BOSTAWESOME

BOSTawesome HIATUS

2010-07-29T15:54:00.001-04:00

As many of you have noticed, BOSTawesome has been in a bit of an on-again-off-again hiatus over the last few months. I have been really busy with work, vacation, moving and Rahul's soon-to-be departure to New York, leaving me no energy a the moment to blog, paint, draw and do other fun crafty things. :(

Please contact me if you or someone you know would like to join BOSTawesome and post about free events.

Thanks!

KT

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MYSTERY ROAR - APPROACH VECTOR - 7/14

2010-07-13T13:49:00.002-04:00

Mystery Roar spin deep disco, funk, classic electronica, new wave in a haze of post-DELOREAN bliss.

Be there with dancing shoes on.

FREE. no cover. 21+
10PM-1AM

Enormous Room
569 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA

YOUNG TURKS / BLVD. BOSTON'S 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY - 7/14

2010-07-13T13:38:00.002-04:00

Come Celebrate BLVD'S 1 year anniversary for the Boston store!
Put on your dancing shoes cause we're going to get down all night long.

Free 21+

BLVD.
251 NEWBURY ST.
Boston, MA 02116

GALLERY @ MIDDLESEX - 7/13

2010-07-13T13:18:00.002-04:00

GALLERY w/ RESIDENT DJ'S JOHN BARERA, BILLY KIELY & SPECIAL GUEST BRENDEN WESLEY

UNDERGROUND HOUSEMUSIC

SPONSORED BY DOPE JAMS
http://dopejams.net/

NO COVER

Middlesex Lounge

315 Massachusetts Avenue

Cambridge, MA

Urban Youth! presents: Summer Shakedown - 7/13

2010-07-13T13:01:00.007-04:00

Urban Youth! invites you to shakedown for a FREE dance party at Enormous Room. In an ode to house party nostalgia of summers past we would like to invite you to come shake it down.

Come sweat out the weekend with Hip Hop, House and Funk beats all night long from:

Ming Ming Dance

(DJ set)

Young Kirby

(Halfway Crooks)

Murdoc

(N.I.O.B.I.D.)

with visions of beyond from

Ryan McDaid

(Big Digits)

Enormous Room is at 569 Mass ave off the Central Sq Red Line stop and right next to the central kitchen wall. 21+ party starts at 9pm.

MYSTERY ROAR TONIGHT AT REVOLUTION ROCK BAR!!

2010-06-10T12:13:00.003-04:00

TONIGHT (6/10) MYSTERY ROAR will be killing it at Revolution Rock Bar (map) at 7PM. If you haven't heard of these guys yet check out and download "Mayhem" at dawnrecorder.org (in fact, get all your new favorite songs there).

FREE THURSDAYS @ THE ICA - 10/06

2010-06-09T17:15:00.005-04:00

If you haven't seen the Roni Horn exhibit yet, make your way down to the ICA Thursday to get in free. (show ends June 13th)

"The most comprehensive survey of the American artist’s work to date, Roni Horn aka Roni Horn presents three decades of Horn’s art, including sculptures, photographs, collaged drawings, artist books, sound works, and installations. For the first time, a major exhibition will feature works in the museum’s lobby: the five-ton glass sculpture Pink Tons and a.k.a., a series of paired self-portraits" (ICA)

The Institute of C ontemporary Art

100 Northern Avenue

Boston, Ma 02210
(617)478-3100

YOUNG TURKS @ ZUZU 9/06

2010-06-09T16:58:00.002-04:00

Come dance your face off at Young Turks tonight at Zuzu!

21+
Zuzu
474 Mass Ave. (Central Square)
www.blvdboston.com

SMFA Senior Projects 2010 LAST DAY!

2010-06-01T11:04:00.001-04:00

Senior Projects is a program that offers a select group of final-semester students independent studio time to hone their body of work—“Departure” is the culminating 2010 exhibition. On view May 20–June 1, there will be an opening reception, May 20 5–7 pm celebrating the 51 participating artists.

The show features a variety of media including installation, film, painting, performance, photography, drawing, sculpture and sound, in various locations around the SMFA (map).

ZUMBA DANCE WORKOUT TONIGHT (6/1)

2010-06-01T10:58:00.003-04:00

Have you ever gone out one night and danced so hard you felt it was a good excuse to skip your workout the next day? Zumba (map) is focused on the concept that a dance party IS your workout. Stop by TONIGHT at 6PM and get your workout in groovin to some fun international rhythms.

" U N T I T L E D " @ GOODLIFE - 5/27

2010-05-27T07:00:00.005-04:00

A monthly FASHION & MUSIC TAKEOVER at GOODLIFE!

Rescue Nite djs playing

- PUNK

- POST-PUNK

- NEW WAVE

- INDIE

Pop up shop with fashions by: Orchard, Rescue, Black Cross, & Creep Street

GOODLIFE

28 KINGSTON STREET

9PM-2AM

21+

SUBduction presents ::: KASTLE (TOMORROW AT THE GOODLIFE!)

2010-05-18T16:12:00.005-04:00

TOMORROW (5/19) AT THE GOODLIFE (map) be there for this if you're looking to rupture your eardrums with sweet sweet sounds and butt with the rhythm. If you even vaguely like dancing, R&B, dubstep, dancing, parties, dance parties, after parties and after-after parties, you need to check out this night. KASTLE (B.Rich alias) has been beachbombin in Miami but hasn't forgotten about us and is dropping this night along with NYC's Atropolis, Worcester's Coracola and Boston's General Motor (of drinkmusik). You have never heard this stuff before but you will approve, o, you will approve.

Opening Weekend @ the SoWa Open Market 5/15

2010-05-14T14:25:00.002-04:00

SoWa Open Market kicks off their 7th season this weekend! This is their biggest season opener to date, featuring 140 indie designers, crafters, artists, musicians, farmers and much more.

They've moved down the block to a new location. Now at the humongous parking lot at 460 Harrison Ave at the end of Thayer Street.

The market will be open every Sunday through October 31, 2010, excluding 3 major holiday weekends (May 30, July 4, and September 5). 10:00AM - 5:00PM

For more info check out the website:
http://www.sowaopenmarket.com

6.7.8 OPENING @ MOBIUS 5/14

2010-05-14T12:47:00.005-04:00

Mobius presents “6.7.8”, a week-long interactive exhibition featuring ongoing performances Kristina Bell DiTullo, Ellen Godena, and Burns Maxey (alumni of the Rhode Island School of Design). The three will exhibit and perform works that explore themes of conditioning, psychology, and fate via robotics, movement, balloons, video, photography, bandages, and more.

Opening Reception and Performance: Friday, May 14, 8-10pm
Closing Reception and Performance: Thursday, May 20^th 8:00-10:00pm
Installation and Performance Viewing Hours: May 15 & 16 11:00am 6:00pm during SOWA Art Walk

Mobius

725 Harrison Ave, Boston

SOWA arts district

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS BANKSY

2010-05-13T09:34:00.005-04:00

If you have the day off, I suggest you explore Chinatown and Cambridge to search for Bansky's graffiti before it's painted over.

bostonist.com saw Banksy in Boston (Chinatown, to be specific) earlier today, but it seems the famed street artist may have made his way over to 1 Essex Street in Central Square as well.

Photo by Leah Goldberg.

YOUNG TURKS @ ZUZU 5/12

2010-05-12T12:57:00.003-04:00

DJs Brown Bear, EvRock, and Pigpen from Happy Endings, Bodega Girls, Lets Get Tight, and extreme party animals. If you love Rock N Roll and partying make sure you come check out Young Turks!

MAY 12th 10:00PM - 1:00 AM - 21+

ZUZU
474 Mass Ave
Cambridge MA

† SACRIFICE † @ ENORMOUS ROOM 5/12

2010-05-12T12:39:00.001-04:00

TONIGHT WEDNESDAY MAY 12 AT ENORMOUS ROOM

COLDWAVE - DARKWAVE - SYNTHPOP
DJs: JUSTINCREDBILE - JERALYN - JILL

21+

ENORMOUS ROOM
569 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA

Sex, Drugs & Rock and Roll Trivia @ SAVANT PROJECT - 9/05

2010-05-08T15:50:00.003-04:00

This week will be the men hosting Sex and Drugs Trivia, the dashing, Tony2Hott and the ever dodgey, Benny the Scoundrel. These two hooligans will be testign your knowledge and working around the clock to stump you! This is the ONLY trivia around that will test you on the things you really want to know!

