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Innovating Through Adversity- MIT-Sloan Women in Management Annual Conference

Public Event Hear from women who are leaders in their fields, including Marissa Mayer (first female engineer at Google), Laura Sen (1 of 12 female CEO's leading a Fortune 500 company) and Jennifer Siebel Newsom (writer/director/producer of the smash hit Miss Representation). Speakers at this event include 3 of the only 6 women on Fortune's 40 under 40 list. For more information, find us on: Twitter (@MITSloanWomen) Facebook (http://on.fb.me/rQg4E4). Cost: $15 until Jan 1/$25 After Jan 1. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Kendall T Stop (Red line). Type of Event: Talks & Lectures. Workshops & Classes. Friday, February 10, 2012. MIT-Media Lab 75 Amherst St Cambridge, MA 02142. For more info visit www.sloanwomeninmanagement.com.

Boston School Committee - English Language Learners (ELL) Task Force

Schools Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012020607010-cac46d.pdf. Phone: 617-635-9014. Contact: Elizabeth Sullivan. MBTA: New England Medical Center / Tufts (orangeline). Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Friday, February 10, 2012, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Josiah Quincy Elementary School 885 Washington St Boston, MA 02111. For more info visit www.bostonpublicschools.org.

A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885

Public Event The exhibition showcases Clover’s striking photographs, many of which have not been seen before publicly. It also highlights Clover’s many letters, the notebook she used to record the chronology and technical aspects of her photographs, as well as Henry’s letters, and other family materials. The exhibition is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please check the calendar for building closings. Phone: 617-536-1608. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line - Hynes Convention Center stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Children's Films

BostonYouthZone Films are shown on Fridays at 10 and 11 am. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA.

Laptop Basics

Public Computing Sites Learn the basics of laptop use with one of the library's Windows or Mac laptops. Want an email account? We can help you sign up for one and show you the basics of internet surfing. Please call or come in to sign up in advance. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Friday, February 10, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Lower Mills Branch Boston Public Library 27 Richmond Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Information Session

Fire Seating is limited. Please RSVP 617-989-9100 x160. Friday, February 10, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Roxbury Resource Center 2201 Washington St Boston, MA 02119.

Learn To Use a Laptop Computer

Public Computing Sites Learn how to use one of the BPL's new laptop computers--including Internet searching and how to set up your own email account. Space is limited; please register at the South Boston Branch or call 617-268-0180. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Friday, February 10, 2012, 11:30 AM. South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127.

Boston Election Department

Election Agenda: * Vote On Polling Location Changes. Phone: 617-635-4635. Contact: Ellen Nooney. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Friday, February 10, 2012, 2:00 PM. Boston City Hall, Room #241, 2nd Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

YouTube

Public Computing Sites Find out what YouTube is and how to use the video sharing site. Prerequisite: basic mouse, keyboard, and internet skills. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Friday, February 10, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square Training Lab 700 Boylston Street.

APPASSIONATA! Randi Sui's Series

Public Event Cost: FREE. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Boylston Green Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Exhibit. Friday, February 10, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Suzanne Schultz Gallery 162 Boylston St Boston, MA 02116. For more info visit suzanne-schultz.com.

Join the Friends of Franciscan Hospital for Children for the 11th Annual Friends Ball at the InterContinental Hotel

Public Event Join the Friends of Franciscan Hospital for Children for the eleventh annual Friends Ball, themed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This spectacular black-tie event will be held at the InterContinental Hotel. The evening will include dinner, an open bar, entertainment by Soho and an auction for luxury travel, premium experiences and fine products and services. All proceeds benefit the Franciscan Hospital for Children in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston. Current and new friends of the hospital are invited to attend. Phone: 617-488-2877. Contact: Valerie Umana. Cost: TBA. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Blue line to Aquarium. Type of Event: Concerts / Live Music. Food & Dining. Non-Profit Fundraiser. Friday, February 10, 2012, 6:30 PM – 11:55 PM. Intercontinental Hotel Boston 510 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA 02110. For more info visit www.franciscanhospital.org.

Valentine's Day Ball

Public Event This Valentine's Day Boston String Quartet Invites You to Celebrate At the 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Ball with Beautiful Music, a Romantic Dinner, and Latin Ballroom Dancing Cambridge Performing Arts Center 535 Cambridge St. on February 10th AND 14th, 2012 at 6:30pm Enjoy an exciting evening starting at 6:30pm. When you arrive, get your picture taken at our professional photo booth, and enjoy a lovely set of hors d’oeuvres by S&S Restaurant. Be seated for a delicious buffet dinner with the East Coast Grill, winner’s of Best of Boston FIVE times in the last 10 years. Listen to a lovely performance by the Boston String Quartet, a high-energy string ensemble who take a daring approach to music entertainment by pushing the envelope with their unconventional emphasis on rhythm and beats. Their recent album Xibus has been touted as “a genre-stretching tour-de-force” [PARMA] and “brimming with mature depth and musical prowess” [Tower Records]. Follow up your meal with a delectable set o… Phone: 6178757851. Contact: Christopher Vuk. Cost: $65 or $120 for Two. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Lechmere. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Food & Dining. Friday, February 10, 2012, 6:30 PM – Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:30 AM. Cambridge Performing Arts Center 535 Cambridge St Cambridge, MA 02141. For more info visit www.bostonstringquartet.com.

69° S.

Public Event 2/7 7:30p 2/8 7p 2/9 7:30p 2/10 8p 2/11 2p and 8p 2/12 2p. Phone: 617-824-8000. Contact: ArtsEmerson Box Office. Cost: Tickets start at $25. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green Line Boylston, Red line Park Street, Orange Line Chinatown. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Arts (Visual). Arts & Crafts. Historical. Theatre. Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM. Paramount Mainstage 559 Washington St Boston, MA 02111-1718. For more info visit artsemerson.org.

Stephen Petronio Company

Public Event “[Petronio] has a singular knack for pairing his sexually charged, elegantly virtuosic movement language with some of the hottest musicians and fashion designers of the moment.”—The New York Times Stephen Petronio’s Underland is a sexy, enigmatic fusion of dance, music and visual imagery inspired by the tender, bittersweet songs of pop balladeer Nick Cave. Completing Petronio’s vision is an exquisite triptych of projected imagery by visual designer Ken Tabachnick and video artist Mike Daly as well as costumes by Tara Subkoff. Together with his superb company of 11 dancers, they create the provocative world that is Underland. Free preperformance talks with choreographer Stephen Petronio, moderated by dance critic Debra Cash 30 minutes prior to the performances in the ICA lobby. Free postperformance Q&A with the company: Friday, February 10. Show on 2/10 at 7:30pm; show on 2/11 at 8pm; show on 2/12 at 3pm. Phone: 617-876-4275. Contact: info@worldmusic.org. Cost: $40. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Silver Line to World Trade Center. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Arts (Visual). Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:30 PM. Institute of Contemporary Art 100 Northern Ave Boston, MA 02210. For more info visit www.worldmusic.org.

LEFT & RIGHT Special Valentine's Performance

Public Event Left & Right is an interactive dance-comedy about conjoined twins on the search for love! It starts out like any other ordinary day for these extraordinary individuals. Waking up, eating breakfast, getting ready. Yet these mundane experiences are far from commonplace for these two! Cereal races, toothbrush sword fights, a close shave, and even the Macarena! After the morning “routine” Left and Right make a fantastic discovery: it’s Valentines Day! Sequin bellbottoms and a flashy vest set the tone for the upcoming day. First on the menu: the office! “Doctors” Left and Right encourage a healthy dose of audience participation throughout the show. Secretaries, patients, and lovers are well treated with lighthearted antics and mischievous matchmaking! After work, Left and Right prepare for their Valentine’s evening. Romantic scenery, flowers, and “creative” music provide the perfect setting for Left and Right to woo their new found love from the audience. What happens next? Check out our show to find out! P… Phone: 617 816 3204. Contact: Jay Pension, info@leftandrightshow.com. Cost: $15.00. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Orange, Back Bay. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Theatre. Friday, February 10, 2012, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts 527 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116.

Friday Night Salsa

Public Event 9:00-10:00 Beginner & Intermediate salsa lessons. No partner required. Beginners very welcome. Note: Salsa dance party from 10pm - 1am. Phone: (617) 312-6464. Contact: Johnny Giraldo. Cost: $12. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Central Square. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 AM. Havana Club 288 Green St Cambridge, MA 02139-3312. For more info visit havanaclubsalsa.com.

A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885

Public Event The exhibition showcases Clover’s striking photographs, many of which have not been seen before publicly. It also highlights Clover’s many letters, the notebook she used to record the chronology and technical aspects of her photographs, as well as Henry’s letters, and other family materials. The exhibition is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please check the calendar for building closings. Phone: 617-536-1608. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line - Hynes Convention Center stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Healthy Kids Healthy Futures Open Gym!

Public Event Drop by the Saturday Open Gym in Roxbury! Friends and families are welcome to play fun games, dance to Zumba, and learn about living healthy lifestyles. Open Gym takes place most Saturdays at BCYF’s Madison Park Recreation Facility from 10-11:30 a.m. Open Gym is free and open to all. Children ages 3-8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Going to Open Gym is a fun and exciting way to spend your Saturday mornings being active with your family! Phone: 617-373-7615. Contact: Cathy Wirth, Project Manager for Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures. Cost: FREE. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Roxbury. MBTA: Orange Line Ruggles. Type of Event: Health. Sports. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. BCYF Recreation Facility at Madison Park 55 Malcolm X Blvd Boston, MA 02120.

Nature Play Date: Camper for the Day

Public Event Drop in anytime to enjoy the Nature Nook! Dig in the dirt, make a dam in the stream, or build a shelter. During Nature Play Dates, the play area will have a daylong theme that may include experiments, arts and crafts, story time and more. Unstructured outdoor play is a fun way to develop creativity and a deep connection to nature. While your children play, you can play alongside them or just relax in the seating area. Phone: 617-983-8500. Cost: Free. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills. 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Park Event. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St Mattapan, MA 02126. For more info visit www.massaudubon.org.

Pre-college Design Exploration - BAC Summer Academy 2012 Open House + Information Session

Public Event Summer Academy at the BAC is a 4-week design exploration program where high school students build fundamental architecture and design skills working in Boston Architectural College design studios in the Back Bay. Tour the BAC facilities and get an introduction to the range of design problems students explore during the month of July. Phone: 617-585-0101. Contact: summer@the-bac.edu. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green Line to Hynes Convention Center. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Boston Architectural College 320 Newbury St Boston, MA 02115. For more info visit www.the-bac.edu.

Price of Access Scholarship Fair

Public Event With the increasing cost of college tuition, young people often feel discouraged about their chance of attending college and earning a degree. We hope that through our Scholarship Fair we can make higher education a reality for all young people by featuring workshops and introducing them to scholarship resources, programs that assist in the college application process and information about financial aid. Phone: 8579918111. Contact: Shauna Rigaud. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). MBTA: Orange Line (Ruggles), Green Line (Northeastern, E Train). Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Huntington Ave YMCA 316 Avenue of the Arts Boston, MA 02115.

Recruiting Open House

Fire Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Boston Engine 10, Rescue 1, Tower Ladder 3 125 Purchase St Boston, MA 02110.

Laptop Classes

Public Computing Sites Topics for each class are available. Please call the library for more information at 617-298-9218. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan 02126.

Boston University Women's Basketball vs. Stony Brook

Public Event Audience: College Students. Adults. Families. Neighborhood: Allston. MBTA: Green line to Saint Paul. Type of Event: Sports. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. The Roof at Case Gym 285 Babcock St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.bu.edu.

Recruiting Open House

Fire Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Roxbury Engine 37 & Ladder 26 560 Avenue of the Arts Boston, MA 02115.

