The Best Things to Do in Boston This Month

The 15th season of The Greenway Conservancy Food Truck Program returns on April 1, with 25 vendors, nine of which will be new. There’s something for everyone on the menu, from curry to barbeque, burgers to Hawaiian poke—and of course ice cream. Check out the full schedule here.

In celebration of four years in Boston’s Seaport, Nautilus pays homage to its island origins by launching a new Tiki Thursday series, featuring tropical-inspired tiki cocktails on April 4 at 8pm and for Thursdays throughout the summer. Tiki Thursdays are not ticketed and reservations are not required.

The fitness instructor brings his celebrity-approved signature workout, TORCH’D, to Raffles Ballroom from April 4-6. Classes are at 9am, and gym junkies will love the extra time with Boots as he extends his dance cardio, body-weight resistance routine from 28 to 45 minutes. Reserve your spot here.

Starting April 3, Back Bay seafood oasis The Banks Fish House will feature a Sicilian takeover with a specialty menu that celebrates women in wine. The three-course menu will run for two weeks through April 17, as it spotlights some of the most underrated varieties and vintners throughout Sicily. Make a reservation ahead of time.

On April 3, Umbria will host a four-course dinner with wine pairings led by cookbook author, Lauren Birmingham. The dishes will all be from Birmingham’s latest book, “It’s a Dream Place: Stories and Recipes of Food, Love and the Amalfi Coast.” Reservations are required.

Boston’s first sake bar is hosting its third annual celebration of Cherry Blossom and Namazake season (when the eponymous style of rare, unpasteurized sake is released) on April 6 from 7-10pm. Tickets include entrance, taste of eight sakes from four breweries and handmade sushi rolls from Mr. Tuna. Don’t forget to wear your best cherry blossom pink to celebrate. Find tickets here.

Night Shift is embracing the return of patio season at its waterfront restaurant on April 6. There will be live music, half-priced appetizers all day and limited new releases of Rickey Sour, a sour ale with raspberries and lime, as well as Unicorn Tears, a lemon-lime gose.

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will occur and Bostonians can witness it from this rooftop lounge in the Seaport. The eclipse peaks at 3:29pm, but Deck 12’s observation experience spans from 2-5pm, with half-priced apps and complimentary eclipse glasses. Don’t miss it—this is the last total solar eclipse until August 2044. Secure your free spot here.

The Boston Red Sox return to Fenway Park on April 9. If you’re not going to the game, check out Blue Ribbon Brasserie for its special that day. From 11am to midnight, they will offer their “Double Diamond'' Smashburger and a pint of Jack's Abby Lager for $20.

This Lebanese winery comes to town on April 13 to showcase its incredible varieties to Boston oenophiles at Grill 23. This particular tasting focuses on wines from the Bekaa Valley and, though it’s part of a dinner for Yes Society wine club members, this tasting is also open to non-members. You must purchase a ticket to attend.

As a marathon runner himself, executive chef and partner Robert Sisca is celebrating the days leading up to Marathon Monday with an exclusive carb-centric menu from Thursday, April 11, through Monday, April 15. Think: duck bolognese with whole wheat pasta, lamb doppio ravioli, truffle tagliatelle and tomato ricotta tortellini.

The 128th Boston Marathon kicks off on Monday, April 15. If you’re not running, catch a viewing party at Atlantic Fish or View Boston. If you are running, Night Shift Brewing is offering a free pizza to anyone who shows their medal after the race on Monday and Tuesday.

On April 18, the Chestnut Hill location of Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse will host a freehand drawing and painting workshop led by world-renowned artist Annie Naranian. In between brush strokes, guests can sip on Veuve Clicquot Champagne paired with a selection of appetizers like mini lump crab cakes and organic mushroom arancini—all included with entry. Tickets are $75 and should be purchased in advance.

The Seaport is about to reveal 69 cutting-edge, full-motion racing simulators at Formula 1’s first U.S. arcade. Come April 22, sports fans can enjoy this unique F1 experience that’s complete with a 37-foot bar serving up elevated bites to match the buzzy atmosphere.

April is the start of patio season as restaurants across the city open their seasonal terraces and alfresco dining experiences. A few of our favorites reopening in April include: Puritan & Company, Stephanie’s, Saltie Girl, Atlantico, Little Whale Oyster Bar, Frenchie, Eva on Newbury, Union Oyster House, and Committee.