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Boston Globe
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Five things to do around Boston, June 23-29
Wednesday In Step Dance like a diva with Free Salsa Lessons at the Great American Beer Hall in Medford. Come with a partner or meet someone on the dance floor to learn the basics. Food and drinks — including over 30 craft beers — will be available for purchase. For ages 21-plus; from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reserve free tickets at Advertisement Wednesday Love Story Write your own happily ever after at So You Want to Write a Romance Novel. Author and literary agent Maggie Cooper will lead a romance-writing boot camp from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Arts at the Armory in Somerville. Start by learning the basics, such as how to structure a love story. Then, overcome writer's block and connect with fellow romance lovers through group freewriting exercises. $40. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Thursday-Sunday The Next Act Discover New England's best new plays at the Boston New Works Festival. Seven plays and musicals by local playwrights will be showcased at the annual celebration. This year's stories include enemies-to-lovers romance, cutthroat reality competitions, tributes to LGBTQ activism, and more. Staged readings and mainstage productions take place between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the Calderwood Pavilion and the Boston Center for the Arts. $25 per play. Advertisement Saturday Folk Tales Enjoy live folk, bluegrass, country, rock, and more at the annual New England Americana Festival. Watch 14 bands from across the Northeast as they perform on two outdoor stages at Medfield's Bellforge Arts Center. Plus, mingle with fellow fans at the event's food trucks and full bar. From 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission. Share your event news. Send information on Boston-area happenings at least three weeks in advance to week@ Adelaide Parker can be reached at
CBS News
28-02-2025
- General
- CBS News
Weekend To Do List: Maple sugaring, vegan market and Dine Out Boston
As March begins, check out events for maple sugaring season in Massachusetts, as well as a vegan market and celebrating restaurants in Boston. Maple Magic Pancake Breakfast in Natick It's officially maple sugaring season in New England - get in on this tasty time of winter with a special breakfast in Natick on Saturday! Head to Memorial Elementary School for the annual Maple Magic Pancake Breakfast. There's a community fair, raffle and of course, all you can eat pancakes with local syrup from the Natick Community Organic Farm. You can also head to the farm after to learn more about maple sugaring. The sweet day kicks off at 8:30 a.m. When: Saturday March 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Where: Memorial Elementary School, 107 Eliot St., Natick Click here for more information and to get tickets Vegan Market in Somerville A vegan market takes over the Arts at the Armory in Somerville on Sunday. It's a great chance to learn more about being plant-based in 2025! From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., explore more than 30 vegan vendors with delicious vegan food, treats and even art and apothecary products. Click here for more information Dine Out Boston Dine Out Boston kicked off Sunday and is celebrating 25 years of the annual culinary event. For the first time in the program's history, 200 restaurants will have dining specials for three weeks for diners to enjoy. In partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, it's a chance to support local eateries and savor delicious meals. Check it out through March 15!
