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What? When? Where? Admission More Info

BoatHouse Karaoke

Wednesday, March 2 9:00 PM –Thursday,

March 3 1:00 AM

294 Tyngsboro Road

Dracut, MA

Free entry

Friends don’t let friends SING ALONE!, Come enjoy

a crazy karaoke night with friends, featuring delicious food and great cocktails.

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/boathouse-karaoke-

tickets-16125306225?aff=es2

Italian Wine Country in Quincy

Wednesday, March 2 6:00 PM-10:00 PM

Alba Restaurant 1486 Hancock Street

Quincy, MA

$39 per person

Alba in Quincy invites you to savor a bit of Italy on Wednesday, March 2nd at their Discover Italy wine tasting. Atlas Liquors will be pouring ten different Italian wines from various regions showcasing a range of traditions, grape varietals and flavors.

Appetizers will also be provided as you sip and find your favorite.

To reserve a spot, call 617-376-2522.

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/boathouse-karaoke-tickets-16125306225?aff=es2

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/boathouse-karaoke-tickets-16125306225?aff=es2


Market Morsels Wednesday, March 2

12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Boston Public Market 100 Hanover Street at

Haymarket T-Stop Boston, MA

Free

Swing through the KITCHEN on your lunch break every Wednesday to have a taste of the Boston

Public Market. Different vendors will be highlighted each week and free samples will be available while

supplies last! http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-

boston/event-22467.html

Taste of South End

Tuesday, March 3 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

The Cyclorama at Boston for the Arts

539 Tremont Street, Boston, MA

$50

Per person

Join AIDS Action Committee as we bring over 40 of the finest restaurants from Boston’s Hottest

culinary destinations

http://action.aac.org/site/PageServer?pagename=events_taste

http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-boston/event-22467.html





Fast, Fresh and Delicious for Less

Thursday, March 3 11:45 AM-12:30 PM &

1:00 PM-1:45 PM



Free

Every Thursday, Project Bread’s Chef Vanessa Labranche leads this free cooking demonstration to

teach market patrons how to prepare healthy meals on a budget. Each week, Chef Vanessa

introduces new recipes that feature fresh, healthy foods that can be purchased at the market. Enjoy simple, tasty recipes that do not require a lot of

time, skill, or money to prepare. This class is free. http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-


Boston’s Market District and Haymarket

Thursday, March 3 6:00 PM-8:30 PM



Trustee Members:

$9; Nonmemb

ers: $15

Kenneth C. Turino, Manager of Community Engagement and Exhibitions for Historic New England leads this talk

about the history of Boston's markets. This well-illustrated presentation looks at how Boston’s Market District developed from a time when Boston’s earliest settlers were served by peddlers with carts to the first outdoor markets established around the Town Dock.







Harpoon St. Patrick’s

Festival

Friday,

March 4 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturday, March 5

1:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Harpoon Brewery

306 Northern Avenue Boston, MA

$20

Per person

What better place to begin the season then at the largest brewery in Boston!, Come and enjoy beer,

corned beef and cabbage and live music.

http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/festivals/2127/2015-harpoon-st-patricks-festival

Sippy Spring Fireside Chats

Saturday, March 5 & Saturday March 19 3:00 PM-4:15 PM

The Fireplace 1634 Beacon Street

Brookline, MA

Prices range from

$25-$30

Say hello to warmer weather with liquor (and beer and wine) learning at The Fireplace. As part of his on-going

Fireside Chat series, chef-owner Jim Solomon invites you to raise a glass with brewers, vintners and farmers at the Washington Square spot and increase your beverage IQ.

Head over every other Saturday from 3:00-4:15pm to explore an array of topics from colonial spirits to cool

summer cocktails. The chats range in price from $25-30 and reservations are appreciated, but not necessary.

Check out the schedule below and call 617-975-1900 to secure a seat for springtime sips.

http://www.bostonchefs.com/events/sippy-spring-fireside-chats/2016-04-02/






Libation Learning at 51 Lincoln

Saturday, March 5 & Saturday, March 19 2:00 PM-3:00 PM

51 Lincoln 51 Lincoln Street

Newton Highlands, MA

$50 per person

Become a beverage expert (or at least learn from one) at 51 Lincoln. Head Bartender Jamie Shaw has

a lineup of classes in a variety of styles, ranging from sparkling wines to beach-worthy tiki

concoctions. The classes cost $50 per person and run from 2:00 to 3:00pm every other Saturday in March and April. Check out the list to see what speaks to you, sip-wise. Space is limited to 16 people per class, so secure your seat online to

increase your libation learning. http://www.bostonchefs.com/events/51-lincoln-

beverage-classes/2016-04-02/

Orleans Winter Farmers’ Market

Saturday, March 5 & Saturday, March 19 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Nauset Regional Middle School

Cafeteria 70 Route 28 Orleans, MA

Free

The Orleans Winter Farmers’ Market is a project of the Community Development Partnership, with support from the Orleans Farmers’

Market Advisory Committee. The Market is made possible with financial support from the USDA Rural Development Program and the Cape Cod Economic Development Council. The Market Title Sponsor is

