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City Happenings: January 13th-16th

Need weekend plans? Check out our list of fun and exciting events below that you can take part in. There is a lot happening in Boston this weekend, so grab your friends and family and enjoy the three day weekend. We hope you have a great weekend and enjoy all that Boston has to offer!

 

Unveiling The Embrace

The Unveiling Of The Embrace 

Friday, January 13th

Join Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s family at the unveiling of the Embrace sculpture. The sculpture was created to commemorate MLK and Coretta Scott King, as well as the civil rights leaders who worked alongside them in Boston. Hank Willis Thomas and MASS Design Group worked together to design the memorial. 

 

 

REI Ski Waxing

REI Ski & Snowboard Waxing

Saturday, January 14th 

Head to the ice skating rink at 401 Park for a free ski or snowboard wax by REI Co-op. There will also be ice skating and prizes to win! This event will run from 11 am - 3 pm and REI Co-op will be hosting future events in this location throughout the winter. 

 

 

Apres Ski Party

Apres Ski Party

Saturday, January 14th

Dress up in your favorite ski clothes and head to High Street Place! This party will benefit the Burton Foundation and there will be fondue, waffles and festive cocktails! You will be able to enjoy a DJ and Warren Miller films as well as giveaways!

 

 

Tet In Boston

Sunday, January 15th

Celebrate the Vietnamese Lunar New Year with food, music, art and tradition! This festival will preserve Vietnamese culture and raise money for academic scholarships. 

 

 

MLK Day

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Of Service

Monday, January 16th

Honor MLK with sign making, music and empowering conversation at the Isabel Stewart Gardner museum. Artists and thought leaders will lead conversation about power and freedom. You will be able to share a story or message about what freedom and justice mean to you. 

 

 

Monday Brunch

Gather Brunch

Monday, January 16th

Grab your friends and head to Gather in Seaport for brunch and cocktails. Gather has lots of options and great vibes! Check out the vegan and gluten free items on the menu for everyone in your group!