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Sep
30
Sun
Taj Boston Rooftop Brunch & Book Signing with Kim MacKinnon
Sep 30 @ 11:00 am
Taj Boston Rooftop Brunch & Book Signing with Kim MacKinnon @ Taj Boston Hotel | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

Join Taj Boston for a Pop-up Rooftop Brunch and Book Signing featuring Kim Foley MacKinnon and her new book 100 Places to See in Boston Before You Die.

A featured destination in Ms. MacKinnon’s book, the Rooftop at The Taj boasts one of the most dramatic views in Boston of Back Bay and beyond. Each adult ticket includes a copy of 100 Places to See in Boston Before you Die, a curated compendium of the best of Boston, with ideas, essential sights, can’t-miss dining and more. In addition, author Kim Foley Mackinnon will be in attendance to sign books and share her Boston expertise.

The hotel’s culinary team has created a menu that includes something for every palate from omelet and waffle stations, soups and salads, raw bar display, cheese and charcuterie and more. Enjoy assorted entrees, a sushi station, and an Asian station. Brunch has a sweet finish with a selection of desserts.

Jan
13
Sun
Patriots Viewing Party at Back Bay Social
Jan 13 @ 12:00 pm

Let Back Bay Social Club take your #SundayFunday to the post-season level.

The boys in blue are in the playoffs (once again), and Back Bay Social has been waiting all season long to host you & the #SundayFunday football gang for a POST SEASON VIEWING PARTY!

Watch the same on Back Bay Social’s giant screen with surround sound with a bucket of wings and some beer — or order from the full brunch menu.  Be sure to register while space is still available!

Jan
27
Sun
Rialto Pop Up Dinner at Porto
Jan 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Rialto Pop Up Dinner at Porto @ Porto

By very popular demand, Porto has released a SECOND seating for Rialto’s Pop Up Dinner

Please join Porto Boston for a second seating on Sunday evening January 27th for a Rialto Pop Up Dinner prepared by Chef Jody Adams. Enjoy light bites and cocktails from 6-7pm, followed by a reminiscent 5 course dinner of Rialto inspired favorites paired with our selection of Italian Wines. Tickets are limited and are required to attend this event!

MENU
Find the planned dinner menu below (subject to slight change)

01. Grilled Oysters
Andouille sausage, garlic toast

02. Lobster Cavatelli
red and green tomato sauce, saffron, hot lobster oil

03. Slow Roasted Duck
balsamic vinegar, braised escarole, green olives, rosemary

04. Grilled Beef Rib-Eye
roasted garlic potatoes, arugula, endive, truffles

05. Hot chocolate Crema
coffee-hazelnut ice cream, blood orange

** Please note, unfortuntely, they are not able to accomodate substitutions for this event.

Apr
7
Sun
Back Bay Beer Festival at Back Bay Social Club
Apr 7 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Celebrate Back Bay Social Club’s 1st Annual Beer Festival on National Beer Day.

Enjoy food truck inspired snacks, live music from 12 pm to 3 pm, and the opportunity to try 12 different beers!   The lineup includes:

• DOWN EAST CIDER •
• NEW BELGIUM •
• SAM ADAMS •
• HARPOON •
• LAGUNITAS •
• NIGHTSHIFT •
• JACK’S ABBY •
• 26.2 MARATHON BREW •
• LORD HOBO •
• CITIZEN CIDER • 
• ANGRY ORCHARD • 
• TRULY •

You’ll al receive a “Back Bay Brew Card” to you can keep track of everything you tried and giveaways and swag from the beer sponsors.

This event is 21+.

Jun
24
Mon
4th Annual Cabaret Night at Back Bay Social Club
Jun 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Celebrating diversity through music at Back Bay Social Club

Savor American eats and intricate cocktails while enjoying lively performances of jazz, a cappella, dance, and more. Proceeds support World Unity, Inc.’s diversity and inclusion efforts in Boston and beyond. Performances 7-9PM.

Limited number of tickets available at the door. For more information, email cabaret@worldunityinc.org or visit us on our Facebook page, Instagram, or at worldunityinc.org.

Dec
11
Wed
Holiday Wine Dinner at Back Bay Social
Dec 11 @ 6:30 pm

The most wonderful time of the year calls for a FEAST and we know just the place to #WineDown in the Back Bay for the holidays!

PRE-FIXE MENU

1st Course
Four Cheese Crab & Artichoke Dip
parmesan, cheddar, cream, mayo, mustard

2nd Course
Braised Beef Short Rib
sautéed spinach and red wine gravy

3rd Course
Churros
fried churros, chocolate dipping sauce

This event is 21+.