Calvin's Monster: A Musical

Public Event CALVIN’S MONSTER is a World Premiere new musical based on the children’s book “Fairy Tale Moments” by Marcia Trimble and adapted for the stage by Burgess Clark. Scared of his shadow, Calvin seeks the aid of famous storybook characters to help him overcome his fears. Written with a modern twist, including Peter Pan and Little Red Riding Hood with cell phones, CALVIN’S MONSTER entertains while teaching valuable lessons about staying strong and overcoming adversity. A perfect musical for kindergartners through 4th grade. Phone: 617-424-6634. Contact: Jay Pension. Cost: $25. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Orange Line - Back Bay. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Theatre. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Center for the Arts 527 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116. For more info visit www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org.

69° S.

Public Event 2/7 7:30p 2/8 7p 2/9 7:30p 2/10 8p 2/11 2p and 8p 2/12 2p. Phone: 617-824-8000. Contact: ArtsEmerson Box Office. Cost: Tickets start at $25. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green Line Boylston, Red line Park Street, Orange Line Chinatown. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Arts (Visual). Arts & Crafts. Historical. Theatre. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM. Paramount Mainstage 559 Washington St Boston, MA 02111-1718. For more info visit artsemerson.org.

LEFT & RIGHT Special Valentine's Performance

Public Event Left & Right is an interactive dance-comedy about conjoined twins on the search for love! It starts out like any other ordinary day for these extraordinary individuals. Waking up, eating breakfast, getting ready. Yet these mundane experiences are far from commonplace for these two! Cereal races, toothbrush sword fights, a close shave, and even the Macarena! After the morning “routine” Left and Right make a fantastic discovery: it’s Valentines Day! Sequin bellbottoms and a flashy vest set the tone for the upcoming day. First on the menu: the office! “Doctors” Left and Right encourage a healthy dose of audience participation throughout the show. Secretaries, patients, and lovers are well treated with lighthearted antics and mischievous matchmaking! After work, Left and Right prepare for their Valentine’s evening. Romantic scenery, flowers, and “creative” music provide the perfect setting for Left and Right to woo their new found love from the audience. What happens next? Check out our show to find out! P… Phone: 617 816 3204. Contact: Jay Pension, info@leftandrightshow.com. Cost: $15.00. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Orange, Back Bay. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Theatre. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts 527 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116.

Stephen Petronio Company

Public Event “[Petronio] has a singular knack for pairing his sexually charged, elegantly virtuosic movement language with some of the hottest musicians and fashion designers of the moment.”—The New York Times Stephen Petronio’s Underland is a sexy, enigmatic fusion of dance, music and visual imagery inspired by the tender, bittersweet songs of pop balladeer Nick Cave. Completing Petronio’s vision is an exquisite triptych of projected imagery by visual designer Ken Tabachnick and video artist Mike Daly as well as costumes by Tara Subkoff. Together with his superb company of 11 dancers, they create the provocative world that is Underland. Free preperformance talks with choreographer Stephen Petronio, moderated by dance critic Debra Cash 30 minutes prior to the performances in the ICA lobby. Free postperformance Q&A with the company: Friday, February 10. Show on 2/10 at 7:30pm; show on 2/11 at 8pm; show on 2/12 at 3pm. Phone: 617-876-4275. Contact: info@worldmusic.org. Cost: $40. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Silver Line to World Trade Center. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Arts (Visual). Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM. Institute of Contemporary Art 100 Northern Ave Boston, MA 02210. For more info visit www.worldmusic.org.

Saturday Night Salsa

Public Event 9:00-10:00 Beginner & Intermediate salsa lessons. No partner required. Beginners very welcome. Note: Salsa dance party from 10pm - 1am. Phone: 617-312-6464. Contact: Johnny Giraldo. Cost: $12. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Central Square. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM. Havana Club 288 Green St Cambridge, MA 02139-3312. For more info visit havanaclubsalsa.com.

A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885

Public Event The exhibition showcases Clover’s striking photographs, many of which have not been seen before publicly. It also highlights Clover’s many letters, the notebook she used to record the chronology and technical aspects of her photographs, as well as Henry’s letters, and other family materials. The exhibition is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please check the calendar for building closings. Phone: 617-536-1608. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line - Hynes Convention Center stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

5th Annual TeenLife LIVE! Community Service Fair & Expo

Public Event Contact: info@teenlife.com. Cost: Free! Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Families. MBTA: Green line to Brookline Hills. Type of Event: Volunteer Opportunity. Workshops & Classes. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Mall at Chestnut Hill 199 Boylston St Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. For more info visit www.teenlife.com.

The Art of Love, Lust, and Laughter: Poems and Stories from the Heart

Public Event We may not know what love is, but we sure know what love does! Join Regie Gibson, Simone Beaubien, and surprise musicians as they team up with professional and non-professional writers (one could be you!) for an hour of poetry, stories, and music celebrating the beauty, bawdiness, and betrayals of that most unpredictable of predicaments: LOVE! For the opportunity to participate, send your original, insightful, humorous, touching, embarrassing, or self-effacing work to thefineartoflove@gmail.com. For guidelines and selection process, visit http://thefineartoflove.blogspot.com. Link: http://www.mfa.org/programs/special-event/art-love-lust-and-laughter-poems-and-stories-heart. Contact: thefineartoflove@gmail.com. Cost: $10 MFA members, seniors and student; $13 Nonmembers. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts (Green, C Line). Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Workshops & Classes. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 465 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115. For more info visit www.mfa.org.

Calvin's Monster: A Musical

Public Event CALVIN’S MONSTER is a World Premiere new musical based on the children’s book “Fairy Tale Moments” by Marcia Trimble and adapted for the stage by Burgess Clark. Scared of his shadow, Calvin seeks the aid of famous storybook characters to help him overcome his fears. Written with a modern twist, including Peter Pan and Little Red Riding Hood with cell phones, CALVIN’S MONSTER entertains while teaching valuable lessons about staying strong and overcoming adversity. A perfect musical for kindergartners through 4th grade. Phone: 617-424-6634. Contact: Jay Pension. Cost: $25. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Orange Line - Back Bay. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Theatre. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Center for the Arts 527 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116. For more info visit www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org.

Coyotes in the City

Public Event Coyotes now live in every state in the U.S. except for Hawaii, and some are even living in large cities like Boston. Join us to learn about the behaviors and life history of these playful creatures and to look for signs and tracks of resident coyotes. Adults and children will learn helpful hints on how to coexist with these new city neighbors safely and peacefully. Phone: 617-983-8500. Cost: Mass Audubon members $5.00, Nonmembers $7.00. Family rate: $10.00, $14.00. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills. 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St Mattapan, MA 02126. For more info visit www.massaudubon.org.

Boston Classical Orchestra: A Romantic Valentine with the Borromeo String Quartet

Public Event Tchaikovsky/Takemitsu: Andante doloroso Debussy: String Quartet Tchaikovsky: "Souvenir de Florence" The BCO presents the incomparable Borromeo String Quartet, playing Debussy's passionate and impressionistic quartet, a Takemitsu transcription of Tchaikovsky (joined by BCO music director Steven Lipsitt on clarinet), and Tchaikovsky's lush and lovely sextet "A Souvenir of Florence" (joined by BCO principal violist Kenneth Stalberg and principal 'cellist Mark Simcox). Phone: 617-423-3883. Contact: Quindara Dodge. Cost: $37-74 (students $19). Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Government Center and State. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Historic Faneuil Hall 15 State St Boston, MA 02109-3502. For more info visit www.bostonclassicalorchestra.org.

NIMBAYA!

Public Event A daring response to the taboo of women playing the djembe in West Africa, Nimbaya! is the first all-women's percussion and dance troupe from Guinea. The group, formerly known as Amazones Women Master Drummers of Guinea, was created in 1998 by Mamoudou Condé of Les Ballets Africains fame. Presenting spectacular performances, Nimbaya! "plays with a fury, pounding out heart-racing rhythms and dancing into near frenzies."—The Boston Globe. Phone: 617-876-4275. Contact: info@worldmusic.org. Cost: $28, $22. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Red line to Harvard. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3:00 PM. Sanders Theatre 45 Quincy St Cambridge, MA 02138. For more info visit www.worldmusic.org.

Stephen Petronio Company

Public Event “[Petronio] has a singular knack for pairing his sexually charged, elegantly virtuosic movement language with some of the hottest musicians and fashion designers of the moment.”—The New York Times Stephen Petronio’s Underland is a sexy, enigmatic fusion of dance, music and visual imagery inspired by the tender, bittersweet songs of pop balladeer Nick Cave. Completing Petronio’s vision is an exquisite triptych of projected imagery by visual designer Ken Tabachnick and video artist Mike Daly as well as costumes by Tara Subkoff. Together with his superb company of 11 dancers, they create the provocative world that is Underland. Free preperformance talks with choreographer Stephen Petronio, moderated by dance critic Debra Cash 30 minutes prior to the performances in the ICA lobby. Free postperformance Q&A with the company: Friday, February 10. Show on 2/10 at 7:30pm; show on 2/11 at 8pm; show on 2/12 at 3pm. Phone: 617-876-4275. Contact: info@worldmusic.org. Cost: $40. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Silver Line to World Trade Center. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Arts (Visual). Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3:00 PM. Institute of Contemporary Art 100 Northern Ave Boston, MA 02210. For more info visit www.worldmusic.org.

Biber, Mystery Sonatas for Violin, Part I

Public Event Concertmaster Christina Day Martinson gives a tour de force performance of one of the pinnacles of the virtuoso violin repertoire—playing multiple violins tuned differently--to resonate differently-- for each sonata. Each sonata depicts one of the mysteries of the rosary, and, as a set, they take us on a remarkable musical journey. With Boston Baroque players Christina Day Martinson, violin; Martin Pearlman, keyboards; Sarah Freiberg, cello; and Victor Coelho, theorbo. Phone: 617-484-9200. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Red Line to Harvard Station. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 4:00 PM. First Church in Cambridge 11 Garden St Cambridge, MA 02138-3605. For more info visit www.bostonbaroque.org.

Valentine's Day Party at Diablo Glass School

Public Event Valentine’s Day Party at Diablo Are you 21+ and interested in the art of glassblowing!? We invite you to join us for our upcoming Valentine’s Day party this February 12th (Sunday). Come enjoy an intimate glass blowing demonstration accompanied by a wide selection of great wines and finger foods. Escape the cold and cozy up to Diablo Glass School’s 2100 degree furnace. Solo or with your sweetie, cast those mittens and scarves aside to relax by our fire while our glass blowers warm your heart will their beautiful glass creations. Warm up this Valentine’s Day and have some out of the ordinary fun; we hope to see you there! Call now to reserve your spot! Price: $35 per person or $50 if you decide to take home a glass heart! Date: Sunday February 12th, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm -- 9:30 pm Location: Diablo Glass School 123 Terrace St, Boston, MA 02120 Phone: (617) 442-7444 www.diabloglassschool.com Email: info@diabloglassschool.com. Phone: 617-442-7444. Contact: Diablo Glass. Cost: $35 per person or $50 with take home souvenir. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Roxbury Crossing T stop, 66 Bus Roxbury Crossing stop. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Arts (Visual). Workshops & Classes. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Diablo Glass School 123 Terrace St Boston, MA 02120. For more info visit www.diabloglassschool.com.

Yasmin Levy

Public Event With a deep, spiritual and moving style, Yasmin Levy preserves and revives the most beautiful and romantic songs from the Ladino/Judeo-Spanish tradition. Her powerfully sensual voice, which combines flamenco’s fiery passion with the microtonal melisma of Middle Eastern music, ripples across sashaying grooves built from hand percussion; Turkish-Arabic instruments such as the oud, ney and qanun, and Western standbys, including acoustic guitar and bass. Phone: 617-876-4275. Contact: info@worldmusic.org. Cost: $37, $32, $28. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green line to Hynes. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7:00 PM. Berklee Performance Center 136 Massachusetts Ave Boston, MA 02115. For more info visit www.worldmusic.org.

