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May 19, 2014
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Deals & Promos
Announcements
BID Ambassador Services & Links
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This Week's Featured Event
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Boston Calling Music Festival at City Hall Plaza - May 23rd through 25th
The Boston Calling Music Festival is back at City Hall Plaza this weekend for three days of music, food, vendors and more.  Although all two- and three-day admission tickets are sold out, limited single-day tickets are still available. Click here for available tickets.  Musical acts scheduled to appear include: Jack Johnson (pictured above), Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Death Cab for Cutie, and Bastille. Click here for a full lineup of acts. |
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Attend Capital One 360 Cafe's Appy Hour and Receive a Free Craft Beverage
The Capital One 360 Cafe is hosting an AppyHour to promote local mobile app developers and to give out free craft beverages.
AppyHours (actually noon to 2 pm) will feature a local Boston tech start-up's app, which will be announced through the hashtag #DownloadBoston or through Capital One 360 Cafe's Facebook page. The AppyHour takes place the third week of every month. Anyone who shows cafe staff the downloaded spotlighted app will receive a free craft beverage.
Do you have an app you'd like Capital One 360 Cafe to spotlight? Email [email protected] and say why your app should be spotlighted. |
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Join Black House & Co. and Get One Free Month of Co-Working Space
Black House & Co. (44 School St., 2nd Floor) is a co-working space, and membership is free if you sign up on Tuesdays.
 Memberships include full-day access during operating hours (Monday to Friday, 9 am-5:30 pm), a meeting room, copy/print/fax/scanning, high-speed Internet, WiFi, mailing services, gourmet coffee, and other perks.Co-working spaces and assigned desks are available. Also, if you sign up for one month, you get one free month. Register here.
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New Bike Rack Installed At
Franklin and Arch Streets
Need a place to lock up your bicycle? There's a new bike rack at Franklin and Arch streets just waiting for your bike!
Know of a place in downtown where a bike rack is needed? Email [email protected] with suggestions! |
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The Merchant Offering Valet Parking
The Merchant is pleased to announce it is now offering valet parking Thursday through Saturday from 5 pm to 1 am.
The Merchant gastropub, which has been wildly successful since its March opening, is located at 60 Franklin St. (the former London Harness location). |
Internships Available
The Downtown Boston BID is seeking interested students to help out with a variety of projects. Please send cover letters and resumes to [email protected].
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Construction & Utility Work Updates
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Summer Street Getting a Makeover, Godfrey Hotel and More
Downtown Boston is continually transforming, with new buildings rising, as well as transportation projects taking place underground and at street level. Looking for the latest updates on developments, construction, sidewalk closings, and more? Then click here.  |
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BID Ambassador Services & Links
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BID Ambassadors Providing Walking Escorts 24 Hours a Day in Downtown
The Downtown Boston BID Ambassadors provide hospitality services seven days a week, nearly 24 hours a day. BID Ambassadors provide walking escorts all day or night - they'll even tote an umbrella if it's raining!
Please call 617-261-0066 to arrange an escort or for other BID Ambassador services. Please call 20 to 30 minutes prior to desired escort. You can also email [email protected], which is encouraged. |
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Additional BID Ambassador Services
- Providing walking escorts 24 hours/day: contact 617-261-0066 to arrange.
- Landscaping, watering flowers, making sure handicapped ramps are not obstructed and storm drain openings are not clogged.
- Cleaning and powerwashing in Downtown Boston during warm weather.
- Friendly, welcoming downtown presence: helping visitors with directions, notifying fire and police personnel of incidents, etc.
- Contact [email protected] for more.
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Dancing Encouraged! Debut of the Downtown Boston Dixie Band
The Downtown Boston Dixie Band made its debut this past week, and pedestrians in downtown responded enthusiastically--some were even spotted dancing as the band played (see the bottom image)!
The four-piece strolling band performs on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 2 pm. They circulate throughout the downtown area, stopping and playing at visible locations.
The Dixie Band welcomes requests--and don't be afraid to start dancing if the spirit moves you!
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Can't Get to Post Office? Don't Forget About the Mail Truck on Summer Street
If you don't have time to get to the post office, don't forget that there are two U.S. Post Office mail trucks on the streets of downtown selling stamps, accepting mail, and making your life a little easier.
 A USPS truck is stationed in front of Macy's Chauncy Street entrance on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 8 am to 1:30 pm. "The neighborhood businesses love us," said Harvey Zack, from inside the mail truck. Zack said the trucks offer all USPS services except money orders, registered mail, and international package shipping. A second mail truck is stationed at 100 Franklin St. five days a week, offering the same services. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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No Dewey Square Block Party This Week - Returning May 29th with The Non-plussed
The Boston Calling Block Party Series at Dewey Square will take one week off as the team gets ready for the Boston Calling Music Festival taking place May 23rd through the 25th. The next block party will be on May 29th and will feature music by The Non-plussed.
 Crash Line Productions, in partnership with the
Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID) and The Rose Kennedy Greenway, are co-hosting the 2014 Boston Calling Block Party series. The parties are held (mostly) every Thursday from 5-8 pm in Dewey Square, directly across from South Station.
All events are free and open to the public. Click here to learn more about the block parties.
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Pepe Portilla Performing at Berklee Performances Series This Week, Next Week is Henry Castro
The Berklee Performances Series, featuring students from the Berklee College of Music, takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is perfect way to spend your lunch break.
Performances are at 100 Summer St. (adjacent to Long's Jewelers), from noon to 2 pm. Pepe Portilla, pictured above, is playing on May 20th and 22nd. Henry Castro, pictured below, is performing on May 27th and 29th. Click here for a full schedule of performers.
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Great for Gifts! Summer Street Market is on Wednesdays and Fridays
Honey, baby clothing, and handmade candles are just a few of the items for sale at the Summer Street Market.
The market has a new location (125 Summer St.) this year due to construction on upper Summer Street. The market features original artwork from local artisans on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 am to 6 pm. |
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Haitian Heritage Month Celebration at the Irish International Immigrant Center
The Irish International Immigrant Center (IIIC) is celebrating Haitian Heritage Month on Wednesday, May 28th, with dancing, food, and activities.
There will be compa dancing lessons, Haitian-Creole language activities, trivia, and more fun events. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Johanne at [email protected] or 617-542-7654 x13. The event is from 4 to 7 pm.
The Irish International Immigrant Center is located at 100 Franklin St., lower level. Please use the entrance at 201 Devonshire St. |
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'Godzilla' Returns: Latest Adaptation
Now Playing At AMC Loews
Get ready for the latest "create feature"! The latest version of "Godzilla" is back in theaters and is now playing at the AMC Loews Boston Common.
Starring Bryan Cranston of "Breaking Bad" fame (above left), the movie is drawing raves for its new and suspenseful take on the classic giant monster tale. The film is playing on three screens (one of them IMAX 3D), with daily screenings starting at 11:15 am and running through 11:15 pm.
Click here for additional showtimes and more info about the AMC Loews Boston Common, located at 175 Tremont St. |
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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
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