Event Calendar
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| Nature 12/28/2009—03/31/2010 | Winter Take A Walk <p>Gore Place, 52 Gore St, Waltham. Enjoy this outdoor adventure! Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults explore the grounds searching for and identifying animal tracks; identifying trees by their shapes, needles, or pinecones; and playing a nature “Find It!” game with an activities backpack. Take a Walk is available Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm and, beginning Jan 23, Sat from 12-3pm. Rental $5 per backpack. When there is snow on the ground, visitors may also rent snow shoes at $5 per pair. For more information, call: 781 894 2798, email: tamar.agulian@goreplace.org or visit www.goreplace.org.</p> | Fee | |||||
| Nature 12/29/2009—03/31/2010 | Winter Take A Walk <p>Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, Mon-Fri, 10-3, Sat 12-3. With activity backpacks, children and accompanying adults explore the 45-acre estate and farm. $5 rental per backpack. Snowshoes also available in adult and child sizes, rental $5. Appropriate for ages 3-8 years old. To reserve or for more information, contact Tamar Agulian at (781) 894-2798 ext. 18.</p> | Fee | |||||
| Films 02/12/2010—03/04/2010 | Surf the Largest Screen in New England with Kelly Slater & Raimana! <p>The world’s most iconic surfer, Kelly Slater, emerges on the giant screen in his first ever 3D IMAX® film appearance in The Ultimate Wave Tahiti, premiering Friday, Feb. 12 at the New England Aquarium’s Simons IMAX Theatre. Beyond the beauty and thrill of riding monster waves in 3D, this visually captivating film also explains the science behind the natural forces that create giant waves. Slater and famed Tahitian surf guide Raimana Van Bastolaer take on Teahupo’o, Tahiti’s most extreme surf break in this epic quest for the perfect wave. neaq.org. </p> | Fee | |||||
| Unique Events 03/01/2010 | 3rd Annual Newton Spelling Bee <p>A fun and educational citywide Spelling Bee for all Newton children grades K - 6. Children compete within their own grade level only and everyone receives a goody bag and certificate of participation to celebrate their hard work. The top three spellers in each grade get a special prize. Choose one day from the appropriate group. All Bees are at 6 PM. Grades K - 3: Monday, March 1 or Wednesday, March 3. Grades 4 - 6: Monday, March 8 or Wednesday, March 10. Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada Street, Newtonville, MA. 02460. Sign up soon! Registration limited. www.newtoncivicpride.org.</p> | Fee | |||||
03/01/2010 | 3rd Annual Newton Spelling Bee 6pm, Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada St., Newton. Children in grades K-3 are invited to participate in a citywide spelling bee. The top three spellers in each grade receive a special prize. $7. 617-527-8283; newtoncivicpride.org. | Fee | WEST | ||||
03/02/2010 | The Lion King 7:30pm, Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston. The entire savannah comes to life and more than 40 actors take the stage to recreate the inhabitants of the African Pridelands in this musical production based on the movie. $22.50-$91. 1-800-982-2787; broadwayacrossamerica.com/boston. | Fee | Metro Boston | ||||
03/02/2010 | Dr Seuss Story Time 10am, Children's Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton. Celebrate Read Across America Day with a reading of The Cat in the Hat by St. Seuss. Free with museum admission. 978-264-4200; discoverymuseums.org. | Fee | WEST | ||||
03/02/2010 | Maple Science 4-5:30pm, Drumlin Farm, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln. Find out all about sap and syrup as you explore the sugar bush and follow the process from tree to table. $12. For children ages 10-13. Registration required. 781-259-2200. | Fee | WEST | ||||
03/03/2010 | Here Come the Clowns 10:30am, Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Happy clowns caper out of a tiny car to perform humorous vignettes from around the world. For children ages 3 and up. $10. 617-731-6400; puppetshowplace.org. | Fee | Metro Boston | ||||
