Events

Flag rugby is an exciting game that anyone can play because unlike football, everyone can run with the ball. Come down to our FREE clinics, held every Sunday from 12:00 - 1:30pm at Madison Park High School Football Field. Please contact Justin Goonan @ (646)761-4752 or email: justin.goonan@playrugbyusa.com FREE

Where: Madison Park High School Football Field, 75 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury

When: 12:00PM - 1:30PM

Contact: Event Website / (646) 761-4752

Come out and play and help strike out arthritis! Recruiting teams of 3-5 players to register. To register or for more information, visit our website at www.strikeoutarthritis.org

Where: The Fessenden School, 250 Waltham Street, Newton

When: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-219-8220

Documentary Night at the PRC! Thursday, July 22, 6:30-8:30 pm Bring your documentary work (prints or on a laptop) to discuss with others, or just come to look. To register to show work at Documentary Night (first come, first served basis), or for more information, email info@prcboston.org or call the PRC at 617-975-0600. Bring refreshments to share! Photographic Resource Center at Boston University 832 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 617-975-0600 www.prcboston.org

Where: Photographic Resource Center at BU, 832 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston

Contact: 617-975-0600

Jamaicaway Books & Gifts will host a book reading with Paul Korins, author of the young adult mystery "Haunting Whispers," Thursday, July 22 at 7PM. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public. Free

Where: Jamaicaway Books & Gifts, 676 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain

When: 7PM

Contact: Event Website / 617-983-3204

The Boston Landmarks Orchestra continues the Landmarks Festival at the Shell with a performance of Beethoven’s fifth. This symphony is one of Beethoven’s most famous pieces and is probably one of the most frequently performed pieces of classical music today. The orchestra, with the help of Boston Lyric Opera, will also perform excerpts from Puccini’s Tosca, with soprano Jill Gardner, who will sing the title role in BLO’s production in November. Tosca, celebrated for its realism, was on OPERA America’s 2008 list of the 20 most performed operas in North America. This event is free and open to the public.

Where: The DCR Memorial Hatch Shell, 1 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA

When: 7:00pm

Contact: Event Website

Cited by People Magazine as one of the 'Top Ten most successful young people in Hollywood,' Nick Cannon is an actor, comedian, musician and writer who began doing stand-up at the age of 15. He landed his first television gig as a stand-up audience warm-up for the long running Nickelodeon hit show All That and soon became a regular on the show, as well as a writer. His role on the show led to the creation of The Nick Cannon Show, which he starred, directed and executive produced. In 2002, Cannon appeared alongside Will Smith in Men in Black II before starring in Drumline. In 2005, MTV debuted Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out, an improv comedy show with musical performances that Cannon created, produced and hosted. His appearance in Emilio Estevez’s film, Bobby, earned him a 2007 SAG nomination for “Outstanding Performance” in addition to becoming the first African American Actor in history to be honored at the world renowned Cannes Film Festival with the “Breakthrough Actor of the Year” award. In 2009, Cannon hosted the fourth season of NBC’s America’s Got Talent. He currently hosts a weekly radio show, “Rollin’ with Nick Cannon,” on CBS Radio’s Hot 92.3 in New York. $25.50

Where: Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston

When: 7:30pm

Contact: Event Website / 800-745-3000

From masterpieces by Vincent van Gogh to Japanese tattoo designs and contemporary photography, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, presents works from around the world as it hosts a FREE Community Day on Friday, July 30th. Highlights include tours of the Museum’s collection, drawing in the galleries, and family art activities. Exhibitions on view include Nicholas Nixon: Family Album, Under the Skin: Tattoos in Japanese Prints, and Visiting Masterpieces: Vincent van Gogh's The Sower. MFA Summer Fridays, an outdoor cocktail party featuring live music and a cash bar (for visitors 21+) will run from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. This free community day is made possible through the support of the Highland Street Foundation. Free

Where: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA

When: 10:00am - 9:45pm

Contact: Event Website

Register to attend event at Eventbrite (http://www.eventbrite.com/event/743456699) Cast off your weekend from the harbor. Enjoy the panoramic view by the waterfront of the Boston Skyline as the sun sets, while listening to the acoustic serenades of Matt Hartke. Join us at the Harborside Hyatt patio, as we pay homage to all YAVA members and welcome any new people interested in YAVA! YAVA is a Boston-based non-profit organization that connects people in their 20's and 30's together, through hands-on volunteering at our non-profit partner organizations (ex. Greater Boston Food Bank, Pine Street Inn, Boston Wine Expo, etc.). Mention Harborside Live and pay $10 roundtrip for City Water Taxi tickets or if you decide to drive, parking is only $5. Visit YAVA (http://www.yavaonline.org/about-us.html) for more information about us! Complimentary Hors D'oeuvres! Discounted City Water Taxi tickets. Mention Harborside Live and pay $10 round trip. Discounted $5 parking. Other details: Major credit cards are accepted. Dress code: Business Casual FREE upon RSVP (http://www.eventbrite.com/event/743456699)

Where: Hyatt Harborside Hotel, 101 Harborside Drive, Boston , MA 02128

When: 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Contact: Event Website

CLASS ACT ENTERTAINMENT AND NEW LIFE PRODUCTION Presents THE ALL LINEN PARTY AND JAM SESSION Moseley's on the Charles 50 Bridge Street Dedham Ma. 8PM - 1AM FEATURING SOUL4YOSYSTEM Anyone interested in Jaming with the band please call 339-203-5069 Music by DJ Mystique and DJ D Rock $15.00 in advance $20.00 @ Door VIP $25.00 For info and tickets call CLASS ACT 1-800-608-2391 VIC @ 617-719-1188 CRAIG@ 617-347-0556 Dinner Menue provided by Poppa B's A Nght Of Fun The All Linen Party (All Colors Welcome) If you have missed any of our Jam Session come enjoy the night of great talent !!!! $15.00,$20.00,$25.00

