Sparklefest is in full swing in Harvard Square. Artisan and craft fairs and holiday pop up shops are popping up rapidly like the bubbles in that New Year’s eve glass of Champagne. And, the kids might be seeing double, triple and quadruple as Santa finds his way all over town. This weekend is the weekend…
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Chocolate Lovers Guide to Boston: The Langham Boston Chocolate Bar
The Langham Boston’s Chocolate Bar is an annual outing for some and others save it for special milestones. I’ve brought pregnant friends out for this chocolate feast. I’ve come for a mother-daughter outing with my 7 year old. This year, I brought the whole family. When we have guests in town who are true chocolate…
The Weekend Guide: Harvard Art Museums, PoKémon & More
Here are a few things to keep you entertained this weekend. Get inspired to cook for Thanksgiving and meet Wilson Farm‘s new executive chef Raymond Ost, former chef/owner of Sandrine’s Bistro in Harvard Square. Chef Ost will be offering samples of his turkey roulade with sausage apple stuffing, butternut squash soufflés, croque madame sandwiches, and…
A Few Things to Do This Rainy Weekend
1) Visit the Vocal Vibrations exhibit at Le Laboratoire, Cambridge. Spend time inside a cozy space listening to the sounds of the exhibit. Feel the vibrations of your voice in your hand or key in on the sound of d/ré with a pair of headphones. 2) Head to the WCRB Cartoon Festival at Symphony Hall…
Weekend Guide: Head of the Charles Regatta Edition October 18th-19th
Saturday and Sunday will be perfect for watching the Head of the Charles Regatta. Bring a bike or stroll over to the banks of the Charles River to watch rowers from all over the world compete. Saturday, October 18th This weekend is not only the Head of the Charles Regatta but it is also the…
Weekend Guide: September 26th – September 28th
This weekend is packed with activities. From the Let’s Talk About Food to the celebration of all things Irish at iFest. And don’t forget Somerville’s famous Fluff Festival. Here are a few sugggestions to keep you busy this weekend. It’s a beautiful day for the beach. The weather this weekend is perfect for a visit…
Weekend Guide: September 19-21
Fall is fast approaching and in New England we get out and celebrate. Here are just a few places you can head out this weekend to enjoy the warm September sun on your face, delicious regional food, and participate in the creativity of our communities. Friday, September 19th (Park)ing Day is a fun little way…
Weekend Guide: September 6th & 7th
Saturday, September 6th Whole Foods Somerville is celebrating their 1st year. There will be chef demonstrations from 12 to 4 p.m., face painting, a photo booth and more. Be sure to catch Chef Tony Maws from 2-4 as he will be cooking up his award winning hot dog from Kirkland Tap & Trotter. From 12…
Labour Day Weekend Guide 2014
This weekend is either the last hurrah of summer or the let’s get this show on the road, back to school, get our lives organized weekend. It all depends on how you look at it. Last Hurrah Events St. Anthony’s Feast in the North End. Opening Weekend of King Richard’s Faire. Play date at the…
Un-Weekend Guide
This weekend I have no guide for you except this. (which I meant to post yesterday but life pulled me away from the screen and I’m only getting back to you now….) Stop everything else even if it “must get done” because it still can probably wait a bit and do something you love. For…
Weekend Guide: August 15th – August 17th, 2014
You can get there from here. These joyous round bellied statues can’t help but make you smile as you walk into the Japan house in the Boston Children’s Museum. Try out the Cultural Connector to make a vacation out of a day in Boston. The Cultural Connector, run by the Boston Harbor Cruises, takes you…
Weekend Guide: Friday August 8th through Sunday
Some ideas for the weekend. Some events go throughout the summer and others are just the day posted below. Be sure to click through if you want to check other dates. Friday, August 8th * Today* It is a gorgeous day out today and thanks to the Highland Street Foundation, the following places are free. …
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 