Cape Cod Healthcare. http://www.capecdp.org/content/orleans_winter_farmers_market/

http://www.bostonchefs.com/events/51-lincoln-beverage-classes/2016-04-02/

http://www.bostonchefs.com/events/51-lincoln-beverage-classes/2016-04-02/

http://www.capecdp.org/content/orleans_winter_farmers_market/


Chefs Cooking for Hope

Saturday, March 5

6:30 – 9:00 PM

125 High Street

Boston, MA

Free entry

Enjoy delicious food, signature cocktails, and

specialty wine and beers from more than 30 of Boston’s top restaurants and wine establishments.

http://www.dana-farber.org/How-to-

Help/Leadership-and-Advocacy/Friends-of-Dana-Farber/Friends-Events/Chefs-Cooking-for-

Hope.aspx

Maple Magic Day Saturday, March 5 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Natick Community Organic Farm 117 Eliot St. Natick, MA

$10 per person ($8 for

members)

Farm visitors can go on a maple sugaring tour and learn about Native American and Colonial sugaring

techniques. Come early for the Annual Pancake Breakfast!

http://natickfarm.org/Pages/Maple_Magic.html

http://www.dana-farber.org/How-to-Help/Leadership-and-Advocacy/Friends-of-Dana-Farber/Friends-Events/Chefs-Cooking-for-Hope.aspx




http://natickfarm.org/Pages/Maple_Magic.html


Maple Sugar Festival Saturday, March 5

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Brookwood Farm Blue Hills Reservation,

Milton, MA

$6 per person

It’s sugarin’ time in the Blue Hills! Watch as maple syrup is made in the traditional way.

http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-south/blue-hills-reservation.html

You Can Have Your Welsh Cake & Eat It

Too!

Saturday, March 5 2:00 PM

Powisset Farm 37 Powisset Street

Dover, MA Free

For those of you who have been to the Powisset Farm stand, you know Copper Kettle Bakery Welsh Cakes. Made on a

griddle or a bakestone, they are a cross between a scone, a biscuit and a pancake. They can be eaten at breakfast, tea

time or all day, as we like to do here. Learn how to make Welsh Cakes from the brain behind Copper Kettle Bakery, Helen

Coates. Following the class, we will enjoy our creations with some warm.

http://tinyurl.com/welshcakesatpowisset

Secrets of Great Sushi Saturday, March 5 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Sur La Table Copley Place

100 Huntington Ave Boston, MA

$79 per person

Sushi is about subtle combinations kept simple: seasoned rice, seasonal fish at peak freshness, slightly roasted seaweed and just a hint of flavoring from sauces and condiments. In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll learn the art of sushi making,

from preparing perfect rice to hand rolling techniques for beautiful presentation. Plus, you’ll discover secrets for selecting fresh fish that best showcases its flavor

in sushi. After learning a few essential skills, you’ll enjoy experimenting at home—creating delectable sushi whenever the craving strikes.

Reserve by phone : 800-243-0852 http://www.surlatable.com/sku/2547503/Secrets+of+Great+Sushi



http://tinyurl.com/welshcakesatpowisset

http://www.surlatable.com/sku/2547503/Secrets+of+Great+Sushi


Winter Kettle: Seasonal Soups for the Soul

Saturday March 5 5:30 PM-8:00 PM



Trustees Members:

$60; Nonmemb

ers: $75

Join chef Carolyn Grieco on Saturday evenings this winter for our winter culinary workshop series. With seasonal ingredients

as our inspiration, these classes bring together the market's winter bounty.

http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-boston/event-

22614.html?srregion=&srrelated_property=&srevent_type=&dateType=srevent_start_date&srstartDate=3%2F01%2F2016&sr

endDate=3%2F31%2F2016&x=46&y=9

Pancakes on the Farm

Saturday, March 5-Sunday, March 6 &

Saturday, March 12-Sunday, March 13 9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Heifer Farm 216 Wachusett Street

Rutland, MA

$12 for adults, $6 ages 3-10,

under 2 are free

Reserve a seat for Heifer Farm’s annual pancake breakfast. The meal includes pancakes covered in Heifer Farm maple syrup

with a side of farm-raised pork sausage, coffee and juice. After breakfast, tour the farm to view the maple sugaring operation, meet the newborn lambs and explore Heifer’s Global Village. Reservations are required for this popular breakfast feast by calling 508-886-2221 or by e-mailing [email protected].

Weekend Maple Sugaring Tours

Saturday, March 5-Sunday, March 6 &


Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

87 Perkins Row Topsfield, MA

Adults: $9 members, $10 nonmembers. Children: $7 members, $8 nonmembers. Under 3: Free.

