RSVP BELOW FOR ALL UPCOMING BHWF EVENTS

Switch to Calendar View

• Mix and Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, September 16, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Cactus Club Cafe - 500 Boylston St
  • Spaces left
    0

  Join waitlist

  
  

  
  

  Join us to toast the start of new season at Cactus Club Cafe!

  *Please note: A credit card was required to hold this reservation. There is a $10 cancellation fee per person. If you cannot attend, please text Kati or Jalpa no later than 24 hours prior so we can adjust accordingly with the waitlist. Any cancellation after that will be responsible for the $10 fee.

  Thanks for your understanding!

  If you have any questions feel free to text Kati Livingston at 617-251-6378 or Jalpa Desai at 832-526-9471.

  Show details
• 2026 World Medical Innovation Forum - register by 9/1!

  • Start
    Tuesday, September 22, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, September 23, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Westin Boston Seaport District
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    8 registrants

  
  

  Join us for the 2026 World Medical Innovation Forum taking place September 22–23 at the Westin Boston Seaport District. We’re excited to offer you the opportunity to attend this premier conference of healthcare, investment, technology, and innovation leaders — with your registration fee completely waived!!!

  This year’s Forum focuses on “Innovation at Speed and Scale” and brings together CEOs, senior healthcare executives, investors, entrepreneurs, government leaders, and leading Harvard clinicians and scientists to explore the breakthroughs shaping the future of medicine. 

  Across two days, you’ll hear from speakers and shared insights on Artificial intelligence in healthcare, Emerging therapeutics and precision medicine, Biotech and healthcare investment, Commercialization and scaling innovation, and Global healthcare systems. Check out the agenda here. 
  

  The Forum is presented by Mass General Brigham and Bank of America and is designed to connect leaders across healthcare, biotech, pharma, medical devices, investment, and academia.

  You'll have access to the full two days, including networking cocktail hours and meals. Shannon Cullinane, the event host, will suggest opportunities for BHWF attendees to meet up throughout the conference to connect and share insights.  A group text will be created once the 10 spots are full. 

  *Please note that your registration reserves a place for you with the registration fee waived. We kindly ask that you register only if you are committed to attending.

  We hope you’ll join us for two days of great conversations, new connections, and a look at what’s next in healthcare innovation.  

  
  

  Show details
• Private Sip n Shop at Margaret O'Leary Boutique

  • When
    Tuesday, September 22, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Margaret O'Leary, 49 Charles St
  • Spaces left
    15
  • Registered
    5 registrants

  Register

  
  

  Drop in to one of Charles Street's most fashionable boutiques to reconnect with BHWF friends, enjoy some sips and snacks, and discover something new for your fall wardrobe. This is a special private shopping evening just for BHWF members. The shop has generously offered to donate 15% of the evening's sales to the Forum, so come ready to release your inner fashionista!

  Show details
• A Cabi Styling Event

  • When
    Thursday, September 24, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Jan McCafferty's BH home, address will be sent to registrants
  • Spaces left
    7

  Register

  

  Sip wine, make meaningful connections, and elevate your wardrobe at this casual, pressure-free styling event!

  A Cabi event is the perfect blend of a relaxed gathering and a personalized styling experience! Come grab a glass of wine, network with the amazing women in our group, and get an exclusive look at the new fall collection right from the comfort of BHWF member Jan McCafferty's home. Whether we’re old friends or meeting for the first time, it’s a completely casual way to make meaningful connections, elevate our fall wardrobes, and empower each other to look and feel our absolute best.

  Check out the Cabi collection at  https://www.cabionline.com/

  This evening will be hosted by member Jan McCafferty at her home in Beacon Hill. Address will be sent directly to registrants prior to the event. As the organizer, Jan will receive hostess benefits that include reduced cost of clothing she purchases.

  
  

  Show details
• Ladies Who Brunch

  • When
    Saturday, September 26, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Peregrine - 170 Charles St
  • Spaces left
    0

  Join waitlist

  
  

  Gather for some great company at Peregrine, located in the Whitney Hotel in Beacon Hill!

  Please note that if your plans change and you need to cancel, let us know 1 day in advance to avoid the restaurant's cancellation fee.  

  https://www.peregrineboston.com/

  
  

  Show details
• BHCA Hill Fest

  • When
    Sunday, September 27, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Mt Vernon St, Beacon Hill
  • Registered
    8 registrants

  Register

  
  

  Join members of BHWF for an afternoon of community and supporting local non-profits at Hill Fest in Beacon Hill. There will be a beer garden, ice cream, and the annual dog parade! 

  We'll have a table set up to talk with visitors about BHWF and all the benefits our organization has to offer. Stop by to say hi, bring your friends, and/or volunteer for an hour or two!

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Meetup at Flour on the Common

  • When
    Tuesday, September 29, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Flour on the Common
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    8 registrants

  Join waitlist

  

  Catch up with fellow BHWF members over ice cream (or whatever else you would like to order) at Flour on the Common on Tuesday, September 29th. Hope to see you there! 

  Show details
• Curiosity Lab | The Brilliant Intern: A Hands-On AI Workshop

  • When
    Monday, October 05, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  

  The Brilliant Intern 

  A Hands-On AI Workshop for the Curious and the Skeptical

  Think of AI as a brilliant intern: it's read everything, it works fast, it's eager to help — and it will never once tell you it doesn't know the answer.

  Everyone's talking about AI. Almost no one will tell you plainly what it actually does, where it fails, or what you shouldn't put into it.

  Join us for a hands-on evening built for every comfort level — including complete beginners and cheerful skeptics. Bring your laptop. We'll be typing, not just listening.

  Together we'll cover:

  • What AI actually is, in plain English — and why it sounds so confident when it's wrong
  • What you should never type into a chat, and how to check your privacy settings
  • How AI is changing scams — and one simple thing to do with your family this week
  • Where it's genuinely useful — decoding an insurance letter, drafting the email you've been avoiding, planning a week of dinners
  • And where it absolutely should not be trusted

  You'll leave knowing how to ask better questions, when to close the laptop and call a real person, and a few things you'll actually use this week.

  No experience necessary. Skepticism welcome.

  Please create a free account at claude.ai before you arrive — we'll send instructions after you RSVP.  This event is hosted by Janine Jay.

  Show details
• Stitch and Sip

  • When
    Thursday, October 08, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Newbury St Boston, MA
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  
  

  Do you love to craft but never seem to find the time? Here’s your chance! Join us for a dedicated evening to finally work on that project you haven’t gotten around to—whether it’s needlework, collage, jewelry, or anything you love.

  Bring your own craft and your favorite drink, and enjoy a relaxing night of creativity, conversation, and connection. We’ll be gathering at a member’s apartment, so please let us know if you plan to bring a messy craft so we can prepare accordingly.

  Show details
• Remember the Ladies: Boston Walking Tour - $20 - register by 10/6!

  • When
    Saturday, October 10, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Meet at 283 Washington St, in front of Chipotle
  • Spaces left
    7

  Register

  Boston history has plenty of famous men—but what about the women who helped make it?

