Events

Join us for Friends of the Children-Boston's 7th Annual Friend Raiser! The event includes a cocktail reception, dinner and live auction. Proceeds from the event go to Friends of the Children-Boston’s long-term mentoring program. Tickets to the circus-themed event are $250 each and can be purchased online at www.friendsofthechildrenboston.org/event Friends of the Children-Boston creates generational change by engaging children from high-risk communities in 12 years of transformative mentoring relationships. $250.00

Where: Artists for Humanity EpiCenter, 100 West 2nd Street, Boston

When: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-983-3682

Career Moves @ JVS is serving up beer, food and job search tips on May 17, 2012. Join us for Careers, Beers and The Brand Called You: A Conversation with Dan Schawbel. Guest speaker Dan Schawbel will discuss how young professionals can develop their personal brands, make contacts and land jobs. Learn how to stand out from the competition and enjoy the open bar while you’re at it! $10

Where: The Boston Synagogue, 55 Martha Rd., Boston, MA 02114

When: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Contact: Event Website / 617-399-3186

Ghosts of Jupiter returns to the Magic Room Gallery for another night of hard rockin’ music! Tix: $15 Buy tix now: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/243046 Doors: 8pm Set: 9pm 21+ For more info: http://www.magicroomgallery.com/ http://ghostsofjupiter.com/ $15

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

When: 9:00pm

Contact: Event Website

The Mesolimbic dopamine system evolved so that when humans participate in activities that are life affirming (like drinking water, eating healthy foods, and being in healthy relationship) they get a hit of mood enhancing dopamine. They feel better. The cultural imperative to "stand on your own two feet" actively undermines this pathway so that healthy relationship becomes disconnected from that good feeling of dopamine. This webinar will describe the physiology behind the dopamine reward system and will provide strategies to reconnect the dopamine reward system to relationship. $50

Where: Wellesley College , 21 Wellesley College Road, Wellesley

When: 11:00am - 12:30pm

Contact: Event Website / 781-283-3800

Please join us on May 18 for an advocacy training seminar on the international human rights framework. Gain a fundamental understanding of how the international human rights framework can help you protect your clients or communities' basic rights and freedoms. Public interest and criminal defense attorneys, along with civil rights and social justice advocates, will benefit from the comprehensive legal orientation, practical insights, and concrete examples shared by experienced practitioners. The international framework offers powerful opportunities to increase the impact of our work, and we hope you will join in this important discussion. Some of Massachusetts and the country's leading international human rights lawyers and advocates will identify and discuss the United States' human rights obligations and how these may be monitored or enforced by state and federal courts and international bodies. $10.00

Where: Non Profit Center, 89 South Street, Boston

When: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Contact: Event Website / (857) 574-0182

My Beautiful Natural Essence presents A Kinky Curly Coily Connection. This natural hair event is in conjugation with the National Natural Hair Meetup Day on May 19, 2012. This event will include vendors, makeup and hair education, product swap, swag bag, and hair dating. *For the product swap, please bring in all products that are 50% unused. Make sure your bring in products to swap with other participants. This is a great way of getting rid of unwanted products and blessing someone else with products. *Hair Dating is a great way to meet, encourage, inspire, and educate others on your hair tips, regime, and journey. So put away the shyness and be open to mingle with someone new. You never know what gems people have to offer. *Live Tweeting will be allowed during the event. Make sure you have your phones fully charge and your Twitter accounts activated! Make sure you use #nnhmd for your hash tag!

Where: Market Boston, 21 Broad St , Boston

When: 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Contact: Event Website / 334-319-5278

Come fly a kite for this longstanding Franklin Park tradition that you may remember from your childhood! The first 50 people will receive a free kite, there’ll be plenty of others for purchase. Boston Bikes will have free bike “rentals” and helmets for all size riders so you can explore the park on wheels or join a guided tour. Keep your fingers crossed for a windy, gorgeous spring day! On the Franklin Park Playstead between White Stadium and the back of the Zoo. Brought to you by Discover Roxbury & the Franklin Park Coalition. For more information and directions: www.franklinparkcoalition.org or 617-442-4141. FREE

Where: Franklin Park Playstead, 1 Franklin Park Road (At the Franklin Park Playstead between White Stadium and the back of the Zoo), Dorchester, MA 02121

When: 11:00am - 4:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-442-4141

The annual Radio 92.9 EarthFest will return to DCR’s Hatch Memorial Shell in Boston on May 19, 2012 with a stellar line-up that includes Third Eye Blind, The Spin Doctors, Switchfoot, and Eve 6. Presented by Whole Foods Market, the family-friendly festival is the largest free radio station concert in the country, showcasing national and local music acts, environmentally friendly products and local non-profit environmental organizations. The Radio 92.9 EarthFest will also include music and activities in Kids’ Planet – an interactive area designed specifically with families in mind. The Kid’s Planet area will also feature environmental activities, educational displays and other activities planned for children underes the age of 12. The 2012 Radio 92.9 EarthFest is committed to offering festival goers an opportunity to learn how they can make a difference and help save Planet Earth. The festival will feature exhibits and environmental displays, staffed by sponsors and non-profit environmental organizations from New England. Nearly two dozen companies will sample earth-friendly products along with demonstrations and other interactive activities, the MBTA’s hybrid bus will be on display, free bike valet will be offered by MassBike, Casella Waste Systems will manage a comprehensive recycling program onsite and in the Eco-Pavilion dozens of local environmental groups and agencies will be on-site to educate attendees on how to be green. Free

