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| << | Events For November 03, 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 | | | Hands-on Activities
11/03/2009 | Trucks on Tuesdays
<p>Do your kids love trucks? Then come stop by and visit us at the Children's Museum in Easton. Each week we will have a special visit from a different truck. The Children's Museum in Easton is located in the Old Fire Station at 9 Sullivan Avenue in North Easton, MA 02356. For more information, please check out our website, www.childrensmuseumineaston.org or call us at (508) 230-3789.Trucks on Tuesdays runs from 10:30 - 11:00am,weather permitting.</p>
| Fee | | | Storyhours & Book Events
11/03/2009 | PALS B is for Book
<p>The new PALS (Preschoolers and Little Siblings) Book Club begins with “B is for Book!” at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday November 3, at Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston, 60 Stein Circle, Newton. Parents and preschoolers are invited to sit together and listen to short, engaging children’s books, followed by an age-appropriate discussion about the stories. To RSVP, contact Stephanie Maroun at 617-630-4625 or stephanie.maroun@ssdsboston.org.</p>
| Free | | | Theater & Performance
11/03/2009 | Fiddler on the Roof
7:30pm, Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston. Chaim Topol stars in this family musical about the bonds that hold families together. $20-$91. 1-800-982-2787; broadwayacrossamerica.com.
| Fee | Metro Boston
| | Theater & Performance
11/03/2009 | Girls Night: The Musical
7:30pm, Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston. See Nov. 1 listing.
| Fee | Metro Boston
| | Art
11/03/2009 | Isaac Mizrahi and Iris Apfel in Conversation
8pm, Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St., Salem. Listen in on a conversation between two fashion insiders. $40. 978-745-9000; pem.org
| Fee | NORTH
| | Theater & Performance
11/03/2009 | The Wiggles Go Bananas Live!
3 and 6:30pm, DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester. The popular Australian-based kids band showcases old favorites as well as new hit songs from The Wiggles Go Bananas album. $10.75-$40.75. 800-745-3000; ticketmaster.com.
| Fee | WEST
| | Storyhours & Book Events
11/03/2009 | B is for Book
1:30pm, Solomon Schechter Day School, 60 Stein Circle, Newton. Parents and preschoolers are invited to listen to short, engaging children's books, followed by an age-appropriate discussion about the stories. FREE; RSVP required. 617-630-4625; stephanie.maroun@ssdsboston.org.
| Free | WEST
| | Festivals & Fairs
11/03/2009 | Family Fun Day
10am, Natick Collection, 1245 Worcester St., Natick. Enjoy some magic with Joe Howard. FREE. Natickcollection.com.
| Free | WEST
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