Going Out Guide
by Michael Sechrist, Culture Columnist on December 17, 2009 in Culture, Going Out Guide
What: Winter Beer Fest
Where: Blanchard’s Wines and Spirits, 418 LaGrange Street West Roxbury, MA
When: Wednesday, December 2nd from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Free
Why: Come taste a selection of 35 beers, as well as champagnes and cognacs over appetizers for no fee.
What: 103rd Annual Second Year Show at Harvard Medical School
Where: 1234 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury
When: Thursday – Saturday, December 3-5th at 8:00 PM
Cost: $15
Why: Make your way over to the other side of the river to see second year Harvard medical students put on a unique comedic performance. This year’s show focuses on healthcare reform.
What: Boston’s Official Tree Lighting Ceremony
When: Thursday, December 3rd starting at 6:30 PM
Where: Boston Common
Cost: Free!
Why: Family friendly event featuring a holiday stage show, carolers and other entertainment.
What: Champagne and Sparkling Wine Walkaround!
When: Thursday, December 3rd at 6:00 PM
Where: Downtown Harvard Club, One Federal Street, 38th Floor, Boston, MA
Cost: $40
Why: Got to have one swanky event this time around; hors d’oeuvres are paired with four different brands of Louis Roederer Champagnes, but Cristal is definitely not one of them.
What: The 23rd Annual SnowBall
Where: Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 64 Arlington Street, Boston
When: Friday, December 4th at 9:00 PM
Cost: $55
Why: Black-tie optional party that features live entertainment and a casino area all to benefit charities for Boston inner-city youth.
What: Cultural Survival Bazaars
When: December 4th, 5th & 6th from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Where: Cambridge College, 1000 Mass Avenue, Cambridge, MA
Cost: Free!
Why: Come support Indigenous Communities from all over the world by purchasing their handmade arts and crafts. The event will also feature live music, cultural performances, craft-making workshops, movies and more.
What: 12 Bars of Christmas by Crawl In Boston
When: Saturday, December 5th at 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: 1 Faneuil Hall Market Place Boston, MA
Cost: $5
Why: Try to make it through 12 bars in support of the charity, Horizon for Homeless Children. Donations are suggested.
What: Bureaucrat’s Ball (aka winter formal)
When: Saturday, December 5
Where: Harvard Faculty Club
Cost: Hopefully cheap
Why: Our last big social gathering of the semester! Just hope the dance floor has more air conditioning this year.
What: Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll
Where: Starts on the corner of Charles and Mount Vernon Streets in Boston
When: Thursday, December 10 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Free!
Why: Another family friendly event featuring carolers, pictures with Santa, a brass quintet, horse and buggy rides and free drinks at area restaurants.
What: 3rd Annual Ugly Sweater Party
Where: Market Boston Restaurant, 21 Broad Street, Boston
When: Friday, December 11th at 8:00 PM
Cost: $15 at the door
Why: Embarrass yourself to help others. Show off your ugliest piece from the eighties in a benefit to send 25 seriously ill children from the Starlight Children’s Foundation to a Boston Bruins Game.
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