Nassim Nicholas Taleb Talks About Impacts of The Black Swan
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
7pm
First Parish Church, Parlor Room, 3 Church St., Harvard Square, Cambridge
617.661.1515
$5
Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Author, Professor and Expert on Randomness, Probability and Luck, will discuss "The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable", his new to paperback bestseller. According to Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Black Swans exist in many places in our society and have a great impact on the world and our individual lives. Google and the 9/11 Disaster are examples of Black Swans. This author event will take place at First Parish Church in Harvard Square. Seating is limited so purchase your $5 ticket in advance if you are able.
Discuss Autonomy and The Right to Die at the Philosophy Cafe
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
7:30pm
Harvard Book Store, Used Books Dept. 1256 Mass. Ave, Cambridge
617.661.1515
FREE
Join the Philosophy Cafe discussion on "Autonomy and its Limits: Is There a Right to Die?". Read more about the topic here. The Philosophy Cafe is a casual group that gathers on the third Wednesday of each month in the Used Books Dept. of Harvard Book Store to discuss philosophical topics. There are no requirements or expertise needed to participate; everybody and is welcome to engage.
Dava Sobel Author Talk
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
6pm
Boston Public Library, Abbey Room, 700 Boylston St. Boston 02116
617-536-5400
FREE
Dava Sobel, author of "Longitude", "Galileo's Daughter", and "The Planets" will discuss her career and latest work as an award winning science journalist as part of the Boston Public Library's Author Talk Series.
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Boston Events: May 17, Monday
Made in Mass. Free Film Series Presents What's Going On Up There?
Monday, May 17, 2010
6pm
Boston Public Library, Rabb Lecture Hall, 700 Boylston St. Boston 02116
617-536-5400
FREE
Made in Massachusetts Free Film Series Presents "What's Going On Up There?", a documentary looking at the pros and cons of the future of the space exploration industry according to many different types of people and professionals with interest in the topic. The film was written, directed, produced and edited by Maryanne Galvin, award winning Filmmaker and Forensic Psychologist from Boston. Galvin and/or members of the cast will be present to answer questions after the screening.
Big Screen Classics: Rebel Without a Cause
Monday, May 17, 2010
7pm
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 590 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
Coolidge Corner Theatre and Trader Joe's co-present Rebel Without a Cause, the famous James Dean flick, as part of the Coolidge Big Screen Classics Series. Watch Trailer and Get Tickets
Monday, May 17, 2010
6pm
Boston Public Library, Rabb Lecture Hall, 700 Boylston St. Boston 02116
617-536-5400
FREE
Made in Massachusetts Free Film Series Presents "What's Going On Up There?", a documentary looking at the pros and cons of the future of the space exploration industry according to many different types of people and professionals with interest in the topic. The film was written, directed, produced and edited by Maryanne Galvin, award winning Filmmaker and Forensic Psychologist from Boston. Galvin and/or members of the cast will be present to answer questions after the screening.
Big Screen Classics: Rebel Without a Cause
Monday, May 17, 2010
7pm
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 590 Harvard St., Brookline, 02446
(617) 734-2501
Coolidge Corner Theatre and Trader Joe's co-present Rebel Without a Cause, the famous James Dean flick, as part of the Coolidge Big Screen Classics Series. Watch Trailer and Get Tickets
Boston Events: May 12, Wednesday
Cambridge Forum Discussion WithThe Onion
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
6:30pm
First Parish Church, 3 Church St. Harvard Square, Cambridge
617.661.1515
FREE
Representatives from The Onion will discuss "Comedy's Creative Power to Persuade" as part of the Cambridge Forum Public Radio Program Series which is recorded live in Harvard Square weekly.
An Evening With "Her Deepness", Silvia Earle
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
7pm
Museum of Science, Cahners Theater, 1 Science Park, 02114
617-723-2500
FREE
Sylvia Earle is often referred to as "Her Deepness", as she was titled by The New York Times and The New Yorker. The nickname seems more than appropriate being that the Marine Biologist was the first woman to walk freely on the (1,250 ft. deep) ocean floor in addition to being Time Magazine's first "Hero For the Planet". She now has a new book out titled The World is Blue, which she will be at the Museum of Science on May 12 to discuss. She will also be signing copies of the book after the talk. Free but limited passes for this event will be distributed beginning at 5:45pm in the Museum Lobby on a first come first served basis.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
6:30pm
First Parish Church, 3 Church St. Harvard Square, Cambridge
617.661.1515
FREE
Representatives from The Onion will discuss "Comedy's Creative Power to Persuade" as part of the Cambridge Forum Public Radio Program Series which is recorded live in Harvard Square weekly.
