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Since 1908, the Harvard Club of Boston has been the go-to social, intellectual, and athletic hub for Harvard alumni in the greater Boston area. Whether it be trying one of our signature cocktails at a Mixology event, bringing your kids… Read more »

Out with the old, in with the cool. We introduced a new feel and attitude for the Harvard Club of Boston with an exciting new campaign. The campaign includes a new logo, fresh imagery and engaging videos. We launched this… Read more »

There’s plenty of summer remaining and a host of activities at the clubhouse and other venues for members of our community to enjoy.  Two upcoming events that are notable are the Annual Summer Party at the Owls Nest on the… Read more »

March marks the two-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic and our cover honors Harvard Club of Boston members whom we extend our extreme gratitude for their hard work, courage, and perseverance during these trying times. With spring knocking on our… Read more »

Each February we honor and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans past and present during Black History Month. This month at the Club, we are proud to have partnered with the Harvard Clubs of Ireland and Washington D.C. to present… Read more »

The halls are decked and we are ready for a festive December at the Club! Join us for one of the many events we’re hosting this month.  Tomorrow evening we are hosting an open house in Harvard Hall foyer to… Read more »

Our new dedicated member space on the third floor is officially open! Come by to learn, work, and socialize in our four new spaces in the Member Commons. On Saturday, we will be hosting over 400 members and guests for… Read more »

March is Women’s History Month, and on our cover we salute the many female leaders of the Harvard Club of Boston, past and present. We also have lectures from noted female authors and experts Gish Jen, Judith Sumner and Trina Vargo. Learn… Read more »

February may be the shortest month of the year, but our calendar is still packed with activities.  We’ve added two new sessions to our virtual fitness classes, and also have a trivia night planned. Cocktail 374’s theme this month is… Read more »

Happy New Year to everyone in the Harvard Club community. We start off the year with some wonderful events, including lectures by Dean Bridget Terry Long, Professor Derek Penselar and Professor David Wang. To bring our Harvard community together, we’re… Read more »

Happy holidays to everyone in the Harvard Club community! Celebrations may be different this year but we wish you all the joy the season brings. Be sure to make some time in your busy schedule for one or more of… Read more »

Thanksgiving will be a little different this year, but we will have an old-fashioned turkey dinner available for you to pick up at the Club and reheat at home.  Leave the work to us so you can enjoy the day. … Read more »

Every Friday night in October, join us for a cocktail and complimentary individually plated cheese plates in beautiful Harvard Hall before dinner.  The fireplaces will be lit and it will be a wonderful way to kick off your weekend.  Also… Read more »

The Back Bay Clubhouse is open and waiting to welcome you back!  Join us for dinner in Veritas Tuesdays – Saturdays beginning September 8 from 5 pm to 8:30 pm – including outdoor dining along Commonwealth Avenue.  We have interesting… Read more »

The Back Bay Clubhouse has reopened and we can’t wait to welcome you back!  Join us for dinner in Veritas Tuesdays – Fridays from 5 pm to 8:30 pm.  We have interesting lectures this month from Professor Michael Bronski and… Read more »

The Back Bay Clubhouse is open and we can’t wait to welcome you back! Join us for dinner in Veritas Tuesdays – Fridays from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. We have interesting lectures this month from Dr. Paul Sax, Claude… Read more »

The clubhouses may be closed, the but Harvard Club community is not! Join us virtually this month for one or more of our virtual events. The calendar includes lectures by Harvard Medical School Dean George Daley, John Dionne of Harvard… Read more »

Summer is upon us and we have a number of events to celebrate the season. Join us virtually this month for Rose all Day with Tina Silverberg, Virtual Team Trivia and Cocktail 374 online. We’re also launching Veritas To-Go on… Read more »

Harvard Club members can now enjoy restaurant quality meals, to be prepared by you in your own home.  Choose from a range of premium meat, fish, and side dishes, complete with recipes linked here and video tutorials linked here from… Read more »

This month we’ve developed dozens of virtual events to ensure our community remains engaged and connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The calendar includes cooking demonstrations by the Club’s chefs, topical lectures, fitness classes to help you stay healthy and more…. Read more »

