Get Out: The Weekend Fun Will Not be Televised
A selection of weekend activities for revolutionaries, or for families: fundraisers, trees, construction trucks, and a fashion show.
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Saturday, October 6, 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
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Get Out: The Weekend Fun Will Not be Televised
A selection of weekend activities for revolutionaries, or for families: fundraisers, trees, construction trucks, and a fashion show.
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 When/where: Meet at 512 Washington St, noon on Saturday. Why: Get to know the many trees of the Aspinwall Hill/Griggs Road area, and get a brisk afternoon walk in. Led by Tree Planting Committee Chairman Hugh Mattison, you should walk away with more knowledge of about 10 different trees in the neighborhood…
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
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Get Out: Brookline Day and Parking in the Park
Brookline Day is coming to Larz Anderson Park, and the park comes to the parking lot. Not to mention essays, puppets, and naked girls.
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 When/Where: Puppet Showplace Theatre, 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Why: Three Little Pigs build three little houses, but when the Big Bad Wolf comes to get them, whose house will stay standing? You know the story, but get ready to meet the zany cast of the Wonderspark Puppets' show this weekend. How much: $12. When/Where: 11:59 …
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
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Get Out: Family Fun Weekend
A selection of things to do this weekend: check out the waterworks, support the arts, or run away for lunch at the circus.
The following is just a sampling of the events going on this weekend. See the Event Calendar for a full listing: When/where: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum Why: 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 When/where: Coolidge Corner Branch Library, 2:30 p.m. Saturday Why: The Boston Harbor Island Alliance is looking for girls with poise, condfidence and a smile, who would enjoy walking down a runway in front of an audience …
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
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Get Out: Celebrate Restaurant Weekend, or Free Fun Fridays!
Get out and sample some local Restaurant Week flavors.
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. When/where: All day Friday, at 66 Long Wharf in Boston and 24 5th St in Charlestown. Why: Check out two local spots during the last of the Free Fun Fridays. See the USS Constitution, or check out the Boston Harbor Islands, and do it for free. How much: Free When/where: The Marshfield Fair (in …
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
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Get Out: Weekend of Wonder
Get out for a weekend of childlike wonder: future cars, butterflies, pinwheels and the history of water. Top it off with a summer cocktail.
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 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 course, butterflies. The exhibit runs through mid-September, if weather allows--so catch it before it's too late. How much: $17.00 When/Where: Noon, Saturday, at West Elm Why: Get ready for the Fourth …
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
Get Out: An Anniversary Weekend for Arts, Music and Libraries
Get out and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Putterham library, 10th anniversary of Koleinu. Then enjoy some local art, puppetry and flowers.
When/Where: Brookline Town Hall, 5 p.m. Friday. Why: Local artists and their latest works, to be displayed on the Town Hall Walls over the next month. Evelyn Berde's paintings are on the 6th floor, In room 103; Line Olssen's graphic art and Luca Ricco watercolors in room 111. For more on the program, contact townhallwalls@gmail.com. Pricing: Free When/Where: Noon on Saturday, Putterham Branch Library Why: The Putterham Branch Library has been running for 50 years, and to celebrate: music, a scavenger hunt, crafts, refreshments and activities for everyone. Playing throughout the afternoon Micah Katz-Zeigler and his band Big Words; Joe Levinger playing hammered dulcimer; and Emelia Badea playing accordion. Pricing: Free When/Where: …
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
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Get Out: Dinosaurs are Coming for an Ice Cream Party
Get out to party, check out a miniature circus, get some ice cream, weave seeds or hang out with some dinosaurs.
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 When/Where: Puppet Showplace Theatre, Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 3 p.m. Why: See the hand-crafted marionettes and trick puppets performing their finest work as they play instruments, juggle and even transform. With music by favorite composers playing in the background, it promises to be an event to see. Pricing: Tickets are $10. When/Where: All …
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
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Get Out: Baseball, Bike Parade and Park Poetry
Get out to celebrate Brookline parks in literature or by bike, or spend a day playing ball for charity.
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! 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. When/Where: Starts at 8 a.m., Boston Athlectic Club (653 Summer St) Why: If you build it, they will probably come. The Boston Athletic Club and Joslin Diabetes center host the games, which will benefir diabetes research. The tournament was created and is …
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
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Get Out: Take Mom Somewhere For Mother's Day!
Get out for mother's day, and take her somewhere special.
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! 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: $100 for balcony, 250 for VIP and floor seats. When/Where: Saturday, at West Elm Fenway, 160 Brookline Ave. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why: Some say Mother's Day is incomplete without flowers. Stop in at local boutique design …
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