69° S.

Public Event 2/7 7:30p 2/8 7p 2/9 7:30p 2/10 8p 2/11 2p and 8p 2/12 2p. Phone: 617-824-8000. Contact: ArtsEmerson Box Office. Cost: Tickets start at $25. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green Line Boylston, Red line Park Street, Orange Line Chinatown. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Arts (Visual). Arts & Crafts. Historical. Theatre. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM. Paramount Mainstage 559 Washington St Boston, MA 02111-1718. For more info visit artsemerson.org.

The Boston Camerata presents: The Game of Love

Public Event The Boston Camerata Presents: Le Jeu D'Amour Doing it the French Way with Azéma and the Camerata! This program focuses on the lighter and lustier side of the Middle Ages, far from monastic cloisters and cathedral vaults, with songs and poems dealing with springtime, youth, erotic intrigue, and passionate romance, as celebrated in village revels, courtly chambers, and illicit trysting-places. Anne Azéma is joined by Shira Kammen, Tom Zajac, Jane Sheldon, and Deborah Rentz-Moore. "Surprising and joyful... delicious in its freshness, simplicity and professionalism" -Le Monde, Paris "Azéma makes emotional magic of medieval song" --The Boston Globe Tickets: $22 / $32 / $46 / students $10 "America's foremost early music ensemble" --Le Monde, Paris For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.bostoncamerata.org. Phone: 617-262-2092. Contact: Yasmina Kamal. Cost: General Admission: Tickets: $22 / $32 / $46 / students $10. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Green Line (Arlington). Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Sunday, February 12, 2012, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM. First Lutheran Church of Boston 299 Berkeley St Boston, MA 02116.

The Game of Love

Public Event Celebrate Valentine's Day with us. "On a bed of flowers, they played the game of love to their heart's content." Love is a game, and every game has its rules. In medieval France, the rules are new and give the woman, the dame, a novel status. And the game of love, thus played out with the consent of all those involved, takes on different facets or aspects, whose varied characteristics attract us still. This program focuses on the lighter and lustier side of the Middle Ages, far from monastic cloisters and cathedral vaults, with songs and poems dealing with springtime, youth, erotic intrigue, and passionate romance, as celebrated in village revels, courtly chambers, and illicit trysting-places. Anne Azéma is joined by Shira Kammen, Tom Zajac, Jane Sheldon, and Deborah Rentz-Moore. Phone: 617-262-2092. Contact: Timothy Alexander. Cost: $22 to $46. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green/Orange - Copley Square. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Historical. Holiday. Sunday, February 12, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. First Lutheran Church 299 Berkeley St Boston, MA 02116-2001. For more info visit bostoncamerata.tix.com.

A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885

Public Event The exhibition showcases Clover’s striking photographs, many of which have not been seen before publicly. It also highlights Clover’s many letters, the notebook she used to record the chronology and technical aspects of her photographs, as well as Henry’s letters, and other family materials. The exhibition is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please check the calendar for building closings. Phone: 617-536-1608. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line - Hynes Convention Center stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Mayor's Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing

City Clerk Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012012701580-e0a56f.pdf. Phone: 617-635-3834. Contact: Bill Curtis. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM. Boston City Hall, Room #801, 8th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

Films for Preschool Children

BostonYouthZone Preschool films are for children ages 3 to 5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: Roslindale. Neighborhood: Roslindale. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Roslindale Branch Boston Public Library 4246 Washington Street Roslindale MA 02131.

Boston City Council's Committee on Census and Redistricting (Linehan)

City Council Docket #0130 Ordinance re: Council Electoral Districts Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012020802110-355379.pdf *******WORKING SESSION ONLY**********. Phone: 617-635-1185. Contact: Christine O'Donnell. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Monday, February 13, 2012, 11:00 AM. Boston City Hall, Curley Room, 5th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Films for Children

BostonYouthZone On Mondays, come and watch children films at the North End library. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: North End. Neighborhood: North End. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Monday, February 13, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 25 Parmenter Street.

Mac: the Basics

Public Computing Sites Come and learn to navigate the Mac operating system. Prerequisite: none. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Monday, February 13, 2012, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square Training Lab 700 Boylston Street.

Movie Event - YOUNG @ HEART

Elderly Commission In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2012 you are invited to view the documentary film YOUNG @ HEART. Followed by a guided discussion. Phone: 617-635-4366. Contact: The Elderly Commission. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Roslindale. Type of Event: Film. Talks & Lectures. Monday, February 13, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Roslindale Branch Library of the Boston Public Library 4246 Washington St Roslindale, MA 02131.

Teen Gaming

BostonYouthZone Teen gaming events for the Wii and PC. Card and board games are also welcome. Current favorites include Guitar Hero series, Mario Brothers, and Wii Sports. Games for PC to include Age of Empires series and MS Combat flight Simulator 3. Event may be cancelled for holidays and staff availability. Please call ahead. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Monday, February 13, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library 35 Harvard Avenue Hyde Park, MA 02136.

Figuring Out My New Gadget

Public Computing Sites You've just gotten a new electronic gadget, and you have no idea how to start using it. Or, you've got it turned on, but aren't sure what to do next. Bring your fully-charged gadget, the box it came in and all the manuals to this class and the instructor will try to get you going and answer your questions. Note: Some gadgets require being connected to a personal computer and may not be able to be made fully operational during class. Limit: 16. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Monday, February 13, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square Training Lab 700 Boylston Street.

Corporate Nights at the Frog Pond

Rent the Frog Pond ice rink for your upcoming event! Call now to book a date for this popular night out! Monday Evening Rentals, 617-635-2121 http://www.bostonfrogpond.com. Contact: 617-635-2121. Cost: $1500-$2500. Audience: Businesses. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Green or Red line to Park Street. Type of Event: Holiday. Monday, February 13, 2012, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Boston Common‎ Frog Pond 148 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.bostonfrogpond.com.

MBTA Public Meeting

BostonYouthZone The public is invited to attend a public workshop to share comments and discuss suggestions with MBTA officials regarding decisions that will be made in the next few months resulting in significant impacts on fares and service. The public hearings will be an opportunity to offer recorded comments (a court reporter will be present at the public hearings to record comments). Comments at all meetings will be considered by MBTA staff members and the board of directors for further action. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Rabb Lecture Hall Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street Boston MA 02116. For more info visit mbta.com.

Board of Appeal Hearing

Board of Appeals FEBRUARY 14, 2012 HEARINGS: 9:30 BZC-31626 6 Lathrop Place, Ward 3 BZC-31627 29 North Square, Ward 3 BZC-31628 19 North Square, Ward 3 BZC-31657 112 Fulton Street, Ward 3 BZC-31612 139-145 Richmond St, Ward 3 BZC-31615 53-61 Belvidere Street, Ward 4 BZC-31653 18 Marlborough Street, Ward 5 BZC-31682 535-541 Boylston St, Ward 5 BZC-31683 535-541 Boylston St, Ward 5 BZC-31675 1301-1305 Boylston St, Ward 5 BZC-31663 108 N. Street, Ward 6 BZC-31597 350 West Broadway, Ward 6 BZC-31608 33 H. Street, Ward 6 BZC-31644 28 Middle Street, Ward 7 BZC-31614 3 Nira Avenue, Ward 10 #5341 3 Nira Avenue, Ward 10 BZC-31610 142-148 Smith Street, Ward 10 BZC-31480 2 Mark Street, Ward 10 BZC-31481 7 Mark Street, Ward 10 BZC-31482 126 Day Street, Ward 10 BZC-31609 35 Charlotte Street, Ward 14 BZC-31616 6-8 Adams Terrace, Ward 16 HEARINGS: 10:30 BZC-31607 160-166 Norfolk Street, Ward 17 BZC-31673 530-542 Washington St, Wd 17 BZC-31638 1251-1269 River St, Ward 18 BZC-3… Phone: 617-635-4775. Contact: Derric Small/Stephanie Haynes. Audience: Adults. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Boston City Hall 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885

Public Event The exhibition showcases Clover’s striking photographs, many of which have not been seen before publicly. It also highlights Clover’s many letters, the notebook she used to record the chronology and technical aspects of her photographs, as well as Henry’s letters, and other family materials. The exhibition is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please check the calendar for building closings. Phone: 617-536-1608. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line - Hynes Convention Center stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Boston Licensing Board - Violations

Licensing Topic of Discussion: Licensing Premise Violations Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012020809270-9f5c43.pdf. Phone: 617-635-4170. Contact: Jean Lorizio. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM. Boston City Hall, Room #809, 8th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

Recruiting Live Chat

Fire Live chat will cover any questions or concerns regarding the Boston Fire Department's Written and Entry-Level Physical Abilities Test (ELPAT) examinations. Phone: 617-343-3024. Contact: Michelle McCourt. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. http://www.facebook.com/bfdrecruit 115 Southampton St Boston, MA 02118.

Preschool Films

BostonYouthZone On Tuesdays at 10:30 am, bring your child to the Dudley library for a preschool film. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Film. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Preschool Storyhour

BostonYouthZone for children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Library: West End. Neighborhood: Downtown. West End. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 151 Cambridge Street.

Preschool Story Time

BostonYouthZone If your child is between the ages of 3 and 5, bring them to the Codman Square branch library for story time. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been reschedule or canceled. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library 690 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Kabbalah: Mystics and Mavericks

Public Event The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture is pleased to present a special weekly series, “Kabbalah: Mystics and Mavericks.” Kabbalah is the mystical wisdom, the native theology and cosmology of Judaism. This six-part series will explore how studying Kabbalah can help to reveal your inner strengths. Discover more about this Jewish perspective on tapping into your own unique, spiritual energy and learn how to incorporate it into your daily life. This weekly series will be held Tuesdays, February 7 to March 13, 2012 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM at the Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips St. Boston, MA. Course fee is $10.00 per session or $50.00 for the entire six-week program. “Kabbalah: Mystics and Mavericks” will be taught by Rabbi Yosef Zaklos, director of the newly established Chabad of Downtown Boston. A native of Montreal, Rabbi Zaklos brings with him the unique depth and experience of having taught Jewish ideas and values in more than fifteen countries across five continents. As an experienced educator, he off… Phone: (617) 523-2324. Contact: Steven Greenberg. Cost: $10.00 per session or $50.00 for entire six-week program. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Neighborhood: Beacon Hill. MBTA: Charles/MGH. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture 18 Phillips St Boston, MA 02114. For more info visit www.vilnashul.org.

Drop-In Recruiting

Fire Phone: 617-343-3024. Contact: Michelle McCourt. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Boston Fire Department Headquarters 115 Southampton St Boston, MA 02118. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Environment Department - Back Bay West/Bay State Road Architectural Conservation District Commission

Environment Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012020106231-61fcd2.pdf (Use Congress Street As An Entrance/Exit After 5:30 P.M.). Phone: 617-635-3850. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Boston City Hall, Room #805, 8th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

Flatbread Pizza Valentine’s Day Benefit

Public Event Please join us and support AlliancExchange to support a Rainforest Scholar. Flatbread will donate a portion of the proceeds for each pizza sold. Kallari chocolate, produced by an AlliancExchange-supported rainforest family, will be featured. Our 2012 goal is to double last year's amount raised via pizza sales, raffles of wonderful prizes, and sale of Kallari Chocolate and other products from Ecuador - look for our table that night. Proceeds will benefit the Rainforest Scholars and School Supplies Programs in Ecuador and Peru. Cost: Free. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Red Line. Type of Event: Food & Dining. Non-Profit Fundraiser. Volunteer Opportunity. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM. Flatbread Pizza at Sacco's Bowl Haven 45 Day St Somerville, MA 02144. For more info visit www.alliancexchange.org.

