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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.

May
18
Sat
Vino Day at Eataly Boston
May 18 all-day

Check out Eataly’s never-done-before sale on Saturday, May 18th.

Take 20% off your purchase when you pick up six bottles or more, beginning at 10:00am — and yes, nothing is off limits. You can search through more than 1,200 bottles (even those in the riserva room, which houses Eataly’s top selection of vinos that are made with riper grapes and undergo longer periods of aging). Prepare for the sale all week long starting on Monday, May 13th with daily complimentary wine tastings, $10 pours by the glass and lots of free classes to fill your mind with helpful info on grape growing, different varietals & regions and production. Peruse the celebration specifics here.

Jun
5
Wed
Farm to Post Summer Seafood Kick Off
Jun 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Post 390 for their “Farm to Post” Summer Seafood Kick Off Dinner.

Enjoy oysters, lobsters and more from our friends at Island Creek Oysters of Duxbury Bay and Snappy Lobster of Scituate. Cocktail hour starts at 6pm with their live action oyster bar. Then, continue to dinner for their take on the classic New England clambake!

Tickets are $55.00 and include a welcome reception, clambake and beverage pairings. Tax and gratuity are included. Limited tickets available.

About Farm to Post: 
Our Farm to Post menu, offered nightly and changing seasonally, celebrates New England’s food system innovators with next level farm-to-table dishes showcasing the region’s finest and freshest ingredients and the inspiring people behind them.

Menu
Island Creek Oyster Display
raw duxbury oysters dressed with wild allium blooms, pink peppercorn & champagne

Fried Whole-Belly Clams
sorrel, charred lemon aioli, braised rhubarb

Maine-Caught Ocean Perch Crudo
pickled green strawberries, carrot mousse, charcoal sea salt, honey-wheat cracker

First Course
Wild Ramp & New Potato Chowder
crispy-fried skate wing, seared scallops, grilled maple-bacon, pea tendrils

Entrée
New England Clambake
seaweed-steamed whole lobsters, clams, mussels, jonah crabs & whelks, grilled chorizo-stuffed squid, lemon-garlic scup, & smoked portuguese sausages

Wilted Stinging Nettles, Fresh Cheese
Charred Green-Garlic Marinated Asparagus
Drawn Sea Urchin Butter

Dessert
Strawberry Olive Oil Shortbread
local strawberries, olive oil spine cake, sweet cream ice cream

Aug
21
Wed
Two Centuries of French Fashion at the French Cultural Center
Aug 21 @ 5:53 pm – 6:53 pm

An Ephemeral Exhibit with the Lasell Fashion Collection and Boston Fashion Week

Join the French Cultural Center in celebrating Boston Fashion Week with a unique look at curated French pieces from the Lasell Fashion Collection. This unique exhibit and separate private tour of the collection are for one evening only!

Free and open to the public, the general reception will start at 7:00 PM and run through 9:00 PM, with light refreshments.

Ephemeral Exhibit: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Fashion Collection team at Lasell University have curated an exceptional intimate fashion retrospective spanning two centuries and multiple designers. On display will be 17 pieces from the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, Sonia Rykiel, Jeanne Lanvin, and Comme des Garçons among others. These select pieces, including an original 1880 Parisian opera costume, will face each other in an exhibition that tells the story of their eras through their designs and the techniques used in their creation.

Jill M. Carey, Professor and Curator at Lasell University, Stephanie Hebert, Collections Manager, and their team of passionate students will be available to guide guests in this exceptional journey enriched by interactive components.

This event will mark the launching of the website and digital catalog of the University’s own permanent fashion collection.

Private Tour: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Limited tickets to a private tour and presentation of historic French hand fans with fan historian and collector Shelly Goncalves, former president of the Fan Association of North America, are available for purchase.

 

About the Lasell Fashion Collection
Established in 1996, the Lasell Fashion Collection (LFC) contains approximately 3,000 objects and currently resides in the Donahue Center for Creative and Applied Arts. While the collection spans 200 years of fashion history, the LFC is notable for its 20th century designer fashions, with an emphasis on couture. In 2018, over 1,200 artifacts were transferred to the LFC upon the closure of the American Textile History Museum in Lowell, MA. This important acquisition enriched the breadth and depth of the LFC’s holdings, specifically in 19th and early 20th century everyday wear, undergarments, and accessories.

About Boston Fashion Week
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Boston Week! Boston Fashion Week was founded as a civic initiative in 1995. The force behind the week has been dedicated to creating opportunities that increase the viability and visibility of the local industry. The series of fashion related events throughout Greater Boston and beyond serves as a platform for both established industry professionals and aspiring newcomers to showcase their work as well as network with peers and the public.

Sep
20
Fri
Art on Science, 26 Études Opening Reception at French Cultural Center
Sep 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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!

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
18
Wed
Co|So Workshop: Create Eye Catching Acrylics with Chris Firger
Mar 18 @ 9:30 am – Mar 20 @ 4:30 pm

During this 3-day studio workshop Chris Firger will share a variety of the techniques he uses to create bold, dynamic, and eye-catching work.

During this 3-day studio workshop Chris Firger will share a variety of the techniques he uses to create bold, dynamic, and eye-catching works with acrylic paint. For experienced painters and beginners alike, this class will explore subjects such as composition, brushwork, layering, even varnishing, all with the goal of bringing more life to each painting you work on. Each day students can expect a lesson and demonstration from the artist in the morning, followed by painting and one on one instruction in the afternoon. Students will be responsible for bringing their own painting supplies (*see below), lunch, and reference photos. To purchase tickets click here.

The program will run Wednesday March 18 – Friday March 20, 2020. 9:30 – 4:30 with a one hour lunch break each day.

Tuition is $300 ($250 for Artist Members of the Copley Society of Art and $275 for Patrons and Young Collectors. Please call the gallery to apply your discount to the workshop tuition fee)

Enrollment: Registration is open from December 15 to March 10. Workshop is limited to 14 students.

*A full supply list and syllabus will be provided upon registration. If you would like more details or if you have additional questions please contact either Chris Firger at christopher.firger@gmail.com or the gallery at info@copleysociety.org

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


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