Boston Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Week

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02 August, 2021

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BOSTON, MA — Looking for things to do in the Boston area? Your Boston Patch community calendar is a great way to check out what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a coat drive, or an auction, 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 the Boston area: Special Education Surrogate Parent - Orientation Training - MA When: Monday, August 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/j/93544910882?pwd=a0hjWDduNHdFdG4vcFQ3UWtqamJLQT09 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 6 Miles At 6 a.m.- The Breakfast Club Runners (on hold for now) When: Tuesday, August 3rd 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 Summer Webinar for the Sandwich Generation: Info to Guide Aging Parents When: Tuesday, August 3rd at 12:30 p.m. Where: Online What: Summer Webinar for the Sandwich Generation: Information to Guide Aging Parents Aug 3, 2021 12:30 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) No Cost DescriptionAt the height of a global health crisis, and many adults found themselves sandwiched between raising growing children and worrying... Learn More Kids Ice Cream Class When: Tuesday, August 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Via Toscana What: Come with your kids to Tuscan Market for a hands on ice cream class! In this class, your kids will be learning the way to create the perfect ice cream! 1 parent is allowed per ticket. Learn More Shooze Cruise When: Wednesday, August 4th at 6:30 p.m. Where: 200 Seaport Blvd What: Join us for the 18th Annual Shooze Cruise, a Boston Harbor boat cruise to benefit St. Francis House, hosted by the Emerging Leaders of St. Francis House! The St. Francis House Emerging Leader are setting sail on the 18th annual Shooze Cruise to raise funds and awareness for th... Learn More 19-Piece Compaq Big Band With Vocalist Ed Scheer at FREE Saltonstall Park Summer Concert Series When: Wednesday, August 4th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Saltonstall Park, 149 Main Street (next to Watertown Town Hall), Watertown, MA, 02472 What: The exciting, high powered 19-piece Compaq Big Band is appearing at the Saltonstall Park Summer Concert series on Wednesday August 4th in Watertown, Massachusetts. This is a FREE outdoor concert, open to all. Just bring a blanket and/or lawn chair. Weather permitting only. 6:... Learn More Boston Landmarks Orchestra: BEETHOVEN'S FIFTH & AMERICAN ICONS When: Wednesday, August 4th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Hatch Memorial Shell What: Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Christopher Wilkins, conductor Sigourney Cook, soprano Adrian Anantawan, violin Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 George Gershwin Strike Up the Band Overture Florence Price Concert Overture No. 2 William Grant Still Spir... Learn More Featured Event: Past Life Regression hypnosis seminar When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: online What: How would your life be different if you experienced a hypnotic past life regression? If you have tried it, you may already know. If you haven't, you are in for a wonderful surprise! You'll gain insights into current issues and relationships in your life and learn how explorin... Learn More Featured Event: Past Life Regression hypnosis seminar (Kathryn McGlynn, Certified Hypnotist) Sian Evans with Maiden Voyages: Magnificent Ocean Liners and the Women Who Traveled When: Thursday, August 5th at 3:00 p.m. Where: New England Historic Genealogical Society What: At the peak of summer, join us for an afternoon journey back to the early twentieth century and the Golden Age of Ocean Liners. Inspired by family research – her great-great uncle was a Cunard Chief Officer – Siân Evans documents the journeys of women whose lives were changed ... Learn More Video Editing Workshop When: Thursday, August 5th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Online via Zoom What: 6 Sessions: August 05 – 19, Mondays and Thursdays, 6–9pm, Online via Zoom. Learn the principles and techniques of video editing – the backbone of filmmaking. Whatever your interest or desired role in filmmaking, understanding editing is fundamental to your success. Learn more! Learn More Ekali Concert When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 p.m. Where: Big Night Live What: Come to BigNightLive for a concert by Ekali on August 6th starting at 10pm! This is a 18+ Event with valid form of identification. For US citizens, a valid DMV-issued photo ID or USA passport is required. For international guests, a valid passport is required.Doors 9pm / Show ... Learn More Featured Event: Free 5-Day Email Course: MA Wills and Living Trusts When: Saturday, August 7th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lexington, MA - on web What: Estate Planning Law Office of Joel Bernstein MA Wills & Trusts TAKE THE COURSE 5 Day Email Course, focus on MA Law.  You register, then we send you a series of emails slated to double your understanding in just minutes each day. It starts the day after you register. COURSE... Learn More Featured Event: Free 5-Day Email Course: MA Wills and Living Trusts (Joel Bernstein) Featured Event: Free 5-Day Email Course: MA Wills and Living Trusts When: Saturday, August 7th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lexington, MA - on web What: Estate Planning Law Office of Joel Bernstein MA Wills & Trusts TAKE THE COURSE 5 Day Email Course, focus on MA Law.  You register, then we send you a series of emails slated to double your understanding in just minutes each day. It starts the day after you register. COURSE... Learn More Featured Event: Free 5-Day Email Course: MA Wills and Living Trusts (Joel Bernstein) Levitate Music Festival Promo Code When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 140 Main St What: Levitate Music Festival Promo Code Levitate Music Festival is two full days of music and arts at the historic Marshfield Fairgrounds, just 30 minutes south of Boston. We are very proud to unveil to you this pop-up rendition of the music and art lovechild that was born out of o... Learn More Chestnut Hill Reservoir Historic Walking Tour When: Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Metropolitan Waterworks Museum, 2450 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02467, United States What: Have you ever wanted to learn more about the 150-year old Chestnut Hill Reservoir and the historic structures around it? On this one hour walking tour, you will have the opportunity to view diverse architectural examples from Boston's Golden Age, hear how the reservoir site wa... Learn More Photography Exhibition: The Quiet World of Aging' + More When: Saturday, August 7th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 15 South St What: Who: Documentary Photographer, Melinda Reyes. What: A grand opening event will be held to celebrate the debut of a solo exhibition of 'The Quiet World of Aging' and 'Inside the Walls: An Intimate Look At Our Elders During Covid-19.' Light bites and refreshments will be provide... Learn More Boston Children Chorus "We Sing: Boston" Summer Series When: Saturday, August 7th 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 Eat Local Month - Tour of Eastie Farms When: Saturday, August 7th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Sumner Street What: SBN is organizing two tours of urban farms in and around Boston as part of our Eat Local Month campaign. This tour is designed to be an experience of urban farming and its links to our growing business of food entrepreneurism in the Boston area. The tour will specifically emph... Learn More Dine Out Boston: Dining Out, Together Again When: Sunday, August 8th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 139 Tremont St What: Dine Out Boston is brought to you by the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau, providing locals and visitors alike the opportunity to try many restaurants in the area at special prices. Participating restaurants offer prix fixe menus for both lunch and dinner - man... Learn More See more 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.