Events INSIDER: Feb 2-10, 2015

02/02/15 by Johnny Monsarrat

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Great Boston Couch Race

Great Boston Couch Race. Prudential Center Boston, MA, Sun Feb 8.more

Chelmsford Winterfest

Yupp, its still winter and theres a lot of skiing and snow sculptures to be made at Chemsford before spring arrives. Chelmsford, MA, Fri Feb 6–Sun Feb 8.more

Edgar Allan Poe: Master of the Macabre

Ive seen this re-enactment and its wonderfully spooky! Rob Vellela portrays Edgar Allan Poe reading stories at this historic home. Trust me, youve got to see this! The Gore Place Waltham, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Acton Winter Carnival

This ones in Acton, with a cardboard sled race, human sled dog race, snowball toss, model rocket launches, snowball toss competition, and a lot more – this is perfect for kids who hate to look and love to do when it comes to wintertime festivities. Nara Park Acton, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival

Do you dare to climb a waterfall of ice? I dont! So prove youre brave at this festival and take on other adventures that all sound insane. Plus theyll have open drytooling. (What is open drytooling?!). International Mountain Climbing School North Conway, NH, Fri Feb 6–Sun Feb 8.more

Merrimack River Eagle Festival

Merrimack River Eagle Festival. Mass Audubons Joppa Flats Education Center Newburyport, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Salem State University Darwin Festival

Also Salem State University will host a series of lectures and films. Its definitely a festival, but looks very academic rather than social. Salem State University Salem, MA, Mon Feb 9–Fri Feb 13.more

Newport Winter Carnival

Newport Winter Carnival. Newport, RI, Sun Feb 1–Sun Feb 8.more

Ice Weasel IX

Snow bear pits, melees and a woods battle. Also, a Greek Byzantine food fest that must be good, because if theres one thing ancient civilizations knew how to do was building temples and bingeing on delicious appetizers. Pvt. George F. Schindler VFW Post #2547 North Easton, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Greenfield Winter Carnival

Further out along Route 2 in Western Massachusetts, Greenfield has a festival, too. Make a cardboard sled and race. Fireworks, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice bowling(!!), snow volleyball, a tug o war, and a snowman competition with an entire snow village. Wow! Greenfield, MA, Fri Feb 6–Sun Feb 8.more

Princeton Winter Carnival

This town carnival also looks fun and all proceeds will benefit Playground Project at Thomas Prince School – A cool opportunity to seize the winter AND also help a nice educational project. They will have a cardboard sled race too! Princeton, MA, Tue Feb 3–Thu Mar 5.more

Moonlight Syrup-on-Snow Snowshoe Hike

Moonlight Syrup-on-Snow Snowshoe Hike. Rock House Reservation West Brookfield, MA, Fri Feb 6.more

Harvard Squares Winter Carnival

Harvard Squares Winter Carnival is back for its seventh year, for the next two months! Check for event details online. Harvard Square Cambridge, MA, Fri Jan 9–Sun Mar 8.more

Asaf Avidan

This singers voice extremely singular and hes been referred to as the love child of Dylan and Joplin, so if youre a fan of either its definitely worth cheking him out. Somerville Theatre Somerville, MA, Thu Feb 5.more

Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival

Featuring both classics and new films, this festival is a liberal mix of decent stuff and total schlock, which I guess is kind of the point. It all culminates in a 24-hour movie marathon on the 18th! Keep checking their website for a list of films The festival is definitely happening, but for some reason they are STILL finalizing their schedule! Somerville Theatre Somerville, MA, Fri Feb 6–Sat Feb 14.more

Latke-Hamentashen Debate

Putting their cultural emphasis on learning and debate on the line will be the finest scholars at MIT debating over the merits of two Jewish foods that the rest of us have never heard of. But theyll serve samples! It seems to be free! Free food, people! I dont care if they serve gefilte fish, if its free, Im there. MIT Room 10-250 Cambridge, MA, Tue Feb 10.more

Boston Globe Travel Show

If youd like to travel but arent sure where to start, start here. I havent been but I bet its a real eye-opener about how to stretch your money, if you dont need total luxury. And theyll include celebrity chefs and live animal shows for god knows what reason. Seaport World Trade Center Boston, MA, Fri Feb 6–Sun Feb 8.more

