The @BostonAttitude TOP PICKS for the Weekend of July 8 - 10, 2016

The @BostonAttitude TOP PICKS for the Weekend of July 8 - 10, 2016


It's Friday, the weekend is here and like always we have found some fun things for you to do around Boston.  

This week I have searched through many events to put together the BEST picks on what's happening around Boston for you.

Have a great weekend!!


Free Fun Fridays - Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation every Friday, from the end of June through the end of August, multiple sites are open for free. 

Happy Gilmore at Lawn on D - Crush some Downeast Cider and watch Happy Gilmore on the Big Screen. See this weekends Lawn on D schedule here.

7th Annual World Naked Bike Ride Boston - If you haven't heard Saturday, July 9, 2016 is the World Naked Bike Ride. And if you are wondering? It is exactly what it sounds like. Hundreds will bare what they dare and ride through the streets of Boston and Cambridge. This could be a warning too? 

Boozy Brunch with DJ JesseJess at Double Chin - Brunch meets Asian Fusion. Double Chin, a modern Hong Kong Style cafe in Boston's Chinatown will have a live DJ , Bloodys and Mimosas along with some of the most creative brunch items for your dining pleasure.   

Racing and Food Truck Festival at Suffolk Downs - Live racing return to Suffolk Downs this weekend with Food Trucks, Bounce Houses and plenty of fun for the whole family.

Epic Silence Dance Party - A floating dance party is happening in Boston, this Saturday.  Meet up at Fountain outside the Park Street T Stop at 8:45 and dance your way around Boston. ****DUE TO RAIN FORECASTED THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 23RD. 

JP Porchfest - The 3rd annual Jamaica Plain Porchfest is this Saturday. Celebrate the porch in JP with music, theatre, dance, spoken storytelling and circus arts. 

South End Open Market at INK Block!! - Every Sunday through October Boston has an awesome Open Market with 14 Food Trucks, 20 Farmer's Market 120 Artists and Designers and Sips and Shops brought to you by Boston Calling.


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Your @BostonAttitude July 4th Weekend!!

Here's the 411 of July 4th in Boston!

Happy Birthday America!!

 

Boston is one of the best places to celebrate the birth of America, After All, we did have a little role in the birth of our great country. Here's our @BostonAttitude TOP PICKS to celebrating July 4th in and around Boston!! 

Have a Happy & Safe July 4th!!!


Boston Harborfest - The country's largest 4th of July Celebration with 100s of family activities over a four days period. From the Opening day celebrations to Duck Tours and live entertainment Harborfest has something for the whole family.

The July 3rd/4th at the Hatch Shell /July 4th Spectacular -This year's Boston Pops Firework Spectacular Features Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato. It will be televised on WBZ-TV. See Schedule Below

Red, White & Blue Sangria @ Davio's Boston

 

Davio's Boston Special July 4th Special Menu Items- On July 2 & 3rd Davio's Boston has one hell of a special burger for you to try. It also pairs nicely with their special Sangria. 

 

Surf N’ Turf Burger @Davio's Boston

Cask n' Flagon Marshfield - Check out this all-star July 4th Weekend lineup fit for America's birthday with specials from the bar, kitchen and more... 

 

All American Hot Dogs at Legal Sea Foods Charles Square - July at the Legal Sea Foods in Charles Square is all about the classic American Hot Dog. Stop in this weekend or all of July and grab one. 

 

See the Queen Mary 2 - Queen Mary 2 will be docked in Boston from noon July 4th, docking overnight for our fireworks spectacular and sets sail again Tuesday July 5th.

Other July 4th Celebrations in Massachusetts - Newton, Natick, Needham, Burlington, Lexington, Quincy, Chatham, Springfield.

The Boston Red Sox are playing at home this July 4th Weekend  -   (See Schedule Here)

 

The USS Mesa Verde will be docked at the North Jetty in the Boston Seaport - Stop off, take a photo or a tour of this awesome US. Naval Ship

 

Red White & Ewe at the Liberty Hotel - Celebrate the 4th at the Liberty Hotel with a creative menu of Lamb, Live music and tasty Libations.  

5th Annual Sam Adams Independence Day Bash -   For the fifth year on the 3rd of July Ned Devine's in Faneuil Hall rocks out with a special night of live music and of course Sam Adams Brew. 

 Fourth-A-JuLuau at Bukowskis Tavern -  Bukowskis in Cambridge’s Inman Square will host a luau-themed celebration in honor of our nation’s fiftieth state. Grass Skirts coconut bras and the Hawaiian Luau Burger + more. An event not to miss.  

