April 9-17, 2012: WWII Dinner, Patriot’s Day Re-enactments & Parades, Earth Day, Dr. Loco, and 3 giveaways!

04/08/12 by
This Week in ReviewJohnny Monsarrat

Patriot’s Day is about a lot more than the Boston Marathon! Check out the 17 re-enactments relating to the battle that started the American Revolutionary War, and it’s now Kite Flying season again. The hobbyists who go to kite festivals are great people. Learn to fly a two-string stunt kite!

I hope you are having an awesome week. Now get out there and do something fun!

-Johnny

The Week in Weird

Floyd Collins - tix giveaway at Boston Events INSIDER

Floyd Collins – tix giveaway

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What if you were trapped underground in a cave? Come see the haunting and powerful theatre show at the BCA! I have 2 pairs of tickets to give away for the show on April 15. Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com to win! (Click ‘more’ for details)What if you were trapped underground in a cave? Come see the haunting an…
BCA Plaza Theatre 539 Tremont St Boston, MA

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Tix giveaway: Boston String Quartet + Grammy + GLEE at Boston Events INSIDER

Tix giveaway: Boston String Quartet + Grammy …

This is not your parents’ classical music. The Boston String Quartet teams up with two-time Grammy winning Turtle Island Quartet and six-time Emmy winning pianist Lanny Meyers, Jeanette Olsson from GLEE, and jazz legend Dave Brubeck. This is it, people. If you’re EVER going to see a string quartet, this is the performance to see! And I’ve got 2 pairs of tickets to give away. Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com to win. (Click ‘more’ for details)This is not your parents’ classical music. The Bosto…
Boston, MA

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The Full Monty - tix giveaway at Boston Events INSIDER

The Full Monty – tix giveaway

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Have you seen the film? Now see the musical! Unemployed millworkers decide to put on a strip show to support their families. I’ve got 2 pairs of tickets to give away, pick any show any Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 3pm or 8pm, or Sun 2pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Have you seen the film? Now see the musical! Unemployed millworkers d…
Stoneham Theatre 395 Main St Stoneham, MA

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Tigers Be Still - tix giveaway at Boston Events INSIDER

Tigers Be Still – tix giveaway

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In this critically acclaimed comedy i a young woman expects the perfect career and life to fall into place but instead antics ensure and a tiger escapes from the zoo! I have two pairs of tickets to give away for the 4/13 show! Email johnny@eventsinsider.com. (Click ‘more’ for details)In this critically acclaimed comedy i a young woman expects the perfect career and life to fall into place
Black Box Theatre 539 Tremont St Boston, MA

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Boston Marathon & Post-Race Dance Party at Boston Events INSIDER

Boston Marathon & Post-Race Dance Party

Did you know that there’s an afterparty to the Boston Marathon? And if you get there early you can see the wheelchair racers zip past? I’m not into watching sports myself (I hate sitting idle) but it’s actually really fun rooting on the joggers. It starts in Hopkinton and goes through Wellesley into Boston. Or better yet, check out one of the many historical re-enactments and other events for Patriot’s Day! (Click ‘more’ for details)Did you know that there’s an afterparty to the Boston Mar…
Copley Square Boston, MA

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Battle of Lexington Re-enactment & Patriots Day Parades at Boston Events INSIDER

Battle of Lexington Re-enactment & Patrio…

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I love re-enactments! Instead of watching the marathon, how about taking part in the history that made Patriot’s Day a holiday? I list a ton of them below and this one’s my favorite, the battle that began the American Revolutionary War. Crazy people march from 4am-5:45am. Then 2,000 show for the re-enactment in Lexington at 5:30am. Arrive an hour early or bring a stepladder for a good view. Then at a pancake breakfast and a kids parade, Paul Revere’s ride, concerts, etc. and afternoon parade. 5:30am-4pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)I love re-enactments! Instead of watching the mar…
Town Green 1900 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA

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World War II's Famous Band of Brothers at Boston Events INSIDER

World War II’s Famous Band of Brothers

This one is NOT a re-enactment. Meet actual veterans from World War II. Let’s face it, we don’t have much longer to respect and learn from these heroes in the flesh. 7:30pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)This one is NOT a re-enactment. Meet actual veterans from Worl…
Seaport World Trade Center Amphitheater 200 Seaport Blvd Boston, MA

