May 15-22, 2012: Zombie March, Earthfest, Soap Box Derby, 2 Scavenger Hunts, 4 Open Studios, Gerbil Show, Parades & Fireworks!

05/15/12 by
This Week in ReviewJohnny Monsarrat

Please see the bottom entry and send me email support for my diet! I’m hoping that by making my weight public that I’ll get some friendly peer pressure to lose… oh… 150 lbs.. Yikes. (And thank you!)

Don’t just sit around or get drunk! Do something active and creative that will make a memory for a lifetime and bring you closer to people and not leave you in some stranger’s bed the next morning, wondering who they are. 🙂

I hope you are having an awesome week. Now get out there and do something fun!

-Johnny

The Week in Weird

WBOS Earthfest at Boston Events INSIDER

WBOS Earthfest

Although this is is not exactly obscure — it is well advertised everywhere — this belated Earth Day festival is always fun. WBOS sponsors this free concert outdoors on the Esplanade (one stage for mainstream rock bands, one stage for kids music) with lots of exhibitors and cool stuff to do. This year’s lineup features Eve 6, Switchfoot, The Spin Doctors, and Third Eye Blind. 12-6pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Although this is is not exactly obscure — it is well advertised everywhere — this be…
Hatch Shell, Esplanade Boston, MA

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Zombie March VIII at Boston Events INSIDER

Zombie March VIII

RAWR! Dress as a zombie and pretend to march on Boston, entertaining passersby. It’s even more fun than you think! 3:30-7:30pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)RAWR! Dress as a zombie and pretend to march on Boston, entertaining passersby. It’…
South Station 700 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA

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Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival

Bring a kite or buy one at the festival! Take a guided bicycle tour of the park! Kiters are great people — learn to fly a stunt kite with two strings. 11am-4pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Bring a kite or buy one at the festival! Take a guided bicycle…
Franklin Park Boston, MA

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Wellesley's Wonderful Weekend at Boston Events INSIDER

Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend

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Fireworks and a parade on Sunday, with events all weekend including a a military encampment of re-enactors, tours, a scavenger hunt, building troll/fairy houses, and kids rides. (Click ‘more’ for details)Fireworks and a parade on Sunday, with events all weekend including …
Washington Street Wellesley, MA

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Templeton - Civil War Reenactment at Boston Events INSIDER

Templeton – Civil War Reenactment

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This year is the Civil War’s 150th anniversary and while I found no details, this event will most likely be worth seeing. Historical re-enactors have a lot of infectious passion and it’s a great way to learn youse some history. (Click ‘more’ for details)This year is the Civil War’s 150th anniversary and while I found…
Henshaw Farm 84 Henshaw Road Templeton, MA

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All American Rhode Island Soap Box Derby at Boston Events INSIDER

All American Rhode Island Soap Box Derby

It’s an actual soap box derby!! I’ve seen one and it’s so much fun. Too bad the website is oriented towards participants. Hopefully you’ll figure out how to attend. (Click ‘more’ for details)It’s an actual soap box derby!! I’ve seen one and it’s so m…
Memorial Blvd Newport, RI

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General Aviation Fun Day at Boston Events INSIDER

General Aviation Fun Day

Even better than cars, it’s helicopters, airplanes, and trains! Free. Try an airplane simulator. OoOooOO! 10am-4pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Even better than cars, it’s helicopters, airplanes, and trains! Free. T…
New Bedford Regional Airport New Bedford, MA

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Haitian Parade at Boston Events INSIDER

Haitian Parade

This Haitian parade features more than 100 organizations. It starts from Mattapan Square. 1pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)This Haitian parade features more than 100 organizations. It starts from Mattapan Sq…
Mattapan Square 1614 Blue Hill Ave Mattapan, MA

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Cadillac Day at Larz Anderson Museum at Boston Events INSIDER

Cadillac Day at Larz Anderson Museum

Did you know that we have a world class auto museum in Boston? The Larz Anderson Museum of Transporation has numerous summer lawn festivals for car enthusiasts. This week it’s Cadillacs! 10am-3pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Did you know that we have a world class auto museum in Boston…
15 Newton Street Brookline, MA

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Misteriosos Photo Scavenger Hunt at Boston Events INSIDER

