Boston Events: May 23, Sunday

Boston Theatre Marathon
Sunday, May 23rd
12pm Noon - 10pm
Boston Center for the Arts, Stanford Calderwood Pavillion, 527 Tremont St., Boston
617.353.5443
$25/Advance, $30/Door

The Boston Playwrights' Theatre 12th Annual Boston Theatre Marathon will feature 50 ten minute plays by 50 New England Playwrights presented by 50 New England Theatre Companies, all in a span of ten hours. The Boston Theatre Marathon is made possible through a grant from The Humanities Foundation at Boston University and will showcase some of the best of the Boston area's Playwrights, Actors and Directors. Proceeds from this Boston theater event will benefit the Theater Community Benevolent Fund. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $30 or in advance for $25.



They Might Be Giants Family Concert
Sunday, May 23, 2010
12pm & 3pm (Sold Out)
The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington
781-646-4TIX (4849) (tickets)
All Ages
$22

They Might Be Giants, alternative rock band and present time creators and performers of children's music will be at The Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA to play a concert for families, to benefit the Boston by Foot non-profit. They will be performing songs for families and kids that both educate and entertain, including tunes from their latest album, Here Comes Science. Get They Might Be Giants Tickets.



Food Not Bombs 30th Anniversary Festival
May 23, 2010
12pm to 5pm
Boston Common, Park Street T Stop., Tremont St & Park St. Boston
All Ages
FREE

Food Not Bombs, the group of anti-nuclear activists who cook for peace began as a small group in Cambridge, MA and now exist all over the world. On May they will hold a festival to celebrate their 30th Anniversary at the Boston Common, near the Park Street T Stop. One can expect to find live music and theatre, informational materials, kids' activities and of course, food. Food Not Bombs


All You Can Eat Hot Dogs, Sausages and Sundaes
Sunday, May 23, 2010
12pm Noon to 5pm
Suffolk Downs, 111 Waldemar Ave., East Boston
617-783-3333
All Ages
$15/Advance, $20/Door, Free/Kids 5 and Under

The Phantom Gourmet's Annual Hot Dog Safari is back again, to take place at Suffolk Downs in East Boston, to raise money for The Joey Fund and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Hot Dog Safari will deliver plenty of activities for adults and kids of all ages to enjoy. Make sure to how up with an empty stomach to take advantage of all you can eat hot dogs, sausages and ice cream sundaes. Additional festivities will include a Hot Dog Eating Contest, Live horse racing, balloons, clowns and face painting and carnival style rides for kids. Buy tickets in advance online, by phone (1-800-MY-SEATS) or at certain Ace Ticket Locations.


Auto Museum Lawn Event: Cadillac Day
Sunday, May 23, 2010
10am to 3pm
Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton Street Brookline 02445
617-522-6547
All Ages
$10/Car Registration (Driver and 1 Guest), Spectators: $10/Adult, $5/Military, Seniors, Students, Kids 6-12, FREE/Children under age 6

The Lawn Event Season at Larz Anderson Auto Museum will kickoff with Cadillac Day, sponsored by New England Region of Cadillac LaSalle Club. Come hang out with fellow classic car enthusiasts with your own Cadillac or as a spectator. This event is suitable for adults as well as kids of all ages. Pre-Register your car



Uncle Moishy in Concert
Sunday, May 23, 2010
2pm to 3:30pm
Brookline High, 113 Greenough Street, Brookline, MA 02446
(617)731-5330
All Ages
$10 (Children Under Age 2 get in free)

Uncle Moishy, the Jewish Entertainer for kids, will appear live in concert at Brookline High School on May 23rd. The event is sponsored by New England Hebrew Academy and is recommended for kids aged 0-12. Purchase Tickets



Fabulous Trees of JP: Bike Ride Tour
Sunday, May 23, 2010
10am-11am
Ferris Wheels, 66 South Street, Jamaica Plain, 02130
617-524-BIKE (2453)
All ages bike riders
FREE

Rich Gargiulo, Landscaper and Arborist will lead a bike ride tour around Jamaica Plain to identify and discuss 10 unique trees of the JP Boston neighborhood that are believed to be exceptional in their existence. The bike ride tour will move at a slow, easy pace and all members of the family are invited to participate. The group will meet at 10am in front of the Ferris Wheels Bike Shop.

