Free Diabetes Screening Event
Tuesday, November 8 11am-3pm
Rite Aid, 530 Somerville Ave., Somerville 02143
617-776-9320
All Ages
Free
In honor of American Diabetes Month, LifeScan, the makers of OneTouch Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems, and Rite Aid Pharmacies have teamed up to present the Rite Track Diabetes Tour, an educational van that will travel through 6 U.S. states to provide free resources related to diabetes. In Massachusetts, the van will travel to Somerville, Everett, Medford and Revere on various days in November, and will provide free A1C screenings, blood glucose testing, and personal consultations with Rite Aid pharmacists who specialize in diabetes care.
Knocking on Heaven’s Door w/ Lisa Randall
Tuesday, November 8 @ 6pm
Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 02138
617-661-1515
$5
The Harvard Book Store presents Lisa Randall, physicist and bestselling science writer , who will be at the Brattle Theatre to discuss her new book, Knocking on Heaven’s Door: How Physics and Scientific Thinking Illuminate the Universe and the Modern World. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online here.
Daniel Rasmussen Discusses America’s Largest Slave Revolt
Wednesday, November 9 5:30pm
Abiel Smith School, 46 Joy Street, Beacon Hill, Boston
617-725-0022 x222
$5/adults, $3/seniors, students, and MAAH members, Free/ Kids Under 12
The Museum of African American History presents author, Daniel Rasmussen, who will appear at the Abiel Smith School in Beacon Hill to give a reading from his New York Times best-selling book, American Uprising: The Untold Story of America’s Largest Slave Revolt. If you are interested in intending, please RSVP to [email protected]. Also note that the Cambridge Street Garage, under the Holiday Inn, will be offering discounted parking when you show a valid ticket for this event.
Jonathan Lethem Discusses New Essay Collection
Wednesday, November 9 @ 6pm
Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 02138
617-661-1515
$5
The Harvard Book Store presents Jonathan Lethem, novelist and essayist, who will be at the Brattle Theatre to discuss his new book of essays, The Ecstasy of Influence: Nonfictions, etc. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online here.
Lecture/Demonstration w/ Artist, Robert Wilson
Wednesday, November 9 @ 7pm
MIT, Room 10-250, 222 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, 02139
617-253-5927
Free
Artist, Playwright, and Experimental Theater Stage Director, Robert Wilson, will give a public lecture and demonstration at MIT, where he is currently in residence. Reserve free tickets here.
The Impact of Forests on Global Warming: A Lecture
Wednesday, November 9 @ 6pm
Harvard Museum of Natural History, Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford St., Cambridge 02138
617-495-3045
Free
The Harvard Museum of Natural History presents “How Much Can Trees and Forests Slow the Global Warming Increase?” a free lecture offered to the public as part of the Challenges and Choices lecture series. The talk will feature two of Harvard’s most active climate researchers, atmospheric chemist, Steven Wofsy, and forest ecologist, Andrew Richardson, who will address the question from their respective perspectives. There is no registration required to attend this event; also note that free parking will be available at the 52 Oxford Street Garage.
Michael Nielsen on The New Era of Networked Science
Wednesday, November 9 @ 7pm
FPC Parish House, 3 Church St., Cambridge, 02138
617-661-1515
Free
Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Forum present Michael Nielsen, essayist, speaker, and pioneer of quantum computing, who will discuss themes from his new book, Reinventing Discovery: The New Era of Networked Science, as part of the fall forum series, “How We Live Today”. This event is free and open to the public; registration is not required.
Nobel Prize Winner, Daniel Kahneman, on Decision Making
Thursday, November 10 @ 7:30pm
Harvard Book Store, 1256 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 02138
617-661-1515
Free
Nobel Prize-winning author, and Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs, Daniel Kahneman, will be at the Harvard Book Store to discuss Thinking, Fast and Slow, his new book which explores logic vs. intuition in decision making. The event is free and open to the public.
Free Diabetes Screening Event
Thursday, November 10, 11am-3pm
Rite Aid, 405 Broadway, Everett, 02149
617-387-0005
All Ages
Free
In honor of American Diabetes Month, LifeScan, the makers of OneTouch Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems, and Rite Aid Pharmacies have teamed up to present the Rite Track Diabetes Tour, an educational van that will travel through 6 U.S. states to provide free resources related to diabetes. In Massachusetts, the van will travel to Somerville, Everett, Medford and Revere on various days in November, and will provide free A1C screenings, blood glucose testing, and personal consultations with Rite Aid pharmacists who specialize in diabetes care.
An Evening with Barry Eisler, Pioneer of Self-Publishing
Thursday, November 10 6:30pm
Park Plaza Hotel, 50 Park Plaza at Arlington St., Boston 02116
617-695-0075
Free (registration required)
Grub Street presents Barry Eisler, the writer who recently gained recognition for turning down a half-million dollar deal with a major publisher to self-publish his novels, will be at the Park Plaza Hotel for a discussion and book signing. An Evening with Barry Eisler is part of “Publish It Forward: Writers and Industry Pioneers Leading Change” 2011-2012 Lecture Series. (*Please note: This event is apparently filled to capacity, but you can register here to be put on a waiting list.)
