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| << | Events For November 06, 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 | | | Museum Events
11/05/2009—12/30/2009 | Dreaming Cows by Betty LaDuke
<p>Dreaming Cows was inspired by artist Betty LaDuke's trips to Heifer projects around the world. Heifer transforms lives by providing the gift of livestock and training. Through brilliantly colored images, Dreaming Cows takes visitors on a journey from the Bronx to Bolivia, and from Vietnam to Kosovo. The journey, like Betty's art, is enjoyable, colorful, uplifting, and inspiring. Free with Museum admission. Adults $12; Seniors 65+ and Children 1-15 $9. Boston Children's Museum, 308 Congress Street, Boston. www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org and www.Heifer.org</p>
| Fee | | | Theater & Performance
11/06/2009 | Girls Night: The Musical
7:30pm, Club Café, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston. See Nov. 1 listing.
| Fee | Metro Boston
| | Theater & Performance
11/06/2009 | Carmen
7:30pm, Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St., Boston. Enjoy a new, highly theatrical production of this popular opera by Georges Bizet. Tickets are $34 and up. 866-348-9738; blo.org.
| Fee | Metro Boston
| | Theater & Performance
11/06/2009 | A Tale of Two Cities
7:30pm, 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
11/06/2009 | Nevermore
8pm, Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. This imaginative musical takes a dark and mysterious journey into the life of Edgar Allan Poe. Presented by Fudge Theatre. $20. 781-245-0500; fudgetheatre.com.
| Fee | Metro Boston
| | Theater & Performance
11/06/2009 | Fiddler on the Roof
8pm, 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
| | Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/06/2009 | 23rd Annual Christmas Festival
Noon to 5pm, Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd., Boston. Handcrafted home accessories, holiday decorations, fashions and gourmet foods. Adults, $12; under age 14, free. 617-385-5000; bostonchristmasfestival.com.
| Fee | Metro Boston
| | Films
11/06/2009 | 21st Annual Boston Jewish Film Festival
various times and venues throughout greater Boston. A new generation of filmmakers explores Jewish identity. Tickets are $12 for most films; $10 for seniors and students. 1-866-468-7619; bjff.org.
| Fee | Metro Boston
| | Nature
11/06/2009 | Beachcombing for Beginners
10-11:30am, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Parking Lot No. 1, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Discover the importance of a sense of place as you explore the ecology, sights and sounds of Plum Island. $12 per adult/child pair. Registration required. 978-462-9998; massaudubon.org.
| Fee | NORTH
| | Nature
11/06/2009 | Natural Curiosity for Preschoolers
10-11am, Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St., Natick. Discover the creatures that inhabit the field, forest and marsh. Ages 3-5 with an adult companion. $20. Registration required. 508-655-2296; massaudubon.org.
| Fee | WEST
| | Hands-on Activities
11/06/2009 | Wind Eagle
3:30-5pm, Drumlin Farm, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln. Hear the story of the wind eagle and visit with one of the resident migrators. Plus make a soaring craft to take home. $12. Registration required. 781-259-2206; massaudubon.org/drumlin.
| Fee | WEST
| | Storyhours & Book Events
11/06/2009 | Meet Winnie-the-Pooh
7pm, Barnes & Noble, 210 Andover St., Peabody. Winnie-the-Pooh stops by to visit and hear some of his favorite stories. FREE. 978-573-3261.
| Free | NORTH
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