 Coppersmith CountryFest -  On July 3rd, Coppersmith will host the first annual “Coppersmith CountryFest,” an all-day party featuring live country music, a special barbecue menu, a cornhole tournament and a mechanical bull that will be onsite from 12pm-4pm for those brave enough to hop on for a ride. Country 102.5FM will be onsite with prizes and giveaways that include tickets to the sold out Kenny Chesney show on August 26th at Gillette Stadium.

River Bar  - Throwback to 1996 with looping “Independence Day” sci-fi flick all day with subtitles on their indoor and outdoor HDTVs. Plus, they have created special themed cocktails for the occasion. 

Massachusetts State Police Security Information for July 3  & 4 Esplanade Events

 The MBTA Schedule for July 4, 2016 


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@BostonAttitude Top Picks for the weekend!! June 24 -26, 2016

Your Boston Weekend - June 24, 25, 26, 2016 

I don't know about you, but I still can't get over that next weekend is July 4th weekend!! Time flies when you're having fun, I guess. The weather is forecasted to be sunny and in the 80's and like always Boston has so much going on!! Here's the @bostonattitude top picks for this weekend!! 


Highland Street #FreeFunFridays - Starting today June 24, 2016 and all summer long, enjoy FREE access to 8 cultured institutions complements of the Highland Street Foundation 

Image of the 2015 Cambridge City Dance Party by 617Images.com 

19th Annual Chef in Shorts - The most epic summer cooking event in Boston. Where the best local chefs fire up the grills and present the best barbecue in the city!! 

Cambridge City Dance Party - Every year thousands of people gather in front of the steps of Cambridge City Hall for an epic dance party. Celebrate community and the start of the summer this Friday night. See Photos from last years dance party by 617 Images HERE

Boston Jerkfest -  Maybe you like it hot, or very hot? Both ways this family fun event celebrating caribbean food and fun, featuring Jamaican jerk spice food is for you. 

Lawn on D Weekend Lineup - This weekend's lineup has something for everyone with the screening of Jaws, fitness classes, plenty of food, beer and more... 

Taste of Allston - On Saturday June 25, 2016 enjoy food from 20 local restaurants, live music, lawn games and plenty of family fun at the Taste of Allston. 

NE Open Market at Ink Block - Every Sunday with local artists and designers showcasing their work, farmers market, food trucks and beer and wine...

SoWa Open Market - Arts and Crafts, Farmers Market, Food Trucks and a Beer & Wine Garden 

Sunday Parland Games - Almost every Sunday this summer enjoy FREE games and activities at Cambridge North Point Part. 


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Cover Image of the 2015 Cambridge Dance Party by 617Images.com

@BostonAttitude Picks for what to do this weekend!! June 17 -19, 2016

Happy #617Day everyone, the weather is perfect and here's the @bostonattitude picks of things to do around Boston this weekend. 


Sam Adams Cornhole Tournament at Lawn On D - Grab your best cornhole partner and compete at the Sam Adams Cornhole Tournament. See this event and the whole Lawn on D weekend calendar here.  

Donna Summer Roller Disco Party on City Hall Plaza - Celebrate the life of dorchester's own and disco queen Donna Summer with outdoor roller disco party. 

Glow in the Park -  Eat, drink and play lawn games on the Greenway with Glow on the Park!! 

Fort Point Open Studios - Twice each year the artist of Fort point open their studios to the public. This weekend stroll through the Fort Point and experience the art, industry and awesome community.  

Sierra Nevada Beer Camp - 30 of the best brewers and Boston's best food trucks all on Boston's City Hall Plaza for a day of suds in the sun.  

Joe's Jazz & Blues Festival - The brainchild of Mayor Joe Curtatone, who played trumpet in the Somerville High School Jazz Band, the annual Jazz & Blues Fest will take over Powderhouse park in Somerville. 

The 9th Annual Make Music Harvard Square - The Harvard Square Business will be celebrating the summer solstice with the 9th annual Make Music Harvard Square. This FREE live music festival has more than 125 performers on 10 different stages.  

SoWa Open Market - Arts and Crafts, Farmers Market, Food Trucks and a Beer & Wine Garden 

NE Open Market at Ink Block - The best Artist, designers and Farmers Market, Food Trucks, Adult beverages all happening at INK Block Boston

Celebrate Father's Day at the Franklin Park Zoo - FREE Admission for all Dad's on Father's Day!! 

Take Dad to Kane's Handcrafted Donuts for the Ultimate Father's Day Treat!! 

The Wilson Farms Strawberry Festival  - The 31st annual Strawberry Festival is Free and open to the public with plenty of games prizes and family fun all weekend long.  

Pink Wine & Pintxos - Regional tapas and chilled rose will cover the bar at Drink as it transforms into a bustling Spanish tapas bar for one afternoon only.


