BOSTON BASH FOR 2ND ANNUAL KIEHL'S LIFERIDEWhere/When: Kiehl's, Thursday, 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.  Why Go: BBQ, cupcakes and possible celeb sightings? We're down. Tiffani Faison of the soon-to-open Sweet Cheeks and Sweet join up to celebrate the Boston stop of Kiehl’s LifeRide for amfAR, a charity motorcycle ride from Philadelphia to NYC. Kiehl's is also offering 15 percent off all products. Read the story here. Pricing: Free TASTES OF SUMMER TO BENEFIT MELANIE FINLEY OVARIAN CANCER FOUNDATIONWhere/When: CoSo Art Gallery, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Why Go: Join the Melanie Finley Ovarian…

DANCING ON THE DOCK PARTYWhere/When: The Esplanade, Thursday, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Why Go: Little BBQ, little dancing, some amazing views. Date night anyone? Purchase tickets here. Pricing: $25 SEAR, SAUCE, AND SERVEWhere/When: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, Thursday, 7 p.m.Why Go: Tony Rosenfeld, chef and co-owner of B.good, teaches methods from his new cookbook. Probably you'll get to sample some of what he makes too. Yum!Pricing: Free. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGONWhere/When: The Hatch Shell at The Esplanade, Friday, 8 p.m. Why Go: Wait, you haven't seen this yet? Seriously, get on it. And bring the …

BBQ AT THE FOUR SEASONSWhere/When: Four Seasons, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Why Go: Let Chef Brooke Vosika show you how it's done as he whips up some of his famous grilled ribs as well as shrimp, bbq sides and even dessert. Tickets include the bbq demo, all food, drinks, wine, and a goody bag. Call 617-351-2161 to reserve your spot. Pricing: $150 CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD: WILL DAILEYWhere/When: BPL, Friday, 12:30 p.m. Why Go: Winner of the Boston Music Award for Best Male Singer-Songwriter in both 2006 and 2009, Will Dailey promises to make your lunch hour a little brighter with his …

CHEF’S SERIES WITH CITY TABLEWhere/When: Bauer Wine & Spirits, Thursday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Why Go: Chef Dennis Wilson of City Table provides the snacks, Bauer provides the wine. And it’s free. This one’s kind of a no-brainer. Pricing: FreePARKARTS KICKOFF CELEBRATIONWhere/When: Copley Square, Thursday, 6 p.m. Why Go: U.S. Navy band, Rhode Island Sound, provides a little night music in celebration of ParkART’s 15th anniversary. Pricing: Free JEEP QUEST FOR THE COMPASSWhere/When: The Pru, Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Why Go: Recruit your favorite partner in crime for a chance to win a 2011 Jeep …

ESPLANADE PLAYSPACE GROUNDBREAKINGWhere/When: Near Arthur Fielder Bridge, Esplanade, Thursday, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Why Go: Is it summer break already? Keep the kiddos busy with the help of playtime aficionados Knuckle Bones. Games and activities start at 3:30 p.m.; groundbreaking ceremony starts at 4:15 p.m. Pricing: FreePIG BUTCHERING DEMONSTRATION & GRILLED PORK TASTINGWhere/When: KitchenWares, Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Why Go: The pig butchering is fine and all but it’s the grilled Savenor’s pork tasting that’s the real draw as far as we’re concerned. Complimentary knife sharpening too. …

BOSTON PRIDE BLOCK PARTY Where/When: Stuart Street, Sunday, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.  Why Go: Live music and performances, over 100 vendors, a Family Fun Zone and, of course, the parade, make this yearly event a must-go. More info available here. Pricing: $10, free entry before 2 p.m. BOSTON FIRE LOCAL 718 CHARITY BBQ & BACHELOR AUCTIONWhere/When: Dillon’s, Thursday, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Why Go: Two complimentary drinks, a cookout, and the chance to bid on a date with one of Boston's finest? How could we say no? All proceeds benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Bachelor auction starts at 8 p.m. We…