Misteriosos Photo Scavenger Hunt

Don’t steal stop signs! In this scavenger hunt, you’ll take photos to prove that you’ve arrived at the locations that clues lead you to. All the Misteriosos events are creative and awesome. 11am. (Click ‘more’ for details)Don’t steal stop signs! In this scavenger hunt, you’ll take photos t…
Boston Common Boston, MA

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New Hampshire Renaissance Faire at Boston Events INSIDER

New Hampshire Renaissance Faire

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Just one hour’s drive from Boston! Live music, comedy shows, magic, swordfighting, a maypole dance, a Wench & Lad Auction, live chess, and more. (Click ‘more’ for details)Just one hour’s drive from Boston! Live music, comedy shows, magic,…
Thorne Road Kingston, NH

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Somerville PorchFest at Boston Events INSIDER

Somerville PorchFest

Did you miss the open studios? Somerville musicians will give free performances all day on their front porches. Check the website for a map of locations. What a great idea! 12-6pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Did you miss the open studios? Somerville musicians will give free performan…
A Somervillian porch near you Somerville, MA

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Newton Open Studios at Boston Events INSIDER

Newton Open Studios

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Newton is a great place to walk around because there are so many mansions! And you get to meet local artists, not just their vendors, see their work and possibly buy something. And an opening reception Tuesday May 15. (Click ‘more’ for details)Newton is a great place to walk around because there are so many mansions! And yo…
Various locations Newton, MA

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Lexington Open Studios at Boston Events INSIDER

Lexington Open Studios

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Not reading the arts calendar very closely is a competing event in Lexington. 11am-5pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Not reading the arts calendar very closely is a competing event in Lexingto…
Get a map online Lexington, MA

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East Boston Open Studios at Boston Events INSIDER

East Boston Open Studios

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And East Boston artists will open their studios to the public, too. There will be over 50 artists participating in various locations. I dunno guys, I can see the mansion of Newton or I can visit East Boston… 12-6pm each day. (Click ‘more’ for details)And East Boston artists will open their studios to the public, too. There wi…
Various locations Boston, MA

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Cambridge Open Studios - North/West at Boston Events INSIDER

Cambridge Open Studios – North/West

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Or take this excuse to stroll Cambridge, as local artists open their homes and studios to the public. It’s a nice walk and great to meet real artists, not just their vendors. (Cambridge is big enough that they decided to split their open studios into two sections.) 12-6pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Or take this excuse to stroll Cambridge, as local artists open…
All over Cambridge, MA

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Fresh Pond Day at Boston Events INSIDER

Fresh Pond Day

Guys! Guys! OK, we GET it — Cambridge is AWESOME. Now will you please stop holding concurrent festivals? This celebration in West Cambridge features nature walks, bike rides, live music, interactive art display, workshops, and more. 10am-2pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Guys! Guys! OK, we GET it — Cambridge is AWESOME. Now will you please stop holding…
250 Fresh Pond Parkway Cambridge, MA

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“Kettle of Fish” Ale – Salem

Check out this “Ale”, which means festival in old-timey speak, featuring yet more Morris dancing. This is when Morris the Cat dances, I’m pretty sure. (Click ‘more’ for details)Check out this “Ale”, which means festival in old-timey speak, featuring …
Derby Wharf Salem, MA

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“Kettle of Fish” Ale – Boston

Folk dancing may also be an excuse to draw you to tour Salem for the day! (Click ‘more’ for details)Folk dancing may also be an excuse to draw you to tour Salem for the da…
Kennedy Greenway Boston, MA

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Shoebox Tour America 2012 at Boston Events INSIDER

Shoebox Tour America 2012

Two of the world’s best jugglers will be performing at MIT! 7pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Two of the world’s best jugglers will be performing at MIT! 7pm.
MIT Wong Auditorium – Bldg E51 70 Memorial Drive Cambridge, MA

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American Gerbil Society Show at Boston Events INSIDER

American Gerbil Society Show

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I really want to go see this one!! Pet gerbils compete in races and mayhem ensues. It looks tiny but full of heart, like the gerbils themselves. (But I hear that rats are better cooks.). (Click ‘more’ for details)I really want to go see this one!! Pet gerbils compete in races and mayh…
Holiday Inn 9 Northeastern Blvd Nashua, NH

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Nauticon at Boston Events INSIDER

