Nov 14-22, 2011: Thanksgiving & Xmas Parades, Civil War Encampment, Evil Circus, Meteor Shower, Japanese Cultural Festival, Mark Twain & Abraham Lincoln
Nighttime holiday lights are here! The first few venues open for the season and a little bit of Christmas just can’t wait for Thanskgiving to break out. Events INSIDER has the largest list of holiday lights and Santa events in New England, and it’s all starting this week!
I hope you are having an awesome week. Now get out there and do something fun!
-Johnny
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| Vaudevillainy – A Diabolical Evening of Circus – tix giveaway | Boston Metro
Fri 11/18 |
 I reviewed this troupe last year and it was the best local circus show I’ve ever seen. YOU MUST SEE IT! This time the theme is mad scientists and evil villains, with juggling, aerials, acrobatics, and burlesque. Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com to win tickets! 7:30pm. OBERON, 2 Arrow St, Cambridge, MA. |
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| Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight – tix giveaway | Springfield
Sat 11/19 |
 Hal Holbrook is perhaps the most successful re-enactor of all time, practically inventing the occupation. He’s everyone’s most beloved Mark Twain, and because of his age (86) this may be your last chance to see him in New England. Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com to win tickets! HS, 500 Beech St, Holyoke, MA. |
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| Straight No Chaser – tix giveaway | Boston Metro
Fri 11/18 |
 One of the most popular a capella groups in the world — from Indiana University and best known for their holiday music — is coming to the Wang Theatre, and I have a pair of tickets to give away! Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com to win. Wang Theatre, Boston, MA. |
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| Phineas & Ferb – tix giveaway | Worcester
Thu 11/17 – Fri 11/18 |
 Phineas and Ferb is the cartoon show from the Disney Channel — ask your kids — and they’re coming to Worcester (and Lowell Nov 26) for a stage (not on ice) show. It’s musical and they’ll try to foil Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s evil plans. And I’ve got two pairs of tickets to give away! Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com. Hanover Theatre, Worcester, MA. |
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| Frog Pond Opening Day & Skate Performance | Boston Metro
Fri 11/18 |
 There’s an ice skating rink on Frog Pond in Boston Common that is refigerated and open in warm or cold weather from this week through March. For opening day, they bring professional ice skaters to perform, the Mayor will give a speech, and skating for the day is free! It’s a wonderful event — highly recommended! 6pm. Boston Common, Boston, MA.617 635-2120. |
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| America’s Hometown USA Thanksgiving Celebration | South Shore
Fri 11/18 – Sun 11/20 |
 Hold on, Christmas, can we celebrate Thanksgiving first? I’ve been to this fest that attracts 125,000. There’s a concert Friday night, a parade, festival, scavenger hunt, and Air Force flyover on Saturday, and a smaller harvest fest Sunday. They’ll also have an encampment of historical re-enactors, the Mayflower II ship, and a ton more. Water Street, Plymouth, MA.508-746-1818. |
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| Thanksgiving Harvest Fest and Civil War Encampment | Northwest Mass
Sat 11/19 – Sun 11/20 |
 Why can’t all harvest fests be like this? Blacksmithing demos, hay rides, and the World Wood Stacking Competition are just a start! There’s a civil war encampment (a re-enactment), pony rides, and even a Hay Bale Tossing Championship. Make your trip to Northwest Massachusetts a whole weekend trip and see Mass MoCA while you’re nearby! 10am-4pm. Red Apple Farm, Phillipston, MA. |
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| Dog Sled Fun Run (with Wheels, not Snow Sleds) | Boston Metro
Sat 11/19 |
 So you’ve always wanted to see dog sledding but don’t want to leave Boston or endure the snow? The Yankee Siberian Husky Club will give a presentation including real dog sledding (but with wheels). 1-3pm. Houghton’s Pond, 840 Hillside St, Milton, MA. |
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| Super Megafest | Metro West
Sat 11/19 – Sun 11/20 |
 Here’s another fan convention, and they claim to be the biggest. I think I believe it because they have a ton of genuine celebrities coming, like Patrick Stewart from Star Trek, and Sean Astin from Lord of the Rings! Sheraton Framingham, 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA. |
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| Leonids Meteor Shower | Metro West
Wed 11/16 – Fri 11/18 |
 When you go to watch a meteor shower, go someplace without city lights, like a big pond or open field in the suburbs. The best viewing is just after midnight on Nov 17 or 18, if it’s not cloudy. Everywhere, Everywhere. |
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