Category: Events

Events for adults, families and kids in Newton, MA.

The Street Sidewalk Sale Aug 1

THE STREET HOSTS ITS FIRST
SUMMER SIDEWALK SALE
on SATURDAY AUGUST 1, 2015
LIVE MUSIC AND UP TO 70% OFF DESIGNER GOODS
WHEN: Saturday August 1, 2015 from 10am-8pm (Rain Date Sunday August 2, 2015 from 12pm-6pm)

WHERE: The Street, 55 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill;www.thestreetchestnuthill.com

WHAT: The Street, the region’s leading outdoor shopping destination with a collection of 40 shops and restaurants that are both nationally and locally loved, is hosting the ultimate summer sale. For a complete day of shopping and entertainment, The Street will also be offering live music and kid-friendly activities. The Sidewalk Sale is part of Summertime at The Street, a seasonal celebration with over 150 different forms of free entertainment, that takes place throughout the summer.

Here is a sneak peek of just a few of the great sales and offerings to be found at The Street’s Summer Sidewalk Sale:

Portobello Road: This 2015 “Best of Boston” winner will offer 50-70% off designer clothing and 50% off select home goods

Vince, Intermix, Calypso St. Barth & Splendid: Exclusive discounts on select designer merchandise from these top high-fashion stores

MiniLuxe: The award-winning nail spa, which will soon arrive at The Street, will be hosting an outdoor pop-up in the late-afternoon with color refreshers (polish changes)

Ku De Ta: The locally owned women’s boutique will offer 20% off store wide, 30% off designer denim, and sale merchandise discounted at 50%-70%

Polarn O. Pyret: The chic children’s clothing store will offer savings of up to 70% off; some items will be marked down to just $5

skoah: The award-winning skin care line and spa will offer complimentary hand massages and treatments as well as a sale on select products

Polkadog Bakery: This “Best of Boston 2015” winner will offer 20% off best selling polkadog treats, samples and goodie bags for pups

City Sports: The sporting goods store will offer an additional 20% off clearance items for Men, Women and Youth in apparel and footwear

July 29, 2015
Fiddlehead Theatre in Dorchester 21st Season

Fiddlehead Theatre Company Announces 21st Season

*All Performances at The Strand Theatre *

Meg Fofonoff and Stacey Stephens, Co-Producing Artistic Directors of Fiddlehead Theatre Company, the resident theatre company of Boston’s historic Strand Theatre, announce four groundbreaking productions during their biggest season in a continued partnership with Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston.

The season will open with the classic West Side Story from Oct 16-25, 2015; followed by Disney’s The Little Mermaid from Nov 17-Dec 6; 2015; the hit Broadway sensation RENT will run from Feb 5-21, 2016, and the season will close with the timeless classic Show Boat April 22-May 1, 2016.

All productions will take place at The Strand Theatre (543 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA), accompanied by a full live orchestra including an unprecedented 32 piece ensemble for West Side Story. Season subscriptions are available; single adult tickets for each 2015-2016 show are $25-$45. To purchase tickets for Fiddlehead’s 2015-2016 season, or for more information about group and student discounts visit www.fiddleheadtheatre.com, or call 617-514-6497.

Fiddlehead Theatre Company’s 2015- 2016 Main Stage Season at The Strand
Fiddlehead Theatre Company will present four of the most beloved musicals of all time. These musical classics featuring ethnically diverse casts, explore themes of race, discrimination and love.

West Side Story

October 16-25, 2015

Six performances over 2 weekends – Fri & Sat 8:00 pm; Sun 2 pm

Leonard Bernstein’s soaring music brings to life the retelling of Shakespeare’s most romantic love story, Romeo and Juliet. Set against the gang violence of New City in the late 1950’s, West Side Story tells the tale of two star-crossed lovers who families’ heritage and prejudice brings their love to a tragic end. Featuring Arthur Laurent’s book and Stephen Sondheim lyrics in such classic songs as “Tonight,” “Maria” and “Somewhere,” this is a show for all ages. West Side Story is based on a conception of Jerome Robbins. Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Entire original production directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens. West Side Story is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54^th St., New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax212-397-4684. www.MTIShows.com

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

November 27^th– December 6^th 2015

Extended run for families! 9 Performances over 2 weeks: Tues, Weds, Thurs at 7:30 pm; Fri & Sat at 8 pm; Sun at 2 pm

Based on Disney’s animated film, The Little Mermaid tells the story of a young mermaid who falls in love with a human prince. When forbidden by her father to go above water, she makes a Faustian bargain with an unscrupulous sea witch so that she can meet her prince. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this show featuring “Under the Sea,” and “Kiss the Girl” by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, Book by Doug Wright. Based on Hans Christian Anderson Story and the Disney film produces by Howard Ashman and John Musker, and written and directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. Originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. Disney’s The Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54^th St., New York, NY 10019. Phone 212-541-4684 Fax 212-397-4684. www.MTIShows.com

Jonathan Larson’s Rent – 20^th Anniversary Celebration in 2016!