Nauticon

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Less nerdy but WAY more adult is this convention in the heart of Cape Cod’s gay community. It comes with a pirate-themed harbor cruise. Hmm. I guess it is pretty nerdy. And naughty! (Click ‘more’ for details)Less nerdy but WAY more adult is this convention in the heart of Cape Cod’s gay commun…
Provincetown Inn 1 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA

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Pirate Festival

This pirate event is aimed at kids. Go to Nauticon for your Cape Cod adult pirating this weekend. Treasure hunt, live music, “walk the plank”. 11am-3pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)This pirate event is aimed at kids. Go to Nauticon for your Cape Cod adult pira…
Aptucxet Trading Post Museum 6 Aptucxet Road Buzzards Bay, MA

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Carousel Grand Opening

To celebrate their carousel opening for the season, the Greenway is having a celebration featuring a few free rides and some limited free cotton candy. 6-8pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)To celebrate their carousel opening for the season, the Greenway is having a c…
Rose Kennedy Greenway, State Street at Atlantic Ave Boston, MA

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NERO Roleplaying Weekend

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Here’s your local Live Roleplaying Club doing an all-weekend event at a camp. Get lost in the immersive adventure out in the woods! (Click ‘more’ for details)Here’s your local Live Roleplaying Club doing an all-weekend event at …
Clara Barton Camp North Oxford, MA

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BattleCry at WPI at Boston Events INSIDER

BattleCry at WPI

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Come applaud your future robot overlords as they battle. It’s free! (Click ‘more’ for details)Come applaud your future robot overlords as they battle. It’s free!
WPI Worcester, MA

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Get Johnny's 2012 New England Guide at Boston Events INSIDER

Get Johnny’s 2012 New England Guide

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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.). (Click ‘more’ for details)I write about events weekly, but what about destinations? Where are…
All Over

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Also Fun

Franklin Park Zoo Centennial Celebration at Boston Events INSIDER

Franklin Park Zoo Centennial Celebration

Any day is a great day at the Franklin Park Zoo! This “celebration” seems to be just another normal day at the zoo, plus some animal presenations for kids and corporate branding stunts. 10am-5pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Any day is a great day at the Franklin Park Zoo! This “celeb…
Franklin Park Zoo Boston, MA

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Boys & Girls Club Carnival at Boston Events INSIDER

Boys & Girls Club Carnival

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Fiesta shows is just a traveling carnival, but if you live nearby, it’s convenient fun! (Click ‘more’ for details)Fiesta shows is just a traveling carnival, but if you live nearby, it’…
Showcase Cinemas 25 Middlesex Canal Park Drive Woburn, MA

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Winchester En Ka Fair at Boston Events INSIDER

Winchester En Ka Fair

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This one is more home-grown, which probably makes it more creative and cool. We love a fair with personality! (Click ‘more’ for details)This one is more home-grown, which probably makes it more creative and cool…
The fairgrounds at the corner of Mt. Vernon Street and Skillings Road Winchester, MA

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Kiwanis Club Apple Blossom Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

Kiwanis Club Apple Blossom Festival

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Carnival season continues with this Apple Blossom Festival in Western MA. (Click ‘more’ for details)Carnival season continues with this Apple Blossom Festival in W…
Abbot School Westford, MA

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Carriagetown Carnival at Boston Events INSIDER

Carriagetown Carnival

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And here’s a traveling carnival coming to Amesbury. (Click ‘more’ for details)And here’s a traveling carnival coming to Amesbury.
Sparhawk High School, Main St. Amesbury, MA

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Hoppin' Mad Mud Run at Boston Events INSIDER

Hoppin’ Mad Mud Run

Also in Amesbury, this is not just a 10 kilometer road race. It’s also an obstacle course, with tires, walls, hay bales, and a giant mud pit! And there’s a tiny version for kids, too. 10am. (Click ‘more’ for details)Also in Amesbury, this is not just a 10 kilometer road race. It’s also an obsta…
Woodsom Farms Amesbury, MA

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Beacon Hill Hidden Gardens Tour at Boston Events INSIDER

Beacon Hill Hidden Gardens Tour

Once a year on the third Thursday in May, a dozen or so Beacon Hill Garden Club members open their gardens to the public. I guess that’s good, harnessing neighborhood rivalry to benefit the public? Self-guided tours from 9am-5pm, rain or shine. (Click ‘more’ for details)Once a year on the third Thursday in May, a dozen or so Beacon Hill G…
Beacon Hill Garden Club, Charles & Mt. Vernon Streets Boston, MA