Also, PBR...s will be served for $2.50, nachos for $5 and super awesome knowledge for FREEEEEE!

Come down this week and pick up some FREE CONDOMS! sponsored by Fenway Community Health!

The Savant Project

1625 Tremont St., Boston, MA

ON THE RECORD @ SAVANT PROJECT - 7/05

2010-05-07T15:37:00.003-04:00

Tonight!!! Come Join The Savant Project and Check out Skript's Latest Work. Nice Art...Nice Music....and Tasty Foods!

On the Record is a new series of works all done on salvaged vinyl records and their album covers by artist Skript.

Event DJ’d by COATTI MONDI

The Savant Project

1625 Tremont St., Boston, MA

Free Booze and...MAYBE a new shirt at Stel's (Friday, 4/30)

2010-04-29T17:02:00.003-04:00

There's no reason drinking and shopping should be mutually exclusive. Stel's (map) knows this and is offering free Prosecco and Sierra Nevada tomorrow night (4/30 from 5pm to 8pm) while you browse their new items from J.W. Brine and Robert Geller. Proceeds go to charity, beer goes to you, and any purchase gives you the chance to win $1,000 store credit.

Nike World Cup Party w/Mr. Cartoon - 4/29

2010-04-29T10:13:00.001-04:00

The man's hand style is recognized around the world and is both menacing and beautiful. Bred in Los Angeles, Mister Cartoon's art work can be seen on the arms of our time's most lauded musicians. His work is steeped in the East Los Angeles Chicano culture of low riders and graffiti.

Nike Sportswear chose Mister Cartoon as the American artist for the True Colors Artist Collaboration - a fusion of art and fashion for the World Cup. Nike Sportswear will be holding events to launch the collection in New York, Boston, and Chicago next week. Come out to see the collection and Mister Cartoon in action.

Music by Flavorheard

Boston - Bodega Gallery

132 Brookline Ave Boston, MA

April 29th at 7p-11pm

Studio 11– A Retrospective @ The Distillery 4/29

2010-04-29T10:01:00.002-04:00

Tonight at the Distillery Gallery in South Boston, a group exhibit featuring works by current and former inhabitants of the famed and fabled five-story loft which anchors the northeast tip of The Distillery. Show runs from April 29th - June 1, 2010. Opening reception April 29th, 6-9pm, free & open to the public.

Exhibiting artists include: Dara Backaler, Fiona Bank, Tony Bevilacqua, H. Boney, Gregory Crist, Michael Dacey, Robert daVies, Jon Demiglio, Nicole Deponte, Alex Feinstein, Elizabeth Grammaticas, Mary Walker Graham, Tricia Gray, Mary Fay Holt, Dynamo Jenkins, Maria LaCreta, Nick Rodrigues, Tyler Rowland, Necole Schmitz, Nick Ward, James Weinberg.

BODEGA GIRLS DJ SET TONIGHT (04/28)!!!

2010-04-28T16:59:00.004-04:00

If you love throwing your limbs, torso and head all over the place in a rhythmic fashion to the most fashionable music available, you will love "Cool Ranch" TONIGHT (04/28) at the Middlesex Lounge (map). Bodega Girls will be spinning along side special guest DJs WET BANDITS (a.k.a. dj durkin + dj evaredy) The show is sponsored by our favorites: BLVD and TeaPartyBoston (photos too). Sparkling visuals by Paul Proulx and Jessica Sargent of Bennett Media!

THE LAST HEARTHROB! ALL BLACK - 4/27

2010-04-27T14:12:00.002-04:00

After 4 years ♥ THROB will come to an end tonight at MIDDLESEX. Make this night epicwith Red Foxx, Baltimoroder, Dev/Null. Photos by Zanazazzi and Visuals by Bloodsugar.

This party will be ALL BLACK EVERYTHING.
This is THE END.

Be sure to share moments, love, hate, pics or videos on Facebook.

All black on, blacked out shades. Blacked out Maybach

Cannytrophic Design Expo @ Leisure Hive 4/24

2010-04-21T14:00:00.000-04:00

Curated by Stripy Cat & Nik James
The Cannytrophic Design Expo is an annual event showcasing media and technology design by local artists and Cannytrophic Design Staff. Curated by Stripy Cat and Nik James, the Expo was first presented in April 2009 in an attempt to establish a dialogue between the brain trust at CTD and like minded artists from the Boston area.

Featured Artists:

- Walker Chan, Nicholas Doriss, Andrew Edman, Elizabeth Grammaticas, Nik Gulacsik, Mary Fay Holt, Ethan Kiermaier, Lady Charlie Lamb (Carrigan dB), Robin Macgregor, Moralpanik/J'émerveille, Charles Mathis, Nadeem Mazen, Ilan Moyer, Bryan Newbold, Toby Schachman, Zoz ... and more

*** After party is @ ENORMOUS ROOM
(569 Mass. Ave, Cambridge, MA)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116582638359239
Recreation presents: Juan Maclean DJ-Kicks CD Release Party

BICYCLE SAFTY SUMMIT @ BU 4/21

2010-04-21T09:48:00.001-04:00

Please watch out for violence & slick roads from oil near the corner of Tremont and Mass ave. My coworker crashed his bike from slipping on oil late yesterday and a random crazy man in his mid-thirties punched him in the face for no reason.

If you ride a bike or have a friend that does please go to Mayor Menino’s Bicycling Safety Summit on Wednesday April 21, 2010 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM at BU’s Morse Auditorium, 602 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA.

The Summit will gather area bicyclists and high-ranking city officials to discuss ways of improving safety for everyone who uses Boston’s roadways. The session will feature short speeches followed by a longer, open question and answer session. Our goal is to collectively begin to understand how to make Boston’s roads as safe as possible for all users.

Featured speakers and/or panelists include:
Mayor Thomas M. Menino
Boston Police Commissioner, Ed Davis
Boston Transportation Commissioner, Thomas Tinlin
Boston EMS Chief, James Hooley
State Transportation Secretary, Jeffrey Mullan
MBTA General Manager, Rich Davies
Boston Bikes Director, Nicole Freedman

The Mayor’s announcement of the Summit comes in the wake of a third recent bike accident and ahead of Boston Bike Week next month. For more information, please see: http://www.cityofboston.gov/news/default.aspx?id=4624

TIMELESS Screening @ Fourth Wall Project 4/20

2010-04-20T14:40:00.000-04:00

Timeless: The Composer/Arranger Series is the name of a concert series that was created in homage to the composer/arrangers who have influenced hip‐hop in the most literal and profound ways.

J Dilla and his music is one of the main focuses of the series with "Suites For Ma Dukes" reinterpreting his music with a 60 piece orchestra and featuring performances from the likes of Dwele, Erykah Badu and Bilal.

Celebrate the life and music of the late great Dilla, enjoy a few drinks provided by Redbull and PBR and listen to dope music provided by none other J Rocc.

21+ - Free Entree

Space is limited so please RSVP and arrive early -

RSVP @ juscuzperiod@gmail.com

Watch a clip: http://mochilla.com/watch/2143

Design Developed Decayed Art Opening 04/17

2010-04-17T07:00:00.033-04:00

Design Developed Decayed art opening is Saturday, April 17th, 7:30 pm at the Framers' Workshop located at 64 Harvard street in Brookline Village

Peter Dudgeon is a local filmmaker and photographer. Much of his work focuses on the urban decay and underbelly of the streets, alleys and corners of Boston. Peter Dudgeon will show photos and photo collage.

Frank Criscione is a designer and artist living and working in Boston. This series of 2D work explores the repurposing of objects and emotional legacy... how to pull out and present the beauty available when you break something down and build it back up.The show will be up for two weeks. Frank will show works on paper, drawing, painting and designed frames and objects.

Also, the Framers' Workshop, are participating in Brookline open studios, May 1st and 2nd.
Showing art exclusively from the employees of the shop.

