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posted by: robert
Music, Art, Film, Dance, Theatre, Activities, Talks... I look for
any interesting performances & happenings around Boston area
that cost $10 or less.
I email a weekly list, and I post some 'highlights' here. So if you
like what I'm doing, you can subscribe at *cheapthrillsboston -
you know what- gmail.com* and get the whole enchilada; or check out my
blog.
Feel free to post about cheap stuff around Boston or whatever...
Thanks! ~rob
Recent Buzz
A Bit o' Weekend Fun...
Here are some ideas for the weekend. I hope the formatting is
okay... Enjoy!
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FRI 9/5
6pm
Eli Paperboy Reed & The True Loves
at Newbury Comics, North Market Building, Fanueil Hall, Boston
FREE
Eli and the band are playing for about 30 minutes after work. Not a bad way to start the weekend... I haven't been to the new store, but it should be easy to find.
FRI 9/5
7pm
Annual "Under The Stars: International Movie Nights"
at Parking Lot, Behind the Old Fire Station, 165 Broadway, Somerville
(East Somerville)
FREE
East Somerville Main Streets presents a free international cinematic street party with live Brazilian Bossa Nova music, DJ Vector, and more.
Movie, " Deus E Brasileiro (God is Brazilian)", starts at 8pm
FRI 9/5
7pm to 11pm
" Triple Feature": Night of Photography, Film, and Music
at The Marston, 155 Middlesex Street, Lowell
FREE
A photo exhibit, a documentary, and some jazz.
FRI 9/5
Door 8pm
The Dirty Truckers (11:30pm), The Kickbacks (10:30pm), AM Stereo (9:30pm)
at Church, 69 Kilmarnock St, Boston (Fenway)
$10 / 21+
My music pick for Friday night. Honest-to-goodness, vibrant rock 'n roll. Three great bands that might remind you of the Stones, Replacements, Tom Petty, etc. at various times. Good times!
FRI 9/5
The Tampoffs (11:45pm), Menthols (10:45pm), Black Clouds (9:45pm), The Maintainers (9pm)
at Abbey Lounge, 3 Beacon St, Somerville (Inman Sq)
FREE
The Weekly Dig has put everyone on the guest list for some garage-rock...
FRI 9/5 and SAT 9/6
4pm to 10pm
Annual " Viva la Vinal Festival"
at Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave, Somerville (near Union Sq)
FREE, donations accepted
Tentative schedule:
Friday:
4:30pm: Chris Wilhelm/ Samuel Kirk
6pm: Rex Complex
6:45pm: Ian Fitzgerald
7:30pm: Lunatic Fringe
8:15pm: Audrey Ryan
9:00pm: La Tuza Saturday:
4pm: Girl Authority
5pm: Bridget and the Squares
5:45pm: Thunderpants Johnson’s Hillbilly Orchestra
6:30pm: Sophie Innerfield
7:15pm: Gretel
8:00pm: Siwat
8:45pm: The Accident That Led Me to the World FRI 9/5 to SUN 9/7
7:30pm
Films at the Gate 2008
at Vacant Lot near Chinatown Gate, about 10 Hudson St, Boston (Chinatown)
FREE
Hot martial-arts action under the stars or under the clouds. I didn't see info about a possible rain night for Saturday, but maybe the storm will have already passed.
I wrote about it in my blog. All movies are presented with the original Chinese audio (including English subtitles), which must improve all of the screenings. There are some folding chairs, but you're encouraged to bring your own seat if you really want it. And you don't need to bring enough crab rangoon to share with everyone...
FRI 9/5 to SUN 9/7
All Day
Brimfield Antique Show
at Brimfield Fairgrounds, take Mass Pike West to Route 20 West (Exit 9), Brimfield
Most FREE, some $5
Every year this little Western MA town becomes engorged with antique sellers and hunters. Quite a spectacle, and you may spend a lot of money -- or find the deal of your life!
I'm thinking about going, so I found this site with some tips.
FRI 9/5 to SUN 9/7
Various Times
Boston Charter Day
Various Locations
FREE
There's an emphasis on Native American history this year.