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Bonsai Exhibit at Tower Hill Botanical Garden at Boston Events INSIDER

Bonsai Exhibit at Tower Hill Botanical Garden…

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Perhaps you’d like to visit a professional garden. Tower Hill Botanical Garden is displaying bonsais, the twisted little trees from Japan. 10am-5pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Perhaps you’d like to visit a professional garden….
11 French Drive Boylston, MA

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RI Cherry Blossom Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

RI Cherry Blossom Festival

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Also Japanese, cherry trees! There’s a road race, a bike ride, a day in the park. No biggie. (Click ‘more’ for details)Also Japanese, cherry trees! There’s a road race, a bike ride, a day in…
Pawtucket, RI

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Bluegrass On The Bogs at Boston Events INSIDER

Bluegrass On The Bogs

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This non-traditional, acoustic festival, boasts some of the most talented musicians in the region. In addition to music, there will be workshops, children’s activities, food, artisan vendors, and other cool stuff. (Click ‘more’ for details)This non-traditional, acoustic festival, boasts some of the most talented…
Jellystone Cape Cod at Maple Park 290 Glen Charlie Rd. East Wareham, MA

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Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle at Boston Events INSIDER

Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle

It’s not just for herring! Here’s a 5K run/walk race, three paddling races (3, 9, and 12 miles), a bicycle tour, educational booths, children’s activities, and more. 8am-2pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)It’s not just for herring! Here’s a 5K run/walk race, three p…
Blessing of the Bay Boathouse 32 Shore Drive Somerville, MA

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Mayor Menino's Bike Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

Mayor Menino’s Bike Festival

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All through Massachusetts, lots of bike rides and guided tours, races, a pancake breakfast, kids events, a film fest, a bicycle parade, with a 5/18 festival. (Click ‘more’ for details)All through Massachusetts, lots of bike rides and guided tours, races…
City Hall Plaza Massachusetts

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Bicycle Parade at Boston Events INSIDER

Bicycle Parade

This “parade” is basically a closed road. Hmm. Thanks for closing the friggin’ road, guys! 12:30pm but check in beforehand if you want to participate. Then from 1-2pm, Amory Park celebration with refreshments. (Click ‘more’ for details)This “parade” is basically a closed road. Hmm. Thanks for closing the friggin’ road…
Amory Park, on Amory Street between Beacon Street and Freeman Street. Brookline, MA

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CYCLE Kids Breakaway Charity Ride at Boston Events INSIDER

CYCLE Kids Breakaway Charity Ride

It’s not just a bike ride for kids (a short one and a long one), it’s also an entire outdoor festival at my favorite museum, the DeCordova Sculpture Museum, with live music and lawn games. (Click ‘more’ for details)It’s not just a bike ride for kids (a short one and a long one), i…
DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum 51 Sandy Pond Road Lincoln, MA

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Mercury, Venus, and the Dance of the Planets at Boston Events INSIDER

Mercury, Venus, and the Dance of the Planets

Harvard has an observatory, and it’s right in the city where the stars are washed out by city lights. But they have great lectures! This one is about Venus, which will go right in front of the sun. 7:30pm. Free parking. (Click ‘more’ for details)Harvard has an observatory, and it’s right in the cit…
Center for Astrophysics 60 Garden Street Cambridge, MA

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Are You a Sleep Slacker? at Boston Events INSIDER

Are You a Sleep Slacker?

The Museum of Science is doing a whole series of lectures on health. This one’s about sleep. 7pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)The Museum of Science is doing a whole series of lectures on health. This on…
Museum of Science, Boston Boston, MA

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Art Museum Day at the Sackler - Free at Boston Events INSIDER

Art Museum Day at the Sackler – Free

Hmm. Well, it’s a free day. But that’s it, no celebration activities. (Click ‘more’ for details)Hmm. Well, it’s a free day. But that’s it, no celebration act…
Cambridge, MA

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Open House at Essex Shipbuilding Museum at Boston Events INSIDER

Open House at Essex Shipbuilding Museum

And here’s another open house that features shipbuilding and goes along with a rowing race! (Click ‘more’ for details)And here’s another open house that features shipbuilding and g…
Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Shipyard 66 Main Street Essex, MA

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Phantom Gourmet Hot Dog Safari at Boston Events INSIDER

