Boston Area Weekday Events: Check Out What's Happening

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12 July, 2021

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BOSTON, MA — Want to spend a night out with friends? Your Boston Patch community calendar is a great way to stay up to date on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a barbecue, or yoga in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and around Boston: Featured Event: Outdoor Grass Volleyball Programs: Grades K-12 When: Monday, July 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Oak Hill Middle School What: Mini Club Youth Volleyball (Grades K-8) (Beginner - Intermediate) Looking to get your kids active and learning volleyball? Mini Club Youth Volleyball is a grassroots program for young girl & boy athletes from grades K-8. This program is perfect for total beginners looking ... Learn More Featured Event: Outdoor Grass Volleyball Programs: Grades K-12 (Lucas Coffeen) Register for 2021 Summer Classes! When: Monday, July 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 750 University Ave What: Take a break from the fun in the sun and cool off with The Skating Academy's Summer Classes! Registration is now open at the Norwood Campus. Perfect your on-ice skills with our award-winning and learn-to-skate lessons utilizing the official Learn to Skate USA curriculum endorsed ... Learn More 6 Miles At 6 a.m.- The Breakfast Club Runners (on hold for now) When: Tuesday, July 13th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Audubon Circle Restaurant (near Audubon Circle) What: UPDATE: during the public health emergency, this group has canceled group runs in favor of virtual runs or solo runs. Please be safe! Feeling like you want to connect? Find The Breakfast Club Runners on Facebook.  xxxxx Have plans to run early in the morning before work, and but n... Learn More Roxbury Community Blood Drive with the American Red Cross When: Tuesday, July 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Downtown/South End What: With hospital blood needs outpacing blood donations, the Red Cross urges everyone to help overcome a severe blood shortage. 3 easy ways to help: 1. Sign up to give blood at the link below now 2. Ask a friend to join you 3. Spread the word Come to give July 7-31 for a $10... Learn More Featured Event: Intro to Student Loan Repayment webinar When: Wednesday, July 14th at 1:00 p.m. What: At this 30 minute webinar, you'll learn the basics of student loan repayment strategies.This webinar is for anyone who wants to learn about the basics of student loan repayment strategies.You will learn:-the first steps to start taking control of your student loans-why student... Learn More Featured Event: Intro to Student Loan Repayment webinar (Chris Chen CFP) 2021 Fenway Civic Association Rose Garden Picnic When: Wednesday, July 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: James P. Kelleher Rose Garden What: Fenway Civic Association is delighted to announce the return of our annual Rose Garden Picnic! Hear from Fenway elected representatives, and join your neighbors and friends to listen to bluegrass music, enjoy a boxed picnic meal, ice cream from Boston Police's Hood Ice Cream t... Learn More Special Education Surrogate Parent - Online Orientation - MA When: Wednesday, July 14th at 6:30 p.m. Where: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/j/96130297635?pwd=OHk3QWpYTEFmVksvSUpEbnZ5ZDQ0QT09 What: This opportunity is for Massachusetts residents. All others should visit your state education website for local opportunities.Are you interested in supporting students in your community? You can help by volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for a s... Learn More Featured Event: The Gray Divorce – Boston, MA Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar When: Thursday, July 15th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Webinar What: Join our team of vetted professionals to learn how to navigate the divorce process while preparing for your next stage of life. We will have experts in legal, finance, mortgages, real estate, parenting, and coaching to assist in preparing you. Over the last thirty years, the d... Learn More Featured Event: The Gray Divorce – Boston, MA Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar (Deanna Coyle) Featured Event: The Art of Decision Making: A Free Holistic Wellness Webinar When: Thursday, July 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online via zoom What: Have you ever made a decision then agonized about whether it was the right one? Or, procrastinated due to self doubt or feeling uncertain about what is best path for you? Our choices define