Events

A Rock Opera by Andy Mayo and Mathew Dicks Join seven rock-star wannabes as they sort out girlfriend problems at a battle of the bands, featuring a straight-up rock score based on the music of actual opera arias. $5.00, General Admission

Where: Playhouse On Park, 244 Park Road,, West Hartford, CT 06119

When: 2:00 pm

Contact: Event Website / (860) 523-5900 Ext. 10

Dr. Keisha Khan Perry, Assistant Professor of Africana Studies, Brown University Free

Where: African American Studies Program Building, , 138 Mountfort Street,, Brookline

When: 5.00 pm - 7:00

Contact: Event Website / 317-353-2795

The Adams Street Branch of the BPL is hosting a free workshop for adults on strategic volunteering. Presented by Operation A.B.L.E., participants will learn how strategic volunteering can eventually lead to paid employment. The workshop is for individuals wishing to give back to the community or who are unemployed and looking to bridge the gap between jobs by working in a skills-based volunteer position. Free

Where: Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library, 690 Adams Street, Dorchester

When: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Contact: 617-542-4180 x122

An opportunity to experience the art of Samuel Beckett in performance, followed by a discussion. In Part 3 of 4, Professor Christopher Ricks presents and discusses the play, Eh Joe. Christopher Ricks is the William M. and Sara B. Warren Professor of the Humanities at Boston University and is the co-director of the Editorial Institute. Free

Where: Richard Roosevelt Room, 1st floor, 771 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA

When: 7:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-353-3696

Global Health in Focus
Photographs by Kristen Ashburn, Dominic Chavez, and David Rochkind February 9 — March 24, 2012 Through arresting images, photographers Kristen Ashburn, Dominic Chavez, and David Rochkind document the heavy toll that global health issues take on the developing world. Their poignant photographs invite us beyond the grim, faceless statistics and bring us in close contact with people—mothers, fathers, children—confronted by enormous hardship. Reception Wednesday, March 7, 7:30 pm. PRC Gallery
, 832 Commonwealth Ave., Boston *Reception is free and open to the public. Gallery Hours Tuesday through Friday: 10 am - 5 pm Saturday: noon - 4 pm Sunday & Monday: Closed General Public: $4 Seniors and Students (with valid ID): $2 The PRC is always FREE to members and students of member schools, as well as anyone affiliated with Boston University.

Where: Photographic Resource Center, 832 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston

Contact: Event Website / (617) 975-0600

Willard Traub: Recovery February 9 — March 24, 2012 Recovery is a photographic meditation on affliction and rehabilitation by Willard Traub. The work reflects the artist’s own experiences battling a rare form of blood cancer, drawing on the strength of his talents as a photographer. Recovery began when Traub was diagnosed with cancer in 2005, and examines his treatment, hospitalization, and recovery process. The images, combined with personal prose and poetry, provide an intimate and hopeful commentary on a disease that signifies much larger life issues. Willard Traub is a Massachusetts based photographer whose interests range from the commercial photography of architecture to teaching to fine art photography. Recipient of numerous grants and awards, including a Photography Fellowship from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and a Polaroid Foundation Grant, his work is represented in private, museum and corporate collections, both nationally and abroad. Reception Wednesday, March 7, 7:30 pm. PRC Members Gallery, 
832 Commonwealth Ave., Boston Gallery Hours Tuesday through Friday: 10 am - 5 pm Saturday: noon - 4 pm Sunday & Monday: Closed General Public: $4 Seniors and Students (with valid ID): $2 The PRC is always FREE to members and students of member schools, as well as anyone affiliated with Boston University.

Where: Photographic Resource Center, 832 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston

Contact: Event Website / (617) 975 - 0600

After offering some basic definitions, my lecture will have three parts: 1) the story of the woman who should be credited with founding the first kibbutz; 2) an overview of the principles that guided kibbutz life; and 3) the ways those principles changed so that the kibbutz could survive. Free

Where: Brandeis University, Women's Studies Research Center, 515 South Street, Waltham

When: 12:30pm

Contact:

“[Petronio] has a singular knack for pairing his sexually charged, elegantly virtuosic movement language with some of the hottest musicians and fashion designers of the moment.”—The New York Times Stephen Petronio’s Underland is a sexy, enigmatic fusion of dance, music and visual imagery inspired by the tender, bittersweet songs of pop balladeer Nick Cave. Completing Petronio’s vision is an exquisite triptych of projected imagery by visual designer Ken Tabachnick and video artist Mike Daly as well as costumes by Tara Subkoff. Together with his superb company of 11 dancers, they create the provocative world that is Underland. Free preperformance talks with choreographer Stephen Petronio, moderated by dance critic Debra Cash 30 minutes prior to the performances in the ICA lobby. Free postperformance Q&A with the company: Friday, February 10. Show on 2/10 at 7:30pm; show on 2/11 at 8pm; show on 2/12 at 3pm. $40

Where: Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, 100 Northern Ave, Boston

When: 7:30pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

A night of unscripted fun!   Come see some of Hartford’s newest improv groups – some created on-the-fly for this night only – perform comedy, inspired by your suggestions. BYOB $10

Where: Playhouse On Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119

When: 8:00 p.m.

Contact: Event Website / (860) 523-5900 Ext. 10

Dreaming of exotic locations and white sand beaches? Come to the 2012 Boston Globe Travel Show on February 10-12, 2012, at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. More than 20,000 people are expected to explore exotic destinations at this three-day travel event. Perfect for the entire family, the 2012 Boston Globe Travel Show will feature exhibitors showcasing travel destinations around the world, great show-only travel deals, cultural and culinary presentations, trip giveaways and much more. $10 (Children 18 and under are admitted free of charge)

Where: Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA 02108

When: 5:30pm - 2012-02-12 4:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 888-210-8895

"Le Vent du Nord epitomises the infectious verve and bonhomie of the current roots music revival in Quebec."—FROOTS Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive folk revival movement. Drawing from French, Irish and Canadian traditions, the quartet blends vocals, fiddle, hurdy-gurdy, guitar, accordion and percussive feet to create a joyous new sound that swings, reels, jigs and sings with centuries of joie de vivre. $25

Where: Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville

When: 8pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

Amanda Carr is a multi-styled vocalist/pianist that began professionally in her teens in the rock and pop genre, but in recent years has focused on fresh interpretations of the Great American Songbook receiving critical acclaim as a jazz singer from a tough bevy of reviewers. For over three decades she's performed and recorded both in the U.S. and Italy. Twice a feature story by Nat Hentoff in The Wall Street Journal she's garnered global exposure as he hailed her, "...a true jazz singer in a time of wannabes". She's also featured in Hentoff's latest best-seller, "At the Jazz Band Ball: 60 Years on the Jazz Scene." $25

Where: Playhouse On Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, Ct 06119

When: 8:00 p.m.

