April is halfway over and we are so excited for the warm weather quickly approaching! But even when it’s chilly outside, The Kendall Hotel is always warm and cozy! Whether you want to stay inside and snuggle up by our lobby fireplace, or if you want to brave the cold outside, here are some fun events happening in the Cambridge/Boston area to keep you entertained!

Attend a Celtics game in TD Garden!
http://www.nba.com/celtics/tickets

Family Fun: Vacation Week Activities
April 16 – 20, 2018
https://semiticmuseum.fas.harvard.edu/

Women In Comedy Festival
April 18 – 22, 2018
https://wicf.com/

BIOMEDevice MedTech Showcase
April 18 – 19, 2018
https://biomedevice.mddionline.com/

Cloud Foundry Summit 2018
April 18 – 20, 2018
https://www.cloudfoundry.org/event/nasummit2018/

Visitas Concert by Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra
April 20, 2018
https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/event/visitas-concert

Wentworth Institute of Technology Commencement
April 21, 2018
https://wit.edu/commencement

Tyler Technologies Connect 2018
April 22 – 25, 2019
http://www.tylertech.com/connect2018/index.html

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Annual Meeting
April 23 – 26, 2018
https://www.amcpmeetings.org/

Poetry Writing Workshop
April 24 + April 28
https://www.cambridgeusa.org/events/listing/poetry-writing-workshop

Harvard Arts First Festival
April 26 – 29, 2018
https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/arts

Boston Tattoo Convention
April 27 – 29, 2018
http://bostontattooconvention.com/

Bionic Inclusive 5K Race
April 29, 2018
https://www.bionic5k.com/

Smart Manufacturing Experience
April 30 – May 2, 2018
http://www.smartmanufacturingexperience.com/

March is finally here! We will hopefully be enjoying some warm weather as the month passes us by, perfect for evening walks and beautiful sunsets! With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, Boston has lots of fun festivities for you and your family to enjoy! Whether you want to stay warm and cozy indoors, or enjoy the nice weather outside, here is a list of events around the area that will help you feel very lucky indeed!

Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing Expo
March 10 – 13, 2018
https://www.seafoodexpo.com/north-america/

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Annual Meeting 2018
March 14 – 16, 2018
http://aahpm.org/meetings/assembly

2018 Hockey East Championship
March 17 – 18, 2018
http://hockeyeastonline.com/men/pres1718/201709/sep26mct.php

Association of Energy Engineers Globalcon 2018
March 20 – 22, 2018
http://www.globalconevent.com/

NCAA Basketball Tournament
March 23 – 25, 2018
https://www.ncaa.com/

Cognitive Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting 2018
March 24 – 27, 2018
https://www.cogneurosociety.org/annual-meeting/

ASCD Annual Convention
March 24 – 26, 2018
http://empower.ascd.org/Default.aspx

New England Anime Society: Anime Boston 2018
March 29 – April 1, 2018
http://www.animeboston.com  

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Upcoming Events at TD Garden, located just over the bridge in Boston!

Bruins Schedule
https://www.tdgarden.com/event-categories/bruins/

Celtics Schedule
https://www.tdgarden.com/event-categories/celtics/

Demi Lovato & DJ Khaled
March 26, 2018
https://www.tdgarden.com

WWE LIVE ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA
March 30, 2018
https://www.tdgarden.com

With the holidays now behind us, and January bringing cold temperatures each day, you may find it difficult to leave our warm and inviting property during your stay. However, Cambridge and Boston still have so much to offer during these cold winter months. Below is a list of events to help you stay warm, and make the most of your time during your visit to the area.

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MathWorks Sales Kickoff 2018
January 18-20, 2018
https://www.mathworks.com/

Yankee Dental Congress 2018
January 24-27, 2018
https://www.yankeedental.com

Harvard Model United Nations Opening Ceremony 2018
January 25-28, 2018
http://www.harvardmun.org

Progressive New England Boat Show
February 10-18, 2018
http://www.newenglandboatshow.com

Berklee New England Jazz Festival
February 10, 2018
http://festival.berkleejazz.org

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Upcoming Events at TD Garden, located just over the bridge in Boston!

Full Boston Celtics Season Schedule

Full Boston Bruins Season Schedule

UFC – January 20, 2018

Disney On Ice! – February 16-25

The Black Sheep Restaurant at the Kendall Hotel – where passionate people meet in a playful setting! Come check out our new fall menu at the hotel’s famed restaurant, The Black Sheep! Enjoy dining in our outdoor patio before winter sets in.

Besides fall foliage, here are events taking place this fall in Cambridge/Boston – come stay with us to enjoy America’s best walking city, Boston!

