Calendar

Aug
30
Fri
Concerts in the Courtyard at the Boston Public Library
Aug 30 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Free, one-hour concerts in one of Boston’s most beautiful spaces.

The courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square, one of Boston’s most beautiful spaces, is filled with music during free, one-hour concerts throughout the summer. The courtyard hosts music that ranges from jazz to classical and from world to folk.

Concerts are moved to Rabb Hall in the event of inclement weather.

Wednesday concerts are presented in partnership with Berklee College of Music and are generously sponsored by Back Bay  Association member Brookline Bank.

The schedule of performers is as follows:

 

Aug
31
Sat
Family Film Festival at Prudential Center
Aug 31 @ 6:00 pm

Prudential Center Family Film Festival is a great summer night out with family-friendly movies shown under the stars.

Entertainment, children’s activities and giveaways will start at 6pm. All movies will start every Saturday at sundown. Rain dates will be held the following Tuesday.

2019 Movie Schedule

July 6: Lego Movie 2
July 13: Mary Poppins Returns
July 20: Incredibles 2
July 27: Ralph Breaks the Internet
August 3: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
August 10: Smallfoot
August 17: Alice in Wonderland (1951)
August 24: Hotel Transylvania 3
August 31: Dumbo (2019)

Come in early and grab dinner or snacks to enjoy during the movie! Picnic blankets and beach chairs are welcome. Spend just $10 and receive discounted parking in the Prudential Center Garage (restrictions apply).

Closed captioning will be provided for all movies.

Sep
12
Thu
Block Party at Eataly Boston
Sep 12 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Piazza all’Aperto is back at Eataly Boston for four dates this summer.

Summer is too short to stay inside, so revel in the peak of the season at Piazza all’Aperto, Eataly’s block party series! From smoking grills to clinking glasses, these free evenings have all the ingredients to relax and enjoy summer – the same way an Italian would.

Now, you can experience the magic of an Italian sagra, the bustling food festivals held in the piazza of nearly every town, with endless food, drinks, and free live music in our own Piazza all’Aperto (“open piazza”) just outside our doors! Plus, stay tuned to learn about the New England producers and institutions who will be joining us and sharing their quality products and food with lively demonstrations and activities.

Find this event on the patio at 800 Boylston Street every month all summer long. Entry is free; food and drink tickets are available in advance or at the door.

Click here for more.

Fall Open House at the French Cultural Center
Sep 12 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Discover all that the French Cultural Center has to offer.

C’est la rentrée ! The French Cultural Center invites all French speakers, Francophiles, and French-at-heart to join them for their annual Open House. Get a taste of their exciting offerings and take a sneak peek at the fall season. Sip on French wine and savor tasty treats. Come in, mingle, and discover a little piece of France right in the heart of Boston! 

This event is free. No prior experience with French is necessary. An RSVP is recommended but walk-ins are welcome. 

About this Event

BROWSE THE LIBRARY

Check out the latest arrivals, learn more about upcoming library programs, and visit their book sale with a large variety of books ready for your own personal French library.

EXPLORE CLASSES

Take a placement test and register for a fall class- at a discount! Meet their teachers and learn more about their classes for kids, teens, and adults. 

DISCOVER OUR COMMUNITY

Join or renew your membership and explore their member perks and member-exclusive events.  All those who join at the event will receive a free giveaway!  

HAVE FUN

Enjoy complimentary refreshments (guests +21 receive 2 drink tickets/each), a mini wine tasting, a French conversation corner, tours in English and French, and BINGO with prizes.  They truly have something for every Francophile!  

TAKE A TOUR

Explore the beautiful historic brownstone with a guided tour- in English or en français. You’ll even get a sneak peek into their newly renovated space! 

6:00 PM Tour in French
6:10 PM Tour in English
6:30 PM Tour in French
6:40 PM Tour in English
7:00 PM Tour in French
7:10 PM Tour in English

Sep
14
Sat
Free Infant Sign Language Class at Bright Horizons Back Bay
Sep 14 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Enjoy different activities as you meet other parents and their infants at Bright Horizons®

Experienced teachers will guide parents and their infants through a variety of activities. We welcome suggestions, feedback, and questions that help you grow alongside your little one through their first stage of life. Refreshments will be provided.

Baby Sign Language 45min. Taught by Sheryl White, parents will learn and engage with their infants as she shows and displays primary communication words to incorporate into their daily lives. When used frequently, sign language can become the first means of communication between parents and their infants to in order to meet the infant’s needs, minimize infant frustration and improve parent/ infant relationships.

Sep
15
Sun
Open Newbury
Sep 15 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Open Newbury is returning for another year of extended patios, sidewalk sales, and fun for the whole family.

