Events INSIDER: Feb 18-25, 2014
02/18/14 by
Johnny Monsarrat
Giveaways & Features
Win: CASH is KING : Johnny Cash Tribute Show
Johnny Cash needs to introduction and there can never be too many tributes to the legacy of this lyrics virtuoso. Want to win tickets to the show? Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com! We have two pairs of tickets. Arlington, MA, .more
Win: Circus Oz: From the Ground Up
Got 2 pairs of tix to give away. Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win! Boston, MA, –.more
Win: SPANK! HARDER
Got 2 pairs of tickets to giveaway on 2/23. Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win! Boston, MA, .more
Johnny’s Picks
The New England Home Show
If you own a home, here’s where you can learn about remodeling, decorating, and housewares — they’ll have an entire crafts show. It’s also the largest home show in New England. Boston, MA, –.more
Revere Beach’s polar bear plunge
If you’re going to do something reckless, you might as well make sure it’s also good: Freeze in this year’s Polar Beach Plunge! All funds will benefit the Special Olympics Massachusetts’ revenue for the year. Revere, MA, .more
Chinese New Year in Harvard Square
It’s not just a Chinese New Year parade! The fun starts in historic Winthrop Park with a lion dance around the ancient oak tree and marches to Mass Avenue to the Hong Kong restaurant. Then, the Hong Kong will have a cultural show with arts and crafts, performers, puppetry, dance, and more. 1-4pm. Cambridge, MA, .more
Celebrating Henry Longfellow’s 207th Birthday
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Longfellow’s ‘Tales of a Wayside Inn’ with a lecture and musical show. 10-11:30am. Cambridge, MA, .more
Special Olympics Passion Plunge
Dive into cold water… and you raise money. I’m not sure what the connection is exactly In Revere and also at Nantasket Beach in Hull, MA. Revere, MA, –.more
School Vacation at Franklin Park Zoo
Did you know the Franklin Park Zoo is open all winter? See animal presentations with gorillas and ocelots! Boston, MA, –.more
National Engineers Week
School vacation week means even more interactive workshops at the Museum of Science, Boston for the Edison in you or your kid! Warning: the robot you build may take over the world and enslave humankind. Cambridge, MA, –.more
Lowell WinterFest
Fireworks, bowl soup competition, snowman competition, and a human dog sled championship — Are you gonna miss it? Lowell, MA, –.more
Ice Harvesting and Winter Carnival
This one is small but creative and it’s associated with a museum, which means they’ll have indoor activities too. Sleigh & sled dog rides, Tamworth’s antique snow roller, ice sculpting with Brian Stockman, snowshoe obstacle course, ice cutting, etc. 11am-3pm. Tamworth, NH, .more
Rhode Island Spring Flower and Garden Show
Gardens start in the Spring, so this trade show has to happen before Spring arrives. And with so much snow covering -everything- around us, it’s nice to have a little color for a change. Providence, RI, –.more
Illuminated Garden
Parks with lights are sort of a December thing, so here’s an original thought — a night stroll with winter lights in February! 6-9pm. Newport, RI, –.more
Owls and Omelets
Even if you aren’t a night owl, you can still go on an owl prowl: This one starts at 5:45am and culminates with breakfast served in the caretaker’s cottage. Marshfield, MA, .more
Total Confusion
GAMES, GAMES, GAMES. This claims to be the largest gaming convention in New England, but it’s not the largest fandom/geek convention. It’s all about roleplaying, miniatures, and board games for kids and mostly adults. Mansfield, MA, –.more
Free Star Parties 2
Have you ever wished to lay your hands on a big, shiny, SPECTACULAR telescope? This is your chance. Watch the stars through one of the most advanced devices of our time. Oh yeah, and it’s free. 7-10pm. Sharon, MA, .more
Attleboro Winter Night Festival
Huge snow balls that fit 8 people inside them (craaaaa-zy!), a bonfire, drummers, and fire jugglers too. This one’s free too. Attleboro, MA, .more
Get the 2014 New England Guide
Mention my website to friends and get my 2013 New England Guide, with 1,200 off-beat destinations including dinosaur footprints, zoos, ziplines, where to go stargazing, and where to find an indoor water park in December! All Over, , –.more
Find 16 New England Regions on Twitter
Hey! I’ve split my Twitter feed into 17 regions so that you can REALLY get just the events close to home, or pick what you like. Please check it out and add me to a ‘Twitter list’ too (google it). All Over, , –.more
Also Fun
Hip Hop Dance Festival
Have you got the right moves? It’s breakdancing, b-boying, popping, freestyling, and hip hopping time! 2pm-3pm. Cambridge, MA, .more
