http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/ en-us Copyright 2009 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:24:21 -0500 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:53:49 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=1.53 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Does the mere thought of dollar store kitsch fill your heart to bursting? Do you like books? Is every day another chance to celebrate the joys of indie culture? If you answered "yes!" to these questions, good news: the Brookline... http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/dollar_for_doll.html http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/dollar_for_doll.html Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:24:21 -0500 Premium cable. Name-brand cereal. The twice-weekly hot yoga classes at your neighborhood studio. All casualties of the current economic downturn. Thankfully, the Department of Recreation and Conservation is again offering its free yoga classes at the Hatch Shell Monday nights... http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/chi_for_free.html http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/chi_for_free.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:42:35 -0500 Banditos Misteriosos (the same folks who brought you World Pillow Fight Day) will hold their 2nd Annual Scavenger Hunt this weekend. The fun starts at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. Here's a scene from last year's hunt:... http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/scavenger_hunt.html http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/scavenger_hunt.html Upcoming Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:03:59 -0500 http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/weekend_events_30.html http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/weekend_events_30.html Chats Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:44:26 -0500 No, really. My friend-about-town Amy just forwarded me an email from Boloco. The local burrito chain is offering discounted "Summer Burritos" (Black beans, mango salsa, melted cheese, cilantro, rice) to patrons who bring a piece of garbage into any location... http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/trash_for_burri.html http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/trash_for_burri.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:16:24 -0500 The Duxbury Art Association is still accepting entries for its inaugural skateboard art show. The show is scheduled to open July 15. Click here for details...... http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/skateboard_art.html http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/skateboard_art.html Upcoming Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:51:02 -0500 Ever wish you could erase Monday from the calendar? Does the beginning of every week find you daydreaming about applying the Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique to your boss, landlord, or significant other? Luckily, the Squealing Pig has a... http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/just_another_ku.html http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/just_another_ku.html Scenes Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:59:59 -0500 Bela Fleck did something pretty special for the banjo. The Grammy-winning musician liberated the little, four-stringed hollow body from its old-time stereotype and let it play everything from jazz-fusion to psychedelic jam-band rock. Even before Fleck was a high school... http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/plucking_your_h.html http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/plucking_your_h.html Upcoming Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:19:42 -0500 To borrow some wisdom from Steve Perry, a good friend and mentor, "Everybody wants a thrill." Enter Rob Vassegh. A bank analyst by trade, Vassegh's extracurricular activities just might interest you, readers. He's got a gusto for good deals and... http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/the_big_thrill.html http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/the_big_thrill.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:09:24 -0500 In case you haven't heard... the Wollaston Theater has been sold. A campaign to restore The Wolly is now underway. And speaking of old movie houses.... The New England Institute of Art is hosting a photo exhibit called "Celluloid... http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/old_movie_theat.html http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/old_movie_theat.html Scenes Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:56:54 -0500 The latest installment of Rock N’ Roll Parents – a photo exhibit by Kelly Davdison – will be on display at Zuzu this month. The series includes portraits of Aaron Perrino of The Sheila Divine and Dear Leader, Shivika Asthana... http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/rockstars_and_t.html http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/rockstars_and_t.html Upcoming Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:31:54 -0500 What is with le deluge out there? Hello, Mother Nature: It's July. Some sun, please, and hurry. The good news is that the weekend promises to be a bit brighter. Just in time for July 4th festivities! Who needs plans?... http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/weekend_events_29.html http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/07/weekend_events_29.html Chats Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:59:10 -0500 As part of our Hot Shots series, Erik Jacobs took photos at the Beantown Breakdown over the weekend. B-Boys and B-Girls popped, windmilled, froze, and did headstands in dance battles for prizes. The photos are awesome*. Here are a few... http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/06/break_it_down.html http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/06/break_it_down.html Scenes Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:18:07 -0500 The New England Wild West Fest kicks off in Marsh Vegas on June 26. This 3-day rodeo event will have bull riding, bronc riding, live country music, hay rides, chili contests, a mounted shooting demonstration (courtesy of the Massachusetts Six... http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/06/saddling_up_on.html http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/06/saddling_up_on.html Upcoming Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:11:06 -0500 http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/06/weekend_events_28.html http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/gotoit/2009/06/weekend_events_28.html Chats Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:34:10 -0500