Contact: Event Website / (860) 523-5900 Ext. 10

Summer Academy at the BAC is a 4-week design exploration program where high school students build fundamental architecture and design skills working in Boston Architectural College design studios in the Back Bay. Tour the BAC facilities and get an introduction to the range of design problems students explore during the month of July. Free

Where: Boston Architectural College, 320 Newbury Street, Boston, MA

When: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-585-0101

Boston Sculptors Gallery presents: Liz Shepherd,  “Up and Out” & Kim Bernard, “Stuff Moves” February 8 – March 11.   Opening reception: Sat, Feb 11, 1-4pm  www.lizshepherd.com www.kbernard.com "I use ladders and stairs as symbols of letting go of attachments and cravings. As archetypes, they are long standing symbols of a bridge between earth and heaven, but even in our daily lives they embody our desire to succeed and fear of failure." - Liz Shepherd.

Where: Boston Sculptors Gallery, 486 Harrison Avenue, Boston

When: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Contact: Event Website

Looking for a free, fun way to be active with your kids? Drop by Open Gym, a play program for families with children ages 3-8 to get up, out and moving together. Come play games, dance to Zumba, and learn about living healthy lifestyles. Open Gym takes place most Saturdays from 10-11:30 a.m. at BCYF’s Madison Park Recreation Facility in Roxbury. Open Gym is free and open to all, no pre-registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. FREE

Where: Madison Park Community Center, 55 Malcolm X Blvd., Boston

When: 10:00am - 11:30am

Contact: Event Website / 617-373-7615

Funlayo Wood, PhD student in the Department of African and African American Studies at Harvard University and initiated priestess in the Yoruba Ifá-Òrìsà tradition, will discuss African and African derived religious practices such as Conjure, Haitian Vodou, and Yoruba traditions as forces for change and resistance in African American life. Free

Where: Grove Hall Branch Library, 41 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester

When: 12:00 - 2:00

Contact: Event Website / 617-427-3337

With the increasing cost of college tuition young people often feel discouraged about their chance of attending college and earning a degree. We hope that through our Scholarship Fair we can make higher education a reality for all young people by featuring workshops and introducing them to scholarship resources, programs that assist in the college application process and information about financial aid Free

Where: Huntington Ave YMCA, 316 Huntington Ave, Boston MA 02115, Boston

When: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-442-9800

Annie Kountz, graduate student at Harvard University, will present on incarceration and the impact it has on the African American community. This presentation is part of the Grove Hall Branch Library’s Harvard Scholarship in the Community presentation series for Black History Month. Free

Where: Grove Hall Branch Library, 41 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester

When: 2:30 - 4:30

Contact: Event Website / 617-427-3337

Democrats in Boston's Ward 11 will hold a caucus to elect delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic Party's 2012 nominating convention. free

Where: Farnsworth House, Community Room, 90 South Street, Jamaica Plain

When: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Contact: 617-522-1643

"Global Economy, Culture and Community," presented by Dr. Paul Deare, co-founder of Open Mind Learning Resource Center, and adjunct faculty at the Boston Campus of Springfield College. An Information Session for the Master's of Science in Human Services, with a concentration in Organizational Management and Leadership. Food will be served. free

Where: Boston Campus of Springfield College, Schrafft Center, 529 Main St., Boston, MA 02129, Boston

When: 10:00a.m. - 12:00pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 242-3361

A daring response to the taboo of women playing the djembe in West Africa, Nimbaya! is the first all-women's percussion and dance troupe from Guinea. The group, formerly known as Amazones Women Master Drummers of Guinea, was created in 1998 by Mamoudou Condé of Les Ballets Africains fame. Presenting spectacular performances, Nimbaya! "plays with a fury, pounding out heart-racing rhythms and dancing into near frenzies."—The Boston Globe $28, $22

Where: Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St. , Cambridge

When: 3pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

With a deep, spiritual and moving style, Yasmin Levy preserves and revives the most beautiful and romantic songs from the Ladino/Judeo-Spanish tradition. Her powerfully sensual voice, which combines flamenco’s fiery passion with the microtonal melisma of Middle Eastern music, ripples across sashaying grooves built from hand percussion; Turkish-Arabic instruments such as the oud, ney and qanun, and Western standbys, including acoustic guitar and bass. $37, $32, $28

Where: Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass Ave. , Boston

When: 7pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

Lollipop Opera will present an original adaptation of The Frog Prince.  This one-act opera is a sparkling adaptation of the original story, set to music by Donizetti, Offenbach, Sullivan, and Herbert which is both sprightly and glorious.  The humor of this original libretto will appeal to all ages and you will be humming the tunes as you exit the theatre. $15 Adults, $13 Children

Where: Playhouse On Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119

When: 2:00 p.m.

Contact: Event Website / (860) 523-5900 Ext. 10

Hibernian Hall stops on the Underground Railroad for Black History Month with "Freedom Bound." "Freedom Bound" is a musical play that tells the true story of Addison White, an escaped slave from Kentucky who traveled North on the Underground Railroad in 1851. White escapes to Ohio where he is befriended by a farmer named Udney Hyde. It is not long before White is discovered, and federal marshals surround Hyde's house in the middle of the night. Over 100 neighbors confront the marshals and demand they set White free. Check out Freedom Bound on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Toh5zKzvfUQ $20; students and seniors $10. Family discount and group rates are available.,

Where: Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury

When: 2 p.m.

Contact: Event Website / (617) 849-6322

Hibernian Hall stops on the Underground Railroad for Black History Month with "Freedom Bound." "Freedom Bound" is a musical play that tells the true story of Addison White, an escaped slave from Kentucky who traveled North on the Underground Railroad in 1851. White escapes to Ohio where he is befriended by a farmer named Udney Hyde. It is not long before White is discovered, and federal marshals surround Hyde's house in the middle of the night. Over 100 neighbors confront the marshals and demand they set White free. Check out Freedom Bound on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Toh5zKzvfUQ The February 13 show is designed for students in grades 3 and up, as well as groups from community centers. General admission, $20. Students and Seniors, $10. Available at the door or in advance online, www.madison-park.org. For family discount and group rates, call (617) 849-6322.