Where: DCR's Hatch Memorial Shell, 1 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114

When: 11:30am

Contact: Event Website

Come fly a kite for this longstanding Franklin Park tradition that you may remember from your childhood! The first 50 people will receive a free kite, there’ll be plenty of others for purchase. Boston Bikes will have free bike “rentals” and helmets for all size riders so you can explore the park on wheels or join a guided tour. Keep your fingers crossed for a windy, gorgeous spring day! On the Franklin Park Playstead between White Stadium and the back of the Zoo. Brought to you by Discover Roxbury & the Franklin Park Coalition. For more information and directions: www.franklinparkcoalition.org or 617-442-4141. A rain date is scheduled for May 20th. FREE

Where: Franklin Park Playstead, 1 Franklin Park Road (At the Franklin Park Playstead between White Stadium and the back of the Zoo), Boston 02121

When: 11:00am - 4:00pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-442-4141

Area 4 Walks! is a community event where families and neighbors walk 1.4 or 3.0 miles through our neighborhood, called Area IV, in Cambridge MA. The walk is followed by a party in Clement Morgan Park. Our task is simple – get together with you family and go on a walk — but our mission is bold: Area 4 Walks! promotes Family Fitness and Area 4 Unity. Area 4 Walks! is organized by the Youth Enrichment Services at Pentecostal Tabernacle in collaboration with Area 4 Coalition. FREE

Where: Clement G. Morgan Park, 60 Columbia Street, Cambridge

When: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Contact: Event Website / (617) 792-9403

Over 100 little 4" x 4" inch pieces of original art will be sold to benefit our art scholarship program. Scholarships go to a Lowell resident who attends any high school anywhere and who has been accepted at an accredited college, university or art school. One $20.00 ticket entitles you to choose one piece of original artwork. Tickets sold at the door. We will not sell more tickets than we have artwork, so you are guaranteed a piece of art. You are encouraged to preview the artwork on Friday, May 18 from 11:00 to 4:00 pm and Saturday, May 19 from 11:00 to 1:00 pm. $20.00

Where: Brush Gallery & Artists' Studios, 256 Market Street, Lowell, MA 01852

When: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Contact: Event Website / 978-459-7819

The Mystic Chorale celebrates SACRED RHYTHMS Energizing rhythms play such an important part in the music of the world. Joined by world percussionists, the 150 voices of The Mystic Chorale celebrate SACRED RHYTHMS. The sacred songs of Brazil, Central America, South Africa, and more, come fully alive with messages of liberation. Please join us as we sing, drum, dance, and chant these joyful rhythms. Don’t miss this exciting program led by Nick Page with special guests, percussionist extraordinaire Andres Espinoza and exuberant folksinger Dean Stevens . In addition, The Mystic Chorale is delighted to bring back our percussionists Linda Shoemaker and Louise Grasmere. Joined by Stanley Swann and Andres Espinoza, plus Jonathan Singleton on piano, we are ready to share these amazing sacred rhythms. Available online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/240103 Also available at the door one hour before show $18 Adults, $15 Students/Seniors

Where: Converse Hall at Tremont Temple, 88 Tremont Street, Boston

When: 8:00 pm

Contact: Event Website / (781)316-2500

Are you or someone you know living with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)? Join Novartis Oncology, along with The National CML Society and a panel of healthcare experts, for an unique day of education, support, and networking for those living with CML and those who love and care for them. This free, in-person Living Well With CML event will include opportunities to learn about survivorship, health and well-being, meet others in your region who have CML or who care for someone with CML, and learn from distinguished hematology/oncology professionals. Please visit www.CMLPatientSummit.com for more information and to register. Register early as space is limited. Free

Where: Boston Marriott Newton, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02466

When: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Contact: Event Website

Youthology day is a day where youth are speaking to other youth about getting over the barriers in their life. There will be Music, Rap artist, Dancers, Harvard admissions, UMASS admissions, Rcc enrollment, non-profits, and more. 0

Where: Codman Square Commons, Washington/Talbot Ave., Dorchester

When: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Contact: Event Website

Are you or someone you know living with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)? Join Novartis Oncology, along with The National CML Society and a panel of healthcare experts, for an unique day of education, support, and networking for those living with CML and those who love and care for them. This free, in-person Living Well With CML event will include opportunities to learn about survivorship, health and well-being, meet others in your region who have CML or who care for someone with CML, and learn from distinguished hematology/oncology professionals. Please visit www.CMLPatientSummit.com for more information and to register. Register early as space is limited. Free

Where: Boston Marriott Newton, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02466