Phantom Gourmet Hot Dog Safari

Restaurants wanting to promote themselves assemble and overfeed you if you pay the overprice, but hey, it’s for charity. 12-4pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Restaurants wanting to promote themselves assemble and overfeed you if…
Suffolk Downs Boston, MA

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Avon Walk for Breast Cancer at Boston Events INSIDER

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

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Mother’s Day may be over, but contributing to the Walk for Breast Cancer is a gift that keeps on giving! Enjoy a fine walk and contribute to life-saving research. (Click ‘more’ for details)Mother’s Day may be over, but contributing to the Walk for Breast Cancer …
UMass Boston Campus Boston, MA

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Revels: Pub Sing at Doyle's Cafe at Boston Events INSIDER

Revels: Pub Sing at Doyle’s Cafe

This is a heads up on a local participatory sing. They will sell out, so get tickets now. (Click ‘more’ for details)This is a heads up on a local participatory sing. They will s…
Doyle’s Cafe 3484 Washington St Jamaica Plain, MA

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Boston Film Race at Boston Events INSIDER

Boston Film Race

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Amateur directors are challenged to write, shoot, and edit a film all in one day. Then the films are screened at the Brattle. Sounds like a fun challenge, but will it be good to watch? (Click ‘more’ for details)Amateur directors are challenged to write, shoot, and edit a film all in one day….
Brattle Theatre 40 Brattle St. Cambridge, MA

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The Boston 48 Hour Film Project at Boston Events INSIDER

The Boston 48 Hour Film Project

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Here’s a weirdly similar event! It’s a film festival but it’s also a creative competition and race! They give filmmakers 48 hours to create a film from start to finish. Perhaps one of the participants could be you! (Click ‘more’ for details)Here’s a weirdly similar event! It’s a film festival but it’s also…
Coolidge Corner Theatre 290 Harvard Street Brookline, MA

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Ciclismo Classico Bike Travel Film Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

Ciclismo Classico Bike Travel Film Festival

This film festival begins with a social hour. Come meet other bike enthusiasts. 6-10pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)This film festival begins with a social hour. Come mee…
Regent Theatre 7 Medford St Arlington, MA

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Stow Children's Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

Stow Children’s Festival

Yes, Jimmy, that’s the car that Mommy was hauled away in! Check out police cruisers and possibly a fire truck at this small kids festival in Stow that’s free, with free balloons and cotton candy. (Click ‘more’ for details)Yes, Jimmy, that’s the car that Mommy was hauled away in! Check out police cru…
Stow Community Park Stow, MA

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Children and the Arts Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

Children and the Arts Festival

Although this is for kids — of, by, for!! — sidewalk chalk art and a giant puppet parade can’t be all bad for adults. 9:30am-4pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Although this is for kids — of, by, for!! — sidewalk chalk art…
Peterborough, NH

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CupcakeCamp at Boston Events INSIDER

CupcakeCamp

So.. basically you show up and eat cupcakes. I guess that’s good. Some will be arty. How many cupcakes do I get for my $5? Why do some shops charge $5 or more for one cupcake? 6-9pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)So.. basically you show up and eat cupcakes. I guess that’s good. Some will be arty. …
Arts at the Armory 191 Highland Ave Somerville, MA

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Massachusetts Farmers Markets Open at Boston Events INSIDER

Massachusetts Farmers Markets Open

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Okay, people. Let’s drop the cotton candy and cupcakes and eat healthy. With spring come 30 farmers markets in Massachusetts. Click for the list! (Click ‘more’ for details)Okay, people. Let’s drop the cotton candy and cupcakes and eat …
Massachusetts

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“Welcome” Mural Project

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I’ve always wanted to help paint a giant mural. Haven’t you? 11am-4pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)I’ve always wanted to help paint a giant mural. Haven’t you? 11am-4pm.
North Common Amphitheater Lowell, MA

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Artist's Plein Air Day at Boston Events INSIDER

Artist’s Plein Air Day

Also for painters, try your hand at “plein air” (outdoor) painting. Free snacks and beverages are available, and there will be tours of the house and its American folk art exhibits. 9am-5pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Also for painters, try your hand at “plein air” (outdoor) painting. Free snacks…
Cogswell’s Grant 60 Spring Street Essex, MA

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Motif #1 Days at Boston Events INSIDER