On our naturalist-guided tours, learn how to identify a sugar maple, observe tapping and sap collection methods, watch the sap being boiled down in the sugarhouse, and get a sweet taste of the final

product. Afterwards, warm up by the woodstove in the Barn, where hot beverages, hot dogs cooked in maple sap, and delicious soups and

desserts made by our volunteers are available for purchase. http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-

sanctuaries/ipswich-river/news-events/weekend-maple-sugaring-tours

http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-boston/event-22614.html?srregion=&srrelated_property=&srevent_type=&dateType=srevent_start_date&srstartDate=3%2F01%2F2016&srendDate=3%2F31%2F2016&x=46&y=9





http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/ipswich-river/news-events/weekend-maple-sugaring-tours

http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/ipswich-river/news-events/weekend-maple-sugaring-tours


Seafood Expo North

America

Sunday,

March 6 – Tuesday March 8

Boston Seafood

8 Fid Kennedy Avenue Boston, MA

Free entry

Featuring over 1,000 exhibiting companies from more than 40 counties. Exhibitors supply nearly every time of fish, seafood, and seafood related

product. Phone#:(207)842-5538

http://www.seafoodexpo.com/north-america/

Cooking Demo with Chef Lucy Parker

Sunday, March 6 2:30 PM-3:30 PM

Tower Hill Botanic Garden

11 French Avenue Boylston, MA

Free with admission

to the gardens

Lucy Parker won the blue ribbon for the Apple Pie Contest at the Sterling, Massachusetts Fair, 2012.

She decided to start a pie baking business based on making a great product with quality ingredients.

508-869-6111

http://www.seafoodexpo.com/north-america/


Straight Outta Cambridge

Sunday, March 6 10:30 AM-2:30 PM

Alden & Harlow 40 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA

Depends on the menu

Damn it feels good to be a diner—Alden & Harlow goes back to the Dogghouse with The Dove Shack, Dr. Dre and

the gang for a brunch bursting with beats. On Sunday, March 6th, chef Michael Scelfo pays homage to the hip hop stars of days past with an a la carte menu of Lodi

Dodi-esque dishes and drinks. Dig in to the N.W.A. (that’s Nutella, waffles and apple) while sippin’ on Gin and Juice (gin, honey, grapefruit, lime and soda) as the

DJ spins on the ones and twos. Take a look at the throwback track list below (including plenty of Snoop

Dogg-approved hemp seed), available in addition to the regular brunch menu from 10:30am-2:30pm. Call 617-

864-2100 with any questions.

$1 Buck Shuck with Red’s Best




Free Visit Red’s Best to take advantage of $1 oysters all day. No better way to celebrate Sunday Funday!

While supplies last.


Touch Tank Sundays with Red’s Best




Free Every Sunday in March, get up close to learn and

touch whole, local fish and shellfish.

Taste of the Season Sunday, March 6

11:00 AM-1:00 PM



Free

Every Sunday, Stop by the Kitchen for our weekly seasonal tastings sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield

Massachusetts. Each week will feature seasonal produce or products from the market. Taste of the Season is free and open to all, so visit the KITCHEN and have a taste.


Succulent Gardens with Stow Greenhouses




Trustees Members:

$36; Nonmemb

ers: $45

Learn how to make and care for a beautiful succulent garden. Students will be able to able to choose from a variety of succulents to create a

long lasting, low maintenance container garden. http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-boston/event-

24451.html?srregion=&srrelated_property=&srevent_type=&dateType=srevent_start_date&srstartDate=3%2F01%2F2016&srendDate=3%2F3

1%2F2016&x=46&y=9http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-boston/event-

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Dine Out Boston

Sunday, March 6-Friday, March 11 & Sunday, March 13-Friday, March 18

170 Restaurants throughout Greater Boston serving prix

fixe meals

Lunch Prices: $15-

$25; Dinner

Prices: $28-$38

Share your experiences on Instagram for a chance to win $100 gift cards to participating restaurants. The rules are simple:

photograph your dish, post to Instagram using #DineOutBoston, and mention the restaurant where you

dined. Each day during Dine Out Boston the photo that gets the most likes is our winner!

Continue to enjoy great dining by bidding on Gift Certificates from participating restaurants. The online auction begins

March 7. DOBauction.com– Bid High. Bid Often. Dineoutboston.com for restaurants, menus & reservations




St Patrick’s Day Irish

Pub Challenge

Monday, March 7 Registration:

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Start time:

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

903 Boylston Street

Boston, MA

Free entry

Boston’s largest pub crawl, the Irish Pub Challenge is back. We’re going to go to 30 pubs starching

across Downtown Boston, as a warm up to St.Partick’s day.

Phone#:(855)-IRISH-PUB https://irishpubchallenge.com/boston/tickets/

Inventive Sustainable Seafood with Marc

Sheehan

Monday, March 7 6:00 PM-9:00 PM

Boston Center for Adult Education

122 Arlington Street Boston, MA

$70 Tuition,

$60 Members,

$15 Materials

An exclusive opportunity to mingle and cook with some of the area’s top chefs as part of its ongoing celebrity chefs cooking series. All of the

chefs will emerge from their renowned kitchens and into the BCAE’s state-of-the-art kitchen facilities for a one session interactive cooking

class. Under the guidance of these top chefs, students will learn how to create the perfect dishes for all their winter get-togethers! These

delicious classes will leave everyone wanting more. www.bcae.org

Secrets of Great Sushi Tuesday, March 8 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

Sur La Table Copley Place

100 Huntington Ave Boston, MA

$79 per person

In this fun, hands-on class, you’ll learn the art of sushi making, from preparing perfect rice to hand rolling techniques for

beautiful presentation. Plus, you’ll discover secrets for selecting fresh fish that best showcases its flavor in sushi.

