Huge List of Things to Do in Boston: Events September 1-11

Mass Brewers Fest

Friday, September 2 6pm-9:30pm

World Trade Center Head House Concourse, 200 Seaport Blvd., Boston 02210

316-327-8018

Ages 21 and up

$29-$35

The Massachusetts Brewers Guild presents the 2nd Annual Mass Brewers Fest, a beer drinking event featuring 20+ breweries with over 80 beers available for sampling. Live musical entertainment will be provided by Three Day Threshold and food will be available for purchase. Buy Tickets. The first 500 tickets will be sold at a discounted price of $29.

Free Bread and Puppet Theater Show

Friday, September 2 6pm-7:30pm

Cambridge Common, Garden Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge

617-349-4380

All Ages

Free

Bread and Puppet Theater, the political performance group out of Vermont, will present their show Man=Carrot Circus at the Cambridge Common on September 2nd.

Cirque de Miel

Monday, September 5 @ 8pm

Oberon, 2 Arrow Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge

617-349-4380

$18

Follow the Honey, a new store in Harvard Square, presents Cirque de Miel, a bee themed night of arts, performances, and poetry by Cambridge Poet Populist, Toni Bee, to take place at Club Oberon in Harvard Square. Tickets

Grandparents Day Celebration

Friday, September 9 5-7pm

Children’s Art Centre, 48 Rutland St. Boston 02118

617-375-8108

All Ages

Free

United South End Settlements presents a Grandparent’s Day celebration, featuring food and refreshments, performances, and a presentation designed for all of the grandparents who attend the event.

Samuel Adams Octoberfest Preview Reception

Friday, September 9 5pm-10pm

The Castle at Park Plaza, 130 Columbus Ave., Boston 02116

617-368-5000

Ages 21 and up

$37.50

This Friday night reception is a special event created to kick off the 2011 Samuel Adams Octoberfest beer drinking festival, which will take place the following day, Saturday September 10th. Tickets are $37.50 and include admission, a beer stein, 4 beers, and the opportunity to sample specialty beers. The evening will also feature live German music, games, and the tapping of the keg, a ceremonial ritual with Jim Koch, Founder and Brewer of The Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams).

Night of the Funk – Belgian Beer Fest

Friday, September 9 6pm-9:30pm

The Cyclorama (Boston Center for the Arts), 539 Tremont St., Boston 02116

Ages 21 and over

$60-$75

The Night of the Funk beer drinking event is part of the Beer Advocate’s Belgian Beer Fest, and will feature over 50 styles of less traditional or quirky flavored Belgian brews for guests to sample. General admission tickets cost $60 and include entry, beer tastings, a tasting cup, snacks, water and a beer fest guide. VIP Tickets are $75 and include all of the above, plus a 7pm seminar with special industry guests, beers and other special offerings.

Somerville Greek Music & Food Festival

Friday, September 9 5-11pm

Saturday, September 10 Noon-11pm

Sunday, September 11 Noon-9pm

Dormition of the Virgin Mary Church, 29 Central St., Somerville 02143

617-625-2222

All Ages

Free

The Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Somerville presents the annual Greek Music and Food Festival from September 9th through September 11th. Admission is free; a wide array of traditional Greek foods will be available for purchase, some of which include Lamb, Moussaka, Gyros, Souvlaki, Pastichio, Spanakopita, loukoumades, baklava, rice pudding, and more.

Brookline Greek Festival

Friday, September 9 3-10pm

Saturday, September 10 11am-11pm

Sunday, September 11 11am-9pm

Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 162 Goddard Ave., Brookline, 02445

617-731-6633

All Ages

Free

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England presents their annual Greek Festival, which will feature traditional Greek food and live Greek music. There will also be activities for kids on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-6pm.

Samuel Adams Octoberfest

Friday, September 10 12pm-10pm

The Castle at Park Plaza, 130 Columbus Ave., Boston 02116

617-368-5000

Ages 21 and up

$16.25

The Samuel Adams Octoberfest is a full day beer drinking event, featuring over 15 styles of Sam Adams beer, live musical entertainment, table games, a stein hoisting contest, and the popular OctoberQuest. Tickets are $16.25 and include admission to the 10-hour long beer hall style festival, a beer stein, and a free beer to start off the party.

Belgian Beer Fest

Saturday, August 10 1-4:30pm & 6-9:30pm

Cyclorama (Boston Center for the Arts), 539 Tremont St., Boston 02116

Ages 21 and over

$50-$65

The Belgian Beer Fest will feature two sessions and over 125 Belgian beers available for tasting. General admission tickets are $50 and include all beer tastings, a tasting cup, festival guide, water, and food. VIP ticket holders ($65) will have access to a seminar with special industry guests, to take place at 2pm during the first session and at 7pm during the second session.

Brasileiro

Saturday, September 10 3pm-7pm

Union Square, Somerville

617-625-6600 x2985

All Ages

Free

Brasileiro, a celebration of Brazilian culture, will feature a marketplace of products from local artists and businesses, live musical entertainment, Brazilian food, and more. In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for the following day, Sunday, September 11th. Brasileiro is part of the ArtsUnion event program series.

19th Annual Cambridge Carnival International

Saturday, September 10 Noon-7pm

Kendall Square, 5 Cambridge Center, Cambridge 02172

617-863-0476

All Ages

Free

Cambridge Carnival International is a celebration and costume parade derived from African traditions. Join over 150,000 people for live world music, an arts and crafts marketplace, dancing, international foods, and a great chance to experience the many cultures of the world.

(ähts) The Boston Arts Festival

Saturday, Sept. 10 Noon-6:30pm

Sunday, Sept. 11 Noon-5:45pm

Christopher Columbus Park, Boston’s Waterfront

617-635-3911

All Ages

Free

The annual Boston Arts Festival features two full days of visual and performing arts, showcasing some of the best individual artists and groups from the Boston scene. Previous participants in the festival include Boston Ballet, Blue Man Group, Everyday Visuals, Zili Misik, Opera Boston, Aine Minogue, OrigiNation, Boston Pops, Bleu and Boston Lyric Opera. There will also be plenty of family friendly activities. Check the event website for updates.

Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas & Damian

Saturday, September 10 2pm-11pm

Sunday, September 11 Noon-10:30pm

Warren Street (off of Cambridge Street), East Cambridge

617-661-1164

All Ages

Free

The 85th Annual Italian Festival of the Healing Saints Cosmas & Damian will feature a grand parade and candlelight procession, a healing service, food vendors, live music, amusement rides, and activities for kids.

Customer Appreciation Day @ South Street Diner

Sunday, September 11 2-6pm

South Street Diner, 178 Kneeland St., Boston 02111

(617) 350-0028

All Ages

Free

In honor of their customers, the South Street Diner is hosting a Customer Appreciation Day celebration, featuring a free BBQ, artists, face painting, pony rides, ice cream trucks, and more. They will also be accepting donations for the Boston Police Relief Fund and the Boston Firefighter Relief Fund.


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