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Native Voices: New England Tribal Families

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Explore five thriving New England communities as they work to balance cultural traditions with life in a modern world. The exhibit was built by Boston Children’s Museum and nationally sponsored by The National Endowment for the Humanities and Ocean Spray. Phone: 617-426-6500. Cost: $12. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: South Boston. MBTA: silver line (waterfront). Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Boston Children’s Museum 308 Congress St Boston, MA 02210.

Fitness Walking

Start your morning off right with a bit of fresh air and exercise. Meet up with friends and the Boston Langham hotel for a group walk along the Greenway. http://brev.is/eT83. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Families. Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Blue line to Aquarium. Type of Event: Health / Fitness. Tours / City Exploration. Walks & Races. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Oliver Street and Surface Road Boston, MA. For more info visit www.rfkgc.org.

Boston City Councils Committee on Ways & Means (Ciommo)

City Council Dockets #0530, 0531, 0532, & 0547 FY2013- Budget: * Boston Redevelopment Authority Detail Posting Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012042007040-2fd6a6.pdf. Phone: 617-635-4644. Contact: Kate Sullivan. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 9:30 AM. Boston City Hall, Iannella Chambers, 5th Flr. 1 Congress St Boston, MA 02201. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

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

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

Boston Retirement Board

City Clerk Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012051806530-b64f31.pdf. Phone: 617-635-4310. Contact: Jean Petitti. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:00 AM. Boston City Hall, Room #716, 7th Flr. 1 Congress St Boston, MA 02201.

"Impressions on Paper: Mary Baker Eddy, Writer"

The Library invites you to discover Mary Baker Eddy’s life through her groundbreaking writing. Eddy’s story flies in the face of convention, challenging the constraints of a time when women had few rights or opportunities. By the time of her passing, she was one of the most successful and influential women of her time and a world-renowned writer, speaker, and publisher. Discover all this in "Impressions on Paper." The exhibit also brings Eddy’s Pleasant View study to life, through the original furnishings and objects that surrounded her. From a her messy desk with its clock and candy dish to a specially ordered platform rocking chair, visitors are invited to peek into the study of a dedicated and celebrated writer. Phone: 617-450-7000. Cost: Free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Symphony. Type of Event: Exhibit. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The Mary Baker Eddy Library 200 Massachusetts Ave Boston, MA 02115. For more info visit www.mbelibrary.org.

ESL Intermediate 1 English Class

Dudley Literacy Center This is an ESL Intermediate 1 English class for people with high-beginning to intermediate English comprehension. Class size is limited. Registration is required. To register and for more information, please visit us, or call 617-859-2446, or email mmurray@bpl.org. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy. Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Dudley Literacy Center of the Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119.

Boston Licensing Board - Violations

Licensing Topic of Discussion: Licensing Premise Violations Detail Posting Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012051601050-d5cbb2.pdf. Phone: 617-635-4170. Contact: Jean Lorizio. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:00 AM. Boston City Hall, Room #809, 8th Flr. 1 Congress St Boston, MA 02201.

Reading Readiness Spring Story Time

Connolly For children ages 2 - 4 with an adult. In this weekly story time, we will explore concepts needed before a child learns to read. We will share stories, songs and movement and play with educational games. Please register. Library: Connolly. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library 433 Centre Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Preschool Films

Dudley On Tuesdays at 10:30 am, bring your child to the Dudley library for a preschool film. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Film. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Preschool Story Time

Egleston Square Books, songs and stories to encourage literacy for children 3 to 5. Library: Egleston Square. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library 2044 Columbus Avenue Roxbury, MA 02119. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

Preschool Storytime

Honan- Allston Join us for a theme based storytime followed by age appropriate craft. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134.

Preschool Story Time

Hyde Park Children, ages 2-5, and a caregiver are welcome to join us for stories and a simple paper craft. Free and open to the public. No registration required. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library 35 Harvard Avenue 02136.

Toddler/Preschool Storytime: Hats

Jamaica Plain Douglas' new red hat has started to unravel. What will he do? Find out as we read Don't Worry Douglas along with other books celebrating hats. We'll also make our own paper plate plain or fancy hats. For children ages 18 months-5 years. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library 12 Sedgwick Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Preschool Story Time

Lower Mills Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for preschoolers. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Lower Mills Branch Boston Public Library 27 Richmond Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Toddler Circle Time

Lower Mills Enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes for toddlers. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Lower Mills Branch Boston Public Library 27 Richmond Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Baby Wiggles

North End Interactive music for babies, toddlers, and caregivers presented by Little Groove. No sign up required. Library: North End. Neighborhood: North End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. North End Branch of the Boston Public Library 25 Parmenter Street Boston, MA 02113.

Preschool Story Time

Orient Heights Stories, songs, and crafts for ages 2.5-5 and their caregivers. Library: Orient Heights. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30 AM. Orient Heights Branch of the Boston Public Library 18 Barnes Avenue, East Boston, MA 02128.

Preschool Story Time

Parker Hill Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us 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. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Parker Hill Branch of the Boston Public Library 1497 Tremont Street Roxbury 02120.

Family Story Time

Uphams Corner Pre-reading children and their parents or caregivers are invited to join us on Tuesday mornings at 10:30. Together we will read stories, sing songs, do rhymes and fingerplays, and have fun. Story time lasts about 20 to 30 minutes and is followed by a craft and an open playtime. Library: Uphams Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Families. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library 500 Columbia Rd Dorchester, MA 02125.

Preschool Storyhour

West End for children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Library: West End. Neighborhood: Downtown. West End. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 151 Cambridge Street.

Toddler Story Time -- Spring Session

Adams Street Stories, songs, stretches and crafts for ages 2 - 4 1/2. Themes vary weekly. 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 22, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Adams Street Branch Boston Public Library 690 Adams Street Dorchester, MA 02122.

Reading Readiness

Charlestown Reading Readiness is a mixed age story time that introduces preschool concepts through books and songs. Join us for the fun! Library: Charlestown. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 10:30 AM. Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library 179 Main Street Charlestown.

Copley Square Farmers Market

Public Event The time that is awaited all winter long is here—the opening of the Copley Square Farmers Market on Tuesday, May 15. Approximately 20 vendors will be on hand on opening day offering local and seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, jams & jellies, cheese, meats, and much more. There will be local produce from Atlas Farms, Siena Farms, Silverbrook Farm, and others; baked goods from Danish Pastry House and Sofra; roasted nuts from Fastachi; fresh mozzarella from Fiore Di Nonno; and primo sandwiches from Iggy’s Bread. The hours of the market are 11:00am – 6:00pm every Tuesday and Friday. Mass Farmers Markets is the only non-profit organization providing support for all farmers markets across Massachusetts. In addition to managing the Copley Square, Central Square (Cambridge), and Davis Square (Somerville) markets, Mass Farmers Markets provides management and marketing resources to 250+ farmers markets around the state, and acts as fiscal agent for all SNAP and Bounty Bucks payments, doing its part to… Cost: FREE to browse. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Copley Station. Type of Event: Farmer's Market. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116 607 Boylston St Boston, MA 02116.

Greenway Carousel

May-October Greenway Carousel Sunday – Thursday: 11:00-9:00pm Friday – Saturday: 11:00am-11:00pm Wharf District Parks: State St & Atlantic Ave (617) 292-0020 www.rfkgc.org www.hellogreenway.org. Phone: (617) 292-0020. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Blue line to Aquarium. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. State Street Boston, MA. For more info visit www.hellogreenway.org.

Preschool Story Time

Codman Square If your child is between the ages of 3 and 5, bring them to the Codman Square branch library for story time. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been reschedule or canceled. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library 690 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Summer Street Concert Series

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Enjoy the free music at café tables as a variety of bands perform for the lunchtime crowds. Phone: 617-482-2139. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: orange line. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Downtown Crossing 101 Arch St Boston, MA 02110.

Ward Boss Lomasney

Martin Lomasney Legend & Wit Live on in New Exhibit (May 15 - August 4, 2012) Ward Boss Lomasney, a new show at the West End Museum, commemorates the legendary status of Martin Lomasney, the undisputed boss of Boston’s Ward 8 (later Ward 5, then Ward 3 under re-districting) from about 1885 until his death in 1933. Reproductions of W. Norman Ritchie’s political cartoons from the Boston Post and others from the Boston Globe will be on display together with graphic panels featuring related articles and Lomasney’s most renowned quotes, including “Don't write when you can talk. Don't talk when you can nod your head.” (Download Lomasney photos and drawings here.) The show runs in the Members Gallery and is curated by West End Museum Executive Director Duane Lucia. The exhibit reception takes place on June 16 at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Guests will enjoy light refreshments, including the “Ward Eight”—a cocktail created in 1898 at Locke-Ober in honor of Lomasney’s election to the state legisla… Phone: 617-723-2125. Contact: Duane Lucia. Cost: Free. Neighborhood: West End. MBTA: Orange line (North Station). Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The West End Museum 150 Staniford St Boston, MA 02114. For more info visit www.thewestendmuseum.org.

