The reason we order Boston Magazine for the parlor is because they haven't steered us locals wrong and always keeps us on our toes about whats going on in our fair city.... They have kindly listed all the free, fun events in the area during the month of July and we'd like to pass it on to you!
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/blog/2013/07/02/free-things-boston-july-2013/
Enjoy!
Monday, July 8, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
NEW DATE!! Foodies take note!!
Hungry, but can't decide which of the wonderful local
restaurants to visit? Well, on June 13th
you will have a chance to sample over 100 restaurants all in one place at the
11th annual Taste of Cambridge. A feast for all of your senses awaits you. It
is hard to take in all the sights and sounds (and smells) as you stroll around
eyeing the various foods, sipping on a glass of beer or wine, listening to
the live music and feeling the air.
Taste of Cambridge runs from 5:30pm-8:30pm, Thursday,
June 13th near the corner of University Park and Sidney St. Keep in mind that
this is an outdoor event, please visit the event website for rain date
information. UPDATE! POSTPONED(again) UNTIL TUESDAY JULY 11TH!!
There is a $50 admission fee (children 6-12years old-$15, children
under 6 are free), with proceeds going to local non-profit organizations.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
what better way to warm up?
For those needing to warm up a bit, there could not be a better place to go then the annual “Some Like it Hot Chili Cook Off” taking place this Saturday, February 2nd from 1-2:30pm in Harvard Square. Not only a great way to warm up, but a true treat for your taste buds. Sample chili from some of Harvard Squares best restaurants, but be warned, “traditional” chili will not be the only type of chili being served up. Variety will be the spice (pun intended) adding even more life to this event.
Please visit http://www.harvardsquare.com/Home/Articles/Hot,-Spicy,-Vegan,-Traditional,-and-Exotic!-5th-an.aspx for details.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
January can be an amazing time to come to Boston and Cambridge. From sweet sounds to sweet treats January offers many ways to stimulate your senses.
The weekend of January 11th and 12th features Boston’s Celtic Music Fest. From contemporary to classic, the event promotes Celtic music and dance. Please visit http://www.passim.org/january-festival-lineup for schedule and ticket information.
From January 25th-January 27th, visiting Harvard Square will be extra sweet as the 3rd annual Harvard Square Chocolate Fest provides plenty of opportunity indulge your deepest, darkest (or milk chocolatest), sweetest desires. As of this printing the exact schedule of events was not yet available. Please visit http://harvardsquare.com/Home/Articles/Warm,-Dark,-Sweet-and-Luscious--Chocolate-Festival.aspx for more details.
Finally the month ends with the sometimes rowdy, but always visually stimulating Hasting Pudding Woman of the Year parade staring at 3pm on January 31st.
~Audra
Friday, November 30, 2012
sparkle in December
With Sparklefest already underway it is easy to see why
Harvard Square literally shines this time of year. Sparklefest features so many
activities that we couldn't possibly list them all, but have tried to highlight a few of
our favorites. The month gets off to a running start on Sunday, December 2nd
with the Yulefest 5K taking place in and around Harvard Square. The following
weekends, treat you taste buds to the multiple flavors of the season. On
Saturday, December 8th, celebrate the start of Hanukah with Everyone
Loves Latkes. On Sunday, December 16th get into the Christmas spirit
by having Breakfast with Santa at the Inn at Harvard.
If you feel the need to burn off a few of those extra
calories, on December 16th, you may wish to head off to the Charles
Hotel and open up the ice skating rink for the season. The opening of the rink at the Charles Hotel
is family friendly event that can truly be enjoyed by everyone.
Should you prefer to burn though that long list of gifts to
buy, check out the Harvard Square Holiday Fair taking place on selective dates
throughout December. You are sure to find just the right and unique gift for
anyone on your list.
With all the hurrying around this time of the year, it can
be nice to take the time to enjoy the season. The Choir of St. Paul’s will be celebrating
the season with music on December 21st, 23rd, and 24th.The
December 23rd performance features an organ recital.
The above events are just a few of the many, many events
going on in the area this month. For more information about Sparklefest events
please visit http://www.harvardsquare.com/Home/Articles/Sparklefest-2012-in-Harvard-Square!.aspx.
Please keep in mind that while some of the events are free, some require an
admission and some require advanced tickets.