Where: Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury

When: 10:00am

Contact: Event Website / (617) 849-6322

COME out and get your Lovely/ Sexy/ Word flow on in celebration of Valentines Day & Black History. EMCEE - Toni Bee the Poet Populist of Cambridge. MUSIC by MOBTET with DJ Switch-IT-Up - of Berklee College of Music OPEN MIC & Featured POETS: Sheri Fife / ZASH/ Jason Wright / DIAMOND...and Featured SINGERS too FREE

Where: The Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub, 480 Massachusettes Avenue, Cambridge, MA

When: 9PM - 12AM

Contact: Event Website / 617-349-4380

A special. romantic, Valentine concert celebrating Lynne Jackson & Mike Palter's fifth decade of performing together. No, it has NOT been "a bed of roses"; It's been more like gardenias and potato latkes, with a bit of Gershwin, Rodgers, Hammerstein & Hart as garnish. This concert seeks to fulfill Rex Reed's feeling that "the more exposure Lynne Jackson & Mike Palter get, the better for the world!" FREE of charge

Where: The Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester

When: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Contact: Event Website / (978) 281-9763

The acclaimed vocal/ instrumental cabaret couple celebrate Valentine’s Day and their fifth decade of presenting the standards of “The Great American Songbook,” from the Gershwins, to Rodgers, Hart, Hammerstein, Dave Frishberg, Sondheim the Bergmans...and a few surprises. Free

Where: The Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester

When: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Contact: Event Website / 978-281-9763

Happy Valentine's Day! Ready to meet some like-minded progressives? Then you'll want to join us for Dating While Progressive, a fun and welcoming singles party! This Socializing for Justice event is co-hosted by the Bisexual Resource Center, the Boston chapter of the National Organization for Men Against Sexism (NOMAS-Boston), and the Boston chapter of the New Leaders Council (NLC Boston). Haven't been to a Socializing for Justice event? It’s time to meet the friendly faces of the group that’s grown to over 1800 members, hosted 110+ events and fostered hundreds of connections since our founding 5+ years ago. RSVP at http://www.sojust.org - newcomers always welcomed! Cost: $5-$20 collected at the door. (every $10 includes a raffle ticket) Complimentary appetizers will be provided. YES, WE MEAN YOU. Anyone who's single and/or available is invited! Attendees are all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, levels of activism and professions. Some just moved to Boston and others were born here. We hope you see someone like yourself and meet someone you otherwise wouldn't have. As always we'll help you mix and mingle - so no worries if you're new to SoJust, plus we'll have "I'M LOOKING FOR", "ASK ME ABOUT" tags and a flirty bingo ice-breaker. Join us if you are ready to go BEYOND FRIENDS - movements are built on RELATIONSHIPS! THIS IS NOT A MEETING - IT'S A FUN SINGLES PARTY! No Program. No Speaker. (No Speed Dating.) Just Us. For Justice. *The venue is open to anyone over 18 (must be 21+ to enter after 7PM) and is partially physically accessible - elevator is at the back of the venue and bathrooms are big enough for manual, but not motor-powered, wheelchairs. Lir is across from the Hynes Convention Center. Parking near Lir is really hard - you could get lucky or you could drive around for 30 or more minutes. There are parking garages by Back Bay station. Best bet is to take the T to Back Bay or Hynes Convention Center (which is the closest T stop). HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Invite your friends to this facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/253818108024160/ Join the SoJust Facebook group: http://on.fb.me/SoJust On Twitter? Follow @SoJust (http://www.twitter.com/sojust) and SoJust's Co-Founder @RobbieSamuels (http://www.twitter.com/robbiesamuels). Don’t forget to tweet about this event using #sojust! SOCIALIZING FOR JUSTICE - http://www.sojust.org SoJust is all about building a cross-issue progressive community, network and movement in Boston. We're doing it by putting the SOCIAL back in SOCIAL JUSTICE. We focus on creating welcoming spaces that foster relationship-building across issue silos. SoJust isn't a non-profit 501(c)(3) and receives no outside funding. We're a grassroots volunteer-run member-supported cross-issue progressive community that's been growing steadily since August 2006. We have over 1800 members, we have hosted 110+ events and we manage an online hub of progressive events and resources at www.sojust.org. If you've benefited from this cross-issue progressive network please contribute the suggested annual membership fee of $25. You may do this at http://www.sojust.org/dues/, or at any of our events. Thank you for helping us continue to provide a space for like-minded progressives of all stripes. Want to know more about SoJust? Check out our page at http://www.sojust.org/! $5-20

Where: Lir Irish Pub & Restaurant, 903 Boylston Street, , Boston

When: 6:00pm

Contact: Event Website

The Dudley Branch Library is hosting a free workshop for adults on how strategic volunteering could eventually lead to a job. The workshop is for individuals wishing to give back to the community or who are unemployed and looking to bridge the gap between jobs by working in a skills-based volunteer position. It explores the benefits of volunteering in a formal, professional capacity at a non-profit organization. Free

Where: Dudley Branch Library, 65 Warren Street, Roxbury

When: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Contact: 617 542 4180 x122

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a succulent dinner special featuring an 8 oz. Filet with a 6 oz. Lobster Tail for $79.00 per person. The restaurant’s waterfront views of Boston Harbor offer the perfect setting for an evening of romance and love. In addition, sweethearts can seal the evening with a Pomegranate Kiss cocktail ($14) – a concoction of Ciroc Red Berry Vodka, Triple Sec, Pama and Monin Pomegranate syrup. $ 79.00 per person

Where: Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House, 250 Northern Avenue, Suite 200 , Boston

When: 4:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m

Contact: Event Website / 617-345-3941

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a succulent dinner special featuring an 8 oz. Filet with a 6 oz. Lobster Tail for $79.00 per person. The restaurant’s waterfront views of Boston Harbor offer the perfect setting for an evening of romance and love. In addition, sweethearts can seal the evening with a Pomegranate Kiss cocktail ($14) – a concoction of Ciroc Red Berry Vodka, Triple Sec, Pama and Monin Pomegranate syrup. $ 79.00 per person

Where: Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House, 250 Northern Avenue, Suite 200 , Boston

When: 4:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m

Contact: Event Website / 617-345-3941

Based on Robert Fulghum's best-selling books, Kindergarten takes a funny, insightful, heartwarming look at what is profound in everyday life. It's an evening of theatrical storytelling in revue format, which celebrates our very existence, from the whimsy of childhood to the wisdom of old age. Feb 22 - March 11, 15 performances Wed & Thur, 7:30 p.m. Fri & Sat, 8:00 p.m. Sun, 2:00 p.m. $22.50 - $32.50

Where: Playhouse On Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119

When: 7:30

Contact: Event Website / (860) 523-5900 Ext. 10

Simmons College is pleased to present “Passions of the Soul: Stories we tell ourselves,” a new exhibit at the Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery, located on the fourth floor in the Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, in Boston. A reception will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, from 5–7 p.m. (snow date is Feb. 23). The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Free

Where: Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery, 300 The Fenway, Boston

When: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-521-2146

George Clinton crashed a Berklee P-Funk Ensemble rehearsal for an MTV special a few years ago. Next month, he returns to the college to teach a four-day residency, perform a concert, and accept an honorary degree. At the concert, February 16, Berklee President Roger Brown will present Clinton with an honorary doctor of music degree in recognition for the funk icon's enduring musical and cultural contributions. Featuring performances of "I Wanna Testify," an early career doo-wop hit, "Mothership Connection," and other P-Funk classics, the concert will pay tribute to Clinton's musical legacy. February 13-16, Clinton will visit classes, interact with students, and rehearse with the Berklee P-Funk Ensemble. Clinton's longtime horn section players Greg Thomas and Bennie Cowan will perform with him at the concert. $15-$20, Reserved Seating

Where: Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Avenue , Boston

When: 8:15 p.m.