Allston Village Main Streets Board of Directors Meeting

Boston Main Streets Phone: 617-254-7564. Contact: Allston Village Main Streets. Cost: free. Neighborhood: Allston. MBTA: 57, 65 Bus. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting. Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. AVMS Office 161 Harvard Avenue Allston, MA 02134. For more info visit www.allstonvillage.com.

Olivier Film Series

South Boston The Olivier Film Series features films starring Sir Laurence Olivier: May 1: Fire Over England, co-starring Vivien Leigh May 8: Wuthering Heights, co-starring Merle Oberon May 15: Pride and Prejudice, co-starring Greer Garson May 22: Carrie, co-starring Jennifer Jones May 29: Bunny Lake is Missing, co-starring Carol Lynley. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 1:00 PM. South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127.

Boston City Councils' Committee on City, Neighborhood Services and Veteran Affairs (LaMattina)

City Council Docket #0480, 0550, 0551, 0586 & 0552 Jitney Petitions... Detail Posting Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012050405140-ccbac0.pdf. Phone: 617-635-3041. Contact: Juan Lopez. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 1:30 PM. Boston City Hall, Iannella Chambers, 5th Flr. 1 Congress St Boston, MA 02201. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

ESL Conversation Group

Honan- Allston Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy. Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:00 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 6-12). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library 35 Harvard Avenue 02136.

Historical Newspapers Online

Central Library Learn to use databases which provide access to digitized newspapers from Boston and other areas of the United States from as far back as 1690. Prerequisites: basic mouse, keyboard and internet search skills. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square Training Lab 700 Boylston Street. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

Creative Drama

Parker Hill Come have fun with improvisation, role-playing, and storytelling in this drop-in workshop led by Ann Adams of Library Creative Drama, Inc. We'll read books and create fun activities from the stories. For children ages 8-12. Groups cannot be accommodated. Library: Parker Hill. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. Type of Event: Book Group. Story Time. Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM. Parker Hill Branch Boston Public Library 1497 Tremont Street Roxbury 02120.

Creative Drama

Jamaica Plain Children, ages 7-12, are invited to join Creative Drama on Tuesdays from 3-4 p.m. Zohar Fuller of Library Creative Drama leads the program which includes storytelling theater, acting out scenes from favorite books, and lots of imagination. No previous theater experience necessary. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library 12 Sedgwick Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Homework Assistance Program (HAP)

Adams Street Trained mentors offer homework help when Boston Public Schools are in full session. Library: Adams. Brighton. Charlestown. Codman Square. Connolly. East Boston. Egleston Square. Faneuil. Fields Corner. Grove Hall. Honan-Allston. Hyde Park. Jamaica Plain. Lower Mills. Mattapan. North End. Orient Heights. Parker Hill. Roslindale. South Boston. South End. Uphams Corner. West Roxbury. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. All locations of the Boston Public Library. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

Boston City Council's Committee on Education (Connolly)

City Council Docket #0200 Order for a hearing to examine Boston Public Schools' policies... Detail Posting Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012051106103-ed0cf7.pdf. Phone: 617-635-4562. Contact: Cora Montrond. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 4:00 PM. Boston City Hall, Iannella Chambers, 5th Flr. 1 Congress St Boston, MA 02201. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

ESL Conversation Group

Honan- Allston Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy. Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134.

Word Jam

Codman Square Word Jam is a program overseen by Boston University students. It is a writing workshop where children will do fun writing exercises together to improve their creative writing skills. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library 690 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Environment Department - Design Review

BLC Detail Posting Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012051006541-7e1d52.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 22, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM. Boston City Hall, Room #900, 9th Flr. 1 Congress St Boston, MA 02201.

"A Very Short Introduction to the Supreme Court" by Linda Greenhouse

Honan- Allston Linda Greenhouse will provide a presentation titled "A Very Short Introduction to the Supreme Court." Linda Greenhouse is the Joseph Goldstein Lecturer in Law and Knight Distinguished Journalist-in-Residence at Yale Law School. This lecture is part of the John Harvard Book Celebration, a partnership between Harvard University, the Boston Public Library, and Cambridge Public Library. As part of Harvard’s 375th anniversary and in celebration of its close ties to the Boston and Cambridge communities, the University has developed a lecture series that will bring some of Harvard’s most renowned thinkers to speak at neighborhood libraries. For more information on the John Harvard Book Celebration, visit 375.harvard.edu. Library: Honan-Allston. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 5:00 PM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134. For more info visit www.375.harvard.edu.

Artist Tour: reThink INK Exhibition

Central Library reThink INK: 25 Years at Mixit Print Studio is a collaborative exhibition produced by the BPL and Mixit Print Studio celebrating the studio’s 25th anniversary. The exhibition features over 150 works by 71 artists and runs through July 31st at the Boston Public Library, Copley Square. Join one of the exhibiting artists for a tour of the exhibition and learn more about his/her personal approach to the process of printmaking while enjoying the many works on display. The guided tour begins in the Changing Exhibits Gallery and travels to the Wiggin Gallery and Johnson Lobby to view additional artwork. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Exhibit. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

Disney Movie Tuesday

Mattapan Join us in the Children's Room on Tuesday evenings as we watch these classic Disney movies: May 1 - Pollyanna May 8 - 101 Dalmatians May 15 - The Parent Trap May 22- The Sword in the Stone May 29 - Mary Poppins. Library: Mattapan. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Families. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan 02126.

Environment Department - Business Meeting

BLC Detail Posting Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012051006540-e09431.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 22, 2012, 5:45 PM – 6:10 PM. Boston City Hall, Room #900, 9th Flr. 1 Congress St Boston, MA 02201.

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 Mondays at 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.; Fridays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours / City Exploration. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street.

Author Talk: Brita Belli

Central Library The alarming spike in autism in recent years has sent doctors and parents on a search for answers. Many controversies have erupted around the issue and many key concerns remain unexplored. The Autism Puzzle is the first book to address the compelling evidence that it is the pairing of environmental exposures with genetic susceptibilities that may be influencing the brain development of children. Journalist Brita Belli brings us into the lives of three families with autistic children, each with different ideas about autism. The Autism Puzzle puts a human face on the families caught between the debates, and offers a refreshingly balanced perspective. Belli is the editor of E – The Environmental Magazine, an independent magazine dedicated to green issues. She has appeared on numerous TV programs as an eco-expert and maintains a blog on autism and the environment at www.autismandtoxins.com. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Author Talk. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Businesses. Visitors. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6:00 PM. Boston RoomCentral Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street Boston MA 02116. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

Hatha Yoga

Fields Corner Free Hatha Yoga class taught by integral yoga instructor Alicia Zipp. Library: Fields Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Health / Fitness. Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Fields Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library 1520 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, 02122.

Free Film Screening: Strong!

Public Event A formidable figure, standing at 5'8" and weighing over 300 pounds, Cheryl Haworth struggles to defend her champion status as her lifetime weightlifting career inches towards its inevitable end. Strong! chronicles her journey and the challenges this unusual elite athlete faces, exploring popular notions of power, strength, beauty, and health. After the screening, participants will have an opportunity to engage in a round-table discussion facilitated by Boston University professor Maureen Sullivan an authority on sex and gender relations. This event is part of PBS' Emmy winning series Independent Lens, a new monthly film series hosted in partnership with Boston Cares, ITVS Community Cinema, and City Year. T-Accessible, Orange Line (Back Bay), Green Line (Copley). This screening is FREE and open to the public. You do not have to be a member of Boston Cares to attend. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Back Bay Station. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Community / Civic Meeting. Film. Talks & Lectures. Volunteer Opportunity. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Back Bay 287 Columbus Ave Boston, MA 02116. For more info visit www.bostoncares.org.

Memoirist Christine Chamberlain and publisher Jane Karkel

South End Would you like to write and publish a memoir or local history book? Would you like to be a part of a writer's group?Join memoirist Christine Chamberlain and publisher Jane Karkel to learn how. Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Author Talk. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. South End Branch of the Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street Boston.

127th Boston Pops Festival

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Annual 8-weeks of concerts led by Keith Lockhart; themes include Broadway, Porter, Gershwin, Gospel, Hollywood, Jazz & others. Phone: (617) 266-1492. Cost: Ticket prices vary. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green E Line-Symphony Stop. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Boston Symphony Hall 301 Massachusetts Ave Boston, MA 02115.

Native Voices: New England Tribal Families

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Explore five thriving New England communities as they work to balance cultural traditions with life in a modern world. The exhibit was built by Boston Children’s Museum and nationally sponsored by The National Endowment for the Humanities and Ocean Spray. Phone: 617-426-6500. Cost: $12. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: South Boston. MBTA: silver line (waterfront). Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Boston Children’s Museum 308 Congress St Boston, MA 02210.

Fitness Walking

Start your morning off right with a bit of fresh air and exercise. Meet up with friends and the Boston Langham hotel for a group walk along the Greenway. http://brev.is/eT83. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Families. Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Blue line to Aquarium. Type of Event: Health / Fitness. Tours / City Exploration. Walks & Races. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Oliver Street and Surface Road Boston, MA. For more info visit www.rfkgc.org.

