and Qi Cashmere trunk show. Stop by for wine and munchies and let Allison and the girls at x-hale help you pick out some one of a kind pieces.
12pm - 8pm
x-hale boutique
25 Lincoln Street | Newton
617 581 6530 | www.xhaleboutique.com
Preview Cocktail Party | Wenham Museum
Get a preview of the Sleigh Bell Holiday Gift Sampler at the Wenham Museum when you attend this cocktail party, plus you help support the museum. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 per couple.
6 - 9pm
Wenham Museum
132 Main Street (Route 1A) | Wenham
978 468 2377 | www.wenhammuseum.org
Opening Party | Sarra
Makeup and beauty lounge, Sarra, is opening in South Boston and having a party.
Sarra
840 Summer Street | South Boston
617 269 8999 | www.sarraboston.com
Meet Celebrity Makeup Artist Souraya Hamdi | Macy's
Celebrity makeup artist Souraya Hamdi will be at Macy's Boston and you can meet her and learn more about the nvey eco line of all natural beauty products. The New York bases Hamdi works on shows like Six Degrees, Dirty Sexy Money, films such as I Am Legend and numerous commercials and shoots.
Macy's Boston
450 Washington Street | Downtown Crossing
617 357 3000 | www.macys.com
Holiday Sale | Joanne Rossman
Stop by the shop of Joanne Rossman, Purveyor of the Unnecessary & the Irresistible, and enjoy 15% off all merchandise, storewide today.
11am - 6pm
Joanne Rossman
6 Birch Street | Roslindale
617 323 4301 | www.joannerossman.com
20% to 50% Off EVERYTHING Sale | Glee
Glee in Belmont, Beverly Farms and Hingham is having a 4 day pre-Thanksgiving Sale and is taking 20% to 50% off everything. Save on Susana Monaco, Trina Turk, Velvet, Christopher Blue, Joe's Jeans, Autumn Cashmere, Three Dots, Kinross Cashmere, Calypso, Billy Blues, Blue Duck, Majestic and much, much more.
Thursday through Sunday
Belmont | 59 Leonard Street | 617 484 3711
Beverly Farms | 29 West Street | 978 922 4777
Hingham | The Derby Street Shoppes | 781 749 6633
www.glee.us
Friday, November 21, 2008
Sleigh Bell Holiday Gift Sampler | Wenham Museum
Wenham Museum hosts the Sleigh Bell Holiday Gift Sampler which includes 35 Juried Artisans, One-of-A-Kind-Gifts, Live Entertainment, Train Time 15 Exhibition and Santa.
Friday - Sunday | 10am - 4pm
Wenham Museum
132 Main Street (Route 1A) | Wenham
978 468 2377 | www.wenhammuseum.org
Gala Fundraiser for Christopher Columbus Park | InterContinental Boston
This gala is a major fundraiser for the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, an all-volunteer neighborhood group that provides funding for Annual Trellis Lights, maintains the Rose Kennedy Rose Garden, purchases new trees and plants for the park, and more. Tickets start at $100.
7 - 11pm
Rose Kennedy Ballroom at the InterContinental Boston Hotel
510 Atlantic Avenue | Boston
781-639-6002 | www.foccp.org/Gala.html
Head Start Holiday Sale | Envi
Don't wait for Black Friday to start your holiday shopping...take advantage of Envi's GREEN WEEKEND this Friday. Shop Friday, Saturday, or Sunday and enjoy 30% off Envi's entire eco-fashion collection. Shop early for best selection!
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
envi
164 Newbury Street | Boston
617 267 3684 | www.shopenvi.com
Manitou Camps Foundation Fundraiser | Improv Asylum
Manitou Camps Foundation is hosting a cocktails and comedy fundraiser at Improv Asylum. The night starts with cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres and then there is an improv and sketch comedy show. Tickets are $100 and benefit Manitou Camps Foundation which supports causes such as providing camp experiences to boys who have recently lost a parent. You can also help support this great cause by bidding in their online auction. For more information, please contact Jon Deren, Director, Camp Manitou at 800 326 1916 or jon@campmanitou.com.