Where: Moseley's on the Charles, 50 Bridge Street, Dedham

When: 8:00pm - !:00am

Contact: Event Website

Enjoy live entertainment as you sample bite-sized culinary creations, all expertly paired with wine, from more than 10 of Provincetown’s most popular restaurants. Featured restaurants include Victor’s, Patio American Grill and Cocktail Bar, Ross’s Grill, Crown & Anchor, Karoo Kafe, Jimmy’s Hideaway, Bayside Betsy's, Relish, Far Land, and Ptown Parties. Admission is $100 and includes unlimited sampling from Provincetown’s most popular restaurants plus complimentary wine and live entertainment. $100

Where: The Provincetown Art Association and Museum, 460 Commercial St., Provincetown

When: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Contact: Event Website / 617.878.2302

Caliente, a Celebration of Latin Music and Culture with Jerry Rivera and Eguie y Su Orquesta at City Hall Plaza, One City Hall Square, Boston Through a special collaboration with Mayor Thomas M. Menino's Office of Arts, Tourism, and Special Events, the series descends on City Hall Plaza for the remarkable Caliente, a Celebration of Latin Music and Culture. Grammy and Latin Grammy–nominated salsa singer Jerry Rivera was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, and signed with CBS Music as a teenager. By his second album, Abriendo Puertas (Opening Doors), he was scoring No. 1 hits in Puerto Rico, the United States, and across Latin America. His third album, Cuenta Conmigo (Count on Me), became the biggest-selling salsa album in history, and held the No. 1 spot on the Latin American Billboard chart for three consecutive months. Wyclef Jean sampled Rivera's "Amores Como El Nuestro" in his 2004 song "Amores como el nuestro," which would later become the worldwide number-one hit "Hips Don't Lie" by Wyclef and Shakira. Berklee professor Eguie Castrillo is from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and his Eguie y Su Orquesta—styled after big bands that created the legendary Latin music scene at New York's Palladium Ballroom in the 1950s—is a high-octane crowd pleaser. It's hard to cha-cha or salsa under summer temps without a refreshing breeze and plenty of room to dance. The Tito Puente Latin Music Series takes place in July and August at outdoor locations across Boston, cool backdrops for sultry experiences. The six-concert series is an infectious soundscape of timba, mambo, bolero, Cuban, and Afrorican jazz mixed with funk, soul, and groove music. Performers include Berklee faculty, students, and alumni, along with world-renowned artists from Puerto Rico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Cuba, Argentina, Israel, and Brazil. Free

Where: City Hall Plaza, One City Hall Square , Boston

When: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-927-1707

GLAD's 28th Annual Summer Party Saturday, July 31, 2010 ~ 4:00 - 7:00 pm Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum Provincetown, MA Join us to enjoy the view, mingle with GLAD supporters and celebrate our recent DOMA victory! We'll be honoring Alix Ritchie and Marty Davis for their persistent effort as "agitators" and activists on behalf of the LGBT community. Enjoy Summer Fare & Complimentary Cocktails. Tickets $70 ~ Students $30 ~ Sponsorships from $150 Purchase at http://www.glad.org/events or call 617-426-1350 After Party at Pied Bar, 100% Proceeds Support GLAD 9pm ~ $5-$10 at the door, 193 Commercial Street DON'T MISS THESE GREAT LIVE AUCTION PACKAGES! * Gay-Friendly South African Photo Safari * One Week in Dominican Republic (up to 10 people!) * RSVP Hawaiian Islands Cruise * NYC Kimpton Weekend Getaway PREVIEW SILENT AUCTION ITEMS! * Kate Clinton Package * Red Sox Tickets * Stress-Free Thanksgiving * WICKED Tickets * 24-Speed Mountain Bike * San Francisco Package * Cocktail Party for 20 * and much more! LET THE BIDDING BEGIN - http://www.glad.cmarket.com. Can't attend? You can still get in on the bidding action. Visit http://www.glad.cmarket.com by Thursday, July 29th at 1pm to place your proxy bid! On Twitter? Follow @GLADLaw and tweet this: I'm going to @GLADLaw's Summer Party in #Ptown on 7/31. Get your tix & check out the auction @ http://bit.ly/ptown10. This fundraiser benefits Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders. GLAD is New England's leading legal rights organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity and expression. Learn about our 30+ years of making history and changing lives at http://www.glad.org. $30-$70

Where: Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum, 1 High Pole Hill Road, Provincetown

When: 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 6174261350

Queer Women of Color and Friends Boston (QWOC+ Boston) Present QWOC Week 2010! Friday July 30th (7PM-10PM) -- FEMINIST FRIDAY: "(AFRO)FEMINISTS, WOMANISTS, and ACTIVISTS CONNECT" NETWORKING EVENT http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134417409919374&ref=nf Saturday July 31st (10AM-4PM) -- MIND, BODY, SOUL CONFERENCE http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137690629580413&ref=ts Saturday July 31st (7PM-9PM) -- STRUT: DANCE, DRAG, AND BURLESQUE SHOW http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130803210285012&ref=ts Sunday August 1st (3PM-7PM) -- OLD SCHOOL MEETS NEW SCHOOL T-DANCE http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135558173136584&ref=ts Monday August 2nd (6PM-9PM) -- OUT OF THE BOX: Media and Literary Artists Studio http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111662198882971 Tuesday August 3rd (6PM-9PM) -- DIVERSITY SPEAKS on Class and Culture Divides within Queer Communities of Color http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134601503237041 Tuesday August 3rd (10PM-1AM) -- QWOC AND NU-LIFE TAKEOVER OF BONAFIDE TUESDY AT ZUZU http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126320294078247&index=1 Wednesday August 4th (6PM-9PM) -- ACTIVISM AND KARAOKE: Sign Before You Sing! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134911496531349&ref=ts Thursday August 5th (7PM-1AM) -- OUTSPOKEN: SPOKEN WORD AND PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE W/ LIVE MUSIC http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131221760235853 Friday August 6th (7PM-9:30PM) -- LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: QWOC Film Screening of "Pariah" and "What Now" http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128851247157245 Saturday August 7th (NOON-4PM) -- FAMILY DAY IN THE PARK w/ "YOUTH" OPEN MIC http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137328032963619&ref=ts Saturday August 7th (9PM-2AM) -- STRUT: TAKE TWO Sunday August 8th (11AM-2PM) -- PURPLE PIONEER AWARDS (Organizer and Volunteer Appreciation Brunch) Varies by event

Where: Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Check each event for locations , Boston

When: July 30th - Aug. 8th

Contact: Event Website

Enjoy a day filled with live music, food, and local farmers market. Performance by the band of brothers. Free

Where: Frederick Douglass Historic District, 998 Tremont Street , Roxbury

When: 1:00pm - 7:00pm

Contact: 857-318-1049

Come out and enjoy locally grown organic food and great staff at our weekly farmers market.

