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Halloween in the Hub: Tips For The Weekend

Pumpkins in City Hall Plaza by ludik from Flickr

Hey Bostonians, are you ready for all the crazies to come out? After a week of putting the final touches on our costumes and attending ghoulishly themed events, the wait for Halloween is finally over! Whether you’re at a house party, or painting the town orange and black, here are a few savvy tips for your Halloween weekend:

(1) If You’re Going to a Halloween Party, Wear a Costume (and a Jacket):
I hear all of you Halloween haters scoffing at me, but deep down you know that I’m right. If you’re not going to a party, or staying at home to dole out candy to the kiddies, fine; don’t wear a costume. But, if you are going to a Halloween themed nightlife event, you’ve gotta make an effort. And, you may also want to consider a jacket because it’s going to be much chillier tonight than it was last year! My favorite gals at Shoestring Mag. have 20+ great tips for DIY Halloween costumes (and makeup) if you’re searching for inspiration (click here). I also penned a last-min Halloween costume post last year (click here).

BOSTON, EVENTS, NIGHTLIFE

Thursday, October 21: Gardner After Hours, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Gardner After Hours, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

On Thursday, October 21, pop over to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of art, cocktails and music. Officially called Gardner After Hours, this special event occurs on the third Thursday of every month and attracts a variety of hip Bostonians who enjoy the opportunity to mix and mingle in the museum’s unique, inviting atmosphere.

This month’s theme, Rhythm Muse, will take guests on a musical journey through several genres, including Brazilian in the courtyard and jazz from the Mark Whitfield Jr. Quartet in the museum’s Tapestry Room. As a result, tickets to this month’s After Hours are $12 to the public ($5 for students) for general admission, but raise to $23 for entry into the jazz concert in the Tapestry Room ($10 for students), which begins at 7:00 p.m.. Inside, there will be a cash bar and nibbles from the The Gardner Café.

With the museum taking a break from the popular After Hours series in 2011 as the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum prepares to open a new wing in 2012, there’s no time like the present to experience this gorgeous museum after dark! For more information on the event and to purchase tickets, please click here.

BOSTON, EVENTS, NIGHTLIFE

The Weekend: October 8-11

Honk Festival 2009 by tshirtfiend from Flickr

With a long weekend upon us, there’s no time like the present to carve our a day or two to wander around Boston. This weekend, my picks will have you rockin’ out with a great local band, rubbing elbows with fellow foodies, marching to the beat of a honk’n drum, and soaking up a ‘lil culture. Sadly (or not so sadly), I’ll be on holiday in California wine country, which means that you’ll have to go out and enjoy these fab events for me!
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BOSTON, EVENTS, FASHION, NIGHTLIFE

The Work Week in Boston: Monday, September 27 – Thursday, September 30

The Swapaholics Boston - Fashion Week Sip & Swap

Time flies when you’re having fun, right? The weekend may have passed in the blink of an eye, but Boston is once again keeping the work week interesting. In addition to nightly events for Boston Fashion Week, there’s networking with Boston World Partnerships and a lively night of belly dancing at The Beehive competing for your presence this week.

Monday, September 27 – Closet Couture at the W Hotel
Ever open your closet only to declare that you have nothing to wear? Happens to me frequently while playing the “outfit game” before work. Whether you’re seeking a fab find or a fun night out, head to the W Hotel on Monday night from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. for a fashion show featuring both high and low end pieces from Second Time Around. An after-party with Stuff Magazine and a Second Time Around Pop-Up store kicks off immediately following the fashion show at 10:00 p.m. Admission is free and the event is 21+.

BOSTON, EVENTS, NIGHTLIFE

The Work Week in Boston: Monday, September 20 – Thursday, September 23

While walking through the city this weekend, I couldn’t help but notice a great energy in the air. Whether generated by the crisp fall air, returning college students, or store windows filled with fabulous fall fashions, it made me realize that there’s no time like the present to enjoy Boston.

Boston Wine Week

Luckily, there are a variety of fun events scheduled from Monday through Thursday this week that involve wine, fashion, rubbing elbows and indoor mini golf. Here are my top picks:

Monday, September 20 – Raise a Glass to Boston Wine Week

From September 20 through September 26, more than twenty participating restaurants in Boston are offering a minimum of six wines at $9 per glass, or $32 per bottle as part of the first annual Boston Wine Week. With the goal of making amazing vino more accessible to the masses, Bostonians can start their week in style by sampling wine and gobbling up complimentary pizzettes with the Second Glass at BiNA Osteria on Monday from 6-7 p.m.. For more information on participating restaurants and events throughout the week, please click here.

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