Saxophonist Charles Lloyd is at the helm of a new band that includes a multi-Grammy nominated drummer and a MacArthur Grant recipient pianist. I have a pair of tix to give away! Email johnny@eventsinsider.com. Sanders Theatre Cambridge, MA, Thu 3/21.more

Jonathan Biss loves Schumann, and so will you at this concert on Friday. I have 2 pairs of tickets to give away! Email johnny@eventsinsider.com. Jordan Hall Boston, MA, Fri 3/22.more

Flute master Sir James Galway comes to Symphony Hall this Sunday. He must be really good to get knighted for playing the flute! I have one pair of tix to give away. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com. Symphony Hall Boston, MA, Sun 3/24.more

Click for my interview (to be posted Monday evening) with Demetri Martin, who is also doing a book signing at the BU Bookstore on Friday! 3pm. BU Bookstore Boston, MA, Fri 3/22.more

Two days, two films about Mockingbirds. Okay, it’s much more than that. You can watch, and later discuss, ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ and a sneak preview of a documentary called ‘Our Mockingbird’, which tells the story of two high schools joining forces to stage Harper Lee’s world-known novel. Actress Mary Badham will be there. Modern Theatre Boston, MA, Mon 3/18–Tue 3/19.more

The Carnival is here! Attend the Revere Spring Carnival, hop into the Ferris Wheel and eat lots of cotton candy. Because why not? Revere, MA, Wed 3/20.more

Guess it isn’t too comforting to know there are enormous clouds of ‘star stuff’ floating around and destroying galaxies. Find out if we’re safe or if it’s time to start planning a trip to another planet. 7pm. Phillips Auditorium at the CfA Cambridge, MA, Thu 3/21.more

Danger, Will Robinson! Immerse yourself on science and robotics in the cooolest event of New England. There will be all kinds of robots, except the scary ones (I think) and IT’S FREE! 8am-6pm Fri-Sat-Sun. Agganis Arena Boston, MA, Thu 3/21–Sat 3/23.more

How to speak without talking: The George W. Veditz ASL Festival includes Poetry, Storytelling and Deaf Art Competition Finals. Northeastern University Boston, MA, Fri 3/22–Sat 3/23.more

They changed their Adult Spelling Bee for an equally fun and quite interesting Adult Trivia Bee with some pretty hard questions. Register to participate or just witness this fierce knowledge competition. 2-6pm. Heath School Brookline, MA, Fri 3/22.more

Harvard’s geek convention, that should be enough to grab your attention but if you need more info about the event: There will be Monopoly, Scrabble, and plastic ‘boffer’ tournaments, a Dance Dance Revolution Contest, a Masquerade Party, live roleplaying, and capture the flag with Calvin & Hobbes rules! Sever Hall, Harvard University Cambridge, MA, Fri 3/22–Sun 3/24.more

You get into the water dressed like Cupid (although I think that’s optional…) and raise money to save our beloved beaches. Just make sure your wings are waterproof. 12 pm. Beaches from Nahant to Nantucket Boston, MA, Sat 3/23.more

There are plenty of Chinese New Year celebrations and not enough Persian (Iranian) events. This is a culture worth knowing. 10-4:45pm. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA, Sun 3/24.more

I didn’t know there was such a thing as a Dinosaur’s Day. Host Cliff, an amazing Triceratops that lives in the Museum of Science, is only one of the latest dinosaur discoveries that will be discussed that day, along with controversies, fossil discoveries and more. 10-4pm. Museum of Science Boston, MA, Sun 3/24.more

Public observatory nights mean you get to use really fance telescope and have an astronomist explain to you all he knows about the cosmos. Brookline, MA, Tue 3/26.more

I wouldn’t call it an event as it is an excuse to go to live the foodie life for a week. Just remember that even with their special offers and discounts, most of these restaurants aren’t exactly cheap. Various Boston, MA, Sun 3/17–Fri 3/29.more