February 5-21, 2016

Nine performances over 3 weekends: Fri & Sat at 8 pm; Sun at 2 pm

Jonathan Larson’s Rent, inspired by Puccini’s La Boheme, tells the story of a year in the life of friends living the Bohemian life in New York City’s East Village. The story centers on Mark and Roger, two roommates; while a former tragedy has made Roger numb to life. Mark tries to capture it through his attempts to make a film. In the year that follows, the group deals with love, loss, AIDS and modern day life in one truly powerful story. Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, Musical arrangements by Steve Skinner, original concept /additional lyrics Billy Aronson, Musical supervision and additional arrangements Tim Weil, Dramaturg Lynn Thomson. Rent was originally produced in New York, by New York Theater Workshop and on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon and New York Theatre Workshop. Rent is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54^thSt., New York, NY 10019. Phone212-541-4684 Fax 212-397-4684. www.MTIShows.com

Show Boat

April 22– May 1^st 2016

Six performances over 2 weekends: Fri & Sat at 8 pm; Sun at 2 pm

Show Boat, with music by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, is based on Edna Ferber’s bestselling novel. The musical follows the lives of the performers, stagehands and dock workers on the Cotton Blossom, a Mississippi River show boat, over forty years, from 1887-1927. Its themes include racial prejudice and enduring love. The musical features classic songs such as “Ol’Man River,” and “Bill.” Music by Jerome Kern. Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, based on the novel “Show Boat” by Edna Ferber. Show Boat is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com.

Tickets

Single adult tickets for each 2015-2016 show are $25-$45. Group rates and season subscriptions tickets are available. Special rates for Dorchester residents. To purchase tickets for Fiddlehead’s 2015-2016 season, or for more information about community partnerships and educational programming, visit www.fiddleheadtheatre.com, or call 617-514-6497.

About Fiddlehead Theatre Company
Fiddlehead Theatre Company is the resident theater company of the historic Strand Theater located in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Since its inception in 1993, Fiddlehead Theatre Company has been dedicated to producing professional theater experiences for the greater Boston community, and educating local youth in the theater arts. Fiddlehead’s partnership with the City of Boston designating the company as residents of the Strand Theatre has placed the award winning theater company on the forefront of Boston’s regional theater community. Named after the fantastical fiddlehead fern found in fairy-tales and symbolic of imagination, Fiddlehead Theatre Company is committed to producing theater that uplifts the spirit while engaging audiences in provocative social issues, motivating and energizing their audiences to renew their commitment to community, and instilling hope for a better tomorrow. Visit fiddleheadtheatre.com for information about upcoming shows, cast biographies and ticketing information. Like us on Facebook atfacebook.com/FiddleheadTheatreCompany and on Twitter @FiddleheadTheat.

July 14, 2015
New Series Casting Couples & Their BFFs

HEY LADIES!! Do you HATE your boyfriend’s best friend? Is your boyfriend being dragged down by the company he keeps? Is your relationship being ruined because of a friend in your man’s life?!

FELLAS! You love your bros, but is your girlfriend getting on your case about your friends? Is your girl annoyed by who you hang out with? Is your relationship suffering because your girlfriend and best friend can’t get along?

A major new series is looking for couples ages 18-30 in which the girls wish their boyfriend would find better friends!! If a friendship is putting a strain on your relationship that you want to fix, let us know!!

Contact CASTING@DIGALLC.COM TODAY!!

July 13, 2015
Win Life-Changing Amount of Money

Casting New NBC Game Show in Boston

NBC has teamed up with All-Star LeBron James for a game show that gives dynamic & deserving pairs of 2 (siblings, married couples, cousins, etc.) the chance to compete for life-changing, enormous cash prize.

It’s a simple game. No physical ability necessary. Some trivia (multiple choice) and a lot of luck involved.

All dynamic & deserving teams of 2 to come out to our open call this Saturday, July 11th, at the Vanderbilt Kitchen & Bar from 10am to 4pm.

105 Water St, Boston, MA 02109

Interested pairs should sign up for a specific time at the open call by going here.

Interested in more? Here’s a news article with some more information about the show for NBC.

The NBC game show marks James’ latest foray into TV. He’s also an executive producer on Starz’s Survivor’s Remorse, a comedy inspired by his life that will head into its second season this year.