Reserve by phone: 800-243-0852 http://www.surlatable.com/sku/2547578/Secrets+of+Great+S

ushi

https://irishpubchallenge.com/boston/tickets/

http://www.bcae.org/




Edible Art for Kids Wednesday, March 9

3:30 PM-4:30 PM



Trustees Members:

$12/family; Nonmemb

ers: $20/family

Families are welcome the second Wednesday of each month for Edible Art, presented by The Art of Healthy

Eating. This program is recommended for children ages 3-6.


Back Bay Night Out Thursday, March 10 5:00 PM-10:00 PM

Prudential Center 800 Boylston Street

Boston, MA Free

In partnership with the Back Bay Association, the annual Back Bay Night Out gives attendees a chance to

experience Prudential Center, while perusing an array of retailers, lifestyle brands and dining experiences.

http://www.bostonusa.com/includes/calendar-of-events/Back-Bay-Night-Out/35493/

Tuscan Wine & Dine Friday, March 11

7:00 PM-10:00 PM

Tomasso Trattoria 154 Turnpike Road Southborough, MA

$125 per person

The Southborough restaurant puts the spotlight on Tuscan vineyards Isole e Olena with a five-course, wine-

focused feast. Chef Daniele Baliani will be serving up regionally inspired specialties (rosemary roast pork loin, grilled polenta and more) for pairing with the glasses. A

rare Chianti will make an appearance. Make a reservation at: 508-481-8484






Boston Leprecrawl

Saturday, March 12

12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Barney Fanning’s

99 Broad St Boston, MA

$25

Per person

Come get some of the luck of the Irish during the Annual St.Patty’s day crawl!

http://bostonleprecrawl.com/index.html

Sap to Syrup Farmer’s Breakfast


Drumlin Farm 208 S. Great Road

Lincoln, MA Free

http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/program-

catalog#results:sanctuary=6:keywords=Syrup

Storybook Breakfast Saturday, March 12 9:00 AM-11:30 AM

Plymouth South High School

490 Long Pond Road Plymouth, MA

$10 for adults, $8

for kids

Plymouth Public Library Corporation is proud to announce our annual STORYBOOK BREAKFAST to

Benefit the Plymouth Public Library Children’s Department.

http://www.seeplymouth.com/events/storybook-breakfast

http://bostonleprecrawl.com/index.html

http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/program-catalog#results:sanctuary=6:keywords=Syrup






How to Build Grain and Veggie Bowls

Saturday, March 12 11:00 AM-1:30 PM

West Tisbury Kitchen Lab

1201 State Road West Tisbury, MA

$55 per person

We will be making a Mexican bowl, as well as several others, and talking about the 3 basic steps to follow each time to make your own: the grain, the toppings and the

sauce or dressing. http://calendar.vineyardgazette.com/event/how_to_build_grain_and_veggie_bowls?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Calendar+View#.Vt7tz

X0rKUk

7th Annual Maple Barn Breakfast at Hardwick Vineyard and Winery


Hardwick Vineyard and Winery

3305 Greenwich Road Hardwick, MA

Price TBD

All you can eat breakfast buffet, maple adult beverages, free hayride, blacksmithing demo, face painting, animals,

and local maple products.

www.hardwickwinery.com

Maple Breakfast Saturday, March 12 8:00 AM-11:30 AM

Mary Lyon Church 17 Upper Street Buckland, MA

$10 for adults, $5 for kids, free for under 5

All proceeds go toward Buckland Public Library operating expenses. Brought to you by the Trustees of Buckland

Public Library.

http://franklincc.chambermaster.com/events/details/maple-breakfast-4439

http://calendar.vineyardgazette.com/event/how_to_build_grain_and_veggie_bowls?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Calendar+View#.Vt7tzX0rKUk




http://www.hardwickwinery.com/




Cheese Making with Clifford – Alpine and

Mediterranean Cheeses


Great Falls Harvest Restaurant

50 3rd Street Turners Falls, MA

$125 for one class, $100 for two or more.

Introduction to dipped curd technique and cheeses made with thermophllic culturea. Cheeses may include:

Swiss, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ramono, and Gouda. Fondue, made from Upinngil's own Swiss - the

"Upinnzellar", provided for lunch. www.upinngil.com

2016 Open Hearth Cooking Classes

Saturday, March 12 4:00 PM-8:00 Pm

Historic Deerfield Hall Tavern

80 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA

$60 per person

"Supper at the Hall Tavern: Special Evening Class

Come and prepare hearth tavern fare and enjoy supper by the fire.”

http://www.historic-deerfield.org/event/workshops/open-hearth-cooking-

classes-2/?eID=18389#sthash.CeD6pW8C.dpuf

New England Food

Show

Sunday,

March 13 – Tuesday

March 15

Boston

Convention Center 415 Summer Street,

Boston, MA

Free entry

Showcases products from Agriculture and Forestry,

Seafood and Organic Food, Wine and Spirits industries.

Phone#:(312)853-2525 http://nefs.restaurant.org/Home

http://www.upinngil.com/

http://www.historic-deerfield.org/event/workshops/open-hearth-cooking-classes-2/?eID=18389#sthash.CeD6pW8C.dpuf



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St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Sunday,

March 13 Start time: 1:00 PM

Broadway

South Boston, MA

Free entry

Join 600,000 people celebrating Boston’s Irish heritage.