 

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4^th Annual HealthTech Venture Network Conference on Female Entrepreneurship
Oct 7 & 8
Aloft Boston

Boston Tech Security Conference
Oct 12 & 13
Sheraton Boston

The Future of Signal Processing
Oct 23 & 24
MIT Samberg Center

Launch 2017
Oct 17 & 18
Royal Sonesta

Develop3D Live 2017
Oct 23 & 24
George Sherman Union

Big Data Boot Camp & Global Data Science Conference
Oct 16 – 18
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

 

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Big Concerts coming to the TD Garden – Just a quick hop over the bridge from the Kendall!

Roger Waters (the Who) – 09.27 & 09.28

Katy Perry – 09.29 & 09.30

Bruno Mars – 10.07 & 10.08

Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull – 10.12

Guns N’ Roses – 10.22

 

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Start planning your holiday get-away! The Kendall Hotel has great, enjoy great holiday rates from Thanksgiving week through New Year’s!

The Zagat rated, THE BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANT, at the Historic Kendall Hotel features a delectable appetizer and cocktail menu from 4:30pm – 6pm, perfect for unwinding after work or rendezvousing with friends before a night on the town.

“An eclectic, quaint little place with great atmosphere, friendly service, and fantastic food,” writes Doug Lovero in his 5 Star Review. The Black Sheep Restaurant provides indoor and outdoor seating for your enjoyment where we recommend our famous Cambridge Sliders for only $8. Try pairing those with our Putnam Mint Julep for an unforgettable combination.

Reviewer Rob Caufield on Zagat.com also writes, “It was a welcome meal at the end of a long day.” Bring your friends and try our perfect-for-sharing dishes, like our homemade Fire House Potato Chips Nachos and Buffalo Chicken Bites, for only $8 each. Plus, our Quesadilla of The Day is only $9. Our patio menu is perfect for a fun meal and feasting on a budget.

“The Black Sheep is also celiac and vegan friendly,” says Beverly Turner, “Warm and cozy.”

And last, but not least, our cocktails are built for the Summer. Our Triple Deck-ah showcases Dark Rum, Coffee Liquor and Cream Liquor. The Patriot will leave wanting more with a mix of Putnam rye whiskey, sweet and dry vermouth, and bitters.

Come enjoy your Mid Summer escape at our historic, cool firehouse restaurant, THE BLACK SHEEP, at 350 Main Street in Cambridge! Reservations are recommended at www.kendallhotel.com/dining or by calling us at 617-577-1300.

Located steps from the launch of Boston’s Fireworks Display on the Charles River, The Kendall Hotel is situated where Cambridge meets Boston.

The Boston POPS are coming back into town and with a performance that you do not want to miss!

On the nights of July 3rd and 4th the performances will kick off at the Esplanade, which is nearby the Kendall Hotel.

From the start of City Hall (off the MBTA Park Street stop) the parade to the Granary Burial Ground will devote a tribute to the patriots on Independence Day while continuing to the Old State House. With lots of great food, music, and entertainment throughout the day, the city of Boston is the place to be to celebrate a historic holiday, with many fellow patriots!

Just steps to the Charles River, the Kendall Hotel is the location to be in with accessible transportation steps from the hotel to all of the exciting events throughout the weekend.

For more exciting events, boat sites to see fireworks from, food, and more! Please look on at https://www.bostonusa.com/events/special-events/july-fourth/

Reserve on-line at www.kendallhotel.com or call us at 617 577 1300 to receive $18 parking (normally $40) and a $25 food credit at the hotel’s famed restaurant, The Black Sheep*.

*All promo items are based on reserving directly with the hotel and not through a 3^rd party site.

The Tall Ships are sailing their way to Boston during the Rendez-Vous Tall Ships Regatta! What a better way to spend one of the first summer weekends in the city checking out more than 50 of the most impressive ships with friends and family. Learn all about the crew members life stories, personal experience, and even grab a bite to eat on deck with the cadets. Either by car or train, the Boston Harbor is only about 35 minutes away from our charming, historic hotel in Kendall Square. From June 17-22 the magnificent tall ships are finding a home right here in Bean town with many terrific events and things to do over their tour in the city.

Check out the events taking place while you are in town! http://www.sailboston.com/events/

Fall is in the air! And we know you love to visit the Cambridge area when there are so many events. Whether you’re participating in a fundraising race, rooting for the Red Sox, solving global problems at Boston and Cambridge’s HubWeek, licking your fingers at the Smoke This Rib Fest 2016, or leaf peeping, we would love to host your stay in Cambridge. Call 617-577-1300 or visit our website for room availability and the best rates.

There’s so much to do this fall. And this is just a partial list. Ask our front desk staff about the many concerts and entertainment options in Cambridge and Boston during your stay.

And don’t forget that the Wednesday Farmer’s Market is right across the street from The Kendall Hotel near the Kendall/MIT subway stop. That’s every Wednesday through October 26.

