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| << | Events For November 01, 2009 | >> |
| | | Category | Description | Fee/Free | Location | | Festivals & Fairs
06/13/2009—11/07/2009 | Waltham Farmers' Market
<p>More than 20 vendors provide fresh, Massachusetts-grown fruits and vegetables, Asian specialty produce, herbs, cheese, eggs, hamburger, pork, chicken and other farm products, along with baked goods, honey, maple products, salad dressings, coffee, popcorn, plants, art, jewelry, and handcrafts. WIC coupons are accepted by participating farmers. Held every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Sovereign Bank parking lot, 1 Moody Street, Waltham, rain or shine. Concerts many Saturdays. See www.waltham-community.org/farmersmarket.html or call (781) 894-0357.</p>
| Free | | | Exhibits
07/01/2009—06/20/2010 | Exhibit: Cool Moves - The artistry of motion
<p>EcoTarium's newest exhibit! 222 Harrington Way Worcester, MA 508-929-2700 info@ecotarium.org. Dance to create light and sound, zoom three-wheeled racers, play with crazy pendulums, touch a mini tornado, make waves with wind over water or objects in a ripple pool, pilot the speed of video animals in motion, see and feel the vibrations created by sound, experiment with windy wonders, and make music out of thin air. Create and observe science in motion! Our new interactive exhibit opened July 1. Free with museum admission. Created with funding from the National Science Foundation</p>
| Free | | | Theater & Performance
07/17/2009—07/19/2010 | Circus Smirkus 22nd Annual Big Top Tour Shows
<p>New England's acclaimed, international traveling youth circus presents Smirkus Ever After: A Big Top Fairytale. Smirkus turns the pages on Aesop, Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, bringing classic stories to life through the spectacle, enchantment of circus. Performers ages 10-18 dazzle crowds with astounding aerials, clever clowning, mind-boggling juggling, amazing acrobatics. Six shows in Wellesley-Elm Bank Horticultural Center, 900 Washington St. 2pm and 7pm Fri; 2pm and 7pm Sat; 11am, 4pm Sun. $22/Adult(13+), $18/Child, free for under 2. Tickets: 1-877-SMIRKUS or www.smirkus.org</p>
| Fee | | | Festivals & Fairs
09/24/2009—11/15/2009 | FIRSTWORKS FESTIVAL
<p>Mark your calendar! The FirstWorks Festival is back and promises a line-up of firsts that is second to none. This seven-week festival celebrates: icons of music and the moving image, the cultural legacy of American masters, revolutionary Cirque theatre, cutting edge digital arts and more. For the full festival schedule, venue and ticket information, visit www.first-works.org.</p>
| Fee | | | Art
09/24/2009—12/18/2009 | Vistas del Pueblo: Images of Community from Nicaraguan Villages
<p>The Angel Art Program was founded as a way to help some of the poorest communities in Nicaragua by teaching children and adults how to create, exhibit, and sell their artwork locally and abroad. This exhibit is an extraordinary collection of work by artists of all ages, unified by strong cultural roots, revelry in color, and an inspiring sense of optimism in the face of poverty. The gallery is open during normal business hours, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. It is also open evenings and weekends when other programs are in session. LOCATION: Springstep, 8 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford 02155</p>
| Free | | | Parent Education
10/13/2009—06/22/2010 | MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
<p>2nd and 4th Tuesdays through June; 9:30 to 11:30 am, Fort Square Presbyterian Church, 16 Pleasant Street, Quincy, MA 02169. Questions? Please call 617-328-3538 or email mopsquincy[at]gmail[dot]com. MOPS is a program designed to nurture mothers with children under the age of six. We enjoy fun, food, speaker presentations and discussion; service projects and outings; as well as support and inspiration. The MOPS experience equips women for the joys and challenges of their lives as moms. If you are pregnant or have children through kindergarten age, we hope you will join us! Free childcare.</p>
| Free | | | Seasonal & Holiday Events
10/15/2009—01/18/2010 | Mayor's Holiday Special: Half-Priced Holiday Shows & Shopping/Dining Discounts
