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Nov
13
Sun
Boston Songs for Syria: A Concert for Humanitarian Relief
Nov 13 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Syrian American Medical Society is hosting a concert for Humanitarian Relief this Fall in the heart of Boston!

Join the Society for beautiful sets put on by Klezperanto and the Layaali Arabic Music Ensemble.

Concert admission is free.

Registration is highly recommended.  Please register here.

Apr
23
Sun
Concert: Countertenor Andreas Scholl – Desiring Beauty
Apr 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Concert: Countertenor Andreas Scholl - Desiring Beauty @ Old South Church | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

Don’t miss renowned countertenor Andreas Scholl in a rare Boston appearance!

Desiring Beauty is an intimiate exploration of Dowland, Johnson, Handel, Caccini & more, accompanied by stellar American musicians Victor Coelho (lute), David Dolata (theorbo) and Laura Jeppesen (viola da gamba).

Early Bird $40 tickets are available now through February 1st. This extraordinary 1-hour performance will be followed by a leisurely meet-and-greet/CD signing by the artists.

Oct
11
Wed
Tastes of Mexico with Don Julio Tequila
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tastes of Mexico with Don Julio Tequila @ Boston Park Plaza Hotel | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

Join the experts from Don Julio for an intimate tequila tasting in Boston’s Park Plaza’s Library.

Learn about the history of this storied brand and Don Julio, the man behind the tequila industry we know today. Sip and sample cocktails and taste each tequila neat, including the most exclusive Don Julio 1942 blend.

Chef Peter Eco has created a menu – featuring flavors from across Mexico – that complements the cocktails and tequila.

Price is inclusive of tax and gratuity.

Nov
18
Sat
Vince Private Shopping Event Benefitting Lion Heart
Nov 18 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Shop Vince and Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research

Vince at 71 Newbury Street invites you to join them in raising funds for breast cancer research with Lion Heart.  Twenty percent of all sales on November 18 will be donated to Lion Heart’s breast cancer research fundraising team.

Lion Heart is committed to finding a cure for breast cancer. Founded and led by Kathleen van Rijn, Lion Heart supports Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven and the Yale Cancer Center by endowing breast cancer research grants. 100% of all money raised is donated to Breast Cancer Research.

To learn more about Lion Heart, please click here.

To learn more about Vince, please click here.

Nov
26
Mon
Candy Cane Tea at the Boston Public Library
Nov 26 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Kick off the holiday season with child-friendly activities and festive treat with the Catered Affair and Boston Public Library Candy Cane Tea!

Boston Public Library Candy Cane Tea

Photo: Eventbrite

The hanging of the Christmas wreaths, the lighting of the Menorah, the smell of cookies baking in the oven. The Catered Affair has a deep affection for holiday traditions. That’s why we’ve created one of our own right here at The Boston Public Library. Our Annual Candy Cane Tea is a free community event that brings families together to kick off the holiday season with child-friendly activities, delightful treats and a festive traditional tea prior to the popular Copley Square tree lighting ceremony.

The Catered Affair at the Boston Public Library is happy to invite you to join them for this unique Boston holiday activity and family tradition. The Candy Cane Tea is free and open to the community, drawing children of all ages with seasonal activities and seasonal food and drink.

Join them for a fun-filled afternoon that celebrates all of the joyful traditions of Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanzaa. Kids can partake in a variety of festive holiday-themed crafts, listen to book readings dedicated to the season, and enjoy a true tea experience from The Catered Affair. Featured treats include:

  • Peppermint Bark
  • Gingerbread
  • Sugar Cookies
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Candy Apple Juice & more!

Add the Candy Cane Tea at the Boston Public Library to your holiday traditions this year and start out with a warm, festive afternoon before heading out to enjoy the Copley Square tree lighting ceremony.

Due to the popularity of this event, the organizers will be distributing tickets via raffle. REGISTERING IN THIS EVENT WILL ONLY ENROLL YOU IN THE RAFFLE. They will be giving away 200 tickets to randomly selected winners registered to this event. Winners will be notified on 11/13 via email, so please be sure to provide your email address when registering. You can request up to 4 tickets with your entry.

If you are a winner, you will have until Tues., November 21st to register your tickets and secure your spot at this year’s Candy Cane Tea. Note: you may only register for the number of tickets you requested in your raffle entry—we want to make sure all families selected to attend will have their requested tickets!

Click here to register for your chance at tickets!

May
12
Sun
350th Anniversary Celebration at Old South Church
May 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

May 12, 1669 was the first gathering of Old South.

In the 350 years since, Old South Church has taken bold stances and pursued justice and mercy. The church of Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Adams, of Phillis Wheatley and the Boston Tea Party, they continue to make history in the 21st century. And they think that deserves some celebration! The schedule of events for the day includes:

  • 11:00am Festive Anniversary Worship Service
  • 12:30pm Ceremony: Heraldic trumpets, dignitaries, an interfaith blessing.
  • 1:00pm 350th Birthday Party: Cupcakes & ice cream, magician, games, reenactors, and dance music by Keytar Bear & DJAB Entertainment
  • 2:30pm Finale: Pealing of the Tower Bell.

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