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 – Harvard University’s 29th President Lawrence Bacow, JD ’76, MPP ’76, PhD ’78, will be the keynote speaker at the Harvard Club of Boston’s 112th Annual Meeting and Dinner on April 1, 2020. The event brings… Read more »

This month at the Back Bay Clubhouse we’re hosting a family event on Saturday, March 7 to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. We’ll have a breakfast buffet, games for kids of all ages and a special gift bag to… Read more »

January 22, 2020 – Known for her breakout performance in 2018 on the 13th season of NBC’s hit television show “America’s Got Talent,” 17 year old Amanda Mena of Lynn, MA will perform at the 2020 Boston’s Most Influential Women… Read more »

January 7, 2019 – The Harvard Club of Boston today announced the honorees of its Boston’s Most Influential Women Gala. Held every other year, the 2020 event recognizes seven women who have been chosen for their demonstrated leadership, achievements, influence… Read more »

It’s the start of a new year and our event calendar has activities for all ages. On Saturday, January 12, bring the whole family to the Club for an afternoon of indoor mini golf in Harvard Hall. Also at the… Read more »

December 16, 2019 – The Harvard Club of Boston today announced that Diane Paulus, the Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director of the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, will be the keynote speaker at its Boston’s Most Influential… Read more »

This month, we are hosting one of our favorite family events of the year, Annual Children’s Brunch with Santa on Saturday 14 at the Back Bay Clubhouse. At the Downtown Clubhouse, join us for a 1920’s themed New Year’s Eve… Read more »

October 30, 2019 -The Harvard Club of Boston has once again been named a Platinum City Club of the World by the Club Leaders Forum. Platinum Club status is the pinnacle of recognition for private clubs around the globe. The… Read more »

The holiday season has arrived and we have several fun family activities and traditional events planned. On November 28, we are hosting our Thanksgiving Day dinner buffet and on December 5 we’re showing the movie Elf at our new Dinner… Read more »

September 27, 2019 – The Harvard Club welcomed Professors Ned Hall and Sean Kelly of Harvard’s Philosophy Department, and their pioneering colleagues at ThinkerAnalytix on September 25, 2019 to discuss argument mapping, a visual method of displaying how reasons work… Read more »

September 10, 2019 – The Harvard Club of Boston recently upgraded it’s 2,300 square foot fitness center with the installation of 20 new pieces of state-of-the-art equipment. The new machines include advanced interactive features designed to further support Club members’… Read more »

This month we have events to help your body and mind prepare for fall. At the Back Bay Clubhouse, starting September 24, we’re hosting a 9 week Positivity and Relaxation Training program to teach you how to manage stress, improve… Read more »

July 12, 2019 –The Harvard Club will host a fundraiser for Medicine in Motion, a cycling team led by Club members and medical students Mike Seward ’15, m’21, Logan Briggs, m‘21, Chase Marso, m‘21, Derek Soled, m’21 and Katie Lantz… Read more »

July and August are busy months for everyone, so be sure to check out this double edition of the Bulletin and see what we have planned for you. At the Back Bay Clubhouse we’ll celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the… Read more »

June 10, 2019 – The 2019 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) commencement took place on Friday, June 7 in Cambridge, MA. The Harvard Club congratulates the 2,905 graduating students and their families. The Harvard Club currently has over 250 MIT… Read more »

June 4, 2019 – The Harvard Club of Boston announced today that it has added 152 new members from the 2019 graduating class of Harvard College.  The 368th Commencement at Harvard College’s 368th was held on Thursday, May 30, 2019…. Read more »

May 16, 2019 – The future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on retail banking was the intriguing topic of discussion at the Harvard Club of Boston on May 16, 2019.. The event featured Steve Le Roux, Founder &… Read more »

The Harvard Club of Boston has partnered with Castle Island Brewing Company to produce 1908, a lager exclusively available at the Harvard Club. The brew was officially introduced at a launch event held at the Club on April 29. This… Read more »

Charles Cornish and Andy Freed named to the Board of Governors as Directors April 3, 2019 – At the Club’s 111th Annual Meeting and Dinner on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, Matthew G. Hegarty ’82 was named President of the Harvard… Read more »