Boston Beanpot Hockey

February 3rd and 10th, Bostons coolest hockey tradition continues, the beanpot hockey tournament! Check it out and see the best and brightest players of Hockey in New England. Boston, MA, Mon Feb 9.more

Hasty Pudding Man of the Year

Hasty Pudding Man of the Year. Harvard Square Cambridge, MA, Fri Feb 6.more

Chickatawbut Section Snowshoe/Hike

Chickatawbut Section Snowshoe/Hike. Shea Ice Rink Milton, MA, Sun Feb 8.more

Histories of Bostons Public Garden Lecture

Histories of Bostons Public Garden Lecture. Suffolk University Law School Boston, MA, Wed Feb 4.more

SWIM Conference

SWIM Conference. MIT Media Lab Cambridge, MA, Fri Feb 6.more

From the Top

From the Top. NECs Jordan Hall Boston, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Women Engineers Code (WECode) Conference

Women Engineers Code (WECode) Conference. Northwest Labs Cambridge, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Prized Relics: Historic Souvenirs Gallery Talk

Prized Relics: Historic Souvenirs Gallery Talk. Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Lexington, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Winter Birds of Squantum Point Park

Winter Birds of Squantum Point Park. Quincy, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Macgyver Ed Peary Ice Fishing Derby

Not listed on the site, not on the brochure. SKIPPED 2014. No longer called Wackmaster but damn Im still gonna call it that. Its still as cool as it was last year. Nuttings Lake Billerica, MA, Sun Feb 8.more

Reception of An Eye For Color

Reception of An Eye For Color. Whistler House Museum of Art Lowell, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Ice Harvest and Winter Carnival

Another Ice Harvest, this one in Sudbury, MA. Again, these are quite the spectacle, especially when you consider the fact that before we had electrical refridgeration, this was the only game in town for those folks who wanted icey cold drinks! Longfellows Wayside Inn Sudbury, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Tea and Tunes

Tea and Tunes. The Gore Place Waltham, MA, Sun Feb 8.more

Father – Daughter Valentines Day Dance

Father – Daughter Valentines Day Dance. Shaker Lane School Littleton, MA, Fri Feb 6.more

The Winter Ball

The Winter Ball. Nashawtuc Country Club Concord, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Cedariver Sledding Party

Cedariver Sledding Party. Cedariver Reservation Millis, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Dartmouth Winter Carnival

This particular winter carnival is a weekend-long, athletic romp. Dartmouth College Hanover, NH, Thu Feb 5–Sun Feb 8.more

Keene Ice and Snow Festival

On your way to go skiing? This free festival includes ice carving and snow sculpting. Downtown Keene Keene, NH, Sat Feb 7.more

Great Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby

Great Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby. Meredith Rotary Club Meredith, NH, Fri Feb 6–Sun Feb 8.more

NEHSAS Ski-a-Thon/Ride-A-Thon

NEHSAS Ski-a-Thon/Ride-A-Thon. Lincoln, NH, Sat Feb 7.more

Newport Winter Carnival Ski Joring Competition

Newport Winter Carnival Ski Joring Competition. Newport, NH, Sat Feb 7–Sun Feb 8.more

Salem So Sweet

Chocolate and ice sculptures? Ill bite! Yum! Salem, MA, Fri Feb 6–Sun Feb 15.more

Snowshoe Tours at the Decordova

A snowshoe walk with a purpose! Tour deCordova sculpture park while you shuffle across Lincoln, MAs not-quite-frozen tundra. Great for folks who find traditional walks / hikes a little…passe. 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/15, 10am and 12:30pm. deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum Lincoln, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Waterloo Ball

Waterloo Ball. Old Town Hall Salem, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Winterfest Weekends at Fruitlands Museum

The Fruitlands museum, Candy Lands healthier, slimmer, cousin, has a slope called the OMG Hill during its Winterfest festival! I mean, its not really a festival if it lasts until spring, but theyll have bonfires, sledding, ice skating, and snowshoeing, every weekend. It would be a good idea to call ahead, since there may be last-minute cancellations due to the weather. Fruitlands Museum Harvard, MA, Sat Jan 3–Sat Mar 28.more

