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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. Advertisement Visitors at the Harvard Natural History Museum in the Earth & Planetary Sciences gallery. Julieta Sarmiento/EJSP Visual 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. Advertisement 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. Boston Public Market 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. Deals & steals 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. Advertisement Marianna Orozco can be reached at