Events INSIDER: March 30-April 7, 2015

03/29/15 by Johnny Monsarrat

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WIN: Big Fish

BIG FISH is based on the novel of the same name, and this production is full of glorious visual effects and minimal but effective scenic design. Go enjoy a good story! Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win a pair of tickets to the April 2 performance. Speakeasy Stage Boston, MA, Thu Apr 2.more

WIN: City of Angels at Lyric Stage

CITY of ANGELS is a 1940s film noir Hollywood story of a disillusioned writer and his alter ego detective. Email giveaways@eventsinsider.com to win a pair of tickets to the April 4 performance. The Lyric Stage Company Boston, MA, Sat Apr 4.more

Bunny Bonanzoo at Stone Zoo

The Stone Zoo also celebrates Easter! This time the only guest is the Easter Bunny, but surely you can make some time to visit all the other animals and enjoy the workshops while youre there. Stone Zoo Stoneham, MA, Sat Apr 4.more

Revere Spring Carnival

Carnival lovers flock to the Revere Carnival as its one of the biggest around. It also has a petting zoo in addition to its rides, games and food. Showcase Cinemas Revere, MA, Thu Mar 26–Sun Apr 19.more

NanoDays at the Museum of Science

Do you really need an excuse to visit the Museum of Science, Boston? Heres one: a day of molecular engineering and exhibits that include jugglers! Museum of Science Boston, MA, Sat Apr 4.more

Free Day at the DeCordova Museum

The DeCordova Sculpture Museum is one of my favorites, not only for their indoor exhibits, but also for their amazing park dotted with some pretty cool sculptures that you can walk around. And every first Wednesday of the month you can go for free! Lincoln, MA, Wed Apr 1.more

Easter Egg Hunt

Search for eggs throughout Faneuil Hall, exciting! Faneuil Hall Marketplace Boston, MA, Sat Apr 4.more

Falmouths Easter Egg Hunt

Photos with the Easter bunny and an egg hunt for the nine and under crowd. Falmouth Library Falmouth, MA, Sat Apr 4.more

Spring Egg Hunt

Egg Hunt, Egg Toss contest, Egg Spoon Races, and coloring contest! Tanger Outlets Westbrook, CT, Sat Apr 4.more

Egg Hunt – Farmington, CT

This egg hunt has over 15,000 eggs, plus so many more activities including a bounce house and face painting. All you have to do for admission is donate one dollar to a local animal sanctuary. Farmington, CT, Sat Apr 4.more

Heckscher Farm Egg Hunt

An egg hunt for the tiniest youngsters; redeem what you collect for a goody bag. After the hunt visit the Nature Center to learn all about actual eggs. Stamford Museum & Nature Center – Heckscher Farm Stamford, CT, Sat Apr 4.more

Easter Scavenger Hunt

Beyond just an egg hunt, Normandy Farms will also feature a variety of fun family events all weekend long. Normandy Farms Foxborough, MA, Sat Apr 4.more

Eggciting Egg Hunt

Kids of all ages are welcome to fill a carton with eggs and participate in a slew of other Easter farm activities. Keep your eyes out for Golden Eggs! Charmingfare Farm Candia, NH, Sat Apr 4.more

Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast

Start at the pancake breakfast before an egg hunt with a basket decorating competition. Added bonus: If you find the Golden Egg youll get an additional prize. Josiah Bartlett Elementary Bartlett, NH, Sat Apr 4.more

Spring Egg Hunt

A whole town searching for those precious little eggs. Pay close attention, the Easter Bunny will be hopping around Norton.. Town Forest Norton, MA, Sat Apr 4.more

EGGstravaganza Egg Hunt

One of the most favorite parks in the region will be packed with over 10,000 Easter Eggs – find the special eggs and redeem them for cool prizes under the tent. Egg Hunt separated by age group… dont forget to bring your own basket. Look Memorial Park Florence, MA, Sat Apr 4.more

Easter Egg Hunt – Colchester, VT

Bring your favorite board game, or choose one of the games available at this event. The more, the merrier, so bring your family with you. Bayside Park Colchester, VT, Sat Apr 4.more

Easter Egg Hunt!

Rumor has it that the Easter Bunny hid a golden egg somewhere on the mountain that gains the finder a big prize. Time to start planning your search! Bromley Mountain Green Mountain National Forest Peru, VT, Sun Apr 5.more

Boston Turkish Film Festival

23 films, some of them screened for the first time, and Turkish music are just a part of the 14th anniversary of this now traditional Film Fest. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA, Thu Mar 19–Sat Apr 25.more

Words Without Music in Conversation

Phillip Glass, hugely influential composer, will discuss his soon to be released memoir. Better yet, admission includes a signed copy of the book. Berklee Performance Center Boston, MA, Wed Apr 1.more

Groundwork Gala 15th Anniversary

This gala features music and local cuisine, and better yet helps fund an urban agriculture program. Cuisine en Locale Somerville, MA, Fri Apr 3.more

Migratory Bird Walk

Being able to star gaze at the city!? Thats nuts! But Bostons nature center says its possible, so come and find out. Torbert MacDonald Park Medford, MA, Sat Apr 4.more

New England LGBT Film Festival

Have a gay time at this film festival divided into narratives, documentaries and shorts. Cambridge, MA, Mon Apr 6–Wed Apr 15.more

Last Run Luau Pond Skimming

Spring turns snowslopes to ponds. Go skim across the water and participate in a duck race for charity. Waterville Valley Resort Waterville Valley, NH, Sat Apr 4.more

80s Day

Get poofy hair and celebrate the 1980s for a day with live music and skiing at the @loonmtn ski slopes! Loon Mountain Lincoln, MA, Sun Apr 5.more

Great Swamp Walk

Heres a great walk around the Great Swamp to appreciate all the migrating birds and animals that are slowly awakening from this long and awfully cold Winter!. Great Swamp Management Area West Kingston, RI, Fri Apr 3–Fri Apr 17.more

The Mikado

The Mikado. American Repertory Theater Cambridge, MA, Tue Mar 31–Sun Apr 5.more

Big Fish

Based on the movie of the same name, Big Fish takes audiences on a seemingly larger-than-life tale as a former salesmans son takes off to duplicate his fathers life adventures. Speakeasy is sure to deliver a vivid and human production. Wimberly Theatre Boston, MA, Fri Mar 13–Sat Apr 11.more

Boston Poetry Slam Team Finals

Before going to the National Poetry Slam, the local team hosts a finals round to select who will go. Ive seen a poetry slam and its definitely not the stilted, inaccessible commentary you might be fearing. They perform the poetry like one-person theatre shows. If youre EVER going to give a poetry slam a chance, why not now, likely their best night of the year? Cantab Lounge Cambridge, MA, Wed Apr 1.more

Earth, Wind and Fire Tribute

Were several months away from September, but if you love Earth Wind and Fire check out this tribute concert at the Bushnell Center. Its guaranteed to leave you with a bounce in your step. Maxwell M. & Ruth R. Belding Theater Hartford, CT, Sat Apr 4.more

Burlington Westie Dance Party

The theme for this dance party is switch it up, to encourage gender neutral dancing. Go early to get a lesson. North End Studio B Burlington, VT, Sat Apr 4.more

Billings Farms Baby Animal Day

A great opportunity to learn the cares and needs of baby animals! Also, receive advice on how to start your own garden and even get a few heirloom seeds to start it with. Billings Farm & Museum Woodstock, VT, Sat Apr 4.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.