College Night at the Science Museum
Monday, September 19 5pm
Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston, 02114
617-723-2500
Free w/ College ID
The Museum of Science will offer college students free admission on September 19th from 5pm until close. With a valid student I.D., visitors will have access to the Omni & 3-D Digital Cinema Films, Theater of Electricity Shows, Boston Duck Tours, mini-Segway tours, live presentations, prize raffles, and background music provided by on-site DJs from Kiss 108FM.
Free Arts Marketing Seminar
Tuesday, September 20 @ 9am
Cambridge Arts Council, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Cambridge
617-349-4380
Free
Cambridge Arts Council and ArtsBoston present a free arts marketing seminar with Eugene Carr (CEO) and Michelle Paul (Product Manager) of Patron Technology, who will discuss their recently published book, Breaking the Fifth Wall: Rethinking Arts Marketing for the 21st Century. Register for the free lecture.
Free Poetry Writing Workshop
Tuesday, September 20 7-8:30pm
Trident Booksellers & Café, 338 Newbury St., Boston 02115
617-267-8688
Free
On September 20th and every other Tuesday thereafter until further notice, poet Adam Stone will lead a poetry writing workshop at Trident Booksellers & Café. All levels and poetry styles are welcome.
Craig Thompson to Discuss New Graphic Novel
Wednesday, September 21 @ 6pm
Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, 02138
617-661-1515
$5
Craig Thompson, award winning author of Blankets, will be at the Brattle Theatre to discuss his latest graphic novel, Habibi, a love story which is said to follow a theme similar to that of Arabian Nights. Habibi is Thompson’s first graphic novel in seven years. Tickets go on sale September 1st.
Expert Physicist Defends Science
Wednesday, September 21 @ 7pm
Museum of Science, Cahners Theater, 1 Science Park, Boston 02114
617-723-2500
Free
As part of the Lowell Series on Physics, the Museum of Science presents Lisa Randall, PhD, renowned physicist and expert on particle physics (the study of the smallest objects we know of) and cosmology (the study of the largest objects we know of), who will discuss and sign copies of her book Knocking on Heaven’s Door. Frank B. Baird, Jr., Professor of Science at Harvard University, will join her in conversation. Tickets for this event are free, but limited. Advanced registration will start on September 7t; sign up to reserve your seat or show up at the museum lobby on the day of the event where tickets will be given out on a first come, first served basis.
Forum Discussion: Cutting Edge Corporate Giving
Thursday, September 22 6:30pm-8pm
Suffolk Law School, Main Function Hall, 120 Tremont St., Boston 02108
617-557-2007
Free
Ford Hall Forum presents Cutting Edge Corporate Giving, a discussion on corporate philanthropy, which will highlight new trends and identify those that are becoming obsolete. Participating in the forum talk will be: Stacy Palmer, Editor of the Chronicle of Philanthropy; Dr. Len Schlesinger, President of Babson University; and Jim Koch, Founder of The Boston Beer Company. The conversation will be moderated by George Donnelly, Editor of the Boston Business Journal.
Free Expo: Products & Technologies that Change People’s Lives
Friday, September 23 8am-5pm
Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St., Boston 02115
617-954-2000
All Ages
Free
The Products & Technologies That Change People’s Lives Conference and Free Expo will feature demonstrations, speakers, info booths, and more in hope of spreading knowledge and awareness about current products and technologies that are greatly enhancing the lives of people with disabilities, as well as the elderly, in four main areas: Home, Work, Learning and Fitness. Register to attend for free.
Hip Hop Dance Demo @ the Frog Pond
Saturday, September 24
Times TBA
Frog Pond, Boston Common, Boston
617-635-2120
All Ages
Free
The Frog Pond at the Boston Common presents a performance and interactive demonstration, where hip-hop dancers and choreographers will show members of the public various ways they can use dance to improve their general health and fitness. Check back here for updates.
Somerville Fluff Festival
Saturday, September 24 3pm-7pm
Union Square, Somerville
617-625-6600 x2985
All Ages
Free
The 6th Annual Fluff Festival, aka “What the Fluff”, will celebrate the invention of Marshmallow Fluff, which was created in Union Square in 1917 by Archibald Query. Along with multiple opportunities to taste a very wide range of creative fluff concoctions, the event will offer live musical entertainment, a fluff cooking contest, activities for kids, and more. In case of rain, the “What the Fluff” festival will be rescheduled for Sunday, September 25th.
Phantom Gourmet Food Festival
Saturday, September 24 Noon-4pm
Lansdowne & Ipswich Streets (by Fenway Park)
Ages 21+
$40/in advance; $50/Day of event
The Phantom Gourmet presents a giant afternoon Food Festival to take place in the streets, bars, and clubs around Fenway Park. Ticket holders will have access to 100 food samplings, entrance to the streets and bars, and admission to nightclub parties. Beverages are not included with tickets. Also, if you want to fit in, Phantom Gourmet recommends you wear something purple. Get tickets online or from a participating restaurant.
Harbor ArtsFest 2011
Saturday, September 24 Noon-6pm
Harbor Arts, 256 Marginal St., Boston, 02101
617-568-0000
All Ages
Free
Harbor Arts will host a day of festivities in celebration of the one year anniversary of one of their public art exhibitions. The event is free to attend and will feature food and drinks, live music, kids’ activities, performing artists, and plenty of artwork on display.