Winter Carnival

Winter Carnival. Greenfield, MA, Fri Feb 6–Sun Feb 8.more

Winter Wonder Days at the Roger Williams Park Zoo

Nothing to do? How about the zoo? Roger Williams Park offers half price admission January through February thanks to its Winter Wonder Days promotion. Providence, RI, Thu Jan 1–Sat Feb 28.more

Professor Paddy-Whacks One Man Extravaganza

Oh man, this is great, Listen to classic show tunes from Bye Bye Birdie, The Addams Family (which I didnt know was a musical!), Cinderella, The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, Matilda (which I didnt know what a musical x2), Oliver!, Snoopy, The Suessical, and Youre a Good Man Charlie Brown in Warwick on January 11th. They get bonus points if they bust out Dont be the Leaf if you can be the Tree. Ocean State Theatre Warwick, RI, Sat Feb 7.more

Snowshoeing with Audubon

Snowshoeing with Audubon. Caratunk Wildlife Refuge Seekonk, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Winterfest Amherst

Winterfest Amherst. Cherry Hill Golf Course Amherst, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Above the Fold: Origami Exhibit

See oragami like never before in this display of master level sculpture and large scale folded paper art! Springfield Museums Springfield, MA, Tue Jan 20–Sat Feb 28.more

Svens Reindeer Run

Svens Reindeer Run. Greenfield, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Professional Bull Riding

Professional Bull Riding. Wachusett Country Stage Worcester, MA, Sat Feb 7–Sun Feb 8.more

Love Letters by the Fire

This cozy local restaurant features frequent wine and culinary tastings, but this months events are accompanied by readings of the love letters of President John Adams and his wife. A nice way to celebrate Valentines early, and hey- this might earn you some brownie points. The Fireplace Brookline, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The Mahaiwe Great Barrington, MA, Fri Feb 6.more

A Future Perfect

Examine the modern family experience in this tale of two couples on the cusp of change in A Future Perfect. South End / Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA Boston, MA, Fri Jan 9–Sat Feb 7.more

Kerplop! The Tale of the Frog Prince

See the tale of the Frog Prince come to life in this show for all ages opening on Saturday! Plaza Black Box Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts Boston, MA, Sat Jan 17–Sat Feb 7.more

Breath & Imagination

See the story of a musical and cultural pioneer, Roland Hayes and experience his determination and talent. ArtsEmerson Boston, MA, Tue Jan 27–Sun Feb 8.more

Echoes

Close to the plot of Inception, a couple creates a world of imagination, then confused between reality, the new creation and the difference between the two. Atlantic Wharf Boston, MA, Fri Jan 30–Sun Feb 8.more

Pinocchio

This is a new interpretations on an old favorite. In this version, there is a real enphasis on the challenges in growing up, and must learn what is truly important in life. Wheelock Family Theatre Boston, MA, Fri Jan 30–Sun Feb 22.more

Quadrophenia

Quadrophenia. The Regent Theatre Arlington, MA, Fri Feb 6–Sat Feb 7.more

Alex G w/ Pale Suicide and Palehound

Alex G w/ Pale Suicide and Palehound. Cuisine en Locale Somerville, MA, Fri Feb 6.more

King of the Schnorrers

King of the Schnorrers. Charles Mosesian Theater Watertown, MA, Sat Feb 7–Sun Mar 1.more

Art by Yasmina Reza

Art by Yasmina Reza Carling-Sorenson Theater at Babson College Babson Park, MA, .more

Never Ever Ever

Never Ever Ever. Leventhal-Sidman JCC Newton, MA, Mon Feb 9.more

Draw the Line Aerosmith Tribute

Draw the Line Aerosmith Tribute. Rochester Opera House Rochester, NH, Sat Feb 7.more

Motor Booty Affair

Motor Booty Affair. Rochester Opera House Rochester, NH, Fri Feb 6.more

The Capitol Steps

The Capitol Steps. Music Hall Portsmouth, NH, Sat Feb 7.more

A Date With Kate: An Intimate Evening With Katharine Hepburn

After wowing audiences as Liza Minelli and Judy Garland, Peter Mac takes on the legend herself, Kate Hepburn. Opus Salem, MA, Sun Jan 11–Sun Feb 15.more