Things to Do With Kids in Boston: May

Green Apple Kids Band
Saturday, May 1, 2010
10:30am
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline 02446
617-734-2501
Ages 3+
$8/Kids, $10/Adults

The Green Apple Kids Band consists of three human members Steve, Jackie and Rob and one puppet known as Willa the Worm. They perform in such a way that makes learning fun with songs and dances about such Earth-conscious topics as recycling and nature. Get tickets.



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.




22nd Annual Return of Swans to Pubic Garden
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
11am
Public Garden, Beacon St. & Charles St., Boston 02116
All Ages
FREE

Every Spring the Return of Boston's famous and beloved swans (Romeo and Juliet) makes for quite an occasion. This year is no exception. On May 4, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Boston Parks Commissioner Antonia Pollak, and Four Seasons Hotel Boston General Manager Bill Taylor will lead a celebration in the Public Garden to welcome the swans back to their "lagoon". Festivities will be offered in the form of a brass band, face painting and food vendors offering refreshments and free samples. There will also be a parade beginning at 11:30am at the conrer of Beacon St. and Charles St. by the Make Way For Ducklings statue.


Sound Science Fun!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
3:30pm
Club Passim, 47 Palmer Street, Cambridge
617-491-2382
Kids of all ages
$5/Kids, $8/Members, $10/Non-Members

As part of the Passim Culture for Kids series, Club Passim presents "Sound Science Fun!" an interactive lesson about instruments and sound. Audience members will be encouraged to sing along with various catchy tunes and some will have the opportunity to participate in demonstrations on stage. More Info


A Tribute to Mothers: Free Performance Event
Saturday, May 8, 2010
11am to 3pm
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, Wharf District Parks, Boston
617-292-0020
All Ages
FREE

The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy invites all mothers and their families out for a free day of performances by the Boston Ballet and Boston Ballet Orchestra with Conductor Jonathon McPhee. The event, geared to celebrate all mothers out there promises to include pampering for moms along with activities for children. A Tribute to Mothers


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




Live Music by Magnolia
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
2pm
Maria Baldwin Elementary School, 28 Sacramento St., Cambridge
617-491-2382
All Ages
$5 Suggested Donation for families, Free for after school programs

Passim Culture for Kids and Agassiz Baldwin Introducing Art present a live music concert by Louisiana band, Magnolia. Alan Bradbury, Michelle Kaminsky and Martin Grosswendt bring you an afternoon of upbeat Cajun French music as they sing and play songs familiar to Louisiana traditions. Unique instruments to be used include the accordion, triangle and fiddle.



Childrens' Concert w/ Sara Wheeler and Little Groove
Saturday, May 22, 2010
10:30am
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
Ages 5 and up
$8/Kids, $10/Adults

Sara Wheeler, internationally recognized acoustic folk artist and her group Little Groove, which was formed in 2006 and has been writing and performing hundreds of upbeat, educational children songs ever since, will appear live in concert at the Coolidge Corner Theatre on May 22. Get Tickets


Teddy Bear Check-Up Day
Saturday, May 22, 2010
11am to 3pm
Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, 02180
781-438-5100

May 22nd is Teddy Bear Check-Up Day at Stone Zoo. Kids are invited to bring in their teddy bear for a check up by Zoo Staff. The day will also include a parade your child and teddy bear can partake in as well as two presentations of the Keeper Encounters Show featuring Stone Zoo's black bears, Smoky and Bubba (at 11:30am and 1:30pm). As if that weren't enough there will also be a Moovin' and Groovin' Interactive Concert from 12:30pm to 1:30pm with Special Guest, Su Eaton.


Kids Hands On Design Workshop @ ICA
Saturday, May 29, 2010
10am to 4pm
Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave, Boston 02210
617-478-3100
Ages 12 and under
FREE

As part of the Play Date events series, the Institute of Contemporary Art invites kids 12 and under and their families for a free tour of the museum and a hands on design workshop where they will be able to redesign the City of Boston and make a few souvenirs to take home. At 2pm, MIT Urban Designers will lead a hands on class in the Art Lab involving idea for the Boston Waterfront.



