Events
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13, The Musical
Presented by NextDoor Theater at NextDoor Theater June 8-June 10, 2012 The story concerns the life of 13-year-old Evan Goldman as he moves from New York City to Appleton, Indiana, and his dilemma when the move conflicts with the celebration of his Bar Mitzvah.
Come see this incredible cast of local teen talent!
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NextDoor Theater |
06/08/12 -
06/10/12 |
NextDoor Theater, Winchester |
20th Annual Against the Tide Event
Presented by Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition at Hopkinton State Park June 23, 2012 Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s 20th Anniversary of the Against the Tide event Dates: June 23, 2012 & August 18, 2012 Locations: DCR’s Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton MA & DCR’s Nickerson State Park, Brewster MA Times: 7am-Noon Description of the event: One mile competitive swim, one mile recreational swim, two mile kayak, three mile walk, five K recreational run and/or five K competitive run to support breast cancer prevention. Participate in one,...
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Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition |
06/23/12 |
Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton |
30th Annual Codman Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
Presented by Historic New England at Codman Estate September 8, 2012 This annual event features the work of more than one hundred local artisans. Items include wooden furniture and toys, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, knitted sweaters and throws, children’s clothing, metalware, and folk carvings. Enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities, and a food court. The Codman Estate is open for museum tours.
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Historic New England |
09/08/12 |
Codman Estate, Lincoln |
33rd Annual Cambridge River Festival
Presented by Cambridge Arts Council June 2, 2012 Join us for this one-day celebration of the arts, attracting 200,000 annually. This FREE event along the banks of the Charles River features jazz, folk, roots and world music performances, dance, art demonstrations, family art-making activities and over 100 specialty food purveyors and craftspeople!
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Cambridge Arts Council |
06/02/12 |
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3RD Annual Hobby Bunker Games Day
Presented by Boston Trained Bands August 18, 2012 Boston Trained Bands will be running the Battle of Maldon 991 and 1st Battle of Sackets Harbor 1812 other games TBD. Other games masters and/or clubs are welcome to present their games. Please use the contact information below to book a table. Last year we had around 50 gamers over the day with 11 games.
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Boston Trained Bands |
08/18/12 |
Hobby bunker, Malden |
A Woodland Cinderella by Deborah Costine, Puppeteer!
Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre June 7-June 9, 2012 In this original version of Cinderella, the King of all Woodland Fairies wants his son to marry a fairy princess, but he knows that they are very hard to find. So the King hosts a great ball and commands all the young fairy maidens to attend. He hopes that the missing fern fairy princess will come. Will he find her?
Recommended for ages 3 & up.
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Puppet Showplace Theatre |
06/07/12 -
06/09/12 |
Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline |
Acton Bluegrass Fesitval
Presented by Town of Acton June 16, 2012 Event held at beautiful NARA Park located at 25 Ledge Rock Way in Acton.
Multiple performers including Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters, Dawn Kenney, Blackstone Valley Bluegrass, The Bag Boys, and Hot Mustard.
Food and beverage will be available for purchase.
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Town of Acton |
06/16/12 |
NARA Park, Acton |
Agricultural Exhibition: September 15–16, 2012
Presented by Old Sturbridge Village at Old Sturbridge Village September 15-September 16, 2012 Experience an old-fashioned agricultural exhibition complete with demonstrations of early New England farm equipment and displays of Village-grown heirloom vegetables and other accomplishments.
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Old Sturbridge Village |
09/15/12 -
09/16/12 |
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge |
An Evening of Illumination – November 10, 2012
Presented by Old Sturbridge Village at Old Sturbridge Village November 10, 2012 Experience the charms of a New England evening in much the same way as early New Englanders did. Enjoy a guided tour around the Common, with shops and homes lit only by the glow of candles, oil lamps, and firelight. Samples of Village-period food and drink will be served at the Bullard Tavern, where music and entertainment await to top off this once-a-year evening event.
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Old Sturbridge Village |
11/10/12 |
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge |
Antique Car Rally: June 2, 2012
Presented by Old Sturbridge Village at Old Sturbridge Village June 2, 2012 When Old Sturbridge Village first opened in 1946, visitors toured the museum in their cars. To commemorate those early days, we will be showcasing pre-1946 automobiles during the Antique Car Rally. See how early 20th-century transportation compares to the early 19th century.
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Old Sturbridge Village |
06/02/12 |
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge |
Apple Days: September 29-30, 2012
Presented by Old Sturbridge Village at Old Sturbridge Village September 29-September 30, 2012 Old Sturbridge Village hosts a weekend of events related to harvesting, preserving, and cooking this quintessential New England fruit. Activities include heirloom apple tastings, an apple pie baking contest for OSV Members, cider mill demonstrations, press-your-own-cider activities, crafts, and other apple-themed fun.
