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Spring Bird Walk

Public Event Join us to observe resident birds and spring migrants at a unique urban habitat that is a favorite stomping ground for many bird species. Local bird enthusiasts will help us find and identify birds through field marks, sounds, and behaviors. Birders of all levels will enjoy these guided walks. Binoculars will be provided, if needed. Preregistration encouraged, though walk-ins welcome. Suggested donation: $3.00. Phone: 617-983-8500. Contact: bnc@massaudubon.org. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills, 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. Type of Event: Environmental Events. Park Event. Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM. Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St Mattapan, MA 02126. For more info visit www.massaudubon.org.

Made by Hand: a celebration of work by North Bennet Street School

Public Event See over 60 examples of exquisite hand-made objects by the school’s graduates and alumni –elegant furniture and cabinetry, hand-made musical instruments, one-of-a-kind jewelry and ornate hand-bound books. Many pieces are available for purchase from the artists. One of the country’s oldest schools for crafts training, North Bennet Street School is known internationally for its role in promoting and preserving traditional craftsmanship. Phone: 617 227 0155, ext. 306. Contact: Christine Jankowski. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Red Line, South Station; Blue Line, Aquarium. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Visual Arts. Exhibition. Friday, May 24, 2013, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Main lobby, Two International Place, Boston MA 2 International Pl Boston, MA 02110. For more info visit www.nbss.edu.

Mayor Menino's Neighborhood Coffee Hour

Public Event Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite all to attend the 15th annual Mayor Menino's Neighborhood Coffee Hours series. Dunkin' Donuts Coffee and morning treats will be served at the Martin Tot Lot in Dorchester. Guests can take home a plant grown by seed in the City's Greenhouse as well as enjoy fresh fruit provided by Whole Food Markets. Contact: parks@cityofboston.gov. Cost: Free. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Friday, May 24, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Martin Tot Lot 95 Myrtlebank Ave Boston, MA 02124. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Mayor Menino's Neighborhood Coffee Hour

Parks Events The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Menino about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods. Through these one-on-one discussions and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Menino looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve upon local parks, public areas, and city services. All participants will enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and breakfast treats. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize package including a Dunkin’ Donuts gift basket. In addition, attendees will receive a flowering plant grown in the city’s greenhouses as a gift from Mayor Menino and be treated to fresh fruit from Whole Foods Market. Phone: 617-635-4505. Contact: Lauren Patrick. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Park Event. Friday, May 24, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Martin Tot Lot 95 Myrtlebank Ave Boston, MA 02124.

Reconnect to the Tapestry: Jewish Life in Boston

Ongoing For guided tours please visit www.vilnashul.org or cal 617-523-2324. Phone: 617-523-2324. Contact: Jessica Antoline. Cost: Free. Donations are always welcome. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Beacon Hill. MBTA: Charles/MGH. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Historical. Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. United States 18 Phillips St Boston, MA 02114.

Computers for Beginners Week 3

Central Library "This four-week series will introduce you to the computer. Learn to use a mouse and the keys you really need to know on the keyboard. We will also explore the Internet and create an email account. To pre-register call 617.859.2323. ". Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street Boston MA 02116.

Sing-Along for Infants & Toddlers

Central Library A 30-minute music and movement class to help infants and toddlers develop early literacy skills. Program includes music, movement, play, and having fun with other infants, toddlers and caregivers. This program is generously supported by the Louise H. Allen Children's Music Program Fund. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Performing Arts. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Boston Room Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street Boston MA 02116.

ESL High Beginning 1 English Class

Dudley Literacy Center This is a high beginning English ESL class for people with little English experience. Class size is limited. Registration is required. To register and for more information, please visit us, call 617-859-2446, or email mmurray@bpl.org. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: ESOL. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119.

Children's Films

East Boston 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, May 24, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA.

ESL Conversation Group

Honan- Allston Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL. Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134.

Laptop Workshop: Laptops for Beginners

South Boston This class is for designed for new computer users. We will review the basic functions of the laptop and practice using the trackpad. Still trying to figure out your laptop, e-reader, iPad or other digital device? Please call 617-268-0180 for more information or to register for one-on-one instruction on Fridays. Library: South Boston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127.

Toddler Stories & Songs

Egleston Square Stories, songs, games, and rhymes for toddlers (2-3 years old) and their caregivers. Library: Egleston Square. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:30 AM. Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library 2044 Columbus Avenue Roxbury, MA 02119.

Reading Readiness Story Time

Faneuil Reading Readiness is a story time in which we will explore concepts that are necessary before a child learns to read. Each week we’ll share stories and play with educational puzzles and games. Ages 2-5. Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library 419 Faneuil Street Brighton, MA 02135.

Preschool Films

Grove Hall Fun, short films just right for preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Families. Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:30 AM. Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library 41 Geneva Avenue Dorchester, MA 02121.

Preschool Films

Lower Mills Come to the Lower Mills Branch Library and enjoy short films for children. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Lower Mills Branch of the Boston Public Library 27 Richmond Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Toddler Films

Mattapan Bring your toddlers to the library to watch films based on their favorite stories and characters. Library: Mattapan. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan, MA 02126.

Babysing -- Spring Session

Adams Street Sing & play with your children in our special, active story time for children ages 8 to 20 months. Puppetry, finger plays, rhymes and songs, plus one special story per week. Limited seating. Adult participation required. Followed by a informal playgroup. Library: Adams. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Performing Arts. Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. auditorium.

Baby Lap Sit

Brighton Stories, songs, and lapsit activities for children under 2 years of age with a caregiver. Adult participation required. Library: Brighton. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library 40 Academy Hill Road Brighton, MA 02135.

Reading Readiness with Julia Priest

Brighton Reading Readiness is a program that introduces concepts necessary before a child begins to learn to read. Julia Priest will explore literacy topics such as shapes and colors through music and movement. For ages 2-5. Library: Brighton. Neighborhood: Brighton. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library 40 Academy Hill Road Brighton, MA 02135. For more info visit www.musicandmovementofnewton.com.

Snuggle Club for Babies

Charlestown Rhymes, stories, and rhythmic stretches for our youngest patrons. A great way for baby and adult to connect while introducing the world of books and language. We ask that toddlers over 12 months should not attend this program. Our Wednesday Story Time is perfect for toddlers. Library: Charlestown. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:30 AM – 10:55 AM. Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library 179 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129.

Preschool Story Time

Codman Square Every week we read 3 books on a theme and do finger plays and sometimes crafts. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library 690 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Art and Architecture Tour

Central Library The Boston Public Library offers free tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters. The tours last about an hour. They are led by volunteers and begin at the Dartmouth Street entrance of the Central Library in Copley Square. No appointment is necessary. The full schedule of Art & Architecture tours is available online at http://www.bpl.org/tours. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Friday, May 24, 2013, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

Sing-along for Infants and Toddlers

Central Library A 30-minute music and movement class to help infants and toddlers develop early literacy skills. Program includes music, movement, play, and having fun with other infants, toddlers and caregivers. This program is generously supported by the Louise H. Allen Children's Music Program Fund. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Performing Arts. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, May 24, 2013, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Boston Room Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street Boston MA 02116.

Play to Learn Playgroup and Story Time

Fields Corner Free play time for parents and toddlers starts at 11 am with a short story and song session beginning at 11:30 am. This is a collaboration between Countdown to Kindergarten Play to Learn playgroups and the Fields Corner Branch. Library: Fields Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Families. Friday, May 24, 2013, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Fields Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library 1520 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester, MA 02122. For more info visit www.countdowntokindergarten.org.

Exhibition: "The Last Tenement"

Ongoing "The Last Tenement" exhibition, originally set up in 1992 at the Old State House by the Bostonian Society through a grant by the National Endowment for the Humanities and relocated to the West End Museum in 2006, is now permanently housed in its own dedicated 1100 square foot space. The exhibit documents the history of the West End during the immigrant era from 1850 to 1958 – its topographical history, its architecture, its nineteenth-century blooming as a desirable residential area, its evolution into a densely populated urban district of working-class immigrants and a small community of middle-class professionals and students over twenty different ethnic backgrounds. The West End also is known nationally to generations of students of urban planning and sociology as a textbook example of negative results from the 1950s federal urban renewal program. The lesson learned from the razing of Boston’s West End have instructed city planners and spurred neighborhood activists to cope more successfully with urban… Phone: 617-723-2125. Contact: westendmuseum@gmail.com. Cost: Free Admission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: West End. MBTA: Green or Orange Line: North Station, Haymarket Station, Science Park/West End Station. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Exhibition. Historical. Friday, May 24, 2013, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. West End Museum 150 Staniford St Boston, MA 02114.

MGM Musical Film Series: Gigi

Lower Mills Gigi 1958, G - 115 min Friday, May 24, 1 p.m. Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship, but it may not stay platonic for long. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Visitors. Friday, May 24, 2013, 1:00 PM. Lower Mills Branch of the Boston Public Library 27 Richmond Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Noir Fridays

South End May 3. Strangers on a Train May 10. Call Northside 777 May 17, The Blue Gardenia May 24. Shadow of the Thin Man May 31. Decoy. Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Friday, May 24, 2013, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. South End Branch of the Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02118.

Watching TV/Movies Online

Central Library Class will cover how to watch TV and movies on websites. Some websites are free and others require paid subscriptions. This class will not cover downloading videos. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Friday, May 24, 2013, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street Boston MA 02116.

