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.
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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
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.
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.
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!
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
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
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!
The College Club of Boston cordially invites you to a presentation by Gerald Pomeroy.
Passed hors d’oeuvres and small plates will precede the presentation/Q&A, followed by dessert and coffee/tea. Sparkling rosé courtesy of the Club’s Footstool Society
RSVP required as seating is limited. To reserve, please call 617.536.9510. Visa and MasterCard accepted.
About Gerald Pomeroy
Gerald has been a successful Boston interior designer for 25 years at his eponymous firm, Gerald Pomeroy Interiors. He was the lead designer for the restoration of the College Club’s Percy-Dauber and Members’ Rooms during the Club’s major renovation in 2008, and recently updated its entry and hallways. Gerald is an award-winning designer whose projects have appeared in national and regional magazines, most recently in Boston Home, Northshore Home, New Old House and in the September issue of New England Home.
He will be joined by Preston Lemanski of Lemanski Construction who also worked on the 2008 restoration. His firm was responsible for installing the Club’s sprinkler system, renovating guest room baths, and replacing all the guest room windows. And, this summer the painting/lighting of the entry and hallways.
To learn more about the College Club of Boston, please click here.
To learn more about Gerald Pomeroy Interiors, please click here.
Join the French Cultural Center and the Boston / Strasbourg Sister City Association for a gallery opening.
“In the fields of science and art, new paradigms emerge only when we dare to go beyond what is established.” – Irene Georgakoudi, Tufts University, Biomedical Engineering
The French Cultural Center is exploring science as the catalyst for artistic expression and art as the catalyst for scientific observation! Join them for the launch of their fall cultural programs with an intriguing gallery opening presented in partnership with the Boston/Strasbourg Sister City Association. The gallery opening will include a reception with light refreshments.
Free and open to the public, registration required.
Event in English with French transcripts.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Art on Science: 26 études (AS26) is a collaborative international art project sponsored by the Boston/Strasbourg Sister City Association (BSSCA) that crosses the lines between art, science, and culture. Thirteen artists from Boston and Strasbourg each were paired with scientists from their home city to explore a scientific theme. The result? A testament to the power of curiosity and creativity and 52 incredible works of art accompanied by written scientific commentaries.
Artists took tours of laboratories. Scientists made studio visits. Some pairs worked shoulder-to-shoulder with live specimens, while others communicated virtually to share ideas and resources. Come explore the fields of art and science with us as we unveil these intriguing works!
