This is a great week for remarkable events in Boston and surrounding areas, including Cambridge, Somerville, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain and Brookline. Many of the cool things to do unfortunately overlap with one another, though, so you'll have to be selective.
I tried to offer as many opportunities as I felt worthwhile to mention since we all of course have unique preferences. So below, some things to keep you busy around the Boston Metro Area from July 14-July 17, 2010. Most of the events listed here are either free or very reasonably priced.
To Kill a Mockingbird: 50th Anniversary Celebration
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
6pm
Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge
617-661-1515
$10
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Harvard Book Store and the Brattle Theatre present a panel discussion about such themes as the historical and cultural significance of this literary classic. A film screening of To Kill a Mockingbird, the movie (1962), starring George Peck, will follow the discussion. $10 tickets include both the movie and discussion. Get tickets.
Free Orchestra Concert at the Hatch Shell
Wednesdays, July 14- September 1, 2010
7pm
DCR Memorial Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade, 10 Storrow Dr., Boston 02114
617-520-2200
All Ages
FREE
On Wednesdays at 7pm during the summer months, the Boston Landmarks Orchestra will be performing Beethoven's works for a free concert at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade. For more information on BLO or the free summer orchestra concerts click here.
Trailer Treats and Trailer Smackdown @ Brattle Theatre
Thursday, July 15
7:30pm
Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, Cambridge 02138
617-876-6837
$12 or $10/Members, Students, Seniors
The Trailer Treats special event is when the Brattle Theatre digs through its archives of movie trailers and pulls out the most remarkable one to admire, mock or pity. The event on July 15th will additionally include the 4th Annual Trailer Smackdown Competition where the audience pics the winner. If that weren't enough, there will also be live music, beer and BBQ in store for those who are smart enough to attend.
12th Annual Lantern Festival
Thursday, July 15, 2010 (Raindate is July 22)
6pm-9pm
Forest Hills, 95 Forest Hills Ave, Jamaica Plain, 02130
617.524.3150
All Ages
FREE
Members of the public are invited to Forest Hills in Jamaica Plain to celebrate the memories of their loved ones who have passed. The annual Lantern Festival is a tradition based on the Japanese Bon Festival, where visitor decorate paper lanterns with calligraphy and messages for their dead loved ones and at sunset, send them afloat in a small lake. Thousands gather to participate in this festival every year and with all of the candle lit lanterns set adrift at once, the sight is sure to be both breathtaking and emotional. The Lantern Festival at Forest Hills will also offer multi-cultural dance and music entertainment.
Admission to the festival is free with a requested $10 donation per lantern. Picnic and blankets as well as mosquito repellent and flashlights are encouraged. For more information or directions to Forest Hills Cemetery, visit foresthillstrust.org.
Free Movie for Seniors: Up in the Air
Thursday, July 15, 2010
2pm-4pm
Boston Public Library, Rabb Lecture Hall, 700 Boylston St., Boston 02116
617-536-5400
FREE
Boston Public Library and the Never Too Late Group offer free movie screenings on Thursdays from 2-4pm; the movie selections are geared toward adults and seniors. This week's free movie is Up in the Air. Watch Trailer
Free Movie: Without Love
Thursday, July 15, 2010
6pm
Boston Public Library, Rabb Lecture Hall, 700 Boylston St. Boston, 02116
617-536-5400
FREE
Boston Public Library presents "Hepburn and Tracy- A Summer Film Series", a group that meets each Thursday at 6pm to watch a free movie related to the group theme. This week's free film is Without Love. More info.
SomerMovie Fest presents Star Trek
Thursday, July 15
@ Dusk
Seven Hills Park, Davis Square, Somerville
Rated PG-13
FREE
On Thursday evenings at Dusk through August 26th, SomerMovie Fest presents free movie screenings in Somerville parks. The free movie on July 15th will be Star Trek (2009).
