Starting in May, the SoWA open markets in the South End begin their weekly open bazaar. On Sunday May 26, get ready to stretch your creative minds to new levels. In the arts market, there will be a craft-off where participants will race to make something awesome. All you need is a little ingenuity and the ability to stand up under the pressure of...

 The new show, produced by Mills Entertainment, is a musical parody of Fifty Shades of Grey, the risqué novel which recently surpassed Harry Potter to become the fastest selling paperback of all time. Michael Mills, producer of SPANK!, says audience members can expect "a laugh-filled evening that captures all the escapist fun and absurdity of...

Community Bike Ride to benefit Bikes Not Bombs. $20 to register. After registering, you fundraise at least $150 to support Bikes Not Bombs' Youth Programs and International Programs. Then on June 2nd you join hundreds of other cyclists riding for social justice along one of four scenic routes through greater Boston. We make it easy to raise $150...

Registration is now open for the 28th annual AIDS Walk Boston & 5K Run, which will be held June 2, 2013! The Walk & 5K Run draws 10,000 to 15,000 participants and is AIDS Action's largest annual fundraiser. The Walk is 6.2-miles long. The 5K Run is a competitive, timed event, and is fully sanctioned by the USA Track & Field Association....

Dragons! Not the fire breathing kind, but they're still pretty cool. This festival is an annual event that draws a crowd of over 2,00 participants and spectators. Imagine how cool your dinner table conversations will be after you spend the day watching Dragon boats race down the Charles. From the site: The Boston Dragon Boat Festival takes place...

Think you know everything about what Boston has to offer? If your nodding your head, we challenge you to gather up a team of 2-4 friends and proooove it by registering for this Ultimate Urban Scavenger Hunt Adventure! CitySolve is a unique urban adventure that takes a lot of brain, a bit of brawn, and a ton of fun! More than a scavenger hunt, but...

 HERBSTALK is an educational event devoted to inspiring and empowering urban communities about the common and safe use of medicinal herbs. During our gatherings we offer educational talks and workshops for both seasoned herbalists as well as for the general public interested in holistic health. Approximately 1,500 attendees from across the...

Hyper-Local Craft Brewfest is an annual fundraiser event presented by Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN) to highlight and promote local brewers, vintners, artisan beverage makers, home brewers, and food vendors and is a major annual fundraiser for SBN's Boston Local Food Programs. The goal of SBN's Boston Local Food Program is to...

Over two thousand gallons of New England clam chowder will be ladled out to thousands at Boston City Hall Plaza on Sunday, July 7 from 11am to 6pm. During this Fourth of July tradition in Boston, restaurants vie for the prestigious title of "Boston's Best Chowder," by winning the most votes from the crowd. Confirmed 2013 participants: Anthem...

Summer is a time for many things, among them great beer, good times with friends and delicious food! In that spirit, Drink Craft Beer brings you our second annual Drink Craft Beer Summerfest: A Celebration of Farmhouse Ale! Last year was a complete sell out so be sure to get your tickets soon! Drink Craft Beer Summerfest: A Celebration of Farmhouse...

 Join us for our free concert series. This year's headlined performance is by Roberta Flack. This is open to the public and for all ages. The concert dates are 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/21, 8/28

 In 2003 the Festival began as a single afternoon event. Ten years later it has expanded into a 3-day celebration incorporating a diverse performing arts program, a specially built artists' village and an interactive arts schedule. Based in the idyllic Christopher Columbus Park on Boston's waterfront, the festivities glisten in perfect symmetry...