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Five things to do around Boston, Aug. 11-17
Wednesday
Dive Into Music
The Boston Landmarks Orchestra and the New England Aquarium are bringing the ocean to life through music! In the groups' latest collaboration, Debussy & Music of the Sea, the 19th-century French composer's
La Mer
will set the tone for the evening. 7 p.m. at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell. Free.
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Friday
Double-Duty Art
Converse with creatives at the Mills Gallery Opening Reception for its two latest exhibitions. The Boston gallery, at 551 Tremont Street, will feature
Paradise/Mash-Up: Andrae Green,
which celebrates the history of the Jamaican diaspora; and
Spiritual Technologies: V. Nico D'Entremont,
a look at intergenerational trauma, starting at 6 p.m. Both are on view through November 8. Stop next door from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. for the Boston Center for the Arts Open House, where artists in residence will share their work. Free; RSVP at
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Saturday
Splash and Dash
Bring the family to soak up the sun — and enjoy a run. DCR Carson Beach will host the 11th annual Kids Day at the Boston Triathlon, starting at 1 p.m. Kiddos ages 7-15 are invited to race in a 100- or 200-yard swim, followed by a 1K run, while ages 6 and younger can take part in a 100-yard run. Registration is free at
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Saturday-Sunday
Listen Up!
Poetry lovers, get ready: the Boston Poetry Marathon is happening again this year. The event starts Saturday from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (or later) and continues Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Community Church of Boston in Copley Square. The public is invited as each of the 100-plus poets has seven minutes to read their work. Free, but donations are welcome.
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