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Old Sturbridge Village |
09/29/12 -
09/30/12 |
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge |
Art & Music
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 5-June 7, 2012 Our visual arts classes emphasize the pleasure of making things and completing them to take home, exploring a variety of mediums, approaches and techniques. Students develop skills, imagination and confidence while having fun in a non-competitive, creative environment. Our classes encourage cooperation, skill-building and creative thinking. Classes combine artists of all levels, with new and different projects each session. Returning students encounter new projects, new skills and new...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
04/05/12 -
06/07/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Arts Alive Festival '12
Presented by ArtsFalmouth June 22-June 24, 2012 A 3-day celebration of the arts in Falmouth and the Upper Cape. Continuous entertainment - over 60 performances of Theater, Spoken Word, Dance and Music for all tastes - jazz, classical, folk and fiddle, show tunes and a special Rock Fest Saturday Night, 6 to 9 PM 50 + artisans and crafts people display and sell their wares’ All free and everyone welcome – rain or shine
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ArtsFalmouth |
06/22/12 -
06/24/12 |
Falmouth Library lawn, Falmouth |
Avenue Q
Presented by The Lyric Stage Company of Boston at The Lyric Stage Company May 11-June 9, 2012 Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty
Part flesh (humans), part felt (puppets), and packed with heart (universal), Avenue Q is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. There, he meets the girl next door, a Republican, an internet sexpert, and Gary Coleman (need we say more?), along with other colorful types who help Princeton...
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The Lyric Stage Company of Boston |
05/11/12 -
06/09/12 |
The Lyric Stage Company, Boston |
Beach Party Blast
Presented by Town of Acton June 30, 2012 Free Admission. Fun reggae band featuring Dell Smart ExitIn.
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Town of Acton |
06/30/12 |
NARA Park, Acton |
Beacon Hill Walking Tour
Presented by Historic New England at Otis House Museum May 5-October 27, 2012 Go beyond the brick sidewalks and charming gardens and learn about Beacon Hill’s development in the Federal era. The fortunes, ambitions, and struggles of Beacon Hill’s early residents, both wealthy and working class, shaped the streets, architecture, and character of the hill. The program starts with a tour of the Otis House, the earliest intact mansion in the neighborhood, and continues on Beacon Hill’s historic streets. Private group tours available by appointment.
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Historic New England |
05/05/12 -
10/27/12 |
Otis House Museum, Boston |
Beatlejuice
Presented by Town of Acton July 21, 2012 Beatles Tribute Band. Please note this is an outdoor venue and is subject to change if necessary.
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Town of Acton |
07/21/12 |
NARA Park Amphitheater, Acton |
Billy Elliot the Musical
Presented by Broadway In Boston at Boston Opera House July 24-August 19, 2012 Billy Elliot the Musical is the joyous celebration of one boy's journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising passion that inspires his family and his whole community. A big musical with an even bigger heart, Billy Elliot will enchant the dreamer in all of us. Based on the international smash-hit film, Billy Elliot is brought to life by a phenomenal cast and the Tony...
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Broadway In Boston |
07/24/12 -
08/19/12 |
Boston Opera House, Boston |
Blue Man Group
Presented by Blue Man Group at The Charles Playhouse May 14, 2002 - Ongoing It’s new. It’s cool. BLUE MAN GROUP has updated the wildly popular theatrical show in Boston! Taking a closer look at the technology that both surrounds and isolates us, BLUE MAN GROUP showcases technogeek ingenuity while uniting the audience in primal, collective exhilaration. Signature BLUE MAN GROUP moments combine with breathtakingly fun new pieces for an explosive evening of entertainment.
*Blue Man Group is on an open run at the Charles Playhouse.
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Blue Man Group |
05/14/02 -
Ongoing |
The Charles Playhouse, Boston |
Blue Man Group
Presented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre June 8-June 10, 2012 BLUE MAN GROUP will thrill Worcester with its high-octane theatrical experience. Escape the ordinary and surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music, and technology. If you’ve never seen BLUE MAN GROUP , it’s a must-see. If you’re already a fan, don’t miss it.
BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. Although it is...
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The Hanover Theatre |
06/08/12 -
06/10/12 |
The Hanover Theatre, Worcester |
Boo in the Zoo at Stone Zoo
Presented by Stone Zoo at Stone Zoo October 22, 2011-September 23, 2012 Children throughout New England are invited to trick-or-treat among the animals. Thrills, chills, and animals lurk around every corner on the Trick-or-Treat Trail. Other haunted happenings offered throughout the day include: creepy crafts, ghoulish games, howling costume contests, and a haunted maze!