FRI 9/5 to SUN 9/7
8pm (SUN: 2pm)
" Cloud 9"
at Zack Box Theatre, Downstairs, 8 The Fenway, Boston ( Boston Conservatory)
FREE
The students are coming back, and free theatre abounds. In this two-act play, one half of the action occurs in colonial Africa of the 19th century and concludes in present-day (relatively) London. Because theatre can be experimental, some characters seem to travel in time. I wouldn't get hung up on that, except perhaps to see it as comment on the issues of gender and sexuality over history.
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SAT 9/6
4pm to 8pm
Caliente! Latin Festival
at City Hall Plaza, Boston (Govt Center)
FREE
Salsa great and headliner Tito Rojas is joined by: AfroBrazil, Ballistic, Ery y Bullet, Ritmo en Accion, Achuira, Bajucol, and Alto Honor.
SAT 9/6
Noon to 4pm
Live Painting w/ Retna, Revok, Saber
Feat: DJ Red Foxx
at Karmaloop, 160 Newbury St, Boston (Back Bay)
FREE
Just hang out and have fun. Watch some live art.
Boost Mobile will be giving out info, so I'm guessing there'll be some refreshments of some kind...
SAT 9/6
9:30pm
Magic Christian, Muck and The Mires, Parallel Project, Fox Pass
at Middle East - Upstairs, 472 Mass Ave, Cambridge (Central Sq)
$9 advance / $10 day of show / 18+
Okay. So Magic Christian includes the guitarist & songwriter of Flamin' Groovies, bassist of The Plimsouls, and drummer of Blondie!
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SUN 9/7
2pm to 5pm
" Swiss Beach Day at the Charles"
at Weeks pedestrian bridge, Memorial Drive side, near Dewolf St, Cambridge
FREE
Okay, there's no swimming, but other river-side fun and free stuff will be there to encourage the future swimming in the Charles...
SUN 9/7
3pm to 7pm
Somerville Rock and Roll Yard Sale
at Union Sq Plaza, Somerville (nexus of Somerville Ave, Washington St, Bow St)
FREE
New - Rain Date.
Pretty much what it sounds like: Rock stuff for sale like records, CD's, memorabilia, old tongue piercings...
SUN 9/7
8:00pm
Devil Music Ensemble, " Red Heroine": Silent Film w/ Live Music
at Union Square Plaza
FREE
New - Rain Date.
This is a real gem, because it's a 70-year-old silent film, which is one of the oldest surviving martial-arts movies. Devil Music Ensemble have provided live soundtracks for many silents. They're in the middle of a tour with "Red Heroine" (and includes a stop in Chinatown on Friday night.) I doubt the music will sound much like the original score, but this should be a cool experience.
One of the DME guys described their score to The Phoenix as, "a blend of Chinese folk music and ’70s-era kung fu funk." Alright!
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FRI 9/5
6pm
Eli Paperboy Reed & The True Loves
at Newbury Comics, North Market Building, Fanueil Hall, Boston
FREE
Eli and the band are playing for about 30 minutes after work. Not a bad way to start the weekend... I haven't been to the new store, but it should be easy to find.
FRI 9/5
7pm
Annual "Under The Stars: International Movie Nights"
at Parking Lot, Behind the Old Fire Station, 165 Broadway, Somerville
(East Somerville)
FREE
East Somerville Main Streets presents a free international cinematic street party with live Brazilian Bossa Nova music, DJ Vector, and more.
Movie, " Deus E Brasileiro (God is Brazilian)", starts at 8pm
FRI 9/5
7pm to 11pm
" Triple Feature": Night of Photography, Film, and Music
at The Marston, 155 Middlesex Street, Lowell
FREE
A photo exhibit, a documentary, and some jazz.
FRI 9/5
Door 8pm
The Dirty Truckers (11:30pm), The Kickbacks (10:30pm), AM Stereo (9:30pm)
at Church, 69 Kilmarnock St, Boston (Fenway)
$10 / 21+
My music pick for Friday night. Honest-to-goodness, vibrant rock 'n roll. Three great bands that might remind you of the Stones, Replacements, Tom Petty, etc. at various times. Good times!
FRI 9/5
The Tampoffs (11:45pm), Menthols (10:45pm), Black Clouds (9:45pm), The Maintainers (9pm)
at Abbey Lounge, 3 Beacon St, Somerville (Inman Sq)
FREE
The Weekly Dig has put everyone on the guest list for some garage-rock...
