Programming
We're actively working on ways to engage with the Boston area alumni community! Stay tuned for emails for upcoming events, and we welcome your ideas on that front. Email us!
Brown University Hosted Events
We are pleased to provide links to the various events held by the university, as we wholeheartedly support these great initiatives and recognize the importance of fostering academic and community engagement. Alumni & Friends Events Calendar - across various US locations. If you find yourself at Brown (or longing to go back), check the Events on Brown's Campus schedule.
While we are committed to making these events happen, unforeseen circumstances may arise, and we cannot guarantee their execution. Your understanding and flexibility are greatly appreciated as we work towards creating memorable experiences for our alumni community.
Upcoming Events
Brown is the New Green
April 17, 2024| Greentown Labs
Join us for the Ivy+ Summer Soiree at Harvard Club of Boston in Back Bay. Reconnect with fellow Ivy League graduates for a night of celebration. Tickets will be limited, so keep an eye out for the email invite! Get your tickets here: Tickets
Spring at the DeCordova Museum
May 4th, 2024 | DeCordova Museum
Back by popular demand! Join us for an outing at the deCordova Sculpture Park in Lincoln, MA. Explore their 30-acre sculpture park and walking trails during the day, with a guided tour available for BCOB attendees and friends at 11:00am. Get your tickets here: Tickets
Ivy+ Summer Soiree
July 19th, 2024 | Harvard Club of Boston
Join us for the Ivy+ Summer Soiree at Harvard Club of Boston in Back Bay. Reconnect with fellow Ivy League graduates for a night of celebration. Tickets will be limited, so keep an eye out for the email invite!
BCOB @ Red Sox
August 11, 2024 | Fenway
Join the Brown Club of Boston on August 11th for a day game at Fenway Park! Watch the Red Sox take on the Houston Astros with fellow alumni and friends. 50 tickets are available at less than the single-game rate, so grab your spot soon!
Ongoing Programs
Book Clubs
The Boston Brown Book Club meets bimonthly! One group meets Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the MetroWest Boston suburbs, while another meets Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the Boston or Cambridge area. The meetings have featured spirited, knowledgeable, polite discussions of worthy books. If interested in joining, please email Bill Brisk '60
The Summer of 2022 the Brown Club took on its intramural sports debut by organizing a summer alumni kickball team!
Rec LEagues
BCOB recreational sports are a great way to meet new people, be active, and have fun!
Happy Hours & Socials
Stay tuned for our socials' schedule in 2024! Previous locations included: Owl's Nest, Trillium Beer Garden in Fenway. We'd appreciate any alumni suggestions and leadership for casual meet-ups!
Recent Events
Trivia Night @ Aeronaut Brewery
January 30, 2024 | South End
Dive into the New Year with a blast, Bears! 🐻 Join us for an unforgettable Trivia Night at Aeronaut Brewery in Somerville, MA.
No tickets needed, just your enthusiasm! Arrive 20-30 minutes early to snag the best group seating and get ready to flex those brain muscles. It's a night of fun, laughter, and trivia challenges that you won't want to miss.
WNDR Museum
March 6, 2024| Downtown Crossing
Dive into Yayoi Kusama's "Let’s Survive Forever" exhibit and more at WNDR Museum in Boston. A night of art, connection, and infinite reflections awaits you!
Be More Connected: Building Trust and Intimacy
January 5, 2024 | South End
Join us for an interactive workshop intended for people in committed, romantic relationships about how to deepen connections in your established or emerging relationships.
Book Talk with Prof.
Erik Patashnik
February 29, 2024 | Back Bay
Join us on February 29th for a captivating Book Talk with Eric Patashnik! Dive into thought-provoking discussions on policy-centered theories and explore the depths of contemporary issues. We look forward to seeing you there! 📚
Past Events
Apple Picking
October 23rd, 2023 | Honey Pot Hill Orchard
Brown v. Harvard Football
September 22, 2023 | Harvard Stadium
Brown Alumni Night at Red Sox
August 6th, 2023 | Fenway Park
Brown Class of 2027 Summer Send-Off
August 13th, 2023 | Boston Public Garden
Ivy+ Summer Soiree
July 14th, 2023 | Harvard Club
Brown @ Boston Pride Parade
June 10th, 2023 | Boston Copley Square
Cradles to Crayons Volunteering and Donation Drive
June 3, 2023 | Cradles to Crayons, Newtonville
Spring at the deCordova Museum
May 6, 2023 | deCordova Museum
Carberry Dinner: Community Building
April 8, 2023
Impressionist April
April 2, 2023 | Worcester Art Museum
Flatbreads in February
February 24, 2023 | American Flatbread Somerville
Winter Gala
January 29, 2023 | Museum of Science
Apple Picking
Summer Kickball League
Incoming Class Summer Send-Off
Cradles to Crayons
Past Event Highlights
Have an idea for programming or interested in volunteering your time for something in the works? Let us know, we'd love to hear from you!
Refund Policy
Our events are often limited in capacity, and the fees are planned merely to offset the costs incurred. To be fair to other alumni who have not had the opportunity to register for an event and to allow us to continue to program great events on a budget with limited resources, *we do not issue refunds*. Please check your schedule in advance before committing to any Brown Club of Boston events.
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