  Grab your walking shoes and join us for Remember the Ladies, a 90-minute stroll through Boston that puts the women of our city’s history center stage. We’ll hear fascinating stories, discover some characters you may have never met in the history books, and see familiar Boston streets through an entirely new lens.

  Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for a fun fall morning in the city, come walk, learn, and spend the morning with us!  

  Please bring $20 on the day of the tour, payable in cash or Venmo to our guide. 

  **This tour requires a minimum of 5 people to run. If we have fewer than 5 by October 6, we will notify registrants about cancellation. 

  
  

  Show details
• Esplanade Photography Walk

  • When
    Sunday, October 11, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Meet at Community Boating
  • Spaces left
    9
  • Registered
    1 registrant

  Register

  
  

  Join us for a free Sunday afternoon photography walk along the Esplanade on Sunday, 10/11! No photography experience necessary. Bring your phone or your professional camera, and come capture the fall colors, riverfront views and golden autumn light that make Boston so beautiful during the fall season.

  Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or simply love taking photos, it’s the perfect afternoon to get outside, explore the Esplanade and see the city through a new lens. 

  The group will plan to meet near the Community Boating building and start the walk from there.  

  Show details
• Speaker Forum: Kate Gilbert

  • When
    Tuesday, October 13, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Union Club, 8 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108
  • Spaces left
    75

  Register

  
  

  Kate Gilbert

  Building a Public Art City

  
  

  Cocktail Hour starts at 6pm. Speaker starts at 7pm.

  Seats are first come, first serve.

  Dress code business casual and bar is cash/Venmo/Zelle only- no cards.

  
  

  Show details
• Book Club (author joins us!): The Forest Becomes Her by Julie Carrick Dalton

  • When
    Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    The Union Club, 8 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108
  • Spaces left
    0

  Join waitlist

  
  

  It’s Revolutionary! 

  
  In advance of next month’s Forum speaker, Julie Carrick Dalton, we continue our journey along the path of the Revolution to Concord, reading her new novel:

  The Forest Becomes Her by Julie Carrick Dalton

  The author and BHWF member - Julie Carrick Dalton - will be joining us!

  
  

  “The Forest Becomes Her” is an evocative exploration of the power of multigenerational female relationships, the complexities of family and grief, the impacts of our choices, and our deep connections to a natural world filled with unexpected mysteries … all in the historic revolutionary town of Concord.

  The Forest Becomes Her centers around historic, bucolic Concord, Massachusetts, where a centuries-old forest has been removed to make way for a new, eco-friendly housing development. The locals are upset by the destruction, but out-of-towners like Hazel Stoddard are flocking to put down roots in their new guilt-free dream homes.

  Soon a tragedy leaves Hazel unmoored in her new life, and she begins to feel the pull of the absent forest. Hazel is not alone - her neighbors, real estate agent Stella Flint and teenage environmentalist Polly Bauer, each have their own trauma and relationship to the land. The three women are drawn together to save the last remaining oak tree, or they risk losing themselves to lingering shadows that only they can see.
  
  

  BOOK CLUB LOCATION - Meet us at the Union Club! 

  Logistics are the same as last season and as follows:

  Arrive early to grab a cocktail in the bar before heading up to our meeting location. Mindelynn will be in the bar area to greet you. You’ll pay her - cash or Venmo. She’s both a BHWF & Union Club member. For us to use the space, only a Union Club member can pay for the drinks. She’ll leave the bar area just before 7p so she can join the book group discussion.

  After you get your drink, head up to the 3rd floor Walker Stevenson Lounge.

  
  

  Be sure to register!
  

  Cozy, intimate space with limited seats for our small group discussion. Please register so we can make sure everyone has a seat.

  
  Union Club Reminder: Business casual attire & no jeans!
  

  
  

  
  

  ****

  
  

  
  

  SPECIAL NOTICE - BHWF Book Club Road Trip! 

  
  Join us for a leaf-peeping visit to Concord

  Saturday, October 24th*
  
  Read all about it on our event listing for October 24th

  *Date might be earlier pending foliage & weather. This also ties-in with our March book! 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Email Jackie & Maryellen for more information:

  
  

  jacmcbride@yahoo.com

  maryellencallanan@gmail.com

  
  

  Show details
• Mix and Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, October 21, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Liberty Hotel - 215 Charles St.
  • Spaces left
    7

  
  

  
  

  Join us to toast the start of fall at Liberty Hotel!

  *Please note: A credit card was required to hold this reservation. There is a cancellation fee per person. If you cannot attend, please text Kati or Jalpa no later than 24 hours prior so we can adjust accordingly with the waitlist. Any cancellation after that will be responsible for the cancellation fee.

  Thanks for your understanding!

  If you have any questions feel free to text Kati Livingston at 617-251-6378 or Jalpa Desai at 832-526-9471.

  Show details
• Boston After Dark: Ghosts, Legends & True Crime

  • When
    Thursday, October 22, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Boston Common Visitor Center, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02108
  • Spaces left
    15

  

  Boston's prettiest streets have the darkest stories. Join us after sundown for a walking tour through Boston Common, Beacon Hill, and historic downtown, exploring ghosts, legends, and true crimes from the city's past.

  We're thrilled that one of our own members, Amber Knight, is leading the tour. A Boston tour guide and storyteller, Amber will take us from old burying grounds to sites of hauntings, sharing the strange, unsettling, and sometimes unbelievable stories hiding in plain sight.

  Bring a friend, wear comfortable shoes, and dress for the weather. We'll be on our feet for about 60 minutes, walking roughly a mile over city sidewalks and brick pathways.

  Meets at Boston Common Visitor Center | Oct 22nd, 7:30p

  Tickets are priced at $15/person. Cancellations will only be honored up to 4 days beforehand.

  Show details
• BHWF Book Club Special Road Trip: Leaf-Peeping in Concord!

  • When
    Saturday, October 24, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Concord, MA
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  
  

  It’s Revolutionary!

  
  

  BHWF Book Club Special Road Trip

  Leaf-peeping in Concord, MA! 

  
  

  We’re hitting the road and heading to Concord for leaf-peeping and visits to some “revolutionary” points of interest tied to our book club selections this year!

  
  

  Like our book club, this is open to all BHWF members.
  Not necessary to be a book club regular!
  Talk with Jackie & Maryellen at the upcoming September Forum!

  
  

  Be quick to RSVP!
  Space is limited.
  Hope you can join us! 

  
  

  OUR LEAF-PEEPING DAY

  Our special field trip will hopefully be as easy and flexible as possible!

  • Once we arrive at the Concord Station, we can decide what we’d like to do first: Have an early lunch. OR begin walking around to take in the foliage and historic sites, and have lunch a bit later.
  • Dress as weather dictates and be prepared to walk!