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

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

"Impressions on Paper: Mary Baker Eddy, Writer"

The Library invites you to discover Mary Baker Eddy’s life through her groundbreaking writing. Eddy’s story flies in the face of convention, challenging the constraints of a time when women had few rights or opportunities. By the time of her passing, she was one of the most successful and influential women of her time and a world-renowned writer, speaker, and publisher. Discover all this in "Impressions on Paper." The exhibit also brings Eddy’s Pleasant View study to life, through the original furnishings and objects that surrounded her. From a her messy desk with its clock and candy dish to a specially ordered platform rocking chair, visitors are invited to peek into the study of a dedicated and celebrated writer. Phone: 617-450-7000. Cost: Free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Symphony. Type of Event: Exhibit. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The Mary Baker Eddy Library 200 Massachusetts Ave Boston, MA 02115. For more info visit www.mbelibrary.org.

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 23, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

ESL Intermediate 2 English Class

Dudley Literacy Center This is an ESL Intermediate 2 English class for people with high-beginning to intermediate English comprehension. Class size is limited. Registration is required. To register and for more information, please visit us, or call 617-859-2446, or email mmurray@bpl.org. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy. Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Dudley Literacy Center of the Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119.

Boston Licensing Board - Petitions

Licensing Topic of Discussion: Changes for Holders of a C.V. 7-Day Alcoholic Beverages / Common Victualler Permits, Etc. Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012051601051-ae3d05.pdf. Phone: 617-635-4170. Contact: Jean Lorizio. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:00 AM. Boston City Hall, Room #809A, 8th Flr. 1 Congress St Boston, MA 02201.

Fun With Books

Mattapan Kids up to age 3 with parents and caregivers join Kate and Nicole for storythemed songs, finger plays and a simple craft. Partnership with Mattapan Branch Libraryand Early Intervention. Open to all. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:25 AM – 11:25 AM. Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan 02126.

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 23, 2012, 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 library for story time. Pre-registration is required. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Dudley Branch Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119.

Preschool Storytime

East Boston Stories, songs, and crafts for ages 2.5-5 and their caregivers. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:30 AM. East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA.

Lapsit Story Time

Faneuil Stories, songs, and finger rhymes for children ages 0-2. Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library 419 Faneuil Street Brighton, MA.

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 23, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 1520 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester.

Parent Math Class Presented by Parent University

Grove Hall Want to help your child with their math homework but don't know how? Parent University is offering a free math class series at the Grove Hall Branch for parents of K-5 kids, Wednesday mornings from 10:30-12:30 from March 28-June 6. To register for the classes contact Karen Wontan at 617-635-7750. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library 41 Geneva Avenue Dorchester, MA. For more info visit www.bostonpublicschools.org.

Preschool Story Time

Hyde Park Children, ages 2-5, and a caregiver are welcome to join us for stories and a simple paper craft. Free and open to the public. No registration required. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library 35 Harvard Avenue 02136.

Babies and Books

Jamaica Plain Babies, ages 6-18 months, and their caregivers, are invited to join us for stories, rhymes, and lots of songs. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:30 AM – 10:55 AM. Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library 12 Sedgwick Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Toddler Circle Time

Lower Mills Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Lower Mills Branch Boston Public Library 27 Richmond Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Toddler Playgroup

Orient Heights For ages 1-3 and their caregivers. An opportunity for toddlers to practice motor and social skills in a safe environment. Library: Orient Heights. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Orient Heights Branch of the Boston Public Library 18 Barnes Avenue, East Boston, MA 02128.

Children's Films

South Boston Come enjoy an entertaining film every other Wednesday at 10:30am and again at 12pm. Groups are welcome. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:30 AM. South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127.

Preschool Story Time

South End Stories and a craft suitable for preschoolers. Themes vary with season. Reading readiness activities are included. Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. South End Branch of the Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street Boston.

Toddler Storyhour

West End Toddler Storyhour is for children ages 18 months to 3. Toddlers must be accompanied by an adult. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 151 Cambridge Street.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Charlestown Mother Goose on the Loose is back. Join us for rhyming stories and musical fun as we read books and explore our world. Best for children under 3. Library: Charlestown. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library 179 Main Street Charlestown.

City Hall Farmers Market

WEDNESDAY VENDORS: Culinary Cruisers, Somerville, MA Danish Pastry House, Watertown, MA Freitas Farm, Middleboro, MA Hickory Nut Farm, Lee, NH Keown Orchards, Sutton, MA MacArthur Farm, Holliston, MA Noquochoke Orchards, Westport, MA Q’s Nuts, Somerville, MA Shady Oaks Organics, Newburyport, MA Silverbrook Farm, Dartmouth, MA Stillman’s Farm, New Braintree, MA Stow Greenhouses, Stow, MA Valicenti Organico, Hollis, NH When Pigs Fly Bread, York, ME Comments are closed. Contact: bostonpublicmarket@gmail.com. Cost: FREE to browse. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Farmer's Market. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. City Hall Plaza 1 Congress Street Boston, MA 02201. For more info visit www.bostonpublicmarket.org.

Greenway Carousel

May-October Greenway Carousel Sunday – Thursday: 11:00-9:00pm Friday – Saturday: 11:00am-11:00pm Wharf District Parks: State St & Atlantic Ave (617) 292-0020 www.rfkgc.org www.hellogreenway.org. Phone: (617) 292-0020. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Blue line to Aquarium. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. State Street Boston, MA. For more info visit www.hellogreenway.org.

Art and Architecture Tours

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. Starting Nov. 1, The full schedule of Art & Architecture tours is Mondays at 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.; Fridays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours / City Exploration. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116.

Introduction to the Computer

Charlestown Learn basic computer skills on on the library's Windows or Mac laptops. These classes for beginners will include how to search the Internet and set up an email account. All participants must have a valid ID and a Boston Public Library card in good standing. Call or stop by the branch to sign up. Space is limited. Library: Charlestown. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library 179 Main Street Charlestown.

Post Office Square Concert Series

Arts, Tourism & Special Events An oasis of greenspace in the busy The Financial District. Every summer Post Office Square Park blossoms into a leafy sanctuary for office workers enjoying lunch outdoors. This summer, there’s all the more reason to visit, as the Downtown Boston BID will host musical performances at lunchtime. Phone: 617-482-2139. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Red and Orange Line to Downtown Crossing. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Post Office Square Park Post Office Sq Boston, MA 02109.

Readers Park Concert Series

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Come relax at café tables, enjoy free WiFi service, and take in the scene every Wednesday through Saturday as the Downtown Boston BID hosts a variety of musical acts. Phone: 617-482-2139. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Red & Orange line to Downtown Crossing, Green line to Park St. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Readers Park 5 School Street Pl Boston, MA 02119. For more info visit www.bostonbid.org.

Boston City Councils - Weekly Meeting

City Council All meetings are open to the public and are also available on Comcast Channel 8 and RCN Channel 82 and on webcast. (Under FCC rules and exisiting contractual obligations, Comcast will move local community programming currently on Ch. 12 to Ch. 8, effective April 17, 2012.) NOTE: This meeting is subject to change at the call of the City Council President Detailed Agendas Are Available 48-Hour Prior to the Scheduled Council Meeting. Phone: 617-635-3040. Contact: Central Staffing. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 12:00 PM. Boston City Hall, Iannella Chambers, 5th Flr. 1 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02108. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Ward Boss Lomasney

Martin Lomasney Legend & Wit Live on in New Exhibit (May 15 - August 4, 2012) Ward Boss Lomasney, a new show at the West End Museum, commemorates the legendary status of Martin Lomasney, the undisputed boss of Boston’s Ward 8 (later Ward 5, then Ward 3 under re-districting) from about 1885 until his death in 1933. Reproductions of W. Norman Ritchie’s political cartoons from the Boston Post and others from the Boston Globe will be on display together with graphic panels featuring related articles and Lomasney’s most renowned quotes, including “Don't write when you can talk. Don't talk when you can nod your head.” (Download Lomasney photos and drawings here.) The show runs in the Members Gallery and is curated by West End Museum Executive Director Duane Lucia. The exhibit reception takes place on June 16 at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Guests will enjoy light refreshments, including the “Ward Eight”—a cocktail created in 1898 at Locke-Ober in honor of Lomasney’s election to the state legisla… Phone: 617-723-2125. Contact: Duane Lucia. Cost: Free. Neighborhood: West End. MBTA: Orange line (North Station). Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The West End Museum 150 Staniford St Boston, MA 02114. For more info visit www.thewestendmuseum.org.

ESL Conversation Group

Honan- Allston Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy. Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134.

Downtown Boston Brass Strolling Musicians

Ongoing A strolling quartet of two trumpets, a trombone, and tuba will entertain the lunchtime crowds with a selection of all-time favorites. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Red & Orange line to Downtown Crossing, Green line to Park St. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Downtown Crossing 59 Temple Pl Boston, MA 02111. For more info visit www.bostonbid.org.

