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

Journalist Maria Konnikova got into the mind of the most popular detective of all times and broke down his train of thought so that mere mortals like you and I can follow simple, logical steps to solve everyday life ‘mysteries’, or should I say problems?. 7 pm. Harvard Book Store Cambridge, MA, Thu 3/28.more

Before electricity, how did people live? I guess they had oil lamps and candles. It sounds like they went through a LOT of candles. Check it out at this historic home. The Gore Estate Waltham, MA, Fri 3/29.more

This convention looks quite unique. They’ll have striptease lessons (oookay), a performance master class that promises to help you ‘connect’ with your inner self and your sexuality and some other features that are definetely worth checking out. It’s limited to 300 people, so you better register ASAP. Hyatt Regency Cambridge, MA, Fri 3/29–Sun 3/31.more

The wonderful Klezwoods, known for their unique mix of strings and sounds, brings once again one of their most fun events: The Balkan Music nights! This features, well, Balkan music, obviously, but also a lot of bellydancers. Join them and dance or just admire the way they can move, because damn, it’s hard. Various Locations Cambridge, MA, Fri 3/29.more

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 while you’re there. 2013:. Stoneham, MA, Sat 3/30.more

The Cambridge Community is celebrating their third annual Egg Hunt this year. 10-12:30pm. Cambridge Common Park Cambridge, MA, Sat 3/30.more

This is the only Easter event that offers a green Egg Hunt with 100% biodegradable eggs. 10 am. Titus Sparrow Park Boston, MA, Sat 3/30.more

Roslindale will have a parent/child egg toss contest, bunny hop races and arts and crafts for kids, apart from the traditional Egg Hunt. 10am. Adams Park Roslindale, MA, Sat 3/30.more

Another Easter event that doesn’t have much to do with church but rather the Easter Bunny himself and the pleasure of hunting for colorful eggs. 11am. Pope John Paul II Park, Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester Boston, MA, Sun 3/31.more

Hmm, an Easter event for adults who love to eat. That’s alright. They’ll serve food from all over the world and will have live jazz music. Boston, MA, Sun 3/31.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

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

Nice! While this may look like a mostly kids oriented show, it is actually made for the whole family to enjoy, specially if you grew up solving mysteries with this well known gang. The Chevalier Theater Medford, MA, Sat 3/30.more

It’s poetry, but it’s poetry performed! Come hear presenters belt out their thoughts on mythical creatures like dragons. 7pm. The Davis Square Theatre Somerville, MA, Mon 4/1.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 Locations Boston, MA, Sun 3/17–Fri 3/29.more

The Forbes House Museum holds a monthly discussion forum that focuses on one character or one event and explores all the posibilities often overlooked about the matter. This is great to learn more about the real historic events and facts. This month’s topic will be Confederate President Jefferson Davis. 7-8:30pm. Milton, MA, Tue 3/26.more

If you know Dario Argento and have at least heard of Cannibal Holocaust once and thought it was a pretty cool movie title, you’ll dig BUFF. This year they’ll play macabre and wonderfully grotesque films like ‘A band called Death’ and ‘The Manson Family’. Brattle Theatre, Harvard Square Cambridge, MA, Wed 3/27–Sun 3/31.more

For the nature enthusiasts: Enjoy a walk around Bellevue pond ID all the fascinating plants that grow there. You’ll be lead by a professional who’ll also share some cool historical/nature facts. 9:30-11:30am. Medford, MA, Wed 3/27.more

The thing about Folk music is that it’s so very hard to not love it. This event features Folk rhythms from Mexico, Colombia, The Balkans, Ireland and even Korean percussions. 8:15-9:45pm. Berklee Performance Center Boston, MA, Thu 3/28.more

This is the time of the year to start thinking on spending some time on your yard. You don’t have to be a gardener to participate on their annual gathering and lear some gardening tips. Northeastern University Boston, MA, Sat 3/30.more

Brookline booksmith features books for almost every taste every month. This one’s for the lovers of suspense and thriller novels. Brookline, MA, Mon 4/1.more

And for the theater lovers: A seemingly beautiful and funny piece written by Alan Bennet wonderfully played by Frances de la Tour about an aristocrat that was once a v7 pmery succesful model but now has to eat from trash cans and wear ugly, old coats. We’re not sure of whether this character was inspired in Lindsay Lohan’s career. 2013:. Brookline, MA, Mon 4/1.more

Celebrating 40 years of helping emerging writers and poets, the home of Longfellow’s ‘The Village Blacksmith’ chestnut tree will hold a special series of readings open for all. 8pm. Cambridge Center for Adult Education Cambridge, MA, Mon 4/1.more