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

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!

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!

Toast to the autumn season in true Italian-style: with a glass (or more) of wine in hand!

As the days grow shorter, farmers and artisans alike work tirelessly to fill our plates and our glasses with the riches that their land has to offer. From the olive and grape harvests in Italy to apple picking and corn mazes in New England farms, now is the time of the great harvest.

In honor of the bounty of food and drinks fall brings us, Eataly Boston is celebrating the season with a Fall Wine & Cheese Fest. On September 26, from 5:30-9:00 p.m., gather your friends and join Eataly Boston for a celebration of all things autumn.

For just $60, you will receive an all-access pass to explore all cheeses and cheese-centric bites, along with a wide selection of Italian wines. Let yourself get lost as you explore the food stations throughout marketplace, tasting and sipping as you go.

Tickets are limited, so choose the time that works best for you and reserve your spot at the Fall Wine & Cheese Fest!  Tickets are available for 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm or 7 pm to 9 pm.  PLUS, 15% off tickets with code FallFest15 at check-out!

Celebrate National Beer Day at Back Bay Social’s Back Bay Beer Festival!

Your ticket includes:

• Admission to the event
• Food truck inspired snacks
• Tasting with 12 different beers — including Down Eat Cider
• “Back Bay Brew Card” to you can keep track of everything you tried
• Giveaways & swag from all of our beer sponsors!

The Bristol at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston is hosting a chic tequila dinner with Clase Azul.

Enjoy a six-course meal as Clase Azul ambassador Cris Colle pours tastes of the entire Clase Azul portfolio.

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Join the Boston Public Library for a tea party in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the book Little Women and the upcoming movie!

In celebration of the upcoming Little Women movie, as well as the 150th anniversary of the book’s writing, Little Women fans are invited to “meet” Louisa May Alcott, watch clips from the film, enjoy tea and scrumptious snacks, and talk about their love of Little Women. The executive director of Orchard House, where Little Women was written and set, will share stories about the making of the upcoming movie. Attendees are encouraged to dress in period costume. Raffle prizes include a visit to Orchard House and a ticket to Boston by Foot’s Louisa May Alcott walking tour.

Doors will open at 2:45 p.m. If something happens where you can no longer attend, please kindly cancel your registration so that someone else may attend. Please reach out to programs@bpl.org with any questions.

For more information on the Boston Public Library, please click here.

Join the Microsoft Store and Jeffrey DeSocio, Owner/Principal of AIMC Business Solutions for Business Networking 101.

Business Networking is the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business or the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions. Easy enough, but networking at an event can be a daunting task, but it should be a rewarding experience that help build your confidence and utimately your personal brand.

Jeffrey DeSocio, Owner/Principal of AIMC Business Solutions and founder of Mass Professional Networking, will be the guest speaker and will provide a great overview of the “How to Network At An Event and Build Your Brand.” 

The event is a combination of networking and short presentation.

This free event is being run by AIMC Business Solutions/ Mass Professional Networking. Registration is strong encouraged, as tickets are limited.

The Frost Fit Winter Series Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is back on the Esplanade this winter and bigger than ever with 13 workouts!

Every Saturday in February and March, instructors from Lynx Fitness Club will lead you through HIIT classes that incorporate bodyweight strength training with high-intensity cardio bursts for maximum calorie burning effect set to fun and upbeat music.

To learn more about the Esplanade Association, please click here.