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Arlington's Patriot's Day Parade at Boston Events INSIDER

Arlington’s Patriot’s Day Parade

Back to Patriot’s Day. Hmm, no details, but last year Arlington held a parade at 2pm that included Star Wars stormtrooper “re-enactors” preceded by a “fun race” at 8:45am. (Click ‘more’ for details)Back to Patriot’s Day. Hmm, no details, but last year Arlington h…
Start at Brattle & Mass Ave Arlington, MA

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A visit with Paul Revere, Mrs. Revere, Longfellow at Boston Events INSIDER

A visit with Paul Revere, Mrs. Revere, Longfe…

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Oh, Mistah Reveah! It’s so nice to meet youse! The Paul Revere House hosts a bunch of re-enactors this week, doing Paul Revere, his wife, and the poet Longfellow. (Click ‘more’ for details)Oh, Mistah Reveah! It’s so nice to meet youse! The P…
The Paul Revere House 19 North Sq Boston, MA

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Meet John Adams! at Boston Events INSIDER

Meet John Adams!

You don’t get many opportunities to meet former US President John Adams re-enacted! Here is one. 7pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)You don’t get many opportunities to meet former US President John Adams re-enact…
Framingham Public Library, Costin Room 49 Lexington St Framingham, MA

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Henry Thoreau and The Two Revolutions at Boston Events INSIDER

Henry Thoreau and The Two Revolutions

And this one plays famous American author Henry David Thoreau, who bravely lived in the “wilderness” just two miles from Concord town center. 1pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)And this one plays famous American author Henry David Thoreau,…
Walden Pond State Reservation Concord, MA

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Red, White and Blue Kite Day at Blue Hill Observatory at Boston Events INSIDER

Red, White and Blue Kite Day at Blue Hill Obs…

The Blue Hill is the tallest peak within a short drive from Boston, and they’re having a kite festival with special tours and pros to help you learn to fly. I’ve been to events like this and they are awesome. 10am-4pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)The Blue Hill is the tallest peak within a short dri…
Blue Hill Observatory 1904 Canton Avenue Milton, MA

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EconoCon at Boston Events INSIDER

EconoCon

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The idea of EconoCon is it’s a roleplaying game, board game, and card game convention that’s inexpensive to attend. Game all day, all night, all weekend! (Click ‘more’ for details)The idea of EconoCon is it’s a roleplaying game, board game, and card game convention that…
Plymouth, NH

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SCA Spring Coronation at Boston Events INSIDER

SCA Spring Coronation

If you re-enacted the middle ages, wouldn’t you want to see the king and queen be crowned? Here’s your chance! They have a feast, too. Also they’ll have mock combat. 9am-10pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)If you re-enacted the middle ages, wouldn’t you want to see the king and q…
New Bedford Masonic Building 435 County St New Bedford, MA

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Men of Color to Arms! The Story of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment at Boston Events INSIDER

Men of Color to Arms! The Story of the 54th M…

This one’s a re-enactment of the Civil War, with guest speakers and performance art. 2-3pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)This one’s a re-enactment of the Civil War, with …
Worcester State University’s Sullivan Building 486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA

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Scrabble Boston Area Tournament at Boston Events INSIDER

Scrabble Boston Area Tournament

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The people who do this SCRABBLE tournament are super-enthusiastic and say they’re welcoming to newbies. They get up to 200 players from all over the USA who come. I would love just to see it. I gave up SCRABBLE myself when I realized that when you get good at it, it’s not about learning the English language, it’s about memorizing dumb little nothing words and managing your tiles. The thing is that managing your tiles means you’re socially ignoring the person you’re playing with. (Click ‘more’ for details)The people who do this SCRABBLE tournament are super-enthusiastic a…
Westford, MA

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Lincoln Woodstock Murder Mystery Weekend at Boston Events INSIDER

Lincoln Woodstock Murder Mystery Weekend

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Why do we love murder? It’s so mysterious! (Actually, I don’t love murder. It’s awful. But I’m sure this event is fun.). (Click ‘more’ for details)Why do we love murder? It’s so mysterious! (Actually, I don…
Lincoln, NH