Anime Society Goes to Anime Boston

Central Library The Anime Society will walk over to the Hynes Auditorium for an afternoon of fun at the Anime Boston convention. You can come in costume or come as yourself. If you go, you are responsible for purchasing your own ticket. Non-society members are welcome. Library: Central Library. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Social Networking. Tours. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Friday, May 24, 2013, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Teen Room Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street Boston MA 02116. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

Aprenden Ingles Jugando con Juegos en Computadoras

Connolly Aprenden a escuchar, a leer, y a hablar en ingles en este programa para adultos. Por favor, registrarse. Cada viernes de 1 de marzo a 14 de junio,3:00-5:00 p.m. Library: Connolly. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: ESOL. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. College Students. Seniors. Friday, May 24, 2013, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library 433 Centre Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Board Game Fridays at Egleston

Egleston Square Come play board games with your friends at the Egleston Square Branch Library every Friday afternoon from 3 to 4:30! Play Monopoly, Checkers, Connect 4, Slamwich, Pictureka, Cranium, and much more. Library: Egleston Square. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, May 24, 2013, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library Children's Department 2044 Columbus Avenue Roxbury, MA 02119.

Memorial Day Drop in Crafts

Lower Mills Come to the Lower Mills Branch Library and and create flag using popcicle sticks and paint. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, May 24, 2013, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Lower Mills Branch of the Boston Public Library 27 Richmond Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Creative Drama @ the Library

Brighton Zohar Fuller of Library Creative Drama, Inc. directs the program which includes storytelling theater, acting out scenes from favorite books, and lots of imagination. No previous theater experience necessary. Feel free to come to one or many! Ages 7-12. Library: Brighton. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, May 24, 2013, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library 40 Academy Hill Road Brighton, MA 02135.

George Shaw: Passages, Oil Paintings on Canvas

Faneuil Opening reception Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Exhibition. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Friday, May 24, 2013, 6:00 PM. Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library 419 Faneuil Street Brighton, MA 02135.

Ghost & Gravestones Haunted Tours

Public Event Walk amongst the dead in burying grounds nearly four hundred years old, hear stories of those whose mortal remains lie beneath your feet, and listen to tales of many of the sordid practices that went along with them. Venture to the site of the biggest grave-robbing scandal in New England’s history. And ask yourselves - are you afraid of being buried alive? Walk atop Boston’s largest unmarked burying ground and hear tales of the tortures, punishments and executions that took place there. You may even find yourselves involved in some… Phone: 617-269-3626. Cost: $36. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Aquarium Station. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Historical. Theatre. Tours. Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Ghost & Gravestones Tour Depot 200 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA 02110. For more info visit www.ghostsandgravestones.com.

Orchestra of Crafty Guitarists VII

Public Event What is The Orchestra Of Crafty Guitarists? One possible answer is a lot of people making a lot of noise with guitars. Sometimes they even perform in public, as in Spain, Italy, Argentina, and in the USA, in places like Hadley, Boston, Seattle and New York City. Another possible answer is a specialized study in the self-organizing properties of complex wholes. How does Intelligence act in and through many individuals, coming together as one? What if a high level of Conscious or Creative Intelligence needed to enter this world, what kind of body or vehicle would it need? The global challenges we face, to be addressed by current and following generations, are beyond the capacity of individuals to meet. Solutions are more likely to be found in groups and networks than in the efforts of individuals acting alone. The quality of solution required, to problems now of global proportion, is creative; that is, at the level of genius. The solitary, individual genius is, by definition, solitary and individual… Cost: $25.00. Audience: Adults. Families. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Red Line (Harvard Square). Type of Event: Performing Arts. Friday, May 24, 2013, 7:00 PM. First Church in Cambridge 11 Garden St Cambridge, MA 02138. For more info visit www.brownpapertickets.com.

Bye Bye Liver: The Boston Drinking Play

Public Event 2 Parts Sketch Comedy, 1 Part Drinking Game. Originating in Chicago, and now a hit in 8 US cities, the show distills the best and worst of the bars into 75-min of booze-culture themed skits, mixed with audience-wide drinking games. Phone: 7739048777. Cost: $20. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Haymarket, State St. Type of Event: Performing Arts. Theatre. Friday, May 24, 2013, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Hennessy's of Boston 25 Union St Boston, MA 02108.

Bye Bye Liver: The Boston Drinking Play

Public Event Bye Bye Liver is a fun, fast-paced comedic romp that takes a satirical look at the pratfalls and pitfalls of the drinking culture. Whether it's the girl we all know that should never, ever drink liquor or a terrifying (yet enlightening) look into the Ladies Room at the club, every drinking danger is captured in hilarious detail. And it's all interspersed with interactive social games with the audience, such as 'Never Have I Ever' and 'Would You Rather'! You'll not find a better time with your clothes on. Or off. But, you know...wear your clothes. Phone: (800) 650-6449. Contact: Sylvain@ThePubTheater.com. Cost: $20. Audience: Adults. Type of Event: Theatre. Friday, May 24, 2013, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM. Hennessy's of Boston 25 Union St Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.byebyeliver.com.

Solace

Public Event Science Fiction Theatre Company presents Solace, a new play by A. Vincent Ularich, directed by Anna Trachtman. If you could bring them back, would you? The answer is obvious for Julia, whose husband is lost in space during a mission. Everyone tells Julia that she needs to accept her loss and move on. But Julia knows her husband is still out there and she is the only one who can find him. May 10-25 at The Factory Theatre, 791 Tremont Street Visit www.SFTC.com for tickets and more information! Cost: $20. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Massachusetts Avenue. Type of Event: Performing Arts. Theatre. Friday, May 24, 2013, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. The Factory Theatre 791 Tremont St Boston, MA 02118.

Rapture, Blister, Burn

Ongoing After grad school, Catherine pursued a career as a rockstar feminist academic, while Gwen built a home with her husband and children. Decades later, each friend covets the other's life. With searing insight and trademark wit, this new comedy takes a deep look at family, career, romance, and the decisions that define a life. "Gionfriddo’s some kind of genius." —Variety. Phone: 617 266 0800. Cost: $15- $70. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Arlington. Type of Event: Performing Arts. Friday, May 24, 2013, 8:00 PM. Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, South End 527 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116. For more info visit www.huntingtontheatre.org.

Comedy at Hong Kong Café at the Howard Johnson Fenway

Ongoing Join Hong Kong Café at the Howard Johnson Fenway every Friday and Saturday night for a comedy fun-filled evening featuring local comics from 9pm – 11pm! For a $5 cover, enjoy laughter, affordable drinks, Chinese food, and much more the entire evening. Phone: 617-267-8300. Cost: $5.00. Friday, May 24, 2013, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Hong Kong Cafe 1271 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.howardjohnsonboston.com.

Boston Calling Music Festival

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Boston Calling Music Festival is a two-day, two-stage festival featuring some of the biggest and best acts in live music. The event will be one big party with easy access to both stages, food, services and more. All ages are welcome and children under 10 are free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. MBTA: Green Line - Government Center. Type of Event: Performing Arts. Concerts / Live Music. Parades & Festivals. Saturday, May 25, 2013 – Sunday, May 26, 2013. City Hall Plaza 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit bostoncalling.com.

Free MFA Memorial Day Community Weekend

Public Event 10 am–4:45 pm Free all three days. Join us for the MFA's Memorial Day Community Weekend to celebrate "Boston I Love." The MFA opens its doors—free of charge—to visitors from Boston and beyond for three days, May 25 to 27. Enjoy special exhibitions—including three paintings on loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art—art making, gallery tours, family activities, and a community art project. All on-site contributions this weekend will be donated to The One Fund Boston. Cost: FREE. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Visual Arts. Attractions & Museums. Non-Profit Fundraiser. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 465 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115. For more info visit www.mfa.org.

Get Out & Go Birding

Ongoing Birding can be a relaxing and fun pastime. Explore the bird world at the BNC at your own pace with one of our birding kits. Each kit includes two pairs of binoculars, tips for using binoculars, two bird guide books, and a list of common birds found at the BNC. Kits can be borrowed for 1.5 hours at a time. To ensure available kits please call ahead. Phone: 617-983-8500. Contact: bnc@massaudubon.org. Cost: $2.00. Audience: Adults. Families. Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills, 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. Type of Event: Environmental Events. Park Event. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St Mattapan, MA 02126. For more info visit www.massaudubon.org.

Reconnect to the Tapestry: Jewish Life in Boston

Ongoing For guided tours please visit www.vilnashul.org or cal 617-523-2324. Phone: 617-523-2324. Contact: Jessica Antoline. Cost: Free. Donations are always welcome. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Beacon Hill. MBTA: Charles/MGH. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Historical. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. United States 18 Phillips St Boston, MA 02114.

La Hora de Cuentos en Español

East Boston Cuentos, canciones y actividades en español para niños de 2 a 5 años y sus encargados. Auspiciado por Countdown to Kindergarten y Thrive in 5. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Families. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM. East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 276 Meridian Street East Boston, MA 02128.

Spring Book Sale

South Boston All genres of hardcover and paperback books and audiovisual material for both children and adults will be available for purchase at some of the lowest prices around as the Friends of the South Boston Branch Library present a Spring Book Sale. All proceeds from the Friends' sales benefit the South Boston Branch. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Non-Profit Fundraiser. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Families. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127.