Circus Oz: From the Ground Up
A super extravagant show with aerialists, jugglers and acrobats. The main attraction is a giant swinging steel beam! Boston, MA, –.a itemprop=’url’ href=”https://bostonevents.org/bostonevents/2014/02-18/circus-oz-from-the-ground-up.htm” class=”mybutton”>more
Asaf Avidan
This singer’s voice extremely singular and he’s been referred to as ‘the love child of Dylan and Joplin’, so if you’re a fan of either it’s definitely worth cheking him out. 8pm. Boston, MA, .more
The Flick
A heartwarming story for his fast-paced world. It’s been widely praised and, well, February is the best month for this kind of story. Boston, MA, –.more
The Pulse On Tour
Eep, this one’s a little expensive but if you’re looking to become a professional dancer or just really really enjoy dancing, then it’s definitely worth it. The best coreographers currently working in the industry will stop by Boston to teach their best moves and secrets. Boston, MA, –.more
Poste Restante
A mix of music, puppetry, acrobatics and a movie – In case you couldn’t decide what you wanted to do here’s an all-in-one event. Charlestown, MA, –.more
Hungary’s Romano Drom
Wonder what a gypsy band sounds like? Apparently it’s a mix of Catalan rumba, Arab, Balkan and pop – sounds interesting and fun. I suppose you can dance to this music too. 7:30pm. Somerville, MA, .more
Horton Footes’ ‘The Traveling Lady’
Another one for theater lovers. This one is from the same writer of ‘How to kill a mockingbird’. Boston, MA, –.more
Design Museum Mornings with Michael Connors
Learn from the best: Michael Connors will be sharing his experience and knowledge for those who live, love and breathe design. The Design Museum Mornings include a short presentation by a local mover & shaker whom we admire, free breakfast, and great people to wake up with. Monthly. 8:30-10am – The tickets are free! Cambridge, MA, .more
New England Boat Show
Who needs Miami’s Boat Show when New England’s having one? Yeah, we’re not afraid of the Winter! Boston, MA, –.more
1st Person Plural
Listen to some great stories as told by those who lived them. Some of the storytellers are pros, others are just getting there and this event will have an outside try the art of storytelling too. Sounds fun! 4:30pm. Cambridge, MA, .more
Boston Chili Takedown
Iiiiiiit’s the world famous Boston Chili Takedown! Okay, it might just be New England famous but it’s still pretty big. 2-4pm. Somerville, MA, .more
IdeaStorm
A fun entrepreneur event for high schoolers; there’s a prize for the best team/idea. 1-4pm. Cambridge, MA, .more
Angelique Kidjo at Somerville Theatre
Here’s a Grammy award-winning singer. 7pm. Boston, MA, .more
Snowshoeing/Take a Walk
There’s snow all around but there’s also fun all winter long! As long as there’s snow on the ground, come to the Gore Place for a snowshoeing tour around the lovely premises. Waltham, MA, –.more
Boston Loves Impressionism
It isn’t too often when a Museum lets the audience decide what works of art will be a part of their exhibitions, so if you love expressionism make your vote count! The top 30 paintings will be featured in the upcoming MFA’s exhibition ‘Boston Loves Impressionism’. Boston, MA, –.more
Washington’s Headquarters Tour
6:30pm. Cambridge, MA, .more
Snowbound Leather Weekend
This is an R-rated event, folks, and since you can see the word ‘leather’ there you can guess the drill. Provincetown, MA, –.more
Ice Fishing Derby at Norway Lake
Two days of ice fishing, in case you’re really commited to getting the biggest fish. Norway, ME, –.more
Boston Artists Ensemble Concert
Harps, violins, cellos and flutes; the perfect combo for a calm music night. 8pm. Salem, MA, .more
Cape Ann Big Band
Here’s a fundraiser concert featuring The Cape Ann Big Band. 7:30pm. Rockport, MA, .more
Learn to Curl
Just like the title says: Learn to curl and then play a real game! 8-10:30pm. Bridgewater, MA, .more
10X10 Upstreet Arts Festival
10X10 Upstreet Arts Festival. Pittsfield, MA, –.more
RIIFF JAC Third Thursday Encore Film Series
Enjoy a beautiful and heartwarming selection of short films all through February. Jamestown, RI, .more
A Downton Abbey Fashion Primer & Tea
Downtown Abbey’s season 4 is coming to an end but all the talking around it won’t cease soon. Discuss the fashion of this season and share where you think the story’s headed with other devoted fans. 2-4pm. Providence, RI, .more
Newport Winter Festival
Newport Winter Festival. Newport, RI, –.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 Wonderdays’ promotion. Providence, RI, –.more
Performance
Baby with the Bathwater by Christopher Durang
The satiric side of theather has never looked so small and soft. Just kidding! Wonderful play for those who like to laugh and smirk in dim lights. Got a pair of tix to give away. Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win! Boston, MA, –.more
