Calendar

Jan
31
Thu
Clear the Cave – January
Jan 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

As the French Cultural Center clears room for a new year of tastings, you have one last chance to taste some of their favorite bottles.

Over the past seven decades the French Cultural Center has had the opportunity to partner with an abundance of fine institutions, vintners, and wine collectors.

And now, it is time again to make room for a new year of tastings. Join them for this fun evening of fine wine, featuring a broad selection of vintners that we know and love. This exceptional tasting will feature six wines, from various domains, regions, and even countries!

This tasting will be led by Certified Sommelier Alexandre Sojfer, resident Sommelier at La Voile Boston.

The event will start no later than 7:10 PM.

ON THE MENU

L’Ameillaud – Vin de Pays de Vaucluse – 2012 – Vaucluse, France
Smoky black and blue fruit scents are complicated by suggestions of licorice and cracked pepper. Focused and chewy on the palate, offering bitter cherry and black currant flavors and a hint of cured meat.

Tinhorn Creek – Merlot – 2010 – South Okanaga, Canada
Established by the Shaunessy and Oldfield families on the South Okanagan’s legendary Golden Mile Bench in 1993, Tinhorn Creek is a very special winegrowing project, comprising 150 acres of spectacular vineyards in two distinct areas, one on either side of the valley.

Domaine Isle Saint Pierre – Cabernet – 2010 – France
Isle Saint-Pierre is a small island in the middle of the Rhone River, just 25km south of Arles and 15km from the sea. The vineyards, planted at the very heart of the Camargue region, stretch over 170 hectares around the island.

Jackson Triggs – Sauvignon Blanc – 2013 – Niagara Estate, Canada
Pale straw colour with a lively nose of gooseberry and lemon; fruit character is replayed on the palate; crisp and dry, with light / medium body.

Réserve Durand – Sauvignon Blanc – 2015 – Sancerre, France
From a small producer in France’s Loire Valley comes this dazzling white wine, rich with grapefruit and gooseberry aromas. The estate boast mature 25-30 year old vines and a mix of chalky, silicious soils.

Château Roc de Ségur – Bordeaux – 2011 – Bordeaux, France
This ripe, smoky, wood-aged wine shows ample fruit as well as solid tannins. The wine has richness and spice, the wood well balanced by black plum and final juiciness.

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+.

Apr
29
Mon
Sex and the City Trivia at MJ O’Connor’s
Apr 29 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Did someone say trivia? Abso-f-ing-lutely.

Kick up your Manolos because Sex and the City Trivia is coming to MJ O’Connor’s Park Plaza. Grab your girlfriends and test your knowledge of the fabulous four. We’ll cover everything from Post-it breakup notes to the wedding that never was.

Trivia will begin at 6:30pm – teams will be registered on a first come, first served basis and will close after the first 35 teams have signed up. Teams cannot exceed 6 people.

An RSVP on Eventbrite does not guarantee a table or team. We recommend your team plans to arrive early to secure your spot – don’t worry, we’ll keep the cosmos coming while you wait.

Trivia is 21+ with a valid ID.

Jun
16
Sun
adidas Boost Boston Games
Jun 16 all-day

The world’s fastest athletes are coming to Back Bay on June 16.

The adidas Boost Boston Games and Back Bay Mile race will be on June 16, bringing world-class athletes to compete in and around Copley Square.

Back Bay Mile

The first-annual adidas Boost Back Bay Mile is a road race that will test your speed in the heart of Boston.  The course takes you down Newbury Street to Gloucester Street, and then turns down Boylston Street to the finish line on the specially constructed sprint track that features the same surface you saw at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.  As part of the adidas Boost Boston Games, the five-lane track will have Olympic and World Champion track athletes competing at the conclusion of the mile races.  This road mile welcomes all ages and abilities to participate.

Boost Boston Games

With an elevated straight track constructed along Boylston Street between Exeter and Clarendon Streets, the world’s fastest men and women will sprint down to Copley Square, wowing fans and breaking records as the viewing public watches from only feet away from the track.

VIP seats just after the finish sell for $125 and come with an adidas shirt, food and beverage and a $50 adidas gift card.