Free Friday Flicks: Star Trek
Friday, July 16, 2010
Movie begins at Sunset (8:30pm-ish)
DCR Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade, 10 Storrow Drive, Boston 02114
617-787-7200
All Ages
FREE
The public is invited to watch a free screening of Star Trek(200) at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade as part of the Free Friday Flicks Series presented by WBZ News Radio 1030 and the DCR. This movie will be presented in surround sound.
Free Movie: Field of Dreams
Friday, July 16, 2010
@ Dusk
Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston 02110
FREE
Boston Harbor Hotel presents Field of Dreams as part of the Movies By Moonlight Summer Film Series.
"Children Around the World" Charity Date Auction
Friday, July 16
6pm-10pm
Sanctuary, 189 State St., Boston
617.381.4746
$5-$15
Anthem Entertainment presents the "Children Around the World" Charity Date Auction where 15 eligible men and women from Boston will be auctioned off for a night of dinner, drinks and an activity for two. With your $5 ticket donation, you will get complimentary hors d'oevres from 6-8pm. Upgrade to a $15 VIP Ticket and in addition to the free food you'll get a swag bag and *extra*(anthemevents.com) perks during the cocktail reception. The auction will begin at 8pm w/ Julie Wetherbee (Dirty Water TVas host. Proceeds from the Charity Date Auction will benefit Boston Children's Chorus and CHOSA.
Festival Betances: Latino Arts Event
Friday, July 16 6-7:30pm
Saturday, July 17 2:30-7:30pm
Sunday, July 18 1:30-6:30pm
Plaza Betances, 100 W. Dedham Street, South End, Boston
617-927-1717
All Ages
FREE
From July 16 through July 18 the Villa Victoria community of the South End will transform into a Latino arts and culture extravaganza. The Festival Betances will include music and dance performances, artisans, food, and kid friendly activities. The event's Salsa headliners will be Paquito Acosta and Michael Stuart. "Venezuelan Harp Virtuoso", Leonard Jácome will also give a US Premiere performance.
First Annual African Festival of Boston
Saturday, July 17
9am-9pm
City Hall Plaza, Government Center, Boston
857-249-3831
All Ages
FREE
Shalupe Foundation and the festival committee present the First Annual African Festival of Boston to celebrate 50 years of independence for 31 African countries. This exciting event will take place a the City Hall Plaza in Boston's Government Center, just outside of the Government Center T-Stop on the Green Line Train. The festival expects to draw in visitors from all over New England for a full day and evening's worth of music, food, crafts, education, resources and more. There will be live performances by local and international African bands including world renowned artists Teeyah (Cote d’Ivoire) and Bouro Mpela (DRC). There will also be a Drum Call Parade which will leave from the Boston Common at 10am. For more information on the African Festival of Boston visit the event website or call the number above.
Burlesque-A-Pades at The Coolidge
Saturday, July 17, 2010
@fter Midnite
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline 02445
617.734.2501
$15/Advance, $18/Day of
The Coolidge After Midnite Series presents Burlesque-A-Pades, a group of some of the country’s most desirable (so “they” say) burlesque performers on tour from New York City. The late night show will feature such names as Angie Pontani and Kitten De Ville (former Miss Exotic World winners) along with Melody Sweets, The World Famous Pontani Sisters, Helen Pontani and Special Guests. Murray Hill aka Mister Showbiz will appear as the evening’s host. Get Tickets
Free Family Film:Monsters Vs. Aliens
Saturday, July 17
6pm
South Garden @ The Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St, Boston 02199
1-800-Shop-Pru
All Ages
FREE
Magic 106.7 presents the Third Annual Family Film Festival each Saturday at 6pm at The Prudential Center from July 17 through August 21st.
Free Concert: Eddie Money
Saturday, July 17, 2010
7pm (Rain OR Shine)
DCR Hatch Memorial Shell, 10 Storrow Drive, Boston
(617) 626-1250
All Ages
FREE
Oldies 103.3 WODS-FM presents Eddie Money live in concert as part of their Free Summer Concert Series. Eddie Money's repertoire of hit songs include "Take Me Home Tonight", "Two Tickets to Paradise", and "Baby Hold On". The free concert will take place at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, rain or shine. Eddie Money will be joined by special guests John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band.