When: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Contact: Event Website

Sunday, May 20, 2012, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, Inc. (MARE) hosts “A Walk Home – MARE’s 3rd Walk for Adoption” at Jordan’s Furniture, 450 Revolutionary Drive, E. Taunton, MA. Join Eliot from Jordan’s and WCVB’s Bob Halloran, NECN’s Eileen Curran, and hundreds of adoptive families, plus PatPatriot! This indoor/outdoor event is a celebration of adoption with refreshments, entertainment, games, and a family-friendly 5K (or shorter) walk and party. Proceeds support MARE’s mission to find “a permanent place to call HOME” for the hundreds of children in foster care. Online Registration is now open at www.firstgiving.com/MARE. Recruit a team, sponsor the walk, volunteer, or support adoption as a “virtual walker.” For more info, contact MARE at 617-54-ADOPT (617-542-3678) or visit www.MAREinc.org. $15 registration, Under 12 is free

Where: Jordan's Furniture HQ, 450 Revolutionary Drive, East Taunton, MA 02718

When: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-542-3678

Cadillac Day has historically been the “kick-off show” of the lawn event season. The show is sponsored by the New England Cadillac and LaSalle Club. In 2010, we had a record of 150 cars at the show, the most cars the show had ever seen. Car registration is $10 per car. Spectator admission is Adults, $10. Military, seniors, students and children 6-12, $5 and children under 6 are free. Museum members are always free!

Where: Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton St, Brookline, MA

When: 10am - 3pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 522-6547

Hispanic Black Gay Coalition's May Book Club gathering features a discussion with author Envy Red about her novel, JADED. Envy Red will be joining us in person for the discussion. Brunch and fellowship take place from 2-3pm; discussion of May's book selection begins at 3pm.  Free

Where: Club Cafe's Napoleon Room, 209 Columbus Avenue, Boston (Back Bay)

When: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Contact: Event Website

The Mystic Chorale celebrates SACRED RHYTHMS Energizing rhythms play such an important part in the music of the world. Joined by world percussionists, the 150 voices of The Mystic Chorale celebrate SACRED RHYTHMS. The sacred songs of Brazil, Central America, South Africa, and more, come fully alive with messages of liberation. Please join us as we sing, drum, dance, and chant these joyful rhythms. Don’t miss this exciting program led by Nick Page with special guests, percussionist extraordinaire Andres Espinoza and exuberant folksinger Dean Stevens . In addition, The Mystic Chorale is delighted to bring back our percussionists Linda Shoemaker and Louise Grasmere. Joined by Stanley Swann and Andres Espinoza, plus Jonathan Singleton on piano, we are ready to share these amazing sacred rhythms. Available online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/240103 Also available at the door one hour before show $18 Adults, $15 Students/Seniors

Where: Converse Hall at Tremont Temple, 88 Tremont Street, Boston

When: 3:30 pm

Contact: Event Website / (781)316-2500

On Sunday May 20th, 10a-2p, theMOVE will host an urban garden workday at the home of TV personality Patti Moreno ("The Garden Girl") in Fort Hill in Roxbury. Her garden feeds her family for half the year and includes chickens, cashmere goats, and angora rabbits. We will tour Patti's garden, work with her to get it started for the season, then enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal together. $8 trip fee, $5 for members, reduced or waived fee available. For more info and to sign up, visit getoutma.org/volunteer or call us at 617-863-6488. $8 (fee waiver available)

Where: Fort Hill, Unspecified, Roxbury

When: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 863-6488

The National Park Service/Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site invites the public to celebrate the summer solstice with a walking tour of Olmsted Park on Tuesday evening, June 21st at 6:00 p.m. This two-hour walk entitled “A Short Walk on a Long Day” will explore the development of this lesser-known segment of Boston’s Emerald Necklace of parks as well as its role within the city’s greenspace. Olmsted Park presents a distinctive landscape, enhancing the surrounding Brookline and Boston communities and offering an experience of the Boston area’s topographical past. It also provides an excellent opportunity for viewing recent Emerald Necklace restoration efforts. The tour meets at the corner of Pond Avenue and Willow Pond Road on the Brookline side of the park. This program will be held rain or shine and is free and open to the public. No advance reservations are necessary. Free

Where: Olmsted Park, Pond Avenue and Willow Pond Road, Brookline, MA

When: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 566-1689 x221

How do today's young women and men view success? Is the 1970's concept, "fear of success," still meaningful? Initial data analyses of contemporary narratives about achievement offer a first look at current gender similarities and differences and stimulate questions about different explanations. Free

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

When: 12:30pm

Contact:

Next Street invites leaders of Small Business and Nonprofits to attend a complimentary luncheon to learn more about attracting and retaining high quality candidates. During this hour long session, attendees will receive an in depth look at Next Street’s recruiting process and insight into all the essential steps to ensuring a successful hire. The presentation will focus on Role Definition, Sourcing, Interviews, Offer Process, and Onboarding. These strategies will then be outlined in case formats to support you in moving seamlessly from theory into practice. At the conclusion of the session there will be 30 minutes of Q&A and networking. To register for the event please contact Next Street by email at mmaieli@nextstreet.com or phone at 617-318-6500 Free

