Upcoming Events
"The Preservation Movement: Then & Now" at the Adams Gallery
December 14, 2009 to March 15, 2010
In honor of Historic New England’s centennial, the Adams Gallery presents The Preservation Movement Then and Now. The exhibition, organized by Historic New England, traces the history of the preservation movement in New England. The catalyst: an unsuccessful effort in 1863 to save the Hancock House, which was built in 1737 on Beacon Hill. It later was home to patriot John Hancock, he of the famous signature.
email adamsgallery@suffolk.edu for more info.
For more information: http://www.suffolk.edu/offices/32711.html"The Lion King" at the Boston Opera House
February 16, 2010 to March 21, 2010
Experience the phenomenon. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you've ever heard. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. See the Tony® Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls "a landmark event in entertainment." The New York Times says, "There is simply nothing else like it."
Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you'll remember forever. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice's Oscar winning song "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and "Circle of Life."
For more information: http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/baa.Site/City.aspx?CityId=1372&EngId=4708Horses in the Pews: Old South Meeting House and the Siege of Boston
March 11, 2010
12:15 p.m.
Between April 19, 1775 and March 17, 1776, Boston was under siege by local militia men, as British troops struggled to maintain power in the colony. Join the education staff of the Old South Meeting House and learn about the final days of the American Revolution in Boston. Hear about how every day Bostonian’s struggled to survive and how Old South Meeting House suffered under the occupation of Her Majesty’s 17th Regiment of Light Dragoons.
$5; Free for members.
For more information: http://www.osmh.orgWalkBoston Annual Meeting and Celebration (60 State Street)
March 11, 2010
4:15 p.m.
At 4:15 p.m., WalkBoston cofounder Ann Hershfang will conduct a tour through the South End. At 5:30 p.m., the annual meeting/20th anniversary party starts. The meeting/party will be held at the WilmerHale offices at 60 State Street, 26th Floor. Suggested donations are $20-$100. Please call 617-367-9255 for more information.
For more information: http://www.walkboston.org/"Don Giovanni" at the Cutler Majestic Theatre
March 12, 2010 to March 14, 2010
Opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
John Greer conducting from continuo.
Marciem Bazell, guest director.
Featuring the faculty and student resources of New England conservatory of Music.
Tickets: $16-$20
Call 1-800-233-3123 for more info
For more information: http://www.maj.org/events/2010/Don_Giovanni.cfmJohn Valby at the Wilbur Theatre
March 12, 2010
10 p.m.
Musical comedian John Valby aka "Dr. Dirty" performs at the Wilbur. This is an 18+ show
Tickets: $15
Call 1-800-745-3000 for more info.
For more information: http://www.thewilburtheatre.comMusic at the Meeting House: New England Conservatory Concert Series
March 12, 2010
12:15 p.m.
The New England Conservatory and Old South Meeting House present FREE performances by some of Boston's most gifted musicians.
For more information: http://www.osmh.orgWine Classes at Bin 26 enoteca
March 15, 2010
6 p.m.
Dessert Wines that Please the Palette
Tickets: $35
Please contact 617-723-5939 for more info and to RSVP.
For more information: http://www.bin26.com/Tuesday in the Tasting Room: Wine Tasting at Ivy
March 16, 2010
6:00 p.m.
Ivy's monthly wine tasting series "Tuesday in the Tasting Room" kicked off the 2010 season with a fabulous French wine tasting on February 23. This month, the fun continues at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16th, with a Merlot tasting. If you've seen the movie "Sideways," then you'll be familiar with the varietal Ivy is showcasing...
For more information: http://www.ivyrestaurantgroup.com/Joseph P. Kennedy Presents: His Hollywood Years
March 18, 2010
12:15 p.m.
Hear a star-studded tale of how personal greed, business genius and perfect timing led Joseph Kennedy, patriarch of the Kennedy family, to make his fortune in moviemaking. Author Cari Beauchamp sheds light on this remarkable story in her book "Meet Joseph P. Kennedy." Learn how Kennedy changed the business of moviemaking, and how he took what he learned to turn himself and his family into international celebrities.
$5; Free for Old South Meeting House members
For more information: http://www.osmh.org/default.aspxRed Line Yarn Crawl
March 20, 2010
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
The Red Line Yarn Crawl links three popular yarn shops: Windsor Button, located at 35 Temple Place in Downtown Crossing (near Park Street or Downtown Crossing T stops); Minds Eye Yarns, 22 White Street, Cambridge (near Porter Square T stop) and Stitch House, 846 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester (near JFK T stop). In addition to their fantastic yarn selections, participating shops will offer special events, discounts, coupons and prizes!