RUM TASTINGWhere/When: Bauer Wine & Spirits, Thursday, 5 p.m. Why Go: Rums distilled on the Caribbean island of Martinique are considered among the best in the world and we too recognize that it’s your duty to find out whether or not you agree. Samples of Clement Premier Canne, Rhum J.M White, and Clement Sirop de Canne will be offered in addition to Ti' Punch, a traditional rum punch. Pricing: FreeNKOTBSB KARAOKE Where/When: Kings Back Bay, Thursday, 9 p.m. Why Go: If we have to explain to you that KNOTBSB is the new super group formed by New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys, we’re …

SARAH JAROSZWhere/When: Cafe 939, Friday, 8 p.m. Why Go: Bluegrass with an extra dash of sugar (and a little spice). Grammy-nominated singer Sarah Jarosz gives a sneak peak of her second album, Follow Me Down. Purchase tickets here. Pricing: $12HUB CRAWLWhere/When: Starts in Copley Square, Saturday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Why Go: Now don’t go getting all excited. Just because they’re calling this a “crawl” doesn’t mean there’s alcohol involved. A more accurate title would probably be “Fun Boston Photo Scavenger Hunt and Sometimes There are Puzzles.” (See why they went with crawl?) More info …

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATIONWhere/When: Zocalo, Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - closeWhy Go: Okay, so sangria is not really Mexican, but it’s what Zocalo does best and they sell it by the pitcher, so we’ll let it go. But, if you are going to be drinking sangria on Cinco de Mayo, you at least need to know that you’re celebrating the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over the French in 1862 and not Mexico’s Independence Day (that’s September 16). Comprende? Pricing: Half pitcher of sangria- $12.95, full pitcher- $21.95BOSTON BAKES FOR BREAST CANCERWhere/When: Thursday - Sunday Why Go: Over 250 restaurants, …

DINING OUT FOR LIFEWhere/When: Da Vinci Ristorante & Club Cafe, ThursdayWhy Go: 25 percent of your tab goes toward the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts. Dine out, fight AIDS. Sounds like a plan.  Pricing: Make a donation herePET ADOPTION DAYWhen/Where: Audrey’s Pet Supply and Services, Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Why Go: Audrey’s is teaming up with the Animal Rescue League of Boston to sponsor a meet and greet with cats and dogs in need of a home. We’d go, but we remember the look on our landlord’s face the last time we asked if we could break the “no pets” policy, and we just can’t risk …

WINE RIOTWhere/When: Park Plaza Castle, Friday, 7 p.m. - 11 pm.; Saturday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Why Go: Wine Riot provides over 250 wines from around the world and it’s your job to taste as many as possible. The sip then spit method is probably the responsible way to go, but since Wine Riot is providing a DJ and a photo booth, we think they know those spittoons won’t be getting much play. Food pairings will be available for $3-$8. Tickets available here.Pricing: $45-$55HANK & CUPCAKES AND LES RACQUETWhere/When: Cafe 939, Friday, 8 p.m. Why Go: Hailing from Williamsburg…

TASTE OF THE NATIONWhere/When: Hynes Convention Center, Thursday, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Why Go: Taste of the Nation, not to be confused with last Thursday’s Taste of Back Bay, features food, wine and cocktails from over 70 Boston area restaurants including L'Espalier, Rialto and Craigie on Main. All proceeds go to organizations that work to end childhood hunger. Check out a list of participating restaurants here and purchase tickets here. Pricing: $90 general admission, $150 VIP admissionBOSTON BEER SUMMITWhere/When: Park Plaza Castle, Friday, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday, 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. …

TASTE OF THE BACK BAYWhere/When: Prudential Skywalk, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Why Go: Um, yeah. An $85 ticket sounds a little outrageous (and they’re jacking it up to $100 if you wait to buy at the door!), but when you consider that a portion of the proceeds goes to benefit Women’s Lunch Place and that you’ll get to sample food, beer and wine from over 30 of Boston’s best restaurants, it doesn’t sound quite so bad. Purchase tickets here. Pricing: $75 for NABB members, $85 for nonmembers, $100 at the doorFRESH FRUIT IS SPOILED ROTTEN! VARIETY SHOWWhere/When: Club Café, Friday & Saturday…

