Boston Events: The City on a Hill is Beckoning
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— SEPTEMBER —
Fun and Science Meet Under the Sea
SEPTEMBER: A Boston landmark, The Museum of Science is non-stop entertainment with more than 500 interactive exhibits, 100-plus live animals, a planetarium and the only domed IMAX screen in all of New England. Be here in September when the new Shipwreck! exhibit takes you through millenia of maritime history. You'll feel hurricane-force winds, snag treasures using a robotic arm, see real gold and silver artifacts and witness the amazing science and technology used in the ocean depths. The Museum of Science is close to our Hotel Marlowe, just across the bridge in beautiful Cambridge.Event Website Book a Hotel Room Now
— OCTOBER —
Calling All Sports Fanatics
OCTOBER: Tennis, rowing, hockey and basketball converge during one very athletic month. Let’s start with the Staples Champions Cup, where you can watch legendary tennis champs like Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras and John McEnroe (just to name a few) battle it out on the court in a nail-biting, one-night tournament. Our own Hotel Marlowe is the Official Hotel of this event. Next up is the Head of the Charles Regatta, billed as the world’s largest two-day rowing event, bringing 9,000-plus athletes and spectators who enjoy watching the races from various hospitality areas along the scenic Charles River. Hockey and b-ball fans: the Boston Bruins and the Boston Celtics kick off their seasons this month. They both play at TD Garden, which is conveniently near Kimpton’s Onyx Hotel.Event Website Book a Hotel Room Now
— NOVEMBER —
The Nutcracker’s New Clothes
NOVEMBER: (Nov. 23-30) Boston Ballet’s award-winning rendition of The Nutcracker is always one of New England’s favorite holiday traditions. This season, we’ll all be treated to an entirely reimagined production, with exquisite new sets and costumes. All with one of the world’s best dance companies and live music from Boston Ballet Orchestra. So whether this is your first Nutcracker or your fiftieth, this one promises to take you on an enchanted journey with Clara and company.Event Website Book a Hotel Room Now
— NOVEMBER —
TD Garden Concerts: From Pinball Wizard to Cinnamon Girl
NOVEMBER: What do Bob Dylan, Justin Bieber, Neil Young and The Who have in common? They’re all playing concerts at the TD Garden this November. More than 3.5 million people flock to the TD Garden every year for the best concerts and games, and November’s lineup is a music-lover’s dream. Conveniently, Kimpton’s Onyx Hotel is around the corner from all the action—literally. So whether you’re in love with Mr. Tambourine Man or the Biebs himself (we won’t tell), come by for a visit and see your favorite act belt it out in Boston.Event Website Book a Hotel Room Now
— DECEMBER —
Boston Pops Holiday Concert: A Winter Wonderland for Your Ears
DECEMBER: (Dec. 7-11) The Boston Pops came on the scene in 1885 as sort of an alter ego to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, drawing many of the same musicians but playing light classical and popular music. During the Boston Pops Holiday Concert, the Pops perform the classic Christmas music we all know and love. The seating in historic Symphony Hall is adjusted to banquet/cafe set-up for a more intimate experience. We've heard that on Opening Night, Peter Fiedler (son of the beloved Arthur Fiedler, former Pops conductor for 50 years) will conduct Sleigh Ride, and children's author Jan Brett will narrate The Night Before Christmas. It won't be a silent night, but it'll be magical.Event Website Book a Hotel Room Now
— DECEMBER —
Ring in 2013: First Night Festival of the Arts
DECEMBER: (Dec. 31) Every year, a million people pour into downtown Boston to welcome the year ahead with 1,000 artists and 200 performances and exhibits of art, music, drama and film. The daylong First Night Festival of the Arts is the oldest and largest of its kind. Be sure not to miss the ice sculptures around the city. (They take “cool” to a whole new level.) The festival is capped off with fireworks at midnight, so you can say goodbye to the old and usher in the new in a way that’s perfectly Boston: unique, artsy and festive.Event Website Book a Hotel Room Now
— JANUARY —
Let’s Do a Jig: Boston’s Celtic Music Fest
JANUARY: (Jan. 11-12) Follow the sounds of the fiddle, flute, mandolin and smallpipes to Boston's Celtic Music Fest. The celebration is fun for everyone, whether you're a Celtic music and dance enthusiast or someone who doesn't know the difference between a bouzouki and a Bazooka. (One is a stringed instrument, the other an antitank weapon. You can figure out the rest.) By the end of the weekend, you might just find yourself pining for the shores of bonny Ireland or craving fish and chips. We can't help with the first one, but feel free to ask a Kimpton concierge about good nearby pubs.Event Website Book a Hotel Room Now