Looney Tunes Weekend @ The Coolidge
Saturday May 29 & Sunday, May 30
10:30am
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
Ages 3 and up
$5/Kids, $7/Adults

The Looney Tunes Weekend at Coolidge Corner Theatre was originally scheduled as part of the weekend Kids Shows series of events but anyone who appreciates the classic WB animated Looney Tunes series will enjoy this weekend long presentation of the original cartoons. Get Tickets

Boston Events: Saturday, May 8, 2010

A Tribute to Mothers: Free Performance Event
Saturday, May 8, 2010
11am to 3pm
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, Wharf District Parks, Boston
617-292-0020
All Ages
FREE

The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy invites all mothers and their families out for a free day of performances by the Boston Ballet and Boston Ballet Orchestra with Conductor Jonathon McPhee. The event, geared to celebrate all mothers out there promises to include pampering for moms along with activities for children. A Tribute to Mothers




May Fair Flea Market
Saturday, May 8, 2010
10am to 3pm
Belmont United Methodist Church, 421 Common St., Belmont, 02472
617-489-0730
All Ages
FREE

On May 8, Belmont United Methodist Church will host their annual May Fair, a flea market type of event with lots of homemade products, jewelry and other various knick knacks and goods available to browse and purchase. The May Fair is free to enter and donations will be accepted to go toward the Belmont Food Pantry.




Comedian Lisa Lampanelli at The Wilbur
Saturday, May 8, 2010
7pm and 9:45pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St. Boston, 02116
617-248-9700
$42 -$62

Comedian Lisa Lampanelli, described by Jim Carrey as "More than a standup--a standout," can regularly be seen on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", Howard Stern's Sirius Satellite Radio shows and Comedy Central. She also has been one of the few white comedian's to perform on BET's "Comic View". You might have also seen her one hour comedy special "Long Live the Queen" recently on HBO. Get tickets from Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000.


Gracias, Mama-Mother's Day Concert w/ Sol Y Canto
Saturday, May 8, 2010
7:30pm to 10pm
Regattabar @ the Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, 02138
(617) 661-5000
$20

The Puerto Rican/Argentine band, Sol Y Canto, will give a special concert in honor of Mothers Day on Mothers Day Eve, May 8, at The Charles Hotel Regattabar making it a 3rd Annual event. The past two years shows have sold out. The family band will perform a lineup of Latin American Classics. You can expect to hear the Salsa style Mothers Day song called Madre and Blue Skies, which will be sung by the 14 year old twin girls of the band, along with many many more great songs that the whole family can enjoy. Purchase Tickets


Chitty Chitty Bang Bang @ The Coolidge
Saturday, May 8, 2010
10:30am
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St.,Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
Ages 5 and up
$5/Kids, $7/Adults

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the classic 1968 Musical starring Dick Van Dyke, will be showing at Coolidge Corner Theatre as part of the Kids Show weekend series.




Stag Films After Midnite
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Midnight
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline 02446
(617) 734-2501
$10

Coolidge After Midnite presents Dennis Nyback's Forbidden Cinema: STAG PARTY SPECIAL, a night full of 5 of the best ever Stag Film shorts, and a handful of other examples of erotic cinema known as "nudie cuties", "tease films" and "Soundies". If you like hard core sex movies, especially those that were made when such a thing was strongly forbidden, this after midnite presentation just might be the thing for you. To view the entire list of programming and get tickets, go here.


Film:Additions and Subtractions (Medellin: sumas y restas) w/
Special Appearance by Director Victor Gaviria
May 8, 2010
7pm
Carpenter Center for the Arts, 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge, 02138
(617) 495-4700
$12


The Harvard Film Archive will show a screening of Additions and Subtractions (Medellin: sumas y restas), a film portraying the Colombian drug trade during the 1980s and its effect on the middle class. The film was directed by Victor Gaviria, who will make a special appearance at the May 8th screening.


Newtowne School Spring Fair
Saturday, May 8, 2010
10am to 2pm
Newtowne School, 11 Garden St., Cambridge, 02138
(617) 354-0919
All Ages
FREE

Newtowne School will hold its Annual Spring Fair fundraiser on May 8th. Admission is free and money raised from raffles, food and a rummage sale inside will benefit the Newtowne's Scholarship Fund. Kids of all ages can have fun at this event, which will offer the following activities:

*Live Animal Show
*Bouncy Castle
*Live Music Band
*Face Painting
*Rummage Sale
*Raffle
and more.