Windsor Button will host a "Rowan Yarn Tasting" from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. This free event is a wonderful opportunity to try knitting with a variety of Rowan yarns. Call 617-482-4969 or email susan@windsorbutton.com to reserve a space for the yarn tasting.
For more information: http://www.windsorbutton.com/"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" at the Colonial Theatre
March 20, 2010
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
A classic storybook comes to life on stage! Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and Mixed-Up Chameleon spring to life on stage through the colorful black light puppetry of the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia.
There are three showings: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m.
Tickets: $12.50-$27.50.
Contact 800-982-2787 for more info and to purchase tickets.
For more information: http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/baa.site/City.aspx?CityId=1372&EngId=4831Christopher Titus at the Wilbur Theatre
March 20, 2010
9:45 p.m.
Christopher Titus has been performing stand-up comedy since the age of eighteen. Along with his recurring television appearances on The Tonight Show and Politically Incorrect, Titus has also had roles on Yes, Dear, 21 Jump Street and Twilight Zone. He received a Writer’s Guild nomination for his work on Titus and the show itself received an Emmy nomination. Titus has several television comedy specials, along with multiple CDs and DVDs, including his recent Comedy Central release, Love is Evol.
Tickets: $20-$25
Call 1-800-745-3000 for more info
For more information: http://www.thewilburtheatre.comGabriel Iglesias/The Fluffy Shop Tour
March 25, 2010
9:45 p.m.
Known as the "fluffy" comic in a Hawaiian shirt, this funny man often riffs about his girthy middle. Whether it's talking about how little dancing it takes for him to work up a sweat at the nightclub, or how hearing his girlfriend coo the words "chocolate cake" over the telephone works for him like phone sex, he evokes laughter.
For more information: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/8252/853206"Chiang Yee: The Silent Traveler from the East" at the Adams Gallery
March 26, 2010 to May 31, 2010
Contact adamsgallery@suffolk.edu for more details.
For more information: http://www.suffolk.edu/offices/23831.htmlGilbert Gottfried at the Wilbur Theatre
March 26, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Known by his distinctively loud, grating voice, Gilbert Gottfried is a comedian who began doing stand-up at open mike nights in New York City at the age of 15. In 1980, after spending several years mastering the art of stand-up comedy, Gottfried was hired as a cast member of the legendary NBC late night show, Saturday Night Live. Gottfried¹s work in television soon led to roles in film. He appeared in such movies as Beverly Hills Cop II, Problem Child and the comedy documentary, The Aristocrats.
Tickeets: $29-$32
Contact 1-800-745-3000 for more information.
For more information: http://www.thewilburtheatre.com"Sound of the Ocean" at the Cutler Majestic Theatre
March 27, 2010
A compelling, seamless work of rhythm and movement in 100 minutes, Sound of the Ocean was created by U-Theatre under the direction of Liu Ruo-Yu and master drummer Huang Chih-Chun. An intense physical and emotional experience, the work traces the cyclical journey of water from a drop to a stream, from a river to the ocean.
Tickets: $25-$45
Call 1-800-233-3123 for more info.
For more information: http://www.maj.org/events/2010/SOUND-OF-THE-OCEAN.cfmLily Tomlin at the Wilbur Theatre
March 27, 2010
7:00pm and 9:45pm
Lily Tomlin performs at the historic Wilbur Theatre! Presale 10/14 and 15. On sale to the general public 10/16. Second show added at 9:45pm!
For more information: http://www.thewilburtheatre.comWine Classes at Bin 26 enoteca
March 29, 2010
6 p.m.
Awesome Austrians
Tickets: $29
Please contact 617-723-5939 for more info and to RSVP.
For more information: http://www.bin26.com/Doug Benson at the Wilbur Theatre
April 2, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Doug Benson's stand-up comedy career began in Los Angeles in the 1980s while pursuing a career in acting after a friend dared him to perform at a comedy night. After a positive reaction from the audience, Benson began performing stand-up regularly and made his first television appearances in the late 1980s on shows such as Comedy Central's Two Drink Minimum and The A-List.
Tickets: $20-$25
Contact 1-800-745-3000 for more information.
For more information: http://www.thewilburtheatre.comBruce Bruce at the Wilbur Theatre
April 3, 2010
7 p.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m.; tickets are $25-$35.
For more information: http://www.bruce-bruce.com/Wine Classes at Bin 26 enoteca
April 5, 2010
6 p.m.
Wines That Make You Go "Hmmmmmm?"
Tickets: $32
Please contact 617-723-5939 for info and to RSVP.
For more information: http://www.bin26.com/Lizz Wright at the Wilbur Theatre
April 8, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Jazz singer and composer Lizz Wright performs at the historic Wilbur Theatre!
Tickets: $30-$38. Please call 1-800-745-3000 for more information
For more information: http://www.thewilburtheatre.comIn Concert: The Essex Harmony
April 11, 2010
5 p.m.