  
  

  Sites to keep on our radar:

  Within walking distance of Concord Center are historic sites … all (hopefully) bursting with color:

  • Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
  • Old North Bridge
  • Minuteman National Historic Park
  • Old Manse
  • Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House
  • The Concord Museum
  • Emerson House
  • Downtown Concord 
  • PLUS a short Uber ride away is Walden Pond

  
  

  IMPORTANT TRAVEL & RENDEZVOUS GUIDANCE: 
  
  

  Traveling car-free

  In the spirit of keeping things simple, plan is to travel car-free by commuter rail. Roundtrip departure/arrival times below. 

  Driving?

  • If you plan to drive, meet us at the Concord Station train stop at 10:54a (there might be parking there or not too far away. We can figure that out when we’re there!)
  • Drivers should feel free to coordinate with others joining the field trip to carpool! Let Jackie and Maryellen know your plans so we know how you’ll be traveling.
    

  
  

  TRAIN SCHEDULE

  Commuter Rail (Fitchburg line) 

  
  WHEN 

  Saturday, October 24, 2026
  
  

  TIME

  Departure

  Depart Boston-North Station: 10:15a 

  Arrive Concord Station: 10:54a

  
  

  Return

  Depart Concord Station: 5:15p

  Arrive Boston-North Station: 6:01p

  
  

  Fare Tips*:

  • Arrive early so you have time to purchase your train tix. There can be a line. Give yourself a generous cushion of 20min or so. The train usually runs on time and won’t wait!
  • Purchase a $10 Commuter Rail Weekend Pass (unlimited commuter rail weekend travel)
  • Otherwise, fare is $19.50 RT ($9.75 one way)

  *Tix are non-refundable. So, might be best to buy tix at North Station day-of in case your plans change last minute.

  
  

  Links:

  Commuter Rail Schedule- Fitchburg line

  $10 Commuter Rail Weekend Pass

  
  

  Traveling on a different schedule?! 

  You can always arrive/depart at other times. Keep in mind that rendezvousing can get tricky if you arrive at a different time. Therefore, best to begin the day with us at the same time if possible to avoid unexpected challenges to connect with the group.

  Please call & text me (not sure I’ll see an email) -  Jackie -  if you’ll be arriving at a different time. I’ll do my very best to help you catch up with us!

  
  

  Rain or early color?! 

  This special road trip might be earlier pending foliage & weather. It might be difficult to have everyone pivot to a new date, though. So, a cancellation is a possibility. But we’re hopeful this date will stick! 

  
  

  Contact Jackie & Maryellen for more information:

  jacmcbride@yahoo.com - 617-852-3790

  maryellencallanan@gmail.com

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Curiosity Lab- Living with Purpose in Your Life and Career

  • When
    Wednesday, October 28, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Boston Public Library at Copley
  • Spaces left
    20

  An interactive workshop designed to help women clarify their purpose, reconnect with strengths, and explore fulfilling career directions—whether that means advancement, reinvention, entrepreneurship, or returning to the workforce.

  Participants will:

  • Reconnect with personal values and purpose.
    

  • Identify strengths, passions, and transferable skills.
    

  • Build the confidence needed to explore a new career path.
    

  • Learn frameworks for evaluating career options.

  • Create a personalized next-steps plan/networking ideas.

  Facilitated by Career and Executive Coaches, Maryellen Callanan and Suzanne Norman.

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Stitch and Sip

  • When
    Thursday, November 05, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Newbury St Boston, MA
  • Spaces left
    14

  
  

  Do you love to craft but never seem to find the time? Here’s your chance! Join us for a dedicated evening to finally work on that project you haven’t gotten around to—whether it’s needlework, collage, jewelry, or anything you love.

  Bring your own craft and your favorite drink, and enjoy a relaxing night of creativity, conversation, and connection. We’ll be gathering at a member’s apartment, so please let us know if you plan to bring a messy craft so we can prepare accordingly.

  Show details
• BHWF Book Club Special Road Trip: The Rockettes Christmas Spectacular in NYC! Time-Sensitive…RSVP ASAP - by 9/15 ideal!

  • When
    Saturday, November 07, 2026
  •  
    6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Location
    NYC
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  
  

  It’s Revolutionary!
  
  

  BHWF Book Club Special Road Trip

  The Rockettes Christmas Spectacular 

  Radio City Music Hall in NYC

  
  

  We’re hitting the road and heading to NYC to see the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular with possible visits to some additional “revolutionary” points of interest tied to our book club selections this and last year!

  
  

  Like our book club, this is open to all BHWF members.
  Not necessary to be a book club regular!
  Talk with Jackie & Maryellen at the upcoming September Forum!

  
  

  RSVP ASAP - by 9/15 ideal!

  Space is limited… and very time sensitive - tickets can increase in price/sell out

  Keep in mind:
  
  This will be non-refundable.
  
  This will be a very long day.
  
  This will also be a lot of high-kicking fun!
  
  Hope you can join us! 

  
  

  OUR ROCKETTES ROAD TRIP DAY

  Our special field trip day will hopefully be as easy and fun as possible!

  • Once we’re settled into our seats on the train, we can decide what we’d like to do first, before/after the show. While this will be a long day, it will fly by. We’ll be back on the train heading home sooner than expected. Attending the Rockettes show is the main goal. We’ll fit in as much as anything else as we can!
  • Dress as weather dictates and be prepared to walk!

  
  Sites to keep on our radar:
  

  Near Radio City Music Hall or a quick Uber/subway ride away:

  • Rockefeller Center - it’s possible the Christmas tree has arrived & is being decorated
  • The Frick Collection - museum tied to our book last year The Magnolia Palace. (Note: Once we have purchased train & Rockettes tickets, we can decide if we want to try get tickets to the Frick. It’s timed entry. Tickets will be non-refundable.)
  • Central Park
  • 5th Avenue shops
  • St. Patrick’s Cathedral
  • Times Square
  • So much more!

  
  IMPORTANT TRAVEL & RENDEZVOUS GUIDANCE: 
  

  All aboard… we’re traveling as a group & by train!

  In the spirit of keeping things simple & since this road trip has some time-sensitive and tricky moving parts upfront, we’ll be managing things on behalf of everyone as a group. 

  
  

  Important things to consider & coordination information 

  Here is an outline of the travel and some tricky coordination we’re doing upfront that could impact things.

  Note: This is a broad outline. Reach out to us with any questions. We want you to be confident in your RSVP!