Finally, at the end of the month (and year) comes one of
Boston’s biggest celebrations of the year. First night has been a tradition in
Boston for 35 years and each year it just keeps growing. With family friendly
events throughout the city and two fireworks displays (an early smaller one for
everyone who can’t stay up and a larger one at midnight to mark the new year),
First night is the party of the year in Boston. First Night buttons are
required for admission to most indoor performances, but outdoor activities,
including the magnificent ice sculptures on Boston Common are free. First Night
buttons may be purchased at many local businesses. Please visit http://www.firstnight.org/
for a schedule of events and First Night button details.
We at Harding House wish you all a wonderful holiday season
and a joyful New Year!
Friday, November 2, 2012
November happenings...
Music, food and out of this world experiences are just a few
of things Harvard Square has to offer this November.
The Fourth Annual Folk Music History Month in Harvard Square
will feature live music, lectures and special movie events at various venues
across Harvard Square all month long. This celebration of folk music in all its
forms is sure to have something for everyone. For more information and to see
the schedule of events please visit http://www.harvardsquare.com/Home/Articles/Forever-Young--The-4th-Annual-Folk-Music-History-M.aspx
.
With all the weather changes this time of year, you might
think that this planet is a little strange, however, the Harvard Smithsonian
Center Astrophysics public event this month will make you feel like you live a
perfectly normal planet, comparatively speaking. On Thursday, November 15th, "Strange
planetary vistas from Kepler" will the topic of discussion at the Center.
The focus of the discussion will be on the incredible diversity of planets
observed of NASA's Kepler mission. For
more information please visit http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/events/mon.html
. Just remember that as strange as things are around here, at least we are not
orbiting two suns.
Not orbiting two suns is just one of things we can be
thankful for around here. What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Well,
for some of us, we can be thankful that we don't have to cook on Thanksgiving.
For your convince and true treat for your taste palate, many of the restaurants
in Harvard Square will not only be open on Thanksgiving Day (November 22nd),
but many of them will be offer special
menus choice and selected wine pairings. Check out http://www.harvardsquare.com/Home/News/Come-Celebrate-Thanksgiving-in-Harvard-Square.aspx
for more information and samples of the menu offerings at many of the
restaurants serving up special menus. Please note that reservations are highly
recommended.
We at Harding House wish you a wonderful November and hope
that no matter where your plans take you, you remember to enjoy the ride as
well as the destination.
-Audra
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
October is upon us!
It's Autumn in New England! Time to grab your pumpkin coffee, donut, muffin, bread, or pie and get
going on those wonderful fall adventures.
This October starts off with a twist-- “Sun Day on a
Saturday” at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics offers a chance
for the curious to see for themselves what is happening on the surface of the
sun. With all the talk in the news
lately about solar events and the effect solar activities has on us on Earth,
this is a great chance to see for yourself what all the fuss is about. This
event is open to the whole family. Please visit http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/events/public_events.html
for additional information. And well you are at it, check out the information
this month's Observatory Night. October's topic covers the search for
Earth-like planets. Are there more life
sustaining planets out there?
The next day, you will have no doubt that there is life
around here. The 34th annual Harvard Square Oktoberfest and Honk
Parade will take place on Sunday, October 7th. With seven different stages,
music lovers of all genres will be sure to find something to their liking. In
fact, marching band enthusiast will probably find more than one thing to their
liking. The Honk Parade features 35 marching bands parading from Davis Square
to Harvard Square. Talk about making little noise. The procession starts at
Noon in Davis Square and ends at 1pm in Harvard Square, just in time to join
the fun of Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest kicks off at Noon and wraps at 6pm. Please
visit http://www.harvardsquare.com/Home/Articles/Oktoberfest-Entertainment-Lineup-Announced.aspx
for performance schedules and more information. (...because this is New England in
the Fall, there is a backup plan in case of rain. The rain date is Monday,
October 8th).
Let's hope the rain stays away October 20th and 21st
for the 48 Annual Head of the Charles
Regatta . With 9,0000 rowers, the Head of the Charles is the largest two day
regatta in the world. And, when you are weaving your way through the 300,000
expected spectators lining the banks of the Charles River, it will feel like
the largest two day regatta in the world. For additional information, please
visit http://hocr.org/ .
Rather you are on the banks of the river, at a football
game, or stroll a college campus during parents' weekend, remember to bring a
sweater as the temperatures have started to drop along with the leaves.
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