Free things to do in Boston this week: disco roller skating, movies, run clubs, and more
ALL IN THE KNEES
Find your rhythm with bachata, a type of social dance with roots in the Dominican Republic, at Castle Island Brewing Co. in South Boston. Expect a playlist featuring tracks by Latin music artists likeJuan Luis Guerra and Romeo Santos at this free dance night.
Jan. 29, 7-10 p.m.
10 Old Colony Ave.
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Visitors at the Harvard Natural History Museum in the Earth & Planetary Sciences gallery.
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SCIENCE RULES
Break free from a cold snap with the Harvard Museum of Natural History's ArtsThursdays: Winter Glow event, where curious minds can visit the space during a free night of crafts, exhibits, and performances. On display will be
Jan. 30, 5-9 p.m.
26 Oxford St., Cambridge.
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RUN WILD
For those sticking to their New Year's fitness resolutions, there are plenty of ways to get active without the expense of a running club or membership. To keep the community moving, Marathon Sports has organized a Winter Warrior Challenge in partnership with comedian and running influencer
Registration via
required. Jan. 29, 6 p.m.
1654 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge.
SWEET SING-ALONG
Singer and music teacher Jeff Jam will be performing children's songs at the Boston Public Market; a way for kids to decompress on the weekends while adults get their farmers' market on. Jam is a Massachusetts-based performer and hosts the catchy, sing-along-able, weekly showcase with his acoustic guitar.
Feb. 2, 10:15 a.m.
The Nook, Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St.
Families attend a Jeff Jam concert at the Boston Public Market.
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GET GROOVY
As much as we all may try to fight it, disco is not dead yet. Celebrating the funky '70s genre is MassArt Boston's production organization, Eventworks. The student-led group will host House of Spin, a roller skating party where disco lovers can listen to their favorite tunes as they attempt to maintain their balance. Skate rentals will be available for free — that is, unless you want to BYOW, bring your own wheels.
Jan. 31, 8-11 p.m.
MassArt Pozen Center, 10 Tetlow St.
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MOVIE MAGIC
It's far too cold to stargaze, but the Museum of Science's Omni Theaters is offering discounted tickets to those who want to look to the skies. Their five-story domed theater screens dynamic IMAX and enhanced films like 'Cities of the Future,' which explores real-life innovations-in-development, including flying vehicles.
Check the museum's website for times and prices. $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $8 for kids. Museum of Science, 1 Science Parkk.
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