The worst job interview? Auditioning for a musical. I’ve got 4 tickets to give away for the 6/15 show of A Chorus Line. I loved the movie — the show is bound to be great! Fri 6/15–Sun 6/24 more

Silicon Hills, Silicon Valley, Silicon Alley… Boston is not a silicon anything. We have the Rt 128 beltway, and Massachusetts entrepreneurship raises more money per capita, and file more patents per capita, than any place in the world. We also have the most established community dedicated to starting companies. For example, the 128 Innovation Capital Group is a business networking group that has held regular meetings for 31 years. While many networking groups are unfocused, there is an actual process at 128, not chaos. Every person gets to stand and introduce themselves for a few seconds to the entire group. They publish a roster of attendees to make finding people easier. It’s a highly effective way to find business partners, get a job, raise money, or just learn about entrepreneurship. This week they host the Piranha Pond, where small companies get 5 minutes to convince real life investors to take a deeper look and possibly invest. While submissions are closed, you are welcome to attend, meet people, see how it’s done. I’ve personally attended and pitched to this group and they are highly recommended for their warmth and support. If you run a startup, or want to, you will find allies here. 7:30am-10:30am. Thu 6/14 more

This week I spoke with Becky Blackler, Director of Marketing, Corporate Focus, about the CFO RoundTable. She’s been the marketing chair for 3 years and gives credit to President Jack McCullough, who founded the CFO RoundTable 6 years ago and is the main drive. He also co-chairs the annual MIT CFO Summit, the largest financial executive conference in Boston. “”We’ve got a very open, friendly, and nurturing environment,”” she said. “”Our group is wholly dedicated to our member’s experience. They tell us the topics that are of interest to them, and in turn, we listen and build programs based on that feedback.”” The group is more than just networking and socializing. If you’re a CPA, you can get credits at their workshops and keep up your license (which accounts for the $250/year membership cost, but fees also cover food and space rentals). But most of their discussions aren’t tied to technical accounting. For example, they just ran the CFO Leadership Conference, an all-day workshop devoted to leadership development for financial executives. They also had their first women’s networking event, which they plan to make annual. “”We take a lot of pride because with our timing and environment, it’s become a diverse group,”” she continued. You don’t have to wear a tie, and women make up 50% of the group. People are drawn to the value of fantastic content. Of course you’ll find a lot of high-tech CFOs, in various stages of the business lifecycle, several non-profits, a few financial executives from the educational or manufacturing businesses, and contract CFOs: those who have multiple clients. No matter where you are in the CFO lifecycle, the things you need to know are the same: healthcare reform, taxes, advanced negotiation skills, building a world class team, working with your board and management. Through the CFO RoundTable you can get continuing professional education in a warm environment. This week, their event is “”How to Attract and Retain the Best Talent””, June 13 from 4:15-6pm. The event is open to financial executives. To register, visit http://cfortjune2012.eventbrite.com/. Wed 6/13 more

Are you an entrepreneur? Do you like business networking? Then I have the free app for you! This calendar for the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android is the largest calendar of startup and business events around Boston. I’m going to lose money on this until we see some adoption and can attract sponsors, so please tell your friends. Thanks! Sun 1/1–Mon 12/31 more

I have no idea what Flag Day is, but I like parades, and I love fireworks! The parade starts at Coddington Street in Quincy and goes down Hancock Street to Pageant Field. Parade 7pm then a fly-over and live music and fireworks at 9:15pm over Blacks Creek. Sat 6/16 more

There’s another Flag Day parade this week, and this one’s also got a road race and a children’s carnival. Events take place from 7am-4pm. Sun 6/17 more

Jesus Christ. What the hell is Flag Day? Why does the flag get its own day? I know it’s a potent symbol of freedom and democracy, but can we really not wait for Independence Day? Thu 6/14 more

Or go to the world class automobile museum in Brookline for another of their car fests on the lawn. 10am-2pm. Sun 6/17 more

BACON!!! Pay $15, taste 20 bacon dishes, vote for your favorite, and possibly have a heart attack. Kevin Bacon will not attend. 2pm. Sun 6/17 more

Hmm. This one sounds a little funeral-tastic instead of historical re-enactment-tastic. Will it be fun and educational, or simply sombre? 10-11:30am. Sun 6/17 more

In Cambridge, 150 musicians will play outdoors for your donations in 20 different locations in and around Harvard Square. It’s free, it’s outdoors. 2-10pm. Sat 6/16 more

Why am I featuring an architectural festival? Well, you’ll find walking tours, art, dance, and design installations, music, and a dance party… Yeah, it’s mostly walking tours. Fri 6/15–Wed 6/27 more

Oh! But part of the festival — well, actually, it goes unmentioned on the Boston Common website. I guess those guys are busy — is this event where you can make chalk diagrams on the sidewalk! 11am-3pm. Wed 6/13 more

If not now, when? I’ve never been to the Boston Harbor Islands – how sad. Get out there and explore the Boston Harbor Islands, because the ferries are free this day. 9am-5pm. Tue 6/19 more

I write about events weekly, but what about destinations? Where are the dinosaur footprints, the oddball museums, and a water park open indoors all year? Get my 2012 New England Guide! Just follow the link and help spread the word to friends about Events INSIDER to get it. (And then email me at johnny@eventsinsider.com. I’m not a mind reader.). Thu 3/1–Mon 12/31 more