Where: Frederick Douglass Historic District, 998 Tremont Street, Roxbury

When: 11:00am - 4:00pm

Contact: 857-318-1049

Raising Aspirations is a brand new youth cultural arts center with a goal to create unique and innovative programs that connect cultural art education with the academic and social development of youth. This summer, Raising Aspirations presents its 1st Annual Youth Summer Concert Series to showcase the many talents that the youth in Boston possess in Music, Dance, Drama, and Art! Raising Aspirations, in partnership with the 12th Annual Roxbury International Film Festival, will host it's second of three events at the Roxbury Center for Arts at Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street Roxbury, MA, on Saturday, July 31st. The show starts promptly at 4:30pm. Please come out and support the dynamic and talented youth in our Boston communities. 10.00

Where: Roxbury Center for Arts at Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury

When: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-980-6080

Join us for Tutto Italiano! Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 10am – 2pm! Sponsored by The Larz Anderson Auto Museum and Greater Boston YMCA! The Largest Italian Car Festival in the Northeast! * Car Registration is $35 | Motorcycle Registration is $10 * Breakfast and Lunch Menu will be available on-site from Euro Delights Catering for more information visit www.eurodelights.org. * Pre-register by emailing the forms (see below) to frontdesk@larzanderson.org or by calling (617)522-6547. * Become a member today and spectator admission at all our Lawn Events is free of charge. Memberships begin at $30 and are the best value if you plan to attend most of our events! * Download Registration Form from our website. Adult spectator admission is only $10 and $5 for children, seniors, and active military and includes admission to the museum. Children under 6 are free!

Where: Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton St, Brookline, Ma

When: 10am - 2pm

Contact: Event Website / 61-522-6547

The Charles River Conservancy and the Department of Conservation and Recreation invite families to join them at the Sunday Parkland Games for free, fun outdoor activities. Each Sunday afternoon from July 4 to Sept. 19, 2-5pm, the large grassy area next to the Weeks Footbridge will be set up for games such as badminton, bocce, volleyball and more. Beginning July 11 we will also be hosting free yoga sessions at 5 pm along the river following the Games. All activities are free. FREE

Where: Weeks Footbridge, DeWolfe St and Memorial Dr, Cambridge

When: 2 pm - 6 pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-300-8172

Berklee College of Music and ParkARTS present music outdoors in Roxbury’s historic and enchanting Fort Hill neighborhood with Ron Reid & the Sunsteel Sextet and opener the Jazz Robertson Quintet. The annual Jazz at the Fort concert is free and will be held on Sunday, August 1, at 5:00 p.m., at Highland Park on Fort Avenue, Roxbury. Rain date is August 8. Folding chairs, blankets, and picnics are encouraged. Highland Park is known for its willow trees, rolling lawn, puddingstone boulders, and Victorian-era water tower that looks like it could be home to Rapunzel. "Our partnership with Berklee brings some of the world's finest jazz musicians to Boston's neighborhood parks," notes Mayor Thomas M. Menino. "Music lovers of all ages and the musicians themselves welcome these opportunities to enjoy the arts in great outdoor spaces like Highland Park." Jazz at the Fort is accessible from the MBTA’s Orange Line Roxbury Crossing stop. Walk down Columbus Avenue to Cedar Street to Fort Avenue. Roxbury Community College provides parking on the corner of Columbus Avenue and Cedar Street. Highland Park is wheelchair accessible. For information call 617-747-6057. Ron Reid is a native of Trinidad and Tobago and an associate professor in contemporary writing at Berklee. His Sunsteel Sextet plays an eclectic mix of Caribbean folk, calypso, Afro-Cuban, and jazz melodies. This smoldering ensemble of Berklee alumni and faculty conducts workshops and lecture demonstrations at colleges and high schools, and performs concerts, corporate events, and club dates. Saxophonist Elan Trotman will be the special guest for this performance. Jazz Robertson got her induction into the music scene at the tender age of 5, when she took in her first live concert: Eric Clapton. But it wasn't Clapton's guitar chops that made her jaw drop, it was Steve Gadd's killer drumming. Ten years later, she received a drum set from her mother, and within months she was playing in local bands around Pittsburgh. After passing up an opportunity to attend law school, she auditioned for Berklee and was accepted on a full-tuition scholarship. Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music was through the study and practice of contemporary music. For over 60 years, the college has evolved constantly to reflect the state of the art of music and the music business. With over a dozen performance and nonperformance majors, a diverse and talented student body representing over 70 countries, and a music industry "who's who" of alumni, Berklee is the world's premier learning lab for the music of today — and tomorrow. Now in its 14th year, ParkARTS began as Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s initiative to present a yearlong program of arts- and-culture related programs and events in Boston's park system. ParkARTS, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department's multifaceted arts program incorporates the visual, performing, and participatory arts. The 2010 ParkARTS performing arts program, sponsored by Bank of America, will present concerts in Boston neighborhood parks that range from jazz to symphonic music. FREE

Where: Highland Park, Fort Avenue, Roxbury

When: 5:00pm

Contact: Event Website

Come learn about the homebuying process from the experts! Workshop Date(s): August 3, 2010 - 6:00pm to 9:00PM August 10, 2010 - 6:00pm to 9:00PM August 17, 2010 - 6:00pm to 9:00PM Language: English Notes: Class size is limited/Pre-registration required by July 30, 2010 – Registration form available at our website. Please call or email jstavis@nuestracdc.org with any questions. FREE

Where: Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation, 56 Warren St, Suite 200, Roxbury