Environment Department - Business Meeting

BLC Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012020104060-25937d.pdf (Use Congress Street As An Entrance/Exit After 5:30 P.M.). Phone: 617-635-3850. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:45 PM – 7:50 PM. Boston City Hall, Room #900, 9th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

Dating While Progressive

Public Event Happy Valentine's Day! Ready to meet some like-minded progressives? Then you'll want to join us for Dating While Progressive, a fun and welcoming singles party! This Socializing for Justice event is co-hosted by the Bisexual Resource Center, the Boston chapter of the National Organization for Men Against Sexism (NOMAS-Boston), and the Boston chapter of the New Leaders Council (NLC Boston). Haven't been to a Socializing for Justice event? It’s time to meet the friendly faces of the group that’s grown to over 1800 members, hosted 110+ events and fostered hundreds of connections since our founding 5+ years ago. RSVP at http://www.sojust.org - newcomers always welcomed! Cost: $5-$20 collected at the door. (every $10 includes a raffle ticket) Complimentary appetizers will be provided. YES, WE MEAN YOU. Anyone who's single and/or available is invited! Attendees are all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, levels of activism and professions. Some just moved to Boston and others were born here. W… Phone: (508)395-0715. Contact: sojusters@gmail.com. Cost: $5-20. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Orange Line to Back Bay or Green to Hynes Convention Center. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Lir Irish Pub & Restaurant 903 Boylston St Boston, MA 02115.

Valentine's Day Ball

Public Event This Valentine's Day Boston String Quartet Invites You to Celebrate At the 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Ball with Beautiful Music, a Romantic Dinner, and Latin Ballroom Dancing Cambridge Performing Arts Center 535 Cambridge St. on February 10th AND 14th, 2012 at 6:30pm Enjoy an exciting evening starting at 6:30pm. When you arrive, get your picture taken at our professional photo booth, and enjoy a lovely set of hors d’oeuvres by S&S Restaurant. Be seated for a delicious buffet dinner with the East Coast Grill, winner’s of Best of Boston FIVE times in the last 10 years. Listen to a lovely performance by the Boston String Quartet, a high-energy string ensemble who take a daring approach to music entertainment by pushing the envelope with their unconventional emphasis on rhythm and beats. Their recent album Xibus has been touted as “a genre-stretching tour-de-force” [PARMA] and “brimming with mature depth and musical prowess” [Tower Records]. Follow up your meal with a delectable set o… Phone: (617) 875-7851. Contact: Christopher Vuk. Cost: $65 each or $120 for Two. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Green Line: Lechmere. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Food & Dining. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:30 PM – Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:30 AM. Cambridge Performing Arts Center 535 Cambridge St Cambridge, MA 02141. For more info visit www.bostonstringquartet.com.

College Nights at the Frog Pond

Students from all Boston colleges are invited to come down for ice skating at a special price of only $2 (rental skates available on-site). Contact: 617-635-2121. Cost: $2. Audience: Businesses. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Green or Red line to Park Street. Type of Event: Holiday. Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Boston Common‎ Frog Pond 148 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.bostonfrogpond.com.

Registration Deadline for Presidential Primary

Election Last day to register to vote and change party enrollment for the Presidential Primary. Phone: 617-635-3767. Contact: Election Department. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, February 15, 2012. City of Boston Election Department City Hall, Room 241 Boston, MA 02201. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885

Public Event The exhibition showcases Clover’s striking photographs, many of which have not been seen before publicly. It also highlights Clover’s many letters, the notebook she used to record the chronology and technical aspects of her photographs, as well as Henry’s letters, and other family materials. The exhibition is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please check the calendar for building closings. Phone: 617-536-1608. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line - Hynes Convention Center stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Mayor's Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing

City Clerk Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012020804390-c7ce43.pdf. Phone: 617-635-3834. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM. Boston City Hall, Room #801, 8th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

Public Hearing: CDBG Human Services

Jobs & Community Services Public hearing on human services component of Community Development Block Grant funding, to solicit community input prior to issuing RFP in March. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM. Rabb Hall, Copley Public Library 700 Boylston St Boston, MA 02116.

Boston Licensing Board - Petitions

Licensing Topic of Discussion: Changes for Holders of a C.V. 7-Day All Alcoholic Beverages / Common Victualler Licenses, Etc. Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012020809271-13c134.pdf. Phone: 617-635-4170. Contact: Jean Lorizio. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM. Boston City Hall, Room #809A, 8th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

Playful Paws Playgroups

Public Event Get out of the house and bring your little one (18 months – 3 years) to the Zoo for some open play and animal exploration at the Playful Paws playgroups! Each class may include storytimes, animal encounters, biofacts, simple crafts and more!. Classes are offered at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo. One of these Animals is not like the Other: meets every Wednesday in February, except February 22, from 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. in the Meeting Barn at Franklin Park Zoo. Cost: $8 for members/$10 for non-members (per adult/child pair) and pre-registration is required. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). MBTA: Buses 14, 22, 28, 29, 45. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM. Meeting Barn at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo 1 Columbia Road Entrance Boston, MA 02121.

Children's Films

BostonYouthZone Short, fun films for young children. Groups Welcome. Library: Connolly. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Connolly Branch Boston Public Library 433 Centre Street Jamaica Plain.

Story Time

BostonYouthZone Bring your child to the Dudley library for story time. Pre-registration is required. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Dudley Branch Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119.

Preschool Films and Fun

BostonYouthZone Preschool fun for kids ages 2 and up. Library: Fields Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 1520 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester.

Toddler Storyhour

BostonYouthZone Toddler Storyhour is for children ages 18 months to 3. Toddlers must be accompanied by an adult. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 151 Cambridge Street.

Introduction the the Computer

Public Computing Sites Learn basic computer skill on one of the library's Windows or Mac laptops. These classes for beginners will include how to search the Internet and set up your own email account. All participants must have a valid picture ID and a Boston Public Library card in good standing. Call or stop by the branch to sign up. Space is limited. Library: Charlestown. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Charlestown Branch Library.

Laptop Classes

Public Computing Sites Please call 617-298-9218 for more details. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan 02126.

Free Immigration Advice

New Bostonians MONB Immigration Clinics The Mayor’s Office of New Bostonians offers free immigration clinics where constituents meet privately with immigration attorneys to discuss their concerns regarding any aspect of the immigration process. Location & Times First and third Wednesdays of every month from 12-2pm Boston City Hall, Room 804 (8th floor). Phone: 617-635-2980. Cost: Free. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Boston City Hall, Room 804 1 City Hall Ave Boston, MA. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Boston City Council's - Weekly Meeting

City Clerk All meetings are open to the public and are also available on Comcast Channel 51 and on webcast. NOTE: This meeting is subject to change at the call of the City Council President Detailed Agendas Are Available 48-Hour Prior to the Scheduled Council Meeting. Phone: 617-635-3040. Contact: Central Staffing. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:00 PM. Boston City Hall, Iannella Chambers, 5th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Drop-In Recruiting

Fire Phone: 617-343-3024. Contact: Michelle McCourt. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Boston Fire Department Headquarters 115 Southampton St Boston, MA 02118. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Information Session

Fire Seating is Limited. RSVP 617-562-5734. 1-2pm 3-4pm. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Allston Brighton 367 Western Ave Brighton, MA 02135.

Boston City Council

City Council Agenda: Members of the City Council will be meeting with the League of Women Voters and the Boston Student Advisory Council to discuss issues of concern with the students. Phone: 617-635-3040. Contact: Central Staffing. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:30 PM. Boston City Hall, Curley Room, 5th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Kids Tech Time

Public Computing Sites Weekly fun with technology on laptops. Each week, we will focus on a different use for tech (basic computer use; drawing & cartooning; formatting documents; putting images in your projects; and basic 3D modeling.) For ages 10-14. Limited seating. Must either attend the first class, or demonstrate ability to use a track-pad. Library: Adams. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Adams Street Branch Boston Public Library 690 Adams Street Dorchester, MA 02122.

Laptop Classes

Public Computing Sites Please call 617-298-9218 for more details. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan 02126.

Environment Department - South End Landmark District Commission

BLC Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012020303530-d08407.pdf (Use Congress Street As An Entrance/Exit After 5:30 P.M.). Phone: 617-635-3850. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Boston City Hall, Room #900, 9th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

Environment Department - Boston Conservation Commission

Environment Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012020303280-83b545.pdf (Use Congress Street As An Entrance/Exit After 5:30 P.M.). Phone: 617-635-3850. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Boston City Hall, Room #801m 8th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

Joyce Playground Community Meeting

Parks Upcoming Meetings The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services invite the public to the first in a series of meetings to discuss improvements to Joyce Playground in Brighton. The proposed project includes a renovation of the park, which currently includes play equipment with resilient surfacing, fencing, spray deck, asphalt paving, trees, and benches. Phone: (617) 961-3058. Contact: Parks Dept. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:30 PM. Brighton Police Station D-14 301 Washington St Brighton, MA 02135.

Boston University Men's Basketball vs. New Hampshire

Public Event Audience: College Students. Adults. Families. Neighborhood: Allston. MBTA: Green line to Saint Paul. Type of Event: Sports. Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The Roof at Case Gym 285 Babcock St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.bu.edu.

A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885

Public Event The exhibition showcases Clover’s striking photographs, many of which have not been seen before publicly. It also highlights Clover’s many letters, the notebook she used to record the chronology and technical aspects of her photographs, as well as Henry’s letters, and other family materials. The exhibition is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please check the calendar for building closings. Phone: 617-536-1608. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line - Hynes Convention Center stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Early Explorers (Ages 3-6, with an adult)

Public Event Move, learn and create every Thursday at the BNC. Each program introduces young children to the natural world through explorations, games, and art. We will spend time outdoors investigating the science and beauty of winter through explorations, games, and art. Every program will include time outside to dig through the snow, observe wintering birds, or find the many animal tracks dotting the sanctuary. Afterward warm up inside while reading stories, building nests, and other fun indoor nature activities. Each program offers a new nature theme to explore and discover through hands-on/minds-on experiences. (No class on February 23rd). Phone: 617-983-8500. Cost: Mass Audubon members $5.00, Nonmembers $7.00. Family rate: $10.00, $14.00. Sign up for 12 classes: Mass Audubon members $50.00, Nonmembers $70.00, Family rate $100.00, $140.00. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills. 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St Mattapan, MA 02126. For more info visit www.massaudubon.org.

Toddler Story Time

BostonYouthZone A story hour for children ages 2 and 3. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: Roslindale. Neighborhood: Roslindale. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Roslindale Branch Boston Public Library 4246 Washington Street Roslindale MA 02131.

Basic Computer Skills & How to Surf the Internet

Public Computing Sites A great program for new computer users. Class size limited to 5 students. Registration is required. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Dudley Branch Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119.

Drop-In Recruiting

Fire Phone: 617-343-3024. Contact: Michelle McCourt. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Boston Fire Department Headquarters 115 Southampton St Boston, MA 02118. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Boston Water and Sewer Commission

City Clerk Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012021006120-68d2fc.pdf. Phone: 617-989-7000. Contact: Vincent Mannering. MBTA: Dudley Station - Silverline Bus. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 2:00 PM. Board Room, 3rd Flr. 980 Harrison Ave Boston, MA 02119.

Introduction to the Computer

Public Computing Sites Come to learn how to use the library's laptops including: basic computer use; how to get and use an email account; and how to look things up on the internet. Sign up by calling us at 617-567-2516 or tell a staff member in the library. Library: Orient Heights. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Orient Heights Branch of the Boston Public Library 18 Barnes Avenue, East Boston, MA 02128.

