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.

Join Boston’s News Leader WCVB Channel 5 and the Ellie Fund at the Fairmont Copley Plaza for an evening of fun, fashion and fundraising!

Presented by The Slater Foundation, the event includes a cocktail reception featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Arias Wine, gourmet hors d’oeuvres and a premium silent auction with mobile bidding. An exciting speaking program with Emcees Maria Stephanos and Emily Riemer of WCVB Channel 5 follows with special appearance by Red Sox legend David Ortiz and a live auction hosted by Sue Brady Hartigan of iHeart Radio. The evening culminates with a fashion show featuring the latest trends curated by Bloomingdale’s and modeled by the newswomen of WCVB, Ellie Fund patients and members of the Newton Firefighters Association. Individual tickets and sponsorship packages are now available. For more information please visit: www.501auctions.com/5forellie.

Proceeds benefit the Ellie Fund’s mission to provide essential support services to breast cancer patients. By easing the stresses of everyday life, the focus can be on family, recovery and healing.

The French Cultural Center is proud to host the Boston regional competition of the French Founders Worldwide Startup Tour.

The French Founders Worldwide Startup Tour, a global competition for entrepreneurs wanting to expand globally. Join the French Cultural Center to hear pitches from five local startups looking to advance to the final competition in New York.

Selected Boston startups will pitch to a jury comprised of Consul General, Arnaud Mentré; Laurent Audoly, President & Founding CEO of Kymera Therapeutics; Yannick Ouvrard, Chief Financial Officer at Keolis Commuter Services; and Damien Balsan, General Partner at Conexo Ventures.

Event in English, followed by a cocktail reception with complimentary refreshments.

About The Startup Tour

The Startup Tour is a unique opportunity for startups to connect and pitch in 12 cities in front of a powerful audience of business leaders based in Europe, the Americas, and APAC. The three regional competitions are supported by the strong network of the French Founders community with its 3500+ members and leaders.

In the Americas, a French Prize will be awarded to a Francophone entrepreneur willing to expand in the Americas and an Americas Prize is awarded to an Anglophone entrepreneur willing to expand in France.

About French Founders

Founded in 2014, French Founders is a next generation business club that connects global Francophone leaders with one another through a digital platform enhanced by a team of more than 20 relationship managers. Their mission is to facilitate business exchanges within their exceptional community of CEOs, top executives, and entrepreneurs. French Founders is headquartered in New York, New York but exists in San Francisco, London, Paris, Shanghai, Montréal, and São Paulo.

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.

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!

Kick off the most wonderful time of the year with The Lenox and First Lady Lauren Baker, benefiting the Wonderfund.

Please join The Lenox on Thursday, November 21st from 6-9pm to celebrate the launch of their annual Room in Your Heart to benefit the children served by the Wonderfund, hosted by First Lady Lauren Baker.

Enjoy tasty treats by Executive Chef Sean MacAlpine, as well as crafted cocktails and entertainment by Jimmie Espo of 617 Weddings.  

EAT, DRINK AND BE GIVING!

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.

Celebrate the season by giving.

Join The Lenox in giving joy to deserving children across Massachusetts. Every gift placed under the tree, every dollar spent at the tea goes directly to the children served by the Wonderfund. Create a tradition of giving to others at the Giving Tea!

Adults can enjoy holiday teas, cocktails & savory sandwiches while children decorate cookies & gift tags which will be oriented toward sending messages of hope and joy, child to child, across the Commonwealth for all the presents under the Room in Your Heart tree and to take home!

Cookie & Gift Tag Decorating • Gift Bags • Live Music

Special Guest Appearances • Holiday Attire Suggested

TICKETS:

Adults $75pp • Children (2-14) $50pp • Children under 2 free

Sponsor a DCF Foster Family $225

Sponsor a DCF Foster Child $50

All attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped gift/gift card to be place in our ROOM IN YOUR HEART, benefitting the annual holiday drive for the WONDERFUND

SPONSORS:

100% off ALL SALES go to the WONDERFUND!

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

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