03/03/2010 | The Lion King 7:30pm, Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston. The entire savannah comes to life and more than 40 actors take the stage to recreate the inhabitants of the African Pridelands in this musical production based on the movie. $22.50-$91. 1-800-982-2787; broadwayacrossamerica.com/boston. | Fee | Metro Boston | ||||
03/03/2010 | Not Enough Air 7:30pm, Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. Journalist-turned-playwright Sophie Treadwell finds herself drawn into the 1920s murder trial of Long Island housewife Ruth Snyder in this play presented by the Nora Theater Company. $35. 866-811-4111; centralsquaretheater.org. | Fee | Metro Boston | ||||
03/03/2010 | Blow it Away 3-5pm, Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St., Providence, R.I. Make traveling a breeze with a vehicle that's part car, part sailboat in the FETCH! Lab. For children ages 5-11. Free with museum admission. 401-273-KIDS; childrenmuseum.org. | Fee | SOUTH | ||||
03/03/2010 | 3rd Annual Newton Spelling Bee 6pm, Newton Cultural Center, 225 Nevada St., Newton. Children in grades K-3 are invited to participate in a citywide spelling bee. The top three spellers in each grade receive a special prize. $7. 617-527-8283; newtoncivicpride.org. | Fee | WEST | ||||
| Theater & Performance 03/04/2010—03/06/2010 | The Brimmer and May Performing Arts Department presents, Hot Mikado <p>The Brimmer and May School Performing Arts Department presents, Hot Mikado. This musical is an adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado. This musical comedy is highly entertaining with a wide range of musical styles such as jazz, gospel, blues, and rock. Tickets cost $10 for adults, and $5 for students. The performance is being held at the Brimmer and May School in the Ruth Corkin Theatre, located at 60 Middlesex Rd., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. www.brimmerandmay.org. 617-566-7462.</p> | Fee | |||||
| Festivals & Fairs 03/04/2010 | Go Green 2010: a community day for the environment <p>Hill House, a non-profit community center in downtown Boston and partner of Green Schools, is co-hosting with the Beacon Hill Civic Association GO GREEN 2010: A Community Day for the Environment on Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 3-6pm at Hill House located at 127 Mt. Vernon St. Beacon Hill in Boston. Folks of all ages are invited to participate in eco-friendly activities and have the opportunity to learn about renewable energy, eco-responsibility and their interdependence with the environment from local "green" businesses and neighborhood partners. The event is free. www.hillhouseboston.org.</p> | Fee | |||||
03/04/2010 | Here Come the Clowns 10:30am, Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Happy clowns caper out of a tiny car to perform humorous vignettes from around the world. For children ages 3 and up. $10. 617-731-6400; puppetshowplace.org. | Fee | Metro Boston | ||||
03/04/2010 | The Lion King 7:30pm, Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston. The entire savannah comes to life and more than 40 actors take the stage to recreate the inhabitants of the African Pridelands in this musical production based on the movie. $22.50-$91. 1-800-982-2787; broadwayacrossamerica.com/boston. | Fee | Metro Boston | ||||
03/04/2010 | Not Enough Air 7:30pm, Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. Journalist-turned-playwright Sophie Treadwell finds herself drawn into the 1920s murder trial of Long Island housewife Ruth Snyder in this play presented by the Nora Theater Company. $35. 866-811-4111; centralsquaretheater.org. | Fee | Metro Boston | ||||
03/04/2010 | Foreverendia 8pm, Boston Factory Theatre, 791 Tremont St., Boston. Children use their imaginations to escape the troubles they have at home in this play by the 11:11 Theatre Company. $12 in advance; $17 at the door. 1111theatre.com. | Fee | Metro Boston | ||||
03/04/2010 | Imagine Sing and Learn 10-11:30am or 1-2:30pm, Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. This 90-minute session offers a structured series of activities including songs, movement, dramatic play, outdoor exploration and a thematic snack. $14; $12 each additional sibling. 978-462-9998; massaudubon.org/joppa. | Fee | NORTH | ||||
