This Weekend's Boston Area Events

Boston MA

19 August, 2021

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BOSTON, MA — Curious about what to do in the Boston area? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week in Boston. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a festival, a barbecue, or an awards ceremony, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend throughout Boston: Early Learning Center Back-to-School event is Thursday, 8/19 When: Thursday, August 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Early Learning Center What: Event listing from Early Learning Center: Thursday, August 19 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMEarly Learning Center Back-to-School event is Thursday, 8/19, 1 pm-3 pm. There will be school supplies, community resources, and fun for everyone! Help us share this event!Questions? Contact E... Learn More Mobile Vaccine Clinic (Events) - Adams School When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Adams School What: Event listing from Adams School: Thursday and August 19 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMNo appointment necessary. Second appointment will be made on site.Read more Learn More Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® in a box! - The Jimmy Fund When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: The Jimmy Fund What: Event listing from The Jimmy Fund: Thursday and August 19 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PMHelp Dana-Farber Cancer Institute defy cancer with every scoop this summer! Purchase a Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® in a box kit to enjoy the spirit of Scooper Bowl on-the-go this August. Each ice cream ... Learn More Northeast Metro Regional Vocation School - New School Building Meeting When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Town of Winthrop What: Event listing from Town of Winthrop: Thursday, August 19 at 5:30 PMFor more information visit: https://www.town.winthrop.ma.us/home/events/165031 Learn More Northeast Metro Regional Voc School New School Building Committee Meeting When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Chelsea What: Event listing from City of Chelsea: Thursday, August 19 at 5:30 PMFor more information visit: https://www.chelseama.gov/home/events/119131 Learn More Learn To Knit with Third Piece at Laugh Boston! When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Laugh Boston What: Learn to Knit with Alex and Kate at Laugh Boston on August 19th @ 6 pm for a special Third Piece Knitting Event Collaboration. Perfect for true beginners or those looking for an easy refresh project. Grab some friends and have a fun night out learning to knit! Included Mater... Learn More Fitness at Continuum Allston When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 219 Western Ave What: Big news! Next week we're kicking off a FREE outdoor fitness series in the Backyard.In partnership with NB Fitness Club, join us on select Thursday, August 19 for Yoga from 6 – 7pm.Class registration is required to secure your spot. For more info on classes and to register, cl... Learn More Community Preservation Committee Meeting When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Chelsea What: Event listing from City of Chelsea: Thursday, August 19 at 6:00 PMFor more information visit: https://www.chelseama.gov/home/events/119061 Learn More Concert in the Park - City of Everett When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Everett What: Event listing from City of Everett: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMCome enjoy some cool tunes on a Summer night as we continue our Outdoor Summer Concert Series with local favorite Smokin' Joe and the Henchmen playing all of your favorite hits from the 40's to the ... Learn More O'Connell Branch Book Group - William Cardinal O'Connell Branch Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: William Cardinal O'Connell Branch Library What: Event listing from William Cardinal O'Connell Branch Library: Thursday, August 19 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMAugust selection: The Empath Diaries by Sherry TurkleReading Interests: We read mostly contemporary Fiction and Non-Fiction, with forays into older works and classics. Pa... Learn More How to Make a Decision in Divorce – Boston, MA Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Webinar What: From the moment divorce becomes a possibility, your mind is bombarded with a litany of complex questions – all requiring you to make many important decisions when you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and confused. The VESTA Professionals of our Boston, MA Hub are here to help you g... Learn More Community Outreach Team Meeting - Sierra Club - Massachusetts Chapter When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - Massachusetts Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Massachusetts Chapter: Thursday, August 19 at 7:00 PMThis team is responsible for person-to-person outreach to Sierra Club members and supporters. They use a variety of tools, including phone calling, peer-to-peer texting, and email blasts. Learn More Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocation School District - Regular Meeting When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Town of Winthrop What: Event listing from Town of Winthrop: Thursday, August 19 at 7:00 PMFor more information visit: https://www.town.winthrop.ma.us/home/events/165021 Learn More Northeast Metro Regional Voc District School Committee Meeting LOCATION CORRECTION When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: City of Chelsea What: Event listing from City of Chelsea: Thursday, August 19 at 7:00 PMFor more information visit: https://www.chelseama.gov/home/events/119151 Learn More Northeast Metro Regional Voc District School Committee Meeting When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: City of Chelsea What: Event listing from City of Chelsea: Thursday, August 19 at 7:00 PMFor more information visit: https://www.chelseama.gov/home/events/119141 Learn More Forest Protection Team Meeting - Sierra Club - Massachusetts Chapter