Fresh Pond Day Festival
Saturday, May 8, 2010
10am to 2pm (Rain OR Shine)
2 Locations: Fresh Pond-250 Fresh Pond Parkway & Maher Park- 650 Concord Ave., Cambridge
fpr@cambridgema.gov
All Ages

On Saturday, May 8, take the family out to the Fresh Pond and watch as the reservation transforms into a bustle of activity and entertainment. Two locations are reserved fore the 3rd Annual Fresh Pond Day Festival. Check out 250 Fresh Pond Parkway and experience Fire Dept., Paramedic and Dive Team demonstrations, interactive art displays, the Fresh Pond Scavenger Hunt, tours of the Water Treatment Plant and Native Plant Garden, Lusitania Wildlife Tours, and lots more. Or visit Maher Park at 650 Concord Ave. for Butterfly Meadow Nature Walks, an interactive storywalk for kids, beekeeping display, and a musical performance at 12:30pm. See the Fresh Pond Day flier for a full list of festival activities.

Boston Events: Sunday, May 16, 2010

Emerging America Performing Arts Festival
Friday May 14 through Sunday, May 16, 2010
Various Locations in Boston and Cambridge

Brought to you by A.R.T. American Repertory Theater, Huntington Theatre Company and Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, the Emerging America 3-day festival will showcase the latest work in American Contemporary Theater. For details, refer to the
Schedules of Events, which vary by day and are distributed among three Boston and Cambridge performance venues. A kickoff festival, parade and party is planned for Sunday, May 2 to coincide with Harvard Business Association's annual Mayfair Event.


SoWa Art Walk
Saturday, May 15- Sunday, May 16, 2010
11am to 6pm
All Ages
FREE

The South of Washington Street area (aka SoWa) of the South End in Boston will hold its annual Spring Art Walk on the weekend of the 15th of May. Between the hours of 11am and 6pm, the public is invited (and encouraged!) to visit artists in their studios while strolling admidst the many cafes, boutiques and restaurants also celebrating the Art Walk event.
SoWa Art Walk


SoWa Open Market
Sundays, May 16- October
10am to 4pm
460 Harrison Ave., South End, Boston
All Ages
FREE

If you enjoy browsing unique artistic creations by local artists, the SoWa Open Market can be your Sunday afternoon delight. Every Sunday from May 16 through October between 10am and 4pm, the South End's SoWa neighborhood presents live music, fresh food and produce markets, and tent after tent of photographers, painters, potters, glass artists, jewelry designers, etc with great items to sell. Note that the
SoWa Sundays Open Market has moved to 460 Harrison Avenue, just down the street from its previous location.


Birds and Bards Festival Family Concert
Sunday, May 16, 2010
11am
Forest Hills, 95 Forest Hills Ave, Jamaica Plain, 02130
617.524.0128
All Ages
$12/Nonmembers, $10/Members, Free/Children Under Age 14

As part of the Birds and Bards Festival, the Solar Winds Quintet will perform the Peter and the Wolf Folk Tale as it was set to music by Sergei Prokovief. The flute, oboe, clarinet and french horn will accompany a narration of the tale.


Horticultural Walking Tour of Forest Hills Cemetery
Sunday, May 16, 2010
2pm
Forest Hills, 95 Forest Hills Ave., Jamaica Plain, 02130
617.524.0128
All Ages
$9


Historian Anthony Sammarco will lead a tour of the Forest Hills Cemetery grounds exploring the fruits, trees and flower creations by 19th Century Boston Horticulturists, aka "Experimental Gardeners". You will also get to taste some of the foods their efforts have resulted in such as Bartlett's Pear and Downer's Late Cherry. The walk will start at the Main Gate and will run about 2 hours. Visitors are advised to bring comfortable shoes and water. This tour will take place as part of the Weekend Birds and Bards Festival.


Goethe German Films Presents Hilde
Sunday, May 16, 2010
11am
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 590 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
$5

The Goethe-Institute Boston and Coolidge Corner Theatre present Hilde, a German film about a determined young actress searching for fame in Berlin during the year 1943, just after the collapse of Nazi Germany. This German film with English subititles is being offered as part of The Goethe German Films Series, which features new and award winning German films with a focus on new directors and films that are rarely shown outside Europe. More Details and Tickets

Boston Events: Saturday, May 15, 2010

Emerging America Performing Arts Festival
Friday May 14 through Sunday, May 16, 2010
Various Locations in Boston and Cambridge