03/04/2010 | Air Play 3-5pm, Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St., Providence, R.I. Kids investigate the awesome power of air as they build flyers that float and soar. For children ages 5-11. Free with museum admission. 401-273-KIDS; childrenmuseum.org. | Fee | SOUTH | ||||
03/04/2010 | Build It! 10am, Children's Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton. Bring your imagination to build, stack and sort using the museum's collection of DUPLOS. Free with museum admission. 978-264-4200; discoverymuseums.org. | Fee | WEST | ||||
03/04/2010 | How Sweet it Is 4-5:30pm, Drumlin Farm, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln. Learn how to create maple sugar, help out in the sugar bush and sample farm-made syrup. For children ages 6-9. $12. Registration required. 781-259-2200; massaudubon.org. | Fee | WEST | ||||
03/04/2010 | Hot Mikado 7pm, Brimmer and May School, 60 Middlessex Road, Chestnut Hill. The Brimmer and May Creative Arts Department presents an adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's musical comedy featuring jazz, gospel, blues and rock. Adults, $10; kids, $5. 617-566-7462; brimmerandmay.org. | Fee | WEST | ||||
| School-related Events 03/05/2010 | Book Release Event - Kim Marshall on Teacher Supervision & Evaluation <p>The Conservatory Lab Charter School will host an event in celebration of Kim Marshall's new book entitled “Rethinking Teacher Supervision & Evaluation: How to Work Smart, Build Collaboration, and Close the Achievement Gap.” The event will be held at the school (25 Arlington Street, Brighton) on March 5, 2010 at 4:30 PM. Mr. Marshall will read passages from his book, and will invite questions and discussion from the audience. The event is free and open to the public, and RSVPs are encouraged by contacting Leigh Creighton Kelter at 617-254-8904 x208 or lcreighton@conservatorylab.org.</p> | Free | |||||
| Unique Events 03/05/2010 | Buddy Night: Lucky Gold <p>Time: 7-9 pm Location: Guard Up, Inc. 103 Terrace Hall Ave Burlington, MA 01803 There is a mountain of gold to be found! The key to finding this gold is to get your hands on some Leprechaun stones. But the Leprechauns will stop at nothing to keep their stones hidden away from human eyes. Are you lucky enough to get your hands on a secret stone? You'll have to catch a Leprechaun if you can! Pre Reg: $15/members and friends, $25/nonmembers. At Door: $25/members and friends, $35/nonmembers. Call 781-270-4800 for info.</p> | Fee | |||||
03/05/2010 | School Readiness Friday Night 6-8pm, Boston Children's Museum, 308 Congress St., Boston. Practice kindergarten readiness skills with your child. Free with museum admission. 617-426-6500; bostonchildrensmuseum.org. | Fee | Metro Boston | ||||
03/05/2010 | Til Death Do Us Part Late Nite Catechism 3 7:30pm, Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston. Bring along your spouse and enjoy a parents-only night out at this interactive, comedic show about the Sacraments of Marriage and the Last Rites, and play a wacky version of the Newlywed Game with "Sister," played by Maripat Donovan. $55. 877-386-6968; entertainmentevenets.com. | Fee | Metro Boston | ||||
03/05/2010 | Foreverendia 8pm, Boston Factory Theatre, 791 Tremont St., Boston. Children use their imaginations to escape the troubles they have at home in this play by the 11:11 Theatre Company. $12 in advance; $17 at the door. 1111theatre.com. | Fee | Metro Boston | ||||
03/05/2010 | The Lion King 8pm, Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston. The entire savannah comes to life and more than 40 actors take the stage to recreate the inhabitants of the African Pridelands in this musical production based on the movie. $22.50-$91. 1-800-982-2787; broadwayacrossamerica.com/boston. | Fee | Metro Boston | ||||
03/05/2010 | Not Enough Air 8pm, Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. Journalist-turned-playwright Sophie Treadwell finds herself drawn into the 1920s murder trial of Long Island housewife Ruth Snyder in this play presented by the Nora Theater Company. $35. 866-811-4111; centralsquaretheater.org. | Fee | Metro Boston | ||||