Cocktails 6 - 8pm
Comedy 8 - 9:30pm
Improv Asylum
216 Hanover Street | Boston
617 263 6887 | www.improvasylum.com
www.campmanitou.com
Saturday, November 22, 2008
The Children's Hospital League Gala 2008 | The InterContinental Hotel
Help raise money for Children's Hospital Boston. This black tie affair includes dinner, dancing and cocktails. Tickets start at $400.
6:30pm
The InterContinental Hotel
510 Atlantic Avenue | Boston
857 218 3121 | www.childrenshospitalleague.org
Design Hive Market | Cambridge
The Design Hive is a rotating collective retail experience featuring different designers every Saturday. Pick out one-of-a-kind, handmade items including clothing (modern and vintage), handbags, accessories, house wares, prints, paper goods and more for yourself or to give as gifts.
10am - 5pm
Maria Baldwin School (formerly the Agassiz School)
28 Sacramento Street | Cambridge
www.designhivemarket.com
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Baby Loves Disco | Revolution Rock Bar
Spend an afternoon partying in your pjs at Revolution Rock Bar. This dance party will feature disco tunes from the 1970s and 1980s spun by real DJs. The event also includes bubble machines and kids activities. Tickets are $15 per walking human in advance or $18 at the door.
2 - 5pm
Revolution Rock Bar
200 High Street | Boston
617 261 4200 | www.babylovesdisco.com/locations/boston/
Head Start Holiday Sale | Envi
Don't wait for Black Friday to start you holiday shopping...take advantage of Envi's GREEN WEEKEND this Friday. Shop Friday, Saturday, or Sunday and enjoy 30% off Envi's entire eco-fashion collection. Shop early for best selection!
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
envi
164 Newbury Street | Boston
617 267 3684 | www.shopenvi.com
Pre-Thanksgiving Sale | Glee
Glee in Belmont, Beverly Farms and Hingham is having a 4 day pre-Thanksgiving Sale and is taking 20% to 50% off everything. Save on Susana Monaco, Trina Turk, Velvet, Christopher Blue, Joe's Jeans, Autumn Cashmere, Three Dots, Kinross Cashmere, Calypso, Billy Blues, Blue Duck, Majestic and much, much more.
Thursday through Sunday
Belmont | 59 Leonard Street | 617 484 3711
Beverly Farms | 29 West Street | 978 922 4777
Hingham | The Derby Street Shoppes | 781 749 6633
www.glee.us
Monday, November 24, 2008
Dollar Oyster Mondays | Rialto
Rialto shucks Duxbury Island Creek Oysters for a buck apiece on Mondays, which is a steal of a price for some of the best (the best?) oysters going.
Mondays 5:30 - 10pm
Rialto
One Bennett Street | Harvard Square
617 661 5050 | www.rialto-restaurant.com
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Kiddie Yoga | Natick Collection
Bring your little ones to Lil' Lemons Fitness, a kiddie yoga class sponsored by lululemon athletica. The class is free, and parent or guardian attendance is required.
10am
Infinity Pool Court at the Natick Collection
1245 Worcester Street | Natick
508 655 4800 | www.natickcollection.com
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
November Jean Sale | injeanius
All November, when you buy a pair of full priced jeans, you will get the second lower priced pair at 20% off at injeanius.
injeanius
441 Hanover Street | North End
617 523 5326 | www.injeanius.com
Thursday, November 27, 2008
11th Annual Boston Volvo 5K Road Race | Brighton
Burn some calories before the big feast. Join the National MS Society on Thanksgiving morning for this fast, flat race. Entry is $20 and includes long-sleeved t-shirts for the first 500 attendees.