Motif #1 Days

This festival is so small town-y that it’s named after a little red fishing shack. They’ll have a scavenger hunt, live music, sidewalk art, poetry, film, and interactive easels where you can try your hand at painting. 9am-5:30pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)This festival is so small town-y that it’s named after a little red fishing shack. Th…
Downtown Rockport Rockport, MA

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Boston Theater Critics Elliot Norton Awards at Boston Events INSIDER

Boston Theater Critics Elliot Norton Awards

Tommy Tune will perform at this awards ceremony, and no, it’s not the famous actor Edward Norton but the theatre critic Elliot Norton. So that’s slightly disappointing. 7pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Tommy Tune will perform at this awards ceremony, and no, …
Paramount Mainstage 559 Washington St Boston, MA

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Nantucket Wine Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

Nantucket Wine Festival

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If you’re on Nantucket, and the most creative thing you can think to do is chug wine, you’ve got problems. For heavens’ sake, go to the beach or learn to play tennis, neither of which is best done sloshed. GET A LIFE. (Click ‘more’ for details)If you’re on Nantucket, and the most creative thing you can think to do…
Various Nantucket Island

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Performance

Xanadu - our review at Boston Events INSIDER

Xanadu – our review

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This sounds hilarious! A magical Greek muse descends to Earth to help a struggling artist achieve his dream of opening a roller disco. Click for our review! (Click ‘more’ for details)This sounds hilarious! A magical Greek muse descends to Earth to help a strugglin…
BCA 539 Tremont Street Boston, MA

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Woody Sez - our review at Boston Events INSIDER

Woody Sez – our review

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This concert event, with some stories, is all about Woody Guthrie. Click for our review! Meet the cast after each Thursday show. (Click ‘more’ for details)This concert event, with some stories, is all about Woody Guthrie. Click fo…
Loeb Drama Center 64 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA

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Live Outdoor

Live Outdoor “Life & Music of Woody Guthr…

Wow! Here’s live music preceded by a live outdoor “simulcast” of a concert event, all about Woody Guthrie. 7:30pm. Free but reserve tickets immediately! (Click ‘more’ for details)Wow! Here’s live music preceded by a live outdoor…
Harvard University Cambridge, MA

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Black Box Comedy at The Davis Square Theatre

They say “Funny… Promise!” about this show. :). (Click ‘more’ for details)They say “Funny… Promise!” about this show. :).
Davis Square Theatre 255 Elm Street Somerville, MA

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Boston Handbell Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

Boston Handbell Festival

I doubt that it’s really a festival — it seems like a performance, but I love handbells. 8pm. It’s free, but expect to be asked for a donation. (Click ‘more’ for details)I doubt that it’s really a festival — it seems like a performance, but I lo…
Old South Church Boston, MA

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Brookline Puppet Slam at Boston Events INSIDER

Brookline Puppet Slam

In the category of “Events that You’d Probably Avoid But Are Actually Really Fun” is this performance for adults- not kids!- involving puppets. Um, and slamming. 8pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)In the category of “Events that You’d Probably Avoid But Are Actually Really…
Puppet Showplace Theatre 32 Station Street Brookline, MA

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Boston Theater Marathon at Boston Events INSIDER

Boston Theater Marathon

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Here’s a ten-hour marathon of fifty ten-minute plays. I’m sure it’s excellent, but if you don’t like one, you’ll get another in just 10 minutes! (Click ‘more’ for details)Here’s a ten-hour marathon of fifty ten-minute plays. I’m sure it’s excellent…
Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts 527 Tremont St Boston, MA

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Banjo Extravaganza & Banjo Camp at Boston Events INSIDER

Banjo Extravaganza & Banjo Camp

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Gee, this looks interesting! Everybody loves banjos. See the other link for info about the entire weekend Banjo Camp, which is in Groton, MA and seems to be more for performers than for ordinary music lovers. (Click ‘more’ for details)Gee, this looks interesting! Everybody loves banjos. See the o…
33 Marrett Road Lexington, MA

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Travel

Connecticut Renaissance Faire - Spring at Boston Events INSIDER

Connecticut Renaissance Faire – Spring

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Only two hours’ drive from Boston, I’ve been and it’s the best renaissance faire in New England. Highly recommended! (Click ‘more’ for details)Only two hours’ drive from Boston, I’ve been and it’s the be…
Guilford Fairgrounds – Lovers Lane Guilford, CT

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May WildFire at Boston Events INSIDER

