Jan 3-10, 2012: Meteors, Hot Tub, Boston Celtic Music Festival, 5 Full Moon Hikes, Medieval Feast, Christmas Tree Bonfire
01/03/12 by
Johnny Monsarrat
This Week in Review
Happy New Year! We’re now in the two-month slump where there are fewer Events INSIDER gems. I continue to work on the format of the website. Let me know if it doesn’t work or if you have any ideas, at johnny@eventsINSIDER.com. Thanks!
I hope you are having an awesome week. Now get out there and do something fun!
-Johnny
The Week in Weird
Watson Adventures Murd…
The best way to see the MFA? Play a scavenger hunt game run by Watson Adventures. I have two tickets for a giveaway for the January 7 Murder at the Art Museum Hunt and you’ll find a lot more all over New England this Spring! Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com to win. (Click again for details)The best way to see the MFA? Play a scavenger hunt game run by Watson Adventures. I have two tic…
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
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East Heaven Hot Tub – tix giveaway
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Didn’t win the last two weeks? East Heaven has a rooftop hot tub and a variety of spa servics. I’m giving away one last half hour tub for two (indoor or out), valid Mon-Fri in January! Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com. (Click again for details)Didn’t win the last two weeks? East Heaven has a rooftop hot tub and a variety of spa servi…
33 West St, Northampton, MA
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33 West St, Northampton, MA
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Cirque Shanghai Bai Xi – tix giveaway
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It really doesn’t get any better than the Hanover Theatre, which this week features three giveaways! First up, i have 4 tix for the Jan 5, 7pm show of Chinese acrobats, contortionists, and martial arts, all set to lights and music. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win. (Click again for details)It really doesn’t get any better than the Hanover Theatre, which th…
Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St, Worcester, MA
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Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St, Worcester, MA
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Arrival – The Music of…
ABBA is the 4th best selling rock group of all time, and I have 4 tix for the tribute band to give away! Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win! 7:30pm. (Click again for details)ABBA is the 4th best selling rock group of all time, and I have 4 tix for the t…
Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St, Worcester, MA
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Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St, Worcester, MA
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Boston No Pants Ride
Every year the pranksters in Boston (and New York) ride the subway with only their underwear. I’ve seen it and it’s a pretty awesome stunt. Meet at the South Station subway stop, outside on the street level. 2-5pm. (Click again for details)Every year the pranksters in Boston (and New York) ride the subway with only their underwear. I’ve see…
South Station, Boston, MA
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South Station, Boston, MA
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Boston Celtic Music Festival & Dance Party
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It’s not just a concert! The Boston Celtic Music Festival features a parade and participatory dancing and singing as well as stage acts of dance and music. It’s highly creative with events like the “Bawdy Breakfast” and Michael Jackson tunes re-interpreted as Scottish music. (Click again for details)It’s not just a concert! The Boston Celtic Music Festival features a parade a…
Various Venues, Cambridge, MA
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Various Venues, Cambridge, MA
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Chinatown Main Street …
Boston’s Chinatown is holding an authentic dinner to celebrate New Years’, with martial arts and dance performances. But this is not the real street festival, still to come. I’ll remind you later. (Click again for details)Boston’s Chinatown is holding an authentic dinner to celebrate New Years’, with martial arts and dance per…
Chinatown, Boston, MA
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Chinatown, Boston, MA
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Quadtrantids Meteor Sh…
Meteor showers aren’t always easy to see, but this one should be great! Go someplace without any city lights, like a large field or lake, and bring someone you can chat with while waiting, because the Quadtrantids are unpredictable. (Click again for details)Meteor showers aren’t always easy to see, but this one should be great! Go someplace without any city lights, like …
Everywhere
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Everywhere
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Waterfire Celebration
Waterfire is when they light bonfires in racks all along the Providence River downtown. It’s beautiful and well worth a visit, if you are already in the area. (Click again for details)Waterfire is when they light bonfires in racks all along the Providence River downtown. It’s beautiful and well wor…
Providence, RI
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Providence, RI
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Moby Dick – The Marathon
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Here’s a gem. People gather and listen to a nonstop reading of Herman Melville’s classic, Moby Dick. It takes 25 hours and there is a buffer and lecture beforehand. (Click again for details)Here’s a gem. People gather and listen to a nonstop reading of Herman Melville’s clas…
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA
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New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA
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Christmas Tree Bonfire…
Salem’s residents will burn their holiday trees in a huge bonfire. It will smell great and the pine sap tends to pop! 6:30pm. (Click again for details)Salem’s residents will burn their holiday trees in a huge bonfire. It will smell gr…
Dead Horse Beach at Salem Willows, Salem, MA
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Dead Horse Beach at Salem Willows, Salem, MA
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Full Moon Owl Prowl
I really want to see this!! It’s a night hike where you get to see owls in the wild. 7:30-9pm. (Click again for details)I really want to see this!! It’s a night hike where you get to see owls in the wild. 7:30-9pm.
Broadmoor, 280 Eliot St, Natick, MA
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Broadmoor, 280 Eliot St, Natick, MA
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Owl Moon
And here’s another where you get to explore the night looking for owls. This one’s more kids-oriented. 5:30-7pm. (Click again for details)And here’s another where you get to explore the night looking for owls. This one’s more kids-oriented. 5:30-7pm.