who we are and when we are feeling unsure of who we are or, how we feel, it can shake t... Learn More Featured Event: The Art of Decision Making: A Free Holistic Wellness Webinar (Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi) ACCC on Managing Finances During Divorce When: Thursday, July 15th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Virtual event What: National nonprofit American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) announced today a free webinar hosted by Peter Mullen, Community Educator at ACCC. The webinar on "Managing Finances During a Divorce" will be held on Thursday, July 15 at 2:00pm EST and will explore the most common... Learn More The Afterwork Social - Live Fenway Event {Outside/Free Apps} When: Thursday, July 15th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Yard House What: Event Registration:   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/t... JOIN US! The Afterwork Social for networking experience. You're cordially invited to network, mix, and mingle with other area professionals. *Invite Friends or Business Associates* Come Join Us & Build Your Network!... Learn More CX Summer Nights When: Thursday, July 15th at 5:30 p.m. Where: The Common at CX What: We're excited to bring back CX Summer Nights, free outdoor concerts at Cambridge Crossing every third Thursday in July, August, and September. Join us for live music accompanied by a revolving lineup of local brews, food trucks, lawn games, and opportunities to support the Cam... Learn More Bread & Puppet Peter Schumann's "Bedsheet Mitigations": art exhibit reception on July 15th. When: Thursday, July 15th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Midway Artist Studios What: Reception for "Bedsheet Mitigations" an exhibition of paintings created by Peter Schumann, founder and director of the Bread & Puppet Theater.Visual art exhibit on display from July 1 through August 31, 2021 at Midway Gallery, Fort Point, Boston, MA. Regular gallery hours:... Learn More Featured Event: Comedian Jim McCue returns to City Winery Boston When: Friday, July 16th at 7:29 p.m. What: The Boston Comedy Festival has been delivering the best comedy shows in New England for over 20 years. You have seen these comedians on Comedy Central , Drybar Comedy Specials, USO tours and headlining your favorite club or theater.The highly successful Comedy and Cabernet ser... Learn More Featured Event: Comedian Jim McCue returns to City Winery Boston (Jim McCue) CraftBoston: Fiber Stories When: Friday, July 16th at 12:01 a.m. Where: www.societyofcrafts.org What: CraftBoston: Fiber Stories is an online exhibition highlighting the strong bond between the fiber arts and storytelling. Over the course of six weeks this summer, we will explore the creativity and versatility of more than 40 contemporary artists working with fiber or using tr... Learn More CraftBoston: Fiber Stories When: Friday, July 16th at 9:00 a.m. Where: https://societyofcrafts.org/ What: Join us for CraftBoston: Fiber Stories, an exploration of storytelling through fiber arts and fiber-inspired techniques in a variety of materials. Discover the diversity of this popular art form! We invite you to shop fine handmade wares at the Society of Arts + Crafts store, ... Learn More CambridgeSide Hosts July American Red Cross Blood Drives When: Friday, July 16th at 11:00 a.m. Where: CambridgeSide What: Giving blood makes a big difference in the lives of others and there is a severe blood shortage with an emergency need for Type O. Please consider making an appointment to donate at an American Red Cross blood drive on Fridays, July 9 and 16, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cam... Learn More Researching 17th Century Settlers to New England When: Friday, July 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: New England Historic Genealogical Society What: The 17th-century colonists in New England are one of the most studied groups on the planet. Prior to 1700, the European population of the area was still sufficiently small and compact enough to be manageable from a genealogical standpoint. In many cases, town vital records, ch... Learn More Boston Landmarks Orchestra: "LIFT EV'RY VOICE" When: Friday, July 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bethel AME Church Sanctuary What: To celebrate the return of live music, the strings of the Landmarks Orchestra perform in two historic Boston churches. The welcoming tones of Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis offer inspiration and comfort. Then, a string quartet joins the orchestra in mus... Learn More Featured Event: Free 30 Min Photoshoots in Cambridge! When: Saturday, July 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 880 Memorial Dr What: Free to book! Capture you and your loved ones (furry ones included!) with fun 30 minute photoshoots with vetted local pros. Sessions available every Saturday and Sunday. Select the date, location, and time slot that works best for you. Book your session here for the... Learn More Featured Event: Free 30 Min Photoshoots in Cambridge! (Colin Waitt) Featured Event: Outdated MA Will - Living Trust? Free 5 lesson email course When: Saturday, July 17th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lexington, MA - on web What: See Joel and Barbara explain their work in simple terms:   https://www.livingtrustma.com/... 