  • Be sure you can do this when you register. 
  • This road trip is a same day, round trip.
  • This trip is non-refundable.*
  • We’re trying to be budget friendly. Therefore, we’re purchasing group tickets. (Amtrak discount is 60% for 8 tix. No discount for a 9th tix. So, we’re a group of 8!)
  • We’re trying to be time friendly - not too early departure and not too late return. But if tix prices spike/sell out, we’ll be on the early/late side. We’ll depart/return out of Back Bay Station. Amtrak group tix purchase requires everyone to have same itinerary.
  • We need 8 road trippers! If it takes too long to confirm our group of 8 so we can purchase tickets, this will likely fall through (prices too high/sold out). But we’ll try our very best!
  • Estimated cost (as of Sun 8/30): $150-$200pp (includes Amtrak & Rockettes tix.. pretty good, we think!)
  • To secure best price available, we ask that your RSVP is confirmation that this estimated price range works for you and you trust we’ll do our best when securing tickets. Again, lots of moving parts and changing prices daily. If cost goes above $200, we won’t make ticket purchases and will communicate the situation and that we’re considering cancelling. 
  • Very important: Once you RSVP, call/text/email Jackie promptly with your name and birthdate as printed on your drivers license. She needs this to purchase the train tickets. Firm requirement by Amtrak. And bring with your ID with you on trip. Amtrak might check to make sure your ID matches name on the ticket. Tickets are Non-Transferable!

  *Rockettes tickets are non-refundable. Amtrak … wildly complicated as a group purchase. They’re non-transferable. And, generally, also consider the tix non-refundable. If we purchase Flex tickets (our goal if avail & price not too high), a refund might be possible if all 8 tix are collectively cancelled. Call Jackie to explain!

  
  

  Traveling separately to NYC?!

  If you’ll be in NYC, please join us! If we know before we purchase the Rockettes tickets, we should be able to add you to the group purchase for the show. Otherwise, buy your ticket separately and we’ll see you before & after the show. And join us for lunch and while we cruise around the city! Reach out to Jackie & Maryellen to let us know!

  
  

  
  

  Hope you can join!

  Contact Jackie & Maryellen for more information:

  jacmcbride@yahoo.com - 617-852-3790

  maryellencallanan@gmail.com

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Speaker Forum: Julie Carrick Dalton

  • When
    Tuesday, November 10, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Union Club, 8 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108
  • Spaces left
    88

  Register

  
  

  Julie Carrick 

  Julie Carrick Dalton will discuss her new novel, The Forest Becomes Her, in the context of the greater cannon of Climate Fiction, a rapidly growing category of fiction that takes on themes related to climate change. She will explore the role environmental literature plays in generating conversations about climate crisis, and will discuss how novelists are imaging -- and possibly shaping -- the future of life on our rapidly changing planet.

  
  

  Cocktail Hour starts at 6pm. Speaker starts at 7pm.

  Seats are first come, first serve.

  Dress code business casual and bar is cash/Venmo/Zelle only- no cards.

  
  

  Show details
• An Evening with Elin Hilderbrand - Sign up ASAP, will sell out!

  • When
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Union Club of Boston
  • Spaces left
    22
  • Registered
    6 registrants

  Register

  
  

  The Union Club of Boston is delighted to welcome New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand for a special evening celebrating the release of her newest novel, The Thoroughbreds, the highly anticipated sequel to The Academy.

  The Thoroughbreds, co-authored with Hilderbrand’s daughter, Shelby Cunningham, returns readers to the rarefied world of Tiffin Academy, where a new school year brings college applications, complicated relationships, social rivalries, institutional intrigue—and secrets that refuse to stay buried.

  Union Club members and guests will enjoy an engaging author talk with Hilderbrand, followed by a book signing and an opportunity to meet one of New England’s most beloved contemporary authors. 

  Blackstone’s of Beacon Hill will be on hand with copies of The Thoroughbreds, The Academy, and a selection of Elin Hilderbrand’s other bestselling titles available for purchase. Following the talk, guests will have the opportunity to have their books personally signed by Elin Hilderbrand.

  Please note that only books purchased at the event may be brought through the signing line.

  
  

  Show details
• Mix and Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, November 18, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Oak Long Bar + Kitchen - 138 St. James Ave.
  • Spaces left
    6

  
  

  
  

  Join us to toast the start of holiday season at Oak Long Bar + Kitchen!

  *Please note: A credit card was required to hold this reservation. There is a cancellation fee per person. If you cannot attend, please text Kati or Jalpa no later than 24 hours prior so we can adjust accordingly with the waitlist. Any cancellation after that will be responsible for the cancellation fee.

  Thanks for your understanding!

  If you have any questions feel free to text Kati Livingston at 617-251-6378 or Jalpa Desai at 832-526-9471.

  Show details
• Book Club: The Spectacular by Fiona Davis (note: meeting date is a Wed vs usual Tues!)

  • When
    Wednesday, November 18, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    The Union Club, 8 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108
  • Spaces left
    12

  
  

  It’s Revolutionary!  

  
  This month our revolutionary journey takes us to NYC, reading: 

  The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

  
  

  Mesmerizing from start to finish, “The Spectacular” blends the demanding, dazzling history of the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes with a young woman’s fierce fight for self-determination. The Rockettes have a revolutionary tie to Boston with the first-ever college-level class in Rockettes precision dancing launched at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. 

  Step into the dazzling but dangerous world of 1950s Manhattan with The Spectacular. This gripping historical thriller follows 19-year-old Marion Brooks, who boldly rejects the suffocating expectations of suburban marriage to chase her dreams on the grand stage of Radio City Music Hall.
  

  As she endures the grueling, synchronized world of the legendary - and revolutionary - Rockettes, Marion finds a liberating sense of sisterhood and personal independence… until tragedy strikes when the real-life "Big Apple Bomber" terrorizes the theater and city, forcing Marion to risk everything she has built to protect her newfound freedom and the stage she fought so hard to stand on.

  Secrets, sleuthing, romance, and glittering kicklines - The Spectacular has it all!

  
  

  BOOK CLUB LOCATION - Meet us at the Union Club! 

  Logistics are the same as last season and as follows:

  Arrive early to grab a cocktail in the bar before heading up to our meeting location. Mindelynn will be in the bar area to greet you. You’ll pay her - cash or Venmo. She’s both a BHWF & Union Club member. For us to use the space, only a Union Club member can pay for the drinks. She’ll leave the bar area just before 7p so she can join the book group discussion.

  After you get your drink, head up to the 3rd floor Walker Stevenson Lounge.

  
  

  Be sure to register!
  

  Cozy, intimate space with limited seats for our small group discussion. Please register so we can make sure everyone has a seat.

  
  Union Club Reminder: Business casual attire & no jeans!

  
  

  
  

  ****

  
  

  
  

  SPECIAL NOTICE - BHWF Book Club Road Trip! 
  

  
  

  
  Join us to see the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular 

  at Radio City Music Hall in NYC

  Saturday, November 7th

  Read all about it on our event listing for November 7th

  
  
  Email Jackie & Maryellen for more information:

  jacmcbride@yahoo.com

  maryellencallanan@gmail.com

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Book Club: Private Sip & Shop at Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

  • When
    Monday, November 30, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Beacon Hill Books & Cafe, 71 Charles St., Boston, MA 02114
  • Spaces left
    33

  
  

  Let’s gather at Beacon Hill Books & Cafe 

  BHWF Book Club Private Sip & Shop!

  Come enjoy complimentary refreshments as we shop. Stock up on our book club’s monthly picks along with the bookstore’s beautifully curated collection of books and gifts. The holidays are just around the corner! 