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Stone Zoo |
10/22/11 -
09/23/12 |
Stone Zoo, Stoneham |
Boston International Ballet Competition
Presented by Dance Conservatory Performance Project at Cutler Majestic Theatre June 13-June 17, 2012 The Boston International Ballet Competition (BIBC) was started in order to bring magic into Ballet, “open doors” and unite the far reaches of the dance world with an innovative competition for talented students and young professionals. Last year, nearly 100 dancers, from 24 countries, ages 13 to 25 competed for dance contracts, scholarships and more. Mikko Nissinen, Boston Ballet's Artistic Director, presides the Jury.
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Dance Conservatory Performance Project |
06/13/12 -
06/17/12 |
Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston |
Boston Landmarks Orchestra Gala Concert 2012
Presented by Boston Landmarks Orchestra at Sanders Theatre June 9, 2012 Join the Boston Landmarks Orchestra for their annual Gala concert on June 9th. It will help raise money so the orchestra can continue to perform free concerts on the Hatch Shell and in Boston's neighborhoods. The evening will include a special performance by the Boston Children's Chorus whose founder, Hubie Jones, will be honored at the event. A new work by a young Venezuelan musician living in Boston, Gonzalo Grau, will also be premiered.
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Boston Landmarks Orchestra |
06/09/12 |
Sanders Theatre, Cambridge |
Boston Local Food Festival (BLFF)
Presented by The Williams Agency October 7, 2012 The festival provides opportunities for local food-related businesses, initiatives and nonprofits to share their products, services and programs. Over 100 vendors and exhibitors and at least 20 stakeholder groups participate in the festival each year. Boston Local Food Festival attracts 30,000 people
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The Williams Agency |
10/07/12 |
Kedall Square, Cambridge |
Boston's Best Cruise
Presented by Boston's Best Cruises at MBTA Harbor Express Ferry November 1, 2009 - Ongoing 90 min. round trip ferry ride from Boston's Long Wharf and back. Scenic, historical, inexpensive family fun. Best views of Boston and the Harbor Islands.big fun on a budget.
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Boston's Best Cruises |
11/01/09 -
Ongoing |
MBTA Harbor Express Ferry, Boston |
Bring your bottles and cans to Stone Zoo!
Presented by Stone Zoo at Stone Zoo April 14-October 13, 2012 If you are interested in not only helping the environment but contributing to a worthy cause, bring your empty bottles and cans to Stone Zoo during the Bottle and Can Drive – held the second Saturday of each month, April through October.
All of the proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit conservation efforts supported by Zoo New England, the non-profit organization that manages Stone Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo.
The 2012 dates are:
April 14
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Stone Zoo |
04/14/12 -
10/13/12 |
Stone Zoo, Stoneham |
Brookstock: A Music Festival for Brookline Where 1969 Meets 2012
Presented by Brookline Music School at Pine Manor College, Ellsworth Theater June 1, 2012 In addition to performances by Brookline Music School ensembles, we will be presenting original music from Brookline's most promising young bands, singer/songwriters, and composers.
BMS ensembles will be performing music from 1969, the final year in an amazing decade of American popular music, one which laid the foundation for all that followed. Brookstock seeks to contrast this music with music being created here and now by today's young musicians. The similarities and...
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Brookline Music School |
06/01/12 |
Pine Manor College, Ellsworth Theater, Chestnut Hill |
Budding Naturalists: Spring Explorations for Preschooler/Adult pairs
Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary April 26-June 21, 2012 Discover nature with your preschooler! Each day is its own adventure exploring the wonders of spring at Broadmoor from baby birds to turtles and much more. During each program and short guided walk we will explore different habitats around the sanctuary and watch for the creatures that inhabit them. Maximum of 8 pairs. Pre-registration is required.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
04/26/12 -
06/21/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
Butterfly Landing
Presented by Franklin Park Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo June 16-September 16, 2012 Watch in amazement as butterflies flutter around you in Butterfly Landing at Franklin Park Zoo. At Butterfly Landing, guests have the opportunity to stroll through this tranquil environment filled with hundreds of butterflies. This tented, outdoor exhibit also features several garden beds, a pond and soothing surround-sound music. Butterfly Landing is a seasonal exhibit and will be open June 16 through mid-September (weather permitting).
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Franklin Park Zoo |
06/16/12 -
09/16/12 |
Franklin Park Zoo, Boston |
Cambridge Carnival International
Presented by Cambridge Carnival International September 9, 2012 Cambridge Carnival is a colorful and festive celebration rooted in African traditions. This free festival, embarking on its 20th year, is considered a Cambridge Institution, and is the largest festival in Cambridge, with thousands of attendees. The highlight of the festival is a grand costume parade accompanied by rich rhythmic musicality promoting all types of cultures. Participants can be seen as revelers masquerading through the streets in dazzling handmade costumes, dancing to the beat...
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Cambridge Carnival International |
09/09/12 |
Kedall Square, Cambridge |