September 25 – October 2, HubWeek, Boston and Cambridge
HubWeek 2016, a festival for the future, explores and celebrates the future being built in Boston. Events span countless topics, from medicine and science to entrepreneurship and the arts. Register for HubWeek events and learn more about the Hub Presents Concierge Pass at:
https://hubweek.org/

You can read about the 10 HubWeek Events that you don’t want to miss – click here.

September 27 – 28, Solve MIT’s contribution to HubWeek, MIT Media Lab (E14), 75 Amherst Street, Cambridge
For the second year, MIT is hosting Solve, a live meeting series that cultivates a community to discover, evaluate, and advance technological solutions to global problems. Solve has three pillars – fuel, make, and learn – and this year includes a talk on Expanding Opportunities in the Digital Age. For the first time, Solve will provide the backdrop for the MIT IIT (Inclusive Innovation Competition) awards ceremony that will identify and celebrate organizations that are inventing a more inclusive, productive, and sustainable future for all of us, awarding $1 million in prize money.
Check out the agenda and register for sessions here:
https://hubweek.org/events/solve/

September 30 and October 1 and 2, Red Sox games, Fenway Park
The Red Sox can’t seem to lose a game, which is a good thing. They’ll be hosting the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game home stand from September 30 through October 2. Play-off dates haven’t been announced yet, but they will be soon. It’s so much fun to watch baseball when the Sox are on fire!

Here’s the schedule and ticket information.

September 30 – October 9: ArtWeek Boston 2016, various locations
ArtWeek Boston, an award-winning creative festival for all, takes place September 30 – October 9 in Boston and beyond. There’ll be more than 150 exciting events and most of them are free. Activities range from dance, visual art, music, and theater performances to hands-on creative activities and unique behind-the-scenes opportunities. ArtWeek Boston is presented by Highland Street Foundation and produced by Citi Performing Arts Center.

For a full schedule of unique events, visit artweekboston.org today!

September 30 – October 1: Harpoon Octoberfest, Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave Boston
5:30 – 11:00 p.m. Friday and 1:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m. Saturday
At 5:30 pm on September 30th, the first keg of Harpoon beer will be tapped signaling the start of the 27th Harpoon Octoberfest! What began as a small gathering of local beer lovers at the brewery on the Boston waterfront 27 years ago has grown into a beloved fall celebration, drawing thousands of revelers from all over New England.
http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/festivals/2587/2016-harpoon-octoberfest

October 2: “Smoke This” Rib Fest 2016, Cambridge Street in East Cambridge, between Fulkerson Street and Fifth Street
The East Cambridge Business Association (ECBA) and Divco West are proud to present The East Cambridge Business Association “Smoke This” Rib Fest 2016, on Sunday October 2, 2016 from 12:00 noon – 4:00pm.

The Rib Fest is a culinary showdown pitting pit master against pit master for the title of the best ribs in town. The event is perfect for all ages so come and enjoy some BBQ, live music, and so much more.
http://www.cambridgeusa.org/events/listing/smoke-this-rib-fest-2016

October 2: Making Strides against Breast Cancer of Boston, DCR Hatch Memorial Shell, Boston, MA, 8:00 a.m.
http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/site/PageServer?pagename=MSABC_FY13_MA_Strides_Walks

October 5: Cambridge Cyber Summit – Share, Solve, Secure, MIT Kresge Auditorium
MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) is partnering with The Aspen Institute’s Homeland Security Program and CNBC for the Cambridge Cyber Summit to find ways to combat urgent cyber threats.
Public- and private-sector leaders in security, technology, and defense will be coming together at the Cambridge Cyber Summit to focus on the next wave of cyberattacks and their perpetrators, countermeasures, privacy vs. security, the government’s role in protecting private industry, and the latest trends in technology.
To learn more about the conference, visit:
http://cap.csail.mit.edu/Cambridge_Cyber_Summit

October 13 – 16: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME, TD Garden, Boston, MA
Prepare to be astonished and amazed by artists who redefine the word extreme in everything they do, magnifying traditional elements of the circus and combining these elements with never-before-seen spectacles, original, fast-paced performances and incredibly hilarious moments. Children of all ages can let their imaginations go wild in an exhilarating adventure with extreme thrills, exotic animals, and extraordinary performers that add up to the ultimate family entertainment experience.
Come to the circus at TD Garden, New England’s Premier Sports and Entertainment arena in Boston, Mass. from October 13 – 16 where you will explore a world of extreme beauty, flexibility, strength and dexterity in ways you’ve never seen before
Visit https://www.ringling.com/tickets-schedules/ for tickets.

October 23: Boston Brain Tumor Walk and Fun Run, DCR Mother’s Rest at Carson Beach, Boston MA, 7:00 a.m.
http://events.braintumor.org/boston-brain-tumor-walk/

October 29: Costume Dash 5K, Copley Square, Boston, MA, 9:00 a.m.
http://costumedash.com/boston/
There’s even a Groupon for this one!