4 minutes to viewGain insight into the estate planning process Estate Planning Law Office of Joel Bernstein aka MA Wills & Trusts TAKE THE COURSE 5 Day Email Course, focus on MA La... Learn More Featured Event: Outdated MA Will - Living Trust? Free 5 lesson email course (Joel Bernstein) Featured Event: Outdated MA Will - Living Trust? Free 5 lesson email course When: Saturday, July 17th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lexington, MA - on web What: See Joel and Barbara explain their work in simple terms:   https://www.livingtrustma.com/... 4 minutes to viewGain insight into the estate planning process Estate Planning Law Office of Joel Bernstein aka MA Wills & Trusts TAKE THE COURSE 5 Day Email Course, focus on MA La... Learn More Featured Event: Outdated MA Will - Living Trust? Free 5 lesson email course (Joel Bernstein) Free Mindfulness Session: Am I Doing This Right? When: Saturday, July 17th at 2:15 p.m. Where: Watertown Free Public Library What: Free event from the Boston Mindfulness and Insight Meditation Meetup As we find ourselves in another transition period, let's get back to basics about what we're doing -- and not doing -- as part of a mindfulness meditation practice. This session will be a great introduction f... Learn More Boston Children Chorus "We Sing: Boston" Summer Series When: Saturday, July 17th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Clark Avenue School What: Summer is here, and outdoor singing is back at the parks with community singing series that will enliven public parks in Chelsea, Roxbury, Dorchester, Chinatown, and Mattapan all summer long! In partnership with the Friends of the Public Garden, Boston Children's Chorus is hos... Learn More We Sing: Boston When: Saturday, July 17th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Boston Neighborhood Parks What: In partnership with the Friends of the Public Garden, Boston Children's Chorus is hosting "We Sing: Boston," a summer series of community singing events in public parks throughout Boston neighborhoods every weekend starting July 17 - August 15! We invite community members of a... Learn More 'Be Here! Be YOU!' LGBTQ+ Skating & Dancing Party Fundraiser When: Saturday, July 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: The Skating Club of Boston What: Joy Skate Productions welcomes you to join "Be Here! Be YOU!" -- a celebratory skating and dancing "fun-raiser" supporting the LGBTQ+ community. The charity event brings together the fun of skating, gender illusion, exciting performances, great music and joy. Be Here! Be YOU... Learn More Featured Event: Free 30 Min Photoshoots at Copley Square! When: Sunday, July 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 138 St James Ave What: Free to book! Capture you and your loved ones (furry ones included!) with fun 30 minute photoshoots with vetted local pros. Sessions available every Saturday and Sunday. Select the date, location, and time slot that works best for you. Book your session here for the... Learn More Featured Event: Free 30 Min Photoshoots at Copley Square! (Colin Waitt) Half-day Ocean Therapy Retreat When: Sunday, July 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Webb Memorial State Park What: Join Boston Harbor Now and Toadstool Walks on a 3-hour guided therapeutic experience. Slow down and awaken your senses in the unique urban wilderness areas of Boston Harbor. Forest Bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, is a restorative sensory exploration... Learn More Yoga For A Cause When: Sunday, July 18th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Roberto Clemente Field What: Stonewall Sports Boston has teamed up with Down Under School of Yoga to provide Yoga for a Cause. A Down Under Yoga instructor will be leading outdoor yoga classes (10:30-11:30am) on Sundays from June 6th to July 18th. Each session is $10. You can sign up for all the sessions ... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Boston Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.