Franklin Park Bicycle Festival
Saturday, July 17
10am-2pm
Franklin Park, One Franklin Park Road, Boston
617-442-4141
All Ages
FREE
The Bicycle Festival will take place at the Franklin Park, at the rear zoo entrance, near Seaver St. and Elm Hill Ave., next to the Playstead Ballfields. THere will be free bike rentals, guided bicycle tours, bike repairs, helmet fitting and other bicycle related activities for all ages. The Franklin Bicycle Festival is sponsored by Boston Bike, Boston Center for Youth & Families, DotBike, Rozzie Bikes, JP Bikes, and the City of Boston.
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Free Shakespeare on the Boston Common
It’s almost time again for the summer series of free Shakespeare plays on the Common, presented by the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company in partnership with the City of Boston and Mayor Menino. The play this year is Othello, directed by Steven Maler.
The free Shakespeare shows will take place Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 7pm from July 28 through August 15, 2010. There will also be a special matinee performance on August 8 at 2pm. In case of heavy rain or lightning storms the show will be cancelled. If the weather is questionable, the Weather Hotline at 617-426-0863 ext.7 (call one to two hours before show) will inform you of that night’s show status.
This event is free and open to the public. Blankets, picnics and (short) lawn or beach chairs are encouraged. Note that those who must watch the performance using a tall beach chair will be required to sit in a special “tall beach chair section”.
An estimated 100,000 people, from Boston and beyond, are predicted to attend 18 performances. It has been the trend in previous years that people begin to arrive up to two hours prior to the start of the show to grab the hot spots on the lawn; it fills up quickly.
The stage will be set up at the Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common. This location is accessible to the Boylston and Park Street T-Stations on the Green Line, the Chinatown and Downtown Crossing T-Stops on the Orange Line and the Park Street stop on the Red. If you are driving in for the event, you might consider the Boston Common Garage if circling around for a parking spot on the street gets exhausting. The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company offers a $1 off parking coupon you can print out. The regular charge for the parking garage is $11 if you get there after 4pm on a weekday evening and leave prior to 8am the next morning; on Saturdays and Sundays the same rate applies, but you can get there as early as 6am and stay until the next morning at 8am.
For more information on Commonwealth Shakespeare Company or the free Shakespeare on the Common shows click Click here. This website also has a fun little section where you can play games to test or brush up on your overall knowledge of Shakespeare's plays.
The free Shakespeare shows will take place Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 7pm from July 28 through August 15, 2010. There will also be a special matinee performance on August 8 at 2pm. In case of heavy rain or lightning storms the show will be cancelled. If the weather is questionable, the Weather Hotline at 617-426-0863 ext.7 (call one to two hours before show) will inform you of that night’s show status.
This event is free and open to the public. Blankets, picnics and (short) lawn or beach chairs are encouraged. Note that those who must watch the performance using a tall beach chair will be required to sit in a special “tall beach chair section”.
An estimated 100,000 people, from Boston and beyond, are predicted to attend 18 performances. It has been the trend in previous years that people begin to arrive up to two hours prior to the start of the show to grab the hot spots on the lawn; it fills up quickly.
The stage will be set up at the Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common. This location is accessible to the Boylston and Park Street T-Stations on the Green Line, the Chinatown and Downtown Crossing T-Stops on the Orange Line and the Park Street stop on the Red. If you are driving in for the event, you might consider the Boston Common Garage if circling around for a parking spot on the street gets exhausting. The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company offers a $1 off parking coupon you can print out. The regular charge for the parking garage is $11 if you get there after 4pm on a weekday evening and leave prior to 8am the next morning; on Saturdays and Sundays the same rate applies, but you can get there as early as 6am and stay until the next morning at 8am.
For more information on Commonwealth Shakespeare Company or the free Shakespeare on the Common shows click Click here. This website also has a fun little section where you can play games to test or brush up on your overall knowledge of Shakespeare's plays.
Uninhibited: BCA's 40th Anniversary Party at the Cyclorama
Happy 40th Anniversary Boston Center for the Arts!