Young Turks @ Zuzu 4/14

2010-04-14T14:17:00.001-04:00

TONIGHT at Zuzu in Cambridge, blvd. presents Young Turks with DJS EvRock (Bodega Girls), BrownBear, and Pigpen for their monthly dance party!

FREE DOLLARS!!! 21

Publish Post

+ FREE DOLLARS!!!! 21+
10PM - 1AM

474 Mass Ave
Cambridge MA
www.blvdboston.com

VIBRATOR! NIGHT @ ENORMOUS ROOM 4/14

2010-04-14T14:08:00.000-04:00

Vibrator night @ Enormous Room in Central Square. 9:30PM - 1:00AM

SPINNING:
italo - electropop - New Wave - German NDW - dark house - spiky underground dance music - old-school goth - a touch of punk!

DJS; Chris Ewen (Heroes, FBH), Justincredible (Work, Paper, Kestrels), Joseph Colbourne (Foxy, Varsity), Nathanael Bluhm (Mystery Roar, Foxy), James Cerne (Foxy).

ACTION ARTIST MATT CHENEY 4/9

2010-04-08T13:21:00.002-04:00

There hasn't been much free stuff going on in Boston because of the weather, but spring is here and this event will more than make up for it! The Action Artist opening reception is Friday, April 9, 2010 from 7-9 pm at Midway Studios, 15 Channel Center Street (held in Studio 402) in Boston's Fort Point neighborhood.

Work will be available for purchase and complimentary refreshments offered.

Backcountry art from MATT CHENEY on Vimeo.

gloveboxboston.com
mattcheney.com

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We are always on the lookout for cool free events - so feel free to emails us if you have one!

LO-FI HEDONISTIC DANCE PARTY! @ MIDDLESEX 3/31

2010-03-29T15:22:00.001-04:00

This Wednes day, Bodega Girls will put onthe lastThis will be the LAST "Lo-Fi Hedonistic Dance Party! feat. Bodega Girls with special guests Copacabana Club (On Tour from Brazil) DJ sets by Mac Machine and The King EvRock!

Middlesex Lounge 315 Mass Ave Cambridge, MA

Faded Streets and Rescue present: MISFITS NIGHT 3/30

2010-03-29T15:06:00.005-04:00

Eric K and Dan Z's kick off night at The Model Cafe. Presented by Faded Streets and Rescue!

Danzig // Misfits // Samhain // Punk // Hardcore // 80s //

21+

The Model Cafe

7 N. Beacon St

Allston, MA

Glovebox/AIB Illustration Show 3/23

2010-03-23T07:00:00.006-04:00

Support your local art student and head down to the AIB Illustration Show hosted by Glovebox. The opening reception is at Midway Studios on Tuesday March 23, 2010 from 6:00-8:00PM.The show features work from AIB Alumni and Graduating seniors listed below.

AIB Graduating Seniors:

Valerie Arruda, John Blanchette, Mary Curtin, Shane Depina, Ashley Henry, Marco Jimenez, Larissa Kimball, Robert Knowles, Roseanna Lane, Laura Mauriello, Rima Rahal, Alec Strickland, Andrea York, James Zink.

AIB Alumni:
Amanda Atkins, Kate Castelli, Ellen Crenshaw, Russ Gossett, Kevin Hebb, Keith MacLelland.

The art show will be up until April 25th. Midway Studios is open to the public Monday-Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM.

Midway Studios

15 Channel Center Street
Boston’s Fort Point

FREE FRIES AT B.GOOD TODAY (March, 15)!

2010-03-15T11:52:00.003-04:00

One of my favorite Boston pseudo fast food (but much more healthy and more delicious) restaurants, B.good have just reinvented their french fries. In celebration, they are offering free french fries to anyone and everyone who pops in to their many Boston area locations today!

TARGET FREE THURSDAYS AT THE ICA - 3/11

2010-03-11T09:25:00.004-05:00

Target free Thursdays is an ongoing event sponsored by target every Thursday from 5pm to 9pm at The Institute of Contemporary Art.
Plus it always FREE for families (up to 2 adults accompanied by children 12 and under) on the last Saturday of each month with the exception of December. Click here to see what's on view.

The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
100 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA

YOUNG TURKS @ ZUZU 3/10

2010-03-10T07:41:00.002-05:00

My friend Sameer (DJ Brown Bear - Happy Endings), is DJing at Zuzu in Central Square tonight. Starts at 10. 21+ Should be an awesome time!

Zuzu
474 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA

AFTA DESIGN EVENT @ GOODLIFE 3/10

2010-03-10T07:32:00.004-05:00

Wednesday, March 10 | 6:30 - 9:30 pm
No Fee | Cash Bar | Everyone's Welcome

Get together and connect as a community to discuss what inspires us as designers, thinkers and innovators. Enjoy good food and drink and immerse yourself in great conversation, while DJ Nato provides the background beat.

AIGA Boston AFTA events are agenda-less, free-form gatherings of area creative folk. Each month a different firm gets to pick the place and play host for the evening... AIGA Boston gets to thank one of our generous partners for their ongoing support... and the local creative community gets to drop by "afta" work and hang loose!

The Good Life
28 Kingston Street
Boston, MA 02111

Boston Underground Film Festival Launch Party!

2010-03-08T17:30:00.003-05:00

TOMORROW! TUESDAY, MARCH 9!! 6PM!!
Kick off the BUFF festival season in style. We begin the countdown to UNDERGROUND CINEMA MADNESS with our good friends at the newly converted cinema- the Stuart Street Playhouse (map)!
Here is the deal:
Doors open at 6pm. There will be free Harpoon UFO and BOLOCO burritos in the lobby until 7pm when we will move into the cinema for a 45 minute sneak peek program of shorts and trailers for our upcoming festival. The theater capacity is 400 so bring everyone you know- they'll thank you for it! There will be tons of giveaways- T-shirts, bags, dildos, DVDs...anything we've got lying around in the BUFF prize closet. One lucky duck will get a pair of all access passes to the fest which gets you into all the parties and screenings during the 8 day fest (a $200 value)! Hope to see you, and your neighbors, friends, family, co-workers for a little happy hour underground fest extravaganza!!

They will be screening trailers from 10 of our most amazing features and showing a handful of shorts that are sure to short circuit your beer soaked brain! Also featuring live music by METAL TIGER!

Free Museum Days!!

2010-03-04T12:14:00.005-05:00

If you have a Bank of America Card (most of you probably do, living in Boston) and a photo ID (most of you probably do, except for those of you living under the radar), you can get into the Museum of Fine Arts (map), Harvard Museum of Natural History (map), or the Danforth Museum of Art (map) (ok, not Boston, it's in Framingham, but close enough!) on the first full weekend of every month!
See hurr:
March 6-7
April 3-4
May 1-2
June 5-6
July 3-4
August 7-8
September 4-5

ROCK N ROLL BINGO @ THE MODEL CAFE 3/3

2010-03-03T09:30:00.001-05:00

Everyone knows ROCK N ROLL BINGO is one of my favorite events to post! It's a super fun time!

Classy Miss Cassie & Kristen Caurke provide a night of entertainment including bingo, music and delicious treats! Come play a few rounds of bingo, indulge in some yummy cupcakes and dance the night away!

Music starts at 10:00 and the first round of bingo begins at 10:30. With at least 6 rounds there are plenty of chances awesome Valentine's and boozy prizes! Dance to Garage, Punk, Soul & Rock N Roll all night long.

Last Wednesday of every month at The Milky Way
First Wednesday of every month at The Model Cafe

FREE BURRITO DAY IN BOSTON @ BOLOCO

2010-03-03T09:30:00.000-05:00

Today, throughout Boston’s Financial District, four different Boloco locations are holding Free Burrito Day as part of Boloco’s “rolling” 13th Birthday Celebration. Just like last week at the new flagship restaurant at Berklee College of Music and in Burlington, VT, mini and small burritos, bowls, wraps and salads are all free; the “new” Original Size is a buck - and when you see it, you’ll know why.