Laptop Basics

Public Computing Sites Learn the basics of laptop use with one of the library's Windows or Mac laptops. Want an email account? We can help you sign up for one and show you the basics of internet surfing. Please call or come in to sign up in advance. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Lower Mills Branch Boston Public Library 27 Richmond Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Environment Department - Beacon Hill Architectural Commission

BLC Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012020308090-026da6.pdf (Use Congress Street As An Entrance/Exit After 5:30 P.M.). Phone: 617-635-3850. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:10 PM. Boston City Hall, Room #801, 8th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

Boston State Hospital - Citizen's Advisory Committee

Public Health Commission Agenda: * Project Updates from Site Developers * Approval of Meeting Minutes * DCAM Update * Community Updates. Phone: 617-438-2767. Contact: Beverley Johnson. MBTA: Mattapan Station (redline). Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Foley Building 249 River St Mattapan, MA 02126.

R.O.C "Redefining Our Community" Neighborhood Watch

We are residents committed to bringing back the good 'ol days when "you knew who your neighbors were" and an "everybody looked out for each other" environment. A safe clean community benefits everyone! Phone: 617-593-7887. Contact: Trena Matos-Ambroise. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: Dorchester. MBTA: #26 bus from Ashmont get off on Norfolk st.@ the Taste of Eden restaurant. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting. Meeting / Hearing. Social Networking. Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. True Vine Church 40 Norfolk St Dorchester Center, MA 02124-3529. For more info visit www.rocnw.org.

Learn To Use a Laptop Computer

Public Computing Sites Learn how to use one of the BPL's new laptop computers--including Internet searching and how to set up your own email account. Space is limited; please register at the South Boston Branch or call 617-268-0180. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Friday, February 17, 2012, 9:30 AM. South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127.

A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885

Public Event The exhibition showcases Clover’s striking photographs, many of which have not been seen before publicly. It also highlights Clover’s many letters, the notebook she used to record the chronology and technical aspects of her photographs, as well as Henry’s letters, and other family materials. The exhibition is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please check the calendar for building closings. Phone: 617-536-1608. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line - Hynes Convention Center stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Children's Films

BostonYouthZone Films are shown on Fridays at 10 and 11 am. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA.

Dr. Joseph Warren: The Boston Tea Party, Bunker Hill and the Birth of American Liberty

Public Event Joseph Warren (1741-1775) is acknowledged as a pivotal personality in early Revolutionary Era events, yet details of his agency have remained elusive. Famous in his own time and throughout the Early Republic, he is now barely remembered as the hero of the Battle of Bunker Hill, and as the person who sent Paul Revere on his iconic ride. Recounting his story has always been hampered by a paucity of primary sources. Warren's cryptic and incomplete medical account books at the Massachusetts Historical Society remain the largest trove of his primary source documents. Sam Forman describes novel analytic techniques applied to MHS Warren-related manuscript and relic holdings, and how they provided the keys to a fascinating life. Phone: 617-646-0557. Contact: kbarker@masshist.org. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line to Hynes Convention Center. Type of Event: Author Talk. Historical. Talks & Lectures. Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

eBooks + Overdrive

Public Computing Sites Find out what’s great about eBooks, where to get them, different eBook readers, and how to use OverDrive to check out eBooks from the library. Feel free to bring your eReader and your questions. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Friday, February 17, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square Training Lab 700 Boylston Street.

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency

City Clerk Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012012706530-3d7150.pdf. Phone: 617-449-6559. Contact: Rachel E.D. Churchill. MBTA: Downtown Crossing (redline). Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Friday, February 17, 2012, 6:00 PM. MassDevelopment Offices 160 Federal St Boston, MA 02110.

Black History Stamp Event

Public Event Come and see the exhibit of Black History Stamps. All the people that had a stamp made on their behalf because of their accomplishments. Phone: 617-825-8707. Contact: Sharon Porter. Cost: Free. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Dorchester. MBTA: Field Corner. Type of Event: Exhibit. Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Way of Hope 422 Adams St Boston, MA 02122.

RE:RE:RE: Dance Installation -- Encore Performances

Public Event February 17 & 18, 7 & 9pm nightly. Back by popular demand, a second performance run of Dance Director Jill Johnson's dance installation. Created via collaborative, improvisational dance technologies with Harvard students, "RE: RE: RE:" encourages each audience member to individualize their experience by moving around the venue and viewing the performance from a variety of perspectives. Phone: 617-495-8683. Contact: dance@fas.harvard.edu. Cost: $10/$5 students and seniors. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Red (Harvard Square). Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Harvard Dance Center 60 Garden St Cambridge, MA 02138. For more info visit www.ofa.fas.harvard.edu.

Beethoven Eroica

Public Event Jean-Marie Zeitouni conducts Beethoven’s groundbreaking Eroica symphony. The program also features Haydn’s Symphony No. 48, composed for a visit by the Holy Roman Empress, Maria Theresia. Phone: 617 266 3605. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:00 PM. Symphony Hall 301 Massachusetts Ave Boston, MA 02115-4557. For more info visit www.handelandhaydn.org.

Friday Night Salsa

Public Event 9:00-10:00 Beginner & Intermediate salsa lessons. No partner required. Beginners very welcome. Note: Salsa dance party from 10pm - 1am. Phone: (617) 312-6464. Contact: Johnny Giraldo. Cost: $12. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Central Square. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Friday, February 17, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1:00 AM. Havana Club 288 Green St Cambridge, MA 02139-3312. For more info visit havanaclubsalsa.com.

RE:RE:RE: Dance Installation -- Encore Performances

Public Event February 17 & 18, 7 & 9pm nightly. Back by popular demand, a second performance run of Dance Director Jill Johnson's dance installation. Created via collaborative, improvisational dance technologies with Harvard students, "RE: RE: RE:" encourages each audience member to individualize their experience by moving around the venue and viewing the performance from a variety of perspectives. Phone: 617-495-8683. Contact: dance@fas.harvard.edu. Cost: $10/$5 students and seniors. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Red (Harvard Square). Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Friday, February 17, 2012, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Harvard Dance Center 60 Garden St Cambridge, MA 02138. For more info visit www.ofa.fas.harvard.edu.

A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885

Public Event The exhibition showcases Clover’s striking photographs, many of which have not been seen before publicly. It also highlights Clover’s many letters, the notebook she used to record the chronology and technical aspects of her photographs, as well as Henry’s letters, and other family materials. The exhibition is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please check the calendar for building closings. Phone: 617-536-1608. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line - Hynes Convention Center stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Healthy Kids Healthy Futures Open Gym!

Public Event Drop by the Saturday Open Gym in Roxbury! Friends and families are welcome to play fun games, dance to Zumba, and learn about living healthy lifestyles. Open Gym takes place most Saturdays at BCYF’s Madison Park Recreation Facility from 10-11:30 a.m. Open Gym is free and open to all. Children ages 3-8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Going to Open Gym is a fun and exciting way to spend your Saturday mornings being active with your family! Phone: 617-373-7615. Contact: Cathy Wirth, Project Manager for Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures. Cost: FREE. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Roxbury. MBTA: Orange Line Ruggles. Type of Event: Health. Sports. Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. BCYF Recreation Facility at Madison Park 55 Malcolm X Blvd Boston, MA 02120.

Recruiting Open House

Fire Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Brighton Engine 41 Ladder 14 460 Cambridge St Allston, MA 02134.

Build It!

Public Event Dens, nests, mounds and lodges are just a few of the creative ways animals build the world around them. We will weave, dig and construct to discover why and how the industrious animals around us create these fantastic structures. We will model our creations after what we discover in nature. Phone: 617-983-8500. Cost: Mass Audubon members $5.00, Nonmembers $7.00. Family rate: $10.00, $14.00. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills. 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St Mattapan, MA 02126. For more info visit www.massaudubon.org.

Laptop Classes

Public Computing Sites Topics for each class are available. Please call the library for more information at 617-298-9218. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan 02126.

REPA Job Fair

Public Event FIND JOB OPENINGS IN: Theatrical and Entertainment, Design, Technical Production, Consulting, Management, Marketing and Administration MEET REPRESENTATIVES FROM AREA: Theatres, Event Production, Film and Television, Industrial Suppliers, Theatrical Consultants! JOB SEEKERS: Free admission, no advance registration required! Talk one-on-one with employers Bring copies of resume, business cards and portfolios Non-attending job seekers can have resume distributed - e-mail StageSource for more information! Phone: 617-720-6066. Contact: info@stagesource.org. Cost: Free for job seekers! Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Businesses. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green line to Arlington or Orange line to Back Bay. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Arts (Visual). Theatre. Workshops & Classes. Saturday, February 18, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Back Bay Events Center 180 Berkeley St Boston, MA 02116. For more info visit www.stagesource.org.

Recruiting Open House

Fire Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Roslindale Engine 53 & Ladder 16 945 Canterbury St Roslindale, MA 02131.

Boston University Women's Basketball vs. Albany

Public Event Audience: College Students. Adults. Families. Neighborhood: Allston. MBTA: Green line to Saint Paul. Type of Event: Sports. Saturday, February 18, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The Roof at Case Gym 285 Babcock St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.bu.edu.

RE:RE:RE: Dance Installation -- Encore Performances

Public Event February 17 & 18, 7 & 9pm nightly. Back by popular demand, a second performance run of Dance Director Jill Johnson's dance installation. Created via collaborative, improvisational dance technologies with Harvard students, "RE: RE: RE:" encourages each audience member to individualize their experience by moving around the venue and viewing the performance from a variety of perspectives. Phone: 617-495-8683. Contact: dance@fas.harvard.edu. Cost: $10/$5 students and seniors. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Red (Harvard Square). Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Harvard Dance Center 60 Garden St Cambridge, MA 02138. For more info visit www.ofa.fas.harvard.edu.

RE:RE:RE: Dance Installation -- Encore Performances

Public Event February 17 & 18, 7 & 9pm nightly. Back by popular demand, a second performance run of Dance Director Jill Johnson's dance installation. Created via collaborative, improvisational dance technologies with Harvard students, "RE: RE: RE:" encourages each audience member to individualize their experience by moving around the venue and viewing the performance from a variety of perspectives. Phone: 617-495-8683. Contact: dance@fas.harvard.edu. Cost: $10/$5 students and seniors. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Red (Harvard Square). Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Harvard Dance Center 60 Garden St Cambridge, MA 02138. For more info visit www.ofa.fas.harvard.edu.

Saturday Night Salsa

Public Event 9:00-10:00 Beginner & Intermediate salsa lessons. No partner required. Beginners very welcome. Note: Salsa dance party from 10pm - 1am. Phone: 617-312-6464. Contact: Johnny Giraldo. Cost: $12. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Central Square. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM. Havana Club 288 Green St Cambridge, MA 02139-3312. For more info visit havanaclubsalsa.com.

A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885

Public Event The exhibition showcases Clover’s striking photographs, many of which have not been seen before publicly. It also highlights Clover’s many letters, the notebook she used to record the chronology and technical aspects of her photographs, as well as Henry’s letters, and other family materials. The exhibition is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please check the calendar for building closings. Phone: 617-536-1608. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line - Hynes Convention Center stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Sunday, February 19, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Winter Wildlife Hike

Public Event Deer, rabbits, turkeys, opossums and coyotes are just some of the wildlife that call the city home. Join us for an easy walk and discover the signs left behind from wildlife found in this 67 acre wildlife sanctuary. Phone: 617-983-8500. Cost: Mass Audubon members $4.00, Nonmembers $6.00. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills. 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Sunday, February 19, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St Mattapan, MA 02126. For more info visit www.massaudubon.org.

Beethoven Eroica

Public Event Jean-Marie Zeitouni conducts Beethoven’s groundbreaking Eroica symphony. The program also features Haydn’s Symphony No. 48, composed for a visit by the Holy Roman Empress, Maria Theresia. Phone: 617 266 3605. Sunday, February 19, 2012, 3:00 PM. Symphony Hall 301 Massachusetts Ave Boston, MA 02115-4557. For more info visit www.handelandhaydn.org.