Uninhibited @40 is the fitting title that has been given to the anniversary party for the Boston Center for the Arts. The name "Uninhibited" represents the Center's attitude and approach to supporting and advancing the arts in the city of Boston, which has been now a forty year endeavor so far, with hopefully many more years to come.
The Uninhibited @40 Boston Center for the Arts Anniversary Celebration will take place on June 3, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm at the Cyclorama, 539 Tremont Street, Boston 02116.
Tickets for this event cost $75. This may seem steep but considering all of the entertainment planned for the party, it sounds to be quite worthwhile.
Some of the creative activities to expect include:
*Music by the Toni Lynn Washington Band
*Saxophone by Jared Sims
*Aerial Acrobatics
*Silent Disco w/ DJ BC
*Food from top Boston area caterers
*Boston Center for the Arts' signature cocktails
*A DIY party accessory creation station
*Tarot Card Readings
If you appreciate fine art, wish to show appreciation and support for the Boston Center for the Arts longstanding presence and influence in the Boston arts community, and of course, have the money to do so, the Uninhibited @40 Boston Center for the Arts anniversary party at the Cyclorama sounds like a really time. For information and tickets, here.
Uninhibited @40 is the fitting title that has been given to the anniversary party for the Boston Center for the Arts. The name "Uninhibited" represents the Center's attitude and approach to supporting and advancing the arts in the city of Boston, which has been now a forty year endeavor so far, with hopefully many more years to come.
The Uninhibited @40 Boston Center for the Arts Anniversary Celebration will take place on June 3, 2010 from 7pm to 10pm at the Cyclorama, 539 Tremont Street, Boston 02116.
Tickets for this event cost $75. This may seem steep but considering all of the entertainment planned for the party, it sounds to be quite worthwhile.
Some of the creative activities to expect include:
*Music by the Toni Lynn Washington Band
*Saxophone by Jared Sims
*Aerial Acrobatics
*Silent Disco w/ DJ BC
*Food from top Boston area caterers
*Boston Center for the Arts' signature cocktails
*A DIY party accessory creation station
*Tarot Card Readings
If you appreciate fine art, wish to show appreciation and support for the Boston Center for the Arts longstanding presence and influence in the Boston arts community, and of course, have the money to do so, the Uninhibited @40 Boston Center for the Arts anniversary party at the Cyclorama sounds like a really time. For information and tickets, here.
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
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
Ongoing Summer Theatre and Performing Arts Events
The Donkey Show
April 16 through August 28 2010
Fridays @ 8pm
Saturdays @ 8pm and 10:30om
Oberon, 2 Arrow Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge
617-547-8300
$35
A.R.T. American Repertory Theater presents The Donkey Show Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer at Club Oberon. Watch as William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is retold 70s style with disco balls, roller skaters and popular music from the 1970s era. Click here to get tickets. Mention code DSMANIA for a $5 discount.
The Lady With All the Answers (Ann Landers) Play
May 13- June 20
Central Square Theatre, 450 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139
(617) 576-9278
$15-$35
David Rambo's play about the life of Ann Landers will premiere in New England at the Central Square Theatre. Directed by Daniel Gidron, this play takes a look at what happens when one of America's favorite advice columnists encounters dilemmas of her own. Buy Tickets
April 16 through August 28 2010
Fridays @ 8pm
Saturdays @ 8pm and 10:30om
Oberon, 2 Arrow Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge
617-547-8300
$35
A.R.T. American Repertory Theater presents The Donkey Show Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer at Club Oberon. Watch as William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is retold 70s style with disco balls, roller skaters and popular music from the 1970s era. Click here to get tickets. Mention code DSMANIA for a $5 discount.
The Lady With All the Answers (Ann Landers) Play
May 13- June 20
Central Square Theatre, 450 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139
(617) 576-9278
$15-$35
David Rambo's play about the life of Ann Landers will premiere in New England at the Central Square Theatre. Directed by Daniel Gidron, this play takes a look at what happens when one of America's favorite advice columnists encounters dilemmas of her own. Buy Tickets
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
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
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
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: Saturday May 1, 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.