The Hypocrites’ ‘Romeo Juliet’ & ’12 Nights’
This is your chance to enjoy the mashup of two great stories as presented by the witty and fantastic Chicago company ‘the Hypocrites’. Cambridge, MA, –.more
Death of a Salesman
An American classic presented by The Lyric Stage Company of Boston. Boston, MA, –.more
Review: HAIRSPRAY, The Broadway Musical
Hairspray’ is a fantastic musical about a big-boned girl with bigger dreams in the 1950s. This is quite the iconic show, too. The film versions transcend time and place and culture and even gender (with Jon Waters and John Travolta playing a woman in each of the films), via music, dance, and progressive thought. Boston, MA, –.more
The Cherry Orchard
Although they lived in different times, Chekhov and Shakespeare shared a thorough understanding of human nature and emotions. This beautiful and deep play captures the tragedy of our missed connections and opportunities — so don’t miss it. Presented by Actors’ Shakespeare Project. Chestnut Hill, MA, –.more
Peggy Pickit Sees the Face of God
Got a of tix to give away for Fri. Feb. 14 . Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win! Chelsea, MA, –.more
Review: COMPANY
Moonbox Productions presents: COMPANY. Boston, MA, –.more
Peter M. Floyd ‘s Absence
Peter M. Floyd ‘s Absence. Boston, MA, –.more
Witness Uganda
Press Opening is on Wednesday, February 12 @ 7:30pm. Cambridge, MA, –.more
Equally Divided
MRT presents ‘Equally Divided’. Lowell, MA, –.more
Travel
Wolfeboro Winter Carnival
The typical Winter Carnival: bonfires, dogs sled races and curling. Good ol’ snowy fun. Wolfeboro, NH, –.more
Merrimack Winter Carnival
Yay! Snowman-building contest and an ice fishing derby. Just don’t try to teach your snowman how to fish. Merrimack, NH, .more
Sweetest Day on the Trails: Chocolate Festival
Okay, chocolate in every stop is better excuse for skiing that just being out for outdoor’s sake. Intervale, NH, .more
Murder Mystery at The Governor’s Inn
Why are Gonzo’s hands covered in blood? Be a part of a very intriguing musical evening. This year, the Mystery Dinner is also a tribute to the Muppets Show! All Fridays-Saturdays 6:30pm until March 23. Rochester, NH, –.more
Winter Carnival at King Pine Ski Area
Winter Carnival at King Pine Ski Area. Madison, NH, –.more
Lyman Orchards’ WinterFest
This one looks fun: kids can learn how to drive a team of sled dogs, there’s ice sculpting and lots of rides and Huskies! Middlefield, CT, –.more
Connecticut Flower and Garden Show
It’s still cold outside but you can plan Spring ahead and learn a trick or two to make your garden look beautiful when the time comes. Over 3000 booths + gardening seminars. Hartford, CT, –.more
Cabin Fever Festival and Charity Chowder Cook-off at Olde Mistick Village
Lots of local restaurants serving up chowder samples so if you’re into free food, look no further. The place is a mall so there are other fun activities in the same spot and nearby. 12-4:30pm. Mystic, CT, .more
Colin’s Crew Plunge
Crazy people jump into the water to raise money for charity. Go watch! 1pm, but show up early if you want to register to participate. West Haven, CT, .more
38th Voyagers
38th Voyagers. Mystic, CT, .more
Mystic Seaport Reopens with Free Admission for Kids
Mystic Seaport Reopens with Free Admission for Kids. Mystic, CT, –.more
Winter Carnival in Old Orchard Beach
Summer’s not the only great season to visit Old Orchard Beach. Seize the snow and sled away on the fun races this town fest has planned. Old Orchard Beach, ME, –.more
Brewer Waterfront Winterfest
Another Winterfest with fireworks. Gotta admit they look gorgeous when they reflect on the snow. Brewer, ME, .more
USM Winter Carnival
It’s winter carnival season. Yay! Retro Dinner, Old Rivalries Game, Snow Man Contest, Carnival Night, Sledding and Hot Cocoa. Gorham, ME, –.more
Middlebury College Winter Carnival
Snow sculptures competitions, ski races, fireworks and hot chocolate. And, of course, a Winter Ball. Middlebury, VT, –.more
St. Albans Recreation Winter Carnival
Ahh! This Winter carnival includes free cookies, fireworks and their famous Duct Tape Derby! St. Albans, VT, , –.more
Stowe Derby
One of the oldest and most popular ski competitions out there. Over 20km of challenging terrain with a total vertical drop of over 2,600 feet. 8am. Stowe, VT, .more
Ride, Glide, and Rawhide Winter Race
A snow/skiing festival followed by a party. Not bad. 9am-4pm. Lyndonville, VT, .more
Lyndon/Burke Snowflake Festival
A torchlight parade, a snowmobile race, and quilts… Burke, VT, –.more
Brattleboro Winter Carnival
Brattleboro Winter Carnival. Brattleboro, VT, –.more
Family Fun Winterfest
Family Fun Winterfest. West Dover, VT, –.more