Midweek Midday Matinee

Honan- Allston May 23, The Phantom of the Opera May 30, Victor/Victoria. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134.

Inspirational Book Discussion

Parker Hill The group meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month. In March, they will read Joy: A Novel by Victoria Christopher Murray. Library: Parker Hill. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. Type of Event: Book Group. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Parker Hill Branch Boston Public Library 1497 Tremont Street Roxbury 02120.

Public Facilities - Property and Construction Management Department

City Clerk Designer Selection Committee: * Schoolyard Initiative Round Twelve-Project #7008. Phone: 617-635-0546. Contact: Tanya Cabral. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. Conference Room #10A, 10th Flr. 26 Court St Boston, MA 02108.

Mac Laptops for Beginners

North End Basic instruction. You must have a picture identification with a valid current address. Also, you need to have a Boston Public Library card with less than $10.00 in fines. Library: North End. Neighborhood: North End. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. North End Branch of the Boston Public Library 25 Parmenter Street Boston, MA 02113.

Voices of Renaissance

Hyde Park Voices of Renaissance, the choir of the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School, will perform inspirational songs for people of all ages. The local choir has performed nationally bringing hope through vocal music. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM. Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library 35 Harvard Avenue 02136.

Internet Basics I

Central Library Learn the history of the Internet and how to navigate a web browser. Prerequisites: familiarity with a mouse. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Families. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square Training Lab 700 Boylston Street.

Reading Readiness

Central Library During these free events for children 2 to 5 years old, we will explore concepts necessary before a child learns to read. Ideas such as numbers, shapes, colors and sizes will be looked at. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM. Central Library in Copley Square Rey Children's Room 700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116.

Salma Hayek Film Festival

West End May 23, In the Time of the Butterflies (2001, 92 minutes, Rated PG-13) May 30, Frida (1002, 122 minutes, Rated R). Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. West End Branch Boston Public Library 151 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114.

Homework Helper Goodbye Party

Grove Hall Join us in thanking our Homework Helpers from H.A.P. for all of their hard work this year. We will celebrate their contributions and wish them well. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library 41 Geneva Avenue Dorchester, MA.

Homework Assistance Program (HAP)

Brighton Trained mentors offer homework help when Boston Public Schools are in full session. Library: Brighton. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library 40 Academy Hill Road Brighton, MA.

Boston City Council's Committee on Education (Connolly)

City Council Docket #0497 Order for a hearing to examine what makes a quality school... Detail Posting Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012051323430-00661c.pdf. Phone: 617-635-4562. Contact: Cora Montrond. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 4:00 PM. Boston City Hall, Iannella Chambers, 5th Flr. 1 Congress St Boston, MA 02201. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Knitting Club

Codman Square Vashti Massaquoi of Inspiring Young Role Models for Empowerment (IYME) will teach a knitting class for school aged children twice a week until the end of the school year. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library 690 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities

City Clerk Detailed agenda attached. (Use Congress Street As An Entrance/Exit After 5:30 P.M.). Phone: 617-635-3682. Contact: Kristen McCosh. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Boston City Hall, Piemonte Room, 5th Flr. 1 Congress St Boston, MA 02201. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Green Streets Initiative's MBTA Poster Contest Winners' Reception

Public Event Join the Green Streets Initiative to celebrate the winning artists of the MBTA Poster Contest! After receiving dozens of entries, judges have selected three winners, who will be honored with a special reception on Wednesday, May 23. The reception will feature the winning artwork, which represents car-free commuting and will later be displayed on MBTA buses, trains and platforms. Cash prizes will also be rewarded to the winning artists of varying ages: K-12 students, college and university students, and amateur and professional artists. The reception will take place in the Boston Public Library’s Mezzanine Conference Room. Enjoy light refreshments, lovely works of art and the company of representatives from Greater Boston’s transportation and art scenes from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Additional details can be found at the reception’s Eventbrite page (http://greenstreetsandmbta.eventbrite.com), where attendees may also RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there! Cost: Free. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green (Copley). Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Social Networking. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. United States Boston Public Library Mezzanine Conference Room 700 Boylston St Boston, MA 02116. For more info visit greenstreetsandmbta.eventbrite.com.

Where We Worked: A Celebration of America’s Workers and the Nation They Built

Public Event Jack Larkin, Professor of History at Clark University and Chief Historian Emeritus at Old Sturbridge Village, recounts the stories of stories of America's workers from the 1830s to the 1930s. Learn more about the wheat growers and sharecroppers, mill girls and housemaids, gold miners and railway porters, farm wives and cowboys, newsboys and stenographers who made America. Phone: 617-646-0560. Contact: kbarker@masshist.org. Cost: FREE. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Hynes. Type of Event: Author Talk. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6:00 PM. Massachusetts Historical Society 1154 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.masshist.org.

Boston School Committee

City Clerk Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012052104290-f07fa2.pdf. Phone: 617-635-9014. Contact: Elizabeth Sullivan. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6:00 PM. Edward Winter Chambers 26 Court St Boston, MA 02108.

Using Colony and State Records to Trace Your Native American Ancestors in Massachusetts

Central Library This workshop will guide participants in the location and use of a variety of records created by the Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth colonies and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These records can be used to trace often-elusive Native American genealogy in Massachusetts. Cheryll Toney Holley, proprietor of PastTense Genealogy, is a professional researcher and writer specializing in African-American and Native American peoples in New England. For over ten years, she has compiled genealogies and written family histories for descendants of New England's communities of color. A trained historian, she also directs the Hassanamisco Indian Museum in Grafton, Massachusetts. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Orientation Room Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

ESL Conversation Group

Honan- Allston Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy. Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134.

Films Based on the Works of Shakespeare:Were the World Mine (2008)

North End Were the World Mine (2008) Run time: 1 hrs 36 min · Release date: 11/21/2008 Genre: Musical After his eccentric teacher casts him as Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Timothy stumbles upon a recipe hidden within the script to create the plays magical, purple love-pansy. Armed with the pansy, Timothys fading spirit soars as he puckishly imposes a new reality by turning much of his narrow-minded town gay. Cast: Tanner Cohen, Wendy Robie, Judy McLane, Zelda Williams, Jill Larson. Library: North End. Neighborhood: North End. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Lecture Hall North End Branch of the Boston Public Library 25 Parmenter Street Boston, MA 02113.

ESL Conversation Group (Roslindale)

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 / Literacy. Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Roslindale Branch Boston Public Library 4246 Washington Street Roslindale MA 02131.

Web Start Women - Legal Entities 101

Public Event 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 where women and girls of all ages can learn, build and code together. Do you have an idea for a business and wish you knew more about the legal aspects? Ready to form your business, but want to make sure you choose the type of organization that fits your situation the best? Come learn about legal entities with us! Sankeetha Selvarajah is an attorney with Perry, Krumsiek & Jack, LLP. She'll be explaining the different types of legal entities and things to consider as you choose the one that's right for you, such as liability, filing fees, and taxation. Contact: info@webstartwomen.com. Cost: Free! Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Kendall Square. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures. Workshops & Classes. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Cambridge Innovation Center 1 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142. For more info visit webstartwomen.com.

127th Boston Pops Festival

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Annual 8-weeks of concerts led by Keith Lockhart; themes include Broadway, Porter, Gershwin, Gospel, Hollywood, Jazz & others. Phone: (617) 266-1492. Cost: Ticket prices vary. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green E Line-Symphony Stop. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Boston Symphony Hall 301 Massachusetts Ave Boston, MA 02115.

Native Voices: New England Tribal Families

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Explore five thriving New England communities as they work to balance cultural traditions with life in a modern world. The exhibit was built by Boston Children’s Museum and nationally sponsored by The National Endowment for the Humanities and Ocean Spray. Phone: 617-426-6500. Cost: $12. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: South Boston. MBTA: silver line (waterfront). Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Thursday, May 24, 2012. Boston Children’s Museum 308 Congress St Boston, MA 02210.

Fitness Walking

Start your morning off right with a bit of fresh air and exercise. Meet up with friends and the Boston Langham hotel for a group walk along the Greenway. http://brev.is/eT83. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Families. Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Blue line to Aquarium. Type of Event: Health / Fitness. Tours / City Exploration. Walks & Races. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Oliver Street and Surface Road Boston, MA. For more info visit www.rfkgc.org.

Boston City Councils Committee on Ways & Means (Ciommo)

City Council Dockets #0530, 0531, 0532, & 0547 FY2013 - Budget: * BCYF Detail Posting Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012042007040-2fd6a6.pdf. Phone: 617-635-4644. Contact: Kate Sullivan. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 9:30 AM. Boston City Hall, Iannella Chambers, 5th Flr. 1 Congress St Boston, MA 02201. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

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

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

"Impressions on Paper: Mary Baker Eddy, Writer"

The Library invites you to discover Mary Baker Eddy’s life through her groundbreaking writing. Eddy’s story flies in the face of convention, challenging the constraints of a time when women had few rights or opportunities. By the time of her passing, she was one of the most successful and influential women of her time and a world-renowned writer, speaker, and publisher. Discover all this in "Impressions on Paper." The exhibit also brings Eddy’s Pleasant View study to life, through the original furnishings and objects that surrounded her. From a her messy desk with its clock and candy dish to a specially ordered platform rocking chair, visitors are invited to peek into the study of a dedicated and celebrated writer. Phone: 617-450-7000. Cost: Free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Symphony. Type of Event: Exhibit. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The Mary Baker Eddy Library 200 Massachusetts Ave Boston, MA 02115. For more info visit www.mbelibrary.org.