Event Schedule
Time Event
1:30PM adidas HS Girls’ Dream Mile
1:40PM adidas HS Boys’ Dream Mile
1:50PM Women’s Mile
1:58PM Women’s Long Jump
2:00PM Men’s Mile
2:20PM Women’s 600m
2:30PM Men’s 600m
3:20PM Youth Girls’ 100m
3:25PM Youth Boys’ 100m
3:35PM Boston Police vs Boston Fire
3:45PM Fastest Girl in Boston
3:50PM Fastest Boy in Boston
4:00PM adidas HS Girls’ Dream 100
4:10PM Women’s 100m B
4:22PM adidas HS Boys’ Dream 100
4:32PM Men’s 100m Semi-Final 1
4:37PM Men’s 100m Semi-Final 2
4:46PM Women’s 200m Hurdles
4:53PM Men’s 200m Hurdles
4:59PM Women’s 200m
5:06PM Men’s 200m
5:13PM Women’s 100m Hurdles
5:20PM Men’s 110m Hurdles
5:30PM Women’s 100m A
5:40PM Men’s 100m Final
5:47PM adidas Women’s 150m
5:55PM adidas Men’s 150m

Follow the adidas Boost Boston Games on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

** All photos courtesy of @adidasBoostBostonGames 

Oct
10
Thu
Catch the Game with Tedy Bruschi at The Lenox
Oct 10 @ 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Join Hall of Famer and 3x Super Bowl champion Tedy Bruschi during the Thursday Night Football broadcast of the Patriots v. Giants game

The Lenox Hotel is the place to be on Thursday night October 10th!

Tedy Bruschi will be here to provide pre-game intro, half-time and post-game analysis while the longtime rival Patriots and Giants square up during the live NFL broadcast.

Proceeds from the event will benefit TEDY’S TEAM, Tedy’s foundation that raises awareness of stroke and heart disease while supporting survivors on their journey.

TICKETS INCLUDE:

  • Admission to the event, simulcast game
  • Pub appetizers, Bruschi Burger station, healthy snack options!
  • Cash bar available

*Tickets are non-refundable but transferable.

**Special rate available for overnight guest rooms, please email reservations@lenoxhotel.com for details!

Nov
7
Thu
Clase Azul Tequila Dinner at The Bristol
Nov 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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.

Menu

AMUSE BOUCHE
La Pinta & Moet Chandon Brut

DUO OF EAST COAST OYSTERS
Pomegranate Margarita Cloud | Bloody Maria Granita
The Juan Collins
Clase Azul Plata

LEMON & LIME CURED HAMACHI
Agave Soda Foam | Heart of Palm
The Paloma
Clase Azul Reposado

BEET CARPACCIO
Grapefruit Gel | Whipped Honey | Citrus ‘Soil’ | Macadamia
The Tequila Sunrise
Clase Azul Anejo

ANCHO & COFFEE RUBBED DECKLE OF RIBEYE
Aji Verde Emulsion | Crisped Yuca
The Envy
Clase Azul Mezcal

PINEAPPLE ‘UPSIDE DOWN’ CAKE
Brown Brickle Ice Cream | Pretzel Tuile

For more on the Four Seasons Hotel Boston, please click here.

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.

Mar
16
Mon
Game of Thrones Themed Trivia at Back Bay Social
Mar 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The north remembers, TRIVIA IS COMING!

Trivia kicks off at at 7 pm and all teams are welcome

During the event, Back Bay Social will be offering a $10 build-your-own-burger.

The winning team will take home a $100 gift card.

This event is 21+.  There is no cover.

If you have a larger group and would like to reserve space for your party, please email info@backbaysocial.com

Mar
23
Mon
Big Little Lies Themed Trivia at Back Bay Social
Mar 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

As Renata said, I will NOT not win trivia!

 

Trivia kicks off at at 7 pm and all teams are welcome

During the event, Back Bay Social will be offering a $10 build-your-own-burger.

The winning team will take home a $100 gift card.

This event is 21+.  There is no cover.

If you have a larger group and would like to reserve space for your party, please email info@backbaysocial.com

Mar
28
Sat
The LAST LONG RUN pres. by Marathon Sports & New Balance
Mar 28 @ 7:15 am – 1:00 pm

Join Marathon Sports and New Balance on Saturday, March 28th as you put in your longest run before Marathon Monday!

Meet at 7:15am on Saturday March 28th at Marathon Sports Boston (671 Boylston St, Boston, MA). You’ll be able to store your belongs in the store while New Balance gives everyone a lift via bus to mile 5. All runners will run from mile 5 back to the Boston store with refueling stations along the way (water and nutrition in front of our Wellesley and Brookline stores).

After the run, Marathon Sports will be providing some food to help with the recovery; they know 21 miles can take a lot out of you!

SPACE IS LIMITED, so make sure to RSVP TODAY! If the RSVPs are sold out, you will be placed on a wait list. As spots become available on the buses, they will be filled from the wait list and you will be informed via email. If you’re on the wait list, don’t fret! The wait list works!

**VERY IMPORTANT: If you RSVP and do not plan to attend for any reason, please cancel your registration through Eventbrite so Marathon Sports may give your spot on the bus to someone off the waiting list. If you have any questions or concerns, please email orders@marathonsports.com.


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