Contact: Event Website

Marcus Garvey was a seminal figure in the early 20th century African American struggle for freedom and equality. This talk by Lisanne Norman, PhD student at Harvard University, explores how Garvey’s contribution to this movement is often overlooked due to his scandalous exit from America. Free

Where: Grove Hall Branch Library, 41 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester

When: 6:00PM - 8:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-427-3337

February 17 & 18, 7&9pm nightly. Back by popular demand, a second performance run of Dance Director Jill Johnson's dance installation. Created via collaborative, improvisational dance technologies with Harvard students, "RE: RE: RE:" encourages each audience member to individualize their experience by moving around the venue and viewing the performance from a variety of perspectives. $10/$5 students and seniors

Where: Harvard Dance Center, 60 Garden St., Cambridge, MA

When: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-495-8683

This is a show of yesteryear when music was at it's best! Come remember where you were at that time! $35. $40. $50

Where: The John Hancock Hall, 180 Berkley St., Boston, Mass.

Contact: 917-482-6200

The hosts of 96.9 Boston Talks Jim Braude & Margery Eagan invite you to join them on the February 18th Dinner Cruise aboard The Odyssey. The Saturday night cruise will feature spectacular views of Boston, distinctive dining, and world class service. Guests can mingle and be entertained by Boston’s only live and local male-female talk duo. From $63.50 per person

Where: Rowes Wharf, 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110

When: 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 866-306-2469

2012 Call For Artists Violence Transformed 2012 seeks entries in any medium for exhibition and digital projection at the Massachusetts State House and other curated venues in April, May and June. We welcome artworks addressing issues of protest, refuge, healing and commemoration and are particularly interested in works that give expression to the transformative power of art by imagining alternatives to violence. Submit disk containing up to 6 jpeg images, printed image list (title, medium, dimensions), c.v., artist’s statement and $15 submission fee by February 18 to: Violence Transformed c/o Gail Bos 48 Sheridan Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. $15

Where: Violence Transformed c/o Gail Bos, 48 Sheridan St, Jamaica Plain MA 02130

Contact: Event Website

Violence Transformed 2012 seeks entries in any medium for exhibition and digital projection at the Massachusetts State House and other curated venues in April, May and June. We welcome artworks addressing issues of protest, refuge, healing and commemoration and are particularly interested in works that give expression to the transformative power of art by imagining alternatives to violence. Submit disk containing up to 6 jpeg images, printed image list (title, medium, dimensions), c.v., artist’s statement and $15 submission fee by February 18 to: Violence Transformed c/o Gail Bos 48 Sheridan Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. $15

Where: Violence Transformed c/o Gail Bos, 48 Sheridan Street, Jamaica Plain MA 02130

Contact: Event Website

Looking for a free, fun way to be active with your kids? Drop by Open Gym, a play program for families with children ages 3-8 to get up, out and moving together. Come play games, dance to Zumba, and learn about living healthy lifestyles. Open Gym takes place most Saturdays from 10-11:30 a.m. at BCYF’s Madison Park Recreation Facility in Roxbury. Open Gym is free and open to all, no pre-registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. FREE

Where: Madison Park Community Center, 55 Malcolm X Blvd., Boston

When: 10:00am - 11:30am

Contact: Event Website / 617-373-7615

Giovanna Micconi, PhD student of African American literature at Harvard University, will discuss William Demby’s life, chronicling how his experiences as an African American GI in WWII and, later, as an expatriate in Italy influenced his literary decisions and shaped his views on race, politics, and art. Free

Where: Grove Hall Branch Library, 41 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester

When: 11:30 - 1:30

Contact: Event Website / 617-427-3337

Ghosts of Jupiter make their debut performance in the friendly confines of Magic Room Gallery. In case you're not already familiar with this unique venue, they have the sound/lighting rigs from the old Axis nightclub. The room is an intimate setting, so space is limited - get your tickets now before it sells out! Buy tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/224971

Where: Magic Room Gallery, 155 N. Beacon St, Brighton, MA

When: 9:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-775-4009

Join the 54th Mass & Colored Ladies Christian Relief Society for their “Open House & Battle of Olustee Commemoration” at the historic Dillaway-Thomas House (next to the Timilty Middle School in John Eliot Square, Roxbury) from noon till 3pm on Saturday, Feb 18. The reenactors of the 54th & CLCRS portray the free men and women of color who were willing to sacrifice their lives for those in bondage in the South during the American Civil War. This is the regiment that was portrayed in the 1989 film, 'Glory'. Activities will include interactive demonstrations and a tour of the historic Dillaway-Thomas House including their 54th Mass exhibit. The day will conclude with a brief ceremony in honor of the bravery of the men at the Battle of Olustee (Feb 1864). This event is for youth and adults. Souvenirs will be raffled off and refreshments will be served. For more info, call the Dillaway-Thomas House at 617-445-3399 or the 54th at 617-333-9970. FREE

Where: Dillaway-Thomas House, John Eliot Square, Roxbury

When: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 333-9970

Award-winning Broadway musical stars Rachel York and Brent Barrett, critically acclaimed for their sparkling performances in the London production of the Tony Award-winning revival of "Kiss Me, Kate" filmed for PBS, reunite to premiere "Isn’t It Romantic?" a concert of love, laughter, and romantic songs from the stage and screen. In this dazzling musical Valentine, York and Barrett rekindle their electric spark and bring their gorgeous voices to some of the greatest love songs ever written. $35-$50; youths 5-18, $25; $2 off seniors 60+

Where: Reagle Music Theatre, Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington Street, Waltham

When: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Contact: Event Website / 781-891-5600

The Institute for Pan African Cultural Education (P.A.C.E.) presents The 14th Annual P.R.O.P.S. Black Heritage Celebration An evening of dance, music, poetry and spoken word featuring Actress Obehi, Spoken Word Artist Mawakana, Inspiring Dance with One Luv Dance Company, Young Black Men on the Rise and D.A.T. (defensive arts training) youth programs and lots more... Special Guest Reggae Artists: Iron Zion and the Dis & Dat Band P.R.O.P.S. (Peers Reaching Out for a Positive Society) "bringing pride and unity back into the community" $12 in advance $ at door

Where: Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley St., Roxbury

When: 7:00pm - 12:00am

Contact: Event Website / 617.513.4114

Experience the energy and excitement of African Dance with Djembe dell’Arte and drumming ensemble Troupe Komee Djosee from Mali, West Africa. The performance features authentic African masks and costumes, folk dances of Mali, and a lively drum circle. FREE

Where: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Piont, Boston

When: 10:30am - 11:30am

Contact: Event Website / 617-514-1560

Feb 22 - March 11 - 15 Performances: Book by Robert Fulghum, Conceived and Adapted by Ernest Zulia, Music & Lyrics by David Caldwell Based on Robert Fulghum's best-selling books, Kindergarten takes a funny, insightful, heartwarming look at what is profound in everyday life. It's an evening of theatrical storytelling in revue format, which celebrates our very existence, from the whimsy of childhood to the wisdom of old age. 