Where: Next Street, 184 Dudley St., Suite 200, Roxbury

When: Noon - 1:30pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-318-6500

This sample class will give you an idea of what you’ll be learning during the 8 week class series that begins on Tuesday, June 5th. Express yourself! This project was developed to involve more people of color in the art, service, benefits, creative expression, satisfaction, and joy that comes from the practice and performance of improvisation and Playback Theatre. Our goal is to create a more compassionate, understanding and connected community where people can experience the healing effects of telling their stories then see them reflected back to them on stage by citizen actors who use the power of deep listening and improvisational theater to play back each story. All classes will be held in Jamaica Plain near the Stony Brook T Station. Pre-registration is required; send email with your full name and request to attend the class to IseeuTheater@gmail.com $0.00

Where: Iseeu Theater Class for People of Color, Danforth Street, Jamaica Plain MA

When: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm

Contact: Event Website / 781-963-3299

ACE's biggest fundraising event of the year - DANCE to the dynamic sounds of Los Three, win items in our famous silent auction. EAT & DRINK: open bar featuring beer and Gnarly Head wine. Help CELEBRATE the work and accomplishments made this year and meet the incredible folks that make it all happen. Childcare available on-site, please RSVP. Sliding Scale donation

Where: Roxbury Center for Arts at Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury

When: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 442-3343 x231

Special legal advice & Intake night to help seal your criminal records under new CORI laws. FREE

Where: Greater Boston Legal Services, 197 Friend Street, Boston MA 02114

When: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Contact: Event Website / 617-603-1810

BioScience Academy is a tuition supported, two-semester academic and biotechnology job training program at Boston University for unemployed and underemployed individuals with STEM degrees (AS or BS) and two-years work experience. Classes start Sept 2012. Information sessions will be held on April 19, May 3 and May 24 from 3-4 p.m. on the BU Medical Campus. Email BioSci@bu.edu to sign up.

Where: Boston University Medical Campus , 670 Albany Street , Hingham

When: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Contact: (617) 638-8490

"Bovinus Rex" by composer Rudolf Rojahn is an outrageous black comedy exploring the nature of identity and the calculus of quantifiable suffering. In this contemporary spin on the ancient Oedipus story, an animal farmer in rural Ohio invents a machine to slaughter his entire herd in order to pay off his crippling debt. When his fanatic animal rights activist-daughter decides to infiltrate her father's farm, things tragically spin out of control. $15/$10/Free to Students with Valid I.D.

Where: The Boston Conservatory's Zack Box Theater, 8 The Fenway, Boston

When: 8pm - 8:45pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-912-9222

Join Kevin Youkilis and friends as Harpoon Brewery showcases some of the best locally-brewed beer in Boston. Come down and enjoy the local flavor including tastings of Harpoon’s best brews and delectable bites from Davio’s Restaurant. The evening will be hosted by NESN’s Red Sox reporter, Jenny Dell and will feature a live musical performance from local singer-songwriter, Kathleen Regan. There will be tours of the brewery as well as the opportunity to bid on some of the most exclusive auction items available in Boston, including Red Sox tickets in Youk’s personal seats just 5 rows behind home plate, home beer brewing classes, tickets to the third annual Not Your Average Idol Event and much more. VIP Tickets for the event are $200.00 and Main event tickets are $100.00; tickets can be purchased online at www.youkskids.org or by calling 617-964-9685 (YOUK). VIP tickets include a complimentary picture taken with the 2004 World Series Harley Davidson, a complimentary photo opportunity with a Red Sox World Series Trophy, and a gift bag with a New Balance Youk’s Kids t-shirt, a Harpoon Growler, and a 2012 Youk Bar. VIP Tickets for the event are $200.00 and Main event tickets are $100.00; tickets can be purchased online at www.youkskids.org or by calling 617-964-9685 (YOUK).

Where: Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210

When: 6pm - 9pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-964-9685

Meet like-minded progressives and get connected to great social justice organizations in 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 2000 members, hosted 115+ events and fostered hundreds of connections since our founding 5 1/2 years ago. Join us if you are ready to go BEYOND ALLIES and build a CROSS-ISSUE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT. RSVP at http://www.sojust.org - Newcomers always welcomed! Cost: $5-$20 collected at the door. Newcomers always welcomed! (every $10 includes raffle ticket for a $25 iTune's gift card) Complimentary appetizers will be provided. THIS IS NOT A MEETING - IT'S A FUN NETWORKING SOCIAL! No Program. No Speaker. Just Us. For Justice. _________________________________________________________ Socializing for Justice - http://www.sojust.org SoJust is all about building a cross-cultural, 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. Want to know more about SoJust? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions- http://www.sojust.org/messages/boards/thread/3187615- and past event photos- http://www.sojust.org/photos/! $5-20

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

When: 6:00pm

Contact: Event Website

"Bovinus Rex" by composer Rudolf Rojahn is an outrageous black comedy exploring the nature of identity and the calculus of quantifiable suffering. In this contemporary spin on the ancient Oedipus story, an animal farmer in rural Ohio invents a machine to slaughter his entire herd in order to pay off his crippling debt. When his fanatic animal rights activist-daughter decides to infiltrate her father's farm, things tragically spin out of control. $15/$10/Free to Students with Valid I.D.