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Revere Spring Carnival at Boston Events INSIDER

Revere Spring Carnival

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You can tell that Spring is here when Fiesta Shows begins to bring their slightly hokey and overpriced but undeniably fun traveling carnivals to New England! This first one of the year is in Revere, and I’ll list the rest as well. (Click ‘more’ for details)You can tell that Spring is here when Fiesta Shows begins to bring their sligh…
Showcase Cinemas, Route 60 Revere, MA

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Patriots Day

Battle Road and Patriot's Day Events at Minute Man Park at Boston Events INSIDER

Battle Road and Patriot’s Day Events at Minut…

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Lexington and nearby towns are doing a ton of re-enactments all week. I’ve been and they’re really fantastic and such a fun way to learn history. Please check these mock combats! Highly recommended! (Click ‘more’ for details)Lexington and nearby towns are doing a ton of re-…
Various Lexington, MA

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Handbell Festival on Patriots Day at Boston Events INSIDER

Handbell Festival on Patriots Day

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While you are there, definitely check out the handbell festival! There are two: the dress rehearsal and then the actual concert on Patriot’s Day. (Click ‘more’ for details)While you are there, definitely check out the handbell festival!…
Hancock Church on Lexington Green 1912 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA

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Paul Revere Rows Across the Charles at Boston Events INSIDER

Paul Revere Rows Across the Charles

Paul Revere rides horses but did you know that he rows? Jesus, this guy practically ran a triathalon for American freedom. This rowing event (I think?) begins on Pier 1 in Boston and ends up at the USS Constitution Museum in Charlestown. 7-9:30pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Paul Revere rides horses but did you know that he rows? Jesus, th…
USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 22, Charlestown, MA Boston, MA

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Paul Revere Ride Re-enactment at Boston Events INSIDER

Paul Revere Ride Re-enactment

Here’s Paul Revere riding a horse. So, what is this event, exactly? I mean, I know that you stand there and Paul Revere rides by, but does he stop and give a speech? Is there music or food? 10am-1pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Here’s Paul Revere riding a horse. So, what is this event, exactly? I m…
Hanover Street Boston, MA

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Roxbury Patriots' Day at Boston Events INSIDER

Roxbury Patriots’ Day

Did you know that revolutionaries besides Paul Revere knew how to ride a horse and shout? Come hear about William Dawes. They’ll have a FREE pancake breakfast and a historical trolley tour. 10am. (Click ‘more’ for details)Did you know that revolutionaries besides Paul Revere knew how to ride a horse…
Church 10 Putnam St Roxbury, MA

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Somerville Patriot's Day at Boston Events INSIDER

Somerville Patriot’s Day

Gee, Paul Revere’s like Santa Claus — he’s everywhere! He’ll be visiting this day in the park in Somerville, too, starting at 10am, with entertainment, games, and re-enactors. And Colonial era food stuffs like tea, pumpkin and corn breads. 2012: 8-11:30am. (Click ‘more’ for details)Gee, Paul Revere’s like Santa Claus — he’s everywhere! He’ll be visitin…
Foss Park Somerville, MA

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Concord Patriot's Day Parade at Boston Events INSIDER

Concord Patriot’s Day Parade

Concord is holding a variety of events too, including an entire parade that begins at 9am. Who’s awake on a weekend at 9am? (Click ‘more’ for details)Concord is holding a variety of events too, including an entire parade …
Concord Armory, Stow St at Everett St Concord, MA

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Acton Patriots Day Celebration at Boston Events INSIDER

Acton Patriots Day Celebration

Acton will have a “Patriot’s Day Trolley” to take you to three local museums: Hosmer House, the Jones Tavern and the Faulkner Homestead. They’ll have re-enactors and 18th century demonstrations and entertainment. Sweet! 1-4pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Acton will have a “Patriot’s Day Trolley” to take you to three local mu…
Acton, MA

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Patriots Day Open House at the Old Manse at Boston Events INSIDER

Patriots Day Open House at the Old Manse

This historic home will celebrate Patriot’s Day with free admission. Are you guys doing anything else special? 8am-5pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)This historic home will celebrate Patriot’s Day with free a…
The Old Manse 269 Monument Street Concord, MA