Ford Hall Forum: Evangelicals in the Electorate
Thursday, November 10 6:30pm-8pm
Suffolk University, C. Walsh Theatre, 55 Temple St., Boston 02114
617-557-2007
Free
The Ford Hall Forum presents Evangelicals in the Electorate, a conversation with expert sociological researchers about the true values of Evangelical Christians and the ways in which they might translate to civic action. The discussion will feature Dr. John C. Green, Senior Research Advisor at the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life as well as co-authors of The Anointed: Evangelical Truth in a Secular Age, Dr. Karl Giberson and Dr. Randall Stephens. The talk will be moderated by Eric Convey, Ford Hall Forum Board Member and former religion reporter for the Boston Herald. Register to attend this free event.
Annual BCYP HubNob
Thursday, November 10 7pm-10pm
House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston
$60-$75
The HubNob is an annual fundraising event to benefit the Boston Centers for Youth and Families programming in the Arts, Education, Community and Civil Engagement, and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Tickets are $60 in advance online or $75 at the door and include lots of food from area restaurants, raffle prizes, and dancing. There will also be live music entertainment by K Miles Combo and the World Premier Band. Kennedy from the Karson & Kennedy Morning Show on Mix 104.1 will host the event. Get Tickets
Veteran’s Day Parade
Friday, November 11 @ 1pm
Boston Common to Boston City Hall Plaza
617-303-5693
All Ages
Free
Boston’s Annual Veteran’s Day Parade, which will feature local marching bands and decorated floats, will begin at the corner of Charles and Beacon Streets at the Boston Common and finish at Boston’s City Hall Plaza, with a short program of speakers. The parade will start at 1pm, and viewers will be able to line the streets as early as 12:30pm.
Losing My Religion: Confessions of a New Age Refugee
Friday & Saturday, Nov. 11 & 12 @ 8pm
Arlington Center for the Arts, 41 Foster St., Arlington, 02474
802-275-7262
$12-$14
Losing My Religion: Confessions of a New Age Refugee is a one man show, written and performed by Seth Lepore, that is said to use irony and humor to explore “the blurry line between self-help and faith”. The show has gotten many notable reviews. More Info and Tickets
Brighton Arts & Crafts Fair
Saturday, November 12 11am-4pm
20 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton, 02135
617-635-1436
Free
The 2nd Annual Brighton Arts & Crafts Fair will feature holiday gifts and wearable art following under the theme of “Think Outside of the [big] box”. There will be jewelry, decorative bags, decorative soap, paintings, ceramics, photography, greeting cards, ornaments, and more. The fair will take place at both the Veronica Smith Center and the Brighton-Allston Heritage Museum, both of which are located at 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue.
Free Diabetes Screening Event
Saturday, November 12, 11am-3pm
Rite Aid, 467 Salem St., Medford 02155
(781) 396-8350
All Ages
Free
In honor of American Diabetes Month, LifeScan, the makers of OneTouch Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems, and Rite Aid Pharmacies have teamed up to present the Rite Track Diabetes Tour, an educational van that will travel through 6 U.S. states to provide free resources related to diabetes. In Massachusetts, the van will travel to Somerville, Everett, Medford and Revere on various days in November, and will provide free A1C screenings, blood glucose testing, and personal consultations with Rite Aid pharmacists who specialize in diabetes care.
Brookline Marketplace Craft Fair
Saturday, November 12 10am-4pm
The Park School, 171 Goddard Ave., Boston, 02445
617-277-2456
$5/adults, Free/Children
The 11th Annual Brookline Marketplace Craft Fair will feature a showcase of handcrafted and one of a kind items by 90 jury-selected crafters and artisans. There will also be raffles and a ‘sell out’ bake sale.
DIY Gift Swap 2011 & Homecoming Dance
Saturday, November 12 @ 2pm
Location TBA @ 11:59pm November 11th
Free
Banditos Misteriosos, the people who brought you Pillow Fight Day, Water Gun Fight 2010 and other unique events at mysterious locations, now present the 2011 DIY Gift Swap, a chance to give and receive a special handmade, wrapped gift to and from a random stranger. The gift swap will take place in a homecoming dance-esque atmosphere provided by the hosts of the party, but as always, the location specifics will not be disclosed until the last minute, at 11:59pm on November 11th. Sign up to participate at the DIY Gift Swap 2011 Facebook page and get more info here.
5th Annual Harpoon Helps Grateful Harvest Beer-B-Q
Sunday, November 13 3pm-6pm
Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston, 02210
$55
The New England Barbeque Society and Harpoon Brewery present the 5th Annual Harpoon Helps Grateful Harvest Beer-B-Q, a Thanksgiving Feast, BBQ style, held at the Harpoon Brewery to raise money for the Greater Boston Food Bank. Tickets cost $55 and include turkey, as well as cornbread, vegetables, smashed potatoes, and all other trimmings, 3 Harpoon beers, and a souvenir Beer-B-Q mug. 100% of the proceeds will go to the charity. Get your tickets ASAP; this event sells out.
Free Diabetes Screening Event
Sunday, November 13, 11am-3pm
Rite Aid, 467 Broadway, Revere 02151
(781) 289-8656
All Ages
Free
In honor of American Diabetes Month, LifeScan, the makers of OneTouch Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems, and Rite Aid Pharmacies have teamed up to present the Rite Track Diabetes Tour, an educational van that will travel through 6 U.S. states to provide free resources related to diabetes. In Massachusetts, the van will travel to Somerville, Everett, Medford and Revere on various days in November, and will provide free A1C screenings, blood glucose testing, and personal consultations with Rite Aid pharmacists who specialize in diabetes care.