An Evening With "Her Deepness", Silvia Earle
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
7pm
Museum of Science, Cahners Theater, 1 Science Park, 02114
617-723-2500
FREE
Sylvia Earle is often referred to as "Her Deepness", as she was titled by The New York Times and The New Yorker. The nickname seems more than appropriate being that the Marine Biologist was the first woman to walk freely on the (1,250 ft. deep) ocean floor in addition to being Time Magazine's first "Hero For the Planet". She now has a new book out titled The World is Blue, which she will be at the Museum of Science on May 12 to discuss. She will also be signing copies of the book after the talk. Free but limited passes for this event will be distributed beginning at 5:45pm in the Museum Lobby on a first come first served basis.
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
Boston Events: May 9, 2010 (Mother's Day)
Lilac Sunday at the Arboretum
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10am to 4pm
Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain
617.524.1718
All Ages
FREE
You and your family are invited to spend an activity packed day at the Arnold Arboretum for the celebration of the lilac flowering plant. Festivities are planned between the hours of 10am and 4pm including dance performances and of course, tours of the lilacs. And for this special occasion only, visitors are welcome to picnic. Lilac Sunday
Ducklings Day Childrens Parade
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10:30am (Parade @ 12pm Noon)
Boston Public Garden, Boston 02116
617-266-5669
All Ages
$25/Family
Children of all ages are invited to the Boston Public Garden to take part in a celebration of the Childrens Book Classic, "Make Way for Ducklings" by Robert McCloskey. The Harvard University Marching Band will lead the kids, who are encouraged to dress up as their favorite ducky characters, in a parade in which they retrace the steps of the ducks as told in the book. The parade will begin at noon but get there as early as 10:30am to pre-register and enjoy the entertainment. The meeting place is on the Boston Common at the base of the Shaw Memorial below the State House. Stick around after the parade to enjoy birthday cake for the Friends of Public Gardens' 40th Anniversary. For more info and tickets, Ducklings Day Parade
Stone Zoo: Free Day for Moms
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10am to 6pm
Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, 02180
781-438-5100
FREE for Moms
All Moms get free admission to Stone Zoo on May 9, Mother's Day.
Franklin Park Zoo: Free Day for Moms
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10am to 6pm
Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Rd., Dorchester, 02121
617-541-LION (5466)
FREE for Moms
All Moms get free admission to Franklin Park Zoo on May 9, Mother's Day.
Mothers Day Mixed Media Art Workshop
Sunday, May 9, 2010
1pm to 3pm
Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave., Boston 02210
617-478-3100
Price Varies
Mothers and children are invited to Drawings: Layered, Upside-Down and Reassembled, a special Mother's Day Workshop at the Institute of Contemporary Art. Families will have the opportunity to represent their family structure through unique art forms with a variety of provided tools and materials. The workshop costs $30 for a nonmember adult and one child; additional adults are $15 and each additional child is $10.
Moms Rock! Brunch @ Hard Rock Cafe
Sunday, May 9, 2010
9am to 12pm Noon
Hard Rock Cafe Boston, 22-24 Clinton St., Boston 02109
617-424-7625
All Ages
$13.95/Adults, $9.95/Kids, Free/Children 2 and under
Hard Rock Cafe and New England Aquarium have collaborated to bring you and your family a special Mother's Day Brunch. Get the opportunity to meet and greet animal characters (Rockhopper Penguins) from the Aquarium while, of course, enjoying your meal surrounded by unique rock' n 'roll memorabilia at the Hard Rock Cafe. Then afterward, head over to the New England Aquarium with the free admission voucher that all moms attending the brunch will receive for a full day of fun. To reserve a spot for your family, RSVP to Ashley at ashley_gonyaw@hardrock.com or 617-424-7625.