Environment Department - Subcommitte of the South End Landmark District Commission

BLC Agenda: A designated review of the details for the new construction proposed for the parcel at 1672 Washington Street, in accordance with the findings of the November 1, 2011 public hearing. The design review will be conducted by the South End Subcommittee in conjuction with representative from Boston Redevelopment Authority. Phone: 617-635-3850. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Boston City Hall, Room #937A, 9th Flr. 1 Congress St Boston, MA 02201.

ESL Conversation Group

Connolly Practice speaking English with other new English learners. All levels welcome. Library: Connolly. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library 433 Centre Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

ABFN Playgroup

Honan- Allston Age-appropriate toys and activities, gross motor play, circle time, parachute games and more. For families with children ages 2-4. (For 4-year-olds not in public school or Head Start.) Younger siblings welcome. Led by Elayne Baskinof the Allston-Brighton Family Network (ABFN) 617.474.1142 x250 or 617.254.2175. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Social Networking. Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Families. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134.

Toddler Story Time

Roslindale A story hour for children ages 2 and 3. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: Roslindale. Neighborhood: Roslindale. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Thursday, May 24, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Roslindale Branch Boston Public Library 4246 Washington Street Roslindale MA 02131.

Prudential Center Farmers Market

City of Boston Calendar The outdoor farmers market at The Shops at Prudential Center returns! The market runs every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. outside on Boylston Plaza. Vendors include: Butter Cafe John Crow Farm - grass fed meat Swiss Bakers - sandwiches, Swiss pastries When Pigs Fly - artisan and gourmet breads Cook's Farm - pies, maple products Fastachi - gourmet nuts The Herb Lyceum - herb plants, herbal products, vegetables Sal's Gourmet Chips - flavored potato chips Saluna Garden Farm Still River Winery - iced apple wine MacArthur Farm - vegetables and fruit. Contact: http://www.prudentialcenter.com/explore/contact.php. Cost: free to browse. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green Line Prudential. Type of Event: Farmer's Market. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Prudential Center Plaza 800 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.prudentialcenter.com.

Greenway Carousel

May-October Greenway Carousel Sunday – Thursday: 11:00-9:00pm Friday – Saturday: 11:00am-11:00pm Wharf District Parks: State St & Atlantic Ave (617) 292-0020 www.rfkgc.org www.hellogreenway.org. Phone: (617) 292-0020. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Blue line to Aquarium. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. State Street Boston, MA. For more info visit www.hellogreenway.org.

Getting Started on Your Research Project

Central Library We will cover resources and strategies to use when starting research on a project. Your project can be personal, professional or academic, the principles are the same. Prerequisites: basic mouse, keyboard and internet skills. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square Training Lab 700 Boylston Street.

Caravan Puppets: Timeless Tales

North End Join Caravan Puppets for a delightful puppet show featuring classic tales from around the world, such as The Chicken’s Egg, Anansi and the Phantom Food, and The Fox and the Grapes. Solo puppeteer Jonathan Keezing has been performing at schools, museums, libraries, and major festivals throughout the United States and Japan since 1991. Library: North End. Type of Event: Story Time. Theatre. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Thursday, May 24, 2012, 11:00 AM. North End Branch of the Boston Public Library 25 Parmenter Street Boston, MA 02113. For more info visit www.caravanpuppets.com.

Dewey Square Farmers Market

City of Boston Calendar The Dewey Square market will be open every Tuesday and Thursday from May 24, 2012 – November 20, 2012. Market hours are 11:30am – 6:30pm. We are located on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, across from South Station. Tuesday Vendors Culinary Cruisers, Somerville, MA Freitas Farm, Middleboro, MA Kimball Fruit Farm, Hollis, NH Lawton’s Family Farm, Foxboro, MA Lilac Hedge Farm, Berlin, MA Linabella’s Garlic Farm, Oakham, MA MacArthur Farm, Holliston, MA Q’s Nuts, Somerville, MA Red Fire Farm, Granby, MA Seacoast Butters, Amesbury, MA Seta’s Mediterranean Foods, Boston, MA Soula’s Salsa, Boxford, MA Stow Greenhouses, Stow, MA Swissbakers, Reading, MA Valicenti Organico, Hollis, NH When Pigs Fly Bread, York, ME Thursday Vendors Baking With Joy, Weymouth, MA Culinary Cruisers, Somerville, MA Freitas Farm, Middleboro, MA Flats Mentor Farm, Lancaster, MA HiRise Bakery, Cambridge, MA Kimball Fruit Farm, Hollis, NH Lilac Hedge Farm, Berlin, MA Linabella’s Garlic Farm, Oakham, MA MacArthur Far… Contact: bostonpublicmarket@gmail.com. Cost: free to browse. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Red Line South Station. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Rose Kennedy Greenway South Station Boston, MA 02114. For more info visit www.bostonpublicmarket.org.

Readers Park Concert Series

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Come relax at café tables, enjoy free WiFi service, and take in the scene every Wednesday through Saturday as the Downtown Boston BID hosts a variety of musical acts. Phone: 617-482-2139. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Red & Orange line to Downtown Crossing, Green line to Park St. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Readers Park 5 School Street Pl Boston, MA 02119. For more info visit www.bostonbid.org.

Summer Street Concert Series

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Enjoy the free music at café tables as a variety of bands perform for the lunchtime crowds. Phone: 617-482-2139. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: orange line. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Downtown Crossing 101 Arch St Boston, MA 02110.

Public Facilities - Property and Construction Management Department

City Clerk Designer Selection Committee: * Air Conditioning System at City Hall Data Center - Project #7011. Phone: 617-635-0546. Contact: Kelly Winston. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Conference Room 10A, 10th Flr. 26 Court St Boston, MA 02108.

Ward Boss Lomasney

Martin Lomasney Legend & Wit Live on in New Exhibit (May 15 - August 4, 2012) Ward Boss Lomasney, a new show at the West End Museum, commemorates the legendary status of Martin Lomasney, the undisputed boss of Boston’s Ward 8 (later Ward 5, then Ward 3 under re-districting) from about 1885 until his death in 1933. Reproductions of W. Norman Ritchie’s political cartoons from the Boston Post and others from the Boston Globe will be on display together with graphic panels featuring related articles and Lomasney’s most renowned quotes, including “Don't write when you can talk. Don't talk when you can nod your head.” (Download Lomasney photos and drawings here.) The show runs in the Members Gallery and is curated by West End Museum Executive Director Duane Lucia. The exhibit reception takes place on June 16 at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Guests will enjoy light refreshments, including the “Ward Eight”—a cocktail created in 1898 at Locke-Ober in honor of Lomasney’s election to the state legisla… Phone: 617-723-2125. Contact: Duane Lucia. Cost: Free. Neighborhood: West End. MBTA: Orange line (North Station). Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The West End Museum 150 Staniford St Boston, MA 02114. For more info visit www.thewestendmuseum.org.

Learn Basic Computer Skills and How to Surf the Internet

Dudley A great program for new computer users. Class size limited to 5 students. Registration is required. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Dudley Branch Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119.

Boston City Councils Committee on Ways & Means (Ciommo)

City Council Dockets #0530, 0531, 0532 & 0547 FY2013 Budget: * Youth Fund Detail Posting Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012042007040-2fd6a6.pdf. Phone: 617-635-4644. Contact: Kate Sullivan. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 2:00 PM. Boston City Hall, Iannella Chambers, 5th Flr, 1 Congress St Boston, MA 02201. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Never Too Late Group

Central Library The Nancy Carr Quartet Travel with The Nancy Carr Quartet as they perform songs in a show called, Cities of the World: A Musical Journey. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Concerts / Live Music. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Central Library in Copley Square Rabb Lecture Hall 700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116.

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 6-12). Thursday, May 24, 2012, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library 35 Harvard Avenue 02136.

Manga/Anime Club

Hyde Park Join the Manga/Anime club and come watch great films from Anime studios. We are also watching Pixar and other great CGI films. We can take time for Manga discussion so bring something you're reading and we'll talk about the story and art. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Book Group. Film. Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Thursday, May 24, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library 35 Harvard Avenue 02136.

Weekly Computer Class

Orient Heights Learn how to use a laptop, browse the internet and get an email address. Tell us what you want to learn and we can gear the classes to your interests. Library: Orient Heights. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Orient Heights Branch of the Boston Public Library 18 Barnes Avenue, East Boston, MA 02128.