Open Newbury — our favorite summer Sundays when Newbury Street closes to cars and becomes a pedestrian promenade — is back for the 2019 season.  Get ready to celebrate with your favorite Newbury Street shops, restaurants, cafes, and more on July 14, August 25, and September 15.

Check back often for more information, including a full list of offers from Newbury Street businesses.

Sep
17
Tue
Pizza in the Park with Bright Horizons Back Bay
Sep 17 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pizza in the Park with Bright Horizons Back Bay @ Frieda Garcia Park | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

Join Bright Horizons Back Bay for a pizza dinner in the park!

 

Bright Horizons at Back Bay invites you and your family to join us at the Frieda Garcia Park for Pizza in the Park. Meet and socialize with other Back Bay families — and enjoy some sheet painting fun with your little ones!

Sep
18
Wed
Wine Tasting at the Charlesmark Lounge
Sep 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Charlesmark & Ora are bringing back the best wine tasting party in town.

RSVP: 617-247-1212 | info@charlesmarkhotel.com Walk-ins welcome based on availability

140 Supper Club Dinner: Brinner at Fairmont Copley Plaza
Sep 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

September is National Breakfast Month, and breakfast is arguably the best meal, so why not enjoy it twice in one day?

Join the Fairmont Copley Plaza for “Brinner,” breakfast for dinner, and indulge in the satisfying tastes of morning food with the Fairmont’s upscale flair. The menu features classic breakfast flavors creatively presented for dinnertime, and a DIY mimosa bar will be open all night for guests to celebrate like it’s the A.M. Special champagne pairings will be offered each course as well.

While not mandatory, guests are encouraged to wear elegant pajamas or nightwear (appropriate for a communal gathering) to truly get in the “Brinner” spirit.

The five course “brinner” is part of Fairmont Copley Plaza’s popular 140 Supper Club series where guests descend a century-old staircase and whisper a password to be immersed into a themed, intimate dining experience hosted by Executive Chef Laurent Poulain.

MENU

Buckwheat Blini
smoked salmon, tomato, basil and lemon dill crème fraiche
Pairing: Domaine Sebatien Brunet Petillant Naturel, Grolleau

Croque Monsieur
north country applewood smoked bacon, swiss, oven dried tomatoes, fine herbs, lemon truffle vinaigrette
Pairing: Lucien Albrecht Brut Cremant Rose

Avocado Tartine
country bread, warm poached egg, shaved manchego, pickled shallots
Pairing: Vins el Cep Kila Cava

BBQ Beef Brisket Casserole
hash brown, cheddar, petite greens bouquet, green goddess dressing
Pairing: Cleto Chiarli “Vecchia Modena” Lambrusco

Vanilla Mascarpone Cheese Parfait
grand marnier mint strawberries, banana nut granola
Pairing: Marchesi di Gresy Moscato d’Asti

Sep
19
Thu
Battle of the Breweries at the Lenox Hotel
Sep 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The second annual Back Bay Battle of the Breweries returns with all of your favorite local craft brewers in one spot!

Enjoy samples from over 20 New England Breweries and then place your vote for your favorite!

The winning brewery gets a Tap Takeover in City Table, City Bar and Solas!

Ticket price includes unlimited beer samples, customized tasting glass, hors d’oeuvres created by Chef Sean MacAlpine, live music with Jason Silverman of Hot Mess and a night full of good eats, brews and fun!

Be sure to get your tickets early – the last Back Bay Battle of the Breweries sold out quickly!

PARTICIPATING BREWERIES:

Night Shift Brewing – Everett, MA

Idle Hands – Malden, MA

Lord Hobo – Woburn, MA

Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers – Framingham, MA

Cambridge Brewing Company – Cambridge, MA

Devil’s Purse Brewing – South Dennis, MA

Widowmaker Brewing – Braintree, MA

Westfield River Brewing Company – Southwick, MA

Bantam Cider – Somerville, MA

Bent Water – Lynn, MA

Aeronaut Brewing Company – Somerville, MA

Turtle Swamp – Jamaica Plain/Roslindale, MA

Naked Ox – Dorchester, MA

Small Change Brewing Company – Somerville, MA

Notch Brewing – Salem, MA

Definitive Brewing – Portland, ME

Great North Aleworks – Manchester, NH

Athletic Brewing Company – Stratford, CT

Castle Island Beer – Norwood, MA

Citizen Cider – Burlington, VT

Cisco Brewers – Nantucket, MA

Winter Hill Brewing – Somerville, MA

*All attendees must be 21+ with a valid ID. Nobody will be allowed into the event who is under 21 or who doesn’t have a valid ID.

For more information, check out the Lenox’s BLOG!


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