  
  Be quick to RSVP. Space is limited.
  See you there!

  
  

  Email Jackie & Maryellen for more information:

  jacmcbride@yahoo.com

  maryellencallanan@gmail.com

  
  

  Click here to learn more about Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

  
  

  Show details
• Stitch and Sip

  • When
    Thursday, December 03, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Newbury St Boston, MA
  • Spaces left
    14

  
  

  Do you love to craft but never seem to find the time? Here’s your chance! Join us for a dedicated evening to finally work on that project you haven’t gotten around to—whether it’s needlework, collage, jewelry, or anything you love.

  Bring your own craft and your favorite drink, and enjoy a relaxing night of creativity, conversation, and connection. We’ll be gathering at a member’s apartment, so please let us know if you plan to bring a messy craft so we can prepare accordingly.

  Show details
• BHWF Book Club Special Road Trip: Nantucket Christmas Stroll! (stay tuned for details!)

  • When
    Saturday, December 05, 2026
  •  
    7:30 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Location
    Nantucket
  • Spaces left
    8

  
  

  It’s Revolutionary!
  
  

  BHWF Book Club Special Road Trip

  Nantucket Christmas Stroll 

  
  

  We’re hitting the road and heading to Nantucket for the annual to Nantucket Christmas Stroll!

  We’ll experience first-hand the spirit of the season on the charming Cape Cod island our holiday reads by Nantucket’s own Elin Hilderbrand  have transported us to these past few years. 

  
  

  Like our book club, this is open to all BHWF members.
  Not necessary to be a book club regular!

  Details are forthcoming.

  Meanwhile, save the date and keep an eye out for more information and opportunity to register!

  
  

  Keep in mind this will be a very long day.
  This will also be a lot of high-spirited, jolly good fun … Ho-Ho-Ho!

  
  

  When registration opens, be quick to RSVP.
  

  Space is limited.
  Hope you can join us! 
  
  

  Note: This road trip will have some tricky & time-sensitive moving parts upfront. Cancellations can impact this happening or not. So be sure you can do this when you register! Of course, if the weather outside is frightful once the date is upon us, this could fall through. But we’re going to try our very best! 

  
  

  
  

  Email Jackie & Maryellen for more information:

  jacmcbride@yahoo.com

  maryellencallanan@gmail.com

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Book Club: Winter Storms and Winter Solstice by Elin Hilderbrand

  • When
    Tuesday, December 15, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    The Union Club, 8 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108
  • Spaces left
    12

  
  

  It’s Revolutionary!  

  
  This month we make a return visit to Nantucket along our “revolutionary” road trip, reading:

  Winter Storms and Winter Solstice, the final two installments in Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Series*
  
  
  

  Massachusetts’ own - and now of Beacon Hill - Elin Hilderbrand practically put the “read” in beach reads. She’s the ultimate “Queen of Beach Reads” turned blockbuster “Book-to-Screen Phenom.”

  The final two installments of Elin Hilderbrand’s Winter Street series - Winter Storms and Winter Solstice - bring the beloved Quinn family's journey to a conclusion. Picking up right where the chaotic events of book two, Winter Stroll, left off, the family is still reeling from the cliffhanger of patriarch Kelley Quinn collapsing from exhaustion, eldest son Patrick serving time in prison, middle child Ava caught in a messy love triangle, and everyone desperately awaiting hopeful news about youngest son Bart, who was missing in action in Afghanistan. The family must now navigate these heavy personal challenges, including the difficult realities of health struggles and healing from past trauma. 

  Against the snowy, festive backdrop of Nantucket, the Quinns rally together to face life's transitions through endless holiday gatherings, unexpected new romances, and major family milestones. The resilience of the human spirit in the face of tragedy showcases a family that refuses to let hardships dull their joy.
  

  The final Winter Series installments make for an uplifting and inspiring celebration of love, survival, and the enduring power of family. 

  
  
  

  BOOK CLUB LOCATION - Meet us at the Union Club! 

  Logistics are the same as last season and as follows:

  Arrive early to grab a cocktail in the bar before heading up to our meeting location. Mindelynn will be in the bar area to greet you. You’ll pay her - cash or Venmo. She’s both a BHWF & Union Club member. For us to use the space, only a Union Club member can pay for the drinks. She’ll leave the bar area just before 7p so she can join the book group discussion.

  After you get your drink, head up to the 3rd floor Walker Stevenson Lounge.

  
  

  Be sure to register!
  

  Cozy, intimate space with limited seats for our small group discussion. Please register so we can make sure everyone has a seat.

  
  Union Club Reminder: Business casual attire & no jeans!

  
  

  
  

  ****

  
  
  

  SPECIAL NOTICE - BHWF Book Club Road Trip! 

  Join us for the Nantucket Christmas Stroll

  Saturday, December 5th

  Read all about it on our event listing for December 5th (If you don’t see it listed, it’s coming. Stay tuned!)

  
  
  

  
  
  

  Email Jackie & Maryellen for more information:

  jacmcbride@yahoo.com

  maryellencallanan@gmail.com

  
  

  Show details
• Mix and Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, December 16, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Carrie Nation - 11 Beacon St.
  • Spaces left
    7

  
  

  
  

  Join us to toast the start of holiday season at Carrie Nation!

  *Please note: A credit card was required to hold this reservation. There is a cancellation fee per person. If you cannot attend, please text Kati or Jalpa no later than 24 hours prior so we can adjust accordingly with the waitlist. Any cancellation after that will be responsible for the cancellation fee.

  Thanks for your understanding!

  If you have any questions feel free to text Kati Livingston at 617-251-6378 or Jalpa Desai at 832-526-9471.

  Show details
• Stitch and Sip

  • When
    Thursday, January 07, 2027
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Newbury St Boston, MA
  • Spaces left
    14

  
  

  Do you love to craft but never seem to find the time? Here’s your chance! Join us for a dedicated evening to finally work on that project you haven’t gotten around to—whether it’s needlework, collage, jewelry, or anything you love.

  Bring your own craft and your favorite drink, and enjoy a relaxing night of creativity, conversation, and connection. We’ll be gathering at a member’s apartment, so please let us know if you plan to bring a messy craft so we can prepare accordingly.

  Show details
• Speaker Forum: Nawal M. Nour

  • When
    Tuesday, January 12, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Union Club, 8 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108
  • Spaces left
    89

  Register

  
  

  Nawal M. Nour

  A passionate advocate for women’s health and rights, Dr. Nour is the founding director of the African Women’s Health Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an initiative dedicated to addressing the health and policy needs of women affected by female genital cutting (FGC).

  Cocktail Hour starts at 6pm. Speaker starts at 7pm.

  Seats are first come, first serve.

  Dress code business casual and bar is cash/Venmo/Zelle only- no cards.

  
  

  Show details
• Book Club: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

  • When
    Tuesday, January 19, 2027
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    The Union Club, 8 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108
  • Spaces left
    12

  
  

  It’s Revolutionary!  