We’re kicking off May at the Back Bay Clubhouse with a Kentucky Derby Party on the 4th with prizes and signature cocktails. On the 12th we’re celebrating mom with a Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch, and on the 18th don’t miss Family… Read more »

Please join us at our 111th Annual Meeting and Dinner with guest speaker Martha Minow, the 300th Anniversary University Professor at Harvard, on April 3 at the Back Bay Clubhouse. On April 19 we’re hosting a traditional Passover Seder Dinner… Read more »

We have a few special celebrations happening at the Club this month. On March 2, in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, we’ll screen Horton Hears a Who! on the big screen in Harvard Hall. All ages are welcome. On March… Read more »

It’s a new year and we have some wonderful member events planned for you. On January 12, don’t miss Family Movie Night when we’ll show the movie Frozen. On January 17, also at the Back Bay Clubhouse, come to our… Read more »

Everyone gets busier around the holidays so take a moment to register now for upcoming Club events. At the Downtown Clubhouse, don’t miss our EndZone Luncheon Series on November 5 with former NFL player Troy Brown. At the Back Bay… Read more »

Don’t miss the social event of the season – our black tie Member Appreciation Gala on October 27 at the Back Bay Clubhouse. On October 14, get a family heirloom appraised by Skinner at our What’s It Worth event. Join… Read more »

Introduce your kids to squash at our Open House Junior Clinic on September 8 at the Back Bay Clubhouse. On September 17, join us for Cocktail 374 / Fall Event Preview and hear firsthand about the exciting events planned in… Read more »

Make June the month to treat yourself at the Club. At the Downtown Clubhouse, start with Friday Lunch Buffet on June 1, and register for our Mid-Week Manicure event on June 14. At the Back Bay Clubhouse, don’t miss Cocktail… Read more »

Please join us at our 110th Annual Meeting and Dinner, with guest speaker George Q. Daley AB’82, MD’91, PhD, Dean of Harvard Medical School, on May 10 at the Back Bay Clubhouse; see page 4 to register. Also, we’re celebrating… Read more »

It’s a new year, and there is a lot going on at the Club in January and February. “Thurgood” comes to Harvard Hall on January 24 and we’re hosting a Norman Rockwell Four Freedoms Discussion event on January 11 as… Read more »

The holidays are an exciting and busy, time at the Club. Our festive events include the annual Children’s Brunch with Santa on December 9 and Decorate Your Own Gingerbread House on December 20 at the Back Bay Clubhouse. We also… Read more »

Don’t miss one of our biggest events of the year – our Member Appreciation Gala on November 4. It’s not too late to sign up! And if you’re looking for some family fun, join us for Family Board Game night… Read more »

We are full swing into one of our busiest seasons at the Club. Some notable events at the Back Bay Clubhouse this month include HUBweek Comes to the Club on October 10 and An Evening with Dr. Paul Farmer of… Read more »

Don’t miss new events coming in September. We are launching our monthly party, Cocktail 374 on September 11 at the Back Bay Clubhouse. All members and their guests are welcome. Also at the Back Bay Clubhouse, bring your four legged… Read more »

Boston Magazine© has named Harvard Hall as the Best Ballroom Venue in 2017. Harvard Hall has been the stage for weddings and special events for over 100 years, hosting as many as 350 guests, as well as more exclusive occasions… Read more »

We have exciting new events planned for July and August. At the Back Bay Clubhouse in July, we’ll host a Taste of Summer dinner and at our family movie night we’ll show the classic Run for Your Life Charlie Brown…. Read more »

This Thursday, June 8 at 6 pm, join us to celebrate summer and support the neighborhood charity Women’s Lunch Place. You’ll learn how to create beautiful and easy to care for arrangements featuring Fine Garden Designer Ellen Abdow from Perennial… Read more »

Register early before space runs out for some exciting events this month. On June 7, our Harvard with a Heart panel will host a discussion on the importance of resilience, followed by a group community service project to benefit Y2Y… Read more »