Where: The Boston Conservatory's Zack Box Theater, 8 The Fenway, Boston

When: 8pm - 8:45pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-912-9222

Join Guerilla Opera and the Bovinus Rex creative team for a special VIP Reception on closing night at Sheraton Boston’s Side Bar Lounge immediately following the final performance. RSVP with a donation of $60.00 per person online at http://bovinusrexvip.eventbrite.com/. RSVP required. $60.00

Where: Sheraton Boston’s Side Bar Lounge, 39 Dalton Street, Boston

When: 3:15pm - 6pm

Contact: Event Website / 866-615-2327

Art: Does color exist in the objects around us? Contrary to intuitive experience, it does not! Research: Startling neurological evidence indicates that the cerebral cortex actively constructs our private, inner world of perception. Activism: Surprising brain mechanisms for rapid judgments and misattributions will be explored. Even therapeutic strategies for healing phantom pain in nonexistent limbs will have implications for those involved in activism. Free

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

When: 12:30pm

Contact:

Boston-Area’s Hottest Restaurants Come Together to Host 20th Annual LifeSavor for Favorite Local Charity, Community Servings WHAT: 20th Annual LifeSavor Event Sponsored by BNY Mellon, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and The Langham, Boston. WHEN: Thursday, May 31, 2012 from 5:30pm to midnight DETAILS: Guests will kick off “Boston’s Best Dinner Party with a Conscience” (Boston magazine) at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception at The Langham, Boston. Guests will dine on sumptuous appetizers, enjoy complimentary GREY GOOSE® martinis and bid on fabulous auction items. Following the reception, parties of ten will travel to 70 of Boston’s most exclusive restaurants, including The Blue Room, Capital Grille of Boston, Davio’s Northern Itlaian Steakhouse, L’Espalier, Mamma Maria, Grill 23 & Bar, Hammersley’s Bistro, Harvest, Max Ultimate Food and UpStairs on the Square. Each restaurant donates a multi-course meal with wines, highlighting the chef’s skills and creativity. Guests will then be returned to The Langham, Boston to finish the evening with delicious offerings from the hotel’s famed Chocolate Bar at the After Party. For more information about LifeSavor call (617) 522-7777 or visit www.lifesavor.org. WHO: Community Servings is a not-for-profit food and nutrition program providing services throughout Massachusetts to individuals and families living with critical and chronic illnesses, like HIV/AIDS, Cancer, MS, Lou Gehrig’s disease and over 30 others. We provide our 1,300 clients, their dependent families, and caregivers with appealing, nutritious meals, lunch, dinner & a snack each day and send the message to those in greatest need that someone cares. Our goals are to help our clients maintain their health and dignity and preserve the integrity of their families through free, culturally appropriate, home-delivered meals, nutrition education, and other community programs. BEST VISUALS: 6 pm - 7:30 pm

Where: The Langham Boston, 250 Franklin St, , Boston, MA

Contact: Event Website / 6175227777

Join the Grove Hall Library, our community partners and leaders, and friends in the neighborhood for food, fun, and socializing at our annual open house! Free

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

When: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Contact: Event Website / (617) 427-3337

Join the Grove Hall Library, our community partners and leaders, and friends in the neighborhood for food, fun, and socializing at our annual open house. Free

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

When: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-427-3337

Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital (BRH), a world-class rehabilitative care provider, will present a Stroke Forum for Survivors and Caregivers. Health care professionals will present a series of talks and activities designed especially for stroke survivors and their caregivers. The half hour modules will include blood pressure and balance screens, stroke education, chair yoga exercises, and a review of BRH’s Driving Evaluation Program followed by support group meetings. Space is limited. To register, please call 781-348-3827 by May 24, or visit www.braintreerehabhospital.com for more information. Free

Where: Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital, 250 Pond Street, Braintree, MA

When: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Contact: Event Website / (781) 348-3827

oston SpedPac's General Meeting and Elections for parents of children with Special Needs in BPS will be on Thursday, May 31 at 7pm at English High School in the cafeteria. Meeting Flyer: http://www.bostonspedpac.org/spedpac_files/flyers/spedpac_flyer_may31_with_logo.pdf website: http://www.bostonspedpac.org facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BostonSPEDPAC youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BostonSpedPac FREE

Where: Boston English High School, 144 McBride St, Jamica Plain

When: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 635-8600

Rampage will be coming to Boston in support of our local talent. Featuring: Legendary DJ Ron G & Raw!!! $15.00 adv/$20.00 door

Where: Sammy's Patio, 63 Revere Beach Blvd, Revere MA 02151

When: 8:00pm - 1:00am

Contact: Event Website / 857-615-5261

Dear Friends, I am pleased to invite you to attend the Third Annual “One More Tomorrow” sponsored walk, on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at beautiful Franklin Park in Boston, Massachusetts. This year we will make a donation to Dimock Community Health Center in the hope that we will help to make a positive change in someone’s life. The “One More Tomorrow” sponsored walk is a great opportunity to meet community leaders, volunteers and local residents, to raise awareness about our mission and help put an end to cancer. Would you please help me make a difference? If you have any questions or would like to make a donation, please contact Rachel Jones at (857) 364-7199 or visit us 1more2morrow.blogspot. 18+ $20.00; 65+$15.00; 6-17yrs. $10.00; 0-5yrs. No Fee