  
  This new year, we continue our “revolutionary” road trip finding historic ties to Boston and beyond - the great beyond - and reading: 

  Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid 

  
  

  “Atmosphere” is a soaring exploration of the resilience, ambition, professional sacrifice, and profound courage required of the brave women who broke the glass ceiling to claim their place among the stars as America’s first female astronauts… all brought to extraordinary life by Massachusetts’ own & Emerson College grad Taylor Jenkins Reid. 
  

  Set in the early 1980s, Atmosphere captures a pivotal moment in history when NASA opened its doors to its very first class of female scientists and astronauts. The story centers on Joan Goodwin, an astrophysicist who breaks away from her quiet academic life to claim a spot as one of the first female astronaut candidates at Houston's Johnson Space Center. 
  

  To earn their places on the space shuttle, Joan and her trailblazing peers must navigate the daunting realities of a fiercely competitive, male-dominated field. It’s a pioneering mission of exhausting physical trials and constant professional scrutiny to prove their worth at every turn to an old-school agency heavily built on military and male egos. 
  

  Amid the isolation of their unique positions, Joan forms a deep camaraderie with her female peers, including a high-stakes love that must be keep secret to protect their careers in a strict, unaccommodating era. A harrowing and catastrophic space mission crisis is an unexpected ultimate test both personally and professionally.
  

  Atmosphere delivers a gripping and fast-paced tale that explores the transformative power of love, sacrifice, and human connection set against the backdrop of the stars.

  
  
  

  BOOK CLUB LOCATION - Meet us at the Union Club! 

  Logistics are the same as last season and as follows:

  Arrive early to grab a cocktail in the bar before heading up to our meeting location. Mindelynn will be in the bar area to greet you. You’ll pay her - cash or Venmo. She’s both a BHWF & Union Club member. For us to use the space, only a Union Club member can pay for the drinks. She’ll leave the bar area just before 7p so she can join the book group discussion.

  After you get your drink, head up to the 3rd floor Walker Stevenson Lounge.

  
  

  Be sure to register!
  

  Cozy, intimate space with limited seats for our small group discussion. Please register so we can make sure everyone has a seat.

  
  Union Club Reminder: Business casual attire & no jeans!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Email Jackie & Maryellen for more information:

  jacmcbride@yahoo.com

  maryellencallanan@gmail.com

  
  

  Show details
• Mix and Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, January 20, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    75 Chestnut - 75 Chestnut St
  • Spaces left
    7

  
  

  
  

  Join us to toast the New Year at 75 Chestnut!

  *Please note: A credit card was required to hold this reservation. There is a cancellation fee per person. If you cannot attend, please text Kati or Jalpa no later than 24 hours prior so we can adjust accordingly with the waitlist. Any cancellation after that will be responsible for the cancellation fee.

  Thanks for your understanding!

  If you have any questions feel free to text Kati Livingston at 617-251-6378 or Jalpa Desai at 832-526-9471.

  Show details
• Ladies Who Brunch

  • When
    Saturday, January 30, 2027
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Ma Maison - 272 Cambridge Street
  • Spaces left
    8

  
  

  
  

  Gather for some great company over a brunch at Ma Maison!

  Please note that if your plans change and you need to cancel, let us know 1 day in advance to avoid the restaurant's cancellation fee.  

  https://www.mamaisonboston.com/

  
  

  Show details
• Stitch and Sip

  • When
    Thursday, February 04, 2027
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Newbury St Boston, MA
  • Spaces left
    14

  
  

  Do you love to craft but never seem to find the time? Here’s your chance! Join us for a dedicated evening to finally work on that project you haven’t gotten around to—whether it’s needlework, collage, jewelry, or anything you love.

  Bring your own craft and your favorite drink, and enjoy a relaxing night of creativity, conversation, and connection. We’ll be gathering at a member’s apartment, so please let us know if you plan to bring a messy craft so we can prepare accordingly.

  Show details
• Speaker Forum: Alicia Towns Franken

  • When
    Tuesday, February 09, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Union Club, 8 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108
  • Spaces left
    95

  Register

  
  

  Alicia Towns Franken

  Excellence Already Exists: Building the Future of Wine

  What happens when talented people are given access to education, mentorship, and a community that believes in them? Through stories from her own career and the work of Wine Unify and Towns Wine Co., Alicia Towns Franken explores how investing in people strengthens businesses, transforms lives, and helps build a stronger, more resilient future for the wine industry.

  Cocktail Hour starts at 6pm. Speaker starts at 7pm.

  Seats are first come, first serve.

  Dress code business casual and bar is cash/Venmo/Zelle only- no cards.

  
  

  Show details
• Book Club: By Her Own Design: The Story of Ann Lowe, Society's Best-Kept Secret by Piper Huguley

  • When
    Tuesday, February 16, 2027
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    The Union Club, 8 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108
  • Spaces left
    13

  
  

  It’s Revolutionary!  

  
  For Black History Month, we take an epic adventure along the path of the Revolution from Massachusetts to the South, reading: 

  By Her Own Design: The Story of Ann Lowe, Society’s Best-Kept Secret

  by Piper Huguley 

  
  

  “By Her Own Design” chronicles the inspiring life and incredible untold story of Ann Lowe, a pioneering African American fashion designer who overcame racial barriers and rose from Jim Crow Alabama to become the premier dressmaker for New York’s high society… and First Lady Jackie Kennedy, whose wedding dress by Lowe is preserved at the JFK Library & Museum in Boston. Lowe was a trailblazer who made her way on her terms.

  Sweeping back across five decades, By Her Own Design explores Ann Lowe’s journey from learning to sew from her formerly enslaved grandmother to escaping an abusive marriage to pursue her creative ambitions. There’s high-stakes tension in 1953 when a pipe bursts at Lowe’s dress shop under suspicious circumstances and destroys Jacqueline Bouvier's highly anticipated wedding and bridesmaids’ dresses just days before her marriage to John F. Kennedy. As an African American designer who has fought every step of the way, Lowe knows this is only one struggle after a lifetime of them and refuses to let this disaster ruin her reputation.
  

  Despite facing relentless racial prejudice, segregation in design school, and systemic barriers that continuously denied her public credit, Lowe's unwavering perfectionism and artistic genius carried her forward. Ultimately, By Her Own Design is a powerful, tightly-paced celebration of a trailblazing woman who stitched her way into American history entirely on her own terms.
  

  
  

  BOOK CLUB LOCATION - Meet us at the Union Club! 

  Logistics are the same as last season and as follows:

  Arrive early to grab a cocktail in the bar before heading up to our meeting location. Mindelynn will be in the bar area to greet you. You’ll pay her - cash or Venmo. She’s both a BHWF & Union Club member. For us to use the space, only a Union Club member can pay for the drinks. She’ll leave the bar area just before 7p so she can join the book group discussion.

  After you get your drink, head up to the 3rd floor Walker Stevenson Lounge.

  
  

  Be sure to register!
  

  Cozy, intimate space with limited seats for our small group discussion. Please register so we can make sure everyone has a seat.