Introduction to Watercolor, Drawing, and Creative Problem Solving

Adams Street Through this workshop participants will learn to see the world in a different way, to express their creativity through the medium of water color, and to develop their technical understanding of the artistic process. Led by teaching artist Susan Krause, participants in the workshop will learn about watercolor materials, techniques, the principles of art and design, and how to utilize them to compose works of art. Simultaneously, the workshop participants will engage with each other through constructive criticism and learn to respect both the process of expressing oneself through art and to see their community members in a new light. The classes are free and limited to twelve participants ages 55+. Registration is required. To register, please contact the Adams Street Branch at 617.436-6900. Participants must commit to all sessions. MetLife Creative Aging Libraries Project is made possible by a grant from the MetLife Foundation, and is administered in partnership with the Boston Public Library, Lifetim… Library: Adams. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Seniors. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library 690 Adams Street Dorchester, MA 02122. For more info visit www.lifetimearts.org.

Birds of Prey

Public Event Birds of prey are also known as raptors and they are hunting birds characterized by hooked beaks and powerful grabbing feet armed with sharp talons. Raptors can also boast the best eyesight and the sharpest hearing in the animal kingdom. Raptors include eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. We'll head out on the trails and learn more about which raptors call the BNC home, their different hunting adaptations, and their status in a rapidly changing world. Preregistration encouraged, though walk-ins are welcome. Phone: 617-983-8500. Contact: bnc@massaudubon.org. Cost: $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills, 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. Type of Event: Environmental Events. Park Event. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 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.

Historic Walking Tour of Stony Brook

Public Event Explore a fascinating industrial area at the geographic heart of Boston that includes 19th-century tannery and brewery buildings, the homes of early German settlers, and today’s Boston Beer Company, the brewers of Samuel Adams. In the 1970s, a coalition of community groups joined together to block construction of the Southwest Expressway through Jamaica Plain and other Boston neighborhoods. Today, the Southwest Corridor Park that runs through the Stony Brook neighborhood stands as a testament to the power of community activism. Contact: info@jphs.org. Cost: free and open to the public. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Visitors. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Stony Brook. Type of Event: Historical. Tours. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Stony Brook T stop Boylston St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Art and Architecture Tour

Central Library The Boston Public Library offers free tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters. The tours last about an hour. They are led by volunteers and begin at the Dartmouth Street entrance of the Central Library in Copley Square. No appointment is necessary. The full schedule of Art & Architecture tours is available online at http://www.bpl.org/tours. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

Chess Instruction

Honan- Allston Richard Tyree, instructor; chess instruction for all ages and skill levels. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134.

Spanish-English Language Exchange/Intercambio de idiomas en inglés y español

Connolly English speakers can learn Spanish and Spanish speakers can learn English in this fun, informal conversation class. Hablantes de español pueden aprender inglés y hablantes de inglés pueden aprender español en esta clase divertida e informal de conversación. Library: Connolly. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library 433 Centre Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Exhibition: "The Last Tenement"

Ongoing "The Last Tenement" exhibition, originally set up in 1992 at the Old State House by the Bostonian Society through a grant by the National Endowment for the Humanities and relocated to the West End Museum in 2006, is now permanently housed in its own dedicated 1100 square foot space. The exhibit documents the history of the West End during the immigrant era from 1850 to 1958 – its topographical history, its architecture, its nineteenth-century blooming as a desirable residential area, its evolution into a densely populated urban district of working-class immigrants and a small community of middle-class professionals and students over twenty different ethnic backgrounds. The West End also is known nationally to generations of students of urban planning and sociology as a textbook example of negative results from the 1950s federal urban renewal program. The lesson learned from the razing of Boston’s West End have instructed city planners and spurred neighborhood activists to cope more successfully with urban… Phone: 617-723-2125. Contact: westendmuseum@gmail.com. Cost: Free Admission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: West End. MBTA: Green or Orange Line: North Station, Haymarket Station, Science Park/West End Station. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Exhibition. Historical. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. West End Museum 150 Staniford St Boston, MA 02114.

Zumba w/ Boston Zumba Divas

Ongoing To prevent generational obesity and have people adopt healthy lifestyles! 6-7 pm, Every Thursday! Come burn between 600-1,000 calories! See you then and tell a friend! Phone: 8572122793. Contact: Katia Powell. Cost: $7 per session or $50 for 10 Classes. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Silverline. Type of Event: Health / Fitness. Sports. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. BCYF Blackstone Community Center 50 W Brookline St Boston, MA 02118. For more info visit kpowell9.wix.com.

Out-of-school Time Homework Help

Central Library This is a free, drop-in program to provide homework help, academic support, and mentoring in all subject areas to students in grades K - 8. Homework help is provided by high-achieving high school mentors from Boston’s public and private schools. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Saturday, May 25, 2013, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Rey Room Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street Boston MA 02116. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

Chess and Checkers with Charlie

Hyde Park Learn chess and checkers with experienced instructor Charlie Cleary. All skill levels are invited to participate. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hyde Park Branch Library. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Saturday, May 25, 2013, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library 35 Harvard Avenue Hyde Park, MA 02136.

Revolutionary War Medicine

Public Event Medical historian Ed Page takes on the role of regimental surgeon Elisha Skinner. Find out how he treated bullet wounds and disease on the battlefield during the war. Phone: (617) 523-2338. Contact: Emily Holmes. Cost: Included with cost of admission. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Green Line Government Center and Haymarket. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The Paul Revere House 19 North Sq Boston, MA 02113.

Teen Improv Techniques for Film and TV

Public Event Teens Improv Technique for Film & TV Ages 12-17 Instructor: Jennifer Salvucci Four Week Session: Saturdays, May 11 – June 8, 2013 *No class May 25th for Memorial Day Weekend Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm SPECIAL PRICE: $149 Do you want to be on-camera? Do you want to learn improvisation, an indispensable skill in today’s commercial market? Do you want to participate in student films? Then this is the class for you! Focusing on the current casting trends for teens, this class helps you to “think on your feet” in any audition situation. From theatre games, mock auditions, to writing and producing sketch comedy in the vein of “Saturday Night Live” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” this class focuses on the ability to use improv skills to develop characters from start to finish. Included is a business seminar for the teens and their parents on how to work as a child actor in New England. This is the foundation that every actor needs. Its goal is to make children comfortable at auditions in today’s entertainment worl… Phone: 617-254-1001 x4. Contact: Brittany Shapiro or Nikki Balekjian. Cost: $149. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Allston. MBTA: Green Line Harvard Ave. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Boston Casting 129 Braintree St Allston, MA 02134.

Drop in Family Activities at the Arnold Arboretum

Ongoing Drop in Family Activities at the Arnold Arboretum Saturdays, 11:00am - 1:00pm May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29, October 27 Free! Activities may include scavenger hunts, science investigations, craft activities, stories, guided walks, and more—discover something new each month! Events are held under a tent outside of the Hunnewell Building, or inside when the weather is bad. No registration required. http://arboretum.harvard.edu/visit/family-activitiesarboretum.harvard.edu. Phone: (617) 384-5209. Cost: Free. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Green Line (E Train) to Heath Street, 39 Bus to South Street. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Park Event. Tours. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. 125 Arborway Boston, MA 02130.

Grove Hall Memory Project Presentation and Social

Grove Hall The Grove Hall Memory Project captures stories and images from the lives of Roxbury residents and preserves them for future generations. Learn about Roxbury's role in twentieth-century Boston and enjoy presentations by Discover Roxbury and by Robert Hall, Associate Professor of African American Studies at Northeastern University. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library 41 Geneva Avenue Dorchester, MA 02121.

How to Transform Your Life

Ongoing Free introduction to Maum Meditation. This lecture will inspire people to permanently transform their lives and become free of stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, fear regrets, resentments and all burden. Find out how this 7 step method is unique and the way to attain happiness. Phone: 6172726358. Contact: Boston Maum Center. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Near Alewife Station and Davis Square. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. United States 48 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA 02474.

Wii Time

Mattapan Stop by the Children's Room to play some of your favorite Wii games. Library: Mattapan. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Saturday, May 25, 2013, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan, MA 02126.

Boston Urban Ballet Youth Company Auditions

Public Event Boston Urban Ballet is holding Youth Company Auditions on May 25 from 4:30-6 pm. Company Members are featured in Tony Williams' Urban Nutcracker and many other community shows throughout the season. Dancers must be between the ages of 8 and 21 to audition. Company dancers are required to take at least 1 ballet class in addition to regular rehearsals. Auditions will be held at the Tony Williams Dance Center. Please bring a $20 registration fee (cash or check only) and come dressed in black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes (girls) or fitted white shirt, black tights, ballet ballet shoes (boys) with hair pulled back. Phone: 9176898062. Contact: Natalie VanLandingham. Cost: $20 Audition Fee. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Stony Brook Orange Line. Type of Event: Performing Arts. Health / Fitness. Workshops & Classes. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Tony Williams Dance Center 284 Amory St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Spring Tai Chi Class

Ongoing The Cambridge School of Oom Yung Doe is pleased to announce a weekly Spring Tai Chi class. Tai Chi Chung develops inner strength, mental calmness, physical well-being, and overall health. This course will teach powerful Tai Chi movements at a beginning level, geared towards stress relief, building the energy of the body, and improving physical and mental health Thursdays 6pm - 7pm Saturdays 1pm - 2pm Drop in rate: $15/class (student rate $13) Bundle Rate: $75 for 6 classes Student/Senior/Fire/Police/Military: $70 for 6 classes The Cambridge school is located a short walk from the Davis Square T-station. There is ample free parking located behind the school. Call or stop by for more information: 2404 Mass Ave / Cambridge / 617.629.5888 http://www.oomyungdoe-ne.com http://www.facebook.com/OomYungDoe.NE. Phone: 617-629-5888. Contact: oomyungdoe.ne@gmail.com. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Red Line (Davis Square) & 77 Bus (Mass Ave @ Cameron Ave). Type of Event: Health / Fitness. Sports. Workshops & Classes. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. School of Oom Yung Doe 2404 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02140. For more info visit www.oomyungdoe-ne.com.