FRI 9/5 and SAT 9/6
4pm to 10pm
Annual " Viva la Vinal Festival"
at Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave, Somerville (near Union Sq)
FREE, donations accepted
Tentative schedule:
Friday:
4:30pm: Chris Wilhelm/ Samuel Kirk
6pm: Rex Complex
6:45pm: Ian Fitzgerald
7:30pm: Lunatic Fringe
8:15pm: Audrey Ryan
9:00pm: La Tuza Saturday:
4pm: Girl Authority
5pm: Bridget and the Squares
5:45pm: Thunderpants Johnson’s Hillbilly Orchestra
6:30pm: Sophie Innerfield
7:15pm: Gretel
8:00pm: Siwat
8:45pm: The Accident That Led Me to the World FRI 9/5 to SUN 9/7
7:30pm
Films at the Gate 2008
at Vacant Lot near Chinatown Gate, about 10 Hudson St, Boston (Chinatown)
FREE
Hot martial-arts action under the stars or under the clouds. I didn't see info about a possible rain night for Saturday, but maybe the storm will have already passed.
I wrote about it in my blog. All movies are presented with the original Chinese audio (including English subtitles), which must improve all of the screenings. There are some folding chairs, but you're encouraged to bring your own seat if you really want it. And you don't need to bring enough crab rangoon to share with everyone...
FRI 9/5 to SUN 9/7
All Day
Brimfield Antique Show
at Brimfield Fairgrounds, take Mass Pike West to Route 20 West (Exit 9), Brimfield
Most FREE, some $5
Every year this little Western MA town becomes engorged with antique sellers and hunters. Quite a spectacle, and you may spend a lot of money -- or find the deal of your life!
I'm thinking about going, so I found this site with some tips.
FRI 9/5 to SUN 9/7
Various Times
Boston Charter Day
Various Locations
FREE
There's an emphasis on Native American history this year.
FRI 9/5 to SUN 9/7
8pm (SUN: 2pm)
" Cloud 9"
at Zack Box Theatre, Downstairs, 8 The Fenway, Boston ( Boston Conservatory)
FREE
The students are coming back, and free theatre abounds. In this two-act play, one half of the action occurs in colonial Africa of the 19th century and concludes in present-day (relatively) London. Because theatre can be experimental, some characters seem to travel in time. I wouldn't get hung up on that, except perhaps to see it as comment on the issues of gender and sexuality over history.
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SAT 9/6
4pm to 8pm
Caliente! Latin Festival
at City Hall Plaza, Boston (Govt Center)
FREE
Salsa great and headliner Tito Rojas is joined by: AfroBrazil, Ballistic, Ery y Bullet, Ritmo en Accion, Achuira, Bajucol, and Alto Honor.
SAT 9/6
Noon to 4pm
Live Painting w/ Retna, Revok, Saber
Feat: DJ Red Foxx
at Karmaloop, 160 Newbury St, Boston (Back Bay)
FREE
Just hang out and have fun. Watch some live art.
Boost Mobile will be giving out info, so I'm guessing there'll be some refreshments of some kind...
SAT 9/6
9:30pm
Magic Christian, Muck and The Mires, Parallel Project, Fox Pass
at Middle East - Upstairs, 472 Mass Ave, Cambridge (Central Sq)
$9 advance / $10 day of show / 18+
Okay. So Magic Christian includes the guitarist & songwriter of Flamin' Groovies, bassist of The Plimsouls, and drummer of Blondie!
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SUN 9/7
2pm to 5pm
" Swiss Beach Day at the Charles"
at Weeks pedestrian bridge, Memorial Drive side, near Dewolf St, Cambridge
FREE
Okay, there's no swimming, but other river-side fun and free stuff will be there to encourage the future swimming in the Charles...
SUN 9/7
3pm to 7pm
Somerville Rock and Roll Yard Sale
at Union Sq Plaza, Somerville (nexus of Somerville Ave, Washington St, Bow St)
FREE
New - Rain Date.
Pretty much what it sounds like: Rock stuff for sale like records, CD's, memorabilia, old tongue piercings...
SUN 9/7
8:00pm
Devil Music Ensemble, " Red Heroine": Silent Film w/ Live Music
at Union Square Plaza
FREE
New - Rain Date.
