Usually when we do a spotlight on a Boston business it is a favorite place to eat, or maybe a local shop with interesting finds or great deals. This time around it’s something different. Better Off Bowling is a social bowling league with leagues in Boston, NYC, DC, and Philadelphia. I really should let them do the explaining.
The Better Off Bowling Social Bowling League is a casual/non-competitive bowling league that helps bring together young professionals to bowl, socialize, and meet new people during the cold dark winter months. The league is composed principally of individuals 21 to early 30’s and tends to be more about hanging out with everyone at the after-bowling bar afterwards than trying to bowl that perfect game.
The league exists in New York, Philadelphia, DC, and Boston. The Boston league bowls at Lucky Strike Lanes in Kenmore and is composed of over 80 teams with nearly 700 members (6-10 members per team). Bowling is only $58 total for 6 weeks of bowling (1.5 hrs every Sunday), which includes free shoe rentals, a mid-season bar crawl, and End-of-Season party with dancing and free kegs of beer! That’s cheaper than bowling as an individual!
The next session registration will open ~Jan 26, and bowling starts Feb 21st. To get more info and receive registration updates, join the Boston facebook group – Boston Social Bowling League.
Oh, and don’t worry, almost everyone is not much of a bowler.
What keeps so many people coming back to Better Off Bowling is the social aspect. The bowling probably doesn’t hurt, but it is a great time and a great way to meet new people.
One of the great things about living in Boston is that there is no shortage of things to do. Here’s a mix of a few different things to do this weekend in Boston!
Friday!
Mint Night Life is putting on Northeastern Night at The Splash Ultra Lounge. No cover for Northeastern students and alumni. Here’s the information directly from their facebook page :
THIS NIGHT IS DEDICATED TO ALL YOU NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES! CURRENT STUDENTS AND ALUMS (WITH COLLEGE ID) WILL BOTH BE TREATED TO A NO COVER CHARGE EVENING TO THE FINEST OF BOSTON’S INTERNATIONAL FRIDAY NIGHT HOT SPOT: FRESH FRIDAYS AT SPLASH ULTRA LOUNGE! NO GUESTLIST REQUIRED. FOR ALL YOU NON-HUSKIES, YOU’LL BE GLAD TO KNOW THAT ALL FRESH FRIDAY EVENTS ARE NOW FREE ON GUESTLIST BY MIDNIGHT. GET THE CHAMPAGNE FLOWING AND ENJOY AN AMAZING NIGHT OUT WITH YOUR CLOSEST NORTHEASTERN BUDDIES!
Fresh Fridays at Splash Ultra Lounge
150 Kneeland St | Boston MA 02111
This is a 21+ Event, Strictly Upscale Attire Only
Complimentary Admission with Guestlist by 12am
Featuring DJ Jay Michaels & DJ Wild Bill from Kiss 108
spinnin’ the hottest of Dance, HipHop, and Top40!
Mobile Guestlist: http://m.mintnightlife.com
Saturday!
Boston Redevelopment Authority and the Boston Public Market have teamed up present the first Annual Downtown Crossing Holiday Market, on Summer Street in Downtown Crossing, Boston. The holiday market will have a diverse selection from artists selling: handcrafted jewelry, wear ables, clay, blown glass, home furnishings, paintings, photography, pet items, Christmas ornaments and specialty food items: homemade honey, baked goods, breads, organic veg. & fruits, meats, cheeses, spreads hummus etc.Each day there will be LIVE performers from 12-2pm & 5-7pm.
Sunday!
Wye Oak, a Baltimore-based indie rock duo comprised of Jenn Wasner (guitar, vocals) and Andy Stack (drums, keyboards, vocals), is a blend of dark Americana and shimmering, emotive rock. Their most recent album, released by revered indie label Merge, reflects their burgeoning confidence while maintaining their signature intimacy and emotional directness.