When: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617.989.1219

It's hard to cha-cha or salsa under summer temps without a refreshing breeze and plenty of room to dance. The Tito Puente Latin Music Series takes place in July and August at outdoor locations across Boston, cool backdrops for sultry experiences. The six-concert series is an infectious soundscape of timba, mambo, bolero, Cuban, and Afrorican jazz mixed with funk, soul, and groove music. Performers include Berklee faculty, students, and alumni, along with world-renowned artists from Puerto Rico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Cuba, Argentina, Israel, and Brazil. Gregorio Uribe y Su Orquesta at East Boston Greenway Caboose, 144 Marginal Street, East Boston The wildly danceable Gregorio Uribe y Su Orquesta is a 15-piece group that harkens back to traditional Colombian bands with large horn and rhythm sections. Directed by Berklee alumnus drummer, composer, and arranger Uribe, the band plays his original songs and traditional music from his native Colombia. A highlight at any concert is when Uribe plays the same accordion that he's had since his youth. Uribe's original music is influenced by his travels all over South America—where he played guitar to support his wanderings—and the punk and rock bands he played in as a teenager. Uribe currently lives in New York and plays steady gigs between Boston and Miami. The free concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Call 617 927-1707, or visit berklee.edu/events/summer for more information. All locations are wheelchair accessible. The O'Day Park concerts move inside to Villa Victoria Center for the Arts in the event of rain. All others are canceled with no rain dates. Free

Where: O'Day Park, 85 West Newton Street , East Boston

When: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-927-1707

Jamaicaway Books & Gifts is hosting a series of open mics throughout the summer in conjunction with Jamaica Plain Centre/South Main Streets 1st Thursday’s community program. The next open mic will be held on Thursday, August 5 at 7PM, and it will be hosted by acclaimed poet Chad Parenteau. Both amateur and experienced writers and poets are welcome to begin signing up to perform family friendly pieces that are less than five minutes long at 6:30PM that day. Free

Where: Jamaicaway Books & Gifts, 676 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain

When: 7PM

Contact: Event Website / 617-983-3204

Jamaicaway Books & Gifts will host a book reading with Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant, authors of Uptown: A Novel, Friday, August 6 at 7PM. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public. Free

Where: Jamaicaway Books & Gifts, 676 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain

When: 7PM

Contact: Event Website / 617-983-3204

The Charles River Conservancy and the Department of Conservation and Recreation invite families to join them at the Sunday Parkland Games for free, fun outdoor activities. Each Sunday afternoon from July 4 to Sept. 19, 2-5pm, the large grassy area next to the Weeks Footbridge will be set up for games such as badminton, bocce, volleyball and more. Beginning July 11 we will also be hosting free yoga sessions at 5 pm along the river following the Games. All activities are free. FREE

Where: Weeks Footbridge, DeWolfe St and Memorial Dr, Cambridge

When: 2 pm - 6 pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-300-8172

Come learn about the homebuyer process from the experts! Workshop Date(s): August 3, 2010 - 6:00pm to 9:00PM August 10, 2010 - 6:00pm to 9:00PM August 17, 2010 - 6:00pm to 9:00PM Language: English Notes: Class size is limited/Pre-registration required by July 30, 2010 – Registration form available at our website. Please call or email jstavis@nuestracdc.org with any questions. FREE

Where: Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation, 56 Warren St, Suite 200, Roxbury

When: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617.989.1219

United South End Settlements' Children's Arts Centre together with the Friends of Titus Sparrow Park present the sixth annual ARTS IN THE PARK Festival Join us for a day of hands on multicultural events FREE for children and families. Activities and vendors include: Sidewalk Sam, the Museum of Fine Arts, Historic New England, Mama & Me, My Gym, ABC Spanish in Motion, CameroonONE, the Creature Teachers, Branches Pan Steel Orchestra, face painting, sno-cones, snacks and drinks and a main performance by Jungle Jim's Big Balloon Show! Rain date: August 17, 2010 FREE

Where: Titus Sparrow Park, Corner of Columbus Ave and W. Newton Street, Boston's South End

When: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-375-8159

An Evening of Fine Dining and Exquisite Music. You are cordially invited to attend a Gala with Judy Collins and Tom Rush. 6:00pm Dinner 7:15pm Coffee & Dessert 8:00pm Concert Two luminaries of the music world, Judy Collins and Tom Rush, will be performing on this special evening. Multiple Grammy award-winner Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes. Her impressive career has spanned more than 40 years. Tom Rush helped shape the folk revival in the '60s and the renaissance of the '80s and '90s, his music having left its stamp on generations of artists. Tom's distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice has made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world.

Where: UMass Boston Campus Center Ballroom, 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston

When: 6:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-287-6900

July 21 Thru August 11 Colombian Independence Month A Film Series at The Lucy Parsons Center Presented by Colombia Vive July 21-Aug 11 Wednesdays at 7:00pm This Wedndesday, July 28: ** Who Shot My Brother? ** http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/wsmb.html Some phone calls can turn your life upside down. That's what happened to filmmaker German Gutierrez when he received a call from Colombia, informing him there had just been an assassination attempt on his older brother Oscar, a political activist hated by the establishment but adored by the disenfranchised. In this film, German Gutierrez, who has been living in Montreal for the past thirty years, recounts his quest to find the hired gunmen who tried to kill Oscar and expose the roots of violence that have taken hold of his native country. This beautifully filmed political documentary takes a courageous look at what Colombia has become: a lawless, neo-liberal Far West run by a corrupt middle class; an Eldorado where oil is more precious than gold and where Americans are the puppet masters pulling the strings while drug traffickers, guerrillas and paramilitaries engage in all-out combat with each other as the war on drugs rages on. This screening will include a discussion with Luis R. Fernandez-Castro, Colombian human rights defender who now resides in Boston, and other members Colombia Vive. We hope to see you there! July 28, 7:00pm. Lucy Parsons Center 549 Columbus Ave. Boston, MA www.colombiavive.org www.lucyparsons.org Colombia Vive is an all-volunteer organization that supports efforts for peace, human rights and social justice in Colombia. We condemn all forms of oppression and do not support any of the armed actors in the Colombian conflict.