Phone#:(617)268-7955 http://www.bostoncentral.com/events/boston_st_

patricks_day_parade/p1130.php

St. Patrick’s Day

Cupcake Decorating Class

Sunday,

March 13 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Treat Cupcake Bar

1450 Highland Avenue,

Needham, MA

$75

Per person

Decorating cupcakes is so much fun. Clovers, pots of gold, Leprechauns and other Saint Patrick’s Day flair will be explored during this light heated class.

Phone#:(617)916-5149 http://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-day-

cupcake-decorating-class-2016-tickets-18126899043?aff=es2

Fiddler on the Farm Sunday, March 13

2:00 PM

Powisset Farm 37 Powisset St

Dover, MA

Trustees Members:

$5 Non-

Members: $10

Celtic fiddler Claire Pettit is a gifted instrumentalist, composer, singer, and dancer. Accomplished on both the violin and viola, she has studied traditional fiddling with several of Cape Breton Island’s legendary masters. Her performances in western and eastern Canada, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Massachusetts, and

across California have earned her rave reviews by music critics. http://tinyurl.com/fiddleronthefarmpowisset

http://www.bostoncentral.com/events/boston_st_patricks_day_parade/p1130.php

http://www.bostoncentral.com/events/boston_st_patricks_day_parade/p1130.php

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-day-cupcake-decorating-class-2016-tickets-18126899043?aff=es2



http://tinyurl.com/fiddleronthefarmpowisset


DIY Terrariums with Stow Greenhouse




Trustees Members:

$36; Nonmemb

ers: $45

Ever wish you had a trendy terrarium like you see on Pinterest? Well now you can learn how to DIY!

http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-boston/event-

22626.html?srregion=&srrelated_property=&srevent_type=&dateType=srevent_start_date&srstartDate=3%2F01%2F2016&sr

endDate=3%2F31%2F2016&x=46&y=9

Cricket Creek Farm Demo at Appleton

Farms




Free Meet Suzy from Cricket Creek Farm - she’ll be sampling

Maggie’s Round, Tobasi and Berkshire Bloom cheeses, made at her farm in Williamstown.

Storrowton Village Museum’s Annual Maple Harvest Day


Eastern States Exposition

1305 Memorial Ave West Springfield, MA

$5 for breakfast, Free for Harvest Program

Treat yourself and your family to a scrumptious sit-down breakfast prepared by the West Springfield Lions Club. Pancakes with pure

Massachusetts maple syrup, sausages, coffee and juice will be served in the Red Barn ($5/person).

Learn about the history and folklore of one of New England’s earliest harvests – maple sugar. At the Gilbert Farmstead, see a demonstration of a sugar camp and sap boiling, fireplace cooking demonstration, and crafts. Select maple products and memorabilia will also be available for sale. This is a free program presented by Storrowton Village Museum.

http://www.thebige.com/ese/events/maple-2/






http://www.thebige.com/ese/events/maple-2/


Cookie Tasting and Recipe Swap


West Tisbury Public Library

1042 State Road West Tisbury, MA

Free

You’ll get a chance to present your homemade creations and sample everyone else’s. Please bring 3 dozen cookies – you’ll go home with as many cookies as you bring. Participants will be able to sample cookies,

share stories, and take home recipes. http://calendar.vineyardgazette.com/event/cookie_tasting_and_recipe_swap?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=C

alendar+View#.Vt7uY30rKUk

Grand Craft Beer &

Cider Tasting

Monday, March 14 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

292 Forest Street Needham, MA

Free entry

Sample beer and cider from a dozen breweries in

the greenhouse at Volante Farms. Phone#:(718)444-2351

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grand-craft-beer-cider-tasting-registration-15666343455

St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl

Monday, March 14 12:30 – 8:00 PM

The Stadium 1495 Hanock Street,

Quincy MA

$10 for tickets

online $20

at door

Join South Shore Events and hundreds of others as we take over Quincy Center. Wear your most original green get up and you could win $100 in cash! Enjoy Irish themed drink, food and

dancing. Phone#:(857)526-0946

http://www.southshoreevents.com/paddy-s-day-pub-crawl-.html

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Noodles & Dumplings with Phillip Tang




$70 Tuition,

$60 Members,

$15 Materials





Tequila Tuesday Tuesday, March 15 5:00 PM-9:00 PM

Olé 11 Springfield Street

Cambridge, MA

$110 per person

Chef Erwin Ramos has a four-course prix fixe of tequila-friendly plates, like Woodbury clams with a Serrano-butter broth, and

lamb with chili-roasted carrots and maple salsa. You’ll start the evening with a hibiscus margarita and move into a Fortaleza tequila tasting with a pour of blanco, reposado or anejo with

each course. Make a reservation at: 617-492-4495

Craft Beer Cellar Open House

Wednesday, March 16 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Craft Beer Cellar 31 Main Street Plymouth, MA

Free

Join our friends in the hospitality industry to learn about Destination Plymouth’s new member, Craft Beer Cellar.