This is a real gem, because it's a 70-year-old silent film, which is one of the oldest surviving martial-arts movies. Devil Music Ensemble have provided live soundtracks for many silents. They're in the middle of a tour with "Red Heroine" (and includes a stop in Chinatown on Friday night.) I doubt the music will sound much like the original score, but this should be a cool experience.
One of the DME guys described their score to The Phoenix as, "a blend of Chinese folk music and ’70s-era kung fu funk." Alright!
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FRI 9/5
6pm
Eli Paperboy Reed & The True Loves
at Newbury Comics, North Market Building, Fanueil Hall, Boston
FREE
Eli and the band are playing for about 30 minutes after work. Not a bad way to start the weekend... I haven't been to the new store, but it should be easy to find.
FRI 9/5
7pm
Annual "Under The Stars: International Movie Nights"
at Parking Lot, Behind the Old Fire Station, 165 Broadway, Somerville
(East Somerville)
FREE
East Somerville Main Streets presents a free international cinematic street party with live Brazilian Bossa Nova music, DJ Vector, and more.
Movie, " Deus E Brasileiro (God is Brazilian)", starts at 8pm
FRI 9/5
7pm to 11pm
" Triple Feature": Night of Photography, Film, and Music
at The Marston, 155 Middlesex Street, Lowell
FREE
A photo exhibit, a documentary, and some jazz.
FRI 9/5
Door 8pm
The Dirty Truckers (11:30pm), The Kickbacks (10:30pm), AM Stereo (9:30pm)
at Church, 69 Kilmarnock St, Boston (Fenway)
$10 / 21+
My music pick for Friday night. Honest-to-goodness, vibrant rock 'n roll. Three great bands that might remind you of the Stones, Replacements, Tom Petty, etc. at various times. Good times!
FRI 9/5
The Tampoffs (11:45pm), Menthols (10:45pm), Black Clouds (9:45pm), The Maintainers (9pm)
at Abbey Lounge, 3 Beacon St, Somerville (Inman Sq)
FREE
The Weekly Dig has put everyone on the guest list for some garage-rock...
FRI 9/5 and SAT 9/6
4pm to 10pm
Annual " Viva la Vinal Festival"
at Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave, Somerville (near Union Sq)
FREE, donations accepted
Tentative schedule:
Friday:
4:30pm: Chris Wilhelm/ Samuel Kirk
6pm: Rex Complex
6:45pm: Ian Fitzgerald
7:30pm: Lunatic Fringe
8:15pm: Audrey Ryan
9:00pm: La Tuza Saturday:
4pm: Girl Authority
5pm: Bridget and the Squares
5:45pm: Thunderpants Johnson’s Hillbilly Orchestra
6:30pm: Sophie Innerfield
7:15pm: Gretel
8:00pm: Siwat
8:45pm: The Accident That Led Me to the World FRI 9/5 to SUN 9/7
7:30pm
Films at the Gate 2008
at Vacant Lot near Chinatown Gate, about 10 Hudson St, Boston (Chinatown)
FREE
Hot martial-arts action under the stars or under the clouds. I didn't see info about a possible rain night for Saturday, but maybe the storm will have already passed.
I wrote about it in my blog. All movies are presented with the original Chinese audio (including English subtitles), which must improve all of the screenings. There are some folding chairs, but you're encouraged to bring your own seat if you really want it. And you don't need to bring enough crab rangoon to share with everyone...
FRI 9/5 to SUN 9/7
All Day
Brimfield Antique Show
at Brimfield Fairgrounds, take Mass Pike West to Route 20 West (Exit 9), Brimfield
Most FREE, some $5
Every year this little Western MA town becomes engorged with antique sellers and hunters. Quite a spectacle, and you may spend a lot of money -- or find the deal of your life!
I'm thinking about going, so I found this site with some tips.
FRI 9/5 to SUN 9/7
Various Times
Boston Charter Day
Various Locations
FREE
There's an emphasis on Native American history this year.
