All Frills Comedy Hour

Live laugh love oh yeah and eat! Thats my motto, this comedy night has the best of it all.

Come out for the inaugural night of the soon to be hottest comedy show in the Boston metro area! Join host Jeff Ferguson and an all star line up including Late Night with Conan Obrien feature Shane Mauss, Brian Moote, Kris Earle, Joe Wong, Doug Chagnon, Scotty Lombardo, Chris Penne, Mike Pincus, and Josh Gondelman, as they make your belly ache after a great meal!!

Here's the thing, i am unable to find any other details about this event, so I am still wondering about the free meal, but if it is in fact so-how can this get any better! Either way, it's free and laughter will definitely be involved.

All Frills Comedy Hour
Bocellis Ristorante
374 Main St. Medford
Thursday 1/17
8:00pm
FREE!

>>Official website

Free Chowder!

In honor of soup month and Chowder day, Legal Seafoods will be giving away free chowder on Jan 15th.

Legal Seafoods restaurants will be serving free cups of clam chowder to anyone who comes to their take out counter between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

I'm gonna be honest its not my favorite chowder, but it is free food...

Camberville Legal Locations

Harvard Square
20 University Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138

Kendall Square
5 Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142

>> Free Chowda for All

Nave Gallery Salon

One weekend left to start or add to your art collection. Over 50 artists are on exhibit at the Nave Gallery. Proceeds benefit the guest curator.
Artist include: Leika Akiyama, Karen Aqua, Marcia Ahern, Shelley Barandes, Laurinda Bedingfield, Peter Belford, Adriana Prat, Christina Renfer, Susan Rice, Margaret Ryan, Ellen Schön, Tova Speter, Johanna Sprague, and many more.

December Salon
Friday 12/14 5p-8p
Sat/Sun 1p-5p.
Nave Gallery
Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church
155 Powderhouse Blvd., Somerville, MA

>>Nave Information

Davis Square Caroling

Somerville Arts Council, Somerville Chorus and Shape up Somerville encourage community members to join in a night of singing. Singing will be led by Somerville resident Yani Batteau.

Meet in Statue Park (next to Store 24) at 6:45pm. Bring flashlights and festive hats. Lyrics will be provided. Caroling will then begin throughout Davis.

Tuesday Dec. 11. I personally would be the one carrying a singing Christmas card, but I wouldn't mind listening!

Free cupcakes

Sadly-the following event passed. It was today, and i failed you devoted readers. I wrote this post 2 weeks ago, and meant to publish it last week. Between work, and the holiday season right here, right now, it slipped mine. As did the whole blog in general. Sorry for the lack of updates, I will try to be better this week. I am going to post this cupcake write up anyway. I know you aren't getting free cupcakes anymore, but now you can see how they tried, and remember Lyndell's is awesome! You should go to Ball Square and buy their baked good all the time.


Lyndell's Bakery in Ball Square is celebrating 120 years of business. To show their appreciation, they will give a free cupcake to anyone that visits the bakery. Before heading over here is some history.

Established in 1887, just 15 years after Somerville was incorporated as a city and before the Boston Red Sox were playing baseball, Lyndell’s has served generations of families with freshly made breads, pastries, cakes, and cookies.
Today, Lyndell’s is New England’s oldest “scratch” retail bakery, Greater Boston’s favorite place for half-moons, and one of Somerville’s greatest institutions.
Their amazing success and longevity is attributed to the bakery’s commitment to quality and freshness saidBill Galatis, the fourth and current owner of the sweetspot.
He estimates that more than 10 million people were served over Lyndell's history. People have purchased 18 million cupcakes, 15 million danish pastries, 10 millions loaves of bread, and 2 million birthday cakes.
Giving away a cupcake is our way of paying tribute and saying thanks to the previous owners, our past and present workers, and the thousands of customers that visit us each and every year, Galatis said.

Free Cupcakes
Monday December 3rd
Lyndell's
720 Broadway
Somerville

The Day After...

The day after Thanksgiving. One of two scenarios:
1. You hosted Thanksgiving and you have guests coming out of every nook and cranny, and you are unsure of what to do with them.
2. You went elsewhere for dinner, and now it is the next day, and your kids are bored and activities need to be planned.
I have the answer! Zoo Day! Franklin Park Zoo and the Stone Zoo are opening their gates for a Get in the Zoo Free Day. I mean the only other thing to do is shop, or go to the movies. Huge events, but shopping is not ideal for kids, and movies are not ideal for parents. This is definitely a win/win. What better way to work off that pound of turkey and extra piece of pumpkin pie.

FREE ZOO DAY
Friday November 23rd
10:00a-4:00p

Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Road
Dorchester

Stone Zoo
149 Pond St.
Stoneham

Brickbottom: Toys and Games

Artists utilize some child like items as inspiration in this exhibit.