Boston University Women's Ice Hockey vs. Connecticut

Public Event Audience: College Students. Adults. Families. Neighborhood: Allston. MBTA: Green line to Saint Paul. Type of Event: Sports. Sunday, February 19, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Walter Brown Arena 285 Babcock St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.bu.edu.

Presidents Day (City Holiday)

Holidays City offices closed. Sunday parking rules in effect; see link for more information. Boston Public Libraries closed. BCYF Community Centers are closed. Monday, February 20, 2012. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Presidents Day

Sanitation Holidays Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury. *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay. Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:00 AM – Saturday, February 25, 2012, 5:00 PM.

A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885

Public Event The exhibition showcases Clover’s striking photographs, many of which have not been seen before publicly. It also highlights Clover’s many letters, the notebook she used to record the chronology and technical aspects of her photographs, as well as Henry’s letters, and other family materials. The exhibition is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please check the calendar for building closings. Phone: 617-536-1608. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line - Hynes Convention Center stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Frog Pond Adventure Series - Veterans skate

Veteran's Services Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Home Base program in conjuction with the City of Boston Veterans Services Department and the Boston Common Frog Pond will be hosting a free skate event for military service members, veterans and their families. Skating is free of charge; equipment rentals are available. Complimentary hot chocolate at the Frog Pond Cafe. Please contact Catherine Moore to RSVP with name phone and # in your party. cmoore28@partners.org. Contact: Catherine Moore. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Beacon Hill. Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Frog Pond Boston Common Boston Common, MA.

PreZOOdential Election Week

Public Event In honor of Presidents’ Day and the 2012 Presidential election, Franklin Park Zoo will be hosting its own Zoo animal election for “President” of the Zoo. Throughout the week, families can learn about each of the candidates’ platforms, vote for their favorite candidate, celebrate with games and activities and discover what makes each animal unique! Kiki, a female western lowland gorilla, was inaugurated as the first Zoo President in 2006 and was re-elected in 2008. While Kiki is not up for re-election, there are a host of other incredible animal candidates running for “President” of the Zoo. Absentee ballots may be cast online starting in February. The winner will be announced on Saturday, February 25 and an inauguration party will follow in the Tropical Forest. Presidential Animal Candidates: • Gigi, a female western lowland gorilla • Christopher, a male lion • Tito, a male Andean condor • Jockamo, a male giant anteater • Isidoro, a male Brazilian ocelot • Stella Luna, a female red panda… Cost: Admission is $10.00 for children (2-12), $16.00 for adults and $13.00 for seniors (62+). Children under 2 are free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Monday, February 20, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Franklin Park Zoo 1 Columbia Road Entrance Boston, MA 02121.

Corporate Nights at the Frog Pond

Rent the Frog Pond ice rink for your upcoming event! Call now to book a date for this popular night out! Monday Evening Rentals, 617-635-2121 http://www.bostonfrogpond.com. Contact: 617-635-2121. Cost: $1500-$2500. Audience: Businesses. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Green or Red line to Park Street. Type of Event: Holiday. Monday, February 20, 2012, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Boston Common‎ Frog Pond 148 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.bostonfrogpond.com.

February Vacation Week Program: Exploring the Winter World (Ages 5-14)

Public Event Cold weather can keep us from seeing the beauty found in the winter world. Join us for exciting experiments and creative crafts with the wintery elements that surround us this time of year. We will head outside for snowflake collection, snowshoe hikes, and to build snow shelters and “snow animals.” We will experiment with snow to make the best snowballs, the best snowmen and more. Dive into winter through hands-on investigations, art projects, games, and more. Fee is based on a sliding scale. Space is limited – sign up early! To request a registration packet, please call (617) 983-8500 or print registration forms from BNC's "Summer Camp" page. Phone: 617-983-8500. Cost: Mass Audubon Members $50-$275, Nonmembers $115-$340. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills. 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St Mattapan, MA 02126. For more info visit www.massaudubon.org.

Winter Photography Exhibit

Parks Events February 21 - March 16, daily from 9a.m - 4p.m. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 9:00 AM – Friday, March 16, 2012, 4:00 PM. City Hall Boston, MA.

A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885

Public Event The exhibition showcases Clover’s striking photographs, many of which have not been seen before publicly. It also highlights Clover’s many letters, the notebook she used to record the chronology and technical aspects of her photographs, as well as Henry’s letters, and other family materials. The exhibition is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please check the calendar for building closings. Phone: 617-536-1608. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line - Hynes Convention Center stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Recruiting Live Chat

Fire Live chat will cover any questions or concerns regarding the Boston Fire Department's Written and Entry-Level Physical Abilities Test (ELPAT) examinations. Phone: 617-343-3024. Contact: Michelle McCourt. Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. http://www.facebook.com/bfdrecruit 115 Southampton St Boston, MA 02118.

Preschool Films

BostonYouthZone On Tuesdays at 10:30 am, bring your child to the Dudley library for a preschool film. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Film. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Preschool Storyhour

BostonYouthZone for children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Library: West End. Neighborhood: Downtown. West End. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 151 Cambridge Street.

PreZOOdential Election Week

Public Event In honor of Presidents’ Day and the 2012 Presidential election, Franklin Park Zoo will be hosting its own Zoo animal election for “President” of the Zoo. Throughout the week, families can learn about each of the candidates’ platforms, vote for their favorite candidate, celebrate with games and activities and discover what makes each animal unique! Kiki, a female western lowland gorilla, was inaugurated as the first Zoo President in 2006 and was re-elected in 2008. While Kiki is not up for re-election, there are a host of other incredible animal candidates running for “President” of the Zoo. Absentee ballots may be cast online starting in February. The winner will be announced on Saturday, February 25 and an inauguration party will follow in the Tropical Forest. Presidential Animal Candidates: • Gigi, a female western lowland gorilla • Christopher, a male lion • Tito, a male Andean condor • Jockamo, a male giant anteater • Isidoro, a male Brazilian ocelot • Stella Luna, a female red panda… Cost: Admission is $10.00 for children (2-12), $16.00 for adults and $13.00 for seniors (62+). Children under 2 are free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Franklin Park Zoo 1 Columbia Road Entrance Boston, MA 02121.

Preschool Story Time

BostonYouthZone If your child is between the ages of 3 and 5, bring them to the Codman Square branch library for story time. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been reschedule or canceled. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library 690 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Kabbalah: Mystics and Mavericks

Public Event The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture is pleased to present a special weekly series, “Kabbalah: Mystics and Mavericks.” Kabbalah is the mystical wisdom, the native theology and cosmology of Judaism. This six-part series will explore how studying Kabbalah can help to reveal your inner strengths. Discover more about this Jewish perspective on tapping into your own unique, spiritual energy and learn how to incorporate it into your daily life. This weekly series will be held Tuesdays, February 7 to March 13, 2012 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM at the Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips St. Boston, MA. Course fee is $10.00 per session or $50.00 for the entire six-week program. “Kabbalah: Mystics and Mavericks” will be taught by Rabbi Yosef Zaklos, director of the newly established Chabad of Downtown Boston. A native of Montreal, Rabbi Zaklos brings with him the unique depth and experience of having taught Jewish ideas and values in more than fifteen countries across five continents. As an experienced educator, he off… Phone: (617) 523-2324. Contact: Steven Greenberg. Cost: $10.00 per session or $50.00 for entire six-week program. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Neighborhood: Beacon Hill. MBTA: Charles/MGH. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. The Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture 18 Phillips St Boston, MA 02114. For more info visit www.vilnashul.org.

Drop-In Recruiting

Fire Phone: 617-343-3024. Contact: Michelle McCourt. Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Boston Fire Department Headquarters 115 Southampton St Boston, MA 02118. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

College Nights at the Frog Pond

Students from all Boston colleges are invited to come down for ice skating at a special price of only $2 (rental skates available on-site). Contact: 617-635-2121. Cost: $2. Audience: Businesses. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Green or Red line to Park Street. Type of Event: Holiday. Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Boston Common‎ Frog Pond 148 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.bostonfrogpond.com.

About and Engaged: Community Gathering for Artists

Public Event Please join us for the first of five community conversation gatherings for artists of all disciplines who create socially engaged work. This gathering is presented by ArtistsUnderTheDome.org, Theater of the Oppressed Laboratory, New England, MassArt’s Godine Family Gallery, and CACP. For more information and to RSVP, please contact aboutandengaged@gmail.com. This event is part of a series with events also talking place on the following Tuesdays: March 20, April 17, May 8, June 26. All events will be in the evenings, stay tuned for exact times and details! Contact: aboutandengaged@gmail.com. Cost: FREE. MBTA: Green Line Longwood Medical Area. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Arts (Visual). Community / Civic Meeting. Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:00 PM. North Building, Room 181 621 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115.

February Vacation Week Program: Exploring the Winter World (Ages 5-14)

Public Event Cold weather can keep us from seeing the beauty found in the winter world. Join us for exciting experiments and creative crafts with the wintery elements that surround us this time of year. We will head outside for snowflake collection, snowshoe hikes, and to build snow shelters and “snow animals.” We will experiment with snow to make the best snowballs, the best snowmen and more. Dive into winter through hands-on investigations, art projects, games, and more. Fee is based on a sliding scale. Space is limited – sign up early! To request a registration packet, please call (617) 983-8500 or print registration forms from BNC's "Summer Camp" page. Phone: 617-983-8500. Cost: Mass Audubon Members $50-$275, Nonmembers $115-$340. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills. 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St Mattapan, MA 02126. For more info visit www.massaudubon.org.

A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885

Public Event The exhibition showcases Clover’s striking photographs, many of which have not been seen before publicly. It also highlights Clover’s many letters, the notebook she used to record the chronology and technical aspects of her photographs, as well as Henry’s letters, and other family materials. The exhibition is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please check the calendar for building closings. Phone: 617-536-1608. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line - Hynes Convention Center stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Mayor's Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing

City Clerk Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012020804391-f4d9d6.pdf. Phone: 617-635-3834. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:00 AM. Boston City Hall, Room #801, 8th Flr 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

Playful Paws Playgroups

Public Event Get out of the house and bring your little one (18 months – 3 years) to the Zoo for some open play and animal exploration at the Playful Paws playgroups! Each class may include storytimes, animal encounters, biofacts, simple crafts and more!. Classes are offered at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo. One of these Animals is not like the Other: meets every Wednesday in February, except February 22, from 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. in the Meeting Barn at Franklin Park Zoo. Cost: $8 for members/$10 for non-members (per adult/child pair) and pre-registration is required. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). MBTA: Buses 14, 22, 28, 29, 45. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM. Meeting Barn at Franklin Park Zoo Franklin Park Zoo 1 Columbia Road Entrance Boston, MA 02121.

Fun & Games in the 1700's

Public Event In colonial Boston did men, women, and children work from sunrise to sunset? The answer is a resounding NO! During a tour of the Revere House, children (and accompanying adults) search for beans, a thimble, bed wrench and other examples of household items the Reveres likely used for both work and play. Then, all participants will try their hands at popular colonial games such as Snail, Ninepins, Jackstraws, and Beast-Fish-Fowl. Families will leave inspired to turn everyday objects into toys and games and with rules for these and other colonial amusements! Each presentation is limited to 20 people. Reservations are required and may be made by calling the Revere House at 617-523-2338. Fee: $4.50 for children ages 7-11, and accompanying adults. Price includes admission to the Revere House. Phone: 617 523-2338. Contact: Emily Holmes. Cost: $4.50 for children ages 7 to 11 and for accompanying adults. Reservations required. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Haymarket or Government Center. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Historical. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Paul Revere House 19 North Sq Boston, MA 02113.