A musical past is reborn at this a rousing concert of patriotic music by the acclaimed Essex Harmony, an a capella choral ensemble that performs American “singing school” music of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Essex Harmony performs a repertoire of historical music that captures the sound of Old South Meeting House in the Colonial and Federal periods. Tickets: $12 General Admission, $8 for OSMH members Tickets available at the door on the night of the program. Please present your membership card at the time of purchase to receive your discount.
For more information: http://www.osmh.orgStraight, No Chaser at The Wilbur Theatre
April 14, 2010
8 p.m.
A cappella group "Straight, No Chaser" performs at the Wilbur.
Tickets: $27-$37
Contact 1-800-745-3000 for more info.
For more information: http://www.thewilburtheatre.comReforming Boston Schools: Race, History, and the Future of Our Public School System
April 15, 2010
6:30 p.m.
A Collaborative Program of Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University and Old South Meeting House. Free and Open to the Public.
In January of 2010, Governor Deval Patrick signed sweeping legislation to reform the Massachusetts schools with the hope of raising standards and narrowing the ever-growing achievement gap. As Boston moves into a new decade, how will te city’s schools advance to the next level? Joseph M. Cronin, former Massachusetts Secretary of Education; George Greenidge, Executive Director of National Black College Alliance; Jean McGuire, Executive Director of METCO; and Claudio Martinez, Executive Director of the Hyde Square Task Force, join moderator Tessil Collins, Senior Coordinator for the Boston Public Schools, to reflect on the challenges of previous decades as well as the hurdles ahead in developing a stronger public school system for Boston.
For more information: http://www.osmh.orgHowie Mandel at The Wilbur Theatre
April 17, 2010
7 p.m.
Comedy veteran and TV personality Howie Mandel performs at the Wilbur.
Tickets: $30-$50
Contact 1-800-745-3000 for more info.
For more information: http://www.thewilburtheatre.comWine Classes at Bin 26 enoteca
April 19, 2010
6 p.m.
The Beverage Director's Whim
Tickets: $43
Please contact 617-723-5939 for more info and to RSVP.
For more information: http://www.bin26.com/Boston Opera House performance: "Young Frankenstein"
April 20, 2010 to May 2, 2010
7:30
Showtimes range widely from day-to-day; consult the Ace Ticket website for each performance's schedule.
For more information: http://www.aceticket.com/young-frankenstein-tickets/Author Mark Kurlansky book signing at Border's
April 21, 2010
1 p.m.
Mark Kurlansky--author of previous bestsellers "Cod," "Salt," and "The Last Fish Tale"--will be giving a reading from and signing copies of his latest history, "Eastern Stars: How Baseball Changed the Dominican Town of San Pedro de Macoris"
For more information: http://www.borders.com/online/store/Home"Into the Woods" at the Cutler Majestic Theatre
April 22, 2010 to April 24, 2010
If you follow the advice of the fairy tales, will you live "Happily Ever After?" Is the giant always wrong, and what are the consequences for society of carving up the wolf? With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, this beloved musical of fractured fairy tales is directed by Scott LaFeber, and is Emerson Stage's 57th annual spring musical.
Tickets: $21
Call 1-800-233-3123 for more info.
For more information: http://www.maj.org/events/2010/Into-the-Woods.cfmRussell Peters at the Wilbur Theatre
April 22, 2010 to April 23, 2010
7:30 p.m.
In 2005, Russell Peters became the first South Asian to sell out the Apollo Theatre in New York; in 2008, he became one of a few comedians to headline and sell out Madison Square Garden. Much of Russell’s humor derives from his observations on the subjects of race, class and culture and his ability to impersonate countless languages and accents to create a bond with his audiences, regardless of their racial and cultural backgrounds. In 2009, he released his most recent DVD, Red, White and Brown.
Tickets: $45-$65
Contact 1-800-745-3000 for more information.
For more information: http://www.wilburtheatre.com"The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein" at the Cutler Majestic Theatre
April 30, 2010 to May 4, 2010
Stephanie Blythe, one of the most highly acclaimed artists in opera today, stars in Offenbach's spoiled and capricious but magnetic petty tyrant. As her army musters for a war devised solely for her amusement, the Grande Duchesse becomes infatuated with a young soldier, whom she rapidly promotes to General. Her least favorite just as quickly falls out of favor - and she joins in the assassination plot - when he marries his sweetheart.
Tickets: $29-$132
Call 1-800-233-3123 for more info.
For more information: http://www.maj.org/events/2010/LA-GRANDE-DUCHESSE-DE-GEROLSTEIN.cfmWalk for Hunger: Registration on Boston Common
May 2, 2010
7 a.m.
Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger is Sunday, May 2, 2010. Over 40,000 Walkers will step out and raise $4 million to help fund over 400 food pantries, soup kitchens, food banks, and food salvage programs across Massachusetts. Registration is from 7:00 to 9:00 A.M. on Boston Common. For more information, call 617-723-5000.
For more information: http://www.projectbread.org"Steppenwolf's August: Osage County" at the Colonial Theatre
May 4, 2010 to May 16, 2010
Winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play, AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is written by Tracy Letts and directed by Anna D. Shapiro
Tickets: $25-$78.50
Contact 800-982-2787 for more info.
For more information: http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/baa.site/City.aspx?CityId=1372&EngId=4693"Botanica" at the Cutler Majestic Theatre
May 7, 2010 to May 9, 2000
A spectacular blend of physical theater, circus, athleticism, and humor, Momix creates a wildly entertaining multimedia experience, transporting audiences into a fantasy world of exceptional inventiveness and beauty through its trademark use of athletic dance, riveting music, outrageous costumes, novel props, and pure talent. With an eclectic score ranging from birdsongs to Vivaldi, Moses Pendleton's latest creation reveals nature's changing imagery in the company's signature illusionary style.
Tickets: $40-$65
Call 1-800-233-3123 for more info.
For more information: http://www.maj.org/events/2010/Botanica.cfmTracy Morgan at the Wilbur Theatre
May 22, 2010
7 p.m.
A native of The Bronx, New York, Tracy Morgan was discovered in 1984 while doing standup at The Apollo Theater. Morgan began his career on the television show, Martin, where he played Hustle Man. In 1996, he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live and performed as a regular until 2003 with notable characters such as Brian Fellows, Astronaut Jones and Bishop Don "Mack" Donald. Morgan has appeared in several movies, including Head of State, The Longest Yard, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Disney's G-Force.
Tickets: $32-$45
Call 1-800-745-3000 for more information
For more information: http://www.thewilburtheatre.comBoston Opera House performance: "Grease"
June 1, 2010 to June 13, 2010
7:30
Showtimes vary widely from day-to-day; consult the Ace Tickets website for each performance's schedule
For more information: http://www.aceticket.com/grease-tickets/Robert Kelly at the Wilbur Theatre
June 5, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Robert Kelly, a Boston native, is best known from his appearance on Dane Cook’s 2005 comedy tour. His television appearances include Last Call with Carson Daly, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and Comedy Central’s Premium Blend. Kelly can be seen in the 2007 Dane Cook movie, Good Luck Chuck, and 2008’s What Doesn’t Kill You.
Tickets: $22-$25
Contact 1-800-745-3000 for more information.
For more information: http://www.thewilburtheatre.comAuthor Sebastian Junger book signing at Border's
June 8, 2010
1 p.m.
Sebastian Junger--famed for his blockbuster "The Perfect Storm" as well as for his combat reporting--will be delivering a reading from and also signing copies of his new book, "War"
For more information: http://www.borders.com/online/store/HomeChristopher Titus at the Wilbur Theatre
June 12, 2010
7 p.m.
Best known for his show Titus, which was based on events in his own life, Christopher Titus has been performing stand-up comedy since the age of eighteen. Like his show, most of his stand-up routine is based on his dysfunctional family and shocking life experiences. Along with his recurring television appearances on The Tonight Show and Politically Incorrect, Titus has also had roles on Yes, Dear, 21 Jump Street and Twilight Zone.
Tickets: $20-$25
Call 1-800-745-3000 for more information.
For more information: http://www.thewilburtheatre.comCraig Ferguson at the Wilbur Theatre
July 2, 2010
7 p.m.
Before finding his gift for comedy, Craig Ferguson was a drummer for several rock and punk bands, as well as a performer in musical theater over in the United Kingdom. He also starred and appeared in several shows before moving to Los Angeles in 1994, where he had his first U.S. role in 1995 on the ABC comedy, Maybe This Time. Ferguson's breakthrough came when he was cast on The Drew Carey Show as Mr. Wick, Drew's boss.
Tickets: $35-$45
Contact 1-800-745-3000 for more information.
For more information: http://www.wilburtheatre.comTommy Davidson at the Wilbur Theatre
July 23, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Beginning his career as a stand-up comedian in the late 1980s, Tommy Davidson performed in venues throughout the Washington D.C. area, Baltimore and Philadelphia. He got his first real exposure when he began appearing on the variety show, In Living Color, where he impersonated people such as Sammy Davis, Jr. and Sugar Ray Leonard. Davidson's first real stand-up special, Illin' in Philly, was aired regularly on Comedy Central in the 1990s.
Tickets: $25-$30
Contact 1-800-745-3000 for more information.
For more information: http://www.wilburtheatre.com
