In most planetariums, the massive overhead screen permanently plays the role of a starry night sky, but not at the Museum of Science. Its planetarium rotates through a round-up of popular shows, and some have nothing to do with outer space! In addition to movies starring Mars and the constellations, the planetarium also plays host to audio-visual concerts set to tunes by David Bowie, Beyonce, and many other modern artists.

This is just one example of the ways the Museum of Science stays on the cutting edge. It plays host to more than 30 exhibits that explore the various facets of science, from the way the world generates energy to the history of the dinosaurs. Stop by the Butterfly Garden to meet living, breathing examples of Mother Nature or check out the Energized! exhibit to learn more about the eco-friendly ways electricity can be created. You can even see turtles and porcupines at the Live Animal Care Center within the museum.

Anthony Gesualdi doesn’t believe in being politically correct, which is why you can always trust he’s going to give you his unbiased opinion. It’s also why he named his tour company Boston’s Politically Incorrect North End Tours. Anthony also happens to be a native of the North End, also referred to as Little Italy, so he has the inside scoop on its best spots—not just the tourist traps.

He hosts Lunch in Little Italy and a Mama Mia Dinner tours, which both include a stop at Mama Maria’s house—Anthony’s own mother. She’s well-versed in the traditions of Italian cooking, and if you opt for the dinner tour, you actually get to enjoy a full meal crafted by her own two hands. That includes fresh pasta, classic Italian gravy, meatballs, and sausage. On the lunch tour, you’ll grab a small bite at Mama Maria’s before heading out to explore the rest of the North End’s delis, markets, and historic sites.

Treat your sweet tooth with a one-of-a-kind excursion with Tipsy Chocolate Tours. Chocolate expert Anne Wright started this chocolate-lover’s dream tour after years of working as a chocolatier, studying chocolate, and leading chocolate tours. 

A Tipsy Chocolate Tour brings together talking about and making chocolate, along with plenty of tasting. Options include walking tours in the Back Bay or Beacon Hill, truffle making classes, and in-depth tasting and discussions with a chocolate expert. And they didn’t forget the libations. There are plenty of chocolate cocktails and booze-infused samples on each tour option to put the tipsy in their name. Tipsy Chocolate Tours make a fun trip for gal pals, sexy date night activity, or a fresh alternative to the same old bridal or baby shower. They even have a Naughty and Nice bachelorette package where they come to you and bring all the materials for one sweet party. Learn more about the different touring and tasting options on their website.