This Week's Boston Area Events

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13 December, 2021

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BOSTON, MA — Want to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Boston. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a barbecue, or fashion show, 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 all of this week's events in and near Boston: Featured Event: Stone Social Impact Forum featuring Nicholas Kristoff When: Monday, December 13th at 5:30 p.m. Where: https://www.emkinstitute.org/explore-the-institute/public-events-programs/public/stone-kristof-2021 What: Nicholas Kristof, Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and world-renowned journalist, will headline the virtual Fall 2021 Stone Social Impact Forum. Known for his reporting on human rights and giving a voice to the voiceless around the world, Mr. Kristof will share ... Learn MoreFeatured Event: Stone Social Impact Forum featuring Nicholas Kristoff (Edward M Kennedy Institute for the US Senate) Movies - Elf - Fenway Community Center When: Monday, December 13th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Fenway Community Center What: Event listing from Fenway Community Center: Monday and December 13 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at content@... Learn More Paper: The Socratic Method - Technology When: Monday, December 13th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Technology What: Event listing from Technology: Monday, December 13 from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PMOur tutors are a diverse group of educators, but they have one common goal: helping your students succeed.Join this session to learn about how our Paper tutors employ the Socratic method. In doing so, and tu... Learn More Stone Social Impact Forum featuring Nicholas Kristof When: Monday, December 13th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Online via Zoom What: Nicholas Kristof, Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and world-renowned journalist, will headline the virtual Fall 2021 Stone Social Impact Forum. Known for his reporting on human rights and giving a voice to the voiceless around the world, Mr. Kristof will share ... Learn More Board of License - Town of Winthrop When: Monday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Town of WinthropLearn More Transportation Committee Meeting - Sierra Club - Massachusetts Chapter When: Monday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: VirtualLearn More 309 Summit Avenue Virtual Public Meeting When: Monday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: All Bright Community CenterLearn More 🔥Mindfulness Aerial Classes in a floating Silk Hammock every Monday🔥 When: Monday, December 13th at 7:30 p.m. Where: 480 Tremont St What: Swet Studio®, of Boston's South End, offers Mindfulness classes in a floating Silk Hammock every Monday and Tuesday at 5:30, 7: 30 pm, Wednesday 12:15pm,  Friday at 6: 30 pm, Saturday at 11 am, and Sunday at 4:30pm.Swet Studio's® Guided Meditation and Restorative class is a gr... Learn More 🟣If you want BETTER results🟣 When: Monday, December 13th at 7:30 p.m. Where: 480 Tremont St What: 🟣If you want BETTER results🟣🔥🔥🔥Unlike traditional yoga -Aerial yoga and fitness make movement EASY & inversions ACCESSIBLE with low to ZERO impact on the joins!✔️STRETCH your Back✔️DECOMPRESS your Spine✔️TONE your muscles✔️IMPROVE your strength✔️IMPROVE flexibility✔️I... Learn More 6 Miles At 6 a.m.- The Breakfast Club Runners (on hold for now) When: Tuesday, December 14th 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 Blossom & Root - Fenway Community Center When: Tuesday, December 14th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Fenway Community Center Learn More Opus Newton Priority Preview When: Tuesday, December 14th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Larz Anderson Auto Museum What: Join 2Life Communities to get better acquainted with the bold thinking behind the vision for, Opus, a vibrant, connected and more within reach community for those 62+. There, you'll also find out exactly how to become an integral and pioneering part of the Opus Newton communit... Learn More Brighton By Map - All Bright Community Center When: Tuesday, December 14th at 1:00 p.m. Where: All Bright Community CenterLearn More Christmas Cards with Canva - Boston Public Library When: Tuesday, December 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Boston Public LibraryLearn More Drip Your Jeans with Artist Zina Worley When: Tuesday, December 14th at 4:30 p.m. Where: All Bright Community Center Learn More Become a Special Education Decision Maker - Online Orientation Training - MA When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYuf-2qrD8iHdIMAsUDEqXI2ap-OzLsScW6 What: Are you interested in being a special education decision-maker for students in your community? You can help by volunteering with RTSC. Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), under Massachusetts law, serve as appointed educational decision-makers for ... Learn More Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - City of Chelsea When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of Chelsea Learn More Piano - Cambridge Public Schools When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Cambridge Public SchoolsLearn More B1 Week - Josiah Quincy Upper School When: Wednesday, December 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Josiah Quincy Upper SchoolLearn More School Picture Make-up Day - Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing When: Wednesday, December 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of HearingLearn More Q2 Progress Report Collection Opens - Cambridge Rindge and Latin School When: Wednesday, December 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolLearn More Coffee/Tea Break with Families and Leadership Team When: Wednesday, December 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of HearingLearn More Building AAPI Power: Representation, Voice and Advocacy in Local AAPI Communities When: Wednesday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: All Bright Community CenterLearn More Book Discussion Group -- The Power by Naomi Alderman When: Wednesday, December 15th at 10:30 a.m. Where: West Roxbury Branch LibraryLearn More Head and Neck Screening Event When: Wednesday, December 15th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Menino Pavilion Lobby at Boston Medical Center, 840 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, 02118 What: You can take steps to prevent head and neck cancer or catch it early! Join us for a free screening and education from BMC doctors and care team members in the Menino Building Lobby (840 Harrison Avenue) at BMC! Everyone is welcome. - Get a short physical exam, with a focus on ... Learn More Wellness Wednesdays: Get Up & Get Moving When: Wednesday, December 15th at 4:00 p.m. Where: All Bright Community CenterLearn More AIRPORT HAZARDS COMMITTEE - Town of Winthrop When: Wednesday, December 15th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Town of WinthropLearn More Allston Civic Association Meeting - All Bright Community Center When: Wednesday, December 15th at 6:00 p.m. Where: All Bright Community Center Learn More Featured Event: Paint Nite: Paint Wooden Ornaments When: Wednesday, December 15th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Aloft Boston Seaport District What: Do you want to deck the halls or get lit this holiday? Now you can do all of your favorite things in one evening! Just make sure to buy tickets ahead of time as supplies and spots are limited!Grab a festive cocktail/mocktail and experience the original paint and sip party at a... Learn More Featured Event: 8,000 Days When: Thursday, December 16th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Workshop What: Retirement is often talked about as an end. You might be focused on how to prepare for it, which is critically important. But if you're looking at retirement as the final goal, then you might not be preparing in the best way. Understanding how to navigate your retirement is cr... Learn More Featured Event: 8,000 Days (Christina Cobas) Featured Event: Holiday Stress: Navigating Emotions & Real Estate – Boston, MA Hub When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: online webinar What: Join our team of industry experts for an informative event regarding strategic ways to handle your emotions surrounding the holidays while dealing with selling or buying a home. You will hear from our vetted professionals in real estate and coaching to discover how to make inf... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Stress: Navigating Emotions & Real Estate – Boston, MA Hub (Deanna Coyle) CRLS Improv Show - Rindge School of Technical Arts When: Thursday, December 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Rindge School of Technical ArtsLearn More Friends of Uphams Corner Holiday Meet and Greet When: Thursday, December 16th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Uphams Corner Branch LibraryLearn More Webinar: Protect Your Family This Holiday Season When: Thursday, December 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: https://on.zoom.us/h/Gentreo/protect_your_family_holiday_season_1216211400/JOXoLcp5Qg-i5st50jQieQ What: Join Gentreo this holiday season and learn how to give your family and loved ones the best gift of all; peace of mind. Protect your family this holiday season with a comprehensive estate plan and secure their future. Learn More Small Business Financial Wellness: Financial Management When: Thursday, December 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Boston Public LibraryLearn More New England Conservatory: Community Performances & Partnerships Holiday Ensemble When: Thursday, December 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Boston Public LibraryLearn More Winter Wonder Holiday Market When: Thursday, December 16th at 3:30 p.m. Where: 100 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02110, United States What: Meaningful gifts are waiting to be unwrapped for Mom, Sis, Grams, and your BFF at the Winter Wonder Holiday Market. 100 High Street and Boston Women's Market are teaming up to bring you a special after-work event so you can cross all those names off your list. Shop 12 local wo... Learn More Race Reels - Brookline High School When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Brookline High SchoolLearn More ABHC Transportation Committee Virtual Meeting - open to the public When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: All Bright Community CenterLearn More Citizens Advisory Committee on Finance When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Town of WinthropLearn More Board of Health - Town of Winthrop When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Town of WinthropLearn More "¡Con Salsa!" – The History of Afro-Latin Music in the United States, Past, Present & Future When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: East Boston Branch LibraryLearn More O'Connell Book Group (O'Connell Branch / Virtual) When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: William Cardinal O'Connell Branch LibraryLearn More Girls Varsity Basketball @ Lynn Classical High School When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Chelsea HighLearn More Wings of Fire Trivia and Author Event When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Public Library of BrooklineLearn More Forest Protection Team Meeting - Sierra Club - Massachusetts Chapter When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Sierra Club - Massachusetts ChapterLearn More Featured Event: The