Children's Films

BostonYouthZone Short, fun films for young children. Groups Welcome. Library: Connolly. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Connolly Branch Boston Public Library 433 Centre Street Jamaica Plain.

Story Time

BostonYouthZone Bring your child to the Dudley library for story time. Pre-registration is required. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Dudley Branch Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119.

Preschool Films and Fun

BostonYouthZone Preschool fun for kids ages 2 and up. Library: Fields Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 1520 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester.

Toddler Storyhour

BostonYouthZone Toddler Storyhour is for children ages 18 months to 3. Toddlers must be accompanied by an adult. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 151 Cambridge Street.

R.O.C.K. It!!! Launch Into Summer

Boston Centers for Youth & Families This is a fun, free, school vacation week event aimed at getting children and their families planning for summer now. Special guests, prizes, performances and more. Cost: FREE. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: #39 Bus or walk from Longwood T or Ruggles T. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Emmanuel College Jean Yawkey Center for Community Leadership 400 Fenway Boston, MA 02115. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

PreZOOdential Election Week

Public Event In honor of Presidents’ Day and the 2012 Presidential election, Franklin Park Zoo will be hosting its own Zoo animal election for “President” of the Zoo. Throughout the week, families can learn about each of the candidates’ platforms, vote for their favorite candidate, celebrate with games and activities and discover what makes each animal unique! Kiki, a female western lowland gorilla, was inaugurated as the first Zoo President in 2006 and was re-elected in 2008. While Kiki is not up for re-election, there are a host of other incredible animal candidates running for “President” of the Zoo. Absentee ballots may be cast online starting in February. The winner will be announced on Saturday, February 25 and an inauguration party will follow in the Tropical Forest. Presidential Animal Candidates: • Gigi, a female western lowland gorilla • Christopher, a male lion • Tito, a male Andean condor • Jockamo, a male giant anteater • Isidoro, a male Brazilian ocelot • Stella Luna, a female red panda… Cost: Admission is $10.00 for children (2-12), $16.00 for adults and $13.00 for seniors (62+). Children under 2 are free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Franklin Park Zoo 1 Columbia Road Entrance Boston, MA 02121.

Mayor's Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing

City Clerk Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012012701570-b8cfc5.pdf. Phone: 617-635-3834. Contact: Bill Curtis. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11:00 AM. Boston City Hall, Room #801, 8th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

Laptop Basics

Public Computing Sites Learn the basics of laptop use with one of the library's Windows or Mac laptops. Want an email account? We can help you sign up for one and show you the basics of internet surfing. Please call or come in to sign up in advance. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Lower Mills Branch Boston Public Library 27 Richmond Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Introduction the the Computer

Public Computing Sites Learn basic computer skill on one of the library's Windows or Mac laptops. These classes for beginners will include how to search the Internet and set up your own email account. All participants must have a valid picture ID and a Boston Public Library card in good standing. Call or stop by the branch to sign up. Space is limited. Library: Charlestown. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Charlestown Branch Library.

Laptop Classes

Public Computing Sites Please call 617-298-9218 for more details. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan 02126.

Boston City Council's - Weekly Meeting

City Clerk All meetings are open to the public and are also available on Comcast Channel 51 and on webcast. NOTE: This meeting is subject to change at the call of the City Council President Detailed Agendas Are Available 48-Hour Prior to the Scheduled Council Meeting. Phone: 617-635-3040. Contact: Central Staffing. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 12:00 PM. Boston City Hall, Iannella Chambers, 5th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Drop-In Recruiting

Fire Phone: 617-343-3024. Contact: Michelle McCourt. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Boston Fire Department Headquarters 115 Southampton St Boston, MA 02118. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Fun & Games in the 1700's

Public Event In colonial Boston did men, women, and children work from sunrise to sunset? The answer is a resounding NO! During a tour of the Revere House, children (and accompanying adults) search for beans, a thimble, bed wrench and other examples of household items the Reveres likely used for both work and play. Then, all participants will try their hands at popular colonial games such as Snail, Ninepins, Jackstraws, and Beast-Fish-Fowl. Families will leave inspired to turn everyday objects into toys and games and with rules for these and other colonial amusements! Each presentation is limited to 20 people. Reservations are required and may be made by calling the Revere House at 617-523-2338. Fee: $4.50 for children ages 7-11, and accompanying adults. Price includes admission to the Revere House. Phone: 617 523-2338. Contact: Emily Holmes. Cost: $4.50 for children ages 7 to 11 and for accompanying adults. Reservations required. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Families. Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Haymarket or Government Center. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Historical. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Paul Revere House 19 North Sq Boston, MA 02113.

Mousercise!

Public Computing Sites Master the skill of using a computer mouse. Prerequisite: none. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square Training Lab 700 Boylston Street.

Laptop Classes

Public Computing Sites Please call 617-298-9218 for more details. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan 02126.

eBooks + Overdrive

Public Computing Sites Find out what’s great about eBooks, where to get them, different eBook readers, and how to use OverDrive to check out eBooks from the library. Feel free to bring your eReader and your questions. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square Training Lab 700 Boylston Street.

Boston University Women's Basketball vs. UMBC

Public Event Audience: College Students. Adults. Families. Neighborhood: Allston. MBTA: Green line to Saint Paul. Type of Event: Sports. Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The Roof at Case Gym 285 Babcock St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.bu.edu.

February Vacation Week Program: Exploring the Winter World (Ages 5-14)

Public Event Cold weather can keep us from seeing the beauty found in the winter world. Join us for exciting experiments and creative crafts with the wintery elements that surround us this time of year. We will head outside for snowflake collection, snowshoe hikes, and to build snow shelters and “snow animals.” We will experiment with snow to make the best snowballs, the best snowmen and more. Dive into winter through hands-on investigations, art projects, games, and more. Fee is based on a sliding scale. Space is limited – sign up early! To request a registration packet, please call (617) 983-8500 or print registration forms from BNC's "Summer Camp" page. Phone: 617-983-8500. Cost: Mass Audubon Members $50-$275, Nonmembers $115-$340. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills. 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St Mattapan, MA 02126. For more info visit www.massaudubon.org.

A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885

Public Event The exhibition showcases Clover’s striking photographs, many of which have not been seen before publicly. It also highlights Clover’s many letters, the notebook she used to record the chronology and technical aspects of her photographs, as well as Henry’s letters, and other family materials. The exhibition is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please check the calendar for building closings. Phone: 617-536-1608. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line - Hynes Convention Center stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency

City Clerk Re: Issue for the Benefit of The Rivers School Corporation Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012020607420-a93d39.pdf. Phone: 617-449-6559. Contact: Rachel E.D. Churchill. MBTA: Downtown Crossing (redline). Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10:00 AM. MassDevelopment Offices 160 Federal St Boston, MA 02110. For more info visit www.mccarter.com.

Public Improvement Commission

City Clerk Detail Agendas Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012020909100-206c21.pdf. Phone: 617-635-4960. Contact: Todd Liming. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10:00 AM. Boston City Hall, Room #801, 8th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

Winter Festival

Parks Events Free parking at the clubhouse parking lots located at 420 West Street (George West) and One Circuit Drive (Franklin Park). Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Families. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Franklin Park Golf Course Clubhouse Franklin Park, MA.

Early Explorers (Ages 3-6, with an adult)

Public Event Move, learn and create every Thursday at the BNC. Each program introduces young children to the natural world through explorations, games, and art. We will spend time outdoors investigating the science and beauty of winter through explorations, games, and art. Every program will include time outside to dig through the snow, observe wintering birds, or find the many animal tracks dotting the sanctuary. Afterward warm up inside while reading stories, building nests, and other fun indoor nature activities. Each program offers a new nature theme to explore and discover through hands-on/minds-on experiences. (No class on February 23rd). Phone: 617-983-8500. Cost: Mass Audubon members $5.00, Nonmembers $7.00. Family rate: $10.00, $14.00. Sign up for 12 classes: Mass Audubon members $50.00, Nonmembers $70.00, Family rate $100.00, $140.00. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills. 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St Mattapan, MA 02126. For more info visit www.massaudubon.org.

Toddler Story Time

BostonYouthZone A story hour for children ages 2 and 3. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: Roslindale. Neighborhood: Roslindale. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Roslindale Branch Boston Public Library 4246 Washington Street Roslindale MA 02131.

PreZOOdential Election Week

Public Event In honor of Presidents’ Day and the 2012 Presidential election, Franklin Park Zoo will be hosting its own Zoo animal election for “President” of the Zoo. Throughout the week, families can learn about each of the candidates’ platforms, vote for their favorite candidate, celebrate with games and activities and discover what makes each animal unique! Kiki, a female western lowland gorilla, was inaugurated as the first Zoo President in 2006 and was re-elected in 2008. While Kiki is not up for re-election, there are a host of other incredible animal candidates running for “President” of the Zoo. Absentee ballots may be cast online starting in February. The winner will be announced on Saturday, February 25 and an inauguration party will follow in the Tropical Forest. Presidential Animal Candidates: • Gigi, a female western lowland gorilla • Christopher, a male lion • Tito, a male Andean condor • Jockamo, a male giant anteater • Isidoro, a male Brazilian ocelot • Stella Luna, a female red panda… Cost: Admission is $10.00 for children (2-12), $16.00 for adults and $13.00 for seniors (62+). Children under 2 are free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Thursday, February 23, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Franklin Park Zoo 1 Columbia Road Entrance Boston, MA 02121.

Introduction to Heritage Quest

Public Computing Sites Learn about this comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. Prerequisite: basic mouse, keyboard, and internet search skills. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square Training Lab 700 Boylston Street.

Basic Computer Skills & How to Surf the Internet

Public Computing Sites A great program for new computer users. Class size limited to 5 students. Registration is required. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Dudley Branch Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119.

Drop-In Recruiting

Fire Phone: 617-343-3024. Contact: Michelle McCourt. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Boston Fire Department Headquarters 115 Southampton St Boston, MA 02118. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Introduction to the Computer

Public Computing Sites Come to learn how to use the library's laptops including: basic computer use; how to get and use an email account; and how to look things up on the internet. Sign up by calling us at 617-567-2516 or tell a staff member in the library. Library: Orient Heights. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Orient Heights Branch of the Boston Public Library 18 Barnes Avenue, East Boston, MA 02128.

Open Office: Presentation Basics

Public Computing Sites Learn how to create and present slideshow presentations for work, school or personal use. Prerequisite: Word Processing Basics. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square Training Lab 700 Boylston Street.

Faith Healing, Vaccination, and the First Amendment

Public Event Alan Rogers, Professor of History at Boston College, will explore the challenges and choices involved in defining and balancing individual freedom and the common good. He will discuss two current research projects: the contested intersection of faith healing and the First Amendment; and a history of the anti-vaccination movement from 1721 to the present. Phone: 617-646-0557. Contact: kbarker@masshist.org. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line to Hynes. Type of Event: Historical. Talks & Lectures. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

#Futuristic Soul l RETRO REGGAE

Public Event #Futuristic Soul l RETRO REGGAE THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23. 2012 Sounds By Special Guest DJ EPIC l BASHMENT KITCHEN Hosted By Olasco Boston X Stevie Newbury Live Tributes By: Iron Zion Letia Rock @letialarok "KingILabash The Artist" @ILabash Joy Daniels @joyforthepeople DIS-N-DAT BAND @disndat2 www.disndatband.com Light Appertizers 4 our guest RSVP on Guest List @ Felt Boston 533 Washington Street - Boston - MA -02111 feltclubboston.com Doors Open At 9pm l Show At 10pm 21+ Mature Crowd l Fashionably Trendy DIRECTIONS Exits/Directions from Storrow / 93 T-STOPS Red & Orange Lines: Downtown Crossing Stop Green Line: Boylston Street Stop PARKING Lafayette Parking Garage $10 flat fee after 5PM, weekends & holidays FMI Contact 6172978179 | afrodesiacity@gmail.com l newurbanmale@hotmail.com @AfroDesiaCity x @Stevie Newbury x @SaveOurSouls94. Phone: 857-544-1275. Contact: afrodesiacity@gmail.com. Cost: 15 - 10 guestlist. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Downtown - Orangle Line - Silve Bus Line. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Thursday, February 23, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 24, 2012, 1:00 AM. Felt Nightclub Boston 533 Washington St Boston, MA 02111. For more info visit www.feltboston.com.