May is busy with family celebrations, family fun and wellness events. At the Back Bay Clubhouse, on May 2, the Women of the Harvard Club Leadership Committee presents the 5th Anniversary Boston’s Most Influential Women Celebration. Join us for Mother’s… Read more »

April is a busy month with many events in keeping with the season. At the Back Bay Clubhouse, join us on April 13 as we exhibit art from our archives that has not been seen for decades, if ever and… Read more »

Due to the snow storm hitting Boston on Thursday, February 9, the following hours for both Clubhouses will be in effect. Downtown Clubhouse: Breakfast and lunch in The Crimson, closed for dinner service. Back Bay Clubhouse: Breakfast and lunch will be… Read more »

Join us for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner or a family event that includes an exclusive brunch with Mickey & Minnie before a live performance of Disney On Ice at TD Garden. If you consider yourself a trivia aficionado, come… Read more »

Harvard Club of Boston President Karen Van Winkle ’80 was recently interviewed on Women to Watch,™ a live weekly radio show and digital platform that tells the real story behind the titles of some of the most accomplished women worldwide…. Read more »

The holiday season is a festive time at the Club. Our upcoming events include the annual Children’s Lunch with Santa, our Member Holiday Open House with the Copley Singers performing live and a New Year’s Day Brunch in Harvard Hall… Read more »

This month join us for Election Night in the ClubPub and watch the numbers come in while enjoying party themed drinks and apps. We have several events for foodies including an Italian Wine Dinner at the Downtown Clubhouse and a… Read more »

Fall has arrived and our event calendar reflects the new season. Join us for our complimentary Fall Preview Event on the 3rd and get a sneak peek of upcoming activities, including a sampling of our new dinner menus. On the… Read more »

We have some unique events scheduled in September. Our Journey to the Boston Light is on the 9th and our Member-Guest Golf Tournament at The Golf Club of Cape Cod on the 15th. Join us at the Back Bay Clubhouse… Read more »

When making your plans this summer, be sure to check out the events taking place at the Club over the next two months. Our Journey to the Boston Light exclusive boat tour is on July 22. We have tickets to see… Read more »

We are pleased to announce we have a new Chef at the Downtown Clubhouse, Executive Chef Jason Banusiewicz. Chef Banusiewicz has been with the Harvard Club of Boston since September 2014 working at the Back Bay Clubhouse, and joined the Downtown Clubhouse in… Read more »

All the fabulous changes at the Harvard Club recently have attracted the attention of some of Boston’s most influential news outlets. Following is a summary of some recent publicity that has appeared about the Club and its new President, Karen… Read more »

When making your plans this summer, be sure to check out the events taking place at the Club over the next two months. Our Journey to the Boston Light exclusive boat tour is on July 22. We have tickets to see… Read more »

First woman to serve as President of the Club’s Board of Governors Boston, MA (May 25, 2016) – After 108 years, the Harvard Club of Boston has welcomed its first female President, Karen Van Winkle, a Harvard College alumna and… Read more »

We have many noteworthy events at the Club this May. The Women of the Harvard Club Leadership Committee invite you to the Boston’s Most Influential Women Honoree Reunion Reception. Our Mother’s Day Buffet will take place in Harvard Hall again… Read more »

All Harvard families are invited to participate in the Harvard Club of Boston’s Commencement Buffet. Celebrate the milestone by enjoying a spectacular meal in the unmatched ambience of Harvard Hall. Thursday, May 26, 2016 Seatings:  6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00… Read more »

We have many exciting events happening in April at the Club. Ladies can enjoy the ultimate girls night out at our Ladies Lounge event at the Downtown Clubhouse. MLB’s Opening Day is the 3rd so be sure to get your… Read more »

March will be a very busy month at the Club. We’ll open the new Veritas Restaurant at the Back Bay Clubhouse. Football fans can join us for Conversations with Coach Timothy L. Murphy, Harvard’s all-time winningest coach. Our family programming… Read more »

February is the perfect month to visit the Harvard Club.  Bring your special someone in for a romantic Valentine’s Day celebration, or attend one of our many member activities.  Stop by for a special night at our new Veritas Lounge… Read more »