Boston Event Calendar

September 2010

 

The Boston Event Calendar for September, 2010, is packed full of events as students surge back into the city for the opening of classes at local colleges and universities.

Sports fans will love the excitement of preseason games as the Boston Bruins rev up for their new season - and of course Red Sox fans will be obsessing about the American League playoffs. 

Toward the end of the month, Boston's fall foliage will start showing some color.  Check my weekly foliage updates for updates and foliage photos, as well as the best foliage viewing spots right in the city.  If you haven't already, consider booking a fall foliage cruise.  During this month and next, you'll see spectacular scenery along the New England and Canadian coastlines.

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Boston Wine Week

Come join other wine lovers at the First Annual Boston Wine Week, launching on September 20 and continuing through September 26. 

Following the same concept as the very popular Boston Restaurant Weeks, during Wine Week participating restaurants will showcase their selections of fabulous affordable wines, with all available for only $9 a glass or $32 a bottle. 

Already joining in are top Boston restaurants such as Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro, Clink, Lala Rokh, Locke Ober, Brasserie Jo, Petit Robert Bistro, 75 Chestnut, and The Beehive - all well-known for their excellent wine lists and cellars. 

Each has committed to offering at least 6 handcrafted wines from around the world (some of which retail up to $90/bottle) at this special price.  Expect a little friendly competition among the participants to see who can offer the best vintages at this price point - and get ready to raise your glass to Boston Wine Week.  (You're sure to enjoy the food, too.)  Boston Wine Week website

 

Bruins are Back

Seems like the Boston Bruins just hung up their skates after the spring playoffs . . . but preseason starts this month, with 2 games at TD Garden:

September 25 - Bruins play the Panthers, 7pm

September 29 - Bruins play the Capitals, 7pm

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Boston Harbor Hotel Events

When:  September 1-3
Where: Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf, Downtown Waterfront
Cost:  Free - but you'll probably want to eat and/or drink
Closest T station: Red Line/South Station
More information:  www.bhh.com

Stop by one last time for Boston Harbor Hotel's super summer events, wrapping up for 2010 during the early days of September.  This is your last chance until next year to catch Wednesday's Timeless Tunes (music of the '60s - '90s) from 6pm - 10pm, Thursday's Blues Barge (jazz on the waterfront - doesn't get much better than this!) from 6pm - 10pm, and Friday's Movies by Moonlight (Raiders of the Lost Ark),  beginning at dusk. 

Even if you miss these events, later in September is a great month to stay at the Boston Harbor Hotel and enjoy the waterfront views from the back terrace.

 

Movies "Made in Mass" - Free Film Series

When:  Mondays, at 6pm
Where: Rabb Lecture Hall, Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston
Cost:  Free
Closest T station: Green Line/Copley
More information:  617-536-5400; BPL website

The Boston Public Library celebrates "Back to School" movies during September: 

September 13 - Love Story (1970)

September 20 - Good Will Hunting (Miramax Collector's Series) (1997)

September 27 - Mona Lisa Smile (2003)

 

  "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"

Lyric Stage Company

When:  September 3 - October 3, with evening performances Wednesday - Saturday and matinees on Saturday and Sunday
Where:  Lyric Stage Company, 2nd floor of YMCA Building, 140 Clarendon Street (near Copley Square), Back Bay, Boston
Tickets:  Call 617-585-5678; Lyric Stage website

This entertaining new musical features a cast of unforgettable characters determined to win the grand prize at the county spelling bee.  Get ready for some audience participation!

The theater season in Boston gets into full swing in September - check out other Boston theater offerings - and of course, make reservations at your favorite Theatre District restaurant.

 

SoWa Open Market and Antiques Market

When:  September 13, 20, 27, plus every Sunday in October, 10am - 6pm
Where:  540 Harrison Ave., South End, Boston; nearest T station: Orange Line/Back Bay; free parking at 500 Harrison Ave.

SoWa Open Market, Boston's biggest open air artisan fest, unfolds on Sundays through the end of October when local artists and crafters sell their creations in a huge parking lot in the South End on Harrison Ave in SoWa (South of Washington) - look for a sea of white tents! 

You'll find a unique mix of vendors comes every week.  If you're thinking ahead, SoWa gives you the perfect opportunity to stock up on holiday gifts.  Otherwise, shop just for yourself!

 

Boston Fashion Week 2010

When:  September 24-October 1
Where:  Various Boston venues
More information:  Contact SFDBoston@aol.com

This week-long celebration of Boston style features runway shows, special events, and parties as Boston's fashion professionals, retailers, and talented design students spend a week exploring ideas, innovations, and new directions.  If you're visiting Boston during this period, check out the student fashion shows and other events occurring throughout the week.

 

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Saturdays at midnight - AMC Loews Harvard Square 5 Theatre
11 Church Street, Cambridge; nearest T station: Harvard Square; 617-864-4581

Rocky Horror Picture Show has been screening here at midnight on most Saturday nights since 1984.   It's become a Boston tradition - even though it's across the river in Cambridge.

You've probably seen this R-rated cult classic one or many times before . . . but the fun here is dressing up in your favorite over-the-edge goth attire and joining fellow RHPS fans in Harvard Square at midnight. 

Warning - this is a "participatory" production, with Full Body Cast providing a "cast" (mostly local college students) devoted to being as outrageous and over-the-edge as possible.  It is most definitely not a family-friendly event.

Clothing, makeup, and hair becomes even more outre as Halloween draws near, making this a popular September thru October destination. 

 

Boston Artists at Institute of Contemporary Art

When:  September 22, 2010 - January 17, 2011
Where:  Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA Boston), 100 Northern Ave, South Boston Waterfront
Closest T station: Red Line/South Station (about a 10 minute walk to ICA), or take Silver Line from South Station

ICA's biennial 2010 Foster Price showcases art created recently by 9 Boston artists.  Come gaze at everything from sculpture, paintings, photography, films, videos, and installation art - and get ready for the unexpected, eclectic, and unusual!

 

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