Events
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February School Vacation Week: Ben Franklin, Printer
Presented by Old South Meeting House at Old South Meeting House February 21, 2012 Before moving to Philadelphia and starting his own printing business, Benjamin Franklin learned the trade in his brother's shop in Boston. Learn the techniques to colonial printing as you create your own print to bring home and learn some of Franklin's most famous sayings! Activities included in Museum Admission
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Old South Meeting House |
02/21/12 |
Old South Meeting House, Boston |
"An American Journey"
Presented by Revels at The Arsenal Center For The Arts March 4, 2012 The story of American immigration comes to life through music, songs and stories as Revels' acclaimed 40-member touring ensemble, Revels Repertory Company, stars in this 90-minute original stage production. Set in 1907 on a crowded passenger ship bound for America, Italian, Irish and Eastern European Jewish families create an unlikely community, sharing their music, their memories and their dreams as they leave their homelands and hardships behind in search of a better life in America, the...
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Revels |
03/04/12 |
The Arsenal Center For The Arts, Watertown |
"Magic in the Air" Comedy and Magic Variety Show
Presented by Amazing Things Arts Center at Amazing Things Art Center March 23, 2012 "Magic in the Air" is a unique variety show featuring an exciting mixture of three talented entertainers. If you take a healthy dose of comedy, throw in a handful of magic, and blend it, you have the recipe for Chris Mitchell’s hysterical and original comedy magic. Next, from the stages of Broadway in New York to New Zealand's renowned Regent Theater, George Saterial has traveled five continents performing his classically inspired illusions. Discover for yourself what George...
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Amazing Things Arts Center |
03/23/12 |
Amazing Things Art Center, Framingham |
14th Annual Boston College Arts Festival
Presented by Boston College April 26-April 28, 2012 Every year, the Boston College Arts Festival brings the Boston College and surrounding communities together to celebrate the arts. Music, theater, dance, film screenings, art exhibitions and demonstrations, literary readings, children's activities, special events, and much more!
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Boston College |
04/26/12 -
04/28/12 |
Boston College, O'Neill Plaza Event Center, Chestnut Hill |
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2012 Academy Award-Nominated Short Films
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Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) |
02/20/12 -
03/11/12 |
Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA), Boston |
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 |
25th annual Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place
Presented by Gore Place at Gore Place April 28, 2012 Now celebrating its 25th year, this outdoor farm festival draws thousands to the 45 acre Governor Gore estate in Waltham, MA. Enjoy demonstrations of sheep-shearing, herding dogs, spinning, weaving and gardening at this outdoor event. Large crafts fair, live entertainment, wagon rides, historic demonstrators, games and farm animals. Admission is $15 adults, seniors and teens, children 12 and under free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Food vendors on site. Free parking. No dogs or...
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Gore Place |
04/28/12 |
Gore Place, Waltham |
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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A Day in Pompeii
Presented by Museum of Science. Boston at Museum of Science, Boston October 2, 2011-February 12, 2012 Get a glimpse of daily life in Pompeii, one of Imperial Rome's most cosmopolitan cities. Hundreds of artifacts — including body casts of the volcano's victims — bring to light the vibrancy of this bustling resort town, but the darkening skies ahead and violent sounds of Vesuvius spewing ash and debris signal imminent danger.
Advance purchase highly recommended.
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Museum of Science. Boston |
10/02/11 -
02/12/12 |
Museum of Science, Boston, Boston |
A Vacation Week Family Program at the Jackson Homestead and Museum
Presented by Historic Newton at Historic Newton February 21, 2012 THE MA 54TH: A BLACK REGIMENT IN THE CIVIL WAR
A Vacation Week Family Program at the Jackson Homestead and Museum
Did you know that Massachusetts raised one of the first black regiments of the Civil War, led by a man who grew up in Newton? Come learn about their stories, and make a popular civil-war era toy to take home. Cost: $20 per family ($15 for members) includes museum admission, snack, and materials. Prepaid registration is required, limit 25; call 617.796.1450 to...
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Historic Newton |
02/21/12 |
Historic Newton, Newton |
A Visit with Abraham Lincoln at the Concord Museum
Presented by Concord Museum at Concord Museum February 20, 2012 This Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 20, 2012, the Concord Museum is pleased to once again host Steve Wood and his amazing performance as Abraham Lincoln. Matching Lincoln’s height and beard, Wood bears enough of a resemblance to our 16th president to make heads turn. His first-person historical interpretation, “A Visit with Abraham Lincoln,” includes stories of Lincoln’s early life, his campaign debates, the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and...
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Concord Museum |
02/20/12 |
Concord Museum, Concord |
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 |
Alexander King Of Jesters
Presented by Regent Theatre, Arlington at Regent Theatre February 25, 2012 Alexander, King of Jesters, revives a cultural icon—the medieval fool. His period music, mind bending sight gags, amazing stunts, and wildly imaginative spirit transport audiences to another place and time. Alex has been seen on Showtime, PBS, and ‘America’s Got Talent, at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, and was introduced on Public Radio International as a ‘cultural ambassador’ for his tours in Russia.
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Regent Theatre, Arlington |
02/25/12 |
Regent Theatre, Arlington |
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 |
Animal Artists: A six-week course (Ages 7–11)
Presented by Harvard Museum of Natural History at Harvard Museum of Natural History March 6-April 10, 2012 Sketch face-to-face with a zebra, ostrich or tiger as we learn to draw animals from the museum’s collections. Students focus on new animals each week and practice using different media. By the end of this six-week course, students will have gained greater confidence in their skills as well as a new appreciation for the animal world. This popular club is taught by educator, artist and illustrator Erica Beade. Returning students are welcome and will deepen their skills each time.