Appleton Farms, Hamilton, MA
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Appleton Farms, Hamilton, MA
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Full Moon Hike
This one’s more like it (less kids-oriented). What’s better than a guided night hike looking for wildlife? 7-8:30pm. (Click again for details)This one’s more like it (less kids-oriented). What’s better than a guided night hike lookin…
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, MA
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, MA
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Full Moon Hike
I’ve never gone on a full moon guided hike looking for nature at night, but I’d love to join one someday! 5-7pm. (Click again for details)I’ve never gone on a full moon guided hike looking for nature at night, but I’d love t…
Freetown State Forest, Slab Bridge Road, Assonet, MA
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Freetown State Forest, Slab Bridge Road, Assonet, MA
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MIT IAP (Independent Activities Period)
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While most colleges shut down for winter break, MIT holds an entire month of creative classes, lectures, and special events, many of which are open to the public. I’ll highlight some of my favs throughout the month, but check their calendar! (Click again for details)While most colleges shut down for winter break, MIT holds an entire month of creative classes, …
MIT, Cambridge, MA
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MIT, Cambridge, MA
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Also Fun
Providence Bright Nigh…
I’ve just attended the New Years Eve celebration in Providence, RI, called Bright Night. Providence is an arts center and the event made a fantastic time for families or as an alternative to boozing it up. Click for my review! (Click again for details)I’ve just attended the New Years Eve celebration in Providence, RI, called Bright Night. Providence is an arts …
Providence, RI
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Providence, RI
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Winter Trails Day
Winter Trails Day actually takes place all across New England, wherever there is snow. Find free snoeshowing and free cross-country skiing! Too bad snow isn’t forecast close to Boston. (Click again for details)Winter Trails Day actually takes place all across New England, wherever there is snow. Find free snoeshowing and free cross…
Everywhere
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Everywhere
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Fetes De Rois (Feast o…
This centuries old French tradition is basically a party for kids, and they’ll have a cake and lots of French culture. There’s limited space, so RSVP. 1:30-3:30pm. (Click again for details)This centuries old French tradition is basically a party for kids, and they’l…
The French Library and Cultural Center, Boston, MA
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The French Library and Cultural Center, Boston, MA
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Adaptive Skating-Game…
Mmmm… This event is for handicapped kids? Well, it says “Everyone is welcome” and they’ll have skating and sledding, and such. 11:30am-1:30pm. (Click again for details)Mmmm… This event is for handicapped kids? Well, it says “Everyone is welcome”…
Cronin Rink, 850 Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA
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Cronin Rink, 850 Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA
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Cape Codder “Not-So Po…
Did you skip all the recent “polar plunges” dipping into hot water for charity? Here’s a hot one. It’s technically free but they suggest a $25 donation to use their outdoor heated pool. (Click again for details)Did you skip all the recent “polar plunges” dipping into hot wate…
Cape Codder Resort & Spa, 1225 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA
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Cape Codder Resort & Spa, 1225 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA
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Performance
Copenhagen by Michael Frayn
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The atomic bomb was perhaps the greatest unknown of World War II, and here’s a play on that riveting topic. Who will build it first, the Axis or the Allies? (Click again for details)The atomic bomb was perhaps the greatest unknown of World War II, and here’s a…
The Factory Theatre, 791 Tremont St, Boston, MA
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The Factory Theatre, 791 Tremont St, Boston, MA
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A Revels Twelfth Night…
Are you sad that Christmas is over? It isn’t quite yet! Join the dancing and singing, make crafts, and they’ll have Mumming and sword dancing too. 3-5pm. (Click again for details)Are you sad that Christmas is over? It isn’t quite yet! Join the dancing and singing, ma…
Church, 80 Mt. Auburn St, Watertown, MA
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Church, 80 Mt. Auburn St, Watertown, MA
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Travel
Medieval Feast
Hey! Here’s another Twelfth Night festival, with medeival performances and food. (Click again for details)Hey! Here’s another Twelfth Night festival, with medeival performances and food.
Church, 2 Union St, Norwich, CT
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Church, 2 Union St, Norwich, CT
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Full Ice Moon Hike at …
A full moon. The night. Ice. And walking. Sounds awesome, if you don’t get eaten by werewolves. 4pm. Free! (Click again for details)A full moon. The night. Ice. And walking. Sounds awesome, if you don’t get eaten by werewolves. 4pm. Free!
Stonington, CT
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Stonington, CT
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Mystic Seaport to Host…
So. Mystic Seaport is free and they’ll have music of maritine music like Sea Shanties. 1- 5 p.m. (Click again for details)So. Mystic Seaport is free and they’ll have music of maritine music like Sea Sha…
Frohsinn Hall, 54 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT
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Frohsinn Hall, 54 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT
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Free First Saturday at…
It’s meant for kids, but I love the free admission and paper lantern making workshop concept. They’ve got an exhibition called Hello Manga all about Japanese comics, and another where skateboards become art! (Click again for details)It’s meant for kids, but I love the free admission and paper lantern mak…
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 265 Williams St, New London, CT
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Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 265 Williams St, New London, CT
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