Boston Events: Sunday May 2, 2010

Free Sailboat Rides on Boston Harbor
Saturday, May 1 & Sunday, May 2, 2010
1pm to 5pm
Boston Sailing Center, Lewis Wharf, Boston 02110
617.227.4198
FREE

Boston Sailing Center is offering free sailing trips for sailors of all levels during its two day open house. Members of the public are invited to learn about the various sailing programs the center has to offer while relaxing on a 24 to 40 ft. sailboat as a sailing center staff demonstrates how its done. The free sailing trips will be offered on a first come first served basis; reservations are not accepted. For more information, visit Boston Sailing Center.



Somerville Open Studios
Saturday, May 1 & Sunday May 2, 2010
12pm to 6pm
Located at various locations in Somerville
617.398.0346
sos@somervilleopenstudios.org
FREE

Over 300 artists living and working in Somerville will welcome the public into their homes, work studios and galleries where their artwork will be available to view and purchase. This 2 day event will make the annual Somerville Open Studios event 12 years old. Types of artwork on display will include photography, painting, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry and more. For a map of all sites open to visitors, check here. For more information on Somerville Open Studios click here. Note that art site hopping by foot or bike is strongly encouraged but for a list of parking lot locations, view this link.


Harvard Square Mayfair
Sunday, May 2, 2010
12pm to 6pm
Harvard Square, Cambridge
(617) 491-3434
All Ages
FREE

6 streets. 200 merchants. 40 food tents. 5 stages of music and dance. The annual Mayfair Festival will bring art, entertainment and food to six streets in Harvard Square: JFK Street, Brattle Street, Mass. Ave, Church St. and Eliot Street Triangle. New events this year include a grilling competition with Linebacker Adalius Thomas and a hair-cut-a-thon with area salons. For more information on the Mayfair, click here.


Family Fishing Festival in Brookline
Sunday, May 2, 2010
9am to 12pm
Brookline Reservoir, Rte. 9 at Sumner Rd., Brookline
(508) 389-6309
All Ages
$5/Family with pre-registration


MassWildlife and the Brookline Recreation Department are giving you and your family access to the Brookline Reservoir where along with fishing instruction you can learn things like safety, ethics and the equipment required for the sport. All ages and levels of experience are invited to participate. Fishing equipment and bait will be available but only in a limited quantity so you are encouraged to bring your own if you have it. Prior registration is strongly recommended and will get you a discounted rate of $5 per family. Call Program Coordinator Jim Lagacy at (508) 389-6309 or send an email to jim.lagacy@state.ma.us.


India Jazz Suites: Pandit Chitresh Das and Jason Samuels Smith
Friday, April 30 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, May 1 @ 8:00pm
Sunday, May 2 @ 3pm
Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave. Boston, 02110
617-478-3100
$40

Indian Kathak Master, Pandit Chitresh Das and Emmy-Award Winning Tap Dancer, Jason Samuels Smith will collaborate for the Boston Premiere of "India Jazz Suites:Kathak Meets Tap". Put a little classical Indian Music and Jazz to accompany them to make for a musical and dance performance like you've never seen before. Get Tickets


Jeff Czekaj at Brookline Booksmith
Sunday, May 2, 2010
11am
Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St. Brookline 02446
617-566-6660
All Ages
FREE

Brookline Booksmith is calling it a "dance party" for real kids as well as kids masquerading as grownups. Jef Czekaj, comic book artist, aka DJ Mark E. Moon of Big Digits hip hop group of Boston, will be at the store promoting his latest book "Hip & Hop Don't Stop", a feel good story that uses a rap battle between a turtle and a rabbit to teach a lesson about friendship.


Free Family Movie, Up, @ BPL
Sunday, May 2, 2010
2pm to 3:40pm
Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Rabb Lecture Hall, Boston 02116
617-536-5400
FREE

Boston Public Library presents a free showing of 2009 Disney/Pixar family comedy, Up, by Academy Award Nominated Director, Pete Docter (Monsters, INC.). Watch Trailer.






Families Connect Dance Workshop & Performance
Sunday, May 2, 2010
1:30pm to 3pm
3pm- Free performance
Boston Center for the Arts, Rehearsal Hall A in the Calderwood Pavillion, 537 Tremont St. Boston
617-456-1132
FREE (space limited)


For this Family Connects Workshop with Boston Center for the Arts Dance Resident Artist, Anikai Dance, children will be introduced to dance forms such as Brazillian Capoeira and Indian Bharata Natyam. This workshop is free but space is limited so be sure to call ahead to make sure there will be a spot open for your child. There will be a free performance of this style of dance following the workshop at 3pm.




Weeds as Feeds: Edible Plant Walk
Sunday, May 2, 2010
4pm to 6pm
Franklin Park, 1 Franklin Park Road, Dorchester, 02121
617.442.4141
FREE

Local Naturalist and Author, Pam Kristan, will lead a tour of Franklin Park focused on the various plants that offer medicinal or nutritional benefits. Learn about and discover new plants to use for cooking and bring a trowel and bag if you are interested in harvesting. The group will meet at the Williams Street Entrance of Franklin Park on Forest Hills Street. RSVP to rsvp@franklinparkcoalition.org.