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Harvard Museum of Natural History |
03/06/12 -
04/10/12 |
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge |
Animal Footprints and Signs
Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary February 12, 2012 Wonder what animal made those tracks? Who is traveling on the trails or through your yard? Come find out how to solve these mysteries! Pre-registration required. Ages 6 and up. Instructions and Directions: This programs includes walking over uneven terrain.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
02/12/12 |
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Anne of Green Gables
Presented by Boston Children's Theatre at Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA May 5-May 13, 2012 In this enchanting new musical adaptation, audiences will cheer for our heroine Anne as she fights against adversity and tells the truth, regardless of the consequences. Taught in schools around the world, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES is regarded as one of the most important pieces of 20th century literature.
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES runs May 5 – May 13.
Calderwood Pavilion
527 Tremont St.
617-933-8600
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Boston Children's Theatre |
05/05/12 -
05/13/12 |
Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, Boston |
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 |
April Vacation: Magic and Mayhem
Presented by Watertown Children's Theatre at The Arsenal Center For The Arts April 16-April 20, 2012 Inspired by popular stories like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and the Chronicles of Narnia, the group will create and perform scenes and songs of enchantment, mystery, and amazing journeys. Participants will explore the magic and supernatural elements of these tales while learning the fundamentals of art, performance, and creative collaboration.
Magic and Mayhem concludes with an ‘enchanting’ performance for family and friends..
Grades...
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Watertown Children's Theatre |
04/16/12 -
04/20/12 |
The Arsenal Center For The Arts, Watertown |
Beep Music and Movie Show
Presented by BEEP Brookline Early Education Program at Coolidge Corner Theatre March 24, 2012 A fantastic way to spend a morning in March! The Philip Alexander Family Band teams up with Oren Rosenthal to present a live music show featuring their popular songs! Young children of all ages will enjoy this exciting show, which will conclude with a short film. Snacks will be for sale, and an exciting Raffle too!
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BEEP Brookline Early Education Program |
03/24/12 |
Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline |
Big Apple Circus
Presented by Big Apple Circus at City Hall Plaza March 27-May 13, 2012 For its 34th Season the Big Apple Circus dares you to Dream Big!
Grandma the clown's final tour. Don't miss it!
It’s an All–New Show, where the World’s Greatest Circus artists are presented under an intimate Big Top, and no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring! Let your imagination soar and summon the most amazing acts — A juggler with a suit to fit his sweet feats of fancy handiwork! A mechanical doll who comes alive in...
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Big Apple Circus |
03/27/12 -
05/13/12 |
City Hall Plaza, Boston |
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 |
Billy Kelly & the Blah Blah Blahs: Kids' Shows
Presented by Coolidge Corner Theatre at Coolidge Corner Theatre February 26, 2012 A fun, clever and silly morning of music not to be missed.
Songs about milk, pine cones, springtime, 18-wheelers, the moon, and just about anything else you can think of, in a style described as "Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld (writing) lyrics for all-ages music played by an acoustic Weezer."
Recommended for ages 3+.
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Coolidge Corner Theatre |
02/26/12 |
Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline |
Blast
Presented by CityStage & Symphony Hall at Symphony Hall - Springfield February 12, 2012 FAMILY FUN! Ages 5 and up!
Winner of the 2001 Tony® Award for "Best Special Theatrical Event" and the 2001 Emmy® Award for "Best Choreography". Born on athletic fields across the nation, steeped in the tradition of military and outdoor pageantry, drum corps, bands, and color guards have a long history in America. Often rehearsing twelve hours a day through heat, cold, dust and rain, they create thrilling performances where athleticism, musical talent,...
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CityStage & Symphony Hall |
02/12/12 |
Symphony Hall - Springfield, Springfield |
Bobby McFerrin
Presented by FirstWorks May 10, 2012 “McFerrin’s greatest gift to his audience – changing them from spectators into celebrants and
transforming a concert hall into a playground.” —The Los Angeles Times
One-man orchestra Bobby McFerrin uses his four-octave range and a vast array of vocal techniques to conjure the unmistakable sound of a trumpet in a jazz standard, the cello in a classical composition and the bubbly melody of a pop song.
Best known for his Grammy...
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FirstWorks |
05/10/12 |
The Vets, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Providence |
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 Common Frog Pond Ice Skating
Presented by Boston Parks and Recreation Department at Boston Common December 1, 2011-March 17, 2012 The Boston Common Frog Pond sits at the heart of Boston Common, one of America’s oldest and most treasured public parks. With a winter ice rink and skating school; a reflecting pool in the spring and fall; and a summer spray pool and children’s carousel; there is always a fun and exciting activity for residents and tourists alike. And the year-round café is a welcome respite no matter what the temperature.
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Boston Parks and Recreation Department |
12/01/11 -
03/17/12 |
Boston Common, Boston |
Boston Musica Viva's 19th Annual Family Concert
Presented by Boston Musica Viva at Tsai Performance Center February 12, 2012 At Boston Musica Viva’s 19th Annual Family Concert, you and your child will experience two classic tales like never before. Continuing BMV’s tradition of commissioning new music for listeners of all ages, Boston composers Patrick Greene and Michael Gandolfi give Aesop’s “The Tortoise and the Hare” and “The Pied Piper” a fresh spin. The talented young percussionists of The Marimba Magic Ensemble from The Rivers School Conservatory and New England...
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Boston Musica Viva |
02/12/12 |
Tsai Performance Center, Boston |
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 |