Where: Franklin Park, 1 Circuit Drive, Boston, MA 02121

When: 11:00am - 3:00pm

Contact: Event Website / (857) 364-7199 (Rachel Jones)

You may be the parent a child is waiting for! Learn about adoption from foster care, from professionals and experienced LGBT adoptive parents. Learn/ask questions including: Can I be honest about my sexual orientation/gender identity during the adoption process? Will I/we go through the same process as straight people? Are there support services for us? RSVP to MARE at 617-542-3678 or http://bit.ly/IAWggV Free

Where: More Than Words Bookstore, 242 East Berkeley Street, Boston

When: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 542-3678

Music from Pat's New CD 'Lady of The Day " $25.00

Where: Scullers Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston Mass

When: 8:00 P,M, - 10:00 PM

Contact: Event Website / 617-562-4148

Michael Dottin Ministries will host the 6th Annual See His Glory Worship & Music Ministry Conference. This will be a day of equipping worship teams, worship-leaders, choirs, and pastors for effective ministry. In addition, there will be workshops on Liturgical Dance, Video Production, and Sound Systems. Great speakers from across New England will be speaking. Over (20) workshops will be offered! Conference materials and lunch will be included when registering in advance. THE DEADLINE IS MONDAY, June 4th $30.00

Where: The Baptist Church Of All Nations, 61 Winthrop Street, Taunton, MA

When: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 876-9703

Drop-In Shoe-making/Shoe-shining Workshop and Open Studio | Saturday, June 9 1-4pm | Artist Studios Building BCA artist resident Stacy Scibelli will open her studio and share her work! Also, drop-in to create a simple slipper shoe out of paper and leather or learn some simple shoe-shining techniques. Free

Where: Artist Studios Building at the Boston Center for the Arts, 551 Tremont Street , Boston

When: 1 PM - 4 PM

Contact: Event Website / 617.426.1119

Drop-In Shoe-making/Shoe-shining Workshop and Open Studio | Saturday, June 9 1-4pm | Artist Studios Building BCA artist resident Stacy Scibelli will open her studio and share her work! Also, drop-in to create a simple slipper shoe out of paper and leather or learn some simple shoe-shining techniques. Free

Where: Artist Studios Building at the Boston Center for the Arts, 551 Tremont Street , Boston

When: 1 PM - 4 PM

Contact: Event Website / 617.426.1119

Corvette Day is sponsored by NCRS – New England Chapter. All Corvettes are welcome and encouraged to attend! For more information please email Dick Capello at dcapello1260@gmail.com The museum is open for your viewing pleasure until 4pm. Lunch will be available on site for purchase from Tables of Content Car registration is $20 per car. Spectator admission is Adults, $10. Military, seniors, students and children 6-12, $5 and children under 6 are free. Museum members are always free!

Where: Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton St, Brookline, MA

When: 9am - 3pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 522-6547

Join your neighbors as USES present awards to honor the contributions to the South End/ Lower Roxbury neighborhood by Representative Byron Rushing, Frieda Garcia, and Paulette Ford. Mark your calendar for June 12, 21012, from 6:00-9:00pm at the Harriet Tubman House, 566 Columbus Ave., Boston. Come and celebrate the evening with good company, great food from around the neighborhood, and the allure of the Step on Board raffle. For additional information on tickets, call 617-375-8108 or visit www.uses.org/step. $90

Where: Harriet Tubman House, 566 Columbus Avenue, Boston

When: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Contact: Event Website

The purpose of this discussion panel is to bring awareness to our youth regarding their educational and career path decisions. We want them to know that there is more to choosing a career path than the commonly displayed career professions (i.e. doctor, lawyer, athlete, singer, etc.) These professions are some of the many anchors that support our communities; however we want children of today’s society to understand that success doesn’t end there. RSVP @ MOVE.Boston.MA@gmail.com

Where: Boston Public Library - Lower Mills Branch, 27 Richmond Street, Dorchester

When: 6:30PM - 8:00PM

Contact:

A day of transformative dialogue and action on state legislation that will impact communities of color, LGBTQ individuals, and other marginalized groups in Massachusetts. Join us as we discuss three key issues impacting LGBTQ people of color and communities of color in Massachusetts: immigration, the criminal justice system, and youth homelessness. Allies are encouraged to attend and participate. Lunch provided. RSVP requested but not required. For more information or to RSVP, please email advocacy@hbgc-boston.org or visit www.hbgc-bosgton.org. FREE

Where: Massachusetts State House Grand Staircase, 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