George Shaw: Passages, Oil Paintings on Canvas

Faneuil Opening reception Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Exhibition. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 6:00 PM. Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library 419 Faneuil Street Brighton, MA 02135.

Ghost & Gravestones Haunted Tours

Public Event Walk amongst the dead in burying grounds nearly four hundred years old, hear stories of those whose mortal remains lie beneath your feet, and listen to tales of many of the sordid practices that went along with them. Venture to the site of the biggest grave-robbing scandal in New England’s history. And ask yourselves - are you afraid of being buried alive? Walk atop Boston’s largest unmarked burying ground and hear tales of the tortures, punishments and executions that took place there. You may even find yourselves involved in some… Phone: 617-269-3626. Cost: $36. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Aquarium Station. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Historical. Theatre. Tours. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Ghost & Gravestones Tour Depot 200 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA 02110. For more info visit www.ghostsandgravestones.com.

Classic Soul Music Tour

Public Event RSC Entertainment and Finesse Entertainment present the Classic Soul Music Tour. The concert features Heatwave ("Boogie Nights," "Always and Forever" and "Mind Blowing Decisions,"), Blue Magic ("Three Ring Circus," "Sideshow" and "What's Come Over Me") and Ray Goodman & Brown ("Special Lady," "Love on a Two Way Street" and "Happy Anniversary"). Tickets are available by calling (866) 811-4111, (617) 839-3824 or at the Strand Theatre Box office, A Nubian Notion and Skippy White's. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Phone: (781) 254-8453. Contact: RSC Entertainment. Cost: $35-$89. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Visitors. Neighborhood: Dorchester. MBTA: Bus. Type of Event: Concerts / Live Music. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 8:00 PM. Strand Theatre 543 Columbia Rd Boston, MA 02125.

Solace

Public Event Science Fiction Theatre Company presents Solace, a new play by A. Vincent Ularich, directed by Anna Trachtman. If you could bring them back, would you? The answer is obvious for Julia, whose husband is lost in space during a mission. Everyone tells Julia that she needs to accept her loss and move on. But Julia knows her husband is still out there and she is the only one who can find him. May 10-25 at The Factory Theatre, 791 Tremont Street Visit www.SFTC.com for tickets and more information! Cost: $20. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Massachusetts Avenue. Type of Event: Performing Arts. Theatre. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. The Factory Theatre 791 Tremont St Boston, MA 02118.

Rapture, Blister, Burn

Ongoing After grad school, Catherine pursued a career as a rockstar feminist academic, while Gwen built a home with her husband and children. Decades later, each friend covets the other's life. With searing insight and trademark wit, this new comedy takes a deep look at family, career, romance, and the decisions that define a life. "Gionfriddo’s some kind of genius." —Variety. Phone: 617 266 0800. Cost: $15- $70. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Arlington. Type of Event: Performing Arts. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 8:00 PM. Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, South End 527 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116. For more info visit www.huntingtontheatre.org.

Comedy at Hong Kong Café at the Howard Johnson Fenway

Ongoing Join Hong Kong Café at the Howard Johnson Fenway every Friday and Saturday night for a comedy fun-filled evening featuring local comics from 9pm – 11pm! For a $5 cover, enjoy laughter, affordable drinks, Chinese food, and much more the entire evening. Phone: 617-267-8300. Cost: $5.00. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Hong Kong Cafe 1271 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.howardjohnsonboston.com.

Laptop Classes

Mattapan Please call the Mattapan Branch 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. College Students. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan, MA 02126.

ESL Conversation Group

Roslindale Join English language volunteer leader Pat Shiang to practice English weekly in an informal setting. English language learners at all levels are welcome. Library: Roslindale. Neighborhood: Roslindale. Type of Event: ESOL. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM. Roslindale Branch Boston Public Library 4246 Washington Street Roslindale MA 02131.

Temporary Closure for Building Improvements

Uphams Corner The municipal building that houses the Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library at 500 Columbia Road in Dorchester will undergo building improvements in May. The building improvements necessitate a temporary closure of the branch while work takes place. The temporary closure period will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Construction will begin on Tuesday, May 28, and is expected to be completed in September 2013. There are a variety of improvements planned for the building in which the Uphams Corner Branch is located: new roof, downspouts, and gutters; repointing of the masonry; installation of new windows; rebuilding the exterior and interior stairs; and installation of a new heating system. During the temporary closure period, Uphams Corner Branch users are encouraged to use the Grove Hall Branch, located at 41 Geneva Avenue in Dorchester; and the Dudley Branch, located at 65 Warren Street in Roxbury; as well as any of the Boston Public Library’s other locations throughout the city. Library: Uphams Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Cost: Free. Sunday, May 26, 2013 – Saturday, September 14, 2013. Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library 500 Columbia Rd. Dorchester, MA 02125. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

Free MFA Memorial Day Community Weekend

Public Event 10 am–4:45 pm Free all three days. Join us for the MFA's Memorial Day Community Weekend to celebrate "Boston I Love." The MFA opens its doors—free of charge—to visitors from Boston and beyond for three days, May 25 to 27. Enjoy special exhibitions—including three paintings on loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art—art making, gallery tours, family activities, and a community art project. All on-site contributions this weekend will be donated to The One Fund Boston. Cost: FREE. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Visual Arts. Attractions & Museums. Non-Profit Fundraiser. Sunday, May 26, 2013, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 465 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115. For more info visit www.mfa.org.

Get Out & Go Birding

Ongoing Birding can be a relaxing and fun pastime. Explore the bird world at the BNC at your own pace with one of our birding kits. Each kit includes two pairs of binoculars, tips for using binoculars, two bird guide books, and a list of common birds found at the BNC. Kits can be borrowed for 1.5 hours at a time. To ensure available kits please call ahead. Phone: 617-983-8500. Contact: bnc@massaudubon.org. Cost: $2.00. Audience: Adults. Families. Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills, 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. Type of Event: Environmental Events. Park Event. Sunday, May 26, 2013, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St Mattapan, MA 02126. For more info visit www.massaudubon.org.

Reconnect to the Tapestry: Jewish Life in Boston

Ongoing For guided tours please visit www.vilnashul.org or cal 617-523-2324. Phone: 617-523-2324. Contact: Jessica Antoline. Cost: Free. Donations are always welcome. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Beacon Hill. MBTA: Charles/MGH. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Historical. Sunday, May 26, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. United States 18 Phillips St Boston, MA 02114.

YOFESTIVAL 2013

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Phone: 617-364-0370. Contact: YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICE. Cost: $10-$15. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Sunday, May 26, 2013, 5:30 PM. Strand 543 Columbia Rd Boston, MA 02125.

George Shaw: Passages, Oil Paintings on Canvas

Faneuil Opening reception Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Exhibition. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Sunday, May 26, 2013, 6:00 PM. Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library 419 Faneuil Street Brighton, MA 02135.

Beethoven for Boston

Public Event The Empire State Sinfonia is joined by members of the Boston classical music community in presenting a concert to honor the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. This memorial will also celebrate the wonderful spirit of hope, resilience, and community displayed by those affected by the tragedy. The Sinfonia will present an exciting program of music that celebrates the human experience through the eyes of two great 20th Century American masters and The Universal Composer, Ludwig van Beethoven. Program Barber - Adagio for Strings Copland - Appalachian Spring Suite Beethoven - Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 Empire State Sinfonia Joseph Jones, Artistic Director and Conductor Soloists: Michelle Trovato, Soprano Karolina Pilou, Mezzo Soprano Percy Martinez, Tenor Shelby Condray, Bass Barber's iconic and elegiac 'Adagio' is a deeply moving and emotional work. Copland's ballet suite, composed in the dark days of World War II, demonstrates a sunny and uniquely American optimism while… Cost: $10.00. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Type of Event: Community Meeting. Concerts / Live Music. Holiday Celebration. Non-Profit Fundraiser. Performing Arts. Sunday, May 26, 2013, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. The Cathedral of the Holy Cross 1400 Washington St Boston, MA 02118. For more info visit beethovenforboston.eventbrite.com.

Ghost & Gravestones Haunted Tours

Public Event Walk amongst the dead in burying grounds nearly four hundred years old, hear stories of those whose mortal remains lie beneath your feet, and listen to tales of many of the sordid practices that went along with them. Venture to the site of the biggest grave-robbing scandal in New England’s history. And ask yourselves - are you afraid of being buried alive? Walk atop Boston’s largest unmarked burying ground and hear tales of the tortures, punishments and executions that took place there. You may even find yourselves involved in some… Phone: 617-269-3626. Cost: $36. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Aquarium Station. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Historical. Theatre. Tours. Sunday, May 26, 2013, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Ghost & Gravestones Tour Depot 200 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA 02110. For more info visit www.ghostsandgravestones.com.