133 Federal Street: 11 am – 4 pm (Community Servings)

50 Congress Street: 11 am – 4 pm (Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston)

125 Pearl Street: 11 am – 4 pm (Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy)

27 School Street: 11 am – 8 pm (Suffolk University’s S.O.U.L.S.)

Come to one of these locations today for a free burrito – and stay tuned as the rolling 13th B-Day party continues throughout March at every Boloco location with support to local non-profits each step of the way. And don’t forget, Boloco will make it just the way you like it. No cookie-cutter burritos here—but we do sell cookies!

Lost Viewing Party + Pajama Party TONIGHT (3/2)!!

2010-03-02T17:52:00.000-05:00

Come watch LOST with your friends at Our House West (map)
FREE Cereal Buffet during LOST!
FREE Hot Breakfast after LOST!
FREE Champagne Toast at 11:30 for anyone wearing pajamas!
FREE FOOSBALL from 11pm-12am!!!

HEARTHROB! @ MIDDLESEX LOUNGE 3/2

2010-03-02T10:21:00.000-05:00

I 'll I have to say is FREE <3THROB!

HOUSE TECHNO ELECTRO AND DUTCH ALL NIGHT

RED FOXX / BALTIMORODER / MORGAN LOUIS / BLOODSUGAR / ZANZAZZI

Middlesex Lounge

9PM-1:30AM

ROCK N ROLL BINGO @ Milky Way 2/24

2010-02-24T10:00:00.000-05:00

Rock N Roll Bingo is one of my favorite nights! Classy Miss Cassie & Kristen Caruke provide a night of entertainment including RNR bingo, dirty music, dancing and free delicious treats!

Music starts at 9:00 and the first round of bingo begins at 9:30. With at least 5 rounds there are plenty of chances to win some awesome prizes! (like BEER!)

Dance to Garage, Punk, Soul & Rock N Roll all night long!

MILKY WAY
284 Amory Street
Jamaica Plain, MA

Art @ The Blue Room 2/23‏

2010-02-23T10:00:00.000-05:00

The newest exhibit at The Blue Room features new works by Distillery artist Robert daVies and long-time Distillery friend Michael Dacey. Beer, wine, and amazing snacks will be provided by The Blue Room.

Tuesday, February 23rd, 7-9pm.

The Blue Room
1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

FLIPPIN OUT WITH FREE PANCAKES! (02/23)

2010-02-22T11:08:00.000-05:00

Join IHOP (map) to celebrate National Pancake Day TOMORROW Tuesday, February 23, 2010. From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., we'll give you one free short stack (three) of our famous buttermilk pancakes. All they ask is that you consider making a donation to support local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network, or other local charities.

LOST & FOUND @ THE NAVE GALLERY 2/19

2010-02-19T10:10:00.000-05:00

If your feeling artsy tonight, head to Nave Gallery in Somerville for the opening reception of LOST & FOUND! The event is FREE and we'll be presenting the works of 15 local artists who have come together to present their interpretation on the theme of "Lost & Found" in a variety of mediums. Selected pieces are available for sale and range from restored antique chairs to paintings to multimedia presentations.

The show is curated by Adam Ribaudo and features work from:
Christine Jozitis, Jessie Pinkham, Bennett Grizzard, Barrett Thornton, Mike Fortier, Emily Zilm, Harold Flood, Brittonie Fletcher, Mike Bullock, Tova Speter, D. Heidi Hample, Chris Holmes, Melissa McDowell, Dan Ribaudo, and Pete Septoff.

ARTWORK will be available for viewing, Friday 6-8PM and Saturday and Sunday 1PM-5PM.

The Nave Gallery

Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church

155 Powderhouse Blvd., Somerville, MA

THE TAKEOVER VS. BODEGA/BAILEYWORKS COLLABO

2010-02-12T09:51:00.000-05:00

When these two hipster/streetwear stores have events on the same night (TONIGHT FEB 12!) YOU WIN! Both Karmaloop and Bodega will be having events to celebrate all their fashionable glory and you should definitely try to hit up both in the Back Bay/Fenway area.

Lets start with Karmaloop: they will be relaunching their Newbury St. store (map) as a mens only flagship store (sorry ladies, you will have to speculate on sizes online). We at BOSTawesome have some insider information that the PBR and wodka will be flowing free (as in both plentiful amounts and gratis (but don't forget to tip, that's just foul)) Ms.Thang will be spinning and there will be other surprise treats abound.
Bodega will be unveiling their work with Bailey works and independent fabrication at their fourth wall space (map). Mind you: you should RSVPing to paperlabels@ifbikes.com is the polite thing to do in order to check out the killer custom bicycles, messenger bags, and tshirts.

YOUNG TURKS TOMORROW NIGHT!!! (2/10)

2010-02-09T10:17:00.000-05:00

From the minds of party monsters and villains from here to Calhoun Bay, blvd. is pleased to present “Young Turks”, a night full of sweaty rock n' roll hijinks and non-stop space madness.
Starting February 10th, 2010 the crew of blvd. will be busting the speakers at Zuzu (map) to bring you jams so loud your soul will sizzle. From Chuck Berry to Sabbath, Modern Lovers to the MC5, we will keep your brain alive and poppin way past the midnight hour. Featuring the badass record collections of Brown Bear (Happy Endings) and King EvRock (Bodega Girls, Read Yellow), the second Wednesday of every month at Zuzu will be a wonderfully wonderous night of rock n' roll debauchery. Get ready!

Bigfoot Art at BLVD. this FRIDAY

2010-02-04T12:00:00.000-05:00

The great guys over at BLVD. (map) are having another artshow this FRIDAY (2/05) this time featuring BIGFOOT. Graphic artist, BIGFOOTONE's art is bold, colorful and most importantly renders Sasquatch in his element. You definitely should come through, have a glass of the gratis Bear Flag wine and peruse the 30-40% off select menswear and snowboard gear.

JOEY ASAL ART OPENING @BoConcepts 1/30

2010-01-30T10:29:00.000-05:00

TONIGHT! Go to BoConcept in Central Square from 7-10pm to celebrate Joey Asal's latest work, KINETIC GEOMETRY! Inspired by Joey's geometric and colorful art, Artifaktori will be there dressed in mod 60's styles with a twist. Come enjoy wine & snacks, and admire ART and FASHION!

Music by DJ Manny Random

BoConcept

999 Massachusetts Ave

Cambridge, ma

I...You...We...ROBOT 1/29

2010-01-28T21:00:00.002-05:00

SPACE 242, exhibition, I…YOU…WE…ROBOT!, featuring artwork inspired by robots in various mediums, by over 70 artists. The opening reception, Friday, January 29 runs from 6-8pm, is free and open to the public with RSVP at www.space242. An artist talk will be held Friday, February 19 from 7-8pm. Gallery hours are Friday evenings 6:30-8pm and Saturdays 11:30am-1pm. To view select images from the exhibition, visit:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/space242/sets/

Artists include Marietta Apollonio, Scott Bakal, Allison Bamcat, E.J. Barnes, Jeff Bartell, Alli Bondi, Craig Bostick, Dan Browne, Kevin Burney, Scott Bruns, Alex Carlson, Keenan Cassidy, Derrek Coss, Megan Mary Creamer, Eliot Daughtry, Jon Defreest, Jyll Ethier-Mullen, Jamie Fales, Andy Fish, Michael Georgason, Howard Green, Jr., Stephen Hamilton, Brian Hart, Veronica Hebard, Ann Hirsch, Andrew Jacob, J-ME Johnston, Joe Keinberger, Patt Kelley, Kim Kent, Ron LeBrasseur, Jacob Lefton, Doughty Leigh, Ben Lewis, Jennifer Lewis, Vanessa Ly, Dave MacMahon, Bob Maloney, Joey Mars, Carly Mazur, Fish McGill, Matt McKee, Sarah Morrison, George Motta, Dan Moynihan, Scott Mullowney, Peter Murphy, Markus Nechay, Dave Ortega, Peter Payack, Ansis Purins, Rhonda Ratray, Mister Reusch, Chris Ried, Derek Ring, Ryan Robidoux, Jeremy Russell, Skript, Skunk, Andrew Sloan, Lindsay Small, Michael Paul Smith, Stones, Wayne Strattman, Adam Szymczak, Tom Torrey, Stefan Volatile-Wood, and John Wiltshire.