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Patriots Day at Old Sturbridge Village at Boston Events INSIDER

Patriots Day at Old Sturbridge Village

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My favorite re-enactment museum, Old Sturbridge Village, has re-enactments all year, but this weekend they focus on musket demonstrations and marching and drilling with the Militia. If you haven’t been, this would be a FANTASTIC time to go, and they have kids activities all week, too, because of school break. (Click ‘more’ for details)My favorite re-enactment museum, Old Sturbridge Village, h…
Town Common, Main Street Sturbridge, MA

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Patriots' Day Revolutionary Muster and Parade at Boston Events INSIDER

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Deerfield is historic in the sense that any place that people have lived is historic, because — hey! — people have lived there. But lived they did, and you’ll find 11 old-timey historic home museums. For Patriots Day, they’ll have a parade, and a minuteman gathering, with live music and drums. 10am-4pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Deerfield is historic in the sense that any place…
Deerfield, MA

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Earth Day

Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration! at Boston Events INSIDER

Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration!

Oh boy, demonstrations in pruning techniques… This “very special day” seems to be the kind of generic kids programs that parks do year-round. Hmm. What is arbor day, anyhow? 10am-2pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Oh boy, demonstrations in pruning techniques… This “very special …
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary 108 North St Norfolk, MA

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Earth Day at Salem State University at Boston Events INSIDER

Earth Day at Salem State University

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Salem State celebrates Earth Day with what seems to be a very serious-minded event, with a career fair, some panels, a tour, and some films. Neat! (Click ‘more’ for details)Salem State celebrates Earth Day with what seems to be a very seri…
Salem State University Salem, MA

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Monadnock Earth Day Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

Monadnock Earth Day Festival

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This one is more like it. As well as some panel talks, get outside, take a tour. (Click ‘more’ for details)This one is more like it. As well as some panel talks, get outside, take …
Antioch University 40 Avon St Keene, NH

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Party for the Planet at the Roger Williams Park Zoo at Boston Events INSIDER

Party for the Planet at the Roger Williams Pa…

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Roger Williams Park Zoo will host six days of eco-themed activities starting with an Earth Day celebration. See energy-saving demos and it takes place in an ZOO!! What more do you need? (Click ‘more’ for details)Roger Williams Park Zoo will host six days of ec…
Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Ave Providence, RI

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New Bedford Earth Day Parade at Boston Events INSIDER

New Bedford Earth Day Parade

This is the only actual parade I found for Earth Day. But will there be giant puppets? I hope so. 5pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)This is the only actual parade I found for Earth Day. But will ther…
New Bedford, MA

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Also Fun

Morgan Spurlock Q&A: Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope at Boston Events INSIDER

Morgan Spurlock Q&A: Comic-Con Episode IV…

Hey! Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, the guy who did Supersize Me, is coming to town for a Q&A on his latest film, about a geek convention. 3pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Hey! Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, the g…
Coolidge Corner Theatre Brookline, MA

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The Festival of Narratives at MassArt at Boston Events INSIDER

The Festival of Narratives at MassArt

MassMouth’s “spoken word” performances are like one-person stage shows, and it’s all part of an entire festival of narration and storytelling at MassArt! I called to confirm it’s open to the public. 7pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)MassMouth’s “spoken word” performances are like one-person stag…
Mass College of Art Pozen Center 621 Huntington Ave Boston, MA

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Free Star Parties at Boston Events INSIDER

Free Star Parties

Trust me, few things beat spending a night outdoors with hobby astonomers — they’re so passionate! Learn some constellations! 7-10pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Trust me, few things beat spending a night outdoors with hobby astonomers — they’r…
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary 293 Moose Hill St Sharon, MA

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Robot Block Party at Boston Events INSIDER

Robot Block Party

Did you know that robots aren’t capable of much? But they look awesome. Just don’t let promises of the future get to you. 10am. (Click ‘more’ for details)Did you know that robots aren’t capable of much? But they look awesome. Just don’t …
Museum of Science, Boston Boston, MA

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Giant Carnival at Boston Events INSIDER

