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THISWEEK IN BOSTON

ARTS & THEATER
The Odysseus Project: Finding Home - Art@12 Farnsworth Street
thru Jul 25
- 12 Farnsworth Street Fort Poi... - 2mi
June 12 - July 25, 2009: Work by artists and veteran-artists focusing on issues of war and the experience of veterans returning home. The thought provoking imagery, sculpture, video, and photogra...

Franklin Park Photo History Book Release and Celebration - Franklin Park Coalition
Mon
- Doyles Cafe. 3484 Washington... - 4mi
Franklin Park Photo History Book Release and Celebration – Monday, June 29th from 7-10 pm at Doyle’s Café on Washington Street in JP. Hear stories and park history fr...

Viva Mexico & Vida y Drama - Museum of Fine Arts Boston
thru Nov 2
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 4... - 2mi
Vida y Drama features prints from between 1926 and 1932 by Rufino Tamayo and los tres grandes (the "big three" muralists): Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros. These artists...

Seeing Songs - Museum of Fine Arts Boston
thru Feb 21
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 4... - 2mi
Technology has rendered music more accessible and pervasive than ever before. MP3 players are omnipresent; every cell phone can make a statement about the owner's musical taste. Music is everywhere, a...


FESTIVALS
Exhibit Grand Opening - USS Constitution Museum
Fri
- USS Constitution Museum Charl... - 1mi
  Calling All Hands! Calling All Hands! Celebrate the GRAND OPENING of All Hands on Deck: A Sailor's Life in 1812 with MAYOR THOMAS M. MENINO. Gather together your crew and join us for a d...

The SoWa Antiques Market - SoWa Arts District
thru Oct 25
- 540 Harrison Avenue in the his... - 1mi
The SoWa Antiques Market, To debut in the heart of Boston’s SoWa Arts District. Opening Weekend on Saturday & Sunday May 16 & 17, during the SoWa Art Walk and continuing every ...

Brockton Fair - Brockton Agricultural Fair
thru Jul 12
- 433 Forest Ave. Brockton, MA 0... - 19mi
Brockton Fair July 1st- July 12th 2009   The 135th Annual Brockton Fair returns and its bigger and better than ever with over 100 rides, games & attractions. With all the free shows, specta...

Wilmington 4th of July Festival - Town of Wilmington
thru Jul 5
- Wilmington Town Common on rout... - 15mi
The Wilmington 4th of July Festival  At the Wilmington Town Common on Route 62 in Wilmington, MA. runs from Wednesday July 1st -- Sunday, July 5th. The Carnival Fundraiser will feature rides, gam...

Lexington Lion Club Carnival - Lexington Lions Club
thru Jul 5
- Lexington Center playground, W... - 10mi
The Lexington Lion Club Carnival Sponsored by the Lexington Lions Club. runs from Wednesday July 1st -- Sunday July 5th  at Lexington Center playground, Worthen Rd. Lexington, MA. 02420.  Th...

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EDUCATION
Saturday Afternoon Cooking Class - Sel de la Terre Long Warf
thru Jul 25
- 255 State Street Boston, MA - 0mi
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KIDS & FAMILY
National Geographic Crittercam: The World Through Animal Eyes - Museum Of Science
thru Aug 30
- 1 Science Park Boston, MA - 0mi
Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky is known internationally for his images of landscapes altered by industry. Through masterful technique and often dizzying compositions, the artist's magnifi...

Black Holes: Space Warps and Time Twists - Museum Of Science
thru Sep 7
- 1 Science Park Boston, MA - 0mi
Do black holes really exist? Journey to the edge of these strange phenomena to discover how the latest research is turning science fiction into fact, challenging our notions of space and time in ...


MUSIC & CONCERTS
Marco Benevento Trio - Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Wed
- 465 Huntington Ave Boston, M - 2mi
Brooklyn-based, post-jazz pianist Marco Benevento performs music from his critically acclaimed new album, Me Not Me, including interpretations of songs by My Morning Jacket, Leonard Cohen, and Deerhoo...