Lori McKenna Concert

Lori McKenna Concert. First Congregational Church Of Rockport Rockport, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Warren Wolf & Wolfpack

Warren Wolf & Wolfpack. Bowker Auditorium Amherst, MA, Thu Feb 5.more

Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy

Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy. Yiddish Book Center Amherst, MA, Sun Feb 8.more

Fight For Air: Climb

While youre in Vermont, how about joining a race thats vertical! You go up and down and up and down a town monument. Its all for charity and your upper body strength. One Boston Place Boston, MA, Sat Feb 7.more

Eagle Watch Boat Tours with the Connecticut River

As the bald eagle heads toward open waters, the eagle boat tour is there to take you on the journey to see them! Connecticut River Museum Essex, CT, Sat Jan 31–Mon Mar 16.more

Nice Work If You Can Get It

Nice Work If You Can Get It. The Bushnell Hartford, CT, Tue Feb 3–Sun Feb 8.more

Eagle / Winter Wonderland Cruise

Eagle / Winter Wonderland Cruise. Eagle Landing State Park Haddam, CT, Mon Feb 9.more

50 Shades! The Musical Parody

50 Shades! The Musical Parody. Palace Theater Waterbury, CT, Wed Feb 4.more

The Beatles 50th Anniversary

The Beatles 50th Anniversary. Milford, CT, Fri Feb 6.more

CMTA Hartford Boat Show

CMTA Hartford Boat Show. Connecticut Marine Trades Association Essex, CT, Thu Feb 5–Sun Feb 8.more

Our Man in Havana by Clive Francis

Catch a lively performance of Our Man in Havana in Portland through Valentines Day! Portland Stage Company Portland, ME, Tue Jan 20–Sat Feb 14.more

Guys on Ice: An Ice Fishing Musical Comedy

The manliest of musicals this season is on an ice rink in, Guys on Ice which includes jokes, playing cards and talking about women, of course. The Bangor Opera House Bangor, ME, Thu Jan 29–Sun Feb 15.more

Biddeford WinterFest

I love these small towny winter fests. Theyre tiny but full of good cheer! City Square Biddeford, ME, Fri Feb 6–Sun Feb 8.more

Pine Tree Ride-In Snowmobile Parade

The highlight of Newport, MEs Snowmobile Ride-in is the stunt show! Theres flips and tricks and all sorts of death-defying feats on display. I hope theres a flaming hoop. Those are exciting! Pine Tree Camp Newport, ME, Fri Feb 6–Sun Feb 8.more

Camden WinterFest

Ice skating, ice sculptures, ice carvings, snowmen, hot food, and all the other winter fest fixins come to Camden, Maine 2/1. Bok Amphitheather and Harbor Park Camden, ME, Sat Jan 31–Sun Feb 8.more

February Is For Lovers & CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA

February Is For Lovers & CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA. Kennebunkport, ME, Sun Feb 1–Sat Feb 28.more

100 Mile Wilderness Sled Dog Race

A hundred mile dogsled race. Wow! Thats both intense and probably really tricky to watch! That said, this free 2/1 event looks great. Theres also a 30 mile one, too. Leisure Life Resort Greenville, ME, Sat Feb 7.more

Kennebunk WinterFest

A scavenger hunt, horse drawn wagon rides, ice skating, and a soup contest. Whats not to like? Some of the soup I guess, if youre not a big soup person or whatever. Kennebunk, ME, Fri Feb 6–Sat Feb 7.more

U.S. National Toboggan Championships

. Camden, ME, Fri Feb 6–Sun Feb 8.more

Ellsworth Winter Carnival

Heres another one in Ellsworth. Ellsworth, ME, Sat Feb 7.more

Mt Abrams Full Moon Hike

Mt Abrams Full Moon Hike. Mt. Abram Ski Area Greenwood, ME, Sat Feb 7.more

White Out Weekend

White Out Weekend. Sunday River Newry, ME, Fri Feb 6–Sun Feb 8.more

Session Americana with Strause & Hamer

Session Americana with Strause & Hamer. Stone Mountain Arts Center Brownfield, ME, Sat Feb 7.more

