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Get Out is a weekly column filled with ideas for weekend activities. Look for it every Thursday on Brookline Patch.4th Annual Touch a Truck When/where: Arsenal Mall, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.Why: A chance to check out some of the big vehicles that help keep life moving. Among those which will be there: a Watertown Police Department Cruiser, Massachusetts State Police Cruiser, Pizzeria Regina Delivery Truck, WEEI Vehicle, American Red Cross Ambulance, Dump Truck, Front End Loader, BOND Bros truck, and more. See them all, or hang out with Blinkee the Clown.How much: $5 Brookline GreenSpace Alliance Tree Identification in Aspinwall Hill/Griggs Road When/where: Meet at 512 Washington St, noon on Saturday…
[Update: The JFK National Historic Site in Brookline, and a number of other local museums, are participating in the Smithsonian Institute's Museum Day Live, meaning free entry at those locations. Sept. 28, 4:15 p.m.] "Ritmos de Salud" Benefit Concert When/where: 7 p.m. Saturday, at New England Conservatory of Music, at 30 Gainsborough St in BostonWhy: Help support Joslin Diabetes Center’s Latino Diabetes Initiative (LDI) while enjoying some healthy beats by Alexander El Cantante and Grammy-nominated Gonzalo Grau. The event will also honor Chef LaLa and local culinarian Chef Jose Duarte, who …
Brookline Park(ing) Day When/Where: Starting at 8 a.m. Friday, on Harvard Street. between Green and Babcock Streets.Why: Several metered parking spaces in Coolidge Corner will temporarily transform into small parks. Activities and refreshments, as well as sitting in a small space of Green on an otherwise busy street, will make Park(ing) day memorable--although it will mean a little less open parking in the area. How much: Free The Three Little Pigs by WonderSpark Puppet When/Where: Puppet Showplace Theatre, 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Why: Three Little Pigs build three little houses…
The following is just a sampling of the events going on this weekend. See the Event Calendar for a full listing: Family Day at the Waterworks Museum When/where: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Metropolitan Waterworks MuseumWhy: Learn about where your water comes from, then check out the Great Engines hall, and see where the water used to come from. Take a tour, go on a scavenger hunt, show off in Waterworks Jeopardy, or get hands-on with some projects at the site. Bring the whole family, and get a new appreciation for your glass of water. How much: Free American Girl Model Search When/where…
The following is just a sampling of the events going on this weekend. See the Event Calendar for a full listing: 'Make Way For The Reservoir – The Societal Impact Of Building The Water System' When/where: Metropolitan Waterworks Museum, noon on SaturdayWhy: Building the reservoir and the whole water system improved lives, and it impacted many of them. This free talk at the Waterworks Museum looks at the ways it affected the lives of those near the reservoir. How much: Free Benefit Concert for Cambridge Fire Victims When/where: 1 p.m. Saturday, Brookline Music SchoolWhy: A fire in Cambridge …
As we suggested yesterday, there are more than a few fun Labor Day weekend getaways--like a greek festival, a laser show, and a regatta, all happening around Boston, Rhode Island and the Seacost New Hampshire area. However, if you're looking to stay a little closer to town, there is still plenty to do. Free Fun Fridays at the JFK Library & Museum and Plimoth Plantation When/where: 220 William T Morrissey Blvd in Boston or 137 Warren Ave in Plymouth, All day!Why: Head to the Mayflower landing spot and see how the original colonists of Massachusetts lived, or learn a bit more about the life …
Restaurant Week When/where: Various restaurants around town, Friday and Sunday.Why: Get into some of the spots you've thought about going to, but haven't necessarily wanted to pay for. The menus are prix fixe, so you can decide what you want before you go. Some restaurants even offer wine pairings at an additional cost. Reservations can either be made through Open Table or by calling the individual restaurants.How much: $33.12 for dinner, $20.12 for lunch. Free Fun Fridays at the Boston Harbor Island Alliance and the USS Constitution Museum When/where: All day Friday, at 66 Long Wharf in …
Annual Against the Tide Toward Breast Cancer Prevention When/Where: Starts at 7 a.m. Saturday from 3488 Main St in Brewster. Why: The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition is raising money to remove toxic chemicals from the environment, and they are doing it with a series of activities--swims, runs, kayaking, and more. Come down to cheer them on. How much: Each swimmer raised at least $175.00 Brew at the Zoo When/Where: 5 p.m. at Franklin Park Zoo, Saturday Why: Check out the Zoo, and for the larger animals (i.e., adults 21+) a chance to sample some local beers. Hang out with the lowland …
We will have more on the Perseid Meteor shower tomorrow morning. In the meantime, plan some day trips from our a sampling of events this weekend. Check the Patch Events Calendar for more. Have something going on this weekend--or in the future? Put it on our calendar! Free Fun Fridays at The Sports Museum When/Where: Boston, at 100 Legends Way, opens at 10 a.m. Friday.Why: Have all of your burning questions about sports answered by heading to the Sports Museum at the TD Garden. Learn about sports today and yesterday by perusing their exhibits, all thanks to the Highland Street Foundation. How …
Free Fun Fridays at Arnold Arboretum When/Where: 8 a.m. Friday, 125 Arborway, (the Arnold Arboretum)Why: With the Highland Street Foundation, get free admission to the Arnold Arboretum to all of their programs tomorrow. Check out the various plants and go for a long walk in the woods. Throughout the summer, there are 50 venues participating in the Free Fun Fridaysevents. How much: Free Billy Gardell Comedy Show When/Where: Strand Theatre (543 Columbia Road, Boston) 8 p.m. Friday.Why: One of the stars of "Mike and Molly," Billy Gardell, is doing standup to benefit Right Turn, A Creative Place…