Stone Zoo: Free Day for Moms
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10am to 6pm
Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, 02180
781-438-5100
FREE for Moms
All Moms get free admission to Stone Zoo on May 9, Mother's Day.
Franklin Park Zoo: Free Day for Moms
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10am to 6pm
Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Rd., Dorchester, 02121
617-541-LION (5466)
FREE for Moms
All Moms get free admission to Franklin Park Zoo on May 9, Mother's Day.
FilmRodrigo D.: No Future (Rodrigo D. no futuro) w/
Special Appearance by Director Victor Gaviria
Sunday, May 9, 2010
7pm
Carpenter Center for the Arts, 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge, 02138
(617) 495-4700
$12
Harvard Film Archive presents Rodrigo D.: No Future (Rodrigo D. no futuro) by Director Victor Gaviria about a character who, in the midst of poverty, abandons his dreams of becoming a drummer in a punk band and turns to a life of violent crime. This film is noted for Gaviria's skillful blend of realism with other styles and for the use of music to show a contrast of happiness in the life of Rodrigo D. Rodrigo D.: No Future was the first film directed by Gaviria, who will make a special appearance at the screening on May 9th. (Note: Gaviria will also be present for screenings of his films The Rose Seller (La vendedora de rosas) on May 7th and Additions and Subtractions (Medellin: sumas y restas) on May 8th; both, also, at the Carpenter Center for the Arts).
Aqua Teen Hunger Force (ATHF) @ The Wilbur
Sunday, May 9, 2010
7pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston 02116
(617) 248-9700
$25
Dave Willis and Dana Snyder, of original Adult Swim animation Aqua Teen Hunger Force (ATHF) will appear live on May 9th at The Wilbur Theatre to deliver a performance with the show's lead characters "Master Shakes", "Frylock" and "Meatwad". Get Tickets.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10am to 4pm
Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain
617.524.1718
All Ages
FREE
You and your family are invited to spend an activity packed day at the Arnold Arboretum for the celebration of the lilac flowering plant. Festivities are planned between the hours of 10am and 4pm including dance performances and of course, tours of the lilacs. And for this special occasion only, visitors are welcome to picnic. Lilac Sunday
Ducklings Day Childrens Parade
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10:30am (Parade @ 12pm Noon)
Boston Public Garden, Boston 02116
617-266-5669
All Ages
$25/Family
Children of all ages are invited to the Boston Public Garden to take part in a celebration of the Childrens Book Classic, "Make Way for Ducklings" by Robert McCloskey. The Harvard University Marching Band will lead the kids, who are encouraged to dress up as their favorite ducky characters, in a parade in which they retrace the steps of the ducks as told in the book. The parade will begin at noon but get there as early as 10:30am to pre-register and enjoy the entertainment. The meeting place is on the Boston Common at the base of the Shaw Memorial below the State House. Stick around after the parade to enjoy birthday cake for the Friends of Public Gardens' 40th Anniversary. For more info and tickets, Ducklings Day Parade
Stone Zoo: Free Day for Moms
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10am to 6pm
Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, 02180
781-438-5100
FREE for Moms
All Moms get free admission to Stone Zoo on May 9, Mother's Day.
Franklin Park Zoo: Free Day for Moms
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10am to 6pm
Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Rd., Dorchester, 02121
617-541-LION (5466)
FREE for Moms
All Moms get free admission to Franklin Park Zoo on May 9, Mother's Day.
Mothers Day Mixed Media Art Workshop
Sunday, May 9, 2010
1pm to 3pm
Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave., Boston 02210
617-478-3100
Price Varies
Mothers and children are invited to Drawings: Layered, Upside-Down and Reassembled, a special Mother's Day Workshop at the Institute of Contemporary Art. Families will have the opportunity to represent their family structure through unique art forms with a variety of provided tools and materials. The workshop costs $30 for a nonmember adult and one child; additional adults are $15 and each additional child is $10.