Sample the goods and learn about the services they offer, including online shopping, delivery, events, special

orders, mix your own 6-pack, etc. RSVP to [email protected] or call 774-773-9229.


mailto:[email protected]


St. Patrick’s Day Thursday, March 17



Depends on the vendor

From corned beef and cabbage to a more unconventional meal, find a delicious range of ingredients for your St. Paddy’s Day celebrations at

the Market. In honor of a day dedicated to “green,” bring the kids for a nutrition lesson and hands-on tasting of various local greens – arugula, kale, spinach, and more – they’ll learn that food can be tasty and fun!

Enjoy special holiday vendor promotions.

Savory Hand Pies Saturday, March 19 2:00 PM-5:00 PM



Tuition: $50,

Member: $43,

Materials: $18

We're very excited to present Maura Kilpatrick of Sofra Bakery and Oleana Restaurant for an afternoon of making delicious and exotic

savory hand pies featuring meats, vegetables and flavorings from all over the world. A rare treat to get hands-on with one of Boston's great

pastry chefs! http://www.bcae.org/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=13867&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_ca

talog_id=0

Whiskey Rebellion

Boston

Saturday, March 19 &

Sunday, March 20 2:30 PM– 5:00 PM

Moska Central Square

450 Mass Avenue Cambridge , MA

$42

Per person

Showcase American whiskeys from producers and suppliers, there will be people answering questions and explaining the distillation process.

http://www.wheretoeat.in/2015-whiskey-rebellion-boston/

http://www.bcae.org/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=13867&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0



http://www.wheretoeat.in/2015-whiskey-rebellion-boston/


3rd Annual Massachusetts Maple

Weekend

Saturday, March 19-Sunday, March 20

Various Locations Depends

on the location

To celebrate Maple Weekend, March 19-20, these restaurants are featuring delicious appetizers, entrees, side dishes, deserts and

cocktails made with Massachusetts maple syrup.

http://www.massmaple.org/mwrestaurants.php

Hopkinton Wine and Cheese Festival

Saturday, March 19 3:00 PM

The Vin Bin 22 South Street Hopkinton, MA

Free

Come sample more than 80 wines, beers, cheeses and take advantage of our entire storewide wine sale.

Savings from 10 to 30% off.

https://www.facebook.com/events/830317203760769

2016 Open Hearth Cooking Classes


Historic Deerfield Hall Tavern

80 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA

$60 per person

"Cooking with Amelia Simmons: The First American Cookbook.”

http://www.historic-deerfield.org/event/workshops/open-hearth-cooking-

classes-2/?eID=18389#sthash.CeD6pW8C.dpuf

http://www.massmaple.org/mwrestaurants.php

https://www.facebook.com/events/830317203760769





Maple Day Sunday, March 20 11:00 AM-4:00 PM



Depends on the vendor

It’s not just for breakfast! Maple's natural sweet flavor can enhance any dish or beverage to give you a special twist on an

old favorite. In celebration of March being Maple Month in Massachusetts, join us for a special day dedicated to all things

maple, including a pancake brunch in the KITCHEN, maple tastings, Kids’ Nook activities, a visit from the Massachusetts

Maple Producers Association, maple candy (made right in front of you!), and special vendor promotions.

Maple Sugaring Open House


Graves Sugarhouse 123 Wilson Graves

Road Shelburne, MA

Free

Massachusetts Maple Producers Association members celebrate sugaring with its annual Maple Weekend on March

19 & 20, by opening their sugarhouses for tours, selling treats, and giving out samples of hot-off-the-evaporator syrup.

https://www.facebook.com/events/917499178357798/

Dope Sunday Sunday, March 20 8:00 PM-11:55 PM

Beat Brasserie 13 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA

Depends on the menu

You can join DJ Roy Barboza for something hot and fresh out the kitchen at Dope Sunday, an evening of bites and Billboard

toppers. Dinner service begins at 5:00pm with dishes like crispy tuna spring rolls and a prime natural beef hamburger with port

wine aioli. Call 617-499-0001 with any questions.

https://www.facebook.com/events/917499178357798/


New Twists on New England Favorites with

Russell Ferguson




$70 Tuition,

$60 Members,

$15 Materials





6th Annual Taste of MetroWest

Tuesday, March 22 5:00 PM-8:00 PM

Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference

Center 1657 Worcester Road

Framingham, MA

$28-$40

Representatives from the area's finest restaurants, caterers, gourmet and ethnic markets, gift boutiques,

wineries, brew houses and local purveyors of fine liquors will offer delicious samples of food and beverages at this

event. There will be “People’s Choice” awards for different food and beverage categories, giving “Taste” guests the opportunity to vote for their favorite and

decide who is “Best of the MetroWest.”

A Taste of Metro South Wednesday, March 23

5:30 PM-8:00 PM

The Shaw’s Center 1 Feinberg Way Brockton, MA

$35 a person

Enjoy samples from over 40 area restaurants, local musicians, and more!

www.metrosouthtaste.com


http://www.metrosouthtaste.com/


Beer Dinner Series Wednesday, March 23

6:00 PM

Offshore Ale Company 30 Kennebec Ave

Oak Bluffs, MA

$55 per person

5-course beer pairing. All-inclusive meal, beverages, tax and gratuity. Hosted by Brewer Neil Atkins.