When: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Contact: Event Website

Come and enjoy 3 hours of UNLIMITED tastings of local craft beer, wine, cider, and mead! DESCRIPTION: Following the success of The Local Craft Brew Tasting component of the Boston Local Food Festival, Sustainable Business Network of Greater Boston (SBN) realized the growing interest and importance of local craft brews. SBN's Hyper-Local Craft Brew Tasting plans to reach aspiring and established brewers as well lovers of craft brew. The brewfest will feature local craft brewers and highlight, promote and celebrate brews that are made with as many local crops and local ingredients as possible. Come try local brews such as beer, wine, mead, and cider, made with locally sourced ingredients, including hops, barley, wheat, fruit and many other local items used for flavoring-herbs, teas, flowers, coffees, chocolates, honey and more. Local food can be purchased for $5.00 and less. We hope you join us for this local lovefest of all things good and local! WHEN: 2 Sessions: 3pm-6pm; 7-10pm, Saturday, June 16th, 2012 WHERE:The Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville COST: $30 per person, per session. Tickets to be released Friday, March 16th at 1pm at http://hyperlocalbrew.eventbrite.com We encourage you to share this event with your friends and family and brew fans you know! Spread the word, tell your friends, and get your tickets early because we plan to sell out. Cheers! Prost! Na zdraví! Sláinte! L'Chaim! Salud! Come Drink and be Merry at the Hyper-Local Craft Brew Tasting! You MUST be 21 to enter! Twitter Tag: #hyperlocalbrew For more information, contact The Williams Agency at 617-395-7680 30

Where: The Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville

When: 3pm - 10pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 863-0476

The New England Revolution joins the fight against blood cancers on Saturday, June 16th when playing the Columbus Crew (7:30 PM, Gillette Stadium). In partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families, the Revolution will donate $10 of every reduced priced game ticket purchased online at www.revolutionsoccer.net/LLSNight or by calling (508) 384-9266 to the LLS mission. LLS Night with the Revolution, a family friendly evening, will feature a half-time presentation of the students from the highest fundraising School & Youth - Pennies for Patients school as well as the many programs and fundraising campaigns that support patients and their families in MA, ME and NH. Saturday June 16, 2012 at 7:30 PM Revolution vs. Columbus Crew Gillette Stadium, Foxboro Discounted tickets (price: $25, $36 face value) only available at www.revolutionsoccer.net/LLSNight or (508) 384-9266. For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org $25

Where: Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA

When: 7:30 pm

Contact: Event Website / (508) 384-9266

Legendary Last Poets Performing Live in Boston for Juneteenth - Sat. June 16th 9PM doors open | $25 in advance | $30 at the door @Hibernian Hall 184 Dudley St. Roxbury (Dudley Sq) $25 in advance | $30 at door

Where: Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley St. (Dudley Sq.), Roxbury

When: 9:00 pm - 1:00 am

Contact: Event Website / 617-297-7721

Celebrate Father’s Day aboard the Spirit of Boston and enjoy views of Boston Harbor and the city’s skyline. The Father’s Day cruise features a festive buffet, engaging DJ entertainment and breath-taking views. With something for everyone, the cruise is perfect for any family and especially- any father. The lunch cruise is $49.90 per adult, $29.95 per child age 3-12

Where: Spirit of Boston, 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210

When: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Contact: Event Website / 866-310-2469

Celebrate Father’s Day aboard the Spirit of Boston and enjoy views of Boston Harbor and the city’s skyline. The Father’s Day cruise features a festive buffet, engaging DJ entertainment and breath-taking views. With something for everyone, the cruise is perfect for any family and especially- any father. The sunset dinner cruise is $64.90 per adult, $38.95 per child age 3-12

Where: Spirit of Boston, 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210

When: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Contact: Event Website / 866-310-2469

Animals have a special ability to break through loneliness, regardless of age, language, and cognitive ability. For older adults, an animal’s companionship may be the source of social support that enhances their well-being. In celebration of the human animal bond FriendshipWorks will hold its first Paws, Pearls, and Pals, pet fashion show benefit. Featuring a pet fashion show, an innovative speaker on the science of the human animal bond, as well as a silent auction. $100.00

Where: The Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, MA

When: 5:30 - 8:00

Contact: Event Website / (617) 482-1510

To help individuals achieve their heart health goals, the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Cardiovascular Wellness Service offers “Keeping our Hearts Healthy” – a quarterly series providing education and support to help our local community improve their overall health. Each event is designed to be informative and interactive, helping individuals understand their cardiovascular risk and become empowered to reduce any risk factors they may have. All sessions are held at Brigham and Women’s Hospital on the 3rd Floor “Porch” of the Shapiro Building at 70 Francis Street, Boston, MA. To register, please call 1-800-BWH-9999 or email bwhteleservices@partners.org and provide your name, contact information, and name(s) of seminars that you plan to attend. Free

Where: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Shapiro 3rd Floor Lounge, 70 Francis St, Boston

When: 5:30pm - 7pm

Contact: Event Website / 1-800-BWH-9999

Relational-Cultural Theory promises change through healing connections that break down the barriers of objectification, whether in therapy or in the world. What challenges do we face in bringing about increased individual wellbeing and in creating contexts that support our capacity for growth? In this Institute, we will highlight practices to reduce the fears that keep us from living our full human potential, including the cultural biases that interfere with mutuality and social change. Using what Jean Baker Miller called "vasts acts of exposure," we will work together to notice and name the personal and sociopolitical strategies of disconnection that threaten to divide us from each other and separate us from renewed vision of human possibility. $499.00

