Events
| Name |
Organization |
Dates |
Location |
Beatleness!
Presented by Candy Leonard at Center for the Arts at The Armory February 9, 2012 The Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan show on February 9, 1964 - and everything changed. The Beatlemania of the 1960s has become Beatleness, and it's all around us. How did this happen and why are the Beatles still so important? Sociologist and lifelong Beatle fan Candy Leonard has interviewed hundreds of Beatle fans and offers a unique, multidisciplinary analysis of the Beatles' ongoing impact that will engage and delight Beatle fans of all ages. A splendid time is guaranteed for...
|
Candy Leonard |
02/09/12 |
Center for the Arts at The Armory, Somerville |
An Arabian Adventure by Tanglewood Marionettes
Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre February 8-February 9, 2012 Featuring over a dozen beautifully hand-crafted marionettes and exquisite “story-book” style scenery, “An Arabian Adventure” tells the tale of a Persian prince who is thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a beautiful princess. Facing danger at every turn, the courageous prince must battle his way out of the underground prison to save his princess from a tragic fate.
The soundtrack features professional actors set to the background of classical...
|
Puppet Showplace Theatre |
02/08/12 -
02/09/12 |
Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline |
FETCH! Float my Boat
Presented by The Discovery Museums at The Discovery Museums February 9, 2012 Test different boat designs to see how many DUPLO™ people and animals you can load without sinking the boat. Then try your hand at building your own aluminum foil boat to test. Dive in! Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank, with additional support from Red Hat, Inc. © 2011 WGBH Educational Foundation.
|
The Discovery Museums |
02/09/12 |
The Discovery Museums, Acton |
February 10 Free Second Friday at Smith College Museum of Art
Presented by Smith College Museum of Art at Smith College Museum of Art February 10, 2012 Ooh La La! Step into a Parisian Café. 4–6 pm Hands On! Art making for ages 4+ (while supplies last). 6 pm Open Eyes: An informal, guided conversation about an art object (no experience required). Light French fare by Riff’s Café. Museum Shop open: 10–8! Featuring the exhibition: Debussy’s Paris, Art, Music & Sounds of the City.
|
Smith College Museum of Art |
02/10/12 |
Smith College Museum of Art, Northampton |
Capturing Forest Animals with Pencil and Paper (Ages 9–13)
Presented by Harvard Museum of Natural History at Harvard Museum of Natural History February 11, 2012 Where do moose, snakes, turtles and pillbugs live in the forest? Capture an animal and its habitat through close observations of classroom specimens and the New England Forest gallery. Practice realistic drawing techniques to learn more about these creatures and how to draw them in their forest environments.
|
Harvard Museum of Natural History |
02/11/12 |
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge |
South Asian Showdown - Bollywood/Fusion vs Bhangra vs Garba!!!
Presented by Boston Bhangra, Inc at John Hancock Hall February 11, 2012 If you like South Asian Dance and want to see some of the most competitive dance teams in North America, don’t miss South Asian Showdown! The last year 2 years have sold out!!
The concept of Showdown is to put the best dance teams from each South Asian genre against one another to see who wins! Bhangra is a folk dance from the Punjab region of India. Bollywood/Fusion is a conglomeration of all South Asian dance and any other dance form that the team chooses to use with...
|
Boston Bhangra, Inc |
02/11/12 |
John Hancock Hall, Boston |
A Thousand Cranes
Presented by The Prana Center February 10-February 11, 2012 This beautiful play is based on the haunting, true story of Sadako Saski. Sadako is lively and athletic - a regular kid - until she starts getting dizzy. Doctors diagnose leukemia, the "atom bomb disease." With the help of her friend Kenji, Sadako sets to work folding paper cranes. Japanese legend says that if a sick person folds one thousand cranes, the gods will grant her wish and make her healthy again. Proceeds from this play will be donated to the Hiroshima Peace Museum's...
|
The Prana Center |
02/10/12 -
02/11/12 |
The Prana Center, Holliston |
Into the Woods
Presented by Stoneham Theatre at Stoneham Theatre February 4-February 11, 2012 Stoneham Theatre Young Company presents Sondheim's "Into the Woods"!Stephen Sondheim weaves together beloved fairy tales- Little Red Ridinghood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella- with his own original story of a childless Baker and his Wife, to explore the darker side of a happy ending. But after all the grannies have been saved and maidens have been married and wishes have been granted, it is what we do with our "Ever After" that is the true judge of our character....
