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Fun & Free Things To Do This Weekend for Boston Kids: Boston Children's Chorus, Magic Shows and More, 11/3-11/4
Our weekend roundup of events includes concerts by Vanessa Trien in Arlington and the Boston Children’s Chorus in Boston; magic shows with Bonaparte in Natick and Scott Jameson in Brookline; and the first Christmas Festival of the season. Read on for details, and remember, you can find more things to do by checking out our Events Calendar.
Our thoughts are with those who are living without power or cleaning up the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Although several Boston-area towns have had to “reschedule” Halloween, most children have donned their costumes, hit the streets and sorted through their loot by now. If the sheer volume of candy freaks you out, we have some ways make it disappear.
And while we’re finding it a bit hard to believe that end-of-year holiday activities are gearing up so closely on the heels of Halloween, our Events Calendar is starting to fill up with things to do for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve. Tickets to some of the more popular events go quickly, so it’s worth exploring the Mayor’s Holiday Special website, which offers half-price tickets to many holiday shows all over Greater Boston and is a great resource if you’re interested in saving some money and still seeing some of the best shows around.
Enjoy the extra hour of sleep on Sunday with Daylight Saving Time!
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The annual Christmas Festival, features the distinctive work of over 300 master American craftsmen. From gifts to holiday decorating, the festival kicks off the holiday season in style.
Be sure to see the Gingerbread House creations - top chefs create gingerbread masterpieces to be judged by a celebrity panel and sold with proceeds benefiting Housing Families, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending family homelessness. Adults $12; Children free. Visit the festival's Facebook page for a $2 off admission coupon.
Diary of Anne Frank - Mainstage at Roxbury Community College, Roxbury
Through Sat 11/3
Roxbury Rep presents the moving story of Anne Frank as revealed through her diary she kept while in hiding during the NAZI occupation of Holland. The compelling story of eight people hiding in a confined space and the psychological impact it had on their lives is told through the adaptation of Wendy Kesselman, and directed by Marshall Hughes. Adults $10; Students $5
Author Event: Joshua Glenn - Brookline Booksmith, Brookline
Sat 11/3
In UNBORED: The Essential Field Guide to Serious Fun, kids can learn how to stop being bored and start having fun! The book covers everything from classic science experiments to code-cracking, and even involves some movie-making. Join local author Joshua Glenn as he puts his activities to the test. FREE
Magic is in the air this weekend, with performances from two Boston favorites:
Magic of Bonaparte - The Center for Arts, Natick
Sat 11/3
Bonaparte’s award-winning magic show features astounding magic, hilarious comedy, oodles of audience participation, and the dramatic appearance of his adorable furry and feathered friends Whiskers, the bunny, and Snow, the white dove. Adults $10; Children $8
Magic by Scott Jameson - Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline
Sat 11/3
Join magician and juggler Scott Jameson at the Coolidge for an extraordinary performance that will have you laughing out loud and perched on the very edge of your seat. Umbrellas will be plucked from thin air, a drawing will come to life, basketballs will be spun and juggled, and a member of the audience will unlock telekinetic abilities. Adults $10; Children $8
Owl Eve - Trailside Museum, Milton
Sat 11/3
Explore all things owl at Trailside Museum’s Owl Eve. The eventl features owl encounters, natural history artifacts, skits and a guided candlelit stroll around the museum’s grounds. Inside the museum’s exhibit hall you’ll be able to meet several live owls. Admission $5-$8
Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys Take Kids on a Musical "Bubble Ride" - The Regent Theatre, Arlington
Sat 11/3
Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys are set to pull out all the stops at a high-energy, all-ages, get-up-and-dance CD Release Show, celebrating the release of Vanessa's third CD for kids and families, Bubble Ride. Fans should come prepared to walk like a peacock, jump like a monkey, hop like a rabbit, spin like a yo-yo, speak like a barn animal, and tickle like the tickle monster, as Vanessa and the band lead an interactive musical journey. Tickets $10
Old American Songs, Boston Children's Chorus - Jordan Hall, NEC, Boston
Sun 11/4
The Boston Children’s Chorus kicks off its 10th anniversary season with a concert entitled Old American Songs. Six of BCC’s choirs perform works by Alice Parker, Robert Shaw, and Aaron Copland. New England Patriot safety Patrick Chung makes a special singing debut. After the concert, a panel discussion takes place exploring what it means for today’s diverse Americans to sing “old American songs” with a distinguished list of guests. Tickets $10
Boom Boom's Bow - Oberon, Cambridge
Sun 11/4
An interactive musical romp for the whole family. Where did Boom Boom leave his bow? Children help him find it, and along the way, they make up a blues song, shake their groove thing and discover that anything can swing. Tickets $15
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