Caravan Puppets: Timeless Tales

West Roxbury Join Caravan Puppets for a delightful puppet show featuring classic tales from around the world, such as The Chicken’s Egg, Anansi and the Phantom Food, and The Fox and the Grapes. Solo puppeteer Jonathan Keezing has been performing at schools, museums, libraries, and major festivals throughout the United States and Japan since 1991. Library: West Roxbury. Neighborhood: West Roxbury. Type of Event: Story Time. Theatre. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Thursday, May 24, 2012, 2:00 PM. West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library 1961 Centre Street West Roxbury MA, 02132. For more info visit www.caravanpuppets.com.

Using the 1940s Census

Central Library The National Archives has made many of these records available to the public for the first time. This class will provide a brief overview on how to search the data to fill in details of your family's history. Prerequisites: basic mouse, keyboard and internet search skills. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square Training Lab 700 Boylston Street.

Spanish 101 for Kids

Central Library Children ages 5 & up are welcome to free Spanish classes for children. We will explore shapes, numbers and colors through activities. Registration is required for all seven sessions. To register, please call 6178592328. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Thursday, May 24, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street 02116 Rey Children's Room.

Little Groove: Music Education for Children

East Boston Little Groove music classes are designed to help toddlers and preschoolers learn and interact through sound, sight and touch in a live music setting. Children enjoy being a part of the musical experience, using their bodies and voices to sing along to catchy songs that help them build important motor and social skills. They will also have fun using real instruments such as drums, shakers, and tambourines. For children under 5 & their caregivers. Registration (for any or all sessions) is requested. Contact the library for more information. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Thursday, May 24, 2012, 3:00 PM. East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 276 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA. For more info visit www.babywiggle.com.

Drop In Craft: Celebrate Charlotte's Web

Jamaica Plain Celebrate the 60th birthday of Charlotte's Web. Drop in today and make a Wilbur felt hand puppet. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Thursday, May 24, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library 12 Sedgwick Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Drop-in Craft

Mattapan Come by the library between 3 and 4 to make a fun craft for you to take home. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Thursday, May 24, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan 02126.

Hip Hop Around the Globe

Grove Hall Boxxout present a fun, interactive workshop about Hip Hop's influence around the world. Teens, come find out where hip hop lives! Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Thursday, May 24, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library 41 Geneva Avenue Dorchester, MA.

Afternoon Crafts

Lower Mills Come in after school and make crafts. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Thursday, May 24, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Lower Mills Branch Boston Public Library 27 Richmond Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Beginning computer Class

South End Beginning computer class for adults. Space is limited. Library: South End. Neighborhood: South End. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. South End Branch of the Boston Public Library 685 Tremont Street Boston.

Imagination Club

South Boston Imagine you were on a deserted island...or you were an animal...or President of the United States of America! Join us once a month for the Imagination Club, where children will imagine all different kinds of scenarios and write, draw, and talk about them! For ages 5 and up. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Social Networking. Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Thursday, May 24, 2012, 4:30 PM. South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127.

WFNX Downtown Boston Block-Parties

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Downtown’s largest patio party is a great way to unwind at the end of a long work day. Every Thursday evening until Labor Day, the scene will be jumping with live bands, a cash bar with wine & beer selections, and complimentary food from downtown restaurants. Must be 21 or older. Phone: 617-482-2139. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: red line, orange line. Type of Event: Concerts / Live Music. Food & Dining. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Summer St. Pedestrian Zone Downtown Crossing 101 Arch St Boston, MA 02110.

Boston City Council's Committee on Education (Connolly)

City Council Docket #0200 Order for a hearing to examine Boston Public Schools' policies... Detail Posting Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012051106103-ed0cf7.pdf This hearing is a continuance of Docket #0200; which was held on May 22, 2012. (Use Congress Street As An Entrance/Exit After 5:30 P.M.). Phone: 617-635-4562. Contact: Cora Montrond. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM. Boston City Hall, Iannella Chambers, 5th Flr. 1 Congress St Boston, MA 02201. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Join Kevin Youkilis and Youk’s Kids at Harpoon Brewery

Public Event Join Kevin Youkilis and friends as Harpoon Brewery showcases some of the best locally-brewed beer in Boston. Come down and enjoy the local flavor including tastings of Harpoon’s best brews and delectable bites from Davio’s Restaurant. The evening will be hosted by NESN’s Red Sox reporter, Jenny Dell and will feature a live musical performance from local singer-songwriter, Kathleen Regan. There will be tours of the brewery as well as the opportunity to bid on some of the most exclusive auction items available in Boston, including Red Sox tickets in Youk’s personal seats just 5 rows behind home plate, home beer brewing classes, tickets to the third annual Not Your Average Idol Event and much more. Phone: 617-964-9685. Contact: www.youkskids.org. Cost: VIP Tickets for the event are $200.00 and Main event tickets are $100.00; tickets can be purchased online at www.youkskids.org or by calling 617-964-9685 (YOUK). Neighborhood: South Boston. MBTA: Silver Line. Type of Event: Non-Profit Fundraiser. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Harpoon Brewery 306 Northern Ave Boston, MA 02210. For more info visit www.youkskids.org.

Shakespeare and Leadership

Public Event Boston Business Leaders Take to the Stage for Shakespeare and Leadership What: Shakespeare and Leadership: A script in hand reading of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus followed by a panel discussion on corporate leadership skills in the 21st Century. Who: Presented by Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, The Boston Chapter of the Federalist Society, & McCarter and English, LLP. When: Thursday, May 24, 6:00 pm Where: Cutler Majestic Theater, 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA Venue Website Tickets: Free and open to the public Producer: Daniel J. Kelly, Partner, McCarter & English, LLP Director: Steve Maler, Founding Artistic Director, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Cast/Panel: Paul Grogan, CEO, The Boston Foundation Richard Holbrook, CEO, Eastern Bank Chris Mayer, Publisher, The Boston Globe James E. Rooney, Executive Director, Massachusetts Convention Center Authority Jim Roosevelt, CEO, Tufts Health Plan. Phyllis R. Yale, Senior Advisor, Bain & Company The evening begins wi… Phone: 617-426-0863. Cost: Free and open to the public. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Green Line, Boylston. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM. The Cutler Majestic Theater 219 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116.

Art and Architecture Tours

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 Mondays at 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.; Fridays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours / City Exploration. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Central Library in Copley Square McKim Building entrance.

Jazz in the Hood with the Fred Woodard Trio

Dudley Fred Woodard on guitar, Akili Jamal Haynes on bass, and Matthew Williams on drums. This is the third concert in a 3-part series that is designed to expose the general public to jazz and build a larger audience for it. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Dudley Branch of the Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119.

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. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

English Conversation group

Dudley Literacy Center A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Roxbury. Type of Event: Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Community Is Us presents the NAACP Rally for Trayvon Martin

Grove Hall Please join us for a screening of the documentary followed by a discussion. Filmmaker Paul Morgan will be in attendance. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library 41 Geneva Avenue Dorchester, MA.

Knitting Group

Jamaica Plain Knitters come join us on Thursday evenings for knitting and conversation. All are welcome. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library 12 Sedgwick Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

ReadBoston Workshop - Storytelling with Young Children

Mattapan Join ReadBoston for this interactive workshop. Explore the art of storytelling with young children using picture books, puppets and songs. Take new ideas back to your program to use immediately. Dinner provided. Raffle prizes. Participants will earn 2 professional development hours. Library: Mattapan. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan 02126.

The Divine Garbo Adult Film Series

South Boston The Divine Garbo Adult Film Series presents Greta Garbo in five of her greatest roles: May 3: Grand Hotel, co-starring John Barrymore May 10: Queen Christina, co-starring John Gilbert May 17: Anna Karenina, co-starring Fredric March May 24: Camille, co-starring Robert Taylor May 31: Ninotchka, co-starring Melvyn Douglas. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM. South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127.

ESL Conversation Group

Brighton An ESL group meets every Monday and Thursday at 6 p.m. Library: Brighton. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library 40 Academy Hill Road Brighton, MA. 02135.

HOW TO HIRE A HOME REPAIR CONTRACTOR

Boston Home Center Having trouble getting started with your home repair project? Home repairs and improvements are a big investment and every homeowner wants to be sure they are getting quality work at a fair price. This free class covers the do's and don'ts of hiring a home repair contractor. You will learn the basic necessary steps to take to find and hire a contractor. Please call the Boston Home Center to register. Phone: 617-635-4663. Contact: The Boston Home Center. Cost: FREE. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM. Boston Public Library/Codman Sq. Branch 690 Washington St Boston, MA 02124. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

Web Start Women - Wrangling HTML & CSS

Public Event 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 where women and girls of all ages can learn, build and code together. This four class series starts at the ground floor of website building. First, we get you set up with the (free) software you’ll need. Then we dig right into HTML, learning about tags and putting together pages. With that behind us, we get fancy by adding style to our pages with CSS and learning the different techniques for creating layouts. Contact: nicole@webstartwomen.com. Cost: $95 (covers all four classes). Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Kendall Square. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Cambridge Innovation Center 1 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142. For more info visit webstartwomen.com.