FRI 9/5 to SUN 9/7
8pm (SUN: 2pm)
" Cloud 9"
at Zack Box Theatre, Downstairs, 8 The Fenway, Boston ( Boston Conservatory)
FREE
The students are coming back, and free theatre abounds. In this two-act play, one half of the action occurs in colonial Africa of the 19th century and concludes in present-day (relatively) London. Because theatre can be experimental, some characters seem to travel in time. I wouldn't get hung up on that, except perhaps to see it as comment on the issues of gender and sexuality over history.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
SAT 9/6
4pm to 8pm
Caliente! Latin Festival
at City Hall Plaza, Boston (Govt Center)
FREE
Salsa great and headliner Tito Rojas is joined by: AfroBrazil, Ballistic, Ery y Bullet, Ritmo en Accion, Achuira, Bajucol, and Alto Honor.
SAT 9/6
Noon to 4pm
Live Painting w/ Retna, Revok, Saber
Feat: DJ Red Foxx
at Karmaloop, 160 Newbury St, Boston (Back Bay)
FREE
Just hang out and have fun. Watch some live art.
Boost Mobile will be giving out info, so I'm guessing there'll be some refreshments of some kind...
SAT 9/6
9:30pm
Magic Christian, Muck and The Mires, Parallel Project, Fox Pass
at Middle East - Upstairs, 472 Mass Ave, Cambridge (Central Sq)
$9 advance / $10 day of show / 18+
Okay. So Magic Christian includes the guitarist & songwriter of Flamin' Groovies, bassist of The Plimsouls, and drummer of Blondie!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
SUN 9/7
2pm to 5pm
" Swiss Beach Day at the Charles"
at Weeks pedestrian bridge, Memorial Drive side, near Dewolf St, Cambridge
FREE
Okay, there's no swimming, but other river-side fun and free stuff will be there to encourage the future swimming in the Charles...
SUN 9/7
3pm to 7pm
Somerville Rock and Roll Yard Sale
at Union Sq Plaza, Somerville (nexus of Somerville Ave, Washington St, Bow St)
FREE
New - Rain Date.
Pretty much what it sounds like: Rock stuff for sale like records, CD's, memorabilia, old tongue piercings...
SUN 9/7
8:00pm
Devil Music Ensemble, " Red Heroine": Silent Film w/ Live Music
at Union Square Plaza
FREE
New - Rain Date.
This is a real gem, because it's a 70-year-old silent film, which is one of the oldest surviving martial-arts movies. Devil Music Ensemble have provided live soundtracks for many silents. They're in the middle of a tour with "Red Heroine" (and includes a stop in Chinatown on Friday night.) I doubt the music will sound much like the original score, but this should be a cool experience.
One of the DME guys described their score to The Phoenix as, "a blend of Chinese folk music and ’70s-era kung fu funk." Alright!
Jeff
Greg Greenway and John Flynn, Somerville, 9/20, special price for Tufts students + -
$10 for Tufts students (with ID).
Jeff
River Sing + -
RiverSing
Bridging the Charles with Voice and Light
Sunday, September 21, 2008
5:00pm: Pre-show Festivities in Harvard Square
6:00pm: Communal Singing along the Charles
Free!
Celebrate the first day of fall at the 5th annual RiverSing, a free giant community sing along the banks of the Charles. Spread your picnic blanket and join thousands of singers – and musical guest artists - gathered to celebrate the new season with music, light and song.
Raymond
Free Concerts at Perks Coffeehouse this weekend! + -
www.myspace.com/raymondbrady
Thursday September 4th. Bob Bradshaw
Event listing: http://going.com/bradshaw
Friday September 5th. Barry Putterman & Greg Lee
Event listing: http://going.com/putterman
Perks Coffeehouse
685 Washington Street
Norwood MA 02062
781-762-5565
Remember, Come Early, Come Hungry, The Kitchen Is Open!
Jeff
24th Annual Bread and Roses Festival, 9/1 + -
Free!
Raymond
Free Concerts at Perks Coffeehouse this weekend! + -
www.myspace.com/raymondbrady
Thursday August 28th. Julie Dougherty
Event listing: http://going.com/juliedougherty1
Friday August 29th. Ian Heikel
Event listing: http://going.com/ianh
Perks Coffeehouse
685 Washington Street
Norwood MA 02062
781-762-5565
Remember, Come Early, Come Hungry, The Kitchen Is Open!
Paine
SACCO AND VANZETTI THIRD ANNUAL MARCH AND RALLY + -
Sat 8/23 (1PM) @ Copley Square
Boylston St. and Dartmouth St. Boston, MA 02116
Cost: free(dom - yours)
Official Site: http://saccoandvanzetti.org
http://boston.going.com/event-374858;...