For more about Back Bay Social, please click here.

Dec
18
Wed
Whiskey Tasting with National Brand Ambassador Alex Thibault!
Dec 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Save the water, come for the WHISKEY!

Whiskey Tasting with National Brand Ambassador Alex Thibault • Wednesday, December 18th • 6:30PM

$25 ticket includes:

  • Whiskey Tasting with specialty paired appetizers prepared by our Executive Chef
  • Green Spot paired with Chipotle & Lime Chicken Sausage
  • Redbreast paired with Ribeye & Blue Cheese Bites
  • Powers Gold paired with Smoked Salmon Crostini
  • Midleton Very Rare paired with Dark Chocolate Foundue
  • Redbrast 21′ to cleanse the palate cleanser!
  • Q&A with the legendary Alex Thibault
  • Welcome whiskey cocktail

This event is 21+.

For more information on Back Bay Social, please click here.

Jan
25
Sat
2020 Rialto Pop Up Dinner at Porto
Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

By very popular demand: the 2020 Rialto Pop-Up Dinner by Chef Jody Adams at Porto Boston!

Please join Porto Boston on Saturday evening January 25, 2020 for a Rialto Pop Up Dinner prepared by Chef Jody Adams and the Porto culinary team. Enjoy light bites and cocktails from 6-7pm, followed by a reminiscent 5 course dinner of Rialto inspired favorites paired with our selection of Italian Wines. Tickets are limited and are required to attend this event!

Questions? Please contact Elissa@Porto-Boston.com.

MENU

Find our planned dinner menu below (subject to slight change) :

01. Grilled Oysters
Andouille sausage, garlic toast

02. Lobster Cavatelli
red and green tomato sauce, saffron, hot lobster oil

03. Slow Roasted Duck
balsamic vinegar, braised escarole, green olives, rosemary

04. Grilled Beef Rib-Eye
roasted garlic potatoes, arugula, endive, truffles

05. Hot chocolate Crema
coffee-hazelnut ice cream, blood orange

** Please note, unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate substitutions for this event. 

To learn more about Porto, please click here.

 

Feb
15
Sat
Ex’s and Ohhh’s Valentine’s Drag Brunch at Back Bay Social
Feb 15 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Ex’s and Ohhh’s they haunt us… So off to the Valentine’s Day themed Drag Brunch…

Hosted by Robyn Edges and Neon Calypso-OH-OH-OH

Whether you’re trying to find your squeeze or forget them, join Back Bay Social at our Valentine’s edition Ex’s and Ohhh’s Drag Brunch on Saturday, February 15th. Doors at 11am, Show at 1pm.

One, two, three they’re going to bring the mimosas to me.

We always want to come but we never want to leave!

Performances by Mizery Mcrae and Teasha.

Check out the brunch menu here

**** AN EVENTBRITE TICKET DOES NOT GUARANTEE A TABLE OR SEATING. PLEASE VISIT BACK BAY SOCIAL’S WEBSITE HERE TO MAKE A RESERVATION ****

Mar
14
Sat
Shamrock Showdown Bar Crawl – Back Bay vs Downtown
Mar 14 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

The “Shamrock Showdown” is the city of Boston’s Ultimate St Patrick’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl

Join thousands of Shamrock themed crawlers as they take over the bars of Back Bay and Downtown on Saturday March 14th.

With over 20+ bars participating around Boston, this is sure to be the biggest bar crawl you have ever seen! 

CHECK IN and grab your SHAMROCK SHOWDOWN bracelet at 1 of 2 locations:

  • KINGS – 50 Dalton St.
    Back Bay Check In
    10am to 4pm
    SCHOLARS PUB – 25 School St.
  • Downtown Check In
    12:30pm to 4pm
    Shamrock Showdown Crawl Stops:

All stops are FREE to enter with our special bracelet. If you do not have the exclusive SHAMROCK SHOWDOWN bracelet you could be charged a cover and or admitted.

Keep in mind the most important times are the “Check In” times for Kings and Scholars Pub. The other times listed below for the various venues are just suggested stop times.

All venues must adhere to their legal capacities and will only let in as many customers as they can legally hold. If a venue is at capacity you have the choice of waiting to get in, or move onto another venue.

BACK BAY BARS

• Back Bay Social – Noon to 8pm

• Dillions – 11am to 6pm

• Kings Back Bay – 10am to 8pm – FREE Bowling, Arcade, and Karaoke 10am to 4pm

• LIR – 10am to 8pm

• McGreevey’s – 10am to 8pm

For more about this event, please click here.


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