Giant Carnival

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Fiesta Shows brings their carnival also to Nashua, which is fairly close to Boston. (Click ‘more’ for details)Fiesta Shows brings their carnival also to Nashua, which is fairly close to Boston.
Holman Stadium Nashua, NH

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Athol-Orange River Rat Race at Boston Events INSIDER

Athol-Orange River Rat Race

This “river race” of kayaks is a mad dash to win $2,000! I’m thining of that movie, Rat Race, and liking it the concept! 10am. (Click ‘more’ for details)This “river race” of kayaks is a mad dash to win $2,000! I’m thining of th…
Athol, MA

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Hanover Kite Fly at Boston Events INSIDER

Hanover Kite Fly

Kite festivals rock because the people who are drawn to them are super-friendly and passionate. See some two-string stunt kites and learn to fly them! 10am-4pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Kite festivals rock because the people who are drawn to them are super-friendly and…
Hanover Library 534 Hanover Street Hanover, MA

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Tax Day Green Kite Fly at Boston Events INSIDER

Tax Day Green Kite Fly

Nothing says fun like naming your event “Tax Day”. But hey, it’s kites. Kites and accountants. And taxes. And kites. 10am-4pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Nothing says fun like naming your event “Tax Day”. But hey, it’s kites. Kites…
Colt Park, Route 114 Bristol, RI

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Olavi Suomalainen, winner of the 1972 Boston Marathon at Boston Events INSIDER

Olavi Suomalainen, winner of the 1972 Boston …

Hey! Come meet one of the former winners of the Boston Marathon. I bet the guy is so healthy that he’ll live 120 years. (Click ‘more’ for details)Hey! Come meet one of the former winners of the Bost…
145 Seaport Blvd Boston, MA

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Volunteer Expo at Boston Events INSIDER

Volunteer Expo

Now on to the creative but less wow-tastic events this week. Unemployed and have a lot of time on your hands? Maybe you should volunteer for a local group! This expo will feature a number of tables with people to meet and information to get. 5:30-7:30pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Now on to the creative but less wow-tastic events this week. Unemployed and have a lot…
Prudential Center Boston, MA

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Rivers of Ice: Vanishing Glaciers of the Greater Himalaya at Boston Events INSIDER

Rivers of Ice: Vanishing Glaciers of the Grea…

David Breashears is the filmmaker who took cameras to Mount Everest. Now he’s in town for Q&As as part of a new exhibition at the MIT Museum. 5-8pm, with a press preview in the morning. (Click ‘more’ for details)David Breashears is the filmmaker who took camera…
MIT Museum 265 Mass. Ave Cambridge, MA

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The State Of Human Rights at Boston Events INSIDER

The State Of Human Rights

Don’t you feel silly complaining about traffic when the most important thing on the planet is ending human suffering? Here’s a panel on Human Rights that to show my strong support for the topic I have placed 44th on this week’s list. Oy, now I feel guilty. 6:30-8pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Don’t you feel silly complaining about traffic when the most important thin…
C. Walsh Theater, Suffolk University 55 Temple St Boston, MA

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The Social Conquest of Earth at Boston Events INSIDER

The Social Conquest of Earth

Oh shoot, you just lost your chance to see legendary biologist E. O. Wilson. Well, check out this page of other talks at the Harvard Museum of Natural History and maybe you can catch Jerry Coyne. 6pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Oh shoot, you just lost your chance to see legendary biologist E. O. …
Havard Museum of Natural History 26 Oxford St Cambridge, MA

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Science on Screen at the Coolidge: 8 Mile at Boston Events INSIDER

Science on Screen at the Coolidge: 8 Mile

Want the gift of gab? Well that’s sad, Mr. Dad, but I’m glad if you’re rad. How do you rap do you flap with a bip and a bap, without any crap, making it looking easy like you’re taking a nap? Get the next spurt from an expert as Dr. Chuck runs amock and you’re in luck cuz you can catch Eminem’s movie for only nine bucks. PEACE OUT YO. 7pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Want the gift of gab? Well that’s sad, Mr. Dad, but I’m …
Coolidge Corner Theatre Brookline, MA

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Véronique-Anne:

Véronique-Anne: “Moon Fever”

