So Sexy So Soon: Influences of the Media on Children
Wednesday, February 15 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge 02138
617-349-4409
Parents
Free
Dr. Diane Levin, Professor of Education at Wheelock College, Boston, and co-author of So Sexy So Soon, will be at the Cambridge Public Library to present a free workshop about the current sexual pressures on children and how adults can promote healthy development. Free childcare is available, but space is limited; please pre-register by calling 617-349-4409.
Mental Health: It’s a Family Affair
Wednesday, February 15 6:30pm-8pm
Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Theatre, 539 Tremont St., Boston,02116
617-426-5000
Free
The Boston Center for the Arts Dialogue series presents a panel discussion on the effect of mental illness on the family unit, featuring: Karen Blumfeld, former Director of the MADI Family Resource Center; Andy Nierenberg, MD , Psychiatrist and Director of the Bipolar Clinical and Research Program at MGH; Joel Pava, PhD, Director of Psychotherapy Services for the MGH Depression Clinical & Research Program; and Mark Zanger, NAMI patient advocate and family expert. The conversation will be moderated by Maurizio Fava, MD, Executive Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital.
Boston Neighborhood Lecture: Roslindale
Thursday, February 16 @ 12:15am
Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St., Boston, 02108
617-482-6439
All Ages
$6 (free for members)
Cathy Slade, President of the Roslindale Historical Society, will be at the Old South Meeting House to give a lecture on the Boston neighborhood of Roslindale, with stories of how the community has developed over the years.
Revolutionary Chocolate Demonstration
Friday, February 17 6pm-8pm
Old State House, 206 Washington St., Boston 02119
617-720-1713
$7.50
Stop by the Old State House any time between 6pm and 8pm on February 17th to watch an 18th Century chocolate making demonstration and learn about the history of chocolate in Boston. There will be samples to taste! Get Tickets
Free Family Music Night
Friday, February 17 5pm-6pm
Henry Bear’s Park, 17 White St., Porter Square, Cambridge
781-646-9400
Free
Henry Bear’s Park in Porter Square presents free family music nights on the third Friday of every month, with programs that consist of puppets, singing, dancing, game playing and refreshments. This month’s event will have a Spanish culture theme and will feature ABC Spanish in Motion.
Eyes on Owls: A Live Presentation
Saturday, February 18 1pm-5pm
Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge 02138
617-547-7105
$12/Adults, $3/Children
The Mount Auburn Cemetery presents Eyes on Owls, an educational lecture about the various owls of the world, including those native to New England. Naturalist, Marcia Wilson and photographer, Mark Wilson will teach you how to discover owls in their habitats without interrupting them and will also introduce 6 live owls as special guests for the talk. Buy Tickets
Safe Love Dance and Health Fair for Teens
Saturday, February 18 6pm-10:30pm
Dorchester Multi-Service Center, 1353 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester
617-740-2488
Ages 13-18
Free
The Safe Love Dance and Health Fair is designed for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18, and will feature resources for services in the community related to healthy eating, healthy relationships, safe sex, self-confidence, and more. The health fair will occur from 6pm to 8pm, followed by a dance from 8pm-10:30pm.
February School Vacation Week @ the USS Constitution Museum
Saturday, Feb. 18-Sunday, Feb. 26 10am-5pm
USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard, Bldg 22, Charlestown 02129
617-426-1812
Free (Donations requested)
The USS Constitution Museum presents “A Model of a Good Time”, a February School Vacation Week program offering a variety of activities for the family. Hands on workshops include caulking, or waterproofing, a ship, quill pen demonstrations, scavenger hunts and the 33rd Annual Ship Model Show, which will be set up in the theater.
The Cat’s Pajamas: Live
Sunday, February 19 @ 10:30am
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline 02446
617-734-2500
Ages 3+
$9.75/Adults, $7.75/Kids
The Cat’s Pajamas will be at the Coolidge Corner Theatre with a performance that combines stories, comedy, puppets, props, and a live band, playing rock n’ roll music for kids. Tickets