May WildFire

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Wildfire is for people who want to learn to spin fire. They always sell out, but you can check their future dates I guess. You don’t get to just show up — I asked — this is for those who will participate. (Click ‘more’ for details)Wildfire is for people who want to learn to spin fire. They always sell out, but you ca…
J.N. Webster Scout Reservation 231 Ashford Center Road Ashford, CT

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Antique Engine & Tractor Show at Boston Events INSIDER

Antique Engine & Tractor Show

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Mm. Touch some old-timey big engine vehicles, thanks to the Scantic Valley Antique Engine & Tractor Club! (Click ‘more’ for details)Mm. Touch some old-timey big engine vehicles, thanks to the Scantic…
Four Town Fairgrounds Somers, CT

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First Company Governor’s Foot Guard Armory

These are not re-enactors. The First Company Governor’s Foot Guard is the oldest continuously serving military unit in the United States. Free! 7-9pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)These are not re-enactors. The First Company Governor’s …
Hartford, CT

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Bug Light Kite Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

Bug Light Kite Festival

Kite events are great places to meet friendly people and try your hand at a stunt kite with two strings! (Click ‘more’ for details)Kite events are great places to meet friendly people and try your han…
Bug Light Park 1 Madison Street. South Portland, ME

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Maine Comic Arts Festival at Boston Events INSIDER

Maine Comic Arts Festival

They have comics in Maine? They have comics in Maine! (Click ‘more’ for details)They have comics in Maine? They have comics in Maine!
Portland, ME

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Moose Mainea at Boston Events INSIDER

Moose Mainea

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They also have Moose in Maine. This is less of a “festival” and more a month-long series of moosy events. Works for me! (Click ‘more’ for details)They also have Moose in Maine. This is less of a “festival” and more a month-long se…
Greenville, ME

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The Battle of Shelburne Crossroads at Boston Events INSIDER

The Battle of Shelburne Crossroads

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Wait a second. Canadian re-enactors are joining this Civil War encampment? Did we have Canadians getting involved in the American Civil War? Well, it’s a great way to learn some history from enthusiasts who dress in old timey costumes and camp out for the weekend. (Click ‘more’ for details)Wait a second. Canadian re-enactors are joining this Civil War …
Harbor Road at Bay Road Shelburne, VT

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Good Shepherd Jericho Medieval Country Fair at Boston Events INSIDER

Good Shepherd Jericho Medieval Country Fair

The good news — we all love medieval festivals. The bad news? This seems kinda religious. Takes place at a church. I’m not sure we want to celebrate what went on in religion in the medieval ages, do we? Like burnings and buying your family out of purgatory through church donations? 10am-4pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)The good news — we all love medieval festivals. The bad…
Church 273 Vermont Route 15 Jericho, VT

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Fight For Air: Climb at Boston Events INSIDER

Fight For Air: Climb

While you’re in Vermont, how about joining a race that’s vertical! You go up and down and up and down a town monument. It’s all for charity. (Click ‘more’ for details)While you’re in Vermont, how about joining a race that’s vertical! You go up…
Bennington Monument Bennington, VT

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Lake Champlain Bridge Opening Celebration at Boston Events INSIDER

Lake Champlain Bridge Opening Celebration

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Hmm, a boat flotilla, a parade… Sounds nice, even if it does involve New Yorkers. Go Red Sox! (Click ‘more’ for details)Hmm, a boat flotilla, a parade… Sounds nice, even if i…
Chimney Point State Historic Site 7305 Vt Route 125 Vergennes, VT

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Let me build you a website! at Boston Events INSIDER

Let me build you a website!

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Need a website? I just built the official website for Liv Tyler’s new film. Hire me to build yours on the cheap! Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com. (Click ‘more’ for details)Need a website? I just built the official website for Liv Tyler’s new fil…
Boston, MA

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Please support Johnny's Big Diet at Boston Events INSIDER

Please support Johnny’s Big Diet

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I’m employing peer pressure to help me with a new diet. I figure if I post my weight to the blog every week I’ll be too embarassed to cheat. I was 354.6 last week and now I’m 339.6. Broken scale? Possibly. The first week of dieting is always big, but it’s just water weight. My goal? 210. Please email support to johnny@eventsinsider.com. (Click ‘more’ for details)I’m employing peer pressure to help me with a new diet. I figure if …
Boston, MA

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