Images above, from L-R: "We Come in Peace" by Scott Burns, "Sid's Toy" by Alex Carlson, "Self Destruct" by Jeff Bartell.

Click here to RSVP for the next opening!

MASCULIN FEMININ/ 1/29

2010-01-28T21:00:00.001-05:00

DJS: Volvo + John Barera
Host: Susie G

FREE FILM FRIDAYS @ MUSEUM OF SCIENCE 1/29

2010-01-28T21:00:00.000-05:00

"Antarctica," "Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk," and "Dinosaurs Alive!" are a few of the films screening at Free Film Fridays.

Thanks to generous support from Museum Premier Partner The MathWorks, all of the Omni shows on Fridays, January 8, 15, 22, and 29, are free. Simply pick up tickets at the Museum box office on the day of the show only (first come, first served.) Tickets go on sale at 11pm and the show starts at 7pm.

Museum of Science Publish Post

1 Science Park

Boston, MA 02114

RESCUE NITE PRESENTS "U N T I T L E D" 1/28

2010-01-28T11:22:00.000-05:00

Rescue Nite presents "U N T I T L E D"

A FREE monthly dance party + pop-up shop

punk // post-punk // new wave // now wave // dance // drink

Hosted by DEATH OBSESSED with guest dj GLAMOUR MUSCLE

$3 narragansett tall boys

Items for sale from all your favorite boston shops.

RESCUE + ORCHARD + SUPERB + CREEP STREET + OTHERS

GOODLIFE

28 Kingston Street

Boston, ma

Target Free Thursday Night @ The ICA 1/28

2010-01-28T11:12:00.000-05:00

"...OUT OF HERE: The Veterans Project," installation view, 2009.

For the people who just love art, and to those who need to figure out where you're taking your date tonight - TARGET FREE THURSDAY night at the ICA is perfect for you! From 5 to 9 pm every Thursday, Target sponsors Free admission. Plus it always FREE for families (up to 2 adults accompanied by children 12 and under) on the last Saturday of each month with the exception of December. Click here to see what's on view.

The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
100 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA

Meet Rock N Roll legend Ozzy Osbourne 1/28

2010-01-27T11:41:00.000-05:00

With the release of his new autobiography, Ozzy Osbourne has scheduled several free book signings in support of the US release 'I AM OZZY'.

The signing line will operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. Line begins no earlier than 9am on January 28th. NO PLACE HOLDING OR LINE JUMPING ALLOWED. Osbourne will only sign copies of 'I am Ozzy'.

Thursday, 7 PM

Barnes & Noble @ Boston University

660 Beacon Street

617-267-8484

Rock N Roll Bingo - 1/27

2010-01-25T14:59:00.000-05:00

WEDNESDAY NIGHT, Classy Miss Cassie & Kristen Caurke provide a night of entertainment including ROCK N ROLL BINGO, dirty music and delicious treats! Come play a few rounds of bingo, indulge in some yummy free cupcakes and dance the night away!

Music starts at 9:00 and the first round of bingo begins at 9:30 and. With at least 6 rounds there are plenty of chances awesome free prizes! Dance to Garage, Punk, Soul & Rock N Roll all night long.

Last Wednesday of every month at The Milky Way
First Wednesday of every month at The Model Cafe

Pabst Blue Ribbon Presents: EYE F*CK - 1/26

2010-01-25T13:41:00.000-05:00

TUESDAY NIGHT January 26th 2010, Pabst Blue Ribbon proudly presents: EYE F*CK : a graphic display of PBR originality through the eyes of Boston artists.

* Music by DJ Knife (Fresh Produce) + Coatti Mondi (Evolution)

* Complimentary Gifts From Pabst Blue Ribbon

8PM - 11PM @ The Savant Project

For more information, please visit PBRart.com

CALL/RESPONSE: PRESENTED BY Maneuver/Group Hug/Foxy

2010-01-23T16:28:00.000-05:00

JOIN FORCES SUNDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 1 TIME ONLY, 3 venue party in Central Square to Benefit the people of Haiti through Doctors Without Borders. FOXY ACTION GROUP, MANEUVER & GROUP HUG are hosting the Hatian relief benefit lcated at ZUZU!, ENORMOUS ROOM & MIDDLESEX!

DJS:
Brandon Andrew (Maneuver, Revival)
DJ Die Young (Make It New)
J Mendicino (Pretty and Nice)
Michael Potvin (Thunderdome)
Nathanael Bluhm (Mystery Roar, FOXY)
BRDR (Group Hug)
James Cerne (FOXY)
Joseph Colbourne (FOXY, Varsity, Group Hug)
Alex Arango (Maneuver)
Brandon Paillant (Maneuver)

Donations of the amount you see fit allow you access to both locations starting at Enormous Room @5pm, followed by Zuzu & Middlesex @ 10pm. Raffle tickets for sweet prizes.

DRINK SHMOOZE AND DANCE YOUR FACE OFF
8 hours of guilt free Do-Gooding FUN.

100% Of proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders, to assist the Recovery and Rebuilding efforts in Haiti.

HEY I KNOW THAT GUY 1/23

2010-01-23T15:57:00.000-05:00

On this beautiful Saturday, make your way to Somerville to the Washington Street Art Center to see the portraiture the group portraiture show Hey I Know That Guy. Curated by Snow Project, the art show features over 50 contributing artists focusing on portraiture in a variety of media including, painting, photography, collage and mixed media. Plus a couple of my amazingly talented friends, Brian Hart and Darryl Norsen will be in the show! :)

Music provided by DJ B-Train, mR. id, Emeen Z., and DJ Blue Wizard.

Opening reception Saturday, January 23rd, 6-10pm,

Gallery open for viewing Sunday, January 24th, 12-4pm.

Transpositions Art Opening @ Distillery Gallery

2010-01-21T17:21:00.000-05:00

The Distillery Gallery is having an opening tonight in South Boston!

“Transpositions” will feature works examining themes of location and dislocation, time, memory, and transformation, in response to the site and context of the Distillery Gallery and the Distillery Building. Artists Derek Hoffend, Asher Thal-Nir, and Jed Speare will be showing works employing sound, video, and electronic media. Works initiated by each artist will complement each other and, to varying degrees, blend together in-situ to form a larger unified atmosphere.

Opening reception is 6-9pm

Show runs January 21- March 4th

The Distillery Gallery is located at

516 E 2nd St., South Boston 02127

PBR x Boston Salutes Conan O'Brien

2010-01-19T17:56:00.000-05:00

THIS TUESDAY - 1.19.10 @ 11:35PM

Come down to GoodLife and watch one of the final episodes of the Tonite Show w/ Conan O'Brien.

Show support to a Pabst drinking maniac who was proudly awarded a dream job - only to have it ripped from his pasty freckled hands by an evil corporation and a hack job comedian. Free PBR Swag to any and all Gingers in attendance!

FREE PBR from 11:35 - 12:35

STREET SMARTS - AN URBAN ART EXHIBIT 1/13 - 3/15

2010-01-15T12:27:00.000-05:00

Street Smarts opening reception featuring the works of Sandra Cohen, Mike Hammecker, Anna Koon, Justin Pilotte, Brent Refsland and Katrina Sustachek. These 6 Boston artists celebrate the urban landscape through photography, painting and graffiti. Exhibit runs through March 15, 2010

THE GALLERY @ WORKBAR
711 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02111 - lower level

ROBOT REVOLUTION 1/16

2010-01-15T11:55:00.000-05:00

SATURDAY NIGHT Robot Revolution! A Monthly Electronic Dance Music night held a the Alchemist Lounge in JP -- where there is never a cover, dress code, and 21+.

Resident DJs of Robot Revolution:
MIKEY LEE (Coralcola, Recess)
J ASON BERGMAN (Deathstar, Let's Just Be Friends)
DAMIEN PAUL (So Dope, Rise)

Alchemist Lounge
435 South Huntington Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA

Damián Ortega: Do It Yourself @ ICA 1/14

2010-01-14T17:36:00.000-05:00

Tonight's the last Target Free Thursday Night during the Damián Ortega exhibition. The show closes Monday 1/18.