|
Stoneham Theatre |
02/04/12 -
02/11/12 |
Stoneham Theatre, Stoneham |
|
Stars and the Moons of Jupiter
|
Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
02/11/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
LEFT & RIGHT Special Valentine's Performance
Presented by Boston Children's Theatre at Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA February 10-February 11, 2012 Left & Right is an interactive dance-comedy about conjoined twins on the search for love! It starts out like any other ordinary day for these extraordinary individuals. Waking up, eating breakfast, getting ready. Yet these mundane experiences are far from commonplace for these two! Cereal races, toothbrush sword fights, a close shave, and even the Macarena! After the morning “routine”, Left and Right make a fantastic discovery: it’s Valentines Day! Sequin bellbottoms...
|
Boston Children's Theatre |
02/10/12 -
02/11/12 |
Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, Boston |
Winter Kids' Concert & Family Fun Fair
Presented by Watertown Cooperative Nursery School February 11, 2012 Please join us for our Winter Kids’ Concert & Family Fun Fair Saturday February 11, 2012 11am – 2pm St. John’s Church 80 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown MA Children $8; Adults $10 Children 2 and under – free Open to the public, WCNS proudly presents Ethan Rossiter and his band, playing music kids and parents can enjoy together, followed by a children’s fair filled with fun activities and good food! Take a listen at:...
|
Watertown Cooperative Nursery School |
02/11/12 |
St. John's United Methodist Church, Watertown |
Valentine Card Making Extravaganza
Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 11, 2012 Artbeat holds its annual Valentine Card Making Extravaganza. The studio will transform into a factory for extra special unique cards to give to all your friends, family, or even your entire class! Choose from our colorful cards, lace doilies, paper hearts, ribbon, confetti, and more to create the perfect card for someone special. $12 flat fee to make as many cards as you would like.
|
Artbeat |
02/11/12 |
Artbeat The Creativity Store, Arlington |
Spielberg Night & Auction Kickoff (sponsored by the Brotherhood of Temple Israel, Sharon)
Presented by Brotherhood of Temple Israel February 11, 2012 Steven Spielberg and Auction Kick-off Night - Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 pm. OPEN TO ALL !!! Join us for an evening discovering the work of Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe award-winner Steven Spielberg and kickoff the annual Brotherhood Auction. We'll see clips from his many movies and the impact he's had on films. We'll explore his life and how his Jewish roots influenced his films such as Raiders of the Lost Ark and Schindler's List. Further, we'll see how Spielberg's work led him to...
|
Brotherhood of Temple Israel |
02/11/12 |
Temple Israel, Sharon |
Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn
Presented by The Discovery Museums at The Discovery Museums February 11, 2012 Explore sound through singing and playing. Move, make music, listen, learn, and get a multi-sensory workout! Music improves your child’s memory, cognitive development, learning skills, and ability to express emotion. Plus, it’s fun! Miss Carolyn is a professional musician, serves as a faculty member at Indian Hill Music School, and has been a licensed Kindermusik Educator for 5 years.
|
The Discovery Museums |
02/11/12 |
The Discovery Museums, Acton |
Roxbury's Black History Trolley Tour
Presented by Discover Roxbury February 11, 2012 Take an informative (heated if needed) trolley tour with us as it travels through three centuries of Boston's historic Black neighborhoods. Follow the progression of the Black churches, gain an appreciation for the importance of the arts, learn about the struggles during the civil rights movement, and become more familiar with the movers, shakers, and strivers in Roxbury's Black history.
Trolley pickups:
12:30 Roxbury Heritage State Park, 183 Roxbury...
|
Discover Roxbury |
02/11/12 |
City of Roxbury, Roxbury, MA |
SuperCool Beans Concert
Presented by Newtowne Cooperative Preschool February 11, 2012 The Newtowne Cooperative Preschool is excited to present the local music trio, the SuperCool Beans, for a family concert this Saturday February 11 at 11am. Everyone and all ages welcome! Refreshments for sale during and after the concert.
|
Newtowne Cooperative Preschool |
02/11/12 |
First Congregational Church, Cambridge |
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.
|
Museum of Science. Boston |
10/02/11 -
02/12/12 |
Museum of Science, Boston, Boston |
Calvin's Monster
Presented by Boston Children's Theatre February 4-February 12, 2012 CALVIN’S MONSTER is a World Premiere new musical based on the children’s book “Fairy Tale Moments” by Marcia Trimble and adapted for the stage by Burgess Clark. Scared of his shadow, Calvin seeks the aid of famous storybook characters to help him overcome his fears. Written with a modern twist, including Peter Pan and Little Red Riding Hood with cell phones and pagers, CALVIN’S MONSTER entertains while teaching valuable lessons about staying strong and...