Rapture, Blister, Burn

Ongoing After grad school, Catherine pursued a career as a rockstar feminist academic, while Gwen built a home with her husband and children. Decades later, each friend covets the other's life. With searing insight and trademark wit, this new comedy takes a deep look at family, career, romance, and the decisions that define a life. "Gionfriddo’s some kind of genius." —Variety. Phone: 617 266 0800. Cost: $15- $70. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Arlington. Type of Event: Performing Arts. Sunday, May 26, 2013, 8:00 PM. Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, South End 527 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116. For more info visit www.huntingtontheatre.org.

Memorial Day (City Holiday)

Holidays City offices closed. Sunday parking rules in effect; see link below for more information. Boston Public Libraries closed. BCYF Community Centers are closed. Monday, May 27, 2013. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Memorial Day

Sanitation Holidays Memorial Day Monday May 27, 2013 No Delay of trash or recycling collection in Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Chinatown, Fenway, Leather District, Mission Hill, North End, Roxbury, South Boston, and the South End Delay trash and recycling collection a 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, May 27, 2013, 6:00 AM – Saturday, June 1, 2013, 5:00 PM.

Jumpstart Your Job Search with FREE Workforce Development Training

Ongoing Boston Neighborhood Network's Free Workforce Development Training Helps Unemployed and Underemployed Residents Gain New Skills to Impress Future Employers The Online Learning Readiness Program (OLLR) at Boston Neighborhood Network is a training program geared at helping job seekers enhance and acquire new computer and professional skills. OLLR participants are looking to become more attractive to prospective employers, improve computer skills, create effective resumes, cover letters and more. A signature program under the City of Boston’s Sustainable Broadband Adoption initiative, OLLR is a twelve-week web-based curriculum developed by the Timothy Smith Network, that teaches participants how to become successful in an online learning environment; use email and the internet; acquire basic technology skills in Microsoft programs; understand "cyber-safety"; create materials needed for job searches and acquire appropriate workforce readiness skills and techniques such as interviewing and time management.… Phone: 617 708 3241. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Monday, May 27, 2013, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM. BNN 3025 Washington St Boston, MA 02119.

Free MFA Memorial Day Community Weekend

Public Event 10 am–4:45 pm Free all three days. Join us for the MFA's Memorial Day Community Weekend to celebrate "Boston I Love." The MFA opens its doors—free of charge—to visitors from Boston and beyond for three days, May 25 to 27. Enjoy special exhibitions—including three paintings on loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art—art making, gallery tours, family activities, and a community art project. All on-site contributions this weekend will be donated to The One Fund Boston. Cost: FREE. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Visual Arts. Attractions & Museums. Non-Profit Fundraiser. Monday, May 27, 2013, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 465 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115. For more info visit www.mfa.org.

Reconnect to the Tapestry: Jewish Life in Boston

Ongoing For guided tours please visit www.vilnashul.org or cal 617-523-2324. Phone: 617-523-2324. Contact: Jessica Antoline. Cost: Free. Donations are always welcome. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Beacon Hill. MBTA: Charles/MGH. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Historical. Monday, May 27, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. United States 18 Phillips St Boston, MA 02114.

ESL High Beginning 1 English Class

Dudley Literacy Center This is a high beginning English ESL class for people with little English experience. Class size is limited. Registration is required. To register and for more information, please visit us, call 617-859-2446, or email mmurray@bpl.org. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: ESOL. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Monday, May 27, 2013, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119.

George Shaw: Passages, Oil Paintings on Canvas

Faneuil Opening reception Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Exhibition. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Monday, May 27, 2013, 6:00 PM. Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library 419 Faneuil Street Brighton, MA 02135.

Memorial Day in Boston: Remembrance 2013; A Musical Tribute to Our Fallen Heroes

Arts, Tourism & Special Events This Memorial Day a new tradition is underway as Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the City of Boston Veterans’ Services present “Remembrance 2013; a musical tribute to our fallen heroes”. Phone: 617-635-3026. Contact: Veterans' Services. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Blue Line, Aquarium Station. Type of Event: Concerts / Live Music. Park Event. Performing Arts. Monday, May 27, 2013, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. United States Christopher Columbus Park Atlantic Ave Boston, MA 02110.

Scene Study

Public Event Scene Study Instructor: Fran Weinberg Six-Week Session: Mondays, May 13 – June 24, 2013 *No class May 27th for Memorial Day Weekend Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm Special Price: $249 The Scene Study class is all about perfecting a scene. It offers a “complete actor’s workout” for those who are serious about improving their acting skills and developing specific tools and highly effective approaches to scene work. The class will ingrain script break-down, character development, motivations, blocking, and prop use in your “actor’s tool box”! The skills learned in this class are transferable between ALL forms of acting, including film and television. This class is unique from other scene study courses in that its primary focus is on the in-depth exploration of the actors’ process. Boston Casting is the premiere casting company in New England. With over 20 years experience, Boston Casting is the largest casting company in New England, specializing in casting principal roles and extras for feature films, comme… Phone: 617-254-1001 x4. Contact: Brittany Shapiro or Nikki Balekjian. Cost: $249. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Neighborhood: Allston. MBTA: Green Line Harvard Ave. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Monday, May 27, 2013, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Boston Casting 129 Braintree St Allston, MA 02134.

City of Boston - Election Call - Special State Election

Election Detail Posting Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42013052305130-dcf6bf.pdf. Phone: 617-635-4635. Contact: Ellen Nooney. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Boston City Hall, Room #241, 2nd Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

City of Boston - Election Call - Special State Primaries

Election Detail Posting Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42013052305131-e6d96d.pdf. Phone: 617-635-4635. Contact: Ellen Nooney. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Election Department, Room #241, 2nd Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

SPECIAL STATE PRIMARY/ SPECIAL STATE ELECTION

Election *THIS IS NOT A CITY WIDE ELECTION. PLEASE CONTACT US TO SEE IF YOUR PRECINCT IS INCLUDED IN THIS ELECTION* Special State Election - 1st Suffolk Senate District. Special State Primary - 8th Suffolk Representative District Please call the Boston Election Department at 617-635-3767 or visit our website if you have a question regarding your Voter Registration status or would like information on where you should report to vote. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. FIRST SUFFOLK SENATE DISTRICT/EIGHTH SUFFOLK REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT CITY HALL 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

Jumpstart Your Job Search with FREE Workforce Development Training

Ongoing Boston Neighborhood Network's Free Workforce Development Training Helps Unemployed and Underemployed Residents Gain New Skills to Impress Future Employers The Online Learning Readiness Program (OLLR) at Boston Neighborhood Network is a training program geared at helping job seekers enhance and acquire new computer and professional skills. OLLR participants are looking to become more attractive to prospective employers, improve computer skills, create effective resumes, cover letters and more. A signature program under the City of Boston’s Sustainable Broadband Adoption initiative, OLLR is a twelve-week web-based curriculum developed by the Timothy Smith Network, that teaches participants how to become successful in an online learning environment; use email and the internet; acquire basic technology skills in Microsoft programs; understand "cyber-safety"; create materials needed for job searches and acquire appropriate workforce readiness skills and techniques such as interviewing and time management.… Phone: 617 708 3241. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM. BNN 3025 Washington St Boston, MA 02119.

Mayor Menino's Neighborhood Coffee Hour

Public Event Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite all to attend the 15th annual Mayor Menino's Neighborhood Coffee Hours series. Dunkin' Donuts Coffee and morning treats will be served at Ringer Park in Allston. Guests can take home a plant grown by seed in the City's Greenhouse as well as enjoy fresh fruit provided by Whole Food Markets. Contact: parks@cityofboston.gov. Cost: Free. Neighborhood: Allston. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Ringer Park 85 Allston St Allston, MA 02134. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Boston Public Library - Trustees Athenaeum Trust Advisory Committee

City Clerk Detail Posting Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42013052303330-ae1f8a.pdf. Phone: 617-859-2370. Contact: Nancy Grilk. MBTA: Dudley Station (take Buse #23, #28, #19 or #41. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 9:30 AM. Dudley Public Library 65 Warren St Boston, MA 02119.

Trustees Fellowes Athenaeum Trust Advisory Committee

Dudley Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Businesses. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Dudley Branch of the Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119.

Mayor Menino's Neighborhood Coffee Hour

Parks Events The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Menino about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods. Through these one-on-one discussions and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Menino looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve upon local parks, public areas, and city services. All participants will enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and breakfast treats. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize package including a Dunkin’ Donuts gift basket. In addition, attendees will receive a flowering plant grown in the city’s greenhouses as a gift from Mayor Menino and be treated to fresh fruit from Whole Foods Market. Phone: 617-635-4505. Contact: Lauren Patrick. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Park Event. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Ringer Park 85 Allston St Allston, MA 02134.

Reconnect to the Tapestry: Jewish Life in Boston

Ongoing For guided tours please visit www.vilnashul.org or cal 617-523-2324. Phone: 617-523-2324. Contact: Jessica Antoline. Cost: Free. Donations are always welcome. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Beacon Hill. MBTA: Charles/MGH. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Historical. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. United States 18 Phillips St Boston, MA 02114.

Preschool Films

Dudley On Tuesdays at 10:30 am, bring your child to the Dudley Branch 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, May 28, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Dudley Branch of the Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury MA.