"Heartwarming, charming, funny and touching. The stories are about all of us." —National Public Radio 

"A refreshingly intimate combination of theatre and storytelling. Gentle…funny…joyous. Sparks of recognition ignited the audience." —The Chicago Sun-Times Wed & Thur, 7:30 p.m. Fri & Sat, 8:00 p.m. Sun, 2:00 p.m. Special Performances: Preview, Feb 22 & 23, all seats $15 Opening Night, Feb 24, wine & cheese 7-8 pm Talk back with cast after 2 pm Feb 26 performance $22.50-$32.50, Students, Seniors and Let's GO Arts Members save $2.50

Where: Playhouse On Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford,

When: 7:30 p.m.

Contact: Event Website / (860) 523-5900

With a starkly powerful voice, Sharon Van Etten is a master of writing songs with direct honesty and feeling. Over the course of releasing two full-length albums, Because I Was in Love (Language of Stone, 2009) and epic (Ba Da Bing, 2010), Van Etten has been celebrated by fans and critics alike. Since epic’s release, she has opened the Pitchfork Music Festival, played the Hollywood Bowl with Neko Case and Radio City Music Hall with The Antlers, sung on new records for Beirut and Ed Askew and collaborated with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and Megafaun on the Songs of the South project. Jagjaguwar will be releasing her third full-length recording, Tramp, produced by Aaron Dessner of The National. Austin’s Shearwater will open in support of their new Sub Pop release $15

Where: Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave, Boston

When: 9pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

6th Annual Mission Main Concerned Residents Committee 'Black History 2012' Community Celebration. February 23rd, 5-8 PM. Join the MMCRC as we celebrate Black History Month. Hear an inspirational speech by Mr. Charles 'Poncho' Brown,M.S-Coordinator of HIV Education at Upham's Corner Health Center. Enjoy dinner, raffles, community vendors, music, live entertainment, and more! This event is FREE and is open to people of all ethnicities. Bring the entire family-it's School Vacation Week! FREE

Where: Mission Main Community Room, 43 Smith Street (Just one block from Roxbury Crossing), Roxbury

When: 5 PM - 8 PM

Contact:

Jaqueline Goldsby, Yale University Sponsored by the BU Center for the Humanities, Dept. of English and the Dept. of Modern Languages and Comparative Literature Free

Where: Photonics Center, Room 906 (9th floor), 8 St. Mary’s Street, Boston

When: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Contact: Event Website / 617-353-2795

Oludamini Ogunnaike will present on Sufism, the mystical dimension of Islam, and its powerful presence in Senegal. Free

Where: Grove Hall Branch Library, 41 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester

When: 6:00PM - 8:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-427-3337

“Solas offers a compellingly original, strikingly contemporary view of traditional Celtic sounds.”—Los Angeles Times Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Solas is widely considered one of the most popular, influential and exciting Celtic bands. Playing a range of tunes from Woody Guthrie's Pastures of Plenty to Springsteen's Ghost of Tom Joad to traditional Irish jigs and reels, Solas varies the mix of fire-tested Irish tradition and contemporary sensibility with ease. They are touring in support of their new release, Shamrock City. $28

Where: Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville

When: 8pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

The 14th Annunal African Festival and Marketplace will take place on Saturday February 25, 2012 in Brockton, MA. There will be workshops, children's performances, entertainment and soul food. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for cildren under 12 and senior citizens. $ 5 adults and $3 children under 12 and senior citizens

Where: Arnone School, 135 Belmont Street, Brockton

When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Contact: Event Website / (774) 240-0690

Looking for a free, fun way to be active with your kids? Drop by Open Gym, a play program for families with children ages 3-8 to get up, out and moving together. Come play games, dance to Zumba, and learn about living healthy lifestyles. Open Gym takes place most Saturdays from 10-11:30 a.m. at BCYF’s Madison Park Recreation Facility in Roxbury. Open Gym is free and open to all, no pre-registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. FREE

Where: Madison Park Community Center, 55 Malcolm X Blvd., Boston

When: 10:00am - 11:30am

Contact: Event Website / 617-373-7615

A two day (February 25 & 26) speaker training that will teach you how to use your personal story to help create a world free of homo/bi/trans-phobia. SpeakOUT speakers have spreading truth and hope for 40 years.

Where: State Street Bank, 1776 Heritage Drive, Quincy

When: 8:00 sm - 5:00 pm

Contact: Event Website / 877-2223-9390

Founded by world-renowned griot percussionist Lamine Touré, Afro-pop band Group Saloum fuses Senegalese mbalax with elements of jazz, funk, reggae, and Afrobeat. Since Fall 2002, Lamine Touré has been serving as Artist-in-Residence at MIT, where he directs the Senegalese drumming ensemble Rambax. At Wellesley College, Lamine Touré will present a drumming workshop, open to all at 4:00 pm , then give an evening performance with Group Saloum. Free

Where: Jewett Auditorium, Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley

When: 8:00 PM

Contact: Event Website / 7812832373

"Early Childhood in 2012: What Providers Need to Know," a timely and relevant talk by Grace Richardson, founder and director of Home Child Care Providers Association. An Information Sessions for the Bachelor's Program in Human Services, with a concentration in Early Childhood Education will follow. Food will be provided. free

Where: Boston Campus of Springfield College, Schrafft Center, 529 Main St., Boston, MA 02129, Boston

When: 10:00a.m. - 12:00pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 242-3361

BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet “One of the most colorful roots bands on the scene. Bon temps, every time they play.”—The New York Times Marcia Ball "A sensational, saucy singer and superb pianist . . . where Texas stomp-rock and Louisiana blues-swamp meet."—USA Today BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet and Marcia Ball present a heart-racing musical tour of the American South and Gulf Coast. With a celebrated 35-year career, BeauSoleil has been taking the rich Cajun traditions of Louisiana and artfully blending elements of Zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more. Singer/pianist Marcia Ball knows how to raise roofs and tear down walls with her infectious, intelligent and deeply emotional brand of southern boogie, rollicking roadhouse blues and heartfelt ballads. Her exquisite piano playing and passionate, playful vocals fuse New Orleans and Gulf Coast R&B with Austin's deep songwriting tradition. $35

Where: Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville

When: 7pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

Learn the basics of using the Community TV Studio to create your own programming and to help other producers with their productions. In the first seven class sessions, we cover pre-production, producing, directing, scripting, interviewing, studio cameras, audio, lighting and character generator. In the final four sessions, produce your project and assist other producers with their projects, to receive your certification. UPCOMING WORKSHOP TRACKS: T1: Mon & Wed | Feb 27 - April 2 | 6 PM - 8 PM T2: Mon & Wed | April 30 - June 6 | 6 PM - 8 PM FEE: $100 (BNN Members Only) $100 (BNN Members Only)