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Memorial Day Weekend around Boston

Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer, the weather is forecast as HOT!! Here's my @bostonattitude picks on what to do this weekend. I hope get out and enjoy it!! 


Boston Calling -  Boston's city hall plaza turns in to a music festival venue this weekend with three days featuring some of the area's most talented bands and local comedy. 

Lightsaber Battle - A massive glowing sword battle in Boston Common to Benefit Make-A-Wish Massachusetts & Rhode Island hosted by the Cats in Space Tour

37,000 American Flags placed on Boston Common by the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund. #NeverForget

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Live Music and Cider at Lookout Farms - Enjoy the sounds of Eric Salt & The Electric City at the Lookout Farm tap room along with some awesome local ciders. 

Stop off and see 37, 000 Flags on the Boston Common - Stop by and see the Flag Garden this weekend, each of the 37,000 American flags represents a fallen service member from Massachusetts who died in service.

MFA Open House -  Free admission for all from  10 am–5 pm on Memorial Day at the Museum of Fine Arts,  enjoy exhibitions and programs for and by visitors of all ages.

Memorial Day Weekend at Lawn on D - Now with extended hours stop and enjoy Boston's favorite outdoor space with live music, family friendly activities, local food and beverage and of course the interactive art piece Swing Time".

Saturday is #NationalBurgerDay and Roost Bistro is offering a build your own Burger special for $10.00

Cirque du Soleil - Returning to Boston with the full-scale production of Kurios, enter a world where seeing is believing. Experience mind-blowing circus tricks and amazing acrobatics with costumes that leave you mesmerized. Here in Boston now through July 10, 2016  

Heads Up!!! Off-premises sale of alcohol is prohibited in Massachusetts on Memorial Day 


ICYMI: The Monday, October 5, 2015 Sunset!!

The Monday, October 5, 2015 Boston sunset Instagram blew up instagram tonight. It seemed like everyone stopped to take a shot of the sky. Here's my favorite posts tonight. 


... #boston #sunsets #nature

A photo posted by @jamesmwatt on

"One of these days letters are gonna fall from the sky to tell us all to go free." #boston #bostonstrong

A photo posted by femme nature prince 🌸 (@chickadeeflynn) on

Kate looking lovely #fallrowin #boston #verylucky no filter and all that

A photo posted by Maria Molteni (@misstint_molteni) on

Hope you didn't miss it. Tonight's #sunset was killer #😳 #iphoneonly #nofilter #citgosign

A photo posted by J O H N K I M (@imjustjk) on

Tonight's view made walking in the cold okay ❄️🌅💜 #Boston #Sunset #DoeEyes

A photo posted by SHANNON ALEXIS (@shannon_daher) on

Captured from Charlestown!! #BeautifulSunset #Boston #ThatSkyThough #Sunset #ZakimBridge #RedSky

A photo posted by Christina (@stinawilks) on

The this sunset right now. .. #Boston #igersboston

A photo posted by The Boston Attitude (@bostonattitude) on

When the sky looks like THAT how can you not stop and take a picture?! 🌆 #Boston #night #sunset #light

A photo posted by Sophia K. (@sophiawerner) on

So happy to call this place home ❤️❤️🌅 #city #boston #clouds #sunset #amazing #nature #home

A photo posted by Betsy Walsh (@betsywalsh) on

#boston #sunset

A photo posted by Sven (@itsmoritz) on

A rather exquisite #boston #sunset #igersboston #igersnewengland #charlesriver

A photo posted by @luc_ia on

#Boston right this moment. (Visit BretClancy.Etsy.com for prints just like this 👆)

A photo posted by Bret Clancy (@bretclancy) on

Wow! #Boston

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Oh my 😍

A photo posted by Caitlin (@caitrus) on

Goodness gorgeous. #Boston

A photo posted by Susan Tran (@suetran25) on

#boston #boston_ig #bostonskies #bostoncity #bostonigers #bostonlove

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How to Celebrate National Oyster Day around Boston

#NationalOysterDay!!  How to Celebrate around Boston!!

My Oyster Picks today, Weekly $1 Oysters, and Oyster Celebrations!! 

