There’s nothing that can stop Boston. This party will raise funds for the victims of the Marathon Bombing. There will be raffles and a silent auction. Dress with Boston’s color for a chance of winning a prize. 7pm. Cafeteria Boston Boston, MA, Wed 5/8.more

You never know when Fiesta Shows will be in the hood. Oh, wait… you actually do! Unlimited Rides Special for $20. Showcase Cinemas Woburn, MA, Wed 5/8–Sun 5/12.more

A Steampunk Civil War Drill Demo leads a weekend full of steampunk related activities. This is truly a Steampunk city, featuring a penny arcarde, concerts, street performers, a victorian ball and trolley rides. Don’t miss this one! Steampunk Festival Waltham, MA, Fri 5/10–Sun 5/12.more

This is sort of an only art giant mall where you to get shake the hands that created the different pieces on exhibition. More than 75 artists will be showing their works. Fort Point neighborhood Boston, MA, Fri 5/10–Sun 5/12.more

If you like history and/or old buildings, then you’re in for a treat. Old State House turns 300, and they’ve organized special tours and fun events for the ones who come say ‘happy B-day’ 10am. Old State House Boston, MA, Sat 5/11.more

Come learn all about Samurai swords. There will be a Japanese Samurai exhibit and a sword demo. I wonder if they will be slashing any fruits. 12pm. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA, Sat 5/11.more

Open Studios take middlemen off the equation and allow you to purchase art directly from the creators. Take a walk around and meet great people who happen to be great artists too. This event is so big, that was splitted in two. This one’s for the North/West area. All over Cambridge, MA, Sat 5/11–Sun 5/12.more

Get your camera ready because this scavenger hunt features not one but 6 picture rounds. Funny characters will be asking the questions, which I’ve been told will be hilarious. 13:30pm. Riverbend Park, Memorial Dr Cambridge, MA, Sat 5/11.more

Music helps people cope with difficult times. This festival fundraises for the victims of the Boston Marathon. 10am. Boston Common Gazebo Boston, MA, Sun 5/12.more

A special day dedicated to Lilacs? No wonder the rest of the flowers at The Arnold Arboretum trash talk them. There will be games, food vendors, live music and picnicking. 10am. Arnold Arboretum Boston, MA, Sun 5/12.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

Mothers understand each other, which is why you need to bring mom to this funny mothering material comic show hosted by all female comedians. 7:30pm. Nick’s Comedy Stop Boston, MA, Sun 5/12.more

A cemetery is probably not the best place to celebrate Mother’s Day, especially if she’s reaching certain age. But if you must, come and learn about the symbols of motherhood found at this place. Guided tours to famous mother’s graves available. 1-2:30pm. Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge, MA, Sun 5/12.more

Tea parties are not the most fun events of all, but they get better when there’s cake involved. A guided visit of Gore Place is included. 3pm. Gore Place Waltham, MA, Sun 5/12.more

Help stop violence by attending to this Mother’s Day walk. It’s good exercise, and many people will thank you for it. 8:30am. Town Field Park Dorchester, MA, Sun 5/12.more

How about visiting a zoo for Mother’s Day? Moms get in for free at Franklin Park and Stone Zoo. Games, music and prizes will be avaiable at Stone Zoo, courtesy of MAGIC 106.7 12pm. Stone Zoo & Franklin Park Zoo Boston, MA, Sun 5/12.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

Japan seems to be the ultimate factory of cuteness and lovely items, but things were not that way some time ago. This lecture deals with current Japanese culture, seen through a critic eye. and 1pm. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA, Wed 5/8.more

The work of artists reveal much of their secrets. This time the work of Michelangelo will be analyzed, celebrating the arrival of the exhibition ‘Michelangelo: Sacred and Profane’ new 6:30pm. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA, Wed 5/8.more

Andreia Pinto Correia will be talking about her work as a composer and how Portuguese oral traditions influence her work. 6:15pm. Emmanuel Church Boston, MA, Wed 5/8–Thu 5/9.more

Let’s talk about weed, tattoos and foul language. Taboos are in decline, but why is that? Join this interesting convo and discover how society is evolving. 6:30pm. Ford Hall Forum Boston, MA, Thu 5/9.more

You’d think that Colin Stetson’s giant sax is just his way of breaking the ice with a joke, but it’s not. His performance has been called miraculous, come testify! 7:30pm. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA, Thu 5/9.more

Block parties are anything but square! Come join the fun and enjoy a powerful concert. 5pm. Downtown Boston Boston, MA, Thu 5/9.more

In ancient Mesopotamia they were called diviners. Now we call them economists. Come learn about the world of divination in the ancient times. 6pm. Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology Cambridge, MA, Thu 5/9.more

This show is formed by the works of 23 talented artists, so you know it won’t lack variety. You get to support local emerging talents too! 6pm. Gallery 263 Cambridge, MA, Fri 5/10.more

Finally! A puppet show that is not targeted to children. Features 15 different stories, and a reception with the performer. 8pm. Puppet Showplace Theatre Brookline, MA, Fri 5/10.more

This is a great chance to taste food from 25 of the best North End restaurants… without having to walk much! Featuring Billy Costa as Master of Ceremonies. 7pm. DCR’s Steriti Memorial Rink Boston, MA, Fri 5/10.more

All through Massachusetts you will find more than 100 events that are bike related: Guided tours, races, pancake breakfasts, films, parades, and even classes about human powered 2-wheelers. Various Locations All Over, , Sat 5/11–Sun 5/19.more

How about spending 20 years inside a cabaret? This musical performance presents cabaret songs from the 30’s to the 50’s. Refreshments included. 7:30pm. Clark Hal, Hancock Church Lexington, MA, Sat 5/11.more

Students will be selling art works created by themselves. Proceeds will help them keep creating amazing stuff. You’ll find ceramics, t-shirts, photos, prints, jewelery, and more. Make sure you bring at least 5 bucks with you. 10am. Along Museum Road, SMFA
Boston, MA, Sat 5/11.more

Bring your mom and fly a kite together. If you don’t have one, there will be several for sale. Allowance is free, just like kites! 10am. Chiesa Farm and Diamond Middle School Lexington, MA, Sun 5/12.more

Ducklings are cute, so are children. So a parade of kids dresssing as ducklings has to be at least a thousand times cuter. 12pm Entertainment and snacks precede the parade. There’s a $40 fee per family. Boston Common Boston, MA, Sun 5/12.more

Amadeus is a Tony Award winning drama, that is presenting at New Repertory Theatre. Click here for my review. 8pm. The Arsenal Center for the Arts Watertown, MA, Fri 5/10.more

This is kind of an interview about more interviews. Join this conversation with Terry Gross, who claims all she did was ask. 8pm. Sanders Theatre at Harvard University Cambridge, MA, Fri 5/10.more

The benefit to one who died in the Boston bombings includes juggling, magic, comedy, and song. We’ve had enough somber events — here’s a chance to celebrate life while raising money for her family’s fund. Regent Theatre Arlington, MA, Mon 5/13.more

Watching 50 theatre plays in just 10 hours? Sounds crazy, but not so much when all of them are only 10 minutes long. It’s a good thing you only have to pay for one ticket, don’t you think? Boston Center for the Arts Boston, MA, Sat 5/11–Sun 5/12.more

Audra Carabetta and Brian Crabtree have been choreographers for a long time (you can tell by the high quality of their work). This time they’re presenting 8 dances, 4 each one. 8pm. City Hall Plaza Somerville, MA, Sat 5/11.more