Ortega is one of the most prominent artists of the new Mexican generation. This exhibition, the first-ever survey of Ortega’s work, shows the arc of his artistic output with a range of sculpture, installation, video, and photography.

The ICA is open until 9pm on Thursdays.

Click here for directions to the ICA.

2010 PBR ART CONTEST - ACCEPTING ENTRIES!

2010-01-13T10:33:00.000-05:00

PBR is now accepting entries for the 2010 PBR Art Contest!

Submit your PBR -inspired piece and you could win $1893 and PBR for a year! The contest begins at 1:01 A.M. (EST) on October 1, 2009 and ends at 1:00 A.M. (EST) January 31st, 2010.

For complete details, visit PBRArt.com

Spoke Count @ Chorus Gallery 01/ 9-31

2010-01-09T14:42:00.000-05:00

Spoke Count is a collaborative installation featuring 100+ small works about bikes by various artists. It is estimated that there currently exist over one billion bicycles in the world- this show will attempt to visualize this (growing) mass of our favorite revolutionary transport. There will be live music, and drinks. Reception is on January 9, 2010. The exhibition will be up until January 31st.

Chorus Gallery

285 Washington Street #18

Somerville MA

THE BEST OF BOSTAWESOME: 2009 (and on...)

2010-01-04T14:33:00.000-05:00

THURSDAY NIGHTS AT THE ICA
Every Thursday night at the ICA (map) is free entry after 5PM 'till close. This is an amazing opportunity to see some of the best contemporary art on display at one of Boston's best examples of contemporary architecture. You would have to be crazy to not stop in every couple months on this great night to check out the new exhibitions.

THE MIDDLESEX LOUNGE
The Middlesex Lounge (map) constantly hosts a number of cover free nights every week. Heartthrob, Make It New, YoYoYo Wednesdays, and monthly Bodega Girls shows: who wouldn't want to frequent this ultra cool bar?

MOVIES AND MUSIC ON THE ESPLANADE
A summer specific attraction but one of the best that Boston has to offer. Every Friday in the summertime, a movie is played on a large projector screen outside; perfect for getting together with friends on a blanket and watching some family friendly film. A number of live musical acts also visit the Hatchshell and put on free performances for Bostonites (Bostoneers?). This past year featured the Beach Boys, oh yea.

THE GOOD LIFE
The Good Life (map) is another favorite of ours over at BOSTawesome. Many many great dj nights (our friends over at drinkmusik had a great year there) and their decor is killer, featuring some choice work by kngee and enamel kingdom.

MUSIC AND ART
Boston has a huge spectrum of artists, musicians and dj's. Here at BOSTawesome, we like to try to keep up with only the latest but with so much going on we inevitably end up missing out on some great FREE events. If you would like to promote any of your events, we would be happy to post it here at BOSTawesome and get the word out (email here or here). Let's just make sure its awesome and, as always, FREE!! Here's to another affordable year!

Mystery Roar and Bodega Girls DJ set TOMORROW NIGHT (12/30)!!

2009-12-29T12:42:00.000-05:00

The amazing MYSTERY ROAR super group of Boston will be having a show at the middlesex lounge (map) tomorrow (12/30) night. If you've never heard of them you need to be at this show because they are sure to get your butt moving is ways that everyone else will find mysterious. Shimmering keyboards, and phazed robot voices will be stuck in your head through the new year so you def need to be there (at least to see the keytar)! The talented BODEGA GIRLS will be continuing the dance party into the night with a DJ set after the roar is unleashed (mystery roar should start round 10-11pm)

<3THROB WINTER SOLSTICE @ MIDDLESEX LOUNGE 12/22

2009-12-22T14:43:00.000-05:00

THAT'S RIGHT, <3THROB is actually FREE for once! RED FOXX, BALTIMORODER, MORGAN LOUIS. Flyer designed by BLOODSUGAR will be given away to one lucky person tonight!

Also, Middlesex has a couple holiday specials: $5 Brooklyn chocolate stouts with 10% ALCOHOL!

Middlesex Lounge
315 Mass Avenue, Cambridge
Tuesday, December 22

9pm-1am

HEARTTHROB WINTER SOLSTICE DANCE PARTY TONIGHT (12/22)

2009-12-22T14:32:00.000-05:00

TONIGHT (12/22)!!
The Middlesex (map) will be hosting HEARTTHROB, your chance to get down to the darkest electro, house, idm, fistpumping, darkwave, trance, fuzzpound on the darkest night of the year.
Resident DJs: redfoxx, baltimoroder, & morgan louis. visuals: bloodsugar. photos: zanazazzi.
While BOSTawesome remains true to its free event roots, I really can't resist letting you guys know that there will be Brooklyn Chocolate Stouts (10%) for a mere $5 which is a steal for a delicious beer like that.

HOLIDAY HANDJOBS | A RISQUÉ ART SHOW 12/18

2009-12-17T21:37:00.000-05:00

For all the naughty boys and girls on your list.

The art show features holiday cards, pin-up art, anatomically correct gingerbread people by Jessica Hess and many other crafty artists!

Holiday Handjobs is very T accessible from the Davis Square stop on the Red Line, so you don't need to worry about driving or parking if you don't want to. For those of us that do drive, there is a parking lot behind the Dilboy. Click on the link on the right to go directly to the Dilboy on Google Maps.

AFTA - AIGA DESIGN EVENT 12/16

2009-12-16T15:42:00.000-05:00

Wednesday, December 16 | 6 - 9 pm | Everyone's Welcome

Good thing this is the final AFTA party of the year: it’ll be a tough act to follow!
Join your friends and colleagues in the local design community for an unforgettable night of revelry. Eat. Drink. Be merry. But whatever you do, don’t leave early.
After all, this time of year is full of surprises.

Hosted by

White Rhino

With guest sponsor

Monadnock Paper Mills

Where

MANTRA
52 Temple Place
Boston, MA 02111
Map

WU TANG: ENTER THE DUBSTEP PARTY 12/16

2009-12-14T23:15:00.000-05:00

Wednesday night at GOOD LIFE, BASSIC/SCOTCH-1/DAMIAN SILVA/CODIACwill be djing the WU TANG: ENTER THE DUBSTEP PARTY.

UGHH.COM is teaming up with FRANK 151 magazine and Boston's longest-running dubstep party BASSIC to celebrate the recent release of WU TANG: ENTER THE DUBSTEP, the clan's latest re-envisoned / remix album. LIsten to tracks on the album the way they were meant to be heard...ON A EAR DRUM BLOWING SOUND SYSTEM! Free giveaways by FRANK 151 and plenty of bass-heavy beats by Scotch-1, Damian Silva and Codiac of drinkmusik!

9:00PM-2:00AM

Good life Bar • 28 Kingston Street • Boston, MA

Guerilla Chocolate Shop SATURDAY (12/12)

2009-12-11T13:44:00.000-05:00

You've been eating sensibly since Thanksgiving. Fall off the wagon Saturday (12/12) at this pop-up chocolate shop (map) hosted by Boldfacers, where you can grab smashed almond bark in dark chocolate from the likes of Flour Bakery and Sportello, while the vaunted MIT Chocolate Lab will be conducting live chocolate experiments for the good of humanity. Sounds dericious.

Chris Engles Pinup Girls Art Show Opening TONIGHT (12/11)!!

2009-12-11T13:35:00.000-05:00

TONIGHT 7PM-10PM.
Appreciating the pinup girls of the '40s and '50s has sadly fallen out of vogue. Local photographer Chris Engles looks to change all that with his homage exhibition that opens tomorrow, featuring modern ladies shot in mid-century style. Come thru and check it out at the out of the blue gallery right by Central (map).