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
Sommore, "Queen of Comedy" at The Wilbur
Saturday, May 1, 2010
9:45pm
Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St. Boston 02116
$22-$29
The "Queen of Comedy" and Actress Sommore will perform at the Wilbur Theatre on May 1st. Get tickets from Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000
Baaba Maal (From Senegal) Performs at Somerville Theatre
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8pm
Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville 02145
617-625-5700 or 617-625-4088
$40
Baaba Maal has made quite a name for himself in the Contemporary African Music Scene. He will soon be in Boston for the first time in four years to perform at the Somerville Theatre to promote his new record. Get Tickets
New England Steampunk Festival
Saturday, May 1, 2010
10:00am to 4pm
Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, 02453
781-893-5410
All Ages
$6/Adults, $4/Kids
Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation will host the New England Steampunk Festival, a day filled with art vendors, authors, live music, dance performances, fashion shows, tea and scones and just about anything and everything related to the Steampunk sub-culture. "Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction and speculative fiction, frequently featuring elements of fantasy, that came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. The term denotes works set in an era where steam power is still widely used." (Wikipedia).
Ladies Luxury Escape
Saturday, May 1, 2010
11am to 7pm
Millennium Boston Hotel, Seasons Ballroom, 26 North St. Boston
617.381.4746
$10/Gen. Admission, $30/VIP
Ready for a girls night out? Ladies Luxury Escape will take over the Seasons Ballroom at the Millennium Boston Hotel to offer a full day beauty and fashion shopping experience. Shop at the many skincare, cosmetics and jewelry exhibitor booths and get pampered in one of the spas or salons. You will even have access to a lounge area and a massage. The event costs $10 to get into for a general admission ticket but once inside you can get complimentary appetizers and possibly some more free goodies. For 20 bucks more you can get a VIP ticket which comes with a swag bag valued at $200, free Hypnotiq cocktails, free access to the pre-party and after party events, and a great deal more. Get tickets now
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.
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
Sommore, "Queen of Comedy" at The Wilbur
Saturday, May 1, 2010
9:45pm
Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St. Boston 02116
$22-$29
The "Queen of Comedy" and Actress Sommore will perform at the Wilbur Theatre on May 1st. Get tickets from Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000
Baaba Maal (From Senegal) Performs at Somerville Theatre
Saturday, May 1, 2010
8pm
Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville 02145
617-625-5700 or 617-625-4088
$40
Baaba Maal has made quite a name for himself in the Contemporary African Music Scene. He will soon be in Boston for the first time in four years to perform at the Somerville Theatre to promote his new record. Get Tickets
New England Steampunk Festival
Saturday, May 1, 2010
10:00am to 4pm
Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, 02453
781-893-5410
All Ages
$6/Adults, $4/Kids
Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation will host the New England Steampunk Festival, a day filled with art vendors, authors, live music, dance performances, fashion shows, tea and scones and just about anything and everything related to the Steampunk sub-culture. "Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction and speculative fiction, frequently featuring elements of fantasy, that came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. The term denotes works set in an era where steam power is still widely used." (Wikipedia).
Ladies Luxury Escape
Saturday, May 1, 2010
11am to 7pm
Millennium Boston Hotel, Seasons Ballroom, 26 North St. Boston
617.381.4746
$10/Gen. Admission, $30/VIP
Ready for a girls night out? Ladies Luxury Escape will take over the Seasons Ballroom at the Millennium Boston Hotel to offer a full day beauty and fashion shopping experience. Shop at the many skincare, cosmetics and jewelry exhibitor booths and get pampered in one of the spas or salons. You will even have access to a lounge area and a massage. The event costs $10 to get into for a general admission ticket but once inside you can get complimentary appetizers and possibly some more free goodies. For 20 bucks more you can get a VIP ticket which comes with a swag bag valued at $200, free Hypnotiq cocktails, free access to the pre-party and after party events, and a great deal more. Get tickets now
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