When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - Massachusetts Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Massachusetts Chapter: Thursday, August 19 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PMBiweekly meeting of the Forest Protection Group. All are welcome!! Learn More Subtronics At Big Night Live When: Thursday, August 19th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Big Night Live What: Join American dubstep DJ Subtronics at Big Night Live for a night of dancing and good vibes. Known for the song "Griztronics" that peaked on Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs at number 9 and his popular mixtapes along with some of his famous mashups, Subtronics will bring... Learn More Job Search and Career Planning Coaching When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: All Bright Community Center What: Event listing from All Bright Community Center: Friday, August 20 (all day) Do you need assistance with your job search, resume, or interviewing skills? The Harvard Ed Portal now provides free individual consultations with professional career coaches in English and Spanish tha... Learn More A hearing regarding the creation of a Commission on Black Men and Boys and a Commission on Latino Me... When: Friday, August 20th at 10:00 a.m. Where: All Bright Community Center What: Event listing from All Bright Community Center: Friday, August 20 at 10:00 AMThe Committee on Government Operations will hold a virtual hearing on August 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM re:   Dockets #0773-0774 - A hearing regarding the creation of a Commission on Black Men a... Learn More Special Education Surrogate Parent - Orientation Training - MA When: Friday, August 20th at 11:00 a.m. Where: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/j/95591741553?pwd=TmgwaW1UNHpkcS9DejhYWEZSNUVmQT09 What: Please note: This opportunity is for Massachusetts residents only. All others should visit your state education website for local opportunities. Are you interested in being a special education decision-maker for students in your community? You can help by volunteering to beco... Learn More Storyteller John Porcino - Winthrop Public Library and Museum When: Friday, August 20th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Winthrop Public Library and Museum What: Event listing from Winthrop Public Library and Museum: Friday, August 20 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMContact: Amanda : 617-846-0616 : [email protected] [] Learn More Boston GreenFest When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Rose Kennedy Greenway near Rings Fountain What: The longest-running multicultural environmental music festival in the Northeast is back this year and in person! Taking place near the Rings Fountain. The theme this year is #EnvironmentalEqualityNOW and will feature phenomenal music and eco-fashion performances.  Learn More Crowes Pasture — Concerts in the Courtyard When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Boston Public Library What: Event listing from Boston Public Library: Friday, August 20 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Join us for a folk performance by Crowes Pasture as part of our Concerts in the Courtyard Series, which is sponsored by Bank of America. Concerts are open to in-person audiences. No registrat... Learn More Seesaw Webinar: What's New - Technology When: Friday, August 20th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Technology What: Event listing from Technology: Friday, August 20 from 1:00 PM to 2:15 PMRegistration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JlwkT0JdQ22jPogLS7NXagAfter registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.How to get the most out... Learn More Researching German Ancestors: Records, Resources, and Repositories When: Friday, August 20th at 2:00 p.m. Where: New England Historic Genealogical Society What: Germans have been emigrating to America since the seventeenth century and today are the largest self-reported ancestry group living in the country. No matter when your ancestors arrived in the U.S., this online seminar will teach you how to trace your German ancestry. You will... Learn More Boston GreenFest 2021. When: Friday, August 20th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Rose Kennedy Greenway What: Boston GreenFest is on a mission to inspire action and caring for each other and the planet. By bringing innovation, music, dance, sustainable products, electric vehicles, activities, food and ideas to the forefront, our event seeks to excite and educate our community. Boston ... Learn More Chelsea School Committee Special Meeting When: Friday, August 20th at 5:30 p.m. Where: City of Chelsea What: Event listing from City of Chelsea: Friday, August 20 at 5:30 PMFor more information visit: https://www.chelseama.gov/home/events/119301 Learn More Disco Biscuit When: Friday, August 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 247 Monadnock Highway Swanzey, NH, 03446, United States What: The Disco Biscuits are an entirely different band today than they were when they first broke out of Philadelphia in the mid-90s. That's not to say that they've abandoned their foundation, switched gears or set sail for distant shores. The Disco Biscuits are still very much the... Learn More HOH Summer Yoga Series (August) - The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture When: Friday, August 20th at 6:30 p.m. Where: The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture What: Event listing from The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture: Friday, August 20 at 6:30 PMDetails Join Havurah on the Hill for our first in-person event since February 2020! This interactive yoga class mixes Jewish wisdom with gentle… More https://www.facebook.com/eve... Learn More Paint Night - Fenway Community Center When: Friday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Fenway Community Center What: Event listing from Fenway Community Center: Friday, August 20 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PMClick here to register!! Learn More Outdoor Summer Movie Night - City of Everett When: Friday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: City of Everett What: Event listing from City of Everett: Friday, August 20 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PMJoin us this Friday, August 20th at Everett Stadium, for a movie under the stars at our Outdoor Summer Movie Night. Gates open at 7pm and the movie will begin at 8pm. This weeks feature will be LUCA,... Learn More Tiesto At Big Night Live When: Friday, August 20th at 10:30 p.m. Where: Big Night Live What: Join an unforgettable night with "Godfather of EDM" better known as Tiesto on August 20th at Big Night Live. Tiesto is a Dutch DJ and record producer who is very well known in the electronic music world. He's been voted the greatest DJ of all time and voted "best DJ of the las... Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: 65-66 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108 What: We're a small, female-run company of 22 team members whose mission is to make professional photography more accessible to the community while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. All of our 30 minute mini sessions are free to book and take place out... Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (Rachel Wasserman) Craftivism 101: Embroidery Workshop with Shannon Downey When: Saturday, August 21st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Zoom What: Get acquainted with "craftivism," learn to embroider, stitch something brilliant, and make friends—all in just 2 hours! Craft-based activism ("craftivism") has been used as a tool of resistance, coalition building, and even espionage! Fiber artist Shannon Downey will provide ... Learn More New England Revolution to host Black Owned Boston Market Ahead of Matchday on August 21 When: Saturday, August 21st at 3:00 p.m. Where: Gillette Stadium What: The New England Revolution and Black Owned Bos. have partnered to bring 15 local, black-owned businesses to a pop-up market at Patriot Place and the Revolution Fan Zone on Saturday, August 21. Ahead of the match, fans can enjoy the ability to shop around and discover what thes... Learn More Disco Biscuit When: Saturday, August 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: 247 Monadnock Highway Swanzey, NH, 03446, United States What: The Disco Biscuits are an entirely different band today than they were when they first broke out of Philadelphia in the mid-90s. That's not to say that they've abandoned their foundation, switched gears or set sail for distant shores. The Disco Biscuits are still very much the... Learn More Sidepiece At Big Night Live When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:30 p.m. Where: Big Night Live What: Join collaborative duo Nitti Gritti and Party Favor of Sidepiece for a night of some of the best music to dance to. This duo was nominated for a Grammy in 2021 under Best Dance Recording segment for their 2019 song On My Mind featuring famous DJ Diplo. Nitti Gritti has worked ... Learn More Half-day Ocean Therapy Retreat When: Sunday, August 22nd 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 Boston GreenFest 2021 When: Sunday, August 22nd at 2:30 p.m. Where: Rose Kennedy Greenway What: Boston GreenFest is on a mission to inspire action and caring for each other and the planet. By bringing innovation, music, dance, sustainable products, electric vehicles, activities, food and ideas to the forefront, our event seeks to excite and educate our community. Boston ... Learn More Summer Evening Strolls: Listen to the Land in Deerfield When: Sunday, August 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Historic Deerfield, 80 Old Main Street, Deerfield, Massachusetts, 01342, United States What: The Deerfield landscape, the river, the ridge, the meadows and farm land have provided a bountiful site for human and wildlife occupation, for thousands of years. And like all landscapes, it is constantly changing. Join us for delightful evening stroll and discover how the ... Learn More Mayor's Coffee Hour - All Bright Community Center When: Monday, August 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: All Bright Community Center What: Event listing from All Bright Community Center: Monday, August 23 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM https://www.boston.gov/news/2021-mayors-neighborhood-coffee-hour-series-announced?utm_source=Neighborhood+Services&utm_campaign=West+Roxbury+7%2F20%2F21&utm_medium=email For mo... Learn More Overview of Literacy Tools in Clever When: Monday, August 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Technology What: Event listing from Technology: Monday, August 23 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMLink to One PagerRegistration: https://k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAucuygqjsrGdbeGamDMS_T8H1OP9K3OKobDescription: Discover the latest updates to audiobook and ebook apps, such as Lea... Learn More Deeper Dive with Seesaw Grades K-2 - Technology When: Monday, August 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Technology What: Event listing from Technology: Monday, August 23 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMLink to One PagerRegistration: https://k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/87947161739Description: Learn how to use the updated and advanced features of Seesaw such as the Activities and Skills View - recomm... Learn More Mondays with the Mayoral Candidates - Councilor Campbell When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: All Bright Community Center What: Event listing from All Bright Community Center: Monday, August 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMAndrea Campbell, City Councilor (District 4) - CONFIRMED Monday, August 23, 2021, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm  Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1ZRQz_ZGQnOs1QQEaZ3... Learn More Climate Research Team Meeting - Sierra Club - Massachusetts Chapter When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - Massachusetts Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Massachusetts Chapter: Monday, August 23 at 6:00 PMThis team looks at municipal progress on clean energy/climate issues and seeks opportunities to leverage municipal power for state policy change. Learn More Boston Landing (60 Guest Street) Impact Advisory Group Meeting When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: All Bright Community Center What: Event listing from All Bright Community Center: Monday, August 23 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Boston Landing (60 Guest Street) Impact Advisory Group Meeting Monday, August 23, 2021 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM The BPDA will be hosting a virtual Impact Advisory Gr... Learn More Memorials Committee - Town of Winthrop When: Monday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Town of Winthrop What: Event listing from Town of Winthrop: Monday, August 23 at 6:00 PMFor more information visit: https://www.town.winthrop.ma.us/memorials-committee/events/165086 Learn More 6 Miles At 6 a.m.