When a book talk claims to have a “deep healing purpose”, it’s either going to be awesome or deeply pretentious. There is no middle ground. 2:30-4:30pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)When a book talk claims to have a “deep healing purpose”, it’s eithe…
Grove Hall Branch Library 41 Geneva Ave Dorchester, MA

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Causes and Consequences of the Stalemate in Syria at Boston Events INSIDER

Causes and Consequences of the Stalemate in S…

Fuck, this is more like it. Let’s talk Syria, bitches! No need for deep healing purpose. (Click ‘more’ for details)Fuck, this is more like it. Let’s talk Syria, bit…
Harvard Law School Wasserstein Hall B015 1563 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA

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When Salem Ruled the World, 1790-1830 at Boston Events INSIDER

When Salem Ruled the World, 1790-1830

I’ve been to Salem many times — maybe a dozen — and to imagine it as a wildly successful shipping town is, well, it’s damn hard to do. Yet once it was! This lecture explains how the once mightly center of commerce became mainly known for dumb little trinket shops where the owner assures you that a $5 crystal will “heal” you. Thanks, unbiased shop owner who would never lie to me to make a sale! 7:30pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)I’ve been to Salem many times — maybe a dozen — and to imagine…
Essex, MA

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Sheep Shearing Open House at Boston Events INSIDER

Sheep Shearing Open House

How’d you like to see some sheep get shorn? That’s gotta be exciting, right? How baaaaaad could it be? 1-4pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)How’d you like to see some sheep get shorn? That’s gotta be exciting, ri…
Park 113 Goodnow Road Princeton, MA

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Animal Hide & Seek Adventure at Boston Events INSIDER

Animal Hide & Seek Adventure

Get this. I grew up two towns from Berkley, MA and until just now I HAD NEVER HEARD OF IT. So… That’s the boonies for you. Thus I am proud to help them spread the word on this animal tracking nature class. 3-4pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Get this. I grew up two towns from Berkley, MA and until just now I…
Dighton Rock State Park, Bay View Avenue Berkley, MA

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Brown University Folk Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

Brown University Folk Festival

Brown University’s campus is beautiful, and here’s an excuse to check it out. 12-11:59pm, featuring a pirate-themed, sea-shanty-singing a capella group. (Click ‘more’ for details)Brown University’s campus is beautiful, and here’s an excuse to ch…
Lincoln Field, Brown University Providence, RI

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BU MFA Graphic Design Thesis Show Reception at Boston Events INSIDER

BU MFA Graphic Design Thesis Show Reception

I don’t generally list museum or gallery exhibits, because they’re destinations, not events, but if you attend this opening reception at Brown University, you can mingle with the art elite! 6-8pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)I don’t generally list museum or gallery exhibits, becaus…
Boston University College of Fine Arts 855 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA

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Boston International Film Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

Boston International Film Festival

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Holey smokes! This festival includes more than 100 films and comes with two galas. They say that every single show comes with a filmmaker Q&A! (Click ‘more’ for details)Holey smokes! This festival includes more than 100 films and comes…
Lowes Theatre Boston Common Boston, MA

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Red-tailed Hawks! at Boston Events INSIDER

Red-tailed Hawks!

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There are red-tailed hawks nesting outside of the Alewife Brook Parkway! (I think!) They could take off at any time in the near future, so if you want to see them, don’t wait. This is probably the most convenient (and coolest) birdwatching opportunity on the Red Line. Somebody please email johnny@eventsinsider.com and confirm that the birds are there, please. (Click ‘more’ for details)There are red-tailed hawks nesting outside of the Alewife Brook Parkway! (I thin…
185 Alewife Brook Parkway Cambridge, MA

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Carousel on Boston Common at Boston Events INSIDER

Carousel on Boston Common

The carousel on Boston Common is open for the season! The merry-go-round is open Sun-Thu, 11am-6pm, Fri-Sat, 11am-8pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)The carousel on Boston Common is open for the season! The merry-go-round is…
Boston Common near Frog Pond Boston, MA

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Six Flags New England - Opening Weekend at Boston Events INSIDER

