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Bonding Time

by Stuff Boston | January 23, 2009

Bond at the Langham Hotel (250 Franklin Street, Boston, 617.451.1900) is the latest incarnation of hotel bar chic: the seats are plush, the colors are rich, and the vibe is retroglam meets modernday lounge. The seemingly mile-high ceilings, luxe red barstools set against a 12-foot-tall mirrored bar backdrop,and original glistening chandeliers add a sense of subdued opulence to the former home of the Federal Reserve Bank. And the drinks? They pay homage to the building’s money-lending roots. Sip the Sawbuck Martini (pearflavored Grey Goose, fresh lime juice, ginger, and basil) or a quarter martini (tequila, pomegranate juice, lime juice, and chili flakes). But don’t expect to pay face value for them; Bond cocktails average between $12 and $14. Or you could really stimulate the economy by booking the private mezzanine-level Dom Perignon lounge for you and up to 18 of your slightly self-important, champagne-sipping friends. Its juxtaposition of approachability (the lunch menu lists jumbo Kobe beef hot dogs) against an air of utter sophistication (see above-mentioned bubbly lounge) means Bond can take the Financial District from a neighborhood known for beers with the Yah Dude crowd to a destination for the see-and-be-seen set....

Thursday, January 15 & 22: Ditch Thursdays

by Erin Souza | January 12, 2009

The holiday season is over, which means no vacation days for a while. This sad reality, along with the fact that the sun feels like it sets at around 2 p.m. this time of year, can put you in a total funk. But forget those plans you had to crawl into bed and watch reruns all night. Instead, trade your robe for some party clothes and head to Ditch Thursdays at Revolution Rock Bar (200 High Street, Boston, 617.261.4200). DJ Rick Rude begins spinning Top 40 upstairs at 9 p.m., while DJ Hectik pays homage to ’90s hiphop and R&B downstairs. The weekly event is 21plus, with a $15 cover charge.

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Thursday, November 6 & 13: Cheap Cologne Thursdays

by Kate Klinck | November 03, 2008

Whether you listen to underground rap or indie pop, everyone loves to kick it old-school once in a while. Make sure you still remember the moves to “Thriller,” because Cheap Cologne Thursdays at Redline (59 JFK Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617.491.9851) bring back the golden days of Michael Jackson. Beginning at 10 p.m., you can dance to throwbacks from Prince, Paul Simon, the Sugarhill Gang, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and others until 2 a.m., with no cover charge. A stale stench is okay, but proper attire is required. Guests must be 21-plus.

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Friday, November 7 & 14: Republic Fridays

by Erin Souza | November 03, 2008

We know: now that the swirl of the presidential election has settled down a bit, the last thing you want to do is talk politics. Which is why we have to say thanks to Felt (533 Washington Street, Boston, 617.350.5555) for offering an alternative way to show our American pride: drinking and dancing at Republic Fridays. DJ Rick Rude spins Top 40 hits, mainstream dance music, rock, and pretty much anything else you can move to. There’s no cover charge for this 21-plus event, and the party runs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Want to do your patriotic duty and boost the economy? Buy a drink and propose a toast — to the Republic, of course.

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Thursday, November 6 & 13: Simply Thursdays at Gypsy Bar

by Erin Souza | November 03, 2008

You’re a pared-down kind of person: jeans and black pumps are your weekday wardrobe staples, a stiff vodka martini is your go-to cocktail, and your handbag contains just the necessities. Sound familiar? Then something tells us you’ll be all over Simply Thursdays at Gypsy Bar (116 Boylston Street, Boston, 617.482.7799). Though resident DJ Influence’s Vegas-style mash-ups of rock, hip-hop, and dance are far from simple, the event brings Thursday nights back to DJ-dance-drinks basics and offers a place for the 21-plus crowd to unwind after a long week (or get wound up for a weekend of long nights). Doors open at 10 p.m., and you can stay until 2 a.m. Mention Stuff@night when arriving before midnight and admission is free; otherwise, the cover charge is $15. It’s that simple....

Friday, October 24: Boston Ski and Sports Club BeWicked Halloween Ball at Church

by Kate Klinck | October 20, 2008

When was the last time you dressed up as a little devil and went to church? Tonight from 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., dress in whatever costume suits you and you might be rewarded with a $1000 cash prize at the Boston Ski and Sports Club BeWicked Halloween Ball at Church (69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston, 617.236.7600). To have a wicked good time, register early: VIP tickets ($20 for BSSC members; $25 for non-members) include a cocktail hour beginning at 9:30 p.m. with complimentary Halloween drinks from event sponsor Svedka Vodka, plus hors d’oeuvres and VIP line privileges. The event is open to anyone 21-plus with proper ID, but VIP tickets are only available until October 24 at 3 p.m. by calling 617.789.4070. Non-VIP tickets, if any remain, will be sold at the door.

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Outtake: the Coolidge's 12-hour fright-flick marathon

by Shaula Clark | October 17, 2008

Stairway to hell

For acne-ridden high-school wallflowers, one word was enough to inspire terror: prom. Apparently, the folks at the Coolidge Corner Theatre (290 Harvard Street, Brookline, 617.734.2500) can commiserate, hence their decision to devote their annual 12hour frightflick marathon to the horrors of the annual soirée. The crown jewel in this gory tiara will be Prom Night, the 1980 classic starring Jamie Lee Curtis. On October 31 at 11 p.m., undead emcee extraordinaire J. Cannibal and his busty Black Cat Burlesque girls will kick off the evening with “awkward prom awesomeness” galore. We’ve got chills already.

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Tuesday, October 7 & 14: Stump! Trivia

by Stuff Boston | October 06, 2008

Tonight, instead of yelling at your TV while watching Jeopardy with a glass of wine (c’mon: we know we’re not the only ones), grab your smartest buddies and swing by the Biltmore Bar & Grille (1205 Chestnut Street, Newton, 617.527.2550) for Stump! Trivia at 8 p.m. There’s no cover charge for the Biltmore’s version of traditional British pub quizzing, and there are prizes — restaurant gift certificates, ski-lift passes, and even snowboards (the latter two starting in November) — for the savviest team. We’ll take ìpub fries, beer, and brainteasersî for 200, please.

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Saturday, October 11 & 18: 80s night

by Stuff Boston | October 06, 2008

Bust out your favorite leggings, throw on your neon off-the-shoulder top, and head back to 1984 at Oliver’s (Cask ’n Flagon, 62 Brookline Avenue, Boston, 617.536.4840). This weekly celebration of the Decade of Decadence (and bad hair and fantastically hideous fashion) happens every Saturday night beginning at 10 p.m. and features DJ Paul Foley spinning Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Van Halen, and all the other ’80s songs that we know appear on your iPod’s ìrecently playedî list. Fittingly, Foley spins all vinyl for this revival night. There’s no cover charge, and admission is for the 21-plus crowd only. (Anyone younger than that might not know his Cult Jam from his Culture Club, anyway.)

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Thursday, October 9 & 16: Recession Sessions

by Stuff Boston | October 06, 2008

Since gas is so cheap, the economy is in great shape, and jobs are abundant, we’re sure you’ve got plenty of cash to blow on a night out. Clearly, we kid. Thankfully, Game On! (82 Lansdowne Street, Boston, 617.351.7001) understands that we want to kick back, listen to live music, and even hedge our bets on winning a $100 gas card, so they’re bringing us Recession Sessions every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy cocktails and $4 appetizers including clam chowder, buffalo wings, and nachos while local musician Ryan Mara plays acoustic tunes. As with any recession-worthy event, admission is free.

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