- The Breakfast Club Runners (on hold for now) When: Tuesday, August 24th 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, but n... Learn More Popular Authors Liter - Winthrop Public Library and Museum When: Tuesday, August 24th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Winthrop Public Library and Museum What: Event listing from Winthrop Public Library and Museum: Tuesday, August 24 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM[] Learn More Garden Story Time - West End Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 24th at 10:30 a.m. Where: West End Branch Library What: Event listing from West End Branch Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Join us for garden-themed stories and songs in the West End Branch's garden. This program is for children ages 0-5. You are welcome to explore our newly remodeled garden after the program.... Learn More Deeper Dive with Seesaw Grades 3-6 - Technology When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Technology What: Event listing from Technology: Tuesday, August 24 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMLink to One PagerRegistration: https://k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrduCorDotGNLJP2RwbWrycrSIHAvZu_naDescription: Learn how to use Seesawâ��s updated and advanced features such as M... Learn More TalkingPoints Webinar: Overview for Admins When: Tuesday, August 24th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Technology What: Event listing from Technology: Tuesday, August 24 from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PMTalkingPoints is a two-way multilingual family engagement platform that allows teachers and schools to have communication with families across language barriers! The platform translates messages back and ... Learn More Toxics Team Meeting - Sierra Club - Massachusetts Chapter When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - Massachusetts Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Massachusetts Chapter: Tuesday, August 24 at 5:00 PMMeeting of the Toxics Team to discuss how to regulate and remediate toxics in Massachusetts. We will send zoom call info to all registrants shortly before the event. Learn More Special Education Surrogate Parent - Orientation Training - MA When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:00 p.m. Where: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsdOGhqz0pE9XWMjQ0XDu3t3xIHPInWkr- What: Please note: This opportunity is for Massachusetts residents only. All others should visit your state education website for local opportunities. Are you interested in being a special education decision-maker for students in your community? You can help by volunteering to beco... Learn More Virtual Author Talk with Adam Stern, MD When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What:Event listing from State Library of Massachusetts: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMJoin us for an author talk with Adam Stern, MD, author of the new book, Committed: Dispatches from a Psychiatrist in Training. Presented in partnership with the Boston Public Library.... Learn More Planning Board Meeting - City of Chelsea When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Chelsea What: Event listing from City of Chelsea: Tuesday, August 24 at 6:00 PMFor more information visit: https://www.chelseama.gov/planning-board/events/113186 Learn More Boston Landing (60 Guest Street) Virtual Public Meeting When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:00 p.m. Where: All Bright Community Center What: Event listing from All Bright Community Center: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Boston Landing (60 Guest Street) Virtual Public Meeting Tuesday, August 24, 2021 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM The BPDA will be hosting a virtual Public Meeting in connection w... Learn More Our Sustainable Kitchen Cooking Class When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - Massachusetts Chapter What: Event listing from Sierra Club - Massachusetts Chapter: Tuesday, August 24 from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PMProfessional vegan chef Diana Goldman will teach you virtually how to prepare delicious plant-based food. Feel free to check out Diana's repertoire of healthy recipes and cookin... Learn More Cultural Council Meeting - City of Chelsea When: Tuesday, August 24th at 6:30 p.m. Where: City of Chelsea What: Event listing from City of Chelsea: Tuesday, August 24 at 6:30 PMFor more information visit: https://www.chelseama.gov/cultural-council/events/119291 Learn More Cultural Council - Town of Winthrop When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Town of Winthrop What: Event listing from Town of Winthrop: Tuesday, August 24 at 7:00 PMFor more information visit: https://www.town.winthrop.ma.us/winthrop-cultural-council-zoom/events/165081 Learn More Navigating your 1:1 Classroom Series - Session 3 Integrating Technology Into Your Lessons When: Wednesday, August 25th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Technology What: Event listing from Technology: Wednesday, August 25 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMZoom link: https://k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/86536014399Course Objectives:Educators will incorporate best practices to set up their classroom for the ability to use 1:1 Chromebooks for teachin... 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.