Six Flags New England – Opening Weekend

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The biggest amusement park in New England opens for the season! Of course, the water park won’t be open until the summer. They don’t seem to have anything special planned that doesn’t happen on other weekends. I just wanted to list it so you would know that you don’t have to wait in long lines if you go early. (Click ‘more’ for details)The biggest amusement park in New England opens for the seaso…
Six Flags New England Agawam, MA

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Performance

Dr. Loco Performs with ZUMIX at Boston Events INSIDER

Dr. Loco Performs with ZUMIX

Oh Peabody Museum, you had me at “Dr. Loco”! 6pm, followed by a reception. (Click ‘more’ for details)Oh Peabody Museum, you had me at “Dr. Loco”! 6pm, followed by a recep…
Harvard’s Geological Lecture Hall 24 Oxford St Cambridge, MA

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Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Competitions, regionals at Boston Events INSIDER

Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Competitions, …

A capella only gets better when they bring in the best groups for a competition. 2pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)A capella only gets better when they bring in the b…
Tufts University’s Cohen Auditorium 40 Talbot Avenue Medford, MA

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The Big Mouth Off - Story Slam Finale at Boston Events INSIDER

The Big Mouth Off – Story Slam Finale

A story slam is basically a one-person theatre show, or stand up comedy or drama. A local group is having their big annual competition. If you’re every going to attend a story slam, this is the one to see! 7-9pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)A story slam is basically a one-person theatre show, or stand u…
Boston Public Library, Copley Square Boston, MA

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Theater show: The First Annual Northern Maine Arts Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

Theater show: The First Annual Northern Maine…

This is not really a festival — it’s a theatre show where there’s an art competition with a prize of 3 million dollars and a conspiracy to break the rules! (Click ‘more’ for details)This is not really a festival — it’s a theatre s…
Middle East Club Downstairs 480 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA

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A Conversation with Conan O'Brien at Boston Events INSIDER

A Conversation with Conan O’Brien

These events at the Kennedy Center fill up quickly, so I’m giving you advance notice on this one. 6-7pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)These events at the Kennedy Center fill up quickly, so I’m giving y…
Columbia Point Boston, MA

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Greenwich Kite Flying Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

Greenwich Kite Flying Festival

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Hobbyists who fly kites are an inspiring bunch! Go try out a stunt kite with two strings. 1pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Hobbyists who fly kites are an inspiring bunch! Go try out a stunt …
Greenwich, CT

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Yuri's Night - Brookfield, CT at Boston Events INSIDER

Yuri’s Night – Brookfield, CT

Here’s a party to celebrate the first human in space. (Click ‘more’ for details)Here’s a party to celebrate the first human in space.
Brookfield, CT

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Milford Earth Day at Boston Events INSIDER

Milford Earth Day

Milford Earth Day is an opportunity to participate in the beautification of Milford and have fun while you’re at it! You’ll find volunteer cleanup events like this all over New England. 8am-3pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Milford Earth Day is an opportunity to participate in the beautification of Milfor…
Eisenhower Park Milford, CT

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Cherry Blossom Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

Cherry Blossom Festival

They’ll have 27 cherry trees and the ubiquitious face-painting, food, and vendors. Their live music draws 700 people. 12-5pm, with an indoor concert Friday evening. Rain date next week. (Click ‘more’ for details)They’ll have 27 cherry trees and the ubiquitious face-painting, food, and …
Wooster Square Park New Haven, CT

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Dragon Kite Fly at Boston Events INSIDER

Dragon Kite Fly

And here’s some more kite flying, in Maine. 10am-4pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)And here’s some more kite flying, in Maine. 10am-4pm.
Bug Light Park South Portland, ME

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Ogunquit Patriots Day Celebration at Boston Events INSIDER

Ogunquit Patriots Day Celebration

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This one’s got re-enactment on the Continental Congress that wrote the constitution! Also a crafts fair, a kids’ carnival, and fife & drum. 9am-10pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)This one’s got re-enactment on the Continental Congress that wrot…
Ogunquit, ME

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Let me build you a website! at Boston Events INSIDER

Let me build you a website!

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Need a website? I just built the official website for Liv Tyler’s new film. Hire me to build yours on the cheap! Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com. (Click ‘more’ for details)Need a website? I just built the official website for Liv Tyler’s new fil…
Boston, MA

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