Moms Rock! Brunch @ Hard Rock Cafe
Sunday, May 9, 2010
9am to 12pm Noon
Hard Rock Cafe Boston, 22-24 Clinton St., Boston 02109
617-424-7625
All Ages
$13.95/Adults, $9.95/Kids, Free/Children 2 and under
Hard Rock Cafe and New England Aquarium have collaborated to bring you and your family a special Mother's Day Brunch. Get the opportunity to meet and greet animal characters (Rockhopper Penguins) from the Aquarium while, of course, enjoying your meal surrounded by unique rock' n 'roll memorabilia at the Hard Rock Cafe. Then afterward, head over to the New England Aquarium with the free admission voucher that all moms attending the brunch will receive for a full day of fun. To reserve a spot for your family, RSVP to Ashley at ashley_gonyaw@hardrock.com or 617-424-7625.
Stone Zoo: Free Day for Moms
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10am to 6pm
Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, 02180
781-438-5100
FREE for Moms
All Moms get free admission to Stone Zoo on May 9, Mother's Day.
Franklin Park Zoo: Free Day for Moms
Sunday, May 9, 2010
10am to 6pm
Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Rd., Dorchester, 02121
617-541-LION (5466)
FREE for Moms
All Moms get free admission to Franklin Park Zoo on May 9, Mother's Day.
FilmRodrigo D.: No Future (Rodrigo D. no futuro) w/
Special Appearance by Director Victor Gaviria
Sunday, May 9, 2010
7pm
Carpenter Center for the Arts, 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge, 02138
(617) 495-4700
$12
Harvard Film Archive presents Rodrigo D.: No Future (Rodrigo D. no futuro) by Director Victor Gaviria about a character who, in the midst of poverty, abandons his dreams of becoming a drummer in a punk band and turns to a life of violent crime. This film is noted for Gaviria's skillful blend of realism with other styles and for the use of music to show a contrast of happiness in the life of Rodrigo D. Rodrigo D.: No Future was the first film directed by Gaviria, who will make a special appearance at the screening on May 9th. (Note: Gaviria will also be present for screenings of his films The Rose Seller (La vendedora de rosas) on May 7th and Additions and Subtractions (Medellin: sumas y restas) on May 8th; both, also, at the Carpenter Center for the Arts).
Aqua Teen Hunger Force (ATHF) @ The Wilbur
Sunday, May 9, 2010
7pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston 02116
(617) 248-9700
$25
Dave Willis and Dana Snyder, of original Adult Swim animation Aqua Teen Hunger Force (ATHF) will appear live on May 9th at The Wilbur Theatre to deliver a performance with the show's lead characters "Master Shakes", "Frylock" and "Meatwad". Get Tickets.
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: Tuesday May 11, 2010
Ants Lecture and Booksigning by Mark Moffett
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
7pm
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge
617.495.2773
FREE
The Harvard Museum of Natural History along with the Cambridge Entomological Club presents "Life and Colony Size Among the Ants", a lecture and booksigning by worldwide entomologist and photographer, Mark Moffett. Moffett will be discussing themes from his book, "Adventures with the Ants".
Author Piper Kerman Discusses "Orange is the New Black
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
7pm
Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St. Brookline 02446
617-566-6660
FREE
Orange is the New Black is a story of Piper Kerman's personal experience in a women's prison. Hear her discuss it at Brookline Booksmith on May 11.
Women's Travel Writers Discuss Their Stories
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
7pm
Harvard Book Store, 1256 Mass. Ave, Harvard Square, Cambridge
617.661.1515
FREE
Travel Writers Deborah Milstein, Jennifer De Leon, Sara Fraser, and Kathleen Spivack will discuss their experiences in traveling the world and the stories they each contributed to the collection, "The Best Women's Travel Writing 2010: True Stories From Around the World". This event is free and no reservations are required.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
7pm
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge
617.495.2773
FREE
The Harvard Museum of Natural History along with the Cambridge Entomological Club presents "Life and Colony Size Among the Ants", a lecture and booksigning by worldwide entomologist and photographer, Mark Moffett. Moffett will be discussing themes from his book, "Adventures with the Ants".
Author Piper Kerman Discusses "Orange is the New Black
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
7pm
Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St. Brookline 02446
617-566-6660
FREE
Orange is the New Black is a story of Piper Kerman's personal experience in a women's prison. Hear her discuss it at Brookline Booksmith on May 11.