Creative Writing Group

Central Library This informal group meets every Thursday night to read and discuss their work. All are welcome. There is no preregistration required. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Central Library in Copley Square McKim Conference Room 700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02117.

Intercambio de Idiomas/Spanish-English Language Exchange

Jamaica Plain Join us for a lively conversation group in both English and Spanish. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library 12 Sedgwick Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Pajama Storytime: Counting Sheep

Jamaica Plain Let's count sheep! We'll read stories full of sleepy sheep including The Sheep Fairy. We'll also make our own construction paper sheep with wings or not. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Thursday, May 24, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM. Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library 12 Sedgwick Street Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Masterpiece Lecture Series: Bob Mowry: The Buddhist Chinese Stele

Public Event Isabella Gardner’s collection was surprisingly diverse and largely influenced by her travels across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. These precious objects were painstakingly installed – and often in ways that might surprise 21st century visitors to the museum – with masterworks tucked into intimate nooks waiting to be discovered. Such is the surprising encounter we might have today with the magnificent Chinese Buddhist stele placed in the narrow Chinese Loggia, a poetic space that quietly transitions between exterior landscape and contemplative interior architecture. Robert Mowry, renowned scholar of Chinese art, will explore the dynamic between how this stele can be experienced today and how it was understood in the 6th century. Was it an object that was most significant to a Buddhist monk community and those who commissioned it? Speaking from the visual strength of the object, Mowry will explore the iconography and cultural influences of the stele and share his perspective on why this sculpture ranks amo… Phone: 617.278.5156. Contact: 617.566.1401. Cost: Free with admission. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Green Line E train outbound to the Museum of Fine Arts stop. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Talks & Lectures. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 7:00 PM. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 23 Evans Way Boston, MA 02115. For more info visit www.gardnermuseum.org.

Bring Your Own Improv - Family Friendly Improv Comedy

Bring Your Own Improv (BYOI) is an interactive improv show that welcomes voluntary audience participation! You can participate in one of three ways: Applaud at a scene you like, yell out fantastic suggestions, or if you feel you're ready, jump up and get involved with us on stage!!! Phone: 401.261.7678. Contact: Daniel. Cost: $10.00. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Mt Auburn St @ Longfellow Rd. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Theatre. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. New School of Music 25 Lowell St Cambridge, MA 02138. For more info visit www.bringyourownimprov.com.

127th Boston Pops Festival

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Annual 8-weeks of concerts led by Keith Lockhart; themes include Broadway, Porter, Gershwin, Gospel, Hollywood, Jazz & others. Phone: (617) 266-1492. Cost: Ticket prices vary. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green E Line-Symphony Stop. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Thursday, May 24, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Boston Symphony Hall 301 Massachusetts Ave Boston, MA 02115.

Native Voices: New England Tribal Families

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Explore five thriving New England communities as they work to balance cultural traditions with life in a modern world. The exhibit was built by Boston Children’s Museum and nationally sponsored by The National Endowment for the Humanities and Ocean Spray. Phone: 617-426-6500. Cost: $12. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: South Boston. MBTA: silver line (waterfront). Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Friday, May 25, 2012. Boston Children’s Museum 308 Congress St Boston, MA 02210.

Fitness Walking

Start your morning off right with a bit of fresh air and exercise. Meet up with friends and the Boston Langham hotel for a group walk along the Greenway. http://brev.is/eT83. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Families. Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Blue line to Aquarium. Type of Event: Health / Fitness. Tours / City Exploration. Walks & Races. Friday, May 25, 2012, 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Oliver Street and Surface Road Boston, MA. For more info visit www.rfkgc.org.

Boston City Councils Committee on Government Operations (O'Malley)

City Council Docket #0152 An Ordinance amending CBC 6-2.5.... Detail Posting Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012051506370-7b6efd.pdf. Phone: 617-635-1185. Contact: Christine O'Donnell. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Friday, May 25, 2012, 10:00 AM. Boston City Hall, Iannella Chambers, 5th Flr. 1 Congress St Boston, MA 02201. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

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

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

"Impressions on Paper: Mary Baker Eddy, Writer"

The Library invites you to discover Mary Baker Eddy’s life through her groundbreaking writing. Eddy’s story flies in the face of convention, challenging the constraints of a time when women had few rights or opportunities. By the time of her passing, she was one of the most successful and influential women of her time and a world-renowned writer, speaker, and publisher. Discover all this in "Impressions on Paper." The exhibit also brings Eddy’s Pleasant View study to life, through the original furnishings and objects that surrounded her. From a her messy desk with its clock and candy dish to a specially ordered platform rocking chair, visitors are invited to peek into the study of a dedicated and celebrated writer. Phone: 617-450-7000. Cost: Free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Symphony. Type of Event: Exhibit. Friday, May 25, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The Mary Baker Eddy Library 200 Massachusetts Ave Boston, MA 02115. For more info visit www.mbelibrary.org.

Computer Basics and Job Readiness

Dudley Literacy Center Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Friday, May 25, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Dudley Literacy Center of the Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury, MA 02119.

ESL Intermediate 1 English Class

Dudley Literacy Center This is an ESL Intermediate 1 English class for people with high-beginning to intermediate English comprehension. Class size is limited. Registration is required. To register and for more information, please visit us, or call 617-859-2446, or email mmurray@bpl.org. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy. Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Friday, May 25, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Dudley Literacy Center of the Boston Public Library 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 25, 2012, 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 / Literacy. Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Friday, May 25, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134.

Laptop Training

South Boston Learn the basics of computer use. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). Friday, May 25, 2012, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM. South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 646 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127.

My Life, My Health

West End My Life My Health: a six week program for those who deal with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes or high blood pressure. Caregivers are encouraged to participate. Weekly action plans are used to motivate participants to take important steps toward self management. Topics include techniques to reduce stress, improve diet and fitness, better breathing, pain and fatigue management and better communication. This begins Friday May 4th, 10:00am-12:00 pm. An Information Session will be held on Friday, April 20th at 10:00 am. Sponsored and Led by ABCD Elder Services. For more information contact Lizbeth Castrillon, 617-348-6784 or lizbeth.castrillon@bostonabcd.org. Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: Health / Fitness. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Friday, May 25, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. West End Branch Boston Public Library 151 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114.

Caravan Puppets: Timeless Tales

Charlestown Join Caravan Puppets for a delightful puppet show featuring classic tales from around the world, such as The Chicken’s Egg, Anansi and the Phantom Food, and The Fox and the Grapes. Solo puppeteer Jonathan Keezing has been performing at schools, museums, libraries, and major festivals throughout the United States and Japan since 1991. Library: Charlestown. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Story Time. Theatre. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, May 25, 2012, 10:00 AM. Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library 179 Main Street Charlestown. For more info visit www.caravanpuppets.com.

Reading Readiness Story Time Program

Faneuil Reading Readiness is a story time in which we will explore concepts that are necessary for a child to read. Each week we’ll share stories and play educational puzzles and games. Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, May 25, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library 419 Faneuil Street Brighton, MA.

Pre-School Storybook Films

Grove Hall Preschoolers are welcome to watch beloved classic stories spring to life on the big screen with four short films. Meet in the Grove Hall Children's Activity Room. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, May 25, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library 41 Geneva Avenue Dorchester, MA.

Preschool Films

Lower Mills Come in and watch short films for preschoolers. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, May 25, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM. Lower Mills Branch Boston Public Library 27 Richmond Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Toddler Films

Mattapan Bring your toddlers to the library to watch film's based on their favorite stories and more. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Families. Friday, May 25, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Alice B. Yancey Meeting Room Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan 02126.

Babysing -- Spring Session

Adams Street Songs, puppets and rhymes, with a wee story for the very young. For children ages 8 - 18 months. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult participation required -- great time for actively playing with your baby. Library: Adams. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, May 25, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Adams Street Branch Boston Public Library 690 Adams Street Dorchester, MA 02122.

Preschool Story Time

Codman Square Every story time has three stories on a theme and a craft. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, May 25, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library 690 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Copley Square Farmers Market

Public Event The time that is awaited all winter long is here—the opening of the Copley Square Farmers Market on Tuesday, May 15. Approximately 20 vendors will be on hand on opening day offering local and seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, jams & jellies, cheese, meats, and much more. There will be local produce from Atlas Farms, Siena Farms, Silverbrook Farm, and others; baked goods from Danish Pastry House and Sofra; roasted nuts from Fastachi; fresh mozzarella from Fiore Di Nonno; and primo sandwiches from Iggy’s Bread. The hours of the market are 11:00am – 6:00pm every Tuesday and Friday. Mass Farmers Markets is the only non-profit organization providing support for all farmers markets across Massachusetts. In addition to managing the Copley Square, Central Square (Cambridge), and Davis Square (Somerville) markets, Mass Farmers Markets provides management and marketing resources to 250+ farmers markets around the state, and acts as fiscal agent for all SNAP and Bounty Bucks payments, doing its part to… Cost: FREE to browse. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Copley Station. Type of Event: Farmer's Market. Friday, May 25, 2012, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Copley Square, Boston, MA 02116 607 Boylston St Boston, MA 02116.