Preschool Story Time

Honan- Allston Join us for stories, songs, poems, and more on a new theme every week, followed by a craft! Ages 2-5; younger siblings welcome. May 7 - Mamas May 14 - Mice May 21 - Things That Go: Boats! May 28 - 5 senses: Taste. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134.

Preschool Story Time

Hyde Park Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for stories and a craft based on the theme of the day. Appropriate for ages 2-5. No registration required. May 1 – Boo-hoo May 7 – Mommies May 8 – Ha Ha May 14 – At the Circus May 15 – At the Zoo May 21 – Beautiful Berries May 22 – Bird Watching May 28 – Flower Power May 29 – In the Garden. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library 35 Harvard Avenue Hyde Park, MA 02136.

Spring Reading Readiness

Lower Mills A story and activity time created to boost early literacy. Come and listen to stories about color, numbers, letters, shapes, sizes, self, sounds, and reasoning. . Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Lower Mills Branch Boston Public Library 27 Richmond Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Preschool Story Time

Orient Heights Books, stories and songs that encourage literacy skills. Simple craft. Library: Orient Heights. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Orient Heights Branch of the Boston Public Library 18 Barnes Avenue, East Boston, MA 02128. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

Preschool Story Time

Parker Hill Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to join Rachel for stories and fun! Siblings welcome. No registration required, but please call ahead if bringing a group of more than 4 children. Library: Parker Hill. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Families. Visitors. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Parker Hill Branch of the Boston Public Library 1497 Tremont Street Roxbury, MA 02120.

Toddler Storytime --Spring Session

Adams Street Story times to help celebrate spring, for children ages 2 to 5, with songs, crafts, games and stories. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Library: Adams. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:05 AM. auditorium.

Learn Basic Computer Skills and How to Surf the Internet

Brighton Learn basic computer skills and how to surf the internet. Library: Brighton. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library 40 Academy Hill Road Brighton, MA. 02135.

Lap Sit Story Time

Codman Square Please join us for songs, action rhymes, and stories at Codman Square's lap sit story time program. For children 0-2 and parents. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library 690 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Our Man Cary Film Series for Adults

South Boston Dashing and debonair Cary Grant, with his inimitable flair for both comedy and drama, is our star in four classic films: May 7: The Amazing Adventure, co-starring Mary Brian May 14: His Girl Friday, co-starring Rosalind Russell May 21: Penny Serenade, co-starring Irene Dunne May 28: Charade, co-starring Audrey Hepburn. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127.

Mosaic Quilt Project

Lower Mills In this mosaic workshop led by Betsy Rodman, participants will create individual and collaborative mosaic artworks. After developing the basic skills to create a mosaic, participants will work together on a collaborative mosaic work of art. Through discussion of the history of mosaics and current trends in the art form, students will learn perspective and knowledge to develop their artistic practice. The classes are free and limited to ten participants ages 55+. Registration is required. To register, please contact the Lower Mills Branch at 617.298-7841. Participants must commit to all sessions. MetLife Creative Aging Libraries Project is made possible by a grant from the MetLife Foundation, and is administered in partnership with the Boston Public Library, Lifetime Arts Inc. and American Library Association’s Public Programming Office. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Seniors. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Lower Mills Branch of the Boston Public Library 27 Richmond Street Dorchester, MA 02124. For more info visit www.lifetimearts.org.

Boston School Committee - Executive Session

City Clerk Agenda: To conduct a strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. Phone: 617-635-9014. Contact: Elizabeth Sullivan. MBTA: Aquarium/ Wharf Station (blueline). Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 2:00 PM. Boston Harbor Hotel, Adams Room 70 Rowes Wharf Boston, MA 02110.

Drawing for Life: A Realistic Drawing Course for Older Adults

Central Library Drawing for Life is an interactive drawing class focused on drawing from observation. In addition to weekly featured artist discussions, students will be given the skills to master drawing realistically from observation. Led by teaching artist Kate Ledogar, projects will include still life drawings, self-portraits, a fully clothed model, and the architecture and scenes within the library. The classes are free and limited to sixteen participants ages 55+. Registration is required. To register, please contact Rebecca Campbell at 617.859.2382 or rcampbell@bpl.org. Participants must commit to all sessions. MetLife Creative Aging Libraries Project is made possible by a grant from the MetLife Foundation, and is administered in partnership with the Boston Public Library, Lifetime Arts Inc. and American Library Association’s Public Programming Office. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Downtown. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Seniors. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Central Library in Copley Square McKim Conference Room 700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116. For more info visit www.lifetimearts.org.

Family Nurturing Center Playgroup

Grove Hall Join specially trained staff from the Family Nuturing Center, a Dudley Thrive In Five partner for a playgroup and learning session. Ideal for babies up to 18 months old and their caregivers. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Families. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 2:00 PM. Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library 41 Geneva Avenue Dorchester, MA 02121.

ESL Conversation Group

Honan- Allston Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL. Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134.

Chess and Checkers with Charlie

Hyde Park Learn chess and checkers with experienced instructor Charlie Cleary. All skill levels are invited to participate. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hyde Park Branch Library. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library 35 Harvard Avenue Hyde Park, MA 02136.

Teen Video Gaming Club

Hyde Park Games for the Wii including Mario Brothers, Guitar Hero, and Wii Sports. Games for PC including Age Of Empires II, Race 07, MS Combat Flight Simulator and other online games. Event may be cancelled for room scheduling, holidays, or staff availability. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Performing Arts. Visual Arts. Attractions & Museums. Historical. Sports. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library Menino Hall 35 Harvard Avenue Hyde Park, MA 02136.

Creating a Resume Online

Central Library Find out how to write a resume using Career Transitions and resume writing tips. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street Boston MA 02116.

Boston School Committee Nominating Panel

City Clerk Agenda Items: * Call Meeting to Order * Accept Meeting Minutes * Interview Candidates * Delibration * New Business * Adjournment. Phone: 617-635-5300. Contact: Nancy Lo. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 3:00 PM. Boston City Hall, Conference Rm. #608, 6th Flr 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

Bicycle Workshop with Ashmont Cycles

Grove Hall May is Bike Month. Do you ride a bike? Do you want to know more about bikes? Would you like to learn more about riding in the city? Ashmont Cycles is bringing bike resources to Grove Hall for a workshop on urban bicycle riding. Come for a chance to win bicycle-themed prizes donated by Boston Bikes and the Boston Cyclists Union. All ages welcome; no cycling experience necessary. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library 41 Geneva Avenue Dorchester, MA 02121. For more info visit www.ashmontcycle.com.

LEGO Club

East Boston A six-week Lego club where children build on a different theme each week. For ages 6 and up. Structures will be publicly displayed within the library upon completion until the following session. Space is limited. Register at 617.569.0271. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 276 Meridian Street East Boston, MA 02128.

CANCELED - Teen Movie Afternoon

Grove Hall Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

ESL Conversation Group

Honan- Allston Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL. Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134.

Community Run/Walk Group

Ongoing Want to get in better shape? Hyde Square Task Force, a youth development organization in Jamaica Plain, will be hosting FREE community run/walks on Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting on March 12. Led by Hyde Square Task Force's 9th-grade youth leaders, these run/walks are great for people of all ages and abilities. Come every week or just when you can. We especially welcome community members with no prior running experience. Please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. Phone: 617.318.6658. Contact: Alexis Agrinsoni. Cost: FREE. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Orange Line: Jackson Square or Stonybrook. Type of Event: Health / Fitness. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Hyde Square Task Force Youth Community Development Center 365 Centre St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. For more info visit iamhstf.blogspot.com.

Family Movie Night

Mattapan Join us in the Children's Room as we watch a great family movie every Tuesday night! The movies for May are: May 7 - The Emperor's New Groove May 14 - The Little Mermaid II May 21 - Monsters, Inc May 28 - The Princess Diaries. Library: Mattapan. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Families. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 5:05 PM – 7:05 PM. Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan, MA 02126.

Boston Landmarks Commission - Business Meeting

BLC Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42013051622312-a99b25.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, May 28, 2013, 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM. Boston City Hall, Room 900, 9th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Art and Architecture Tour

Central Library The Boston Public Library offers free tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters. The tours last about an hour. They are led by volunteers and begin at the Dartmouth Street entrance of the Central Library in Copley Square. No appointment is necessary. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

George Shaw: Passages, Oil Paintings on Canvas

Faneuil Opening reception Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Exhibition. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 6:00 PM. Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library 419 Faneuil Street Brighton, MA 02135.

Web Start Women - SEO

Public Event SEO. Three little letters that get thrown around a lot in the web business world. If you've ever wondered how you can start seeing your website closer to the top of search engine results, you've probably come across them. In this class, we'll cover what we've learned from experience about the honest, content-driven way to get your website in the browsers of the users who are looking for it. There are no silver bullets - just clear advice on title tags, meta tags, urls, keywords, site organization, and most importantly, content. It's not a magic potion, just a recipe for reaching your site's best potential; these elements combined won't help you game Google, but they will work with Google to get you closer to where you want to be. Web Start Women is an organization devoted to bringing more women into the web design and development fields. We believe that there are too few women producing awesome content online and we aim to change the ratio by cultivating open, supportive, intimidation-free environments… Contact: nicole@webstartwomen.com. Cost: $30. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Kendall Square. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures. Workshops & Classes. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM. Cambridge Innovation Center 1 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142. For more info visit webstartwomen.com.

