Boston Events: May 9, 2010 (Mother's Day)

Lilac Sunday at the Arboretum
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10am to 4pm
Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain
617.524.1718
All Ages
FREE

You and your family are invited to spend an activity packed day at the Arnold Arboretum for the celebration of the lilac flowering plant. Festivities are planned between the hours of 10am and 4pm including dance performances and of course, tours of the lilacs. And for this special occasion only, visitors are welcome to picnic. Lilac Sunday


Ducklings Day Childrens Parade
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10:30am (Parade @ 12pm Noon)
Boston Public Garden, Boston 02116
617-266-5669
All Ages
$25/Family

Children of all ages are invited to the Boston Public Garden to take part in a celebration of the Childrens Book Classic, "Make Way for Ducklings" by Robert McCloskey. The Harvard University Marching Band will lead the kids, who are encouraged to dress up as their favorite ducky characters, in a parade in which they retrace the steps of the ducks as told in the book. The parade will begin at noon but get there as early as 10:30am to pre-register and enjoy the entertainment. The meeting place is on the Boston Common at the base of the Shaw Memorial below the State House. Stick around after the parade to enjoy birthday cake for the Friends of Public Gardens' 40th Anniversary. For more info and tickets, Ducklings Day Parade



Stone Zoo: Free Day for Moms
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10am to 6pm
Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, 02180
781-438-5100
FREE for Moms

All Moms get free admission to Stone Zoo on May 9, Mother's Day.



Franklin Park Zoo: Free Day for Moms
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10am to 6pm
Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Rd., Dorchester, 02121
617-541-LION (5466)
FREE for Moms

All Moms get free admission to Franklin Park Zoo on May 9, Mother's Day.



Mothers Day Mixed Media Art Workshop
Sunday, May 9, 2010
1pm to 3pm
Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave., Boston 02210
617-478-3100
Price Varies

Mothers and children are invited to Drawings: Layered, Upside-Down and Reassembled, a special Mother's Day Workshop at the Institute of Contemporary Art. Families will have the opportunity to represent their family structure through unique art forms with a variety of provided tools and materials. The workshop costs $30 for a nonmember adult and one child; additional adults are $15 and each additional child is $10.


Moms Rock! Brunch @ Hard Rock Cafe
Sunday, May 9, 2010
9am to 12pm Noon
Hard Rock Cafe Boston, 22-24 Clinton St., Boston 02109
617-424-7625
All Ages
$13.95/Adults, $9.95/Kids, Free/Children 2 and under

Hard Rock Cafe and New England Aquarium have collaborated to bring you and your family a special Mother's Day Brunch. Get the opportunity to meet and greet animal characters (Rockhopper Penguins) from the Aquarium while, of course, enjoying your meal surrounded by unique rock' n 'roll memorabilia at the Hard Rock Cafe. Then afterward, head over to the New England Aquarium with the free admission voucher that all moms attending the brunch will receive for a full day of fun. To reserve a spot for your family, RSVP to Ashley at ashley_gonyaw@hardrock.com or 617-424-7625.


Stone Zoo: Free Day for Moms
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10am to 6pm
Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, 02180
781-438-5100
FREE for Moms

All Moms get free admission to Stone Zoo on May 9, Mother's Day.



Franklin Park Zoo: Free Day for Moms
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10am to 6pm
Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Rd., Dorchester, 02121
617-541-LION (5466)
FREE for Moms

All Moms get free admission to Franklin Park Zoo on May 9, Mother's Day.



FilmRodrigo D.: No Future (Rodrigo D. no futuro) w/
Special Appearance by Director Victor Gaviria
Sunday, May 9, 2010
7pm
Carpenter Center for the Arts, 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge, 02138
(617) 495-4700
$12

Harvard Film Archive presents Rodrigo D.: No Future (Rodrigo D. no futuro) by Director Victor Gaviria about a character who, in the midst of poverty, abandons his dreams of becoming a drummer in a punk band and turns to a life of violent crime. This film is noted for Gaviria's skillful blend of realism with other styles and for the use of music to show a contrast of happiness in the life of Rodrigo D. Rodrigo D.: No Future was the first film directed by Gaviria, who will make a special appearance at the screening on May 9th. (Note: Gaviria will also be present for screenings of his films The Rose Seller (La vendedora de rosas) on May 7th and Additions and Subtractions (Medellin: sumas y restas) on May 8th; both, also, at the Carpenter Center for the Arts).


Aqua Teen Hunger Force (ATHF) @ The Wilbur
Sunday, May 9, 2010
7pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston 02116
(617) 248-9700
$25
Dave Willis and Dana Snyder, of original Adult Swim animation Aqua Teen Hunger Force (ATHF) will appear live on May 9th at The Wilbur Theatre to deliver a performance with the show's lead characters "Master Shakes", "Frylock" and "Meatwad". Get Tickets.