Greenway Carousel

May-October Greenway Carousel Sunday – Thursday: 11:00-9:00pm Friday – Saturday: 11:00am-11:00pm Wharf District Parks: State St & Atlantic Ave (617) 292-0020 www.rfkgc.org www.hellogreenway.org. Phone: (617) 292-0020. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Blue line to Aquarium. Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Friday, May 25, 2012, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. State Street Boston, MA. For more info visit www.hellogreenway.org.

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 Mondays at 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays at 11 a.m.; Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.; Fridays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours / City Exploration. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Friday, May 25, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Boston Public Library Central Library in Copley Square 700 Boylston Street.

Children's Films

Readers Park Concert Series

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Come relax at café tables, enjoy free WiFi service, and take in the scene every Wednesday through Saturday as the Downtown Boston BID hosts a variety of musical acts. Phone: 617-482-2139. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Red & Orange line to Downtown Crossing, Green line to Park St. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Friday, May 25, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Readers Park 5 School Street Pl Boston, MA 02119. For more info visit www.bostonbid.org.

Ward Boss Lomasney

Martin Lomasney Legend & Wit Live on in New Exhibit (May 15 - August 4, 2012) Ward Boss Lomasney, a new show at the West End Museum, commemorates the legendary status of Martin Lomasney, the undisputed boss of Boston’s Ward 8 (later Ward 5, then Ward 3 under re-districting) from about 1885 until his death in 1933. Reproductions of W. Norman Ritchie’s political cartoons from the Boston Post and others from the Boston Globe will be on display together with graphic panels featuring related articles and Lomasney’s most renowned quotes, including “Don't write when you can talk. Don't talk when you can nod your head.” (Download Lomasney photos and drawings here.) The show runs in the Members Gallery and is curated by West End Museum Executive Director Duane Lucia. The exhibit reception takes place on June 16 at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Guests will enjoy light refreshments, including the “Ward Eight”—a cocktail created in 1898 at Locke-Ober in honor of Lomasney’s election to the state legisla… Phone: 617-723-2125. Contact: Duane Lucia. Cost: Free. Neighborhood: West End. MBTA: Orange line (North Station). Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Exhibit. Historical. Friday, May 25, 2012, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The West End Museum 150 Staniford St Boston, MA 02114. For more info visit www.thewestendmuseum.org.

Downtown Boston Brass Strolling Musicians

Ongoing A strolling quartet of two trumpets, a trombone, and tuba will entertain the lunchtime crowds with a selection of all-time favorites. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Red & Orange line to Downtown Crossing, Green line to Park St. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Friday, May 25, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Downtown Crossing 59 Temple Pl Boston, MA 02111. For more info visit www.bostonbid.org.

Boston Transportation Department

City Clerk Detail Agenda Attached http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityclerk/docs/SKMBT_42012051107150-6f8797.pdf. Phone: 617-635-4680. Contact: Daniel Nuzzo. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Friday, May 25, 2012, 2:00 PM. Boston City Hall, Room #801, 8th Flr. 1 Congress St Boston, MA 02201.

Computer Buying 101

Central Library Class will cover what to look for when purchasing a new computer. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Friday, May 25, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Central Library in Copley Square Training Lab 700 Boylston Street.

Teen Advisory Council

Central Library Plan programs for the Teen Room, have fun and make new friends, all at the same time. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Friday, May 25, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street 02116 Teen Room. For more info visit www.bpl.org.

SINTONÍA MATERIAL

Arts, Tourism & Special Events La Galería at Villa Victoria Center for the Arts. Phone: (617) 927-1737. Cost: FREE. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Orangle Line-Tufts Medical Center. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Friday, May 25, 2012, 3:00 PM – Saturday, June 30, 2012, 6:00 PM. Villa Victoria Center for The Arts 85 W Newton St Boston, MA 02118. For more info visit www.villavictoriaarts.org.

Tween Knitting Club

Grove Hall Tweens and Teens are invited to join Rosa in learning all about knitting. Materials will be provided to learn basic patterns and create cool designs. Registration required. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Friday, May 25, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library 41 Geneva Avenue Dorchester, MA.

Caravan Puppets: Timeless Tales

West End Join Caravan Puppets for a delightful puppet show featuring classic tales from around the world, such as The Chicken’s Egg, Anansi and the Phantom Food, and The Fox and the Grapes. Solo puppeteer Jonathan Keezing has been performing at schools, museums, libraries, and major festivals throughout the United States and Japan since 1991. Library: West End. Type of Event: Story Time. Theatre. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, May 25, 2012, 3:00 PM. West End Branch Boston Public Library 151 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114. For more info visit www.caravanpuppets.com.

Knitting Club

Codman Square Vashti Massaquoi of Inspiring Young Role Models for Empowerment (IYME) will teach a knitting class for school aged children twice a week until the end of the school year. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, May 25, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library 690 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124.

Glass Fridays

Public Event Are you 21+ and interested in trying new things!? On the last Friday of every month Diablo welcomes you to an evening full of glass and wine! This event is perfect for a night out with friends, a fun date, or a way to meet new friends. Spend three hours in one of our studios to experience an introductory taste of working with hot glass in either glassblowing ($95) or bead-making ($75). Have fun learning new skills, making a glass keepsake of your own. Afterwards, you are invited to watch a glassblowing demonstration by our talented glass artists while socializing with the other attendees and a glass of wine! 6:30 – 9:00 Workshop (You play with glass!) 9:00 – 9:30 Glassblowing demonstration with wine and talk. Space is limited! Call now to reserve your spot! Phone: 6174427444. Contact: Doris Martinez. Cost: $75-$95. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Roxbury Crossing (train stop and 66 bus). Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Arts (Performing). Arts (Visual). Food & Dining. Friday, May 25, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Diablo Glass School 123 Terrace St Boston, MA 02120. For more info visit www.diabloglassschool.com.

Glass Fridays at Diablo

Public Event Are you 21+ and interested in trying new things!? On the last Friday of every month Diablo welcomes you to an evening full of glass and wine! This event is perfect for a night out with friends, a fun date, or a way to meet new friends. Spend three hours in one of our studios to experience an introductory taste of working with hot glass in either glassblowing ($95) or bead-making ($75). Have fun learning new skills, making a glass keepsake of your own. Afterwards, you are invited to watch a glassblowing demonstration by our talented glass artists while socializing with the other attendees and a glass of wine! 6:30 – 9:00 Workshop (You play with glass!) 9:00 – 9:30 Glassblowing demonstration with wine and talk. Space is limited! Call now to reserve your spot! Phone: 6174427444. Contact: Doris Martinez. Cost: $75-$95. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Roxbury Crossing (train stop and 66 bus). Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Arts (Performing). Arts (Visual). Food & Dining. Social Networking. Friday, May 25, 2012, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Diablo Glass School 123 Terrace St Boston, MA 02120. For more info visit www.diabloglassschool.com.

127th Boston Pops Festival

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Annual 8-weeks of concerts led by Keith Lockhart; themes include Broadway, Porter, Gershwin, Gospel, Hollywood, Jazz & others. Phone: (617) 266-1492. Cost: Ticket prices vary. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green E Line-Symphony Stop. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Concerts / Live Music. Friday, May 25, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Boston Symphony Hall 301 Massachusetts Ave Boston, MA 02115.

RIBS CD Release Party

Public Event The CD release show for RIBS' second EP, Russian Blood. "Kiss," the first single off the release, can be heard at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMzsT2cjrdg The concert features RIBS, the Connecticut-based Suicide Dolls, and Berklee electronic duo The Yoga Girls, and takes place at TT the Bear's Place in Cambridge on Friday, May 25th. Doors open are at 8:30pm. Self-released, self-produced, and self-recorded, RIBS has been called "Rock's great new hope" by the Boston Phoenix, "one of the most outstanding new acts in Boston right now," by Ryan's Smashing Life. The Boston Globe said: "There are cement-grinding atmospherics out of Trent Reznor's playbook and canyon banshee wails echoed from long-lost U2 anthems. 'Russian Blood' is thoroughly DIY—mixed at [Keith] Freund's apartment, recorded in their practice space—but it carries itself like a really big deal." RIBS has been featured on WFNX and WZLX, as well as the video game Rock Band. Phone: (617) 492-0082. Contact: TT the Bear's Place. Cost: $10.00. Audience: College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Red/Central Square. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Friday, May 25, 2012, 8:30 PM – Saturday, May 26, 2012, 12:30 AM. TT the Bear's 10 Brookline St Cambridge, MA 02139. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Friday Night Salsa

Public Event 9:00-10:00 Beginner & Intermediate salsa lessons. No partner required. Beginners very welcome. Note: Salsa dance party from 10pm - 1am. Phone: (617) 312-6464. Contact: Johnny Giraldo. Cost: $12. Audience: Adults. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Central Square. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Friday, May 25, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, May 26, 2012, 1:00 AM. Havana Club 288 Green St Cambridge, MA 02139-3312. For more info visit havanaclubsalsa.com.