Emerging Trends 4th Annual Fashion Show
Saturday, September 24 8pm
Cyclorama at Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., Boston 02116
617-426-5000
$50-$175
As part of Boston Fashion Week 2011, The SYNERGY Events presents the 4th Annual Emerging Trends Fashion Show, which will showcase some of the best emerging designers in the fashion industry. Project Runway contestants, Jerry Tam, Maya Luz, and Keith Lissner (The Fashion Show, Bravo TV) also plan to be in attendance.
Boloco Block Party
Sunday, September 25 8am-7pm
City Hall Plaza, Boston
617-262-3424
All Ages
Free
The Boloco Block Party will take place alongside the Boston Hub on Wheels Citiwide Ride, a community bike ride through throughout and around Boston neighborhoods, historical sites and along Storrow Drive, which will be closed off to cars. The TDBank Mayor’s Cup Cycling Race will also occur as part of this group of events. The Block Party will be centralized around Boston’s City Hall Plaza and will feature bike demonstrations, live entertainment, food, a beer garden, and activities for kids.
Allston Village Street Fair
Sunday, September 25 12pm Noon-6pm
Farrington Ave., Allston Village, Allston
All Ages
Free
The 5th Annual Allston Village Street Fair will feature an outdoor marketplace of hand-made crafts and fine arts items, available to purchase from a variety of different vendors. There will also be live musical entertainment, food vendors, and interactive activities for families. The street fair will take place rain or shine.
Craft Royale
Sunday, September 25 4pm-11pm
Royale Theatre, 279 Tremont St., Boston 02116
617-241-9664
Craft Royale is a social gathering slash networking event slash marketplace for arts and crafts vendors and enthusiasts created to take place in a nightclub setting. Along with work on display and for purchase from designers, illustrators and other artists, there will be other activities to keep the night going such as craft trivia projected on a 60 foot screen and plenty of space for dancing. More Info
Regent Theatre’s 95th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, September 25 4pm
The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington, 02476
781-646-4849
All Ages
$10/in advance, $15/day of show, $5/Kids under 12
The Regent Theatre presents a vaudevillian variety show in honor of their 95th anniversary. Entertainment for the evening will include musicians, comedians and storytellers, some of which include Deborah Henson-Conant (Harp), Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra Unplugged, Woody Geissman of the Del Fuegos, Patrick Coman, of the Regent Theatre box office and band and Comedian, Tony V. The show will be hosted by Dan Foley of the Airborne Comedians.
An Evening with Donald Rumsfeld
Monday, September 26 7pm (Doors @ 6pm)
The Historic Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St., Boston 02108
617-482-6439
$50
WRKO AM680 radio presents An Evening with Donald Rumsfeld, featuring a talk by the former U.S. Secretary of Defense. Rumsfeld will discuss details of his book Known and Unknown, including the events surrounding the September 11th tragedy and other controversial topics involving the United States government. An audience Q&A session will follow the event. Tickets are $50 and include an autographed copy of Known and Unknown. Get Tickets
Boston Poetry Slam
Tuesday, September 27 @6:30pm
Trident Booksellers & Café, 338 Newbury St., Boston 02115
617-267-8688
Free
Every other Tuesday, Trident Booksellers & Café will host a Boston Poetry Slam night, with open mic poetry followed by an 8-poet slam. Sign-up is at 6:30pm.
An Evening w/ McSweeney’s Editors
Wednesday, September 28 @ 7pm
Harvard Book Store, 1256 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 02138
617-661-1515
Free
Harvard Book Store presents An Evening with McSweeney’s Editors, which will feature a conversation between McSweeney’s Internet Tendency editors, Chris Monks and John Warner. Warner will discuss his new novel, The Funny Man.
From the Government and Here to Help
Thursday, September 29 6:30pm-8pm
Suffolk University, C. Walsh Theatre, 55 Temple St., Boston 02114
617-557-2007
Free
The Ford Hall Forum presents From the Government and Here to Help, in which Ford Hall Forum President, Dominick Ianno, will lead a debate between Dr. Yaron Brook, Executive Director of the Ayn Rand Institute, and Dr. David Callahan, Co-Founder of Demos, on the fundamental social, economic, and moral ideas that underlie politics in America today.
Harpoon Octoberfest Beer Drinking Festival
Friday, September 30 5:30pm-11pm
Saturday, October 1st 2pm-9pm
Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston’s Waterfront
1-888-HAR-POON ext. 3
Ages 21+
$20
The 22nd Annual Harpoon Octoberfest at the Harpoon Brewery will feature a variety of Harpoon and UFO beers, German food, traditional German music by New England based Oompa bands, games, and more. Your $20 ticket will get you in the door, plus a souvenir pint cup and one drink ticket. From that point on, all beers will be $5 a pint. Designated drivers will receive free non-alcoholic beverages; announce yourself at the customer service booth. To get to the Harpoon Brewery by public transportation, you can take the SL2 or SL3 Silver Line buses from South Station to the Harbor Street stop. There will also be a free shuttle bus running to and from the event and the South Station area. The shuttle will depart from behind the Federal Reserve building, along the Fort Point Channel off of Summer Street. There will be signs.