Hatha Yoga Classs

Fields Corner A weekly yoga class taught by intregal yoga instructor Alicia Zipp. Beginners are welcome. Library: Fields Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Health / Fitness. Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Fields Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library 1520 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester, MA 02122.

CANCELED - Morphology of the South End

South End Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

Jazz at Hong Kong Café at the Howard Johnson Fenway

Ongoing Love jazz music? Join Hong Kong Café at Howard Johnson Fenway every Tuesday night for Fenway Jazz Jam at 7:00pm. Fenway Jazz Jam is a free event that features a variety of different jazz artists for an evening full of entertainment and pleasure. Phone: 617-267-8300. Cost: free. Type of Event: Concerts / Live Music. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 7:00 PM. Hong Kong Cafe 1271 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.howardjohnsonboston.com.

Rapture, Blister, Burn

Ongoing After grad school, Catherine pursued a career as a rockstar feminist academic, while Gwen built a home with her husband and children. Decades later, each friend covets the other's life. With searing insight and trademark wit, this new comedy takes a deep look at family, career, romance, and the decisions that define a life. "Gionfriddo’s some kind of genius." —Variety. Phone: 617 266 0800. Cost: $15- $70. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Arlington. Type of Event: Performing Arts. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 8:00 PM. Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, South End 527 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116. For more info visit www.huntingtontheatre.org.

Dorchester HIV Collaborative Fair

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Contact: Durrell Fox- www.neaetc.org. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 8:30 AM. Strand Theatre 543 Columbia Rd Boston, MA 02125.

Jumpstart Your Job Search with FREE Workforce Development Training

Ongoing Boston Neighborhood Network's Free Workforce Development Training Helps Unemployed and Underemployed Residents Gain New Skills to Impress Future Employers The Online Learning Readiness Program (OLLR) at Boston Neighborhood Network is a training program geared at helping job seekers enhance and acquire new computer and professional skills. OLLR participants are looking to become more attractive to prospective employers, improve computer skills, create effective resumes, cover letters and more. A signature program under the City of Boston’s Sustainable Broadband Adoption initiative, OLLR is a twelve-week web-based curriculum developed by the Timothy Smith Network, that teaches participants how to become successful in an online learning environment; use email and the internet; acquire basic technology skills in Microsoft programs; understand "cyber-safety"; create materials needed for job searches and acquire appropriate workforce readiness skills and techniques such as interviewing and time management.… Phone: 617 708 3241. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM. BNN 3025 Washington St Boston, MA 02119.

Mayor Menino's Neighborhood Coffee Hour

Parks Events The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Menino about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods. Through these one-on-one discussions and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Menino looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve upon local parks, public areas, and city services. All participants will enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and breakfast treats. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize package including a Dunkin’ Donuts gift basket. In addition, attendees will receive a flowering plant grown in the city’s greenhouses as a gift from Mayor Menino and be treated to fresh fruit from Whole Foods Market. Phone: 617-635-4505. Contact: Lauren Patrick. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Park Event. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Ringgold Park 10 Ringgold St Boston, MA 02118.

Mayor Menino's Neighborhood Coffee Hour

Public Event Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite all to attend the 15th annual Mayor Menino's Neighborhood Coffee Hours series. Dunkin' Donuts Coffee and morning treats will be served at Ringgold Park in the South End. Guests can take home a plant grown by seed in the City's Greenhouse as well as enjoy fresh fruit provided by Whole Food Markets. Contact: parks@cityofboston.gov. Cost: Free. Neighborhood: South End. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Ringgold Park 10 Ringgold St Boston, MA 02118. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Mayor's Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing

City Clerk Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42013052223030-d28f87.pdf. Phone: 617-635-3833. Contact: Bill Curtis. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM. Boston City Hall, Room #801, 8th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

Reconnect to the Tapestry: Jewish Life in Boston

Ongoing For guided tours please visit www.vilnashul.org or cal 617-523-2324. Phone: 617-523-2324. Contact: Jessica Antoline. Cost: Free. Donations are always welcome. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Beacon Hill. MBTA: Charles/MGH. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Historical. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. United States 18 Phillips St Boston, MA 02114.

Basic Computer Workshops

Dudley Literacy Center Workshops for those who have never used a computer or have little experience. A series of four classes begin at the start of each month. Please register by phone or in person. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

ESL High Beginning 1 English Class

Dudley Literacy Center This is a high beginning English ESL class for people with little English experience. Class size is limited. Registration is required. To register and for more information, please visit us, call 617-859-2446, or email mmurray@bpl.org. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: ESOL. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119.

Children's Films

Connolly 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, May 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Connolly Branch Boston Public Library 433 Centre Street Jamaica Plain.

Story Time

Dudley Bring your child to the Dudley Branch 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, May 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Dudley Branch of the Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119.

Preschool Story Time

East Boston Stories, songs, and crafts for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Families. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 276 Meridian Street East Boston, MA 02128.

Baby Signs

Fields Corner Learn simple sign language to help you and your baby understand each other. This class is for 6 to 24-month old children and their caregivers. Sponsored by Fields Corner Thrive in Five. Please call to reserve a space. Library: Fields Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Fields Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library 1520 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester, MA 02122.

Preschool Films and Fun

Fields Corner 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, May 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 1520 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester.

Preschool Story Time

Hyde Park Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for stories and a craft based on the theme of the day. Appropriate for ages 2-5. No registration required. May 1 – Boo-hoo May 7 – Mommies May 8 – Ha Ha May 14 – At the Circus May 15 – At the Zoo May 21 – Beautiful Berries May 22 – Bird Watching May 28 – Flower Power May 29 – In the Garden. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library 35 Harvard Avenue Hyde Park, MA 02136.

Babies and Books at the Library

Jamaica Plain Children, ages 6-18 months, are invited to join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, and songs. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Jamaica Plain Branch Library 12 Sedgwick Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Baby and Toddler Circle Time

Lower Mills Circle Time blends simple stories, rhymes, and song for babies and toddlers. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Lower Mills Branch of the Boston Public Library 27 Richmond Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Fun With Books

Mattapan Kids up to age three with parents and caregivers join Kate and Nicole for story-themed songs, finger plays and a simple craft. Partnership with Mattapan Branch Library and Early Intervention. Open to all. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan, MA 02126.

Toddler PlayGroup

Orient Heights Playgroup for children ages 1-3 years and their caregivers. Toddlers practise motor and social skills in a safe and fun environment. Includes a simple story and craft. Library: Orient Heights. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Orient Heights Branch of the Boston Public Library 18 Barnes Avenue East Boston, MA 02128. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

Preschool Story Time

South End Stories, craft, and reading readiness for preschoolers. Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. South End Branch of the Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02118.

Toddler Storyhour

West End Stories, songs, rhymes and movement for children 18 months to 3 years accompanied by an adult. Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. West End Branch of the Boston Public Library 151 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114.

Preschool Story Time

Brighton Stories and a simple craft for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Library: Brighton. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:30 AM. Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library 40 Academy Hill Road Brighton, MA 02135.

Nursery Rhyme Story Time

Charlestown Little ones, bring your best adult buddy for rhymes, stories, music, and more. Designed to promote early reading readiness, this story time will be with our children's librarian, Ms. Laura, except as noted. Activities are chosen with ages 2-3 in mind, but younger and older children do attend, and we all have fun! Be sure to visit our excellent board book collection and take some books home while you're here. Our themes will be: May 1--May Flowers May 8--Moms and Nanas May 15--Special Guest Nicola McEldowney with an age-appropriate puppet show May 22--Getting Messy May 29--Getting Clean June 5--Special Guest Moms and Music June 12--No story time this week June 19--Daddies and Grandads June 26--Sunshine. Library: Charlestown. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library 179 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129.

Story Time with Clifford, the Big Red Dog

Central Library Join us for a special story time with Clifford the Big Red Dog. Bring your camera for photos. All participants will receive a goody bag filled with materials and a brand new book. Sponsored by the Ufund college investing plan. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM. Boston Room Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street Boston MA 02116.

Ladybug Girl Visit

Charlestown Ladybug Girl will be at the Charlestown Branch. Immediately following our 10:30 story time, Ladybug Girl will make an appearance on the first floor near the entrance to the library. Ladybug Girl can only stay a few minutes because she has a very busy schedule. Also, she loves to have her picture taken, but she does not like to hold your baby! She also loves hugs and high-fives. Library: Charlestown. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Performing Arts. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 11:00 AM. Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library 179 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129.

Book Discussion Group

Brighton A book discussion group meets at the Brighton Branch on the last Wednesday of the month at 11:15 AM. The session on May 29 will feature Drowning Ruth by Christina Schwarz Copies of the novel are available at the library. Everyone is invited and new members are welcome. Library: Brighton. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Book Group. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM. Brighton Branch Library 40 Academy Hill Road Brighton, MA. 02135.

Mommy and Me Story Time

Hyde Park This story time is exclusively for the little ones ages 1- 4 years old accompanied by an adult. Enjoy stories, a song, and a paper craft. Not only is it a great experience for your child, but you also get to meet other moms. No registration required. No groups or daycares please. May 1 – Boo-hoo May 7 – Mommies May 8 – Ha Ha May 14 – At the Circus May 15 – At the Zoo May 21 – Beautiful Berries May 22 – Bird Watching May 28 – Flower Power May 29 – In the Garden. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM. Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library 35 Harvard Avenue Hyde Park, MA 02136.