Women's Travel Writers Discuss Their Stories
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
7pm
Harvard Book Store, 1256 Mass. Ave, Harvard Square, Cambridge
617.661.1515
FREE
Travel Writers Deborah Milstein, Jennifer De Leon, Sara Fraser, and Kathleen Spivack will discuss their experiences in traveling the world and the stories they each contributed to the collection, "The Best Women's Travel Writing 2010: True Stories From Around the World". This event is free and no reservations are required.
Boston Events: Friday, May 7, 2010
Billy Connolly Live
Thursday, May 6 & Friday, May 7, 2010
8:00pm
Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre,270 Tremont St. Boston, 02116
(617) 482-9393
$53-$63
After four weeks of sold out shows in London, British Comedian Billy Connolly will bring his latest, BILLY CONNOLLY LIVE! to Boston. Connolly, who you might recognize from the hit 80s sitcom "Head of the Class", has been called Britains greatest living comedian by critics. Both comic performances will take place at the Shubert Theatre in Downtown Boston. Tickets start at $53 and are for sale at Citicenter.org or by phone at 866-348-9738.
Boston Premiere of Human Centipede Horror Flick
Friday May 7 & Saturday, May 8, 2010
@ Midnight
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard Street, Brookline 02446
617.734.2500
Come to the Coolidge Corner Theatre After Midnite Event to see this biological (and some say medically accurate) horror film about a crazy scientist's mission to connect two innocent girls' bodies by their respective gastric systems in hopes of creating the first human centipede. Rumor has it this movie is not for the squeamish.
MOMIX Dance Company Presents Botanica
Friday, May 7 & Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 8pm
Sunday, May 9, 2010 @ 3pm
Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116-4717
(617) 824-8000
The MOMIX Dance Company presents the Boston Premiere of "Botanica", a performing arts experience by Director Moses Pendleton. MOMIX is self defined as "a company of dancer-illusionists with the ability to conjure up a world of surrealist images using props, light, shadow, humor and the human body". The company is 20 years old. For more information or to buy tickets, click here.
Surviving Your Stupid, Stupid Decision to Go to Grad School
Friday, May 7, 2010
7pm
Harvard Book Store, 1256 Mass. Ave, Harvard Square, Cambridge
617.661.1515
FREE
Author, Comedian and Molecular Biologist, Adam Ruben will be at Harvard Book Store promoting his new book and to give you humorous advice on . The event is free and does not require tickets.
Get Your Freak on @ Space 242
Friday, May 7
6pm to 8pm
Space 242, 242 E. Berkeley St., 2nd Floor, South End, Boston
617.797.3191
FREE (RSVP Required)
Space 242 art gallery in the South End, aka "Boston's Low Brow Destination", will hold two opening receptions to introduce the latest show, "Get Your Freak On". The show will feature work from 100 artists and will run from April 20-may 21. Visit the gallery on Fridays between 6:30pm and 8pm or schedule an appointment to view the work. Or plan to check it out on April 30 or May 7 and you will get to take part in the opening reception. Even better, visit the gallery on May 21 from 7-8pm and enjoy a private Artist Talk. Note that both receptions as well as the artist talk require an RSVP.
Food, Glorious Food: Our Palate Vs. Our Planet
Friday, May 7, 2010
7pm
Museum of Science, Cahners Theater, 1 Science Park, Boston 02114
617-723-2500
FREE
Joanne Chang, Corby Kummer and National Food Sustainability Expert, Helene York will discuss the relationship between our love for food and our desire to protect the planet, as part of the Museum of Science ongoing DIY Series. Learn about ways to eat that will satisfy both of these seemingly conflicting needs. The event is free; a limited number of passes will be handed out on a first come first served bases in the Museum Lobby beginning at 5:45pm. There will be a book signing immediately after the discussion.
Film: The Rose Seller (La vendedora de rosas) w/
Special Appearance by Director, Victor Gaviria
Friday, May 7, 2010
8pm
Carpenter Center for the Arts, 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge, 02138
(617) 495-4700
$12
The Harvard Film Archive presents The Rose Seller (La vendedora de rosas), a story about Colombian street children, poverty, violence and drugs modeled after The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen. The Director, Victor Manuel Gaviria, is especially recognized for his use of nonprofessional actors and his "eclectic" visual style. His "ability to blend registers and styles lends Gaviria’s work a complexity often lacking in the Colombian films of previous decades that had sought to address the country’s poverty and ended up seeming to exploit it..." (Harvard Film Archive) Gaviria will be present at the screening of The Rose Seller (La vendedora de rosas) on May 7th.