I love it when science and cult movies meet. This is Spinal Tap! Is a mockumentary of ‘the world’s loudest band’ tour back in the 80’s. But before you laugh your head off watching this brilliant film, Christopher Shera will discuss the science of sound and hearing. 7pm. Coolidge Corner Theatre Brookline, MA, Mon 3/18.more

A place to basically go and discuss everything and anything with people equally as critical and concerned as you. This month’s theme: The Unreality of Physical Reality. Wicked. 7:30 pm. Used Books Department Cambridge, MA, Wed 3/20.more

Artist-educator Neil Horsky and teenage artists present The Freedom Trail on Trial, inviting dialogue across generations about history, civil engagement, and social change. Old South Meeting House Boston, MA, Wed 3/20.more

Do you have a startup? Are you an entrepreneur? Would you like to know what others are up to? This is the place to go. Hult International Business School Cambridge, MA, Thu 3/21.more

Interesting name for a swing dance festival that has no tea and no politics. Marriott Hotel Newton, MA, Thu 3/21–Sun 3/24.more

With all that has been going on around the country, it’s time that we ask ourselves who’s really responsible for the seemingly endless waves of violence and death. This is very interesting discussion between the founder of ‘Stop Handgun Violence’ and a Professor of Media at NYU regarding that question. Thurs., Mar. 21, 6:30-8 pm. Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University Boston, MA, Thu 3/21.more

Ah, this Auto Festival isn’t just for crazy engine lovers. They’ll have, of course, LOTS of cars but also a Batmobile tribute and their, now traditional, Pin Up Girl Contest. Boston Expo Center Boston, MA, Fri 3/22–Sun 3/24.more

A film festival with the work of women or about women. There will also be Q&A’s and a lot of feminists. 1-11pm. Brattle Theatre Cambridge, MA, Sat 3/23–Sun 3/24.more

Kendo is the closest we have to lightsaber fighting and it is so awesome it makes you not even think about lightsabers anymore. MAC Mezzanine, Harvard University Cambridge, MA, Sat 3/23–Sun 3/24.more

Do you keep track of how many hours a week you spend sleeping, jogging, working or anything else? If you’re an stats enthusiast, you definitely don’t wanna miss this meeting where others can also share how they keep track of themselves. Microsoft NERD New England Research & Development Center, One Memorial Drive Cambridge, MA, Mon 3/25.more

Nobody says you’re doing it wrong, but being coached by Dating specialists can hurt no one, right? The Watertown Center for Healing Arts at 22 Mt. Auburn Street Watertown, MA, Mon 3/25.more

With 27 million albums sold and 4 Grammy nominations, you know Jewel through songs including ,’Who Will Save Your Soul’, ‘You Were Meant for Me’, and ‘Foolish Games.’ Click for our review! Wilbur Theatre Boston, MA, Tue 3/12.more

Robert Levin, a highly recognized Harvard music teacher, is retiring in 2014. But before leaving the school, he’ll delight everybody with an evening of piano and the institution of the Robert Levin Prize, a recognition of Robert’s unique contribution to musical life at Harvard that will acknowledge the best musical performer in each graduating year. 8pm. Harvard Department of Music, Harvard Cambridge, MA, Wed 3/27.more

Basically all the cool girls that have made you laugh so much you almost wet your pants will be here, not only to entertain you but to remind you that women have a pretty big place in the Comedy Industry. Various Locations Boston, MA, Thu 3/21–Sun 3/24.more

Spring makes you wanna sing?The Revels are a professional group that allow the community to sing along at some of their shows. This event is meant for the whole family to enjoy. 3-5pm. Church Watertown, MA, Sat 3/23.more

If you love a capella music or have watched Pitch Perfect one too many times check this out. It’s the very best of New England brought together to one concert. 8pm. Kresge Auditorium, MIT Cambridge, MA, Sat 3/23.more

March is the month of the Irish, clearly. Why not end the month with a world championship of Irish Dancing, then? The Hynes Covention Center Boston, MA, Sat 3/23–Sun 3/31.more