From Legal Test Kitchen (225 Northern Avenue, Boston) Fried Oyster Bahn Mi - pickled vegetables, chipotle aioli ($14.95)

From Legal Test Kitchen (225 Northern Avenue, Boston) Fried Oyster Bahn Mi - pickled vegetables, chipotle aioli ($14.95)

From Bukowski Tavern (1281 Cambridge Street, Cambridge) Potato Skins - Yukon Gold potatoes, fried oysters, beer cheese, bacons and serrano pickled tomatoes ($13)

The Independent (75 Union Square, Somerville) Half-Dozen Oysters - ($15)

Legal Crossing (558 Washington Street, Boston)Grilled Oysters ($13) -  garlic butter, parmesan

 

 

 

Merchant is have all day Oyster Special for National Oyster day (60 Franklin Street, Boston)

The @BostonAttitude All Week Dollar Oyster List 

Abigail's in (291 Third St, Cambridge) has $oysters

Oyster Bars around Boston  

Select Oyster Bar -50 Gloucester Street, Boston 

 

Island Creek Oyster Bar - 500 Commonwealth Ave, Boston

 

Legal Oysteria  - 10 City Square Charlestown 

 

Row 34 - 383 Congress Street, Fort Point 



617 Images (@617Images) is celebrating his 1000 followers with 15% off

Contest and Discounts from 617 Images 

I am pleased to announce @BostonAtittude is co-hosting  a contest with @617Images to celebrate his 1000 twitter followers and the end of a long cold snowy February. 

Today I am giving away this 11x14 Canvas photo of the Boston Skyline (seen above) to one lucky Twitter follower. All you have to do is RT+ Follow the tweet below + follow @617images + @BostonAttitude to win. 

617 Images is also having a 15% off any order sale from is site 617images.com

The contest is for today, Monday, February 23, 2015  winner will be DM'd at 8:30pm tonight by @Bostonattitude. Good Luck and Thank You for following 

5 Napkins is more than just a burger joint #INeed5Napkins

 

I had the opportunity to attend a blogger dinner at 5 Napkins Burger in Boston with some local bloggers and social media personalities from the Boston area. 

To be honest, I had only been to 5 Napkins one time, at the bar and only had the famous 5 napkin burger. But on this night I had the chance to try new items and dine in a very upscale environment. 

I was very impressed with the full service experience that gave me the chance to stray away from the burger. But the Burger is still a must, I suggest ordering one for the table as a side dish. Really!! Trust me on that!! 

 I had the Blacken Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Mexican Corn Salad, Chipotle Cream and Grilled Asparagus for dinner. The Mahi Hani was cooked to perfection and had a great blend of flavors. The Mexican Corn Salad & Asparagus added color and texture to the dish.

 

Other Menu Items featured at the table. 

EDAMAME HUMMUS 9.50 miso - tahini, sunflower seeds, sprouts & warm flatbread , 

STACK OF THICK CUT PANKO ONION RINGS 7.50 asiago fondue. 

CRISPY CALAMARI "RHODE ISLAND STYLE" 11.75 vinegar peppers, parsley & lemon. 

PESTO FLATBREAD 9.00 oven-dried tomatoes, pesto & cheese 

Below is the 5 Napkin Burger of the month for February 2015

Burger of the month! Spicy Bacon & Eggs Burger- Fresh ground beef topped with a fried egg, cider braised bacon, crispy shallots & sriracha mayo. Available until February 28th

Here's another bloggers tweet from our night at 5 Napkins Boston. Follow Chelsea Marrs at @ChowDownUSA and read her 5 Napkins Post chowdownbythebay.blogspot.com/2015/02/party-at-5-napkin-burger-new-menu.html

5 Napkins in located at 105 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA  02199 

About 5 Napkins - The Story 

Visit 5 Napkins at 5napkinburger.com/locations/back-bay or follow 5 Napkins on Twitter @5napkinburger and @5NapkinBoston and on Facebook at facebook.com/5NapkinBoston

Images taking the night of the dinner by @BostonAttitude or provided by 5 Napkins and Facebook 

This week Boston Remembered Robin Williams

Boston Remembers Robin Williams 

This week as you know the world lost the great man, actor, and comedian Robin Williams. We may never understand what brought Robin to take is own life, but his life touched all of us and he will be remembered always.

On Tuesday Bostonian's showed up at the site of his famous scene from the movie Good Will Hunting and paid respect. 

The chalk messages may have washed away in the rain on Wednesday but Robin Williams will never be forgotten by the people of Boston.  

All Photo's by @BostonAttitude

Why are the Montreal Canadiens called the Habs?

Bobby Orr Famous Goal on May 10th, 1970 

Bobby Orr Famous Goal on May 10th, 1970 

 

I see a lot of posts about the"Habs" but do you know why we call them the Habs?

Habs is an abbreviation of "les habitants." the informal name giving to the original settlers of New France in the 17th century. The Montreal Canadiens, established in 1909 was marketed as a French-Canadian Hockey Team.

According to NHL.COM, Tex Rickard, owner of Madison Square Garden is the first man to refer to the team as "the Habs".

Rickard told reporters that the "H" on the Canadiens jersey was for "Habitants" but this is not true, it actuality is for Club de Hockey.

Now having said all of this, All we here in Boston care about is that the Bruins #BeatTheHabs!! Tonight is game 5 of round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs!!  #GoBruins