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16 ways to have fun this November in Boston✨

MIT Museum After Dark

Enjoy a lively evening of entertainment, science, and tinkering for the 21+ crowd! After Dark is a monthly adults-only, after-hours event at the MIT Museum. Full of science and surprises, expect demonstrations, tastings, conversation and interactive play. We'll always have live music and a pop-up cash bar featuring artisan lite-bites by culinary specialists from around the city. 6pm–9:00pm 21+ only General Admission at the door - $20 Advance Purchase - $15 MIT ID holders - $10 Space is limited. <a href="https://mitmuseum.mit.edu/programs/mit-museum-after-dark">Advance purchase is recommended</a>.

MIT Museum

Caty

Jessie 

'Friends'-themed Central Perk Coffee Shop Opens in Boston on Tue Nov 14, 2023

The grand opening of the world’s first Central Perk Coffeehouse is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in Boston, MA. Situated in a historic brownstone on Newbury Street, the coffeehouse is a creative reimagining of the iconic café from the beloved TV series FRIENDS. The venue promises an immersive experience, featuring design elements and memorabilia reminiscent of the show. Highlights include unique artwork and coffee cup sleeves with memorable quotes from the series. In a special tribute to Matthew Perry, the opening day will feature an exclusive Chandler Bing “Can I Interest You in a Sarcastic Comment” sleeve, honoring the actor's lasting impact and the character he portrayed. The Central Perk Coffeehouse aims to blend nostalgia with a modern coffeehouse atmosphere, offering an experience that fans of the series and coffee enthusiasts alike will cherish. Central Perk is located at 205 Newbury Street, Boston, MA and will be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In coming weeks, the coffeehouse will extend its hours of operation and introduce a selection of beer, wine, and cordials including a creative twist on espresso martinis.  For fans seeking a special memento, Central Perk Coffee Co. coffee blends and exclusive Central Perk Coffee Co. themed merchandise will be available for purchase at the Boston location and online. For more information, visit <a href="http://centralperk.com/">centralperk.com</a> and follow @centralperk on Instagram.

Central Perk Coffee Co. 

Kandace

Priyanka 

Tiff

SNOWPORT: Learn to Curl

At Learn To Curl, you will learn the basics of the sport, and practice with real games on Snowport's iceless curling lanes brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="https://massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/" target="_blank">MGB Health Plan</a>. Learn To Curl will take place Saturdays from November 18th - February 24th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. These lessons will occur in 30-minute increments throughout the time period. No experience is required. Warm, loose-fitting, comfortable clothing is recommended. About North End Curling Club: The mission of the&nbsp;<a href="https://northendcurling.club/" target="_blank">North End Curling Club</a>&nbsp;is to teach, promote and encourage the sport of curling; to develop programs that lead to local, national and international competition; and to teach the sport to the greater Boston community by creating public awareness and appreciation for the sport. Learn to Curl In-Person Attendee Protocol: 1) Advance RSVPs are required to attend in-person classes. You can RSVP easily on our Eventbrite page. 2) Attendees will need to check in at the Guest Services Gondola upon arrival. We recommend arriving 10 minutes before the start of class to ensure sufficient time for check in. 3) After checking in, please make your way to the curling lanes. 4) If you are unable to make class, or feel unwell, please do not worry. Simply cancel your reservation on Eventbrite to make room for someone on the waitlist. This program is brought to you by @seaportbos. Convenient parking can be found at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bostonseaport.xyz/venue/111-harbor-way-garage/" target="_blank">111 Harbor Way Garage.</a>

Seaport Common

Lindsey

sydney

Tianna

Boston Athenaeum Lounge Sessions

Join us on the fourth Friday of each month for our new BA Lounge Series. Enjoy live music from Berklee students and alumni and relax in our renovated spaces with other members of the BA community. January's featured musician is BA fan favorite Anibal Cruz. Cuban pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader Anibal Cruz, is a Berklee graduate in Composition and Jazz Performance with a strong career thus far. His first Single, "La Raza," was released in 2021. He's shared the stage with artists like Paquito de Rivera, Armando Manzanero, Egui Castrillo, Joe McCarthy, Ruben Rodrigez, Alain Perez, Berta Rojas, and as part of the cast of Chasing Magic of Ayodele Casel. He's toured internationally since 2018 with Ayodele Casel, David Rivera, DeJan, Los Adolescentes, Manolo Mairena, and Adonis Puentes. No registration is required - we hope you join us! The Boston Athenaeum welcomes people of all abilities. If you have questions regarding accessibility, reach out to <a href="mailto:events@bostonathenaeum.org">events@bostonathenaeum.org</a>.

Boston Athenaeum

Night Lights: Starry Skies at New England Botanic Garden

Heralded as one of the best winter light displays in Massachusetts, it’s no secret why Night Lights at New England Botanic Garden attracts more than 65,000 guests from around the region. This year, the unique and artfully crafted displays of Night Lights: Starry Skies will take visitors on a journey through the cosmos and back. Thousands of individual lights transform many of the botanic garden’s formal garden spaces and conservatories into starry spectacle. This memorable, one-of-a-kind light show is the perfect opportunity for guests of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate the winter season. The magic of the Night Lights experience is enhanced with special displays like a model train and firepits for warming up, making s’mores, or enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa or an adult beverage. Night Lights attractions are inside as well as outside. In the Garden’s Visitor Center and conservatories, guests can experience more lights, enjoy snacks from the Café, and find the perfect holiday gifts in the specialty-curated Garden Shop. Night Lights: Starry Skies will be on display daily from 4-10pm Friday, Nov. 24 through Sun., Dec. 31. During Night Lights, the Garden closes for general admission at 3PM. Night Lights tickets sell out quickly, so be sure to purchase well in advance! Tickets go on-sale to the general public on Oct. 30 and to New England Botanic Garden members on Oct. 16. Visit nebg.org for more information.