October 31: Boston with a Boo Tour Meeting Place, 24 Beacon St Boston, MA, 6:00 p.m.
Join Boston by Foot for our most popular event of the year! For 30 years, this tour has been part of any great Halloween celebration in Boston.
There is no better place than Beacon Hill to walk to the dark side on All Hallow’s Eve.  On the Boo! tour, you will hear stories that shed a new light on this quiet residential neighborhood.  Murder and mayhem lurk just below the surface. Beacon Hill transforms itself for Halloween with elaborate decorations and hordes of trick or treaters in costumes.  If you’ve not seen Beacon Hill on Halloween, you’re missing out!

Summer is winding down, the air is getting cooler, and the kids are back at school, but the schedule of events is heating up in September in Cambridge and Boston.

Whether you’re participating in this Sunday’s Cambridge Carnival, going to the Adele concert, rooting for the Red Sox, or solving global problems at Boston and Cambridge’s HubWeek, call 617-577-1300 or visit our website for room availability and the best rates. We‘d love to host your stay in Cambridge.

There’s so much to do in September. And this is just a partial list. Ask our front desk staff about the many concerts and entertainment options in Cambridge and Boston during your stay.

September 11, noon – 7:00 p.m., Cambridge Carnival at Kendall Square.
The 24th Cambridge Carnival, Cambridge’s largest festival, is right here in Kendall Square and along Main Street. With three entertainment zones, a rich sampling of ethnic foods, a KidsFest, and the grand costume parade, the Cambridge Carnival celebrates Cambridge’s diversity. It is a sight to be seen!
http://cambridgecarnival.org/

September 12 – 18 and September 30, Red Sox games, Fenway Park
The Red Sox have a home stand from September 12 – 18 and they’ll be back in Boston on September 30.
Here’s the schedule and ticket information.

September 14 and 15, Adele at TD Garden
We hope you have tickets because Adele sold out in minutes.

September 18, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Revels RiverSing, Harvard Square’s Winthrop River Park and along the Charles River
The 13th annual family-friendly Autumnal Equinox spectacle celebrates the season and the splendor of the Charles River and its parklands. RiverSing features over 100 performers, but the real stars of RiverSing are the participants. Lyrics will be printed in the program and will be available on the website. Get ready to sing and usher in the crisp autumn air.
http://www.revels.org/shows-events/riversing/

September 25 – October 1, HubWeek, Boston and Cambridge
HubWeek 2016, a festival for the future, explores and celebrates the future being built in Boston. Events span countless topics, from medicine and science to entrepreneurship and the arts. Register for HubWeek events and learn more about the Hub Presents Concierge Pass at:
https://hubweek.org/

September 27 – 28, Solve MIT’s contribution to HubWeek, MIT Media Lab (E14), 75 Amherst Street, Cambridge
For the second year, MIT is hosting Solve, a live meeting series that cultivates a community to discover, evaluate, and advance technological solutions to global problems. Solve has three pillars – fuel, make, and learn – and this year includes a talk on Expanding Opportunities in the Digital Age. For the first time, Solve will provide the backdrop for the MIT IIT (Inclusive Innovation Competition) awards ceremony that will identify and celebrate organizations that are inventing a more inclusive, productive, and sustainable future for all of us, awarding $1 million in prize money.

Check out the agenda and register for sessions here.

Rooms for parents and family of students are still available over the following dates at the Kendall Hotel. Please call 617.577.1300 or visit our website for room availability and the best rates!

• MIT international student move-in begins Saturday August 20th with programs beginning on Monday August 22nd 2016.
• MIT Freshman Pre-Orientation Program begins Monday August 22nd 2016.
• MIT Parent Orientation check-in begins on Saturday August 27th with events beginning on August 28th 2016.
• ALL MIT students must be checked in by NOON on Sunday August 28th , 2016.

Other area schools move-in dates and orientation – (first year students/returning students) 2016:

• Harvard University: August 23 / 27
• Boston College: August 24 / 26
• Boston University: September 3 / 4
• Lesley University: September 4 / 5
• Tufts University: September 2 / 4
• MGH Institute: September 7
• Berklee College of Music: August 28
• Northeastern University: September 2 / 5
• Suffolk University: August 28

Labor Day Fireworks Show Over Boston Harbor

Saturday September 5th @ 9pm

Fireworks will be launched from barges anchored off the North End and Seaport will light up the sky over Boston Harbor to celebrate Labor Day Weekend and the beginning of fall. The best viewing locations will be along Christopher Columbus Park and Long Wharf in the North End, the South Boston Waterfront (especially around Fan Pier/Seaport), the Downtown Waterfront, and Piers Park in East Boston