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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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Unique Events
11/07/2009—11/08/2009 | Family Sleepover at the New England Aquarium
<p>Enjoy an evening full of fun and fishy activities in the Harborside Learning Lab, then sleep over in the Amazing Jellies exhibit. The next morning, see the Aquarium before it opens to the public. A light evening snack and breakfast are included, as well as a ticket to the Simons IMAX Theatre for each guest. All overnights take place from 7 p.m. on Saturday to 9 a.m. on Sunday morning. $45 per person for members, $50 per person for non-members. Children should be 6 years of age or older. Please call Central Reservations at 617-973-5206 to book your spot. Space is limited.</p>
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Nature
11/07/2009 | Tales & Trails for Families
<p>1:00–2:30 pm. All ages. Join the BNC staff as we explore the changing of seasons. Children will take part in hands on activities indoors and outdoors while discovering the wildlife found right here in Boston. Each program will cover important aspects of biology, environmental education as well as observation and problem solving skills. Adults are welcome to join the group or relax in our library. Mass Audubon members $4.00, Nonmembers $6.00. Family rate: $8.00, $12.00. Preregistration required. Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan. 617-983-8500. www.massaudubon.org</p>
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Music
11/07/2009 | Boston Children's Chorus Fall Concert
<p>All nine choirs of the Boston Children’s Chorus take part in this season opener that will include something for everyone on Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. More than 300 voices will fill Converse Hall at Tremont Temple, 88 Tremont St., Boston, with a musical smorgasbord ranging from Renaissance to Ragtime. The event is free. For more information go to www.bostonchildrenschorus.org. BCC is an accomplished children’s singing group with nine choirs and nearly 300 singers ranging in age from 7 to 18 years old.</p>
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Theater & Performance
11/07/2009 | Anansi Spiderman of Africa
1 and 3pm, Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Watch side-splitting, famous African folktales starring Anansi the Spider, whose appetite always overrules his intellect. Ages 4 and up. $10. 617-731-6400; puppetshowplace.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/07/2009 | Bobo Bean
10:30am, Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline. Watch this interactive solo show with classic and original children's songs, stories and illustrations. Adults, $10; children under age 12, $8. 617-734-2500; coolidge.org.
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Theater & Performance
11/07/2009 | Vanessa Trien & The Jumping Monkeys
10:30am, Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington. This family-friendly music group plays original kids music that gets the whole family dancing. Adults, $10; children, $8. 781-646-4849; regenttheatre.com.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/07/2009 | 23rd Annual Christmas Festival
10am - 7pm, 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.
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Museum Events
11/07/2009 | Roots and Shoots
10am to noon, Boston Children's Museum, 300 Congress St., Boston. Discover the connections that exist among all living things. Plus from 11am - 4pm, celebrate Physiology Understanding Day with special activities. Free with museum admission. 617-426-6500; bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
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Benefits and Fundraisers
11/07/2009 | Boston Area Lung Cancer 5K Walk
10am, Castle Island, South Boston. Help raise funds for the LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's leading private supporter of lung cancer research. bostonlungcancerwalk.com.
| Fee | Metro Boston
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Theater & Performance
11/07/2009 | Nevermore
2 and 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.
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Theater & Performance
11/07/2009 | Fiddler on the Roof
2 and 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.
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Theater & Performance
11/07/2009 | 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.
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Festivals & Fairs
11/07/2009 | Fall Family Festival
9:30am to noon, St. John's United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown. Enjoy children's arts and crafts, food, live music by Ben Rudnick and Friends and a silent auction. $5 per family; $12 family maximum. Proceeds benefit the Watertown Family Network. 617-926-1661.
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Films
11/07/2009 | 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.
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Theater & Performance
11/07/2009 | Seussical
8pm, Parker Middle School, 45 Temple St., Reading. Meet the people of Who-ville and other interesting characters in this musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Presented by the Colonial Chorus Players. Adults, $18; children, $15. 781-944-9780; colonialchorus.com.
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History
11/07/2009 | Dinner With the Pilgrims
5:30pm, Plimoth Plantation, 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth. Travel back to the year 1627 and sit down with the residents of the English Village to a "groaning board" filled with seasonal foods and enjoy period psalms, songs and hospitality. Adults, $60.95; children, $41.95; includes museum admission. 508-746-1622, ext. 8353; plimoth.org.
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Nature
11/07/2009 | Busy Beavers
3-5pm, Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St., Natick. Visit different beaver sites, discover what life is like as a beaver and how to recognize signs that a beaver has been in the area. Ages 8 and up. Adults, $12; children, $8. Registration required. 508-655-2296; massaudubon.org.
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Open House
11/07/2009 | Boston Lyric Opera Open House
11am - 5pm, Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St., Boston. Experience opera in a casual, exciting new way with performances, backstage and dressing room tours, demonstrations, an aria contest for teens and more. FREE. blo.org.
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Art
11/07/2009 | Roslindale Open Studios
11am - 5pm, various locations, Roslindale Village. View the work of painters, photographers, potters, jewelers and more in studios and businesses throughout the village. Kids also enjoy free recycled art activities from 11am - 3pm at Sacred Heart School, 1035 Canterbury St. FREE. roslindaleopenstudios.org.
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Storyhours & Book Events
11/07/2009 | Children's Spanish Reading Hour
<p>Jamaicaway Books & Gifts will hosts its monthly Children's Spanish Story Hour with Carolina Gomez-Kramer on Saturday, November 7 at 11AM. Our store is located at 676 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. Tel:617-983-3204 www.jamaicawaybooks.com</p>
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Benefits and Fundraisers
11/07/2009 | TEDCC Yard Sale & Bake Sale
<p>Tufts Educational Day Care Center holds their annual multi-family bake sale and yard sale from 8am to noon Saturday November 7th. Glitter tattoos, fresh baked goodies and great sale items including clothing, toys, strollers, cribs, household items and sporting goods. 165 Holland Street, Somerville MA in the school parking lot.</p>
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