— FEBRUARY —
Boston Wine Expo: Wine and Dine the Weekend Away
FEBRUARY: (Feb. 16-17) The Boston Wine Expo—the largest consumer wine expo in America—brings you the world’s best wine and Boston’s best food, all in a single weekend. You’ll sip offerings from more than 185 wineries hailing from 15 different countries, attend educational seminars hosted by industry experts, and watch cooking demonstrations by local and national celebrity chefs. You could taste a rare vintage, find the latest nifty aerating gadget or learn how to select the perfect pairing with oysters. So sophisticated, you’ll have to resist the temptation to drink with your pinky out.Event Website Book a Hotel Room Now
— MARCH —
St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boston: History, Heritage and Green Beer
MARCH: (Mar. 17) What better city to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than Boston? We're proud of our strong Irish heritage and our unique place in American history. To wit: on St. Patrick's Day in 1776, General Washington won his first victory when British forces were driven from Boston. (Read up on Evacuation Day—Boston's "other" St. Patrick's Day.) The city has been celebrating ever since. Join us in 2013 at the St. Patrick's Day Parade for the jaunty floats, the bands of bagpipers, the firefighters, the school drum corps. But whatever you do, don't forget to wear green!Event Website Book a Hotel Room Now
— APRIL —
Boston Marathon: The Run of a Lifetime Starts Here
APRIL: (Apr. 15) Months of grueling preparation and training. Hours upon hours of pounding the pavement and pushing through the pain. Everything comes down to this: the Boston Marathon. It’s the oldest marathon in the world—an intense 26 miles and 385 yards of skill, athleticism and sheer willpower. Join us in April as we cheer on the runners racing to the finish line at Copley Square, just a little over a mile from Kimpton’s Nine Zero Hotel. In case a five-minute walk is more your speed.Event Website Book a Hotel Room Now
— MAY —
May Graduations: Let the Hat Tossing Commence
MAY: (various dates) With multiple colleges and universities in the Boston metro area, you can't swing a scrolled diploma without hitting a student of higher education. Brainiacs abound. And come May, they are turned loose to change the world through that annual rite of passage called commencement. If you have a family member or friend graduating this year from Boston University, UMB, Boston College, Harvard, Northeastern, Tufts, Emerson, Brandeis, or MIT, Kimpton would love to be your Dean of Hospitality.Book a Hotel Room Now
— JUNE —
Boston Pride Week 2013: Over the Rainbow
JUNE: (May 31-June 9, 2013) The LGBT community loves to party, and the Boston Pride Week agenda barely stops to take a breath. From Pride Day at Faneuil Hall to the Royal Pageant, the Parade, the Festival and three Block Parties, Pride Week is over the top with activities. There's also a Human Rights & Education Discussion amid all the festivities, with the goal of stirring up the mind along with shaking up the dance floor.Event Website Book a Hotel Room Now
— JULY —
Boston Harborfest: Happy Birthday America
JULY: (July 2-7, 2013) Lest you think Boston Harborfest is a local affair, this annual Fourth of July event has grown to a national celebration featuring more than 200 daily events over five days—all in honor of Boston's colonial and maritime heritage. Harborfest remembers the past with reenactments and historical tours, while reveling in the present with concerts, children's day, parties and the Boston Chowderfest—an all-you-can-eat clam chowder competition where your vote helps determine the winner. As the cradle of the American Revolution, Boston is the perfect spot to wish our country "many more."Event Website Book a Hotel Room Now
— AUGUST —
Mangia! Saint Anthony's Feast in the North End
AUGUST: (Aug. 23-25) If Italian food makes your taste buds happy, join us in the North End for Saint Anthony's Feast, dubbed the "Feast of All Feasts" by National Geographic. Honoring Boston's patrons Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy, this authentic Italian street festival has it all – parades, strolling singers, live entertainment, even an open-air mass. Plus lots of food that's fun to say to out loud (with an Italian accent): calamari, zeppole, cannoli, gelato. The highlight of the festival is the Grand Procession, when a statue of Saint Anthony is lifted high and carried through the streets. Definitely a sight to behold.Event Website Book a Hotel Room Now
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