Jeff
Atwoods now charging a cover? + -
This was posted yesterday at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthEa...
Maybe a "cheap thrills" member has an answer?
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Atwoods now charging a cover?
From the current Peter Mulvey Newsletter
If you happen to live in Massachusetts, I'm stealing into the region for a short flurry of activity: Tuesday I'll be at Atwoods Tavern in Somerville, playing with Goody and Mike and Lou (the band on most of my records). ...
http://www.petermulvey.com
http://myspace.com/petermulvey
TOUR SCHEDULE 8/19 CAMBRIDGE, MA Atwood's Tavern 617.864.2792 9pm, $10
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Does anyone know if this is a one time charge due to the musicians coming from out of town/added expenses, or is this a policy change?
robert
RE: Atwoods now charging a cover? + -
~r
Peace
Peace Abbey August Events + -
robert
Cheap Weekend Fun... + -
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FRI 8/ 15
7:30pm
Ho-Ag, Clawjob, Serious Geniuses, Bread & Roses, Dr. and Mrs. Vandertrampp
at Papercut Zine Library / The Democracy Center, 45 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge
$5 to $10 Suggested Donation / All Ages
Incredibly good line-up and a totally new band (Dr. and Mrs. Vandertrampp). Clawjob will probably play all their new 6-song release, "Manifest Destiny".
No alcohol, but a bar is close by...
On SAT 8/16, there's the Papercut Indoor Yard Sale fundraiser from 10AM-5PM at the same location.
FRI 8/15
Muy Cansado (11:45pm), Prime Movers (10:45pm), Diamond Mines (9:45pm), The New Dumb (9pm)
at Abbey Lounge, 3 Beacon St, Somerville (Inman Sq)
$8
Oh, crap! This is an awesome line-up too.
FRI 8/15
Jason Bennett & The Resistance (11:30pm), Art & Photo Auction (11pm), Vagiant (10:15pm), Confront (9pm)
at Church, 69 Kilmarnock St, Boston (Fenway)
FREE / 21+
No cover, but donations are requested to benefit the Mission Hill Little League. (And more good bands!)
FRI 8/15
9pm
" Paradosaurus Wreck": Music, Fashion, Dance, Art
w/ Deer Tick, Flaming Fire, Andre Obin
at VFW George Dilboy Post, 371 Summer St, Somerville (Davis Sq)
$10 / 21+
This looks like a lot of fun with 3 disparate music acts... a fashion show by: Stormcloud, Bring Rainbows, Joy Adams, Julia Ramsey, BECKY*, Karovan... (video) art by The New Factographers... and nasty grooves by someone known as DJ Phil (and others?)...
Dress like awesome! Sillydance! Make out! Drink fun into your stomach! Full bar staffed by veterans who fought for our right to party.FRI 8/15 to SUN 8/17
8pm (SUN: 3pm)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
at Boston Playwrights Theatre, 949 Comm Ave, Boston (BU campus)
FREE
Yes, I know. More free Shakespeare, but this is a funny retooling of all his plays in about 97 minutes. This play is supposed to be hilarious, and the people putting it on have done some very cool projects in the past (and are doing this and will do more cool plays)...
No reservations are needed, but seating is limited. At least it can't be rained out.
FRI 8/15 to SUN 8/17
7pm (Sun: 4pm)
" Romeo and Juliet"
at Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave, Somerville (near Union Sq)
FREE
A newish group called "The Lonesome Coyote Theater" presents a minimalist outdoor production of the classic play with no set or costumes. Does true love really need that stuff?
Update: I went last night, and this was exceptionally good! The way it's presented brings the play to life in a way that speaks to a contemporary audience. Tip: Bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
(Unfortunately when they said "no costumes", the women were still wearing clothes...)
"To check on weather cancellations, call: 978-314-6403"
FRI 8/15 to SUN 8/17
Various Times
Bicycle Film Festival
at Various Locations
$10 per program
The national Bicycle Film Festival is coming to town for the first time. All sorts of of bikes and biking are represented in 6 programs of shorts -- and some long-forms. Tickets for screenings are available online (including a $27 festival pass for all 6 screenings).
