Boston Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Boston MA

16 December, 2021

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BOSTON, MA — Hoping for a family outing? Patch has you covered with the latest upcoming events taking place this week throughout 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 knitting circle, a talent show, or a magic 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 a few events happening this weekend throughout Boston: 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 Library What: Event listing from Boston Public Library: Thursday, December 16 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Join us with our presentation Partner PNC Bank to examine how to apply practices, rules and tools for small business financing. PNC Bank, strives to make a difference in Boston, and and all ... Learn More New England Conservatory: Community Performances & Partnerships Holiday Ensemble When: Thursday, December 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Boston Public Library What: Event listing from Boston Public Library: Thursday, December 16 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Join us and the Community Performances & Partnerships (CPP) program at New England Conservatory (NEC) for a holiday concert.  For more information about this program, and please visit NEC'... Learn 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 Winthrop Learn 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 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 Girls Varsity Basketball @ Lynn Classical High School When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Chelsea High Learn 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 Center Learn More The Christmas Virtual Quiz When: Friday, December 17th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Event What: Join our host Carl for a super-festive Christmas Quiz. This show will be packed with Christmas trivia, music, minigames, challenges, and more as we celebrate the season with a quiz party. Tickets: $4.00 to $10.99 *click the website or ticketing links for more information URLs... Learn 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) Featured Event: 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 Free Intro to Body & Brain Yoga Taichi (Cambridge Body & Brain Center) 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 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 CryLearn 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 Featured Event: 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 Featured Event: 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,  8:30 to 2:45, buy-sell-trade with over 50 vendors, great event for unique holiday shopping, free holiday gift to 1st 200 show attendees.  Autograph Guests:  Bruins legend Terry O'Reilly, 2005 World Series Champ Luis... Learn More Glories Streaming - Christmas Concert Hosted Live When: Sunday, December 19th at 9:00 a.m. What: Glories Streaming - Christmas Concert Hosted Live Glories Streaming is back: welcome to the Cosiest Little Christmas Concert On Earth!About this Event Join Brian, Katy, Raphaela & Annalisa, back for the 2021 Season with new carols &am... Learn More Become a Special Education Decision Maker - Online Orientation Training - MA When: Monday, December 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsduisrDIjHNzl0y2S4dJIJTqziEX4qCEI 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 Movies - Nightmare Before Christmas - Fenway Community Center When: Monday, December 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Fenway Community CenterLearn More Council Meeting - City of Chelsea When: Monday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: City of ChelseaLearn More Planning Board - Town of Winthrop When: Monday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Town of WinthropLearn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms When: Tuesday, December 21st at 9:00 p.m. What: On Dec. 21, we celebrate the winter solstice, ushering in the coldest season on the longest night of the year. As we prepare to welcome winter, it's an ideal time to add bold, cheery flowers to your home or office. Not only do flowers provide a pop of color, they are a well-kn... Learn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (FTD Flowers) Advisory Gingerbread Decorating due When: Tuesday, December 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter SchoolLearn More School Committee Regular Meeting - Cambridge Public Schools When: Tuesday, December 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Cambridge Public SchoolsLearn More 6 Miles At 6 a.m.- The Breakfast Club Runners (on hold for now) When: Tuesday, December 21st 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 Career Readiness room 211 - Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School When: Tuesday, December 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter SchoolLearn More Boston University Community Office Hours When: Tuesday, December 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: All Bright Community CenterLearn More Allston-Brighton Neighborhood Check-In Call When: Tuesday, December 21st at 9:30 a.m. Where: All Bright Community CenterLearn More Planning Board Meeting - City of Chelsea When: Tuesday, December 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: City of ChelseaLearn More Open Mic Night - Brookline High School When: Tuesday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Brookline High SchoolLearn More TOWN COUNCIL - Town of Winthrop When: Tuesday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Town of WinthropLearn More Time to Vote for your favorite Gingerbread house When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter SchoolLearn More A2 Week - Josiah Quincy Upper School When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Josiah Quincy Upper SchoolLearn More Q2 Progress Report Collection Closes When: Wednesday, December 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Cambridge Rindge and Latin SchoolLearn More Check out all the 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.