Summer is in full swing and we all want to make the most of it. Here are the events this week we hope will make these warm days a little more memorable and a lot more fun. With everything from sunrise yoga to whiskey tastings to eight-course charity dinners, this list is packed with exciting events that will give your work week grind its much needed boost.
Monday
$1 Oysters at Terramia Ristorante – 5 to 7 PM – Starting this week, Terramia Ristorante in the North End will be offering a rotating selection of fresh oysters for $1 apiece Sunday through Thursday. Perfect for an after-work bite and wind-down.
Fundraiser for Chef Eli Kulp Dinner at Mike’s City Diner – 7 PM – Back in May, a tragic Amtrak accident left Philadelphia chef Eli Kulp paralyzed. Tonight, Chef Ken Oringer of Clio, Toro, and Coppa is hosting an eight course fundraiser meal with wine pairings alongside 7 other well-known Boston chefs. Tickets are $125 and available by request from katy@toroboston.com.
‘80s Industry Night at The Merchant – 10 PM to 2 AM – The Merchant is hosting a late night ’80s Party with a unique throwback menu featuring childhood favorites like Macaroni and Cheese and Ham and Pineapple Sliders. The event is free to attend and co-sponsored by Glendalough whiskey.
Tuesday
Sunrise Yoga at The Dock – 6:30 to 7:30 AM – Start your day off with a session of awakening yoga on the Esplanade and bring a little center back to your busy work week. Admission is free.
Cambridge Foodie Tour – 5 to 7 PM – Stroll your way through some of Cambridge’s best eats with a little history on the side. This tour begins at Savenor’s Market and stops at Kirkland Tap & Trotter, Bergamot, and Dalí. Tickets are $15o.
Wednesday
Beer & Transit – 5:30 t0 9 PM – Hosted by TransitMatters, this open discussion is hoping to better Boston’s public transit over brews at the Lir. The event will feature an exclusive bartender and guest speaker Chris Dempsey, a former assistant secretary of transport at MassDOT. Admission is free
Boston Grown-Ups Museum – 6 to 10 PM – If feeling like a kid again sounds right up your alley, check-out Boston Children’s Museum Wednesday night. They’ll be celebrating summer with drinks and a DJ and allowing patron to roam through the exhibits at their own speed. Tickets are $25
Boston Landmark Orchestra at the Hatch Shell – 7 to 9 PM – The Landmark Orchestra is playing free concerts every Wednesday night through August 26th. This week’s performance will feature ballet favorites from Stravinsky and Offenbach.
Thursday
Boston Public Market Grand Opening – 8 AM to 8 PM – Farm fresh produce is coming to Boston five days week with the brand new Boston Public Market. The grand opening event will feature over thirty five local farmers and is sure to tantalize the tastebuds of the most avid green thumb or home cook.
Lunch Beat Boston – 12 to 1 PM – Make your lunch break a little more exciting with a midday dance party that features a complimentary lunch. Admission is $10 and dancing is, as they make abundantly clear, not optional.
Whiskey League featuring Bully Boy – 5:30 to 8 PM – A tasting with local flare, get to know some of Boston and the world’s best whiskey with local distiller Bully Boy. Sure to prove informational and fun, this is the event for your favorite booze buff. Admission is $20