Burren Backroom Presents: Muddy Ruckus When: Friday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Burren What: Muddy Ruckus is a duo of "darkly inventive americana" according to the New York Music Daily. Guitarist Ryan Flaherty and drummer Erika Stahl of Portland, Maine play a grungy style of railroad indie punk blues. This stripped-down power-duo blends rootsy guitar and edgy percussi... Learn More City Councilor Breadon Office Hours - All Bright Community Center When: Friday, December 17th at 9:45 a.m. Where: All Bright Community CenterLearn More Teen Film Screening :: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe When: Friday, December 17th at 2:15 p.m. Where: East Boston Branch LibraryLearn More The Winter Concert - Brookline High School When: Friday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Brookline High SchoolLearn More A Boston Choral Christmas When: Friday, December 17th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Old South Church in Boston What: Help us renew the spirit of communal hope and joy, as we return to live performance to celebrate the season with our roots, our song, and our community. Join us as we sing favorite carols and timeless music that stretches back through the centuries. Learn More Featured Event: Free Online Mindfulness Session: Letting 2021 - And Other Things - Go When: Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. What: Free online mindfulness session: register here "Just let it go." That advice - whether offered with good intention or as a passive-aggressive brush-off - isn't very helpful. The end of another tumultuous and traumatic year is the perfect time to practice effective ways of ACTU... Learn More Featured Event: Free Online Mindfulness Session: Letting 2021 - And Other Things - Go (Ron Levine) Featured Event: FREE Intro to Body & Brain When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi What: Gain a deeper awareness of your body and mind condition. Experience how Body & Brain principles and exercises can create positive change! New to Body & Brain? Our programs have helped thousands of people worldwide improve their health and live with greater joy and purp... Learn More Featured Event: FREE Intro to Body & Brain (Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi) Sewing Class @ Newton Sewing Studio, Beginners Encouraged! When: Saturday, December 18th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Newton Sewing Studio What: Never touched a needle and thread? Got a machine that you can't quite bond with? Stuck in a rut and just need some inspiration? Join us this Saturday for our all-ages sewing class!  What to expect: Project-Based teaching method with many project options at every skill level  W... Learn More Free Intro to Body & Brain Yoga Taichi When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi What:Gain a deeper awareness of your body and mind condition. Experience how Body & Brain principles and exercises can create positive change. New to Body & Brain? Our programs have helped thousands of people worldwide improve their health and live with greater joy and purp... Learn More A Cappella Jam! - Rindge School of Technical Arts When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Rindge School of Technical ArtsLearn More FCC Open to Visitors - Fenway Community Center When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Fenway Community CenterLearn More 3rd Annual Fenway Pop-up Holiday Bazaar When: Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Fenway Community CenterLearn More Central Holiday Market at Starlight Square When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Starlight Square What: Shop local at the Central Holiday Market at Starlight Square! The Central Holiday Market will feature a carefully curated collection of local businesses offering handmade gifts, vintage wares and more! The Bazaar will be located at the amazing Starlight Square in Central Squar... Learn More Anthony Williams' "Urban Nutcracker" 20th Anniversary Season When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Boch Center - Shubert Theatre What: Anthony Williams' "Urban Nutcracker," the modern Boston-centric holiday classic presented by City Ballet of Boston, celebrates its 20th season this December! The live in-person performances at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre showcase winter scenes set in present-day downtown B... Learn More A Boston Choral Christmas When: Saturday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Old South Church in Boston What: Help us renew the spirit of communal hope and joy, as we return to live performance to celebrate the season with our roots, our song, and our community. Join us as we sing favorite carols and timeless music that stretches back through the centuries. Learn More Flames to Ashes - A Far Cry When: Saturday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: A Far Cry Learn More 12th Annual AO Winter Ball When: Saturday, December 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: District Hall Boston What: The AO (American Outlaws) Winter Ball was first held in 2009 as a local event by AO Boston. They went on to hold 10 more iterations of the #AOball making it the soccer social event of the year for Boston and beyond. With the launch of AO Impact in 2020, it was decided to eleva... Learn More Big Sports Card & Autograph Show When: Sunday, December 19th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham Htl & Conf Ctr What: Cardboard Promotions Big Sports Card & Memorabilia Show, Sunday, December 19, 8:30 to 2:45, buy-sell-trade with over 50 vendors, free holiday gift to the 1st 200 show attendees, free hourly door prizes ! Autograph Guests: former Red Sox Brian Rose & Frankie Rodriguez, ... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, 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.