Where: Lucy Parsons Center, 549 Columbus Ave., Boston, MA

When: 7:00

Contact: Event Website / (617) 267-6272

GET READY! MA & RI, The Little Man of GOD, Min. Terry Durham is coming with a Word from GOD to Project You into a NEW DIMENSION - "Stir Up the Gifts!." HOSTED BY: A PROFFESSIONAL YOUTH PRIESTHOOD, RDEC Faithsteppers. Nigthly Services @ 7pm. Min. Terry Durham is known for his “DYNAMIC” style of ministering the word of God. Preaching his first sermon at the tender age of 4 years old; he was licensed at the age of 6 by a Council of Bishops and Pastors. He‘s traveled to 39 states and 9 countries, with plans of a crusade in Africa, Pakistan, Haiti, and Brazil.. He’s also featured in Jet Magazine, Gospel Magazine, Beverly Thomas Success, and the National Enquirer. SPECIAL "Stir It Up" Basketball Tournament (PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND) August 14th @ 10am - 3:30pm (16 & Under, 14 & Under, 12 & Under) "Bring Your Own Church/Youth Ministry Team" @ John Street Park Pawtucket, RI VOLLEYBALL SMACKDOWN "Bring Your Own Team" For Additional Info please send email to: rdec1@yahoo.com or visit our website at: www.rdecchurches.org "Youth Conference 10" Free will offering

Where: RDEC Church , 471 River St.,, Mattapan

When: 7:00pm Nightly - Thur - Sat - 10:30pm

Contact: Event Website / 617.296.1824

Participate in Boston Public Library's Teen Summer Reading Program. The theme is TNK GRN (Think Green). From July 6 to August 13, teens ages 12 to 18 can enter weekly drawings for reading books and writing reviews. Ask the teen librarian for more information-- aeneh@bpl.org. FREE

Where: Dudley Branch Library, 65 Warren Street, Roxbury

When: 7-6-10 - 8-13-10

Contact: Event Website / 617-442-6186

Jamaicaway Books & Gifts will host a book reading with Dr. Joanne Cornwell, author of That Hair Thing and the Sister Locks Approach, Friday, August 13 at 7PM. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public. Free

Where: Jamaicaway Books & Gifts, 676 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain

When: 7PM

Contact: Event Website / 617-983-3204

Join the Mission Main Concerned Residents Committee as we travel by luxury coach bus to the world famous Aqueduct Flea Market (Over 300 vendors)and Jamaica Avenue in Queens. Date: Saturday, August 14th. Relax and leave the driving to us. Raffles and movies on-board. Seats will go fast. Call and reserve your seat today. A small deposit will reserve your space. Full payment due by July 15th. All are welcome! 2 weeks before Carnival! Leaving outside Warren Street McDonald's at 5:45 AM and Mission Main at 6:15 AM. Returning to Boston at 10:30 PM. $45.00

Where: McDonald's Warren Street, Dale Street, Roxbury

When: 5:45 AM - 10:30 PM

Contact: (617) 785-4646 or 857 544-9072

Join us for MG Day! Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 10am – 2pm! Sponsored by Bay State MGA Club * Car Registration is $20 – Includes two admissions to the museum * Breakfast and Lunch Menu will be available on-site from Euro Delights Catering for more information visit www.eurodelights.org. * Become a member today and spectator admission at all our Lawn Events is free of charge. Memberships begin at $30 and are the best value if you plan to attend most of our events! * For more information and to pre-register, please contact: Jim Guyot - bsmgac@bsmgac.org Adult spectator admission is only $10 and $5 for children, seniors, and active military and includes admission to the museum. Children under 6 are free!

Where: Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton St, Brookline, Ma

When: 10am - 2pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-522-6547

Violinist Ben Powell has shared the stage with artists like Herbie Hancock, Gary Burton, Joe Lovano, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, and Steve Winwood. He study at Berklee on scholarship and graduated with a degree in jazz composition. As a student, Powell also played in the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. As a soloist, he has performed all over the world, including San Francisco, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Houston, Italy, and Germany, and played for First Lady Laura Bush and Jordan’s Queen Noor. Free

Where: Derby Square, Front Street, Salem

When: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Contact: Event Website

It's that time again BOSTON & BEYOND, SUMMER FUN IN THE BEAN in 2010 celebrating across the US "National Chicago Style Steppers Day" BOSTON 1- DAY ONLY INTRO 2 CHICAGO STYLE STEPPIN CLASS@ 12Noon which includes a Men's Only @10am. SOUL LINE DANCE CLASS 2pm - 3pm Steppin is a partnering social dance cultivated and maintained in our Chicago community experiencing a re-birth across the US for those of us 30, 40 plus. Learn about its Music,the Beat,the Sets and Basic 8-count step. See webpage for registration details presented by MsSoniaevents $15 and $10

Where: The JP Holland School Community Center, 85 Olney Street, Dorchester, MA

When: 10:00am, 12Noon & 2pm - 3:30pm

Contact: Event Website / (781)325-2460

Featuring your Resident Uhuru Afrika Urban Griots, Adam Gibbons & Max Pela. Special guest Marco Castro (DanceGruv/AfrobetaBodega: Miami). Live West African drumming by Malian master percussionist Sidy Maiga. Jay Medina will be mastering a mix of moving images for you. $10

Where: All Asia Bar, 334 Mass Ave, Cambridge

When: 9:00pm - 1:00am

Contact: Event Website

Summer Jazz Concert Featuring THE MAKANDA JAZZ PROJECT Saturday, August 14, 2010 Time: 1pm to 4pm Featuring ROLAND HAYES SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE and ARTOVOTION: YOUNG POETS and STEPPERS AT Roxbury State Heritage Park 183 Roxbury St., Roxbury, MA FREE TO THE PUBLIC Presented by Roxbury Action Program (617) 749-3010 Supported by City of Boston R.O.C.K.S. Program and the Puffin Foundation FREE FREE

Where: Roxbury State Heritage Park, 183 Roxbury Street, Roxbury

When: 1pm - 4pm

Contact: 617 749-3010

Join us for our annual celebration of all things Japanese on Sunday, August 15, 2010 from 10am to 2pm! * Classic cars, tuner cars, & sport bikes will all be on display. * Pre-register by emailing the form (see below) to frontdesk@larzanderson.org or by calling (617)522-6547. * Car Registration is only $20. Motorcycle Registration is $10. * A breakfast and Lunch Menu will be available on the grounds provided by Euro Delights Catering and for more information visit www.eurodelights.org * Download Registration Form from our website. Adult spectator admission is only $10 and $5 for children, seniors, and active military and includes admission to the museum. Children under 6 are free!