Reservations required. http://offshoreale.com

Woophoria Wednesday, March 23

5:30 PM-7:00 PM

EcoTarium 222 Harrington Way

Worcester, MA Free

Open to the general public, the event will feature local cultural venues, restaurants/caterers, creative

retailers, entertainment, food samplings, family-friendly activities, and more.

http://www.destinationworcester.org/woophoria/

Improve Brandeis Festival

Friday, March 25 3:00 PM – 11:00PM Saturday, March 26

11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday, March 27

12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Slosberg Music Center Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Free entry

Come enjoy live music and food at this improvisation that enlivens the arts and sciences. Featuring concerts,

panel discussions and workshops, it features a wide range of artistic genres.

http://www.freeimprovisation.com/BIF2015/BIF2015.html

http://offshoreale.com/

http://www.destinationworcester.org/woophoria/




Mixology: Spring Cocktail Shrubs

Friday, March 25 6:00 PM-8:00 PM



Trustees Members:

$40; Nonmemb

ers: $50

Spoiler alert: This kind of shrub isn’t found in the yard! The Mixologists from WanderLush will show you how to experiment with three basic shrub recipes and learn how to use the appropriate mixers or spirits with them. And,

you'll get to take home your own handmade shrub. http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-

boston/event-22615.html?srregion=&srrelated_property=&srevent_type=&dateType=srevent_start_date&srstartDate=3%2F01

%2F2016&srendDate=3%2F31%2F2016&x=46&y=9

FCCC Breakfast Series with Suzanna Bump

Friday, March 25 7:20 AM-9:00 AM

Dining Commons at Greenfield Community

College 1 College Drive Greenfield, MA

FCCC Members:

$13, General

Admission: $16

Taxpayers! Come to breakfast and learn how the State Auditor's Office attempts to save your dollars by

investigating fraud and waste in State Government.

http://franklincc.chambermaster.com/events/details/fccc-breakfast-series-with-suzanne-bump-4391









Waltham Food and

Wine Festival

Saturday, March 26

6:00 PM -8:30 PM

Westin Waltham-Boston Hotel, 70 3rd Avenue Waltham, MA

$50

Per person

Enjoy an elegant evening of food, wine, music and

surprises served by the sommeliers of Gordon’s Liquors and cuisine.

Phone#:(718)893-5410

http://www.walthamfoodandwine.com/

Brew Woo Saturday, March 26,

1:00pm – 9:00pm

DCU Center, 50 Foster St.

Worcester, MA 01608

$35 Standard

ticket, $60 VIP Ticket

Features craft beers, local brews, a food court, and live music

http://brewwoo.com/ (508)755-6800

Sugaring Off Festival Saturday, March 26 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Weston Middle School Sugarhouse

456 Wellesley Street Weston, MA

Free

One of our most popular events of the year, join us at the Weston Middle School Sugar House for a pancake breakfast,

student-led tours of the Sugar House, and more. Our first maple syrup bottles of the year will be on sale on this special

day. The event will be held at 456 Wellesley Street on Saturday, March 26, from 9am to 12noon.

http://landssake.org/events/

http://www.walthamfoodandwine.com/

http://brewwoo.com/

http://landssake.org/events/


Easter Tea Party at Battleship Cove

Saturday, March 26 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Battleship Cove 5 Water Street Fall River, MA

$30 for adults, $20

for children,

$100 table of four

Guests will enjoy English-style sandwiches, sweets and a pot of tea along with unlimited rides on the carousel. Guests will also

decorate their own cup and saucer as a keepsake. http://www.seeplymouth.com/events/easter-tea-party-

battleship-cove

6th Annual Red Apple Farm Brunch with the

Easter Bunny


Red Apple Farm 455 Highland Ave

Phillipston, MA

$10 for adults, $5 for kids &

seniors

Ham, eggs, pancakes, sausage, home fries, toast, fruit, & beverages.

www.redapplefarm.com

Easter Brunch at Twigs Café

Sunday, March 27 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, &

2:30 PM

Tower Hill Botanical Garden

11 French Drive Boylston, MA

Adults: $45 Children ages

5-12: $20 Children

under 5: Free

The brunch buffet will feature local and seasonal breakfast foods, lamb, poultry, sustainable seafood, a variety of vegetarian options,

pasta, roasted vegetables and salad greens, New England cheeses and cured meats, and an assortment of homemade desserts. Coffee, tea, and cider is included. A selection of cocktails, locally crafted beer and

wine will be available for purchase. Please call 508-869-6111 ext 147 to reserve your space. Admission to Tower Hill is included in the cost.

http://www.towerhillbg.org/index.php/visit/plan-your-visit/twigs-cafe/

http://www.seeplymouth.com/events/easter-tea-party-battleship-cove

http://www.seeplymouth.com/events/easter-tea-party-battleship-cove

http://www.redapplefarm.com/

http://www.towerhillbg.org/index.php/visit/plan-your-visit/twigs-cafe/


Easter Brunch for the Whole Family


Ocean Prime 140 Seaport Blvd

Boston, MA

Prices depend on the menu

In honor of the Easter holiday, Chef Mitch Brumels has prepared a special à la carte menu to suit your every

craving! Think jumbo lump crab cakes with poached eggs on a freshly baked English muffin, or fluffy blueberry

