Calendar

Aug
23
Fri
Concerts in the Courtyard at the Boston Public Library
Aug 23 @ 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
28
Wed
Concerts in the Courtyard at the Boston Public Library
Aug 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 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
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:

 

Sep
25
Wed
From the Vault – Vintage Fashion Show @ School of Fashion Design
Sep 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join School of Fashion Design to celebrate 85 years in fashion education!

SFD has dug deep into their closets and dusted off dozens of collectible donated garments spanning several decades of great fashion and they’re delighted to share them with you at a live fashion show of collectible vintage fashions donated to SFD over the decades.

The evening will also include a gallery talk with Ren Antonowicz, Historic Costume & Textiles expert, a display of donated works by acclaimed Boston designer Francesco “Ches” DiRusso, a gallery of vintage SFD photos from the 30s, 60s, and 90s, and an exciting announcement from SFD.

General admission is $34, celebrating their 1934 founding

SFD is a private, nonprofit studio school. Your ticket purchase helps support scholarships, programs, and student resources. Thank you! This event is supported in part by Dependable Cleaners.

Oct
16
Wed
An Evening with Author Susan Isaacs at The Lenox
Oct 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

The Lenox and Reading with Robin present an evening with author Susan Isaacs.

Susan Isaacs will chat with Robin Kall to discuss her newest novel, “Takes One to Know One”, which will be published October 1, 2019

TICKETS INCLUDE:

  • Admission to the program, a hardcover copy of Susan’s new release “Takes One to Know One” (and other surprises!)
  • Hors ‘d ouevres and sweets
  • Cash bar available

Reserved seating is available for groups, please email lburns@lenoxhotel.com with details/names.

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

Nov
16
Sat
Little Women Tea Party at the Boston Public Library
Nov 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

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.

Dec
4
Wed
An Evening with Author Elizabeth Berg at The Lenox
Dec 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

The Lenox and Reading with Robin present an evening with author Elizabeth Berg.

The Lenox and Reading with Robin present an evening with author Elizabeth Berg, in conversation with Robin Kall, to discuss her newest novel, “The Confession Club” – an uplifting novel about friendship, surprising revelations, and a second chance at love, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Story of Arthur Truluv.

TICKETS INCLUDE:

  • Admission to the program, a hardcover copy of Elizabeth’s new release “The Confession Club” (and other surprises!)
  • Hors ‘d ouevres and sweets
  • Cash bar available

Reserved seating is available for groups, please email lburns@lenoxhotel.com with details/names.

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

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.

Mar
7
Sat
A Celtic Sojourn Live Broadcast at the Boston Public Library
Mar 7 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Brian O’Donovan will be broadcasting A Celtic Sojourn live from the WGBH Studio at the Boston Public Library.

Come see radio in the making, say hi to Brian in person, meet fellow fans of WGBH and Celtic music, enjoy the library’s Newsfeed Café and hear live and prerecorded Celtic performances.

A Celtic Sojourn will be broadcast live from the WGBH Studio at the Boston Public Library from 3pm to 5pm with in-studio performances throughout the show. Please note there is no entry after 4:30pm. Live performances will range from traditional to contemporary Celtic music.

This is free and open to the public, but WGBH appreciates you letting them know if you plan to attend. Please RSVP.

Very limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis.

No entry after 4:30pm.

Food and drink is available for purchase at the Newsfeed Café.

*If you can’t make, but would like to hear the show, tune in to the show Saturday 3-6pm on WGBH 89.7FM.


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