7:30am registration
9am start
Boston Volvo Village
75 North Beacon Street | Brighton
1 800 344 4867 | http://main.nationalmssociety.org/volvo5k
Friday, November 28, 2008
Black Party Friday | The Achilles Project/Persephone
If you're not stuffed after Thanskgiving, take a bite out of this prix fixe menu featuring black foods like squid ink pasta and black pudding. Don't forget to take 10% off all merchandise and an extra 5% off everything black.
5:30pm - midnight (kitchen closes at 11pm)
The Achilles Project/Persephone
283 Summer Street | South Boston
617 423 2257 | www.achilles-project.com
Gabe's Run
Gabe Pacione was a special young man who touched many, deeply, before his death in August 2008. Gabe's Run celebrates his life and helps raise money for The Gabriel Pacione Memorial Scholarship and the The Gabriel Pacione Cape Ann League Scholarship. You can sign up to race the Hamilton Wenham Generals XC Course or take part in the 1 mile comunity fun run. Join the fun on the day after Thanksgiving.
Registration 8 - 9:30am
Race start 10am
Patton Park | Hamilton
www.gabesrun.org
Christmas Tree Lighting and Window Unveiling | Macy's
Macy's New England officially launches the 2008 holiday season with their annual tree lighting. Come for the lighting and stay to do some holiday gift buying.
5pm
Macy's
Downtown Crossing | Boston
617 357 3000 | www.macys.com
The Nutcracker 2008 Opening Night | Boston Opera House
Take part in a Boston holiday tradition by attending the first Nutcracker performance of the season. Tickets start at $30.
7:30pm
Boston Opera House
539 Washington Street | Boston
617 931 2787 | www.bostonballet.org
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Jazz Brunch with Santa | The Langham
One of Boston's most lavish Sunday brunches will feature special holiday decorations, jazz entertainment and a visit from Santa and one of his elves. Entertainment for children and photos with Santa will also be provided. The brunch is $65 for adults and $30 for children ages 5 to 12.
Reservations are available at 11am, 11:30am, 1pm and 1:30pm
The Langham
250 Franklin Street | Boston
617 422 5137 | http://boston.langhamhotels.com/
Monday, December 1, 2008
MassArt's Annual Holiday Sale | Massachusetts College of Art and Design
If you're looking for interesting and unusual gifts this holiday season, try MassArt's yearly sale which starts today and runs through Saturday, December 6th. Come early for the best selection of ceramics, glass, painting, prints, jewelry and more.
Tower Building Lobby, Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Avenue | Boston
617 879 7710 | www.massart.edu/calendar
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Date Night | Bleacher Bar
Lantern Financial hosts Date Night at Bleacher Bar. Individuals and couples are invited to take pictures with the Red Sox World Series trophies, play in a Wii baseball tournament and enter the trivia contest. Tickets are $5 for individuals and $9 for couples. Proceeds will benefit the non-profit Business and Baseball. Space is limited, so please RSVP to info@lantern-financial.com or 617 482 2700.
6:30pm
The Bleacher Bar
82A Lansdowne Street | Boston
617 482 2700 | http://lantern-financial.com/harmoney
Holiday Wine Tasting | Boston Center for Adult Education
Boston Uncorked is teaming up with the BCAE for a 30+ wine extravaganza in the beautiful Gamble Mansion. Admission is $45 for BCAE members, and $55 for non-members.
6:30 - 9pm
Boston Center for Adult Education
5 Commonwealth Avenue | Boston
617 267 4430 | www.bcae.org
www.bostonuncorked.com
Holiday Party Benefit For Jumpstart | Lucky's Lounge
Join Jumpstart for a holiday party at Lucky's Lounge. The evening will include a silent auction, raffle, hors d'oeuvres, and beverages and your donation of $10 or a new book will help to give the gift of reading to a child in need. Jumpstart pairs motivated college students with pre-school children for caring, supportive, one-to-one relationships for an entire school year in order to build literacy, language, social, and initiative skills in young children. What a great cause! For questions or to RSVP please contact Emily at emily.pierce@jstart.org or 857 413 4576.