  
  Union Club Reminder: Business casual attire & no jeans!

  
  

  
  

  ****

  
  
  

  SPECIAL NOTICE - BHWF Book Club Road Trip! 
  

  
  Join us for  for a visit to the JFK Library & Museum

  Saturday, February 27th

  Read all about it on our event listing for February 27th (If you don’t see it listed, it’s coming. Stay tuned!)

  
  

  Email Jackie & Maryellen for more information:

  jacmcbride@yahoo.com

  maryellencallanan@gmail.com

  Show details
• Mix and Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, February 17, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Mariel - 10 Post Office Square
  • Spaces left
    7

  
  

  
  

  Join us to survive the winter at Mariel!

  *Please note: A credit card was required to hold this reservation. There is a cancellation fee per person. If you cannot attend, please text Kati or Jalpa no later than 24 hours prior so we can adjust accordingly with the waitlist. Any cancellation after that will be responsible for the cancellation fee.

  Thanks for your understanding!

  If you have any questions feel free to text Kati Livingston at 617-251-6378 or Jalpa Desai at 832-526-9471.

  Show details
• BHWF Book Club Special Road Trip: Visit to the JFK Library & Museum! (stay tuned for details!)

  • When
    Saturday, February 27, 2027
  •  
    1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Columbia Point Boston, MA 02125
  • Spaces left
    8

  
  

   It’s Revolutionary!
  

  BHWF Book Club Special Road Trip

  The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum in Boston!

  
  

  We’re hitting the road and heading to the JFK Library & Museum in Boston. We’ll take in the history of our 35th President and First Lady. While Jackie Kennedy’s famed wedding dress is too fragile to display, our visit will surely inspire interesting conversation surrounding our February book about the “revolutionary” African-American designer Ann Lowe who created the future First Lady’s gown under the most unthinkable turn of events and timeline.

  
  

  Like our book club, this is open to all BHWF members.
  Not necessary to be a book club regular!

  Details are forthcoming.
  

  Meanwhile, save the date and keep an eye out for more information and opportunity to register!

  
  

  
  When registration opens, be quick to RSVP.
  Space is limited.
  Hope you can join us! 

  
  

  Email Jackie & Maryellen for more information:

  jacmcbride@yahoo.com

  maryellencallanan@gmail.com

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Stitch and Sip

  • When
    Thursday, March 04, 2027
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Newbury St Boston, MA
  • Spaces left
    14

  
  

  Do you love to craft but never seem to find the time? Here’s your chance! Join us for a dedicated evening to finally work on that project you haven’t gotten around to—whether it’s needlework, collage, jewelry, or anything you love.

  Bring your own craft and your favorite drink, and enjoy a relaxing night of creativity, conversation, and connection. We’ll be gathering at a member’s apartment, so please let us know if you plan to bring a messy craft so we can prepare accordingly.

  Show details
• Speaker Forum: Dr. Lilit Garibyan

  • When
    Tuesday, March 09, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Union Club, 8 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108
  • Spaces left
    97

  Register

  
  

  Dr. Lilit Garibyan

  What if the next breakthrough in medicine begins with asking a question everyone else dismisses? In this personal and inspiring talk, Dr. Garibyan shares her journey from immigrating to the United States as a child fleeing conflict to becoming a Harvard physician-scientist and entrepreneur whose unconventional idea, using injectable ice as a therapy, grew into multiple startup companies developing entirely new treatments. Through stories of failure, perseverance, scientific discovery, and entrepreneurship, she explores how curiosity, resilience, and purpose can transform impossible ideas into innovations that improve lives.

  
  

  Cocktail Hour starts at 6pm. Speaker starts at 7pm.

  Seats are first come, first serve.

  Dress code business casual and bar is cash/Venmo/Zelle only- no cards.

  
  

  Show details
• Book Club: Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki

  • When
    Tuesday, March 16, 2027
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    The Union Club, 8 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108
  • Spaces left
    12

  
  

  It’s Revolutionary! 

  
  For Women’s History Month, our adventure along the path of the Revolution finds us back in Concord and reading:

  Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki

  
  

  “Finding Margaret Fuller” is an epic reimagining of America’s forgotten leading lady and the true mother of the women’s rights movement.

  A sweeping, fast-paced biographical novel, Finding Margaret Fuller is filled with hope, heartbreak, and a star-studded cast of historical icons. The story follows Fuller as she trailblazes through 19th-century New England, challenging rigid gender roles alongside literary titans like Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. Her fierce independence takes her from hosting intellectual salons in Boston to becoming America's first female foreign war correspondent in revolutionary Italy, where she finds both passionate love and immense danger.

  This inspiring novel is a powerful exploration of independence, intellectual ambition, adventure, and the heavy cost of living an unconventional life for a trailblazing pioneer - a woman who loved big and lived even bigger, transcending the restrictive roles ascribed to women and changing history for millions, all on her own terms.

  
  

  BOOK CLUB LOCATION - Meet us at the Union Club! 

  Logistics are the same as last season and as follows:

  Arrive early to grab a cocktail in the bar before heading up to our meeting location. Mindelynn will be in the bar area to greet you. You’ll pay her - cash or Venmo. She’s both a BHWF & Union Club member. For us to use the space, only a Union Club member can pay for the drinks. She’ll leave the bar area just before 7p so she can join the book group discussion.

  After you get your drink, head up to the 3rd floor Walker Stevenson Lounge.

  
  

  Be sure to register!
  

  Cozy, intimate space with limited seats for our small group discussion. Please register so we can make sure everyone has a seat.

  
  Union Club Reminder: Business casual attire & no jeans!

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

  Email Jackie & Maryellen for more information:

  jacmcbride@yahoo.com

  maryellencallanan@gmail.com

  Show details
• Mix and Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, March 17, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Yvonne's - 2 Winter Pl.
  • Spaces left
    7

  
  

  
  

  Join us to toast the start of spring at Yvonne's!

  *Please note: A credit card was required to hold this reservation. There is a cancellation fee per person. If you cannot attend, please text Kati or Jalpa no later than 24 hours prior so we can adjust accordingly with the waitlist. Any cancellation after that will be responsible for the cancellation fee.

  Thanks for your understanding!

  If you have any questions feel free to text Kati Livingston at 617-251-6378 or Jalpa Desai at 832-526-9471.

  Show details
• Stitch and Sip

  • When
    Thursday, April 08, 2027
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Newbury St Boston, MA
  • Spaces left
    15

  
  

  Do you love to craft but never seem to find the time? Here’s your chance! Join us for a dedicated evening to finally work on that project you haven’t gotten around to—whether it’s needlework, collage, jewelry, or anything you love.

  Bring your own craft and your favorite drink, and enjoy a relaxing night of creativity, conversation, and connection. We’ll be gathering at a member’s apartment, so please let us know if you plan to bring a messy craft so we can prepare accordingly.