<p>The 2009 MayorsHolidaySpecial.com is now open! Discover the City of Boston’s one-stop holiday planning website. The 6th Annual Mayor's Holiday Special is your ticket to a festive day at an affordable price. Only here: Buy 1/2-price seats to holiday shows like The 101 Dalmatians Musical, Holiday Pops, Disney on Ice and Boston Ballet's "The Nutcracker." Check the guide to Boston's free and low-cost festivities. And get HUNDREDS of FREE special offers that help you shop, eat, stay and even park for less. Open now through January 18, 2010.</p>
| Free | | | Music
11/01/2009 | New Philharomina Orchestra: Family Concert I
<p>November 1, 2009 at 3pm. Musical Folktales. Come enjoy the music of Scheherazade – with favorite exotic stories from the Arabian Nights all set to music by Russian composer Rimsky-Korsakov. Adult - $15 Senior - $13 Student - $10 Family - $44 - Advance purchase only - see website for details. Newton Cultural Center 225 Nevada Street Newtonville, MA 02460 For information call the New Phil at 617-527-9717 or email us at info@newphil.org www.newphil.org</p>
| Fee | | | Festivals & Fairs
11/01/2009 | Boston Vegetarian Festival
<p>14th Annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival 10am - 4pm, Reggie Lewis Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont St., Boston. Sample vegetarian food, listen to speakers, watch cooking demonstrations and play at the children's activity center. FREE. 617-424-8846; bostonveg.org/foodfest. .</p>
| Free | | | Theater & Performance
11/01/2009 | Play Factory Presents The Phantom of the Opera
<p>This Halloween weekend, join the cast of Watertown Children’s Theatre’s The Phantom of the Opera, as they recreate the “hauntings” of the Paris Opera House. Director Jennifer Salvucci and a talented cast of 6th-8th graders bring to life the famous tale as part of WCT’s Play Factory series on October 30th at 7 pm, October 31st at 1 pm and November 1st at 1 pm, in the Black Box Theatre at the Arsenal Center for the Arts. Tickets are $10 at the door, and no advance tickets will be sold. For more information, call 617.926.2787 or visit www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org</p>
| Fee | | | Open House
11/01/2009 | Open Farm Sunday
<p>Did you know that the not-so-secret ingredient for the ‘World’s Best Cheddar” comes from the cows on Mark & Tammy Duffy’s Farm, 247 North Road, Carlisle, MA 01741. On Sunday, November 1 from 11am-2pm, Mark & Tammy Duffy will be “opening their barn doors” for Open Farm Sunday. Guests of all ages are invited to meet the farmers, see their cows, join in barnyard activities and of course sample Cabot Cheddar Cheese! If you can't make it on November 1, the farm will come to you! Visit Cabot family farmers online at www.OpenFarmSunday.com to experience a virtual farm tour.</p>
| Free | | | Theater & Performance
11/01/2009 | Dr Doohickey's Monster Machine
1 and 3pm, Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Dr. Doohickey thinks that the world would be much more exciting if people were a little more like monsters. Join him as he uses music, machines and magic to bring funny monsters to life. Ages 4 and up. $10. Come dressed in your costume! 617-731-6400; puppetshowplace.org.
| Fee | Metro Boston
| | Theater & Performance
11/01/2009 | The Phantom of the Opera
1pm, Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. The Watertown Children's Theatre presents this spooky play that brings to life the mystery of the Paris Opera House, its resident phantom and a series of bizarre occurrences. $10. 617-926-ARTS; watertownchildrenstheatre.org.
| Fee | Metro Boston
| | Theater & Performance
11/01/2009 | A Tale of Two Cities
3pm, Wheelock Family Theatre, 180 The Riverway, Boston. Based on the book by Charles Dickens, this play set during the French Revolution follows the intertwined fortunes of characters influenced by history and political upheaval. $15-$25. 617-879-2300; wheelock.edu.
| Fee | Metro Boston
| | Theater & Performance
11/01/2009 | Le Grand David
3pm, Cabot St. Cinema Theatre, 286 Cabot St., Beverly. Enjoy a full-stage magic extravaganza. Adults, $24; ages 11 and under, $14. 978-927-3677; legranddavid.com.
| Fee | NORTH
| | Festivals & Fairs
11/01/2009 | 14th Annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival
10am - 4pm, Reggie Lewis Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont St., Boston. Sample vegetarian food, listen to national speakers, watch cooking demonstrations and play at the children's activity center. FREE. 617-424-8846; bostonveg.org/foodfest.
| Free | Metro Boston
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