Brought to you by A.R.T. American Repertory Theater, Huntington Theatre Company and Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, the Emerging America 3-day festival will showcase the latest work in American Contemporary Theater. For details, refer to the Schedules of Events, which vary by day and are distributed among three Boston and Cambridge performance venues. A kickoff festival, parade and party is planned for Sunday, May 2nd to coincide with Harvard Business Association's annual Mayfair Event. Emerging America Festival



Astronomy Day
Saturday, May 15, 2010
4pm to 8:30pm
Clay Center for Science and Technology, 20 Newton Street, Brookline,02445
617-454-2718
All Ages
FREE

The Clay Center for Science and Technology and the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston bring you the annual opportunity to learn about astronomy and have a lot of fun at the same time. Astronomy Day has indoor and outdoor activities good for all ages; everyone is welcome. The day is packed full of really cool events and exhibits, some of which include:

*Hot air balloon rides
*Kite Flying
*Safe telescope viewing of the sun
*Night telescope viewing of the moon, planets and stars
*Aexeous the Robot
*Laser Light Show
More..

Families are encouraged to register beforehand or at the door to be eligible for door prizes. Free souvenirs will also be handed out to the first 300 children to attend Astronomy Day.




City Stage's Acting Up! Theater Tournament
Saturday, May 15, 2010
2pm to 5pm
Franklin Institute, 41 Berkeley St. Boston 02116
617-542-2291
$35-$99

Join City Stage for its 35th Birthday Celebration at the Franklin Institute in Boston. Participate in or watch as 10 teams of 10 players compete in a variety of theater games. The event is rumored to include refreshments, a raffle and special guests as well. City Stage offers urban youth, children and their families access to performing arts and profits from this event will support free programs in Boston Public Schools, After School Programs and Community Based Performances. For tickets or info, visit Brown Paper Tickets.


VIP Event with Bobby Orr
Saturday, May 15, 2010
12pm-4pm
Location to be announced
Boston area, MA

Sports Images, Inc. is bringing Number 4, Bobby Orr to a mystery location in Boston for a special meet and greet. Not much is being revealed about this rare opportunity, but the event website says the location will be disclosed to VIP ticket holders only. Upon first reading this, one might be led to think there are general non-VIP ticket holders as well, but after rereading the elusive details 10 or so times I've come to the conclusion that all of the event *tickets* are VIP and there are apparently 250 of them available. Meaning it appears that there are three packages one can purchase in relation to this event but only one of them allow you to actually attend the meet and greet. Details are available here but may be somewhat elusive so those interested should also call the corporate office ((781) 938-4340 extension 219 or 214) to inquire further. The event website also has left only vague information about what exactly will take place at this Bobby Orr event but it does look like true Number 4, Bobby Orr fans with money to spend can make out with some extremely valuable collectors items.


Comedian and Actor Jay Mohr at The Wilbur
Saturday, May 15, 2010
7pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St. Boston 02116
617-248-9700
$29.50-$39.50

Jay Mohr, Comedian and Actor, will perform at The Wilbur Theatre on May 19. From stage work doing impressions on Saturday Night Live to film roles like Jerry Maguire, Picture Perfect and Pay it Forward, Jay Mohr has built up quite the versatile repertoire. You might also recognize him as Executive Producer and Host of Last Comic Standing or as Professor Rick Payne on the CBS Series, Ghost Whisperer. The man has talent. Go see him in actions. Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000.


Saturday Local Artist Market (SLAM)
Saturdays May 15 and 29, 2010
12pm to 4pm
The Burren, 247 Elm St., Davis Square, Somerville 02144
(617) 776-6896

On two Saturdays per month, The Burren in Davis Square transforms into SLAM, a marketplace of local artists selling their unique works. One can expect to find paintings, photography, jewelry, book bindery, handmade soaps, glass, textiles, ceramics and artisan foods. SLAM


Phone Whore 2010
Saturday May 15, Sunday May 16, 2010
10:30pm
The Lily Pad, 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge 02238
(617) 395-1393
For Mature Audiences
$12-$15

Cameryn Moore's one woman performance act Phone Whore is taking off on its 17+ city North American Tour and Boston is cool enough to be the first stop. This original play, based on real life experiences with phone sex and sexually "deviant" behaviors might, as it suggests, change your views on sex forever. Get Tickets



Grandma's Single Treasure: Kids Play @ The Coolidge
Saturday, May 15, 2010
10:30am
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
Ages 5 and up
$8/Kids, $10/Adults

