Bill Bellamy coined the phrase ‘booty call’ and is bringing ‘Bill Cosby type energy’ to his tour this week. And I’ve got 2 tickets to give away for this show! Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win and let me know whether you want Boston, Providence, or Chicopee. Wilbur Theatre Boston, MA, Boston: Fri 5/3.more

Wearing pasties, burlesque is harmless fun and this cabaret promises a night of music and ‘dance’, wink wink. I’ve got two pairs of ticket to give away for Friday, May 3. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win! Club Caf Boston, MA, Fri 5/3–Sat 5/11.more

Although Chroma is a ballet first presented in November 2007, it is still one of the most relevant performances out there. And it has to be, since it was created by acclaimed choreographer Wayne McGregor. I’ve got two pairs of tickets to give away for opening night, Thu May 2! Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win. The Boston Opera House Boston, MA, Thu 5/2–Sun 5/12.more

This is a huge vendor festival, it features train rides, hot-air balloon rides, 5 music/dance stages and 40 food stands. 12-6pm. Harvard Square Cambridge, MA, Sun 5/5.more

More than 10,000 people gather for this celebration of spring, friendship and community spirit. Puppet shows, live music, theatre shows and several other activities available to everyone. 11 am. StonyBrook T-stop Park Jamaica Plain, MA, Sat 5/4.more

Come paint the streets with chalk. Write your name or create a masterpiece. The best ones will be awarded with prizes. 2013:. Harvard Square Cambridge, MA, Sun 5/5.more

Yes, Darwin Day is originally celebrated in February but they had to re-schedule. Now you don’t have an excuse to miss this gathering, in honor of the Father of Evolution, of the best scientific, skeptic and atheists minds in Boston. 6pm. Harvard Hall 201 Cambridge, MA, Sun 5/5.more

Kids get to learn the basics of running a business by managing their own lemonade stand. Not only fun, but inspiring and useful! All Over Boston, MA, Sat 5/4.more

Walk a labyrinth with a group of people to celebrate World Labyrinth Day. If you get lost, at least you’ll be around a lot of people. 1pm. Rose Kennedy Greenway Boston, MA, Sat 5/4.more

This street fair features performances by Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Brothers, and Circus Smirkus artists. On top of that, rides, games and food fill the streets with fun. 10am. Dedham Country Day School Dedham, MA, Sat 5/4.more

Artists are sometimes mysterious and distant, but not during Somerville Open Studios. Visit more than 200 artists and see where the magic happens. Various Venues Somerville, MA, Sat 5/4–Sun 5/5.more

Come meet people with great ideas waiting to be funded, or present your great idea to someone willing to fund it. It’s a win/win meet-up here, folks. 6:30pm. Harvard I-Lab Allston, MA, Tue 5/7.more

Watch several food trucks battle to conquer the best food truck title. One thing’s for sure: There’s going to be tons of food! 11-9pm. The Greenway, between State & India Sts Boston, MA, Sat 5/4.more

Free 20-minute dancing classes for everyone. Come find out how many left feet you have. 9:30am. Central Square Cambridge, MA, Sun 5/5.more

Join NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts on the celebration of the 30th anniversay of Chocolate Madness, which features meetings with top chocolate chefs, wine tasting and much more. I think it is safe to say that there will be TONS of chocolate, and that’s always a good thing, isn’t it? 7:30pm. Cyclorama Boston, MA, Tue 4/30.more

Chill out and come to this walking tour that deals with preserved glacial features found at Mount Auburn. 1pm. Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge, MA, Sun 5/5.more

Art becomes more interesting when you have someone to discuss it with. This time, the talk is about the human form as presented by 3 different artists. 2pm. Arthur M. Sackler Museum Cambridge, MA, Sat 5/4.more

This fundraising event aims to help low income children improve their literacy skills. 6pm. Microsoft N.E.R.D. Center Cambridge, MA, Sat 5/4.more

This presentation will introduce you to the world of machine learning and will present some of its real world applications. 6pm. Artisan’s Asylum Somerville, MA, Sat 5/4.more

FCBD is every geek’s dream come true. Different offerings available from store to store. Check out the website for a list of goodies. Almost all Comic Stores across North America All Over, , Sat 5/4.more

A fashion runway featuring the work of established local designers. It gets more interesting since Somerville Public High School students will model their own creations, proving that the fashion future looks bright. 7pm. Arts at the Armory Somerville, MA, Wed 5/1.more