Free Outdoor Karaoke Event: Seeing Songs - Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Wed
- 465 Huntington Ave. Boston, M... - 2mi
  ?All you need, is your own imagination, so use it that?s what it?s for...?  Channel your inner Madonna on the front lawn of the MFA while striking a pose and performing group karaoke to ?...

Melissa Ferrick Picnic Concert - The Trustees of Reservations
Thu
- Castle Hill on the Crane Estat... - 25mi
  Folk rock singer Melissa Ferrick performs at Castle Hill, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich on July 2nd (rain date July 3rd) from 7 pm to 9 pm (gates open 5pm). Bring a picnic and relax on the la...


SPORTS
Matt Light Football Camp - Sports International/FootballCamps.com
thru Jul 1
- Wheaton College, Norton, PA - 27mi
Join an outstanding coaching staff, Matt Light and members of the New England Patriots. The New England Patriots who coach Matt's camp teach the same offensive and defensive techniques they are taught...

Jason Varitek Celebrity Putt Putt - Jason Varitek and Celebrities for Charity
Thu
- Ferncroft Country Club 10 Vil... - 14mi
                            Jason Varitek Celebrity Putt P...

American Defenders Baseball 2009 Season - American Defenders of NH
thru Aug 7
- Historic Holman Stadium 67 Am... - 35mi
Come join us at Historic Holman Stadium for the American Defenders Innagural 2009 Season!  Our tickets range from $1 to $9!   Our schedule can be viewed at: http://americandefenders.us/sch...


SOCIAL & ENTERTAINMENT
Winesdays at the MFA - The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
thru Jul 29
- Bravo Restaurant in the MFA - 2mi
Last Wednesday of every month-March 25, April 29, May 27, June 24, July 29 Artists of the Renaissance surely would have enjoyed a glass of wine as they created their masterpieces. To learn why Veni...

Celebrate Independence Day At Top of the Hub - Top of the Hub
Sat
- Top of the Hub 52nd floor of ... - 1mi
Top of the Hub will once again present its annual Independence Day gourmet celebration 52 floors above the city.  The evening begins on Saturday, July 4, with a complimentary Chef's Hors d’...


OTHER
The Ghosts & Gravestones Tour - Old Town Trolley Tours of Boston
thru Oct 31
- Old Town Trolley Depot at Long... - 1mi
In a city nearly four hundred years old and troubled with war, murder, strife and the occasional bout of stray molasses, it's hardly any wonder that Boston remains one of the most haunted cities in Am...

WEEKOF JULY6

SOCIAL & CHARITY
Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids “Batting for Books” Campaign - Hits for Kids
thru Jul 12
- At each of Fenway Park's five ... - 2mi
   Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids has launched the first annual "Batting for Books" campaign to benefit the Boston Public Schools. Together with the City of Boston and the Boston Red Sox, the ...


FESTIVALS
Boston French Film Festival - Museum of Fine Arts
thru Jul 26
- 465 Huntington Avenue Avenue ... - 2mi
Boston French Film Festival: July 9-26, 2009 The 14th Annual Boston French Film Festival contains twenty Boston premieres featuring France's finest actors and directors. The festival offers our ...


EDUCATION
Venture through Venice: Free Curator Talk - Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Wed
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 4... - 2mi
6 - 6:30 pm OR 7 - 7:30 pm Wednesday, July 8, 2009 Remis Auditorium Get the inside scoop on this summer's hottest sh...


MUSIC & CONCERTS
Guy Forsyth Band - Lizard Lounge
Thu
- 1667 Mass Avenue Cambridge, M... - 3mi
Guy Forsyth Band is making its return to New England this summer! Come out and see Guy, Rob and Will at the Lizard Lounge on July 9th. Mark your calendars! Time and ticketing info coming soon! ...

John Wesley Harding with Chris Garneau - Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Wed
- 465 Huntington Ave Boston, MA - 2mi
After placing his music career on hold while going to work as a best-selling author, singer-songwriter John Wesley Harding returns with his first new album in five years, Who Was Changed And Who Was D...