Red Molly Concert

Red Molly Concert. Stone Mountain Arts Center Brownfield, ME, Fri Feb 6.more

Native American

Native American. Thomaston Place Auction Galleries Thomaston, ME, Fri Feb 6.more

Couples Guided Tour at Longfellow House

Couples Guided Tour at Longfellow House. Longfellow House Portland, ME, Thu Feb 5–Sat Feb 14.more

Winter Fine Art & Antiques Auction

Winter Fine Art & Antiques Auction. Thomaston Place Auction Galleries Thomaston, ME, Sat Feb 7–Sun Feb 8.more

Boy Meets Girl with the Portland Ballet

Boy Meets Girl with the Portland Ballet. Portland Ballet Studio Theatre Portland, ME, Fri Feb 6–Sat Feb 14.more

White Out Weekend

White Out Weekend. Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce Bethel, ME, Fri Feb 6–Sun Feb 8.more

Maine Telemark Festival at Mt Abram Ski Area

Maine Telemark Festival at Mt Abram Ski Area. Mt Abram Greenwood, ME, Sat Feb 7.more

Mt Abram White Grass Music Festival

Mt Abram White Grass Music Festival. Mt Abram Greenwood, ME, Sat Feb 7.more

Animal Tracking Snowshoe, Jonesboro

Animal Tracking Snowshoe, Jonesboro. Tide Creek Mill Preserve Jonesboro, ME, Sat Feb 7.more

Bud Light Music presents: The Rustic Overtones

Bud Light Music presents: The Rustic Overtones. Sunday River Newry, ME, Sat Feb 7.more

Tribal Arts Auction

Tribal Arts Auction. Thomaston Place Auction Galleries Thomaston, ME, Sat Feb 7–Sun Feb 8.more

Winter Family Fun Day, Weld

Winter Family Fun Day, Weld. Mt. Blue State Park Weld, ME, Sat Feb 7.more

Natures Footprints in the Snow, Falmouth

Natures Footprints in the Snow, Falmouth. Riverpoint Conservation Area Falmouth, ME, Sun Feb 8.more

Women On Snow Ski Camp

Learn to ski with a group of supportive and fun women! Falling will still hurt, but at least someone nice will help you up. Stratton Mountain Resort Mountain, VT, .more

Waterbury Winterfest

Waterbury Winterfest now has 10 full days of wintry festivey events! Theres snowshoe demonstrations and obstacle courses, gourmet soups in homemade bowls, free ice skating, poetry slams, a wassailing contest, and more! Waterbury, VT, Fri Jan 30–Sun Feb 8.more

Burlington Winter Festival

Woah! Look at that snow sculpture! Burlingtons Winter Fest has a strong emphasis on snow sculpturing, and the results are always dazzling. Theres also arts and crafts, food, and special museum admission prices. Burlington, VT, Sat Feb 7.more

The Nature of Chocolate

The Nature of Chocolate. Montshire Museum of Science Norwich, VT, Thu Feb 5.more

Knit & Fiber Winter Retreat

Knit & Fiber Winter Retreat. Seyon Lodge State Park Groton, VT, Fri Feb 6–Sun Feb 8.more

Grafton Ponds Winter Carnival

Grafton Ponds Winter Carnival. Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center Grafton, VT, Sat Feb 7.more

Vermont Sugar House

Vermont Sugar House. Bromley Mountain Ski Resort Peru, VT, Sat Feb 7.more

A Taste of Vermont

A Taste of Vermont. The Stratton Mountain Resort Main Base Lodge South Londonderry, VT, Sat Feb 7.more

Snowshoe & Winter Trails Festival

Snowshoe & Winter Trails Festival. Green Mountain Club Headquarters Waterbury Center, VT, Sat Feb 7.more

Boston’s concert season is rocking this year! Some of the concerts in Boston you can get tickets to online include John Legend at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion, Fleetwood Mac, teen superstar Justin Bieber and even Tom Petty at Fenway Park. Boston seems to always have lots of events going on, even stuff for the kids like Disney on Ice Frozen at the Fleet Center.