Pieces in the exhibit may be handmade toys or games artists had given to their own children, or artwork inspired by toys, games and the concept of "play."

A partial lists of involved artists are: Jen Fries, Robert Goss, Pauline Lim, Gina Kamentsky, Charlotte Kaplan, David Kessler, Mark Luiggi, Rosamond Purcell, Randy Regier, Craig Robertson, Annie Silverman, Jessica Straus, M.L. Van Nice, and Ellen Weinberg.

"Toys and Games"
December 1st-22nd.
Brickbottom Artists Association
1 Fitchburg St.
Somerville.
Free entry as well as wheelchair accessible
Opening Reception: Sunday, December 2, 4-6pm

>>Brickbottom Gallery

ELLSBURY is awesome!

For those of you that are hidden under rocks, the Red Sox made the World Series. They played an amazing game Wednesday night and a pretty good game last night. No matter how you think about it-they won both! 2 to go. Why is Ellsbury on my mind you ask? Minus the fact that Rachel hearts Jacoby-he successfully stole 2nd base last night. That means (drum role) Free taco for all of America! Not any taco any day.
1 taco on Tuesday 10/30 between 2p-5p.
Myself, not a big fan of Taco Bell, but i will probably go get a taco-cuz i can! Now here is the question, someone steals a base tomorrow, does that add equaling two taco's? Or do they do free taco's again on Wednesday? or is it just null and void and only get one taco on Tuesday no matter how may bases are stolen? Answers?

"Witches' Night Before Halloween"

There will be an attempt to break a Guinness Record, and you and your kids can be part of it! McIntyre & Moore Booksellers presents author Lesley Bannatyne. She will be conducting a book launch, which includes an attempt at the record as well as the book signing. *Largest Gathering of Halloween Witches (Reciting Poetry)
Come to the signing dressed in a witches costume. Then all will parade to the center of Davis Square reading out loud. You do not need to purchase the book to participate.
"'Twas the night before Halloween and all through the cottages
The witches were stirring their brews and their potages.
Their cupboards were bursting with hop toads and newts
And they'd shined up their pointy-toed fancy dress boots."

In order for this feat to work, all participants must come to McIntyre and Moore at 7pm dressed in a Halloween witch costume (men, women and children welcome; imaginative variations encouraged) and sign their name on an official Guinness list. The group will process from McIntyre and Moore to the center of Davis Square and welcome in the Halloween season by reciting the text from "Witches Night Before Halloween." Notary Public Nancy Shafman and Edwin Smith, Esquire will officially verify the attempt. If the group sets the record, all involved will receive certificates. Other perks for participants: bragging rights, plus possible inclusion in the Guinness books and online sites. Bannatyne also plans to upload a video of the gathering onto YouTube.

Lesley Bannatyne
McIntyre & Moore Booksellers
255 Elm St. (Davis Square)
Saturday 10/26
7:00pm
FREE

Barack Obama in Boston-TODAY!

That's it. Title says it all. Barack Obama will be having a rally in Boston. On the Common. On the corner of Tremont and Boylston. I heard Governor Patrick will be joining him.

Boston Common
TODAY! 10/23
Gates open at 5:30pm

Instant RSVP

Tour de Somerville

Unless you are hard core and don't mind frost bit, prime bike riding season is coming to an end. So, next Saturday, bring out the bike for a little tour of Somerville.

This year's ride will explore the flat side of Somerville, avoiding all of the city's hills. We'll ride along the Community Path and its future extension, then take a level, low-traffic route through East Somerville to the Mystic River at Assembly Square. From there, we'll ride alongside the river into a bit of South Medford, then return through West Somerville back to our starting point.

The Tour begins at 10 am at Seven Hills Park, behind the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square. Our nine-mile ride will be leisurely-paced, easy for cyclists of all ages. We strongly encourage all riders to wear helmets.

Saturday, October 13 (rain date Sunday Oct 14)
Somerville

>> Tour de Somerville

Healthworks Open House

I live right up the street from Healthworks and would love to join, unfortunately it has crazy fees. I feel like the monthly fee is insane, and then add in fees for all the special things. Don't get me wrong, it definitely has its perks. Location, nice facility, women only, and did i mention location? Well here is your chance for you to decide if it is worth it. They are having a week long open house. Each day consists of classes/events focused around the daily theme.

Monday: General Fitness - Fitness Assessments & Orientations
Tuesday: Group Exercise
Wednesday: Focused Training - BURN/Quads/Gravity
Thursday: Spa Day
Friday: Nutrition/Cafe
Saturday: Foundation & Community Outreach
Sunday: Mind & Body
FULL SCHEDULE

Join during this week and receive a $50 gift card as well. Restrictions apply of course. All participants must be at least 18 years of age and women.