Thursday, May 6 & Friday, May 7, 2010
8:00pm
Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre,270 Tremont St. Boston, 02116
(617) 482-9393
$53-$63
After four weeks of sold out shows in London, British Comedian Billy Connolly will bring his latest, BILLY CONNOLLY LIVE! to Boston. Connolly, who you might recognize from the hit 80s sitcom "Head of the Class", has been called Britains greatest living comedian by critics. Both comic performances will take place at the Shubert Theatre in Downtown Boston. Tickets start at $53 and are for sale at Citicenter.org or by phone at 866-348-9738.
Boston Premiere of Human Centipede Horror Flick
Friday May 7 & Saturday, May 8, 2010
@ Midnight
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard Street, Brookline 02446
617.734.2500
Come to the Coolidge Corner Theatre After Midnite Event to see this biological (and some say medically accurate) horror film about a crazy scientist's mission to connect two innocent girls' bodies by their respective gastric systems in hopes of creating the first human centipede. Rumor has it this movie is not for the squeamish.
MOMIX Dance Company Presents Botanica
Friday, May 7 & Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 8pm
Sunday, May 9, 2010 @ 3pm
Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116-4717
(617) 824-8000
The MOMIX Dance Company presents the Boston Premiere of "Botanica", a performing arts experience by Director Moses Pendleton. MOMIX is self defined as "a company of dancer-illusionists with the ability to conjure up a world of surrealist images using props, light, shadow, humor and the human body". The company is 20 years old. For more information or to buy tickets, click here.
Surviving Your Stupid, Stupid Decision to Go to Grad School
Friday, May 7, 2010
7pm
Harvard Book Store, 1256 Mass. Ave, Harvard Square, Cambridge
617.661.1515
FREE
Author, Comedian and Molecular Biologist, Adam Ruben will be at Harvard Book Store promoting his new book and to give you humorous advice on . The event is free and does not require tickets.
Get Your Freak on @ Space 242
Friday, May 7
6pm to 8pm
Space 242, 242 E. Berkeley St., 2nd Floor, South End, Boston
617.797.3191
FREE (RSVP Required)
Space 242 art gallery in the South End, aka "Boston's Low Brow Destination", will hold two opening receptions to introduce the latest show, "Get Your Freak On". The show will feature work from 100 artists and will run from April 20-may 21. Visit the gallery on Fridays between 6:30pm and 8pm or schedule an appointment to view the work. Or plan to check it out on April 30 or May 7 and you will get to take part in the opening reception. Even better, visit the gallery on May 21 from 7-8pm and enjoy a private Artist Talk. Note that both receptions as well as the artist talk require an RSVP.
Food, Glorious Food: Our Palate Vs. Our Planet
Friday, May 7, 2010
7pm
Museum of Science, Cahners Theater, 1 Science Park, Boston 02114
617-723-2500
FREE
Joanne Chang, Corby Kummer and National Food Sustainability Expert, Helene York will discuss the relationship between our love for food and our desire to protect the planet, as part of the Museum of Science ongoing DIY Series. Learn about ways to eat that will satisfy both of these seemingly conflicting needs. The event is free; a limited number of passes will be handed out on a first come first served bases in the Museum Lobby beginning at 5:45pm. There will be a book signing immediately after the discussion.
Film: The Rose Seller (La vendedora de rosas) w/
Special Appearance by Director, Victor Gaviria
Friday, May 7, 2010
8pm
Carpenter Center for the Arts, 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge, 02138
(617) 495-4700
$12
The Harvard Film Archive presents The Rose Seller (La vendedora de rosas), a story about Colombian street children, poverty, violence and drugs modeled after The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen. The Director, Victor Manuel Gaviria, is especially recognized for his use of nonprofessional actors and his "eclectic" visual style. His "ability to blend registers and styles lends Gaviria’s work a complexity often lacking in the Colombian films of previous decades that had sought to address the country’s poverty and ended up seeming to exploit it..." (Harvard Film Archive) Gaviria will be present at the screening of The Rose Seller (La vendedora de rosas) on May 7th.
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