Ten things to do in Boston: It’s sports, sports, and more sports with the Pats and UFC
#BosTen is your weekly guide to not-lame events in the city.
BosTen is your weekly guide to events and cool happenings in and around Boston. Skip Netflix this weekend—here are 10 ways to get out of your home and not be bored in the Hub.
Casual Fridays at BSO This week is the first installment of the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s “Casual Friday,’’ during which audience members will be given iPads for a technology-centric experience — and can also wear jeans. (Friday, January 15 at 8 p.m.; Boston Symphony Hall; $25+; all ages)
Punk Rock Aerobics If you’re not into exercise, this is the exercise class for you. Wear black, release your aggression, and follow the lead of resident punks Hilken Mancini of Fuzzy and Melanie Bernier of The Barbazons — all while secretly getting a workout. A brunch (with full bar) by Cuisine en Locale takes place right after this class. (Saturday, January 16 at 12 p.m.; ONCE Somerville; $10-$20; all ages)
Nude Male Modeling Paint Nite You read that right. Davis Square Theatre is bringing professional models who pose in their birthday suits to a painting session. Don’t worry: A master artist will be there to teach, too. (Saturday, January 16 from 2 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; Davis Square Theatre; $55; 21+)
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Patriots vs. Chiefs The Pats and Chiefs square off in the AFC Divisional Game in Foxborough. Even if you won’t make it to Gillette, you’ll have two days to recover from post-game partying (knock-on-wood) thanks to the long weekend. (Saturday, January 16 at 4:35 p.m.)
LemmyFest 2016 has been filled with rock ‘n’ roll tragedy so far, but don’t let the man bring you down. Honor the life of Lemmy Kilmister by seeing a bunch of local bands shred Motorhead songs while helping to raise money for cancer research. (Saturday, January 16 at 8 p.m.; ONCE Somerville; $15; all ages)
Controversy: Aaliyah Night To commemorate the 37th birthday of the late singer Aaliyah, Controversy Boston — hosts of a weekly LGBT hip-hop/reggae party — will celebrate with a tribute. There’ll be tunes, remixes, music videos, and, of course, dancing. (Saturday, January 16 at 10 p.m.; Machine Nightclub; $10; 21+)
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Night Shift Elevensies Release Join Everett’s Night Shift Brewing in celebrating the release of Elevensies–an apple brandy barrel-aged version of their Baltic porter, Second Breakfast. Food will be provided by Munch Mobile Kitchen and Better Bagels. (Sunday, January 17 at 11 a.m.; Night Shift Taproom; free entry; 21+)
The Wave two-year anniversary party Boston’s premiere day party, The Wave, turns two with the help of Lakim, Elhae, OK & Hasaan, DJ Big Bear, and one 2015’s Boston breakout artists, Cousin Stizz. (Sunday, January 16 at 4 p.m.; The Sinclair; $25; 18+)
UFC Fight Night UFC comes to the Garden, featuring a Bantamweight Title Bout between TJ Dillashaw and Dominick “The Dominator’’ Cruz. True fans shouldn’t miss Peabody native Charles “Boston Strong’’ Rosa, who will be fighting an early preliminary match against Augusto Mendes. (Sunday, January 17 at 6 p.m.; TD Garden; $50-$250)
Go to Villa Mexico Cafe#Bestburritosback, indeed. Villa Mexico Cafe, the popular gas station burrito spot, finally reopened this week in a new downtown storefront. Go taste the flavor that you’ve craved since they left Grampy’s Gas Station a couple years ago. (Open as of January 11 at 121 Water St., Boston)
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