Too lazy to drive to an amusement park? Fiesta Shows brings them to you! Wed 5/30–Sun 6/17 more

What is a river revel? Is it like a rave? Nah. It’s more like a road race and a “festival” they couldn’t be bothered to describe. That means it’ll be *awesome*. 9:30am-3pm. Sat 6/16 more

Speaking of rivers, you’ll find 4 stages of live music. Oh! And a circus. Last year they had a moonlight canoe tour. Surely there will be some canoe tours this year as well. Fri 6/15–Sun 6/17 more

Let’s hold a sun festival at night! Too bad it’s indoors, but you’ll find a buffet of desserts (free with admission), booze (which you buy), and Scandanavian style dancing that you can join in. Plus the fantastic Revels music. Too bad it’s indoors. 8pm. Sat 6/16 more

Oh! A scavenger hunt beside Boston Harbor. With live music, I think. Well, music. 6-8pm. Fri 6/15 more

This combination natural walk/performance event presents music and storytelling of the ancient connection between humans and trees. The event is appropriate for adults and children 12 and older. 6:30- 8:30pm both nights. Fri 6/15 more

Now this is what I’m talkin’ ’bout! Hunt wild ducks, catch some, and make ’em race! Oh wait, they’re rubber ducks. Well, they’ll have pony rides and facepainting, too. 1-3pm. Sat 6/16 more

The Civil War was so far away and so long ago that it’s easy to forget it happened — at least for us Yankees. But soldiers and others from the Civil War era were buried in Cambridge. Take a walking tour to learn about them. 1-2:30pm. Sat 6/16 more

Games, crafts, fishing. The park is there all year ’round, but this time the park staff help you make full use of it. 2-4pm. Sun 6/17 more

I vounteered for this once; it was fun. On the campuses (campi?) of Harvard, Boston University, and possibly (used to be) MIT. Fri 6/15–Sun 6/17 more

It’s spooooky! Boston has a history that includes murder and death. Well, murder mostly involves death. Murder and crime. Wait. Murder is also a crime. Um… A dark past involving murder and… A flood of Molasses. For reals. 6pm every Friday, Saturday, Sunday through Halloween. Sat 6/16 more

Another walking tour leads you through Beacon Hill’s hiding spots for escaped slaves and other nooks and crannies. Yo! You gots to Registah in advance, baby eyes. 6pm. Tue 6/19 more

Here’s an opportunity to see how the better half lives, and their gardens. 10am-4pm. Sat 6/16 more

Yikes. If you can spare $50, help some charities and eat a ton of food sample from local restaurants. I went to this one. It was decent, but kinda too fancy for me. Just hand out steak on a stick, people. 5:30-8:30pm. Tue 6/12 more

I didn’t take to Parker Posey in “Superman Returns”, but she’s got a new movie playing a woman who saves her chicken farm by joining a reality show. Hmm. Let’s hope that’s a compelling commentary on the state of society and TV. At $150 it’s pricey, but you get to hobnob with a minor celebrity and it’s all to raise money for the homeless. Also, you get invited to a rich couple’s house afterwards. That would be cool, because you could be all, like, Yea! I’m rich too! At least in your head. 6pm. Tue 6/19 more

This merchant fair comes with live music and kids activities like a moon bounce and pony rides. Oh, and free slush, popcorn, and cotton candy… So basically, the three food groups. 1-5pm. Sat 6/16 more

This annual strawberry fest has a historic flair, because it’s happening in an old-timey historic home of the son of the first governor of Massachusetts Colony. Re-enactors dressed in costume will give you a tour of the 1627 residence / museum. Must buy tickets in advance if you want to eat. 5:30-7pm. Tue 6/19 more

Will this “spider sense” scavenger hunt involve dozens of children chasing and being chased by giant spiders? Could be! You’ll meet live tarantulas and there’s a family lecutre about finding nature in your own backyard, too. The Harvard Museum of Natural History is a must-see destination. Here’s your excuse to check it out. 9am-5pm. Sat 6/16–Mon 9/3 more

The Franklin Park Zoo’s seasonal butterfly exhibit opens today. Also, if you’ve got a membership card of Red Sox Kid Nation (red… sounds kinda communist…) it’s free today. It’s an outdoor, tented area with garden beds, a waterfall, and a pond where you can enjoy the company of hundreds of live butterflies! Hint: this is open all summer, but if you haven’t been you REALLY need to check out this world-class zoo that’s so close you can bus there! Sat 6/16 more

Unfortunately the humans don’t get to swim, but if you have dogs they will LOVE YOU FOREVA for taking them to this. Oh wait, they already love you forever due to centries of breeding. Oh, man. Look what wimps you wolves turned into. 11am-6pm. Sat 6/16–Sun 6/17 more

Here’s another type of local festival — one involving kids doing hip hop. My strong intuition is that there’s a ton of community pride and support — as with many local festivals — and that it’s worth seeing, even if you’re not from the ‘hood. Sat 6/16 more

Based on his New York Times best-selling memoir, Rapp, backed by a five-piece rock band, presents his turbulent journey through two life-changing events. Tue 6/19–Sun 6/24 more