FOURTH WALL PRESENTS PHOTOGRAPHER / EDITOR YONE (Yasumasa Yonehara) 12/11

2009-12-11T08:54:00.000-05:00

Opening Friday Dec 11 7-9pm - Show Runs Through Feb 1

Yasumasa Yonehara, better known as “YONE” has a massive influence on Tokyo’s fashion and art world. View any Japanese magazine rack and you’ll find himself and his work in several publications at a given time. Dazed and Confused, Numero, Warp, Purple(Paris) and countless others have called upon his work in the past
month. Yone’s curatorial work has included the artists Nan Golden, Terry Richardson, Ed Banger Records and Fafi. His photography has led to projects for clients as diverse as Zippo, Charlotte Ronson and he even has his own edition of Fuji Film. In short, Yone’s work shapes how Tokyo and the world views glamour, celebrity, sex, and fashion. The exhibition coinicides with the release of an Acclaim Magazine(AU) Yone edits, as well as his upcoming Feature in Juxtapoz(US)

Fourth Wall Project
132 Brookline Ave Boston MA

MIXED BAG TONIGHT (12/10) AT GOODLIFE!

2009-12-10T13:38:00.000-05:00

TONIGHT 9pm - 2am at the GOODLIFE (map) get ready to explore the inner tunnels of your earhole with MIXED BAG, a diverse choice of dubby, housey, fist pumping, head nodding, dance party.
FEAT: yes&no (of drinkmusik, soon to transform their identitys to codiac and gemz at the turn of the year), G Notorious (SoulChampion, Dubwise) and Vice T (SoulChampion, Left Turn). Get to the goodlife and the music will shake your brain and your booty.

FREE FISH TACOS TONIGHT (12/10)!!

2009-12-10T08:05:00.000-05:00

TONIGHT, Dorado (located in Coolidge corner; map) will be offering FREE tacos and cemitas from 4PM - 8PM. Go get some spice in your life!

FREE FRO YO, FO YO!

2009-12-03T17:27:00.000-05:00

Fro-yo purveyors Red Mango have opened their first Boston location (map) and are celebrating on Saturday (12/5) by dishing out free one-topping cups to one and all. Plus, Rumor nightclub's resident DJ will be spinning tunes, because nothing says frozen yogurt like cross-faded beats.

Northeastern Night @ Splash

2009-12-03T13:14:00.000-05:00

Friday (12/4) night is dedicated to all you Northeastern Huskies! Current students and alums (with college id) will both be treated to a no cover charge evening to the finest of B's international Friday night hot spot: fresh fridays at splash ultra lounge (map)! No guestlist required. For all you non-huskies, you'll be glad to know that all fresh friday events are now free on guestlist by midnight. Get the champagne flowing and enjoy an amazing night out with your closest NEU buddies!

This is a 21+ Event, Strictly Upscale Attire Only Complimentary Admission with Guestlist by 12am
Featuring DJ Jay Michaels & DJ Wild Bill from Kiss 108 spinnin' the hottest of Dance, HipHop, and Top40!

The 3rd Annual Buon Natale Holiday Stroll

2009-12-03T13:09:00.000-05:00

For one night only, on Friday, December 4th, slow down, shun the holiday rush, and come back to a time when shopping was as much a part of the festivities as opening gifts. Begin a holiday tradition leisurely shopping and dining in Boston’s historic, Italian North End (map) at the 3rd Annual Buon Natale Holiday Stroll. From 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. participating North End boutiques, galleries, and studios are offering significant sales and discounts for Stroll shoppers only.

Plan a romantic evening with your sweetheart or a festive night out with friends enjoying the sights and sounds of the season. Santa will make an appearance at The Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel which is offering a special room rate for Holiday Strollers who want to stay in Boston for the evening. Validated parking for the Parcel 7 Garage also will be available at selected locations.

Sample light refreshments along the Stroll from the North End’s highly rated restaurants or make early dinner reservations so you don’t miss any of the Buon Natale shops. With 24 participating retailers on the map, Holiday Strollers, especially the cost conscious, will be able to find unique gifts for all those special someones.

“Buon Natale is a celebration in itself,” said BethAnn Hoyos of the North End Retail Group. “Holiday shopping should be a joy, not another item on the ‘To Do’ list. Our annual Stroll gives shoppers the opportunity to enjoy the holiday hospitality of the North End while taking advantage of one night only discounts at a wide variety of local businesses, many of them designated the Best of Boston.”

For the man who has everything, look into shaving products at A Matter of FACE or perhaps an original piece of art from the North End Gallery. Treat yourself, holiday hostess, by ordering Open House invitations from Lettering by Liz Calligraphy. Discover that perfect bottle of New Year’s bubbly for the two of you while wine tasting at The Wine Bottega. Find that vintage or modern dress for a holiday to remember at The Velvet Fly. You might get your hands on a replica of Miley Cyrus’s earrings at Filthy Rich Celebrity Jewelry or a hand-crafted blank journal from the North Bennet Street School Gallery for your favorite tweens and teens.

And one lucky Stroll shopper will take home a gift valued at $1,000.00. A holiday basket brimming with gift certificates and products from The Stroll’s diverse group of small businesses will be raffled at the end of the evening. To enter, be sure to pick up a Stroll Passport card and a map at your first stop. After you have visited all the shops and had your Passport stamped (no purchase necessary), just return your completed Passport to any of the participating retailers before the end of the night. The Buon Natale gift basket will be on display at the North Bennet Street School Gallery on the night of The Stroll.

Copley Square GINGERBREAD model @ MFA

2009-12-03T13:03:00.000-05:00

Check out the gingerbread replica of the landmarks of Copley Square, the original site of the Museum of Fine Arts (map), Boston! The replica will be on view from Wednesday, Dec 2 through Sunday, Dec 6.
Wed–Sun, Dec 2-6. All events FREE with Museum admission Admission for children 17 and under is always free during non-school hours.

Boston's Official Tree Lighting Ceremony TONIGHT

2009-12-03T12:58:00.000-05:00

TONIGHT (12/3) AT 6PM. (map)
What at better way to get in the Holiday Spirit than by witnessing Boston's Official Tree Lighting Ceremony? Join thousands of others in the Common for a holiday stage show, national and local entertainment, carolers, Santa, and more!
Refreshments and fun giveaways will be provided by in-kind sponsors H.P. Hood LLC, Cabot Creamery, Nantucket Nectars and Snapple beverages, Dunkin’ Donuts, Jazz Apples, and Jergens.
Immediately following the Common tree lighting, Mayor Menino will join Back Bay residents at Arlington Street for the lighting of Commonwealth Avenue Mall.

PET ARISTOCRACY art show @ BLVD 12/4

2009-12-01T18:50:00.000-05:00

A collection of Pet Aristocracy pet portraits will be on display at BLVD for the first week of December.

Get dressed up and come out for WINE, snacks, MUSIC and PAINTINGS! Dave Curry and Jonah Sacks will be playing viola and cello as Empty House Cooperative. Original paintings and prints will be for sale. Click here to see a preview of the show.

BLVD is located at 251 Newbury St. Boston, MA

<3THROB THOUSANDFACE THANKSGIVING 11/24

2009-11-24T13:58:00.000-05:00

<3THROB sounds like Electro / House / Dutch / Hardcore!

Residents Red Foxx, Baltimoroder and Morgan Louis will be preforming. there will be visuals by Bloodsugar, photos by Zananazzi, and as always on Bostawesome, NO COVER!

MIDDLESEX LOUNGE
315 MASS AVE CAMBRIDGE

Nicholas Hyacinthe Photography

2009-11-19T09:20:00.000-05:00

Nicolas Hyacinthe's photography exhibition, “ Movement & Impulse”, now opened at Christopher’s Restaurant, (map) in Porter Square through December 1. “ Movement and Impulses”, challenges modern day perceptions by examining the flux found in an inanimate world. This one of a kind collection of analog technique examines the integral connections often over looked in everyday images. Sounds great and the food and drinks look solid at Christopher's too.

HEARTthrob TONIGHT!

2009-11-10T09:43:00.000-05:00

TONIGHT (Tuesday, November 10) Put on both your regular pants and your dancing pants because you will most definitely burn through one of them at HEARTTHROB tonight at the Middlesex Lounge (map).
DJ's RED FOXX, BALTIMORODER, MORGAN LOUIS, and RED FOXX will be spinning all the best house, electro, dance, idm, trance and bassalicious sounds from 10PM - 2AM. If you like it when your internal organs shake from bass, you'll come.
Visuals by BLOODSUGAR.