Where: Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton St, Brookline, Ma

When: 10am - 2pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-522-6547

The Charles River Conservancy and the Department of Conservation and Recreation invite families to join them at the Sunday Parkland Games for free, fun outdoor activities. Each Sunday afternoon from July 4 to Sept. 19, 2-5pm, the large grassy area next to the Weeks Footbridge will be set up for games such as badminton, bocce, volleyball and more. Beginning July 11 we will also be hosting free yoga sessions at 5 pm along the river following the Games. All activities are free. FREE

Where: Weeks Footbridge, DeWolfe St and Memorial Dr, Cambridge

When: 2 pm - 6 pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-300-8172

Starting on June 24th, The Egan Maritime Institute will present a series of acclaimed authors for the 2010 Summer Speaker Series. Headlining the series will be award winning author Michael Tougias, National Book Award winner; Nantucket resident, national award-winning author and historian, Nathaniel Philbrick, and accomplished deep-sea explorer, Dr. Robert Ballard, best known for the historic discovery of the sunken RMSTitanic. On August 16, Dr. Robert Ballard will be lecturing on Adventure in Deep Sea Exploration presented by the Egan Maritime Institute at the Great Harbor Yacht Club. Dr. Ballard will speak at a Family Presentation from 3-4 pm. Adult prices are $25 per ticket, and students are $10 per ticket. Dr. Ballard will also lecture, following a Cocktail Reception, from 5-6 pm. Tickets are $100 per person. 60 Union Street, Nantucket. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Maritime Festival on Saturday, September 25, sponsored by the Egan Maritime Institute and reMain Nantucket. Tickets for the Family Reception are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets for the lecture following the Cocktail Reception are $100 per person.

Where: Great Harbor Yacht Club, 60 Union Street, Nantucket, MA 02554

When: 3:00pm

Contact:

August 16th – Dr. Robert Ballard will be lecturing on Adventure in Deep Sea Exploration presented by the Egan Maritime Institute at the Great Harbor Yacht Club. Dr. Ballard will speak at a Family Presentation from 3-4 pm. Adult prices are $25 per ticket, and students are $10 per ticket. Dr. Ballard will also lecture, following a Cocktail Reception, from 5-6 pm. Tickets are $100 per person. 60 Union Street, Nantucket. Seating is limited. Tickets are available by calling 508-228-2505. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Maritime Festival on Saturday, September 25, sponsored by the Egan Maritime Institute and reMain Nantucket. Adult prices are $25 per ticket, and students are $10 per ticket.

Where: Great Harbor Yacht Club, 60 Union Street, Nantucket

When: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Contact: 508-228-2505

Come learn about the homebuying process from the experts! Workshop Date(s): August 3, 2010 - 6:00pm to 9:00PM August 10, 2010 - 6:00pm to 9:00PM August 17, 2010 - 6:00pm to 9:00PM Language: English Notes: Class size is limited/Pre-registration required by July 30, 2010 – Registration form available at our website. Please call or email jstavis@nuestracdc.org with any questions. FREE

Where: Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation, 56 Warren St, Suite 200, Roxbury

When: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617.989.1219

Uhuru Afrika's JUMP Returns With residents: urban griots: Adam Gibbons & Max Pela. Malian master percussionist: Sidy Maiga. Visual Artist: Jay Medina. and very special guest:CORAJE CORAJE is 3 men (Ernesto Abreu, Nico Laboy and Matt Baranello), 50 pieces of percussion, and 3 tons of fun. Starting with a core mix of vocals and percussion, at times, the group grows to be a 15 piece orchestra. At all times CORAJE brings the afro-latin-carribean funk to the dance floor. $10

Where: Oberon, 2 Arrow Street, Cambridge

When: 9:00pm - 1:00am

Contact: Event Website

Walk the razor-thin line between genius and insanity in David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning drama about family and frailty. Catherine's aging father is a brilliant but unstable mathematician. As days go by, she grows more concerned for her father's sanity, and her own as well. Directed by Chris Anton (And Then There Were None), Proof presents a striking look at a timeless question: just how far does the apple fall from the tree? $15 in advance, $17 at the door, $13 student or senior. www.brownpapertickets.com.

Where: The Factory Theatre, 791 Tremont Street, Boston

Contact: Event Website

Thumping up from basement parties in Boston, to bumping the sound systems of major venues across the East Coast, Dopapod has been steadily growing as a musical tour-de-force. The group formed in 2007 when keyboardist Eli Winderman and guitarist Michelangelo Carubba began writing and playing shows. Dopapod has grown from a duo to a five-piece funk-jam sensation, adding guitarist Rob Compa, bassist Chuck Jones, and percussionist Neal “Fro” Evans. Dopapod recently released their debut album, Radar.

Where: Salem Willows, 157 Fort Avenue , Salem

When: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Contact: Event Website

Viene a nuestra taller para aprender del proceso de comprar una casa por los expertos! Las fechas son los 21 y 28 de agosoto. 9:00am a 1:00pm. idioma: español Notas: Espacio es limitado y se le pide que matricular antes del 17 de agosto, 2010. La forma de matriculación es disponsible en nuestra sitio de web. Por favor, llame o manda un email a jstavis@nuestracdc.org si tiene preguntas. GRATIS/FREE

Where: Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation, 56 Warren St, Suite 200, Roxbury

When: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617.989.1219

Thumping up from basement parties in Boston, to bumping the sound systems of major venues across the East Coast, Dopapod has been steadily growing as a musical tour-de-force. The group formed in 2007 when keyboardist Eli Winderman and guitarist Michelangelo Carubba began writing and playing shows. Dopapod has grown from a duo to a five-piece funk-jam sensation, adding guitarist Rob Compa, bassist Chuck Jones, and percussionist Neal “Fro” Evans. Dopapod recently released their debut album, Radar. Free

Where: Salem Willows Park, 157 Fort Avenue, Salem

When: 2:00 p.m.