03/05/2010 | Imagine Sing and Learn 10-11:30am or 1-2:30pm, Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. This 90-minute session offers a structured series of activities including songs, movement, dramatic play, outdoor exploration and a thematic snack. $14; $12 each additional sibling. 978-462-9998; massaudubon.org/joppa. | Fee | NORTH | ||||
03/05/2010 | Dinosaur Discoveries 10am, Children's Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton. Come touch a real dinosaur fossil and pretend to be a paleontologist digging for dinosaur bones in the mock excavation site. Free with museum admission. 978-264-4200; discoverymuseums.org. | Fee | WEST | ||||
03/05/2010 | Maple Magic 3:30-5pm, Drumlin Farm, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln. Help collect sap from the sugar bush and visit the evaporator where it boils down into a sticky treat. $12. Registration required. 781-259-2200; massaudubon.org. | Fee | WEST | ||||
03/05/2010 | The Adventures of Robin Hood 7:30pm, 50 Beharrel St., West Concord. Follow Robin Hood and his merry band of outlaws as he faces the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. Presented by the Concord Youth Theatre. $13. 978-371-1482; concordyouththeatre.org. | Fee | WEST | ||||
03/05/2010 | Hot Mikado 7pm, Brimmer and May School, 60 Middlessex Road, Chestnut Hill. The Brimmer and May Creative Arts Department presents an adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's musical comedy featuring jazz, gospel, blues and rock. Adults, $10; kids, $5. 617-566-7462; brimmerandmay.org. | Fee | WEST | ||||
| Theater & Performance 03/06/2010 | The ImprovBoston Family Show <p>Winner of the Nickelodeon award for "Best Children's Theater," the ImprovBoston Family Show offers hilarity for adults and children alike every Saturday at 6pm in Central Square, Cambridge. This unscripted show includes improvised singing, dancing, and comedic scenes that are guaranteed to have the whole family laughing out loud. Children who want to participate will have opportunities to be on stage and take part in the creative process. Please visit improvboston.com or call 617.576.1253. Best for children ages 4 and above.</p> | Fee | |||||
| Benefits and Fundraisers 03/06/2010 | Purses & Pearls <p>Calling women and children of all ages to the Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston St. from 11am-2pm! Take up your purses, layer on your pearls, and gather your friends for a charming afternoon of shopping, children’s activities and entertainment to benefit Starlight Children’s Foundation. Guests will sample from Afternoon Tea refreshments and food, shop from a selection of artisans, and participate in a celebrity autographed celebrity purse auction. Children will delight in magic acts, cupcake decorating and dancing. Tickets are $55/adult, $25/child & $35/student at www.starlightnewengland.org</p> | Fee | |||||
| Music 03/06/2010 | Steves Songs <p>SteveSongs Benefit for Baby Basics, March 6th, 3 show times 9:30, 11:30 and 1:30 at the Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Ave. Get your kids (and you!) dancing and support a great cause at the same time. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door, if available. Children under 1 free. To purchase tickets visit www.stevesongs.com or go to the Customer Service Counter at SudburyFarms,Needham. 100% of all net profits will go to support Baby Basics which provides diapers to qualified families in need. For more information on Baby Basics, please visit www.babybasicsinc.org</p> | Fee | |||||
| Museum Events 03/06/2010 | Earth Rocks!: A Family Festival <p>Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge. 9am-5pm. From rocks, minerals, and fossils to earthquakes, volcanoes, and meteorites, explore the dynamic history of planet Earth in a day-long family festival with hands-on activities and displays focused on geology and related sciences. Experience the museum’s unique collections in a new way and talk with scientists and collectors about their work in the field and behind the scenes. For families with children of all ages. Free with museum admission. http://www.hmnh.harvard.edu/family_programs/index.php</p> | Fee | |||||