Exhibition: "The Last Tenement"

Ongoing "The Last Tenement" exhibition, originally set up in 1992 at the Old State House by the Bostonian Society through a grant by the National Endowment for the Humanities and relocated to the West End Museum in 2006, is now permanently housed in its own dedicated 1100 square foot space. The exhibit documents the history of the West End during the immigrant era from 1850 to 1958 – its topographical history, its architecture, its nineteenth-century blooming as a desirable residential area, its evolution into a densely populated urban district of working-class immigrants and a small community of middle-class professionals and students over twenty different ethnic backgrounds. The West End also is known nationally to generations of students of urban planning and sociology as a textbook example of negative results from the 1950s federal urban renewal program. The lesson learned from the razing of Boston’s West End have instructed city planners and spurred neighborhood activists to cope more successfully with urban… Phone: 617-723-2125. Contact: westendmuseum@gmail.com. Cost: Free Admission. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: West End. MBTA: Green or Orange Line: North Station, Haymarket Station, Science Park/West End Station. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Exhibition. Historical. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. West End Museum 150 Staniford St Boston, MA 02114.

ESL Conversation Group

Honan- Allston Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL. Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134.

Midweek Midday Matinee

Honan- Allston Big Screen Ballroom Dancing: May 29 Take the Lead. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134.

Online Science Resources

Central Library Learn research strategies and techniques while exploring the topical subject of global warming using the Boston Public Library’s online science resources. Basic mouse, keyboard, and internet search skills preferred. . Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street Boston MA 02116.

Inspired Poetry

Central Library Choose one or more pictures from the pile and let them inspire you to creativity. Library: Central Library. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street Boston MA 02116. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

Shakespeare and Leadership

Public Event A script in hand reading of Shakespeare’s Macbeth followed by a panel discussion on corporate leadership skills in the 21st century. The evening begins with a staged reading of Shakespeare’s Macbeth performed by Boston business leaders. The Panelists will then engage in a discussion based on the play’s themes, including balancing personal ambition and desire to succeed with promoting the growth and strength of the enterprise as a whole. Host: Daniel J. Kelly, Partner, McCarter & English, LLP Director: Steve Maler, Founding Artistic Director, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Starring: Jarrett Barrios, Chief Executive, American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts Paul Grogan, CEO, The Boston Foundation Thomas Hill, Associate General Counsel, GE Richard Holbrook, CEO, Eastern Bank James E. Rooney, Executive Director, Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Jim Roosevelt, CEO, Tufts Health Plan John P. Walsh, President / CEO of the Elizabeth Grady Companies Phyllis R. Yale, Senior Advisor, Bain… Phone: 6174496617. Contact: Dottie Moore. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Type of Event: Performing Arts. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 5:30 PM. United States The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University 525 Washington St Boston, MA 02111.

Lego Club

Honan- Allston Drop by the library and build something of your choice with other Lego fans. Legos will be provided by the library. For kids ages 5+. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134.

Environment Department - Boston Conservation Commission

Environment Detail Posting Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42013041000281-6dc87c.pd (Use Congress Street As An Entrance/Exit After 5:30 P.M.). Phone: 617-635-3850. Contact: Stephanie Kruel. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Boston City Hall, Room #801, 8th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108.

FREE First Time Home Buyers Seminar

Public Event You are invited to attend a FREE First Time Home Buyer Seminar with Prudential Unlimited Realty. For over 10 years, Prudential Unlimited Realty has grown into one of the most recognized educators for First Time Home Buyers in the Greater Boston area. Attend one of these FREE seminars and be guided through the pre-approval process, current market conditions, major steps in the buying process, how to protect your deposits and more! You will meet and learn the roles of: * Real Estate Attorneys * Home Inspectors * Mortgage Lenders * Sales/Buyers Agent/Realtor® Please join us for our next session: WEDNESDAY May29th :: Brookline, MA :: 6-8pm Registration: Please visit www.FTHB.com or feel free to call either of our offices. Brookline: 617.264.7900 Jamaica Plain: 617.522.2200 For those who are not able to attend, we offer these seminars every month, check back often to see the next available dates, or connect with us socially for updates! Facebook, Twitter, Google+ & more! About Pru… Phone: 617.264.7900. Contact: info@prudentialunlimited.com. Cost: FREE. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Brookline. MBTA: Green C Line- Coolidge Corner. Type of Event: Community Meeting. Meeting / Hearing. Public Meeting / Hearing. Social Networking. Talks & Lectures. Workshops & Classes. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Prudential Unlimited Realty 1290 Beacon St Brookline, MA 02446.

Sentient: cognitive flow

Public Event Sentient is an original production created by artists in the Studio for Interrelated Media's Art and Science Immersive Media course. Throughout the spring 2013 semester, students have been exploring topics of scientific inquiry and expressing their curiosities and understandings in visual, auditory, and performative modes. In less than 5 months these students collaborated on all aspects of storytelling, concept development, sound design, dome video production, and public relations to create an immersive environment exploring the creative, perceptive, and unexplored mind. Come to the 2 free screenings, May 29 2013 at 6 and 7 pm, at the Charles Hayden Planetarium, Museum of Science, Boston. Check out the course website - http://www.massartsci.org Two shows 6 and 7 pm Free Admission Seating is Limited No late seating once the program starts. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Type of Event: Visual Arts. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Charles Hayden Planetarium Museum of Science, Boston 1 Science Park Boston, MA 02114. For more info visit www.massartsci.org.

Sounds of the Civil War

Public Event Sing along with the Boston Saxophone Quartet as we explore the music of the Civil War era. This program will feature familiar tunes from the 1860s that were sung around the parlor piano, as well as songs written specifically for the newest instrument of the era: the saxophone. The evening will include musical performances and historical commentary on the selected pieces. Members of the Boston Saxophone Quartet have performed with the Boston Pops and Boston Symphony Orchestra and leading Broadway theaters throughout New England. Conductor and instrumentalist Peter Cokkinias, Professor at neighboring Berklee College of Music, has served for over 30 seasons as Music Director/Conductor of the Metrowest Symphony Orchestra; has conducted the Boston Ballet and Boston Pops; and has performed with the Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Ballet, and Cincinnati, Hartford, Pittsburgh, and Boston Symphony Orchestras. Phone: 617-646-0560. Cost: $30 per person ($20 for members of the Massachusetts Historical Society). Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Hynes. Type of Event: Concerts / Live Music. Historical. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Housing & Community Development Citywide Hearing #2

DND BPL, Johnson Building, Mezzanine Conference Room. Phone: 617-635-0243. Contact: Diane Marchioni. Cost: FREE. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Businesses. MBTA: Copley Station. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Boston Public Library, Copley Square Central Library 700 Boylston St Boston, MA 02116. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Boston Public School Quality Working Group

City Clerk Agenda Items: * Welcome / Ground Rules * Approval of Minutes * BPS Presentation on School Quality Metrics * Discussion on Working Groups Deliverables * Discussion on Working Group Structure * Conclusion. Phone: 617-635-1145. Contact: Rebecca Frisch. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Edward Winter Chambers, 1st Flr 26 Court St Boston, MA 02108.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Central Library Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a free, peer-led volunteer job search networking and support group. It is open to anyone in career transition, including unemployed and underemployed individuals, recent graduates, people re-entering the job market, small business owners, and anyone looking for part time, volunteer, or internship positions. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Community Meeting. Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Businesses. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Central Library in Copley Square Media Studio Kirstein Business Library 700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116.

George Shaw: Passages, Oil Paintings on Canvas

Faneuil Opening reception Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Exhibition. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 PM. Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library 419 Faneuil Street Brighton, MA 02135.

ESL Conversation Group

Honan- Allston Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL. Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134.

Forbidden Hollywood - Films from the Pre-code Era

North End Forbidden Hollywood - Films from the Pre-code Era. Red-Headed Woman (1932) Run time 79 min. Plot Synopsis: Jean Harlow in a pre Hay's code movie portrays a young beautiful woman who intends to sleep her way to the top in the Great Depression. Cast: Jean Harlow ... Lillian 'Lil' / 'Red' Andrews Legendre Chester Morris ... William 'Bill' / 'Willie' Legendre Jr. Lewis Stone ... William 'Will' Legendre Sr. Leila Hyams ... Irene 'Rene' Legendre Una Merkel ... Sally Henry Stephenson ... Charles B. 'Charlie' / 'C.B.' Gaerste May Robson ... Aunt Jane Charles Boyer ... Albert Harvey Clark ... Uncle Fred. Library: North End. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. College Students. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:20 PM. North End Branch Boston Public Library 25 Parmenter Street Boston, MA 02113.

ESL Conversation Group

Roslindale Practice your English in an informal, enjoyable setting. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: Roslindale. Neighborhood: Roslindale. Type of Event: ESOL. Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Roslindale Branch Boston Public Library 4246 Washington Street Roslindale MA 02131.

Rapture, Blister, Burn

Ongoing After grad school, Catherine pursued a career as a rockstar feminist academic, while Gwen built a home with her husband and children. Decades later, each friend covets the other's life. With searing insight and trademark wit, this new comedy takes a deep look at family, career, romance, and the decisions that define a life. "Gionfriddo’s some kind of genius." —Variety. Phone: 617 266 0800. Cost: $15- $70. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: South End. MBTA: Arlington. Type of Event: Performing Arts. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 8:00 PM. Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, South End 527 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116. For more info visit www.huntingtontheatre.org.