Contact: Event Website / 978-744-8258

Join us for Ford Lincoln Mercury Day! Sunday, August 22, 2010 from 10AM – 2PM! Sponsored by New England Lincolns * Car Registration is $15 * Breakfast and Lunch Menu will be available on-site from Euro Delights Catering for more information visit www.eurodelights.org. * For more information and to pre-register: Please contact - Vitas at newenglandlincolns@yahoo.com or visit their website at http://newenglandlincolns.com Adult spectator admission is only $10 and $5 for children, seniors, and active military and includes admission to the museum. Children under 6 are free!

Where: Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton St, Brookline, Ma

When: 10am - 2pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-522-6547

$hopping for the best deal in Boston? Meet The Lenders is a one-stop shopping opportunity to meet different mortgage lenders and learn about special mortgage programs, money to close, free mortgage pre-qualification, affordable homeownership listings applications, home repair, lead paint assistance and signup for a free homebuyer and credit course FREE

Where: West End Branch Library, 151 Cambridge , Boston

When: 5 PM - 7 PM

Contact: Event Website / 617-635-4663

SCHLAPENTICKLE FAMILY BURLESQUE AND REVUE The Schlapentickle Family presents cabaret-burlesque so over the top you’ll want to take yours off! Mixing drool-inducing strip-tease, stinging comedy, the magic of sideshow, and live ragtime music, the Schlapentickle Family Burlesque and Revue promises an evening so absurd, it will make you swear your family’s normal. The cast includes the wildest acts straight from the East Coast’s most respected burlesque and sideshow houses, including raunchy ragtime revivalist SABRINA CHAP, the devilish undulations of burlesque star PACO FISH and hot new cherry-bomb burlesque siren, SCARLETT LET-HER. Featuring Boston's own incredible Johnny Blazes! $12

Where: Machine, 1254 Boylston St, Boston

When: 8pm - 10:30pm

Contact: Event Website

Viene a nuestra taller para aprender del proceso de comprar una casa por los expertos! Las fechas son los 21 y 28 de agosto. 9:00am a 1:00pm. Notas: Espacio es limitado y se le pide que matricular antes del 17 de agosto, 2010. La forma de matriculación es disponsible en nuestra sitio de web. Por favor, llame o manda un email a jstavis@nuestracdc.org si tiene preguntas. GRATIS/FREE

Where: Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation, 56 Warren St, Suite 200, Roxbury

When: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617.989.1219

Join us for Swedish Car Day! Sunday, August 29, 2010 from 10am – 2pm! Sponsored by Boston Volvo and Charles River SAAB * Car Registration is $20 * Breakfast and Lunch Menu will be available on-site from Euro Delights Catering for more information visit www.eurodelights.org. * Pre-register by emailing --- Form - Word Format --- Form - PDF Format --- to frontdesk@larzanderson.org or by calling (617)522-6547. * Become a member today and spectator admission at all our Lawn Events is free of charge. Memberships begin at $30 and are the best value if you plan to attend most of our events! Adult spectator admission is only $10 and $5 for children, seniors, and active military and includes admission to the museum. Children under 6 are free!

Where: Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton St, Brookline, Ma

When: 10am - 2pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-522-6547

Join us for Porchefest! Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 10am – 2pm! Sponsored by Porche Club of America [Northeast Chapter] * Car Registration is $20 * Breakfast and Lunch Menu will be available on-site from Euro Delights Catering for more information visit www.eurodelights.org. * Become a member today and spectator admission at all our Lawn Events is free of charge. Memberships begin at $30 and are the best value if you plan to attend most of our events! * For more information and to pre-register: Please email Steve Ross at slr944@aol.com Adult spectator admission is only $10 and $5 for children, seniors, and active military and includes admission to the museum. Children under 6 are free!

Where: Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton St, Brookline, Ma

When: 10am - 2pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-522-6547

Join us for European Motorcycle Day! Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 10am – 4pm! Sponsored by the Larz Anderson Auto Museum * Motorcycle Registration is $10 * Breakfast and Lunch Menu will be available on-site from Euro Delights Catering for more information visit www.eurodelights.org. * Pre-register by emailing the form (see below) to frontdesk@larzanderson.org or by calling (617)522-6547. * Become a member today and spectator admission at all our Lawn Events is free of charge. Memberships begin at $30 and are the best value if you plan to attend most of our events! For more information: Sheldon Steele – steele@larzanderson.org Download Registration Form from our website. Adult spectator admission is only $10 and $5 for children, seniors, and active military and includes admission to the museum. Children under 6 are free!

Where: Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton St, Brookline, Ma

When: 10am - 4pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-522-6547

2nd ANNUAL FENWAY PARK BRIDAL FESTIVAL Sunday, September 12 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Four (4) lucky couples will win a Fenway Park wedding ceremony!* Come see New England's best and brightest companies in today's wedding industry. See, touch, hear, compare and ask questions to qualified professionals. Plan your wedding at the Fenway Park Bridal Festival, "America's Most Beloved Ballpark". The Bridal Festival features: Vendor exhibits Fashion Show Raffle prizes Free parking at 73 Brookline Avenue lot (first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability) A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at Fenway Park's Gate B ticket window on the day of the event, however, you can save $5 per ticket by purchasing in advance. Get your tickets now! To reserve your exhibit space or for more information, call (617) 226-6791 or email fenwaybridalfestival@redsox.com

Where: Fenway Park, Gate B, Boston

When: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Contact: Event Website / (617) 226-6791

Women golfers and their friends are invited to participate The Home for Little Wanderers’ 3rd Annual Home in One Women’s Golf Tournament to benefit at-risk children and families in The Home’s programs across New England. Space is limited and participants are encouraged to register early. For registration or sponsorship opportunity information, visit www.thehome.org/homeinone or contact Jamille Benson at 617-927-0682. Registration is $300/person and $1,200/foursome. Cost includes a choice of a round of golf or golf lessons, in addition breakfast and lunch.

Where: Woodland Golf Club, 1897 Washington St., Auburndale, MA

When: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

Contact: Event Website / Contact Jamille Benson at (617) 927-0682

Did you know: There are approximately 100,000 homeless children and youth in the Bay State, about half of whom are under the age of six. Horizons for Homeless Children is seeking volunteers to interact and play with children living in family, teen parent, and domestic violence shelters in Greater Boston. Opportunities for play are critical to young children, and our Playspace Activity Leaders (PALs) help ensure that children who are homeless have a chance to learn and grow through play. A commitment of 2 hours a week for 6 months is required. UPCOMING TRAINING DATES: Saturday, September 25th 9:30am – 4:30pm Boston, MA To learn more about becoming a volunteer or to sign up for a training, please contact boston@horizonsforhomelesschildren or call (617) 445-1480. You can also visit our website at http://www.horizonsforhomelesschildren.org to fill out an application and view additional training dates.