FRI 8/15
7pm
"Greatest Hits"
9pm
"Bike Car"
at Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville
$10 eachSAT 8/16
1pm
"Road to Roubaix"
4pm
"Pedal"
6:30pm
"Fun Bike Shorts"
9pm
"Urban Bike Shorts"
at Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave, Boston (Seaport/South Boston) $10 each
10pm
"Bikes Rock!" After Party
Team Robespierre, Truman Peyote, DJ Etan, DJ Mark Pearson
at Great Scott, 1222 Comm Ave, Allston
$8 (FREE w/ BFF Ticket) / 21+SUN 8/17
11:30am
Urban Bike Ride & Bike-in Brunch
start at Christian Science Center Plaza, 175 Huntington Ave, Boston
to Grand, 374 Somerville Ave, Somerville (Union Sq)
FREE
Looks like a ride around Boston then a free meal waiting at the end...Valet bicycle parking provided by MassBike at all screenings.
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SAT 8/16
10am to 5:30pm
Cambridge Discovery Days
at Various Locations around Cambridge
FREE
Learn about Cambridge History in approximately one hour tours/presentations...
SAT 8/16
1:30pm
Revolutionary Water Gun Battle
Location revealed in registration confirmation email, Somewhere around Boston
FREE
You need to register by 6pm on FRI 8/15. See the post below.
FYI: On 8/16/1777, American forces won the Revolutionary War Battle of Bennington, Vt.
SAT 8/16
2pm to 4pm
Susan Tiberghien, " From Journal Entry to Personal Essay"
at Grub Street, 160 Boylston, 4th floor, Boston (Boston Common)
FREE
Umm... There's a difference between a journal entry and a personal essay...?
(Maybe I should go.)
SAT 8/16
4pm to 6:30ish
Field Trip #6
Feat: Nmperign, Baba Yaga, Earth People Orchestra, Dan Blakeslee, The Accident That Led Me To The World
meet at Green Street T Stop, about 150 Green St, Jamaica Plain
FREE
The last Field Trip! Listen to good music, take a little walk, listen to more good music, take a little walk. Repeat.
SAT 8/16
7pm to 9:30pm
KC and The Sunshine Band, Ball in the House
at Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade, Storrow Dr, Boston
FREE
Disco party by the river!
SAT 8/16
9pm
+/-, Broken River Prophet, Animal Hospital, Ba-Na-Nas
at Middle East - Upstairs, 472 Mass Ave, Cambridge (Central Sq)
$9 advance / $10 day of show / 18+
+/- and Broken River Prophet are very good. Am not so excited by Animal Hospital and Ba-Na-Nas, but there's a Cupcake Happy Hour from 9pm to 10pm (while supplies last) from Somerville's Kickass Cupcakes!! (Ba-Na-Nas should be entertaining, and Animal Hospital is on the opposite side of the "energy" spectrum...)
SAT 8/16
Black Mosettes (Midnight), The Territories (11pm), The Lyres (10pm), Ted Wyman (9pm)
at Cantab Lounge / Club Bohemia, 738 Mass Ave, Cambridge (Central Sq)
$8
The Lyres can be enough reason to go to a rock show, and Black Mosettes sound pretty good.
SAT 8/16 and SUN 8/17
Happy Tax Holiday weekend!
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SUN 8/17
10am to 5pm
August Moon Festival
near Chinatown Gateway, about 50 Harrison Ave, Boston
FREE to walk around and watch
SUN 8/17
4pm to 6pm
" Visionaries, Radical Thinkers, and Agents of Change": Walking Tour
meet at Main Gate, Forest Hills Cemetery, 95 Forest Hills Ave, Jamaica Plain
$9
Join Dee Morris for a new tour exploring some of the extraordinary people at Forest Hills who helped shape the course of American life in the 19th century: abolitionists, suffragists, educators and spiritualists – as well as pioneering inventors, philosophers and artists whose creativity transformed the world around them.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring water; this is a 2-hour walk (with frequent stops) over varied terrain. SUN 8/17
4pm to 9pm
India Day
at Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade, Storrow Dr, Boston
FREE to walk around and watch
SUN 8/17
10pm
Ryan Lee Crosby & Friends
Feat: Tony The Bookie, Mr. Sister, Mike Fiore
at Toad, 1912 Mass Ave, Cambridge (Porter Sq)
FREE