An open market that focuses on art, local farmers’ products and vintage stuff. If you feel like grabbing a bite to eat, several food trucks will be there to help. 10am. SoWa Open Market Boston, MA, Sun 5/5.more

Discover the trails that Middlesex Fells have prepared for both amateur and pro bike riders. There will be bike riding demos too! 9am. Middlesex Fells – Flynn Rink Stoneham, MA, Sat 5/4.more

Revels music director George Emlen will make you sing like a real rebel. Enjoy a night full of music, singing and food. 6pm. Doyle’s Cafe Boston, MA, Wed 5/1.more

Free performances and theatre workshops, live music and entertainment for both kids and adults. 11am. Arsenal Center for the Arts Watertown, MA, Sat 5/4.more

Health self-tracking is changing the way we live our lives. Come learn about the newest tech there is. But remember, you still need go see your doctor once in a while! 6pm. Harvard Innovation Lab Allston, MA, Thu 5/2.more

Stephen Dupont is presenting and signing his book, consisting of photographies and diaries from his travel to Papua New Guinea. Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology Cambridge, MA, Thu 5/2.more

The spirit of competition is always fierce at science fairs. It increases when there’s $500,000 in scholarships and prizes. Come appreciate the future, imagined by students today. MIT Campus Cambridge, MA, Thu 5/2–Sat 5/4.more

Join the nation’s largest hunger fundraiser and help them beat the 3.6 million mark from last year! Boston Common Boston, MA, Sun 5/5.more

This is just one of many little collections that several Somerville artists will display during the Somerville Open Studios weekend. Miller Street Artist Studios Somerville, MA, Fri 5/3–Sun 5/5.more

Several presentations, readings and performances celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and of the first black Civil War troops from the North. Multiple Locations Boston, MA, Thu 5/2–Sat 5/4.more

The best of LGBT media makers gather together at the largest LGBT Film Festival in New England. This year over 100 films will be presented, so you’ll have plenty to choose from. Various Venues Boston, MA, Thu 5/2–Sun 5/12.more

They got the drinks, you bring the cookies. Come have fun and dance at Hayes Park 2pm. Warren Avenue and West Canton Street Boston, MA, Sun 5/5.more

Bill Bellamy coined the phrase ‘booty call’ and is bringing ‘Bill Cosby type energy’ to his tour this week. Click for my review (to appear Monday evening)! (And see above where I have tix to give away.). Wilbur Theatre Boston, MA, Wed 5/1.more

An Iliad is Lisa Peterson’s version of Homer’s famous poem, interpreted by the great Denis O’Hare. The play promises a refreshing and shoking approach to the story we’re all familiar with. ArtsEmerson Boston, MA, Sat 4/27–Sat 5/4.more

This show, performed by 20 dancers, features 6 new different works by 4 talented choreographers, all of them females. Boston University Dance Theater Boston, MA, Fri 5/3–Sat 5/4.more

This 70-minute song-play version of Beowulf features a live rock band on stage and punk, jazz and electronic music. An epic poem reading you cannot miss. Club Oberon Cambridge, MA, Wed 5/1–Sun 5/5.more

I love a good old dramatized reading of an epic poem, as long as the author makes it fun, has good reading and does a lot of sounds and expressions. And if you do too, this will be a blast! Oberon Cambridge, MA, Tue 4/16–Sun 5/5.more

WOW, a band that sings in 7 different languages. You don’t get to see that everyday! Let Meszecsina fill your ears with beautiful experimental music. 8pm. Johnny D’s Somerville, MA, Tue 4/30.more

Enjoy a concert dedicated to Cuban music, but not before the Cuban photography exhibition. The mix is completed by Cuban delicacies. 3pm. Andover Newton Theological School Newton Centre, MA, Sun 5/5.more

It’s 10 full days of Jazz music. Public performances, home concerts and jazz ensembles will make this celebration the best one yet! Various Venues Boston, MA, Fri 4/26–Sun 5/5.more

Come enjoy multiple 30-minute performances by local musicians at HI-Boston, which will also show visual works by several artists from the area. 7pm. Hostelling International Boston Boston, MA, Fri 5/3.more

People dancing while being on a plane, during a flight? This is what you’ll see on this high-tech musical dancing performance. 3pm. Boston University Dance Theater Boston, MA, Sun 5/5.more