5:30pm
Lucky's Lounge
355 Congress Street | Boston
www.jstart.org
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
4th Annual Art Tasting | Copley Society of Art
Join the Copley Society of Art (Co|So) for their 4th Annual Art Tasting. A cocktail reception will feature the Small Works of Copley Society artists as well as wine and appetizers. On display and for sale throughout the gallery will be paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints by Co|So artists, typically ranging in price from $150 to $2,000.
6:30pm
Copley Society of Art
158 Newbury Street | Boston
617 536 5049 | www.copleysociety.org
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Marblehead Christmas Walk | Marblehead
From a hayride to period carolers to Santa arriving by lobster boat, the Marblehead Christmas Walk is a New England tradition.
Activity times and locations vary.
Locations across Marblehead
781 631 2868 | www.marbleheadchamber.org
Friday, December 5, 2008
Grand Opening Celebration | Cibeline
Stop by this all day affair and get familiar with this new boutique's inventory of fashions and accessories, both vintage and new. An after-party will be held at the Liberty Hotel.
11am - 8pm (ribbon cutting with Mayor Menino at 12 noon)
8:30 - midnight (after party)
Cibeline
120 Charles Street | Boston
617 742 0244 | www.cibelinesariano.com
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Holiday Sale and Open House | Marmalade
Sparkling beverages, gifts and goodies are Marmalade's second annual holiday open house. Find the perfect gift for yourself or someone else, and enjoy 10% off all purchases, all day.
10am - 6pm
Marmalade
695 Belmont Street | Belmont
617 484 0093 | www.shopmarmalade.com
Meet Jewelry Designer Sharon Khazzam | Barneys
Jewelry designer Sharon Khazzam will be at Barneys Copley Place showing her latest collection.
12 - 4pm
Barneys Copley Place
100 Huntington Avenue | Boston
617 385 3300 | www.barneys.com
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Mommies Who Shop | Hamilton
Shop for moms and children ages up to 5 from over 30 designers, plus complimentary hors d' oeuvres, a wine bar, spa lounge, gift bags and more. Tickets in advance at $15 and $20 at the door. For information, please call 978 282 1854, email info@mommieswhoshop.com or visit www.mommieswhoshop.com.
6 - 10pm
Community House of Hamilton and Wenham
284 Bay Road | Hamilton
www.communityhouse.org
Kiss 108 FM Jingle Ball | Tsongas Arena
See performers including Natasha Bedingfield, David Archuleta, Katy Perry and Ne-Yo at this annual holiday bash. Tickets start at $40.
7pm (doors open at 6pm)
Tsongas Arena
300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way | Lowell
781 396 1430 | www.kiss108.com
Friday, December 12, 2008
5th Annual Sowa Holiday Market | Cathedral High School Gym
This holiday market is your shopping destination for unique handmade gifts from over 80 artisans. Meet the people who make the gifts your friends and family will receive this holiday season.
10am - 6pm each day
Cathedral High School Gym
74 Union Park Street | South End
617 481 225 | www.sowaholidaymarket.com
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Meet Jewelery Designer Mallary Marks | Barneys
Barneys is hosting a Mallary Marks jewelry trunk show and you can meet Mallary while viewing her latest collection (such as the purple iolite earrings shown). For more information, please call 617 385 3300 x 3310.
2 - 5pm
Barneys
100 Huntington Avenue | Boston
617 385 3300 | www.barneys.com
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Frog Pond Skating | Boston Common
The Frog Pond Skating Rink is now open and ready for you to enjoy, whether you're practicing for a 9.9 at the Winter Olympics or simply trying to stand on two feet. Admission is $4 per person (children 13 and under are admitted free) and skate rental is $8 ($5 for children 13 and under).
10am - 9pm
Frog Pond Skating Rink
Boston Common
617 635-2120 | www.bostoncommonfrogpond.org