The Split Hares Traveling Troupe of artbarn Community Theater in Brookline will perform Grandma's Single Treasure, a live play using songs, dance and a story about a 'tween aged boy from Costa Rica to teach children about responsibility, politeness and friendship. Get Tickets


The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra @ Coolidge After Midnite
Friday, May 14 & Saturday, May 15
Midnight
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 590 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
$9

Coolidge After Midnite will show The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra, the bizarre comedy directed by Larry Blamire. The flick is about a husband and wife pair (played by Blamire and Fay Masterson of Eyes Wide Shut and their hunt for a fallen meteor that contains a rare element called "Atmospherum". The film, which is set in 1961, also features renowned actors Andrew Parks (Donnie Brasco), Brian Howe (Catch Me If You Can), and Jennifer Blaire (The Majestic). Buy Tickets


Hill House Backyard Dash Family Festival
Saturday, May 15, 2010
11:30am to 4pm
Arthur Fiedler Field along the Esplanade (where the bridge connects Beacon St. and Esplanade)
(617) 227-5838
All Ages
$10/Child, $15/Adult, $50/Family

The 4th Annual "Backyard" themed family festival will take place along the Esplanade and Charles River and will include a range of kid friendly activities such as potato sack races, face painting and a special guest appearance by Wally the Green Monster. There will also be scheduled races for all members of the family and scheduled races, the times which are as follows:

*Registration/Check in opens 11:30am
*Diaper Dash for toddlers 12:30pm
*1 Mile Family walk/run 12:45pm

The races will be followed by a community picnic. Note that the rain location for this event will be at the Hill House, 127 Mt. Vernon Street ,Boston, 02108.


Cambridge Friends School Music Festival
Saturday, May 15, 2010
12pm to 4pm
Friends Meeting House at Cambridge, 5 Longfellow Park, Brattle Street, Cambridge, 02138
617-416-9414
All Ages
$10-$20

The 2nd Annual Cambridge School Music Festival will offer an afternoon of family friendly live music, arts and crafts activities for kids and a variety of food (including Vegetarian selections) to purchase from local restaurants. Music acts include:

*Alistair Moock (The Cow Says Moock)
*Jim's Big Ego (Boston Rock Band)
*JEF Trio (Jazz-Rock-Funk)
*Dave Colley & Jeremy Lyons (Psychedelic delta-Blues)
*The Harry Fix Trio (Jazz)
*Cambridge Friends School Jazz Band

Be sure to also stop by the "Instrument Petting Zoo", sponsored by Club Passim and Stubblebine Lutherie. Buy Tickets for this event

Boston Events: Friday, May 14, 2010

Emerging America Performing Arts Festival
Friday May 14 through Sunday, May 16, 2010
Various Locations in Boston and Cambridge

Brought to you by A.R.T. American Repertory Theater, Huntington Theatre Company and Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, the Emerging America 3-day festival will showcase the latest work in American Contemporary Theater. For details, refer to the Schedules of Events, which vary by day and are distributed among three Boston and Cambridge performance venues. A kickoff festival, parade and party is planned for Sunday, May 2nd to coincide with Harvard Business Association's annual Mayfair Event. Emerging America Festival


Comedian Dom Irrera at The Wilbur
Friday, May 14, 2010
7:30pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston 02116
617-248-9700
$22-$32

Dom Irrera has been nominated six times for an American Comedy Award and has too many hot items on his resume to possibly list. One Night Stand(HBO), Command Performance(HBO) and Full Frontal Comedy(Showtime) are only a few of the Stand Up Specials and Series he is recognized for. Irrera has also performed on practically all of the major later night shows such as Leno, Letterman, Conan O'Brien and Jon Stewart as well as The View and Oprah. The list goes on and I could continue but wouldn't you rather just see him live? Get tickets at Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000.




The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra @ Coolidge After Midnite
Friday, May 14 & Saturday, May 15
Midnight
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 590 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
$9

Coolidge After Midnite will show The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra, the bizarre comedy directed by Larry Blamire. The flick is about a husband and wife pair (played by Blamire and Fay Masterson of Eyes Wide Shut and their hunt for a fallen meteor that contains a rare element called "Atmospherum". The film, which is set in 1961, also features renowned actors Andrew Parks (Donnie Brasco), Brian Howe (Catch Me If You Can), and Jennifer Blaire (The Majestic). Buy Tickets

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.