Closest Healthworks:
Cambridge: Porter Square Shopping Center
Others:
Brookline: Commonwealth Ave.
Back Bay: Stuart St.
Chestnut Hill: 1300 Boylston St.
Salem: Highland Ave.

Monday October 8-Sunday October 14.

Oktoberfest

29th annual Oktoberfest in Harvard Square is this weekend. Several things are planned out for this 6 hour event. Mom bands, Honkfest, Concerts in several different locations, pumpkin patch, and a performance of Our Town to name a few.

ROCK, HONK, DANCE, PARADE, PEACE OUT, PICK A PUMPKIN and BRING YOUR MAMA to Oktoberfest for dancing in the streets and in the crosswalks throughout HARVARD SQUARE!

More? Of course! Grendal's Den toast and keg tapping, Uno's will serve pizza outside the restaurant, Z-square will have a special Oktoberfest menu! Sample music

Oktoberfest
Harvard Square(It's taking over!)
Sunday, October 7th
12p-6p
FREE!

>>Oktoberfest Schedule
>>Mamapalooza
>>Photo's of Oktoberfest '06

What the Fluff?

Thats right...you know! It's time for the 90th anniversary of Fluff! Archibald Query didn't spend many a day and night creating this magical substance. Personally, crappy thing to eat, but seems like a fun substance to play with!
Which is what I think this day is all about. There will be activities galore along with musical and theatrical performances. Rumor has it there will also be fluff martini's and a pool of fluff. I just don't know if such fun is true!

What the Fluff
Celebration of a Union Square invention
Union Square Plaza
Saturday 9/29 4p-7p
Rain Date 9/30

>>What the Fluff

Get Cultured!

The Sox are making the final push for the playoffs and if you are anything like me, you are spending many a nights watching the games and drinking beers. Could you use a little more culture in your life right now? Possibly? To make it easy for us the Smithsonian is sponsoring a free museum day this Saturday.

Also unrelated, the MIT museum is free on Sunday.

Museum Day
Saturday, Sept 29

>> MuseumDay - MA
>> MIT Museum

Oh yes it's 80's night, oh what a night!

There was nothing super great about the 80's minus the music. Several places hold 80's night, and here is a new addition!
Holiday Inn's Night Games. They host an 80's dance party every Thursday night 8p-2am. Free appetizers, prizes, and games!

80's dance party
Night Games Night Club
30 Washington St.
Somerville
Behind the Holiday Inn

Tango by Moonlight

Dancing under the stars, literally. It is so romantic.

Join us to dance the Argentine Tango outdoors in a romantic and atmospheric setting,or just to watch and listen to the music.

Not sure how to Tango? Impromptu 15minute lessons available.
On the Weeks pedestrian bridge near Harvard Square (at Memorial Drive, just east of JFK Street, across from DeWolfe Street).

Thursday 8/30
7:30p-11:00p (free)
Rain date: 8/31.
Tango by Moonlight™ is sponsored by The Tango Society of Boston

>>Tango Society

Hurricane Katrina

The two year anniversary is approaching, and it is important to realize there is still a lot of work that needs to be done in New Orleans. Join Karl Seidman and Leigh Graham for a free presentation.

Seidman and Graham play integral roles in the strategic planning for redevelopment in New Orleans through MIT’s Department of Urban Studies and Planning. They will discuss their work and the department’s New Orleans Rebuilding Initiative, including the status of rebuilding, challenges and deep seeded problems, and national dissemination strategies. This is a great opportunity to truly understand the damages and the work ahead to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina.

In order to sign up, email Amy Wheeler
TODAY! Tuesday 8/21
6:00-8:00pm
The Democracy Center
Harvard Square
45 Mt. Auburn St.

Scary Poppins

Growing up, this was one of my all time favorite movies. Julie Andrews was practically perfect in every way! When I went for interviews I sang "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, medicine go dooooooooowwwnn." No I didn't, but wouldn't you just laugh so hard if I did. :)
Kidstock Creative Theatre will be at the Central Library to host the interactive show. Now I have no clue how close this is to one of my top ten favorite movies/musicals, but it seems like it could be close. Kids grades K-6 will enjoy this most.

Wednesday 8/15. 2:00pm
Central Library
Somerville

Recraft an Eco-Friendly Craft Fair

Mark your calendars for this environmentally friendly craft fair. Spend the afternoon checking out vendors, enjoying live music, and get this, decorating your very own reuseable grocery bag! If you got the skills you can hit up the free style crafting activity, what can you do with a pile of random stuff?

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE...RECRAFT!
An eco-friendly craft fair brought you by Magpie
and the Somerville Arts Council.

Saturday August 18 (rain date 8.19)
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Union Square’s Central Plaza
Union Square, Somerville

>> REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE...RECRAFT!