|
Boston Children's Theatre |
02/04/12 -
02/12/12 |
Roberts Theatre at the BCA, Boston |
Parent-Child Knitting
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 8-February 12, 2012 Newcomers and returning students mix hand and machine sewing. Small classes allow for individual attention, and we encourage kids to share their skills. The youngest children start with pincushions and pillows. Older children advance to aprons, doll clothes and finally clothing. We supply materials for the first meeting. Then, with the instructor’s advice, bring your own fabric or yarn and develop your own sewing or knitting kit. Come for more than one term and make new projects each...
|
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/08/12 -
02/12/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
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,...
|
CityStage & Symphony Hall |
02/12/12 |
Symphony Hall - Springfield, Springfield |
The Tanglewood Marionettes present The Dragon King: Kids' Shows
Presented by Coolidge Corner Theatre at Coolidge Corner Theatre February 12, 2012 A terrible drought has overtaken the land, and all the world has turned brown and lifeless. The Dragon King is ruler over all things water, and the people are beginning to wonder why he has not brought the life-giving rains in such a very long time.
An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, Tanglewood Marionettes’ latest production tells the tale of an intrepid Grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea to seek the Dragon King, and the answers to why he has...
|
Coolidge Corner Theatre |
02/12/12 |
Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline |
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...
|
Boston Musica Viva |
02/12/12 |
Tsai Performance Center, Boston |
Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys
Presented by Soule Early Childhood Center PTO February 12, 2012 Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys perform! Amazing raffle baskets, food & drink, fun for the whole family!
|
Soule Early Childhood Center PTO |
02/12/12 |
Baker Elementary School, Brookline |
Once Upon a Mattress
Presented by Stoneham Theatre at Stoneham Theatre February 4-February 12, 2012 Stoneham Theatre Young Company presents "Once Upon a Mattress". Everyone can't wait for the newest royal wedding; the aggravating Queen Aggravain has declared no one may marry before her son, the very daunted Prince Dauntless. Enter the most unlikely princess: Winnifred, a girl from the swamps who is anything but "Shy;" it's the role that made Carol Burnett famous! Everyone from 8 to 80 will delight in this rollicking retelling of The Princess and the Pea.
|
Stoneham Theatre |
02/04/12 -
02/12/12 |
Stoneham Theatre, Stoneham |
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Presented by Stoneham Theatre at Stoneham Theatre February 3-February 12, 2012 Stoneham Theatre Young Company presents Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"! This "Tale as Old as Time" follows the classic story of a young woman, Belle, who dreams for something outside of her small town life. But when an unfortunate encounter whisks her away to the castle of a grizzled Beast, she is forced to turn her energy towards the characters who surround her, and see their true beauty within. This Broadway hit features all the beloved songs from the animated film;...
|
Stoneham Theatre |
02/03/12 -
02/12/12 |
Stoneham Theatre, Stoneham |
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.
|
Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
02/12/12 |
|
Valentine Cookie Reception
Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store February 12, 2012 Satisfy your sweet tooth this Valentines Day at Artbeat! To show you how special you are to us we will be hosting a cookie reception Come in to Artbeat and enjoy delicious treats while making a delightful free V-Day project: create a lovely votive candle holder with fun heart shapes to celebrate the season. Happy Valentines Day to you from Artbeat!
|
Artbeat |
02/12/12 |
Artbeat The Creativity Store, Arlington |
Hans Christian Anderson's "The Nightingale"
Presented by Boston College February 12, 2012 Bring your family and enjoy "The Nightingale" adapted from a Hans Christian Andersen tale. Performed with audience participation.
|
Boston College |
02/12/12 |
Boston College, Lyons Hall 423, Chestnut Hill |
Magic Show with Rupayan Neogy
Presented by The Discovery Museums at The Discovery Museums February 12, 2012 Join us as local young magician Rupayan Neogy shares his talents with us! Showcasing a variety of tricks, he will confound and amaze in an interactive performance geared toward family audiences. For more information about Rupayan’s magic, visit his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rneogymagic.
|
The Discovery Museums |
02/12/12 |
The Discovery Museums, Acton |
Family Art-Making Workshop
Presented by Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) at Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) February 12, 2012 Sculpt your own clay model, learn to link the models together to create a short film, and watch your creations come alive during a screening of the workshop creatures, shown at the end of class. Bring refreshments to enjoy during a brief class break.
Recommended for children ages 8 and older with adult.
Advance registration required.
Buy tickets online or call 617-478-3100.
|
Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA) |
02/12/12 |
Institute of Contemporary Art /Boston (ICA), Boston |