Where: Boston Neighborhood Network, 3025 Washington Street, Boston

When: 6 PM - 8 PM

Contact: Event Website / 617.708.3224

Learn to tell a story using the medium of television in this 12-session workshop that combines field production training and Basic Final Cut Pro editing. Learn the fundamentals of camera operations, shot composition, basic lighting and audio. Explore concepts of editing while developing an understanding of media management. Gain practical experience and work as part of a team to produce short video projects that will be shown on BNN channels and website. UPCOMING WORKSHOP TRACKS: T1: Mon & Wed | Feb 27 - April 4 | 6 PM - 9 PM T2: Mon & Wed | April 30 - June 11 | 6 PM - 9 PM FEE: $150 (BNN Members Only) $150 (BNN Members Only)

Where: Boston Neighborhood Network, 3025 Washington Street, Boston

When: 6 PM - 9 PM

Contact: Event Website / 617.708.3224

Finale, Boston’s revered destination for all things sweet, invites guests to join them for an evening of bubbles and bites featuring a sampling of five champagnes from around the globe paired with the sweet spot’s award-wining desserts. Executive Pastry Chef, Nicole Coady, will discuss how the specially chosen bubbles complement the sweet flavors in her handcrafted desserts. $29.99 per person plus tax and gratuity

Where: Finale Park Plaza, One Columbus Avenue, Boston

When: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Contact: Event Website / (617)423-3184

Screening will be followed by a discussion facilitated by BU Professor Ruha Benjamin about the impact of the civil rights movement on social transformations around the world and about the relevance for the black present. Free

Where: Howard Thurman Center, 775 Commonwealth Ave, (GSU lowel level) , Boston

When: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-353-2795

Join MassEquality for its inaugural Icon Awards honoring Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, Gladys Vega of Chelsea Collaborative, philanthropist Ron Ansin, and Eastern Bank. $175

Where: The State Room, 60 State Street, Boston

When: 6 p.m.

Contact: Event Website

February 28, 12p at Boston Latin Academy February 29, 7p Mainstage at Roxbury Community College March 1,6:30p Rabb Hall Boston Public Library-Copley Square Free and Open to the Public

Where: Mainstage @ Roxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Ave, Roxbury MA 02120

When: 7pm - 9pm

Contact: Event Website / 617 541 5380

Afro Flow Yoga infuses electrifying dance movements of the African Diaspora flowing with a meditative yoga sequence of gentle yet powerful stretches. Deeply connect with the soulful rhythmic drums, energize your charkas, gain strength and flexibility and rejoice in the bliss of feeling renewed, grounded and peaceful! Leslie Salmon Jones is a professional dancer, yoga instructor, and creator of Afro Flow Yoga™. Leslie began ballet and Afro Caribbean dance at the age of seven. Through her intensive dance training at the esteemed Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, Leslie was first introduced to yoga. Her connection with African spirituality, yogic principals and the intrinsic expression of movement through nature’s elements inspired Leslie to create Afro Flow Yoga™. Free

Where: Multifaith Center, Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley

When: 7:00 PM

Contact: Event Website / 7812832373

From Seville, Rafaela Carrasco is a breathtaking dancer and one of the most important flamenco choreographers of her generation. With her company of five dancers and live musicians, she displays her rare ability to explore new concepts while maintaining the essence and integrity of flamenco in Vamos al Tiroteo. Set to a selection of popular Spanish songs originally recorded by Federico García Lorca and sung by La Argentinita in 1931, Vamos al Tiroteo brings new life and energy to the music that inspired a hugely influential generation of flamenco artists. Show on 3/2 at 8pm; show on 3/3 at 8pm. $65, $50, $40

Where: Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St. , Boston

When: 8pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

In 1926, radium was a miracle cure and luminous watches the latest rage...until the girls who painted the faces began to fall ill from a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, RADIUM GIRLS is written with warmth and humor. Critics called it, "powerful" and "engrossing". $12-18

Where: Park Playhouse, One Edgemere Avenue, Burlington

When: 8 pm

Contact: Event Website / 781-229-2649

“This striking North Carolina trio brings a modern sizzle to the legacy of classic African American stringbands . . . sparking an electrifying ruckus.”—Spin “The hottest thing to hit the old-time music community in decades.”—NPR Weekend Edition The Grammy Award–winning Carolina Chocolate Drops revitalize the old-time string and jug-band music of the Piedmont region with velocity and virtuosity. The band’s expanded new lineup includes original members Rhiannon Giddens on fiddle, banjo and vocals and Dom Flemons on guitar, banjo, harmonica, jug and snare. They are joined by new members Hubby Jenkins and Leyla McCalla. $37, $32, $28

Where: Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass Ave., Boston

When: 8pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

One of flamenco’s most exciting new talents, Olga Pericet is a young, diminutive yet powerful dancer. Her elegant new work, Rosa, Metal y Ceniza, won the Revelación prize at last year´s Festival de Jerez. It seamlessly blends dream references with traditional and contemporary flamenco dance and features Pericet joined by two male dancers and live musicians. $65, $50, $40

Where: Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St., Boston

When: 7pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

On Sunday, March 4, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., the American Cancer Society will host Spin for Hope™ - a three-hour indoor cycling event that will take place simultaneously at participating health clubs around New England. Participants can register as an individual and cycle for the entire three hours, or form a team of two or more people and take turns cycling. Registration fee is $25. Individuals spinning for the full three hours are encouraged to raise a minimum of $300. Participants sharing a bike are encouraged to raise a minimum of $100 each. In 2011, forty-eight health clubs around New England participated in Spin for Hope and raised more than $334,000 to support the American Cancer Society in their mission to save lives and create a world with more birthdays by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. Spin for Hope is an exciting way to fight cancer through fun and fitness. For more information, to register at a participating health club in your community, or to host an event at your club, call toll-free 1-800-227-2345 or visit spinforhope.org. Registration fee is $25. Individuals spinning for the full three hours are encouraged to raise a minimum of $300.

Where: at participating health clubs around New England, 30 Speen Street, Framingham

When: 9:00am - 12:00 pm

Contact: Event Website / 1-800-227-2345

Panel Discussion on the meaning of Emancipation, ethnic pride, identity, agency, and personal autonomy to people across the African Diaspora. free( a small donation of any amount will be collected)

Where: African American Studies Program Building, 138 Mountfort Street, Boston

When: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-353-2795

Howard Gardner, Harvard professor and Boston Landmarks Orchestra Overseer will discuss his latest book at the Harvard Club. Truth, Beauty and Goodness Reformed: Educating Virtues of the Twenty-First Century, looks at the challenges faced by traditional education in light of two forces: the post modern critique from the humanities and the disruptive potentials of the new digital media. Gardner will focus his remarks on ‘beauty in the arts’. $25.00

Where: The Harvard Club of Boston, 374 Commonwealth Avenue , Boston, MA

When: 5 PM - 7 PM

Contact: Event Website / (617) 267-7366

Sung in Italian with projected English translation Music by Gioachino Rossini │Libretto by Cesare Sterbini Figaro, Figaro, Figaro! Rossini is undoubtedly the top dog of comic opera and The Barber of Seville is his undisputed masterpiece. Rossini generously stamps every moment with his own unique and irresistible mixture of manic madness and soaring lyricism. Patter songs, love duets, serenades, a shaving scene out of Max Sennett, a foiled elopement, a happy ending, even a thunderstorm. The Barber has it all… and more.