Boston Ghost Cruises Sail Boston Harbor - Boston Ghost Cruise
Sat
- Boston Harbor Cruises One Lon... - 1mi
The Boston Ghost Cruise debuts on Boston Harbor this summer. Climb aboard for a thrilling, frightening, and fun journey into terror - on the Boston Ghost Cruise! As you sail over the deep, dark wat...

Free Outdoor Karaoke Event: Seeing Songs - MFA, Boston
Wed
- MFA Lawn 465 Huntington Ave ... - 2mi
**NEW DATE: JULY 8** Event has been rescheduled from July 1   ?All you need, is your own imagination, so use it that?s what it?s for...?  Channel your inner Madonna on the front lawn of...

Gary Gulman - Comedy Connection
Sat
- Wilbur Theatre 246 Tremont St... - 1mi
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FASHION
C.U.R.V.E Fashion - A.G. Fashion Productions
Sat
- Hibernian Hall 184 Dudley Str... - 2mi
A.G. Fashion Productions presents: C.U.R.V.E Fashion. During these times of worry and woe, we want to stimulate some excitement and joy back in our community! So please join us for our Second Ann...

WEEKOF JULY13

ARTS & THEATER
Yoga, Bootcamp and Nutrition Seminar - Half Day Event - b Positive Project
Sun
- Jamaica Pond Boathouse Jamaic... - 4mi
THE EVENT  Help send over 50 children from the Starlight Children's Foundation and family members to Canobie Lake Park! ...

A New and Native Beauty: The Art and Craft of Greene & Greene - Museum of Fine Arts Boston
thru Oct 18
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 4... - 2mi
In 1915, architect Charles Greene (1868-1957) wrote, "I seek till I find what is truly useful, and then I try to make it beautiful." The architecture and decorative arts designed by Charles and his br...


FESTIVALS
The 6th Annual New England Sand Sculpting Festival - The Revere Beach Partnership
thru Jul 19
- William G. Reinstein Blvd. Re... - 3mi
  The 6th annual New England Sand Sculpting Festival to benefit the Revere Beach Partnership. Master Sand Sculptors from all over the country compete for over $15,000 in prize money in one of th...


KIDS & FAMILY
Surf's Up! A PEM beach party - Peabody Essex Museum
Fri
- 161 Essex Street East India S... - 14mi
Join us for PEM's Surf's Up beach party! Enjoy surfing workshops, sand-castle building competitions, beach tunes, classic films, and watch professional surfboard designer, Kevin Cunningham, make a sur...


MUSIC & CONCERTS
Summer Singing Program - Bristol Future Idols - Bristol Studios
thru Jul 26
- Bristol Studios 169 Mass Ave ... - 2mi
Bristol Recording & Voice Studios presents: SUMMER SINGING PROGRAM! A Two Week Artist Development Program for Young Singers. It's a Fun Filled Learning Adventur...

Band Fundraiser for Autism Speaks - These legges are made for walking
Sat
- The Beachcomber, Wollaston Bea... - 7mi
The show is shaping up to be an epic event featuring a silent auction, raffles, food, general merriment and awesome live music by The Jigsaws– you won’t want to miss this special event f...

Boston Ghost Cruises Sail Boston Harbor - Boston Ghost Cruise
Sat
- Boston Harbor Cruises One Lon... - 1mi
The Boston Ghost Cruise debuts on Boston Harbor this summer. Climb aboard for a thrilling, frightening, and fun journey into terror - on the Boston Ghost Cruise! As you sail over the deep, dark wat...

Martin Short - Comedy Connection
Fri
- Wilbur Theatre 246 Tremont St... - 1mi
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Craig Shoemaker & Brett Butler - Comedy Connection
Sat
- Wilbur Theatre 246 Tremont St... - 1mi
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OTHER
The Lawrence Downtown Farmers Market - Groundwork Lawrence
thru Oct 28
- Appleton Way between Essex and... - 25mi
The Lawrence Downtown Farmers Market will open on July 8th and continue every Wednesday through October 28. Market hours are 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.


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