Get a jump start on your busy week with the Sunday events post, plotting out the weekly schedule of local events and happenings!
Monday, May 9
7:00pm NEWNC Monthly Meeting – Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street
View the agenda for the next monthly NEWNC meeting, which includes a Candidates Night for Saturday’s NEWNC election.
Tuesday, May 10
Special Election for State Senate
Democrat Joe Boncore will be on the ballot for the First Suffolk & Middlesex District to fill the seat vacated by Anthony Petruccelli. No other party has put forth a candidate on the ballot (other than write-ins).
6:30pm FOCCP Meeting at Mariner’s House, 11 North Square
FOCCP will celebrate their 15th Anniversary in 2016! Please join their May meeting for the annual election of Officers and to continue discussing activities already planned for 2016 and those we can plan in and for the Park.
Wednesday, May 11
3:00pm Downtown Waterfront Planning Meeting
Located at Boston City Hall in the 5th Floor Piemonte Room, this meeting will cover process updates and offset recommendations and discussion of Hook Lobster, the Harbor Garage and the Long Wharf Marriott before opening up the floor for public questions and comments.
6:30pm Old North Speaker Series: Brian Powell – Uncovering Cherubs
The fame of Old North Church is largely based on its connection to the celebrated ride of Paul Revere in the early Revolutionary period, overshadowing its great architectural significance as the first important “Christopher Wren type” church in the English colonies. The church as we see it today is the result of a 1912 restoration that was based on limited information. Register here.
6:30pm Design Presentation for 88 North Washington St at Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street
This meeting will discuss the proposal of new construction of a new 39,999 gsf structure with a 13 level, 74 key hotel on a 2,159 sf parcel on the corner of North Washington Street and Valenti Way in the Bulfinch Triangle district. View the event posting.
6:30pm Beginning Beading Class at North End Branch Library
Making a simple beaded bracelet, please call to reserve a spot at (617) 227 8135, the event is geared towards for ages 13-34.
Thursday, May 12
7:00pm NEWRA Monthly Meeting – Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street
Visit www.newra.org for updates.
Friday, May 13
6:00pm Relay for Life Benefit at Filippo’s Ristorante
At Filippo’s Ristorante, Team Miles of Memories will host the annual Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society. Contact Karen Meyers for more information at kparker209@yaho
6:00pm St. John School Annual A Brigther Future Starts Gala
The 2016 St. John School Auction Fundraiser to benefit several new initiatives. Ticket Price: $120.00 per person, purchase tickets here.
Saturday, May 14
10:00am Book Sale at North End Branch Library
Save the date for the Annual Book Sale at the North End Branch Library. If you have any signed or very old books, contact the Friends directly for pickup at info@friendsnel
10:00am NEWNC Election at Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street
The 2016 NEWNC election will be held on May 14, 2016, 10am-2pm, with nine candidates running for six open seats.
5:00pm Fluid Collective – Allegro Concert Series [I AM Books, 189 North St]
Fluid Collective is an aesthetic. It is a way of shaping sounds and concepts. it is an open group of people, drawing inspiration from different genres and different arts. It is a space where the specific individualities of the artists who collaborate create something new, unpredictable and unique. Purchase tickets here.
6:00pm Chefs Party for Our Park at Royal Sonesta Hotel
Chefs Party for Our Park! Benefit for Armenian Heritage Park’s Ongoing Care: Celebrate with Boston’s Top Chefs presenting signature dishes inspired by parents, grandparents or mentors for you to taste while you mix, mingle, enjoy and support a great cause.
Sunday, May 15
2:00pm Book presentation and signing: Marianna Randazzo “Given away, A Sicilian Upbringing”
This event will take place at I AM Books, located at 189 North Street, Boston.
3:00pm Cornhole Classic at The Living Room, 101 Atlantic Ave
Sunday Funday! State Representative Aaron Michlewitz is hosting the first North End Cornhole Classic, a fundraising cornhole tournament with proceeds going to the Geraldine Marshall Scholarship Fund and the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). Check in will begin at 2:30pm and the tournament will start promptly at 3:00pm. More information on the event, purchase tickets here. Prices are $50 per team ($25 per person) and get you 3 guaranteed games, drink ticket, and a t-shirt.
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