Where: The Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA

When: Evening performances begin at 7:30pm. Matinees (m) begin at 3pm.

Contact: Event Website / 617-542-6772

“Exotic beauty and startling voice . . . she is a reflection of a 21st century world culture where ethnicity and national boundaries blur.”—Los Angeles Times Known for her smoky voice and magnetic performances, Mexican-American singer and composer Lila Downs has created one of the most singular explorations of Mexican roots music on both sides of the border. She blends Mexican folk rhythms and native dialects with American folk, blues and rock. Her new release, Pecados y Milagros (Sins and Miracles), is inspired by Downs's experience becoming a new mother (something she calls a "miracle”), and a contemplation of the meaning of “sin” in the modern world. The music is accompanied by a series of specially commissioned votive paintings (retablos) by 15 Mexican painters. For this special performance, Downs and her band La Misteriosa will perform while these powerful images are projected onstage. $42, $37, $30

Where: Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass Ave., Boston

When: 8pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

Celebrate the 300th birthday of beloved music-loving monarch, Frederick the Great! This program highlights the styles popular at "Fritz's" court, including Baroque, galant, and the dramatic 'empfindsamer stil'. Works by Quantz, Janitsch, Graun, Benda, and the King himself. With guest oboist, Sarah Davol. Suzanne Stumpf, traverso, Sarah Darling, violin, Daniel Ryan, cello, Michael Bahmann, harpsichord. $30 General Admission; $25 Seniors/Students; children 7 to 17 FREE with adult

Where: First Parish Wayland, 50 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA

When: 8:00 PM

Contact: Event Website / 781-466-6694

“Altan continues to be one of the Celtic world’s great treasures, gifted with a front line that is a sheer powerhouse.”—Los Angeles Times Altan is regarded by many as the world’s finest traditional Irish band. Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh sings ballads with seemingly effortless beauty and grace, and her duets with fellow fiddler Ciarán Tourish are the centerpiece of the group’s instrumental sound. Their complementary styles are anchored by one of the best rhythm sections in the business, with Dáithí Sproule on guitar, Dermot Byrne on accordion and Ciarán Curran on bouzouki. $28

Where: Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville

When: 8pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

Celebrate the 300th birthday of beloved music-loving monarch, Frederick the Great! This program highlights the styles popular at "Fritz's" court, including Baroque, galant, and the dramatic 'empfindsamer stil'. Works by Quantz, Janitsch, Graun, Benda, and the King himself. With guest oboist, Sarah Davol. Suzanne Stumpf, traverso, Sarah Darling, violin, Daniel Ryan, cello, Michael Bahmann, harpsichord. $30 General Admission; $25 Seniors/Students; children 7 to 17 FREE with adult

Where: Old South Church, 645 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

When: 3:00 PM

Contact: Event Website / 781-466-6694

Take a tour of some of the hottest social media tools in this interactive session. Get acquainted with the various platforms and gain a better understanding of why it’s important to get involved with social media, personally and professionally. UPCOMING WORKSHOP TRACKS: T1: Sat | March 10 | 10 AM - 12 PM T2: Wed | May 9 | 6 PM - 8 PM ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Talia Whyte is a freelance journalist who has been reporting on issues related to social justice, media and technology for over 10 years. Some of her work can be found in the Houston Chronicle, Real Clear Politics, The Progressive, TheGrio, The Boston Globe, MSNBC.com, PBS, among many others. Additionally, she is the principal of Global Wire Associates, a media consulting firm. FEE: $25 (Members) | $50 (Non Members) $50

Where: Boston Neighborhood Network, 3025 Washington Street, Boston

When: 10 AM - 12 PM

Contact: Event Website / 617.708.3224

Rose was the first person to petition a state legislature in the U.S. for women's rights; the first to say, "Women's rights are human rights." In the 1830s before there was an organized women's movement, Rose became a mentor and colleague to Stanton and Anthony. As an immigrant, a Jew, and a freethinker, she was outside the predominantly American-born Protestants mainstream of reform movements. Nevertheless her eloquence, logic, and humor made her a valued leader. I will share initial successes of the Ernestine Rose Society and her increasing recognition following publication of my collection of her speeches and letters. Free

Where: Brandeis University, Women's Studies Research Center, 515 South Street, Waltham

When: 12:30 p.m.

Contact:

In celebration of the upcoming spring season, The Boston Flower Show returns to the Seaport World Trade Center from March 14-18, featuring a variety of floral vendors and demonstrations. Joining in the celebration, the Spirit of Boston will offer several festive lunchtime cruises to complete a full day at The Boston Flower Show. Just steps away from the World Trade Center, The Spirit of Boston will set sail on March 14, 16, and 18, 2012. Each cruise includes a sumptuous lunch buffet featuring salads, entrees, fresh vegetables and delectable desserts. The cruise also features DJ entertainment, magnificent views, and a narration of Boston Harbor. From $36.90 per person

Where: Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210

When: 11:30am - 2:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 866-310-2469

Science Day is a research celebration at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine featuring posters and oral presentations by to pre- and post-doctoral dental students, post-doctoral fellows, faculty and staff, dental vendors, and a keynote lecture on regenerative medicine. Dr. Anthony Atala will present, “Regenerative Medicine: New Approaches to Healthcare” at 1 p.m. in the 670 Albany Street auditorium. Dr. Atala is the Director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, and the W.H. Boyce Professor and Chair of the Department of Urology at Wake Forest University. Dr. Atala is a practicing surgeon and a researcher in the area of regenerative medicine. free

Where: Boston University Medical Campus, 670 Albany Street and 100 East Newton Street, Boston

When: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Contact: Event Website / 617-414-1048

Featuring 50 dealers from the United States and Europe, AD 20/21 offers a spectacular selection of 20th and 21st Century fine art, furniture, jewelry, and decorative arts. Returning this year is the 13th Annual Boston Print Fair, which will offer prints, photography, drawings and works on paper. The shows producers are also pleased to announce that celebrated interior designer Vicente Wolf will be the AD 20/21 special guest and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The show opens Thursday, March 15, with a Gala Preview from 5:30-8:30pm, with all proceeds benefiting Boston Architectural College (BAC), New England's largest independent, accredited college of spatial design. Last year's Gala was attended by more than 600 people and raised over $100,000 for the BAC. The show continues Friday, March 16 from 1-8pm, Saturday, March 17 from 11am-8pm, and Sunday March 18 from 11am-5pm. Weekend admission is $15, under 12 free and includes admission to all special programs, lectures and panel discussions at the fair. Valet and discount parking is available, and the show café is catered by Jules Catering. Special programs to be announced are free with show admission. For show information, please call 617-363-0405 or visit www.AD2021.com $15.00

Where: The Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont Street, Boston