Where: TBA, TBA, Boston

When: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 445-1480

Register today for the Chelmsford Free to Breathe® 5K Run/Walk and help raise public awareness and vital research funding to fight lung cancer. Together we can create hope for those affected by lung cancer, the number one cancer killer in Chelmsford. REGISTER: $20 online – closes September 22 (FreeToBreathe.org) $23 mail-in – closes September 20 $25 on event day – September 26 All proceeds help support the National Lung Cancer Partnership’s vital research, education and awareness programs. For more info go to FreeToBreathe.org. $20-25

Where: Chelmsford High School, ,, MA 01863, 200 Richardson Road, N. Chelmsford

When: Registration begins at 7:00 a.m., 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m.

Contact: Event Website / 608-233-7905

Dick Gregory entered the comedy scene in 1961 when Chicago’s Playboy Club booked him as a replacement comedian and his ability to win over the audience landed him a three year contract at the Club. By 1962, Gregory had become a nationally known headline performer, selling out nightclubs, making national television appearances, and recording comedy albums. Gregory’s acts drew on current events, especially focusing on racial issues. As an activist, Gregory took part in the Civil Rights Movement and used his celebrity status to draw attention to such issues as segregation and disfranchisement. In 1962, Gregory’s autobiography became the number one best-selling book in America and has sold over seven million copies over the decades. Gregory ran for president in 1968 as a write-in candidate for the Freedom and Peace Party and received 1.5 million votes. He has since released several books, CDs and DVDs. $25.00 - $32.00

Where: Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston

When: 4:00 PM

Contact: Event Website / (800) 745-3000

The evening will feature internationally renowned and locally celebrated artists from R&B, Jazz, Gospel, Latin,Folk, Bluegrass, Swing and Big Band. 9 time Grammy Award winner, legendary pianist and composer Eddie Palmieri with the Brian Lynch Quartet; Walter Beasley; Lavay Smith & Her Red HOt Skillet Lickers; Maysa; Sarah Jarosz; Soul Rebels Brass Band and much more (see website for full line up)

Where: Westin Copley Plaza, 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

When: 8pm - 2am

Contact: Event Website / (617) 442-8800 xt. 1285

Dates: November 5, 7m, 10, 12, 14m, 16, 2010 Time: Weeknights 7:30pm, Sunday matinees 3pm In this Puccini favorite, the tension and agony are reflected on a personal level in the passionate struggles of the imprisoned Cavaradossi and Tosca, his beautiful, jealous lover. There are few good choices when life, death, and dignity are on the line. Performed in Italian with projected English translation. Tickets start at $34.

Where: Citi Performing Arts Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA

When: 7:30pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 542-6772

Arts & craft items dvds, customed t-shits, fried chicken dinners, white elephant table, raffle

Where: Church of St. Augustine & St. Martin, 31 Lenox St., Boston, MA 02118

When: 10 am - 4 pm

Contact: Event Website

The Massachusetts Conference for Women will feature Judge Glenda Hatchett; Elizabeth Lesser, cofounder of the Omega Institute; and dozens of nationally recognized speakers who will share expertise on personal finance, career development, business and entrepreneurship, work-life balance, and much more. The Conference will also offer the ReWork Career Fair, an opportunity for networking, mentoring and resume critiquing. For more information, visit MAConferenceforWomen.org.

Where: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston

When: 7:30am - 5:00pm

Contact: Event Website

Dates: February 1, 2, 4, 5, 6m, 2011 Time: Weeknights 7:30pm, Sunday matinees 3pm Boston Lyric Opera presents Viktor Ullmann’s The Emperor of Atlantis, or Death Quits sung in English. An emperor unleashes total war. He orders destruction. He orders death. But Death…Well, Death doesn’t take orders. Now what? In 1943, composer Viktor Ullmann and poet Petr Kien were prisoners in the concentration camp Terezin, where they created this almost inconceivably wry and touching opera. They died at Auschwitz. Their opera survives—an allusive, haunting, texturally rich testament to their spirit. The performance will include the world premiere of a prologue, composed by Richard Beaudoin, and specially commissioned by Boston Lyric Opera. Music by Viktor Ullmann | Libretto by poet Petr Kien | Sung in English BLO premiere and new BLO production BLO’s Opera Annex is a fully staged production designed for an alternative space outside the traditional opera theater. Tickets start at $33.

Where: The Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, 527 Tremont Street, Boston, MA

When: 7:30pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-542-6772

Dates: March 11, 13m, 16, 18, 20m, 22, 2011 Time: Weeknights 7:30pm, Sunday matinees 3pm Boston Lyric Opera presents Handel’s Agrippina sung in Italian with projected English translation. Agrippina wants her rotten son to be the emperor of Rome. What’s a mother to do? She promises anything to everyone standing in her way: Nero himself, an ambitious courtesan, a general, a couple of fawning sycophants, and half the Roman Senate. Also her husband, current emperor Claudius. The numbers are staggering. No, really. Handel’s music soars. Come delight in his fresh musical invention and some crazy, hothouse humanity. Music by George Frideric Handel | Libretto by Vincenzo Grimani Sung in Italian with projected English translation A Glimmerglass Opera/New York City Opera production Tickets start at $34.

Where: Citi Performing Arts Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA

When: 7:30pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-542-6772

Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa kicks off Fourth of July Weekend with a Barbecue Buffet, pie-eating contests and cardboard boat races. For guests who enjoy down-home music, the Big Spike Bluegrass band will perform a toe-tapping extravaganza, while others can take in the view of New Hampshire’s White Mountains while tasting savory backyard barbecue at the outdoor buffet. The weekend will culminate with a bang-up fireworks celebration on Independence Day night. Room rates for Independence Day weekend start at $209 and include all Fourth of July weekend activities. $209

Where: Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa, 101 Mountain View Road, Whitefield, NH

When: July 5th

Contact: Event Website / 866.484.3843