Puppet Showplace Theatre presents: Clown Circus! When/Where: Puppet Showplace Theatre, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. today, tomorrow and Saturday.Why: Dusty, Pierrot, Zany and Guffaw present a wild and wonderful interactive circus that is only in town for a short time. Catch the circus-inspired songs, dances and stories that make up this show. Recommended for kids 3 and up.How much: $10.00 Arachnophobia When/Where: Coolidge Corner Theatre, 11:59 p.m. Friday and SaturdayWhy: You're not scared of a few bugs, are you? When a giant, man-eating South American spider sneaks into a coffin bound for a small…
Snow White and Other Tales When/where: Puppet Showplace Theatre, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Thursday, Friday and SaturdayWhy: Ever wondered how Little Red Riding Hood might have looked in ancient rome? How about wanting to talk to The Princess and the Pea? In puppet Showplace Theatre's new production, Dad is trying to get his daughter, Trinket, to eat her dinner, and resorts to unusual retellings of Snow White, and a few other classics. How Much: $10.00 Jessica Morgan & Heather Cocks (aka the Fug Girls) - Messy When/where: 7 p.m. Friday, at Brookline Booksmith,Why: Two bloggers, who run …
Read to Ride When/Where: Dependable Cleaners, all weekendWhy: For every book your kids read this summer, until August 13, they can enter to win a new bike (drawings are on Mondays). Simply finish a book, then fill out a form and drop it off at Dependable Cleaners. The event is, in part, sponsored by Patch. For some suggestions on reading materials, see our Summer Reading Lists!How much: Free Night Of The Creeps When/Where: 11:59 p.m. Friday and Saturday night, Coolidge Corner TheatreWhy: Be thrilled at the @fter Midnite Cult Cuts showing of "Night of the Creeps." When an alien-riddled frozen …
From Dusk Till Dawn When/Where: 11:59 p.m. Friday & Saturday, July 6 & 7, Coolidge Corner Theatre.Why: In the Coolidge @fter Midnite showing of this George Clooney/Quentin Tarantino vehicle, one night is all that stands between them and freedom after a heist--provided they survive the night with the fanged inhabitants of the bar they've holed up in for the time being.How much: $9 Green Homes Brookline Day When/Where: 9 a.m., True Value Hardware, on SaturdayWhy: Folks from Green Homes Brookline will be at the hardware store to tell you about why you should green your house up a bit. Sign up …
Nissan NEXT Innovation Center Tour When/Where: City Hall Plaza, Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.Why: Nissan is hoping to show you the future of their cars, at the NissanNEXT center which they have set up at Government Center in Boston. The Boston stop on their 15-city tour has a number of exhibits, social media experiences and the 2013 Nissan Altima.How much: Free Butterfly Landing When/Where: Franklin Park Zoo, Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Why: Take a stroll through the tranquil setting of Butterfly Landing. A tented exhibit with gentle music, a pond, and of …
This is but a sampling of events this weekend. Check the Patch Events Calendar for more. Have something going on this weekend--or in the future? Put it on our calendar! Car Talk: The Musical! When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday 3 and 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. 450 Massachusetts Ave in Cambridge.Why: With Click and Clack of Car Talk retiring, their show lives on in the form of a musical comedy, is about "Rusty Fenders attempting to salvage happiness from the junkyard of his life, he collides with his ruthless boss Beaulah Gasket, his unrequited office romance Sheila, and the red-hot fantasy car…
Hidden Foot Paths of Aspinwall Hill When/Where: 9 a.m. Saturday, outside of 552 Washington StWhy: Take a mile-long hike around Aspinwall Hill, with several local groups, as they show you the local flavors of some of the edible plants in the area. The event is sponsored by Brookline GreenSpace Alliance, Aspinwall Hill Neighborhood Association and Bountiful Brookline.Pricing: Free PMC Newton-Needham-Brookline Kids ride on Saturday June 16th When/Where: 180 Wells Ave on Saturday, starting at 9 a.m.Why: The annual Pan-Mass Children's Ride will run this weekend to raise some money for the Jimmy …
Wayne's World When/Where: Friday & Saturday, 11:59 p.m., at Coolidge Corner Theatre. Why: Party time! Excellent! This week's @fter Midnite screening is a comedy classic. Mike Myers and Dana Carvey are the two hosts of a late night public access cable show that is on the verge of a huge success. Rated the 41st greatest comedy of all time by readers of Total Film, according to Wikipedia.Pricing: Tickets are $9 Fairy Circus by Tanglewood Marionettes When/Where: Puppet Showplace Theatre, Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 3 p.m.Why: See the hand-crafted marionettes and trick puppets performing their …
This is but a sampling of events this weekend. Check the Patch Events Calendar for more. Have something going on this weekend--or in the future? Put it on our calendar! Little Red Riding Hood by WonderSpark Puppets When/Where: Showings on Saturday and Sunday, at 1 and 3 p.m., at Puppet Showplace Theatre.Why: Will Little Red be able to outsmart the Big Bad Wolf, deliver goodies to, and save, her grandmother? You will have to stop by the Theatre and find out when WonderSpark Puppets brings the show to life. Pricing: $10 for tickets. 3rd Annual FIELD OF DREAMS WiffleBall TOURNAMENT When/Where: …
This is but a sampling of events this weekend. Check the Patch Events Calendar for more. Have something going on this weekend--or in the future? Put it on our calendar! "Evening at Pops" 26th Annual Event Featuring the Music of George Gershwin When/Where: 8 p.m. tomorrow night, Symphony Hall (301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston)Why: Keith Lockhart and the Pops plan to celebrate mother's day with George Gershwin and play his signature vibrant, jazzy and uniquely American pieces, including Rhapsody in Blue. Support the Joslin Diabetes Center, and give mom an unforgettable evening at the Pops. Pricing…