When: 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-363-0405

“Trey McIntyre has emerged over the past decade as one of the hottest choreographers in the dance world.”—The Boston Globe Trey McIntyre is one of the most sought-after choreographers today, creating works for American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet and many others as well as his own company. Called “fresh and forward-thinking” by The Washington Post and “engaging and provocative” by The Boston Globe, he uses classical ballet technique as a departure point to create exuberant dances that convey grace, passion and humor. His company of 11 exquisite dancers perform the Boston premiere of Leatherwing Bat (music by Peter, Paul and Mary), Blue Until June (music by Etta James) and Ma Maison (music by the Preservation Hall Band). Free preperformance talks with Trey McIntyre: Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18 30 minutes prior to performances in the ICA lobby. Free postperformance Q&A with the company: Friday, March 16. Show on 3/16 at 7:30pm; show on 3/17 at 8pm; show on 3/18 at 3pm. $40

Where: Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, 100 Northern Ave, Boston

When: 7:30pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

The Theater Offensive presents ClimACTS! Guilty Pleasures: indulge your senses… Annual Fundraiser Event All proceeds benefit The Theater Offensive OUT in Your Neighborhood programs True Colors; OUT Youth Theater - a Youth Involvement and Leadership Development Program Friday, March 16th VIP Reception 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Main Event: 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm Guilt Nightclub - 275 Tremont St Performances by Alec Mapa from "Ugly Betty". Live fantasy auction & fabulous entertainment featuring Boston's own out and proud JBDubs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj6kcpys_Tg) of the Boston Ballet & Sharon Bridgforth. DISCOUNTED TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $75 until 2/10. Tickets include dancing, drink tickets, dessert and admission to Guilt after the event. Tickets go up to $100 after 2/10. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/221132 VIP tickets ($150) include a pre-event hosted bar, delectable treats, exclusive face-to-face with all performers, reserved seating for the live auction and admission to Guilt after the event. Oh my, are you a ClimACTS! virgin? Watch this video from ClimACTS! 2011: http://vimeo.com/24661061 Don't forget to visit us online: http://thetheateroffensive.org http://facebook.com/thetheateroffensive http://twitter.com/OUToffensive $75-$150

Where: Guilt Nightclub, 275 Tremont Street, Boston

When: 6:30pm - 10pm

Contact: Event Website / 617.661.1600 ext 107

With the power of gospel and the precision of Broadway, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is the undisputed king of mbube, South African a cappella singing. The group came together in the early 1960s and continues to thrill audiences around the world with its strong, proud melodies, harmonized in layers of call and response. $40, $32, $28

Where: Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge

When: 8pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

Looking for a free, fun way to be active with your kids? Drop by Open Gym, a play program for families with children ages 3-8 to get up, out and moving together. Come play games, dance to Zumba, and learn about living healthy lifestyles. Open Gym takes place most Saturdays from 10-11:30 a.m. at BCYF’s Madison Park Recreation Facility in Roxbury. Open Gym is free and open to all, no pre-registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. FREE

Where: Madison Park Community Center, 55 Malcolm X Blvd., Boston

When: 10:00am - 11:30am

Contact: Event Website / 617-373-7615

In a dazzling display of Indian percussion, tabla superstar Zakir Hussain is joined by the finest percussionists from India’s classical and folk traditions, including Fazal Qureshi, tabla and kanjira; Rakesh Chaurasia, bansuri (bamboo flute); T.H.V. Umashankar, ghatam (clay pot); Dilshad Khan, sarangi; Navin Sharma, dholak; Abbos Kosimov, doyra, and the Meitei Pung Cholom Performing Troupe, dancing drummers of Manipur. $50, $42, $37, $28

Where: Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge

When: 7pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

Richie "Rich" & 24Karat Funk will be bringing back "Old Skool", R & B and Funk to Mohegan Sun like no other. Come out and see this talented group of musicians light up the stage and belt out the music we all loved to dance to back in the day. FREE

Where: THE WOLF DEN @ MOHEGAN SUN CASINO, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard , Montville, CT

When: 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 978-360-6852

"Powerful, dynamic and unique."—Time Out "Extraordinarily talented . . . incomparable muscular zeal."—Chicago Tribune With explosive taiko drumming and innovative, acrobatic choreography, TAO: The Martial Art of Drumming offers a breathtaking, vibrantly modern twist on a traditional art form—and a visual and sonic tour de force! This all-new production captures the best of TAO’s extraordinary precision, energy and stamina. $42, $37, $30

Where: Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass Ave., Boston

When: 7:30pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

Speaker:Dr. Koritha Mitchell,, Associate Professor of English, The Ohio State University Co-Sponsored by the Dept. of English, American & New England Studies Program and the African American Studies Program. Free

Where: African American Studies Program Building, 138 Mountfort Street, Brookline

When: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-353-2795

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is approaching 100 years of bring the Girl Scout leadership experience to girls. They will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts of USA by throwing a Forever Green Gala Celebration on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will include a fashion show coordinated by Boston fashion designer Denise Hajjar, featuring Girl Scout uniforms through the years, as well as guest speakers, live entertainment and a silent auction. The honorary co-chairs of the event include Governor Deval L. Patrick and Massachusetts First Lady Diane Patrick, Thomas M. Menino, Mayor of Boston and First Lady of Boston Angela Menino Larry and Stacey Lucchino and Greg and Michelle Shell. Emcee: Bianca de la Garza, Co-anchor, WCVB TV/DT Channel 5's EyeOpener Newscast and special guests.

Where: Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, 138 St. James Avenue, Boston

When: 6:00p.m.

Contact: Event Website

Using examples from our own work, we will explore the process of memoir writing, discussing choices of focus, where and how to start, and what to include or omit. Audience participation is welcome. Panelists include Nancer Ballard, Mei-Mei Ellerman, Frinde Maher and Mary Mason. Free

Where: Brandeis University, Women's Studies Research Center, 515 South Street, Waltham

When: 12:30pm

Contact:

This show deals with the science of magic—and the magic of science!  We explore magic and science throughout history, including common themes and implements used by wizards of old and scientists of the present.  In this scientific exploration of the mystic we make references to familiar fantasy tales and characters. To illustrate these elusive concepts we perform exciting demonstrations (including “bubbling potion-making and many other spectacular and mysterious reactions!).  The perfect show for Harry Potter Fans!  $15 Adults, $13 Children, Seniors and Let's Go Arts Members

Where: Playhouse On Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT

When: 2:00pm

Contact: Event Website / (860) 523-5900

One night – 3 Comedians – 90 minutes – BYOB
 $15

Where: Playhouse On Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119

When: 8:00pm

Contact: Event Website / (860) 523-5900

Josh Hilberman ("tap maverick-- Boston Globe) foolishly celebrates tap dance, joined by two international tap stars, the German duo Tap and Tray and pianist Paul Arslanian, Tap dancers can all come fool around together with the Shim Sham Shimmy at concert's end! $17.50-$22.50

Where: Playhouse On Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT

When: 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Contact: Event Website / (860) 523-5900