  Show details
• Speaker Forum: Katie Firth

  • When
    Tuesday, April 13, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Union Club, 8 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108
  • Spaces left
    94

  Register

  
  

  Katie Firth 

  Small Shifts, Big Impact: Managing your energy for meaningful change

  What if one small shift could help you feel more energized, focused, and connected at work and in life?  In this session, Katie will introduce a practical framework for exploring holistic wellness, understanding where your energy comes from, where it goes, and how to direct it more intentionally to create sustainable, meaningful change.

  
  

  Cocktail Hour starts at 6pm. Speaker starts at 7pm.

  Seats are first come, first serve.

  Dress code business casual and bar is cash/Venmo/Zelle only- no cards.

  
  

  Show details
• Book Club (author joins us!): Love & Other Monsters by Emily Franklin

  • When
    Tuesday, April 20, 2027
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    The Union Club, 8 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108
  • Spaces left
    18

  
  

  It’s Revolutionary!  

  
  This month we wrap up our “Revolutionary Road Trip” with an epic adventure heading “across the pond,” and reading:  

  Love & Other Monsters by Emily Franklin

  The author - Emily Franklin - will be joining us!

  
  

  A seductive, atmospheric historical novel, “Love & Other Monsters” reimagines the forgotten woman behind the Frankenstein origin story, delivering a propulsive feminist reckoning exploring celebrity worship, complicated femininity, and the creation of monsters - both those penned on the page and those who walk among us… and compellingly brought to life by Massachusetts’ own, acclaimed author Emily Franklin.

  Love & Other Monsters transports readers to the infamous "Year Without a Summer" in 1816, where a climate disaster forces a group of brilliant, reckless young creatives to shelter together on the shores of Lake Geneva.

  At the center of this iconic gathering of literary giants is Claire Clairmont, the fiercely clever and dangerously loyal stepsister of Mary Shelley. Desperate to escape rigid societal expectations and a complicated role in Mary’s unconventional marriage, Claire charts her own path and initiates a scandalous affair with Lord Byron, drawing Mary and Percy Shelley into Byron’s orbit that fateful summer.. Trapped inside their storm-plagued villa, the companions turn private trauma into written art amidst intense rivalries, vanity, and deep sisterly wounds - dark secrets captured by Claire in a private journal that mysteriously disappears for decades. 

  This novel serves as a compelling untold origin story for Frankenstein. It reimagines how the psychological horror of their claustrophobic isolation - and the real-world monsters of betrayal and male arrogance inside the house - possibly sparked the creative fire for Mary Shelley’s legendary gothic masterpiece.

  
  

  BOOK CLUB LOCATION - Meet us at the Union Club! 

  Logistics are the same as last season and as follows:

  Arrive early to grab a cocktail in the bar before heading up to our meeting location. Mindelynn will be in the bar area to greet you. You’ll pay her - cash or Venmo. She’s both a BHWF & Union Club member. For us to use the space, only a Union Club member can pay for the drinks. She’ll leave the bar area just before 7p so she can join the book group discussion.

  After you get your drink, head up to the 3rd floor Walker Stevenson Lounge.

  
  

  Be sure to register!
  

  Cozy, intimate space with limited seats for our small group discussion. Please register so we can make sure everyone has a seat.

  
  Union Club Reminder: Business casual attire & no jeans!

  
  

  
  
  

  
  

  Email Jackie & Maryellen for more information:

  jacmcbride@yahoo.com

  maryellencallanan@gmail.com

  
  

  Show details
• Mix and Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, April 21, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Bubble Bath Back Bay - 408 Newbury St
  • Spaces left
    9

  
  

  
  

  Join us to toast the start of spring in the beautiful space at Bubble Bath Back Bay! A banquette has been reserved for our group, but we will try to get outdoor space on the roof deck if available day-of.

  *Please note: A credit card was required to hold this reservation. There is a cancellation fee per person. If you cannot attend, please text Kati or Jalpa no later than 24 hours prior so we can adjust accordingly with the waitlist. Any cancellation after that will be responsible for the cancellation fee.

  Thanks for your understanding!

  www.bubblebathboston.com

  If you have any questions feel free to text Kati Livingston at 617-251-6378 or Jalpa Desai at 832-526-9471.

  Show details
• Stitch and Sip

  • When
    Thursday, May 06, 2027
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Newbury St Boston, MA
  • Spaces left
    14

  
  

  Do you love to craft but never seem to find the time? Here’s your chance! Join us for a dedicated evening to finally work on that project you haven’t gotten around to—whether it’s needlework, collage, jewelry, or anything you love.

  Bring your own craft and your favorite drink, and enjoy a relaxing night of creativity, conversation, and connection. We’ll be gathering at a member’s apartment, so please let us know if you plan to bring a messy craft so we can prepare accordingly.

  Show details
• Mix and Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, May 19, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Long Bar & Terrace - 40 Trinity Pl
  • Spaces left
    7

  
  

  
  

  Join us to toast the start of summer at Long Bar & Terrace!

  *Please note: A credit card was required to hold this reservation. There is a cancellation fee per person. If you cannot attend, please text Kati or Jalpa no later than 24 hours prior so we can adjust accordingly with the waitlist. Any cancellation after that will be responsible for the cancellation fee.

  Thanks for your understanding!

  If you have any questions feel free to text Kati Livingston at 617-251-6378 or Jalpa Desai at 832-526-9471.

  Show details
• Mix and Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, June 16, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Alcove - 50 Love Joy Whrf
  • Spaces left
    7

  
  

  
  

  Join us to toast the summer at Alcove!

  *Please note: A credit card was required to hold this reservation. There is a cancellation fee per person. If you cannot attend, please text Kati or Jalpa no later than 24 hours prior so we can adjust accordingly with the waitlist. Any cancellation after that will be responsible for the cancellation fee.

  Thanks for your understanding!

  If you have any questions feel free to text Kati Livingston at 617-251-6378 or Jalpa Desai at 832-526-9471.

  Show details
• Mix and Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, July 21, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Contessa - 3 Newbury St
  • Spaces left
    7

  
  

  
  

  Join us to enjoy summer at Contessa!

  *Please note: A credit card was required to hold this reservation. There is a cancellation fee per person. If you cannot attend, please text Kati or Jalpa no later than 24 hours prior so we can adjust accordingly with the waitlist. Any cancellation after that will be responsible for the cancellation fee.

  Thanks for your understanding!

  If you have any questions feel free to text Kati Livingston at 617-251-6378 or Jalpa Desai at 832-526-9471.

  Show details
• Mix and Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, August 18, 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Avra/TBD
  • Spaces left
    7

  
  

  
  

  Join us to toast the start of fall at Avra/TBD!

  *Please note: A credit card was required to hold this reservation. There is a cancellation fee per person. If you cannot attend, please text Kati or Jalpa no later than 24 hours prior so we can adjust accordingly with the waitlist. Any cancellation after that will be responsible for the cancellation fee.

  Thanks for your understanding!

  If you have any questions feel free to text Kati Livingston at 617-251-6378 or Jalpa Desai at 832-526-9471.

  Show details