Where: Wellesley College, 21 Wellesley College Road, Wellesley

Contact: Event Website / 781-283-3800

On Friday, June 22, 2012, The Greater Boston Sickle Cell Disease Association presents, "Swing Fore Sickle Cell" Annual Golf Tournament at River Bend Country Club, West Bridgewater, MA. Cost is $125 per player and $500 per team. Cost includes entry into all events, 18-holes of golf, riding cart and meals. Each player has a chance to win the Hole in One contest cash prize of $10,000. Don't play golf but want to join in the festivities, then pay only $35.00. All proceeds benefit patient services. To register, please visit www.gbscda.eventbrite.com or call 617-427-4100. Volunteer opportunities are also available. $125 per person

Where: River Bend Country Club, 250 East Center Street, West Bridgewater

When: Registration 7:00 am; Shotgun start at 8:00am

Contact: Event Website / 617-427-4100

A symposium raising awareness about prostate cancer.

Where: Boys & Girls Club of Roxbury, 115 Warren Street, Roxbury

When: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 238-2430

The Cardiovascular Wellness Service is pleased to offer free monthly cardiovascular disease screenings as part of Heart Happenings, an initiative to prevent heart disease in our community. Screenings provide simple tests to measure risk factors for heart disease and one-on-one counseling sessions – a great step toward taking control of your own heart health. Free

Where: Sportsmen's Tennis and Enrichment Center, 930 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester

When: 10am - 3pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-582-4809

Ladies Rock!! Come wearing your finest hats, enjoy great fellowship, and leave feeling motivated and empowered. Featuring performances that will uplift and encourage and a dynamic presentation about how YOU rock June 24th, 2012 @ 2pm William E. Devin Clubhouse Franklin Park Golf Course One Circuit Drive Dorchester, MA 02121 $20 Adults, $10 Children, Children 5 and under Free For tickets contact Tanisha.roulhac@yahoo.com or 857-284-3284 $20 adults, $10 children, children 5 and under free

Where: William E. Devine Clubhouse @ Franklin Park, One Circuit Drive, Dorchester, MA 02121

When: 2pm - 4pm

Contact: (857) 284-3284

British Car Day is a museum sponsored event and dedicated to the enjoyment of all things British. Come enjoy the Larz Anderson Auto Museum and Larz Anderson Park in full spring bloom! Car registration is $15 per car in advance and $20 day of. Spectator admission is Adults, $10. Military, seniors, students and children 6-12, $5 and children under 6 are free. Museum members are always free!

Where: Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton St, Brookline, MA

When: 10am - 2pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 522-6547

Circle The City is an open-streets event connecting residents and visitors to Boston's Parks that will occur over 3 Sunday's this summer. There will be activities for all ages including bike tours, races, a farmer's market, and performances. June 24: Franklin Park kick-off with Boston POPS July 15: open street between Franklin Park and Jamaica Pond August 5: Open street downtown along the Rose Kennedy Greenway Looking to volunteer? Visit our website for applications, dates, and details. See you in the streets! Free

Where: Franklin Park, 1 Franklin Park Road, Dorchester

When: 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 522-2700

Join Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston for a charitable golf outing to celebrate the Yawkey Club’s 100 years of service to the Roxbury community. Foursomes can tee-up for a full day of golf, hole-in-one competition, silent auction, lunch and a variety of great prizes. All proceeds will support year-round programming for Club members. The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is to help young people, especially those who need us most, build strong character and realize their full potential as responsible citizens and leaders. For more information visit www.bgcb.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available. $150 single golfer, $500 foursome

Where: William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park, One Circuit Drive, Dorchester, MA

When: 8 AM

Contact: Event Website / 617-427-6050, ext. 230

With a career spanning three decades, Johnny Clegg pioneered a new, unique sound combining Western rock with Zulu rhythms and became one of South Africa's most prolific musicians and an international superstar. Known for his lively, energetic stage performances, he returns to Boston after a stellar sold-out performance last year. $40

Where: Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville

When: 7:30pm

Contact: Event Website / 617-876-4275

Miata Day is the most colorful show of the whole season! Only on Miata Day is the Great Lawn is speckled with cars painted every shade under the sun! Miata Day is sponsored by the Mass Miata Club. For more information, please email Les Barton at cbmiata@verizon.net Car registration is $15 per car. Spectator admission is Adults, $10. Military, seniors, students and children 6-12, $5 and children under 6 are free. Museum members are always free!

Where: Larz Anderson Auto Museum, 15 Newton St, Brookline, MA

When: 10am - 2pm

Contact: Event Website / (617) 522-6547

The Landmarks Festival at the Shell has established itself as Boston’s newest tradition, with audiences exceeding 60,000 people per season. The orchestra is committed to maintaining Boston’s reputation as a world-class destination. During the summer, much of the city’s cultural activities diminish, but through the Festival at the Shell, the city maintains its position as a cultural capital and center for tourism. Free

Where: DCR Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, 10 Guest Street, Boston

When: 7:00 PM

Contact: Event Website / 6172677366