Designing for a Sustainable World Lectures

2009-11-10T09:31:00.000-05:00

Thursday, November 12, 2009!

Connect the dots between usability and sustainability and raise public awareness of the values and benefits of usability engineering and user centered design as we learn about sustainability challenges within our food system, transportation, healthcare and waste management.

10am - 2pm
Activities @ South Station, Boston (map)
4pm - 7pm
Conversations @ MIT's Stata Center, R&D Pub and Commons (map)

For more detailed information regarding the event please visit:
Boston: World Usability Day 2009 Official Website

Museum of Fine Arts FREE ADMISSION!

2009-11-10T09:23:00.000-05:00

In honor of veterans day, tomorrow (Wednesday, November 11) the Museum of Fine Arts (map) will be offering free admission to the public. You definitely need to check out The Secrets of Tomb 2000 BC, featuring masterworks from an Egyptian tomb of the Middle Kingdom that are on view together for the first time! Hours of admission are 10AM - 4:45PM.

ART STRIKES BACK 11/6

2009-11-03T10:56:00.000-05:00

ART ASYLUM BOSTON PRESENTS

Inspirations From Above: "ART STRIKES BACK"

Unique, Imaginative, Intricate, and Emotive "Art Strikes Back" is an extraordinary collection of art featuring the works of over 30 artists from around the world, inspired by one of the most influential films of all time...

Featured Artists Include:

Adriean Koleric, Arkiv, Biserama, Cassandra, David Flores, Dolk, Dustin Mounce, Eli Rutten, Eelus, Eyeski, Evoker, Fake, Fas, Joshua Budich, Justin Volpe,Jess Tejeda, Jon-Paul Kaiser, Kaws, Lil'Tuffy, Landon Richmond, MCA, Michael Mitchell, Matt Mcguire, Mr. Brainwash, Mariangela Tan, Nathan Caberara, Nick-Z, Pure Evil, RYCA, Ryan Madden, Raffa Jenn, Rourke Van Dale, Ric Stultz, Sab_One, Scribe, Shai Dahan, Sucklord, Spencer Davis, Stolen...

Live Music (DJ Frank White) - Refreshments , Cocktails etc..

Opening Reception:

Friday, November 6th, 7:00 - 9:00pm

(Exhibition Runs through December 6th)

Fourth wall - garage gallery (across from yawkey way)

1301 Boylston St.

Boston, Ma 02215

617-818-0724

http://www.artasylumboston.com/

ROCK N' ROLL BINGO 11/4

2009-11-03T10:42:00.000-05:00

The 5th installment of Bingo, rock n' roll style!

Kristen Caruke and Classy Miss Cassie provide bingo, music, booze prizes, and treats for your entertainment.
Bingo starting at 11 followed by punk, garage, soul & rock 'n roll records. First Wednesday of every month at The Model Cafe.

The Model Cafe

7 N. Beacon Street

Allston, MA

JAMAICA PLAIN Wine Experience 11/4

2009-11-03T10:16:00.000-05:00

Blanchards is having a wine tasting at their Jamaica Plain store for an incredible opportunity to sample over 100 wines (and tasty snacks too)!

Better yet, all wines tasted will be on sale for 20% off on the night of the tasting only! Don't miss this chance to stock up on great wines at amazing prices.

Blanchards

Wednesday, November 4th 2009 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

741 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain

www.blanchardsliquor.com

SOUTH BOSTON OPEN STUDIOS 2009 10/31-11/01

2009-10-31T08:56:00.000-04:00

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for South Boston's LARGEST annual ART EVENT!

Saturday Oct 31 & Sunday Nov 1, 2009 12PM - 6PM

Please join me on Saturday and Sunday, as I will be showing my paintings, digital illustrations, and graphic design work in studio #411 in the Distillery.

"Artists and craftspeople of South Boston will open their doors to the public Saturday and Sunday, October 31st and November 1, 2009, as part of the annual South Boston Open Studios event. Visitors will be able to talk to and make purchases directly from the artists while touring the creative environments in which the artwork is produced. The weekend-long event also provides a great opportunity to sample many of this historic neighborhood's restaurants, cafes, pubs, and retail shops.

Numerous disciplines will be represented throughout the dozens of participants, including: sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, installation, photography, video, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, fabric and performance art. Much of the work will be in-process and the artists will be on hand for questions and conversations. Participating organizations and galleries include The Distillery (which will showcase three galleries and over 50 artists) located at 516 East 2nd Street, King Terminal at 110 K Street & 570 E 1st Street, and Norman Crump Studio at 793 East Sixth Street.

The event is free to the public, rain or shine, noon to 6pm each day. Public transportation is easy, take the Red Line to Broadway and walk East, or take the #7 City Point bus from South Station to Elkins St."

Check out the participant list here, and to get directions check out the Distillery website

email contact: (Scott Chasse) scottchasse @ gmail (dot) com

14th Annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival THIS WEEKEND!

2009-10-29T12:00:00.000-04:00

THIS WEEKEND! (Saturday, October 31 - Sunday, November 1) AT THE REGGIE LEWIS ATHLETIC CENTER (map)The Festival brings together an amazing array of vegetarian natural food providers, top national speakers and chefs, and educational exhibitors in a fun and welcoming environment. It is a chance to talk directly to food producers, learn the newest items in the marketplace, taste free food samples, shop at show special discounts, or simply learn what vegetarian foods are available and where you can find them!

Whether you are a longtime vegetarian or vegan, or someone simply wanting to add more healthy and delicious foods to your meal repertoire, or if you are just curious what it's all about, you are welcome here! We offer you free admission, free food sampling, free speaker presentations, free parking and a T stop across the street.

You also can learn of ways to benefit the environment, help animals, and enhance your health and well being. There are activities for kids, too!

Festival Website

COLOR OF CANNIBALS SCREENING!

2009-10-28T12:23:00.000-04:00

"When the zombies attack Maine, the fate of the world rests in the hands of a 10 year old boy genius and a delusional goth rocker..."
TOMORROW (Thursday, October 29) AT THE ENORMOUS ROOM (map) check out the new zombie comedy THE COLOR OF CANNIBALS (trailer...for some reason that guy reminds me of Vince Noir?)! Costumes (esp. rabid decaying zombies) are encouraged for this event!

RED BULL WITCH HUNT TONIGHT!!

2009-10-28T12:17:00.000-04:00

You're invited on a spirited ride from Boston to Salem where your bike will be your broomstick. Come fly in a hunt for the Witches' party that lurks in the home of Halloween. Just trick out your wheels and dress like a witch. Then, gather at the Fourth Wall Project (map) gas station on the evening of October 28th for a web of haunted surprises.

Registration for The Red Bull Witch Hunt will start at 6:30PM on the 28th. Witch Hunt from Boston to Salem will take place from approximately 7:00PM-9:00PM. The Witches' party will be 9:00PM - 12:00AM at a secret location in Salem, MA.

Please come prepared for the hunt from Boston to Salem with proper clothing, costume, bicycle safety equipment (water, light and helmet recommended for this night ride). Transportation will be provided back to Boston after the Witches' party.

questions: redbullwitchhunt@gmail.com

*******LIMITED SPACE!! Get there early to guarantee a wristband for the ride & party****** The secret party venue can only hold so many people - which means we can only allow so many people to come on the ride. You must come on the ride in order to be able to get into the party. When you get to Fourth Wall Project gas station, sign your waiver, get your wristband, you are in!

There will be a prize for best costume – so dress to impress!!

For 2009, Boston’s own Urban Adventours will be offering rental bikes at a discount for those that wish to participate, but do not have a bike.

MEMBERS ONLY //HALLOWEEN_EDITION\\

2009-10-28T11:44:00.000-04:00

Get your Halloween weekend started off right tomorrow (Thursday, October 29) at Redline (map) in Cambridge with DJ's MISTAKER, VOLTRAN, AND YES&NO of drinkmusik (my personal favorite). They'll be spinning a bit of a different flava with some hiphop / disco / house / funk / soul / motown. THIS IS A HALLOWEEN PARTY so DRESS UP! The best costume gets free tickets ($15 value) to THUNDERDOME which is basically guaranteed to be epic if that's your relish. See you there!

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