SECOND GLASS CLASSY BAR CRAWLWhere/When: 49 Mass Ave, Back Bay Social Club, Brasserie JO, Thursday, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Why Go: We’re just going to go ahead and assume that with $16 glasses of wine marked down to only $9, Second Glass’s bar crawl might not stay as classy as they hope. In fact, we’re counting on it. Cheers! Register here.Pricing: $9 glasses of wineMAX BRENNER OPENING WEEKENDWhere/When: Max Brenner, Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - late, Sat & Sun, 10 a.m. - lateWhy Go: We’ll just give you a little sample of what’s on the menu: Illegal Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Pancakes, Chocolate Cheesecake…

FIVE NAPKIN BURGER OPENING WEEKENDWhere/When: Five Napkin Burger, dinner only Why Go: Hitting up a new restaurant on opening weekend is always a gamble, but while there are usually minor (or major) kinks still being worked out, we love being one step ahead of the Yelping masses. Pricing: Burgers start at $7.95 BOSTON: THE GAME- SCAVENGER HUNT Where/When: Copley Square, starting Friday, 1 p.m. Why Go: Stray Boots runs similar smart phone-based scavenger hunts in New York and Vegas and now that they’ve expanded to Boston, they’re offering free previews of their hunts through March 31. Register …

MEGA GAME NITEWhere/When: Food Court at Prudential Center, Friday, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Why Go: We know, strangers meeting up to play board games in a food court sounds a little sketch… But don’t worry, we checked out the pics from the last couple of game nights  and most of the people look pretty normal. Plus, the night ends with a few rounds of Mafia. Awesome. Pricing: Free BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH Where/When: Symphony Hall, Friday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m. Why Go: In our experience, concerts are always more fun when you know the songs, and we’re thinking the same thing goes for symphonies. Here’s …

COMPLIMENTARY YOGA CLASSES AND ZOBHA TRUNK SHOW Where/When: City Sports, Friday, 7 a.m. - 8 a.m., Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Why Go: We’re more into Pilates ourselves, but that doesn’t mean we’ll turn our nose up at a free yoga class either. City Sports offers 3 classes this weekend plus a complimentary gift with any purchase of Zobha yoga apparel. RSVP to events@citysports.com to reserve your spot in class. Pricing: FreeMUSIC FOR FOOD FOR MUSICWhere/When: Emmanuel Church, Friday, 6 p.m. Why Go: At first glance, we were pretty excited at the prospect of …

GOOD VS. EVIL: AN EVENING WITH ANTHONY BOURDAIN & ERIC RIPERTWhere/When: Boston Symphony Hall, Friday, 8 p.m.Why Go: We’re assuming Bourdain is the “evil” half of the duo, but to be perfectly honest, the man can do no wrong in our eyes. Sure, we’ll take some Ripert on the side, but we are No Reservations groupies through and through. Purchase tix here. Pricing: $29.50 - $200THE LOW ANTHEM Where/When: Old South Church, Friday, 8 p.m. Why Go: This trio of multi-instrumentalists swings from haunting melodies to riotous foot-stompers and back again with perfect ease. With their latest album …

CHEESE AND WINE CLASS Where/When: KitchenWares, Friday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Why Go: Benjamin Stroud, cheese monger at The Boston Cheese Cellar, will be on hand along with a representative from Bauer wine to teach all about the art of wine and cheese pairing. And if you just so happened to corner him to find out how he landed the most awesome job ever, we’ll be right there with you. Reserve your space here. Pricing: $35MARTINI SAMPLING Where/When: Brasserie JO, Friday, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Why Go: Maybe you’re a hot chocolate person. That’s fine. We, however, are of the school of thought that there’…

It’s Thursday, and you've got no idea what you're doing for the weekend. Lucky for you, Patch is coming to the rescue with our picks for this weekend's best activities and entertainment. TRIVIA NIGHT WITH MAX POWERWhere/When: Trident Booksellers and Cafe, Friday, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Why Go: We all have one—a know-it-all friend who thinks he’s smarter than you just because he went to Harvard or whatever. Here’s your chance to show him who’s boss. An added perk: breakfast is served all day. Pricing: Free WINTER WARRIOR PUB CRAWLWhere/When: Dillon’s, Saturday, 1:30 p.m.Why Go: Nothing like a little…