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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, FASHION

The Weekend: October 23-24

Head of the Charles by sauvagenoble from Flickr

Time for another fabulous Boston weekend. With November nipping at our heels and the cold weather not too far behind, I’m making it my mission to be outside as much as possible before phrases like “snow,” “wind chill,” and “below zero” become the norm. As a result? This weekend I’m embracing outdoor events that I can also walk to.

Here are my top picks for the weekend in Boston. Walking to them is completely optional:

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

Monday, October 18: Community Running with Social Boston Sports

The warm temps in Boston this past Sunday afternoon reminded me just how enjoyable the fall season can be for running. Luckily for us Bostonians, Social Boston Sports, the community of young professionals who live, work and play in the Boston area, is still bringing together runners of all levels every Monday at 6:30 p.m. for FREE three, five and seven mile group runs along the picturesque Charles River.

Appropriately named Community Running, Social Boston Sports hosted their initial group run on March 29, 2010, and will continue to host runs as long as there’s local demand. Runners meet up at McGreevy’s on Boylston Street and are divided up depending on their desired mileage goal of three, five, or seven miles. After pounding the pavement, all runners are welcome to hang at McGreevy’s for a post run bevvy and socializing. Running experts from Saucony and City Sports will be on hand for tips, or to help devise or adjust training charts.

For more information on this event, please click here. McGreevy’s is located at 911 Boylston Street in the Back Bay. Please note that the runs leave at 6:30 p.m., so arriving slightly beforehand is strongly recommended.

Social Boston Sports Community Running

BOSTON, EVENTS

The Weekend: October 2-3

Boston Local Food Festival

Rain, rain go away! It’s the weekend again in Boston and luckily the wet weather will not be crashing our party. After bidding adieu to Boston Fashion Week, this weekend is all about local food and spirits, between sampling sustainable cuisine from Boston-area vendors, to raising a pint in honor of Oktoberfest. Here are my top picks for the weekend:

Saturday, October 2:
Boston Local Food Festival
On Saturday, October 2 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., celebrate Boston’s local and sustainable food scene at a fun outdoor festival along the Congress Street Bridge by the Boston Children’s Museum. Featuring more than 50 vendors ranging from local restaurants like Sportello, to the Blue Heron Farm, Taza chocolate and Wachusett Brewing Co., this free festival promises tons of food, live music and has an ambitious goal of producing zero waste.

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