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Cashunt: The Ultimate Boston Scavenger Hunt

The Boston Mad Dash Cashunt scavenger hunt will be back on August 1st.
This scavenger hunt is an amazing way to have fun runing through Boston. The start and end line is in Faneull Hall and you must bring a team of at least 8 people which will be splint into groups of 4. There [...]

August 1, 2010

Naukabout Annual Festival of Cape Cod

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The 3rd Annual Naukabout will return to Falmouth, Cape Cod on the Barnstable County Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 7th, 2010 from 12:30pm-10:00pm. This musical festival will headline the most impressive line-up to date! Multi-Grammy winner- Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer will perform as a trio, and throughout the day 10 bands will [...]

August 1, 2010

Shakespeare on the Common

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Shakespeare on the Common
Through August 15th the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company will stage Shakespeare’s Othello.  Performances will take place Tuesday-Saturday at 8pm (on Sundays at 7pm) near the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common. You will love the high-energy performances by these wonderful entertainers! Bring a blanket to sit on and admission is [...]

August 1, 2010

Concerts in the Courtyard

Image Credit: Boston Public Library
One of Boston’s most beautiful spaces will be filled with music in a free lunchtime concert series every Friday throughout the summer. The Boston Public Library courtyard, one of the best-kept secrets in town, will host music that ranges from jazz to classical and from a cappella to operetta. The [...]

July 30, 2010

Family Fun Day at Franklin Park Zoo

Looking to have a roar of a time with the whole family? Look no further; come to Family Fun Day at the Franklin Park Zoo on Saturday, August 7! Starting at 3 p.m., this cultural festival will include performances, food sampling, interactive exhibits, and more, all among hundreds of exotic animal species from around the [...]

July 28, 2010

MGMT At Bank of America Pavilion

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Join musical sensation MGMT as they perform at the Bank of America Pavilion on August 10th. MGMT is a brainy pop group famous for their heavy psychedelic overtones. You may have heard some of their popular songs, including “Electric Feel,” and “Kids.” The Bank of America Pavilion, is a wonderful spot for musical [...]

July 26, 2010

Concerts in the Courtyard

Image Credit: Boston Public Library
One of Boston’s most beautiful spaces will be filled with music in a free lunchtime concert series every Friday throughout the summer. The Boston Public Library courtyard, one of the best-kept secrets in town, will host music that ranges from jazz to classical and from a cappella to operetta. The [...]

July 23, 2010

Cashunt’s Boston Mad Dash

Jonesing to discover a new side of Boston?  Look no further! Cashunt’s Boston Mad Dash is a jumble of entertainment, competition and memories that will last a lifetime, as you and your friends maneuver through 6 wacky games in one unforgettable experience. Now in its 10th season, Cashunt offers 21 different games to choose from [...]

July 20, 2010

Concerts in the Courtyard

Image Credit: Boston Public Library
One of Boston’s most beautiful spaces will be filled with music in a free lunchtime concert series every Friday throughout the summer. The Boston Public Library courtyard, one of the best-kept secrets in town, will host music that ranges from jazz to classical and from a cappella to operetta. The series [...]

July 16, 2010

BU Coit Observatory

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Boston University’s Astronomy Department opens Coit Observatory to the public for free star gazing during the spring and summer months on Wednesday nights from 8:30-9:30. The observatory is located at 725 Commonwealth Ave. Clear skies permitting, gazers use telescopes and binoculars to observe and learn a little astronomy in the process. Clear [...]

July 14, 2010