July 8, 2015
July Events at The Street

SPECIAL ONE TIME EVENT IN JULY:
Sunday July 12, 2015 from 2pm-4pm
Players will battle it out at The Street’s handsome, custom-made ping-pong table for the chance to win a Golden Paddle, Shake Shack gift cards and Shake Shack swag. Advance registration within Shake Shack is advised.

WEEKLY EVENTS IN JULY:
Kid-Friendly Fun: Every Tuesday Afternoon from 3pm-5pm
Keeping the kids entertained all summer long, are such activities as a Tea Party with DAVIDsTEA + Treat Cupcake Bar, Face Painting and Balloon Animals with Art on The Spot, Supper Soccer Stars, Out of This World Fun with Healthworks Kids Club, Polarn O. Pyret Photo Booth and even
Little Oms Yoga

Street Sweat: Cardio Resistant Training Fit-Camp Every Tuesday Evening from 6pm-7pm
Led by TriJake Fitness

Street Sweat: Freestyle Fitness Every Wednesday Morning from 9:30am-10:15am and Saturday Morning from 10:30am – 11:30am
Led by Ron Merryman MOVE Fitness

Street Sweat: #WorkoutWednesday Every Wednesday Evening from 6:30pm-7:30pm
Led by Healthworks Fitness Center

Street Sweat: Strollfit Every Thursday Morning from 9:30am-10:30am
Led by Baby Boot Camp

Acoustic Evenings: Every Thursday Evening from 6pm-8:30pm
With artists like Box of Birds and The Grown-Up Noise in genres ranging from Indie Folk Rock to Pop

Live Music with Berklee College of Music’s Summer in the City Series: Every Sunday Afternoon from 12pm-2pm
With artists like Honeysuckle, Foreign Hues and V Blackburn in genres ranging from Latin Jazz to Folk Rock to Bluegrass

Yoga on the Green: Every Sunday 10am-11am
All classes taught by lululemon athletica instructors

July 7, 2015
Win Boston Pops VIP 4th & Boston Getaway

The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular and Red Sox games at Fenway Park are iconic summer experiences in Boston. The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism and partners are giving away the chance for winners to be VIPs at each of these, and we think your readers would love the chance to win. Details for both sweepstakes are below. Please let me know if I can send any additional info or images.

Boston Pops Spectacular VIP 4th of July 2015 Sweepstakes

Four front-row VIP tickets to the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday, July 4

Must enter by July 1; winner selected July 2

Enter here.

Epic Summer Getaway in Boston Sweepstakes

VIP NESN Ballpark Experience, including watching batting practice on the field, a personalized tour of the park, and the opportunity to meet NESN’s announcers in the broadcast booth

Overnight stay at The Lenox Hotel

Dinner for two at City Table

Must enter by July 12; winner will be selected on July 13

Enter here.

July 2, 2015
Boston Seafood Festival Aug 2nd

Boston Seafood Festival, benefitting the Boston Fisheries Foundation is August 2nd, all day at the Boston Fish Pier.

The Boston Seafood Festival will be returning to the fish pier for a family-oriented and educational day of fun and fresh seafood! The festival is now in its fourth year.

Purchase tickets here.

June 28, 2015
Newton Highlands Village Day

Newton Highlands Village Day

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Lincoln Street between Walnut and Chester

Live Music, Fun Run Food, Rides, Prize Drawing. Silent Auction, …and more!

June 6, 2015
Nonantum Village Day

Nonantum Village Day

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Nonantum Village, 393 Watertown Street, Newton MA 02458

The Nonantum Village Day festivities are on Sunday, June 7th from 11:30AM to 3PM.

The opening ceremony is at the Coletti-Magni Park at 393 Watertown street, Newton MA 02458, it will begin at 11:30AM. The event is held rain or shine.

The mayor of newton will be attending and presenting awards to local businesses and organizations. The event will have fun activities for families and kids with free entertainment and activities. Food vendors will be available, too.

June 5, 2015
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Fundraiser

Live at The Lyric!

Fundraiser

Join us for a night of comedy featuring Jimmy Tingle!

You’ve seen him on The Tonight Show, on 60 Minutes, on HBO and even PBS. Now you can see Jimmy Tingle Live at The Lyric!

Silent Auction

Be sure to check out our exciting Silent Auction before the show and during intermission. Items include vouchers and gift certificates from your favorite local restaurants and venues, sport memorabilia, Disney Park Hopper passes and much more!

All proceeds will benefit Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly’s programs to reduce loneliness and isolation among the elderly.

The Details

Where:

The Lyric Stage

140 Clarendon St

Boston, MA 02116

When:

Thursday July 16th at 7:30pm

Tickets

Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online here or by calling The Lyric’s

box office at 617-585-5678

June 2, 2015