Sharon Van Etten

Public Event With a voice known for its stark power and subtle refinement, Sharon Van Etten has a mastery for writing songs with direct honesty and feeling. Over the course of releasing two full-length albums, Because I Was In Love (Language of Stone; 2009) and epic (Ba Da Bing; 2010), Sharon has been celebrated by fans and critics, alike. Since epic’s release, she has opened the Pitchfork Music Festival, played the Hollywood Bowl with Neko Case and at Radio City Music Hall with The Antlers, sung on new records for Beirut and Ed Askew, and collaborated with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and Megafaun on the Songs Of The South project. Jagjaguwar will be releasing her third full-length recording, Tramp, produced by Aaron Dessner of The National. Austin’s Shearwater will open in support of their new Sub Pop release. Show is 18+. Phone: 617-876-4275. Contact: info@worldmusic.org. Cost: $15. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Neighborhood: Allston. MBTA: Green line to Babcock St. Type of Event: Concerts / Live Music. Thursday, February 23, 2012, 9:00 PM. Paradise Rock Club 967 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.worldmusic.org.

February Vacation Week Program: Exploring the Winter World (Ages 5-14)

Public Event Cold weather can keep us from seeing the beauty found in the winter world. Join us for exciting experiments and creative crafts with the wintery elements that surround us this time of year. We will head outside for snowflake collection, snowshoe hikes, and to build snow shelters and “snow animals.” We will experiment with snow to make the best snowballs, the best snowmen and more. Dive into winter through hands-on investigations, art projects, games, and more. Fee is based on a sliding scale. Space is limited – sign up early! To request a registration packet, please call (617) 983-8500 or print registration forms from BNC's "Summer Camp" page. Phone: 617-983-8500. Cost: Mass Audubon Members $50-$275, Nonmembers $115-$340. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills. 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Friday, February 24, 2012, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St Mattapan, MA 02126. For more info visit www.massaudubon.org.

Learn To Use a Laptop Computer

Public Computing Sites Learn how to use one of the BPL's new laptop computers--including Internet searching and how to set up your own email account. Space is limited; please register at the South Boston Branch or call 617-268-0180. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Friday, February 24, 2012, 9:30 AM. South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127.

A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885

Public Event The exhibition showcases Clover’s striking photographs, many of which have not been seen before publicly. It also highlights Clover’s many letters, the notebook she used to record the chronology and technical aspects of her photographs, as well as Henry’s letters, and other family materials. The exhibition is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please check the calendar for building closings. Phone: 617-536-1608. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line - Hynes Convention Center stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Friday, February 24, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Children's Films

BostonYouthZone Films are shown on Fridays at 10 and 11 am. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, February 24, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA.

PreZOOdential Election Week

Public Event In honor of Presidents’ Day and the 2012 Presidential election, Franklin Park Zoo will be hosting its own Zoo animal election for “President” of the Zoo. Throughout the week, families can learn about each of the candidates’ platforms, vote for their favorite candidate, celebrate with games and activities and discover what makes each animal unique! Kiki, a female western lowland gorilla, was inaugurated as the first Zoo President in 2006 and was re-elected in 2008. While Kiki is not up for re-election, there are a host of other incredible animal candidates running for “President” of the Zoo. Absentee ballots may be cast online starting in February. The winner will be announced on Saturday, February 25 and an inauguration party will follow in the Tropical Forest. Presidential Animal Candidates: • Gigi, a female western lowland gorilla • Christopher, a male lion • Tito, a male Andean condor • Jockamo, a male giant anteater • Isidoro, a male Brazilian ocelot • Stella Luna, a female red panda… Cost: Admission is $10.00 for children (2-12), $16.00 for adults and $13.00 for seniors (62+). Children under 2 are free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, February 24, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Franklin Park Zoo 1 Columbia Road Entrance Boston, MA 02121.

Facebook Basics and Q & A

Public Computing Sites Come for a brief introduction to Facebook. Bring your questions, because we will have answers. Prerequisite: some Internet experience and experience using a mouse and keyboard. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Friday, February 24, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square Training Lab 700 Boylston Street.

Friday Night Salsa

Public Event 9:00-10:00 Beginner & Intermediate salsa lessons. No partner required. Beginners very welcome. Note: Salsa dance party from 10pm - 1am. Phone: (617) 312-6464. Contact: Johnny Giraldo. Cost: $12. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Central Square. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Friday, February 24, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, February 25, 2012, 1:00 AM. Havana Club 288 Green St Cambridge, MA 02139-3312. For more info visit havanaclubsalsa.com.

A Gilded and Heartbreaking Life: The Photographs of Clover Adams, 1883-1885

Public Event The exhibition showcases Clover’s striking photographs, many of which have not been seen before publicly. It also highlights Clover’s many letters, the notebook she used to record the chronology and technical aspects of her photographs, as well as Henry’s letters, and other family materials. The exhibition is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please check the calendar for building closings. Phone: 617-536-1608. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line - Hynes Convention Center stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Healthy Kids Healthy Futures Open Gym!

Public Event Drop by the Saturday Open Gym in Roxbury! Friends and families are welcome to play fun games, dance to Zumba, and learn about living healthy lifestyles. Open Gym takes place most Saturdays at BCYF’s Madison Park Recreation Facility from 10-11:30 a.m. Open Gym is free and open to all. Children ages 3-8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Going to Open Gym is a fun and exciting way to spend your Saturday mornings being active with your family! Phone: 617-373-7615. Contact: Cathy Wirth, Project Manager for Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures. Cost: FREE. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Roxbury. MBTA: Orange Line Ruggles. Type of Event: Health. Sports. Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. BCYF Recreation Facility at Madison Park 55 Malcolm X Blvd Boston, MA 02120.

Recruiting Open House

Fire Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Jamaica Plain Engine 28 & Tower Ladder 10 746 Centre St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Try It Out - Fun Indoor & Outdoor Experiments!

Public Event Do turkeys fly? What’s inside a seed? Can owls turn their heads all the way around? Every time you ask a question, you’re thinking like a scientist! We’ll take your questions about plants and animals and turn them into fun investigations. The program is a combination of outside discovery and fun indoor activities. Phone: 617-983-8500. Cost: Mass Audubon members $5.00, Nonmembers $7.00. Family rate: $10.00, $14.00. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills. 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St Mattapan, MA 02126. For more info visit www.massaudubon.org.

Laptop Classes

Public Computing Sites Topics for each class are available. Please call the library for more information at 617-298-9218. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan 02126.

MassArt Family Day!

Public Event MassArt welcomes families and friends of all ages to join the festivities at Family Day in the Bakalar & Paine Galleries. Twice a year, Family Day brings together visitors of all ages to explore exhibitions in a fun, creative way. Admission is free and materials are provided, so attendees are encouraged to drop in at any time to enjoy art-making projects, guided conversations, interactive activities, and refreshments. The activity stations, which are designed and facilitated by MassArt students, are structured around two exhibitions that offer unique opportunities for conversation and learning. Featured exhibitions are Verdant, which explores the intersections between people and the natural environment, and Edifice Amiss: Constructing New Perspectives featuring three large-scale, site-specific installations informed by architecture. Phone: 617-879-7924. Contact: Katie Loesel. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Families. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: T Green (E) Longwood stop. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Arts (Visual). Exhibit. Workshops & Classes. Saturday, February 25, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Bakalar & Paine Galleries Massachusetts College of Art and Design 621 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115. For more info visit massart.edu.

PreZOOdential Election Week

Public Event In honor of Presidents’ Day and the 2012 Presidential election, Franklin Park Zoo will be hosting its own Zoo animal election for “President” of the Zoo. Throughout the week, families can learn about each of the candidates’ platforms, vote for their favorite candidate, celebrate with games and activities and discover what makes each animal unique! Kiki, a female western lowland gorilla, was inaugurated as the first Zoo President in 2006 and was re-elected in 2008. While Kiki is not up for re-election, there are a host of other incredible animal candidates running for “President” of the Zoo. Absentee ballots may be cast online starting in February. The winner will be announced on Saturday, February 25 and an inauguration party will follow in the Tropical Forest. Presidential Animal Candidates: • Gigi, a female western lowland gorilla • Christopher, a male lion • Tito, a male Andean condor • Jockamo, a male giant anteater • Isidoro, a male Brazilian ocelot • Stella Luna, a female red panda… Cost: Admission is $10.00 for children (2-12), $16.00 for adults and $13.00 for seniors (62+). Children under 2 are free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Saturday, February 25, 2012, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Franklin Park Zoo 1 Columbia Road Entrance Boston, MA 02121.

Guided Snowshoe Walk

Public Event Discover the beauty of the winter world without trudging through the snow - but on top of the snow! This leisurely guided hike includes snowshoe instructions and a guided walk on one of the trails with a Teacher Naturalist. If there is no snow on the ground, join us for a regular guided walk. Preregistration is not required, call ahead to reserve snowshoes. Snowshoe rental fee is not included (add $6M, $8NM if needed). Phone: 617-983-8500. Cost: Mass Audubon members $4.00, Nonmembers $6.00. Family rate: $8.00, $12.00. Audience: Adults. Families. Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills. 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Saturday, February 25, 2012, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St Mattapan, MA 02126. For more info visit www.massaudubon.org.

Recruiting Open House

Fire Saturday, February 25, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Hyde Park Engine 48 & Ladder 28 60 Fairmount Ave Hyde Park, MA 02136.

Boston University Men's Basketball vs. Hartford

Public Event Audience: College Students. Adults. Families. Neighborhood: Allston. MBTA: Green line to Saint Paul. Type of Event: Sports. Saturday, February 25, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The Roof at Case Gym 285 Babcock St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.bu.edu.

The Boston New Music Initiative presents ARE YOU STILL THERE? MUSIC OF VOYAGE AND REMEMBRANCE

Public Event The Boston New Music Initiative presents: ARE YOU STILL THERE? MUSIC OF VOYAGE AND REMEMBRANCE Concert 8:00 pm | pre-concert talk with composers at 7:15 pm An evening of music for chamber orchestra featuring the work of living composers: Ted Hearne – Cordavi and Fig Timothy A. Davis – In Memoriam Garrett Byrnes – Concerto for Piano and Chamber Orchestra Mary Kouyoumdjian – Odaraganeen Sharagan (Stranger's Song) Oliver Knussen – Requiem: Songs for Sue (Boston premiere) Also featuring: Erin M. Smith, soprano Christina English, mezzo-soprano Esther Ning Yau, piano soloist Nathan Lofton, Music Director. Phone: 617-744-9407. Contact: kvolness@bostonnewmusic.org. Cost: $15 general | $10 students | Free with Longy ID or under 18. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Red line to Harvard. Type of Event: Concerts / Live Music. Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Pickman Concert Hall at Longy School of Music 27 Garden St Cambridge, MA 02138. For more info visit www.ticketturtle.com.

Saturday Night Salsa

Public Event 9:00-10:00 Beginner & Intermediate salsa lessons. No partner required. Beginners very welcome. Note: Salsa dance party from 10pm - 1am. Phone: 617-312-6464. Contact: Johnny Giraldo. Cost: $12. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Central Square. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Saturday, February 25, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:55 PM. Havana Club 288 Green St Cambridge, MA 02139-3312. For more info visit havanaclubsalsa.com.