French toast served with house smoked bacon. http://www.ocean-prime.com/locations-menus/boston

Top of the Hub Easter Brunch


Top of the Hub Restaurant

800 Boylston Street Boston, MA

$68 per person, $35 for children under 12

Top of the Hub will celebrate Easter 52 floors above the city with two special prix-fixe menus designed by

Executive Chef Stefan Jarausch. We have everything to make your Easter gathering a special one.

www.topofthehub.net

Easter Holiday and Flowers


Verrill Farm 11 Wheeler Street

Concord, MA

Depends on the menu

Offering a limited selection of items including quiches, muffins and scones - first come first served.

http://merrimackvalley.org/events/easter-holiday-and-flowers-verrill-farm#sthash.Lg3g0kSW.dpuf

http://www.ocean-prime.com/locations-menus/boston

http://www.topofthehub.net/




Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet

Sunday, March 27

Harbor View Hotel 131 North Water

Street Edgartown, MA

$59 per person,

$25 children under 12

Call to reserve your table. http://cdn.harbor-

view.com/cms/pressroom/hvh_easter_sunday_brunch_buffet_menu_021916.pdf

Spring Takes on Moonshine Classics

with Asia Mei




$70 Tuition,

$60 Members,

$15 Materials

An exclusive opportunity to mingle and cook with some of the area’s top chefs as part of its ongoing celebrity chefs cooking

series. All of the chefs will emerge from their renowned kitchens and into the BCAE’s state-of-the-art kitchen facilities

for a one session interactive cooking class. Under the guidance of these top chefs, students will learn how to create the perfect dishes for all their winter get-togethers! These


http://cdn.harbor-view.com/cms/pressroom/hvh_easter_sunday_brunch_buffet_menu_021916.pdf





Spring Bunny Hop

Tuesday, March 29 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Assembly Row Somerville, MA

Free entry

A morning of activities that includes Easter crafts, an Easter egg Hunt (with more than 2,000 eggs)

and a Bunny hop Parade

http://boston.mommypoppins.com/event/spring-bunny-hop-at-assembly-row

The Mushroom: Foraging for Flavorful Fungi with Fascinating

Benefits

Tuesday, March 29 6:00 PM-7:30 PM


Tuition: $15

Once again, the BCAE is joining forces with MassHort and HNRCA to bring you another unique opportunity to Talk and

Taste. There are more than a million species of fungi worldwide, and only a fraction have been named and studied. Of these, only small percentages are edible. Learn about some common methods of mushroom production, enjoy a cooking

demo with tasting, and discover the amazing nutritional benefits that come from eating mushrooms. Recipes will be

savory and easy to make at home later. http://www.bcae.org/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInfor

mation&int_class_id=13880&int_category_id=3802&int_sub_category_id=5&int_catalog_id=0







Boston Chocolate Tour of Back Bay

Saturday’s throughout

the month 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Back Bay

Boston, MA 02116

$48

Per person

Dedicate yourself to decadence on a Back Bay

Chocolate Walking Tour in Boston. (617)971-8436

https://www.zerve.com/d/back-bay/chocolate-dessert-events/boston-chocolate-tour-of-back-

bay/id/10891

Cocktail Trends: Shrubs Wednesday, March 30

6:30 PM-9:30 PM



Tuition: $50,

Members: $43,

Materials: $25

If you look at cocktail lists around the city you might see the word "shrubs" popping up. You may have seen this and

thought to yourself, "I do not want a decorative plant pulled from mulch floating around my drink." Fear not, shrubs are

simply vinegared syrups made from an array of different fruits that can add character and flavor to any of your favorite spirits. http://www.bcae.org/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=13990&int_category_id=0&int_sub_cate

gory_id=0&int_catalog_id=0

https://www.zerve.com/d/back-bay/chocolate-dessert-events/boston-chocolate-tour-of-back-bay/id/10891







Guido’s Thank You Thursday

Thursday, March 31

9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Pittsfield & Great Barrington Locations

Free

Here we go again! Our Customer Appreciation series, THANK YOU THURSDAY, kicks off on JANUARY 28. Both stores have planned a day jam-packed with deep deals,

samples, demos, and giveaways all focused on one delicious idea: FOOD IS LOVE. WIN A $200 GUIDO’S GIFT

CARD by entering our January THANK YOU THURSDAY Raffle. We’re drawing one lucky winner in each store.

Come see what we have in store for you, and remember, you’ll receive 10% OFF* all your purchases AND a come again coupon for 10% OFF* your next visit to Guido’s.

http://guidosfreshmarketplace.com/event/thank-thursday-2016-food-is-love/

Thriving Thursdays: Cleansing Spring Foods

& Tonics

Thursday, March 31 6:00 PM-7:30 PM



Trustees Members:

$15; Nonmemb

ers: $25

It's time to say goodbye to Old Man Winter with some spring cleaning for your body! In this class we’ll discuss and sample

some of the first emerging plants of the season, including dandelions, chickweed and violets. These often-overlooked

plants are usually thought of as "weeds", but they are in fact highly nutritive and beneficial plants, especially as we make the

transition from winter to spring. http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-







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