Kick of Cinco De Mayo with a patio brunch party at Emerald

Get ready to head south of the border. On May 5^th, The Revere Hotel and Emerald Ultra Lounge will celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style by opening their doors early for a brunch fiesta to end all fiestas. Lounge on the Emerald’s newly revamped patio overlooking Downtown Boston from 12-6pm while sipping on cocktails that are truly en fuego. If liquid libations are your thing, the drink menu includes Sangria ($8/glass or $25/carafe) skinny blackberry margaritas ($10/glass or $25/carafe) or Micheleda, better known as the chosen cerveza of Mexico. But if you’ll need something a little more substantial to sustain you throughout the day’s festivities, the food menu includes: Chicken or Beef Sliders (3 for $15), breakfast pizzas ($14) eggs or lobster benedict ($15 and $19), waffle with berries ($15) and Smoked Salmon Salad ($15).

For more info, head to the Emerald Lounge website (www.EmeraldUltraLounge.com) Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/emeraldultralounge) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/emeraldboston.)

Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams plays hostess to an HBO season 3 premiere party in Theatre 1

If you’re obsessed with the inner-workings of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, you’ll drop dead with joy after hearing of Arya Stark’s journey to Revere. Maisie Williams, who plays the young daughter of the House of Stark on HBO’s hit series “Game of Thrones,” headed to Theatre 1 at the Revere to host a special preview screening of the show’s season 3 premiere. Uber-fans got a change to take a seat in an actual throne from GOT while Williams chatted about her character, Arya. She told us that she has a lot in common with the rambunctious character.  “I’m a big tree climber and I feel the physical side of Arya, I can relate to well. But yeah she’s great fun, we kind of grown up together and it’s weird, I feel like I’m part of the show I’m not just playing a character on it,” Williams said.

Check out an exclusive photo gallery of the premiere party at our Facebook page.

Swan Boats make a graceful return to the Common this May

Stuffy noses are a thing of the winter; with cold and flu season dead in the water, open up those nasal passages to some sweeter treats. Whether it’s perfectly-pruned roses or freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, Boston’s got some of the best scents heading your way.

Boston Public Garden’s Swan Boats:

One of the country’s most immaculately-preserved public gardens happens to be within walking distance from the Revere. And if the smell of rose bushes in America’s oldest botanical garden isn’t alluring enough for you, maybe setting sail in the Boston Public Garden Swan Boats will strike your fancy. The 15-minute tour around the BPG Lagoon has been in operation for 130 years, and the peddle boats are featured in classic stories like “Make Way for Ducklings” and “The Trumpet of the Swan.” Climb aboard seven days a week, weather permitting.

http://www.swanboats.com/

SoWa Open Market

As the hipsters will say, food tastes better when it’s served from a truck. At the SoWa Open Market, which begins its season on May 5^th, you’ll be able to smell the rotating group of food trucks from blocks away. Luckily, it’s not just one weekend of fun. Head to SoWa (South of Washington St.) every Sunday from 2-4 to snag fresh produce, shop local businesses, and maybe even dine at a truck or two. Word on the street is that there’s a killer list of participating trucks this year, including:

Roxy’s Grilled Cheese

Mother Juice

The Cookie Monstah 

Paris Creperie

Of course, all this and more can be found over at the SOWA Open Market website.

Indie Darlings Vampire Weekend Hit Boston This Month

Do you prefer afro-beats or classical quips? No matter your choice of musical offerings, you’ll be shakin’ it in your seat this spring with all the amazing music heading into town. So slap on your dancing shoes and get ready to get into the groove, because you won’t want to miss these acts sliding into town:

Vampire Weekend

It’s preppies gone wild at the Agganis Arena, where crowds will pack it in to hear Vampire Weekend on May 15. The indie band, who are known for their pop-meets-Africa beat, is set to have guests dancing in the aisles with their hits like “Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa.” Throw on your polo shirts and party down.  For more info, go here!

Emmanuel Music’s “The Great Gatsby”

Before you catch Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire’s take on the American classic novel, check out Emmanuel Music performance of “The Great Gatsby” at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall. Featuring the Boston premiere of John Harbison’s musical adaptation of the infamous book, the performance of 1920’s pop and jazz will slide into Boston on 5/12 at 3pm.

Catch Earthfest this month at the Hatchshell!

It’s finally warm outside!  Get out and experience spring in the city with these three upcoming events – Touch-ing down in Boston in the coming weeks.

“Chelsea Lately” Star Ross Mathews at the Wilbur

Fancy yourself a little “Chelsea Lately”? If vodka and vulgarity is your game, head to the Wilbur Theatre on Saturday, May 11 at 7pm to watch Chelsea Handler’s wingman Ross Mathews do standup. Mathews, who grew to fame as “Ross the intern” on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” is now a fully-fledged successful comic in his own right. Tickets range from $28-35, so grab a few while they’re left!

Lilac Sunday at the Arnold Arboretum

Mom may not be into sucking down cocktails, but we think you can cater to her needs for a few hours on May 12.  This Mother’s Day, head to the Arnold Arboretum from 10-4pm to check out the best of flora and fauna. A Harvard University-owned natural space, the arboretum hosts their annual Lilac Day celebration on the 12^th, which is perfect for sprawling out on a blanket with the fam. Best of all, Lilac Sunday is the only day of the year when the Arboretum allows picnics – so be sure to pack a blanket and a picnic basket of bread and cheese to share with Mum. And of course, a bottle of wine wouldn’t hurt either.  If you can’t make it that Sunday, you can always return for leisurely walk any other day. The Arboretum is T-Accessible on the Orange Line at Forest Hills. (Follow the signs to the Arboretum, about a 10 minute walk.) Plan your trip by checking out their website.

EarthFest at the Hatch Shell

If jamming out to classic 90’s tunes is more of your thing, head to the Hatch Shell on May 18^th for Radio 92.9’s EarthFest. The annual event is a celebration of all things good and green, meaning you’re likely to find folk dancing troupes and boatloads of college kids sprawled on the grass by the Charles River. Featuring performances by classic 90’s bands like the Spin Doctors you’ll be sporting some flannel shirts and choker necklaces like a true 90’s fan in no time. Best of all, the event is free and features lots of free treats from companies like Whole Foods.  All your Earthfest details can be found right HERE.