Happy President’s Day!
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Plan your events with the Community Calendar:
Monday, February 20
6:30pm Finding Dory Movie at Faneuil Hall Marketplace Quincy Market Lower Rotunda. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, a historic landmark, will be transformed into a movie theatre where families can come and enjoy a free movie and special discounted snacks and dinner options in the Colonnade. More information.
Tuesday, February 21
3:00pm Chefs in the Making at Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf. For School Vacation Week, the Boston Harbor Hotel is offering kids the chance to learn with two hotel chefs (and Dads!) at a special “Chefs in the Making” for a fun, educational afternoon of cooking! Reserve Tickets: $50.
6:30pm Opening Reception for New York Streets Project at West End Museum. Prior to the demolition of Boston’s old West End, another vibrant, multi-ethnic neighborhood of tenement houses and mom-and-pop shops fell victim to so-called ‘urban renewal.’ West End Museum is located at 150 Staniford St, Boston – more information.
6:30pm Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Movie at Faneuil Hall Marketplace Quincy Market Lower Rotunda. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, a historic landmark, will be transformed into a movie theatre where families can come and enjoy a free movie and special discounted snacks and dinner options in the Colonnade. More information.
Wednesday, February 22
10:30am Drop-In Family Activities: Exploring Home. What makes a house a home? Come explore some materials, techniques, and designs used in three centuries of construction in Boston. Facilitated by a staff member, families will have a chance to see historic building materials up close and learn about the architecture found in and around the Paul Revere House. Free with admission to the Revere House, located at The Paul Revere House, 19 N Square, Boston. More information.
1:30pm Hansel and Gretel with Boston Lyric Opera at West End Library. Join Boston Lyric Opera to learn how we bring the story of Hansel and Gretel to life through music, acting, and movement. Two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist will engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera.[Located at 151 Cambridge St, Boston].
6:30pm Secret Lives of Pets Movie at Faneuil Hall Marketplace Quincy Market Lower Rotunda. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, a historic landmark, will be transformed into a movie theatre where families can come and enjoy a free movie and special discounted snacks and dinner options in the Colonnade. More information.
Notable News from alternate sources:
14 fun Vacation Week ideas for kids
Looking for a few additional events or activities to entertain the kids during school vacation week? This compilation from The Boston Globe features events that are fun for the whole family.
As seas rise, city mulls a massive sea barrier across Boston Harbor
It’s no secret that much of Boston’s future is threatened by rising sea levels, could building a massive sea barrier from Hull to Deer Island be feasible? The Boston Globe notes that this would highly controversial and would surely cost billions of dollars, but could it alleviate the risks of climate change?
Linehan won’t seek re-election as city councilor
Boston City Councilor Bill Linehan will not be seeking his seventh term for office. Representing South Boston, the South End, Chinatown and Downtown, UniversalHub has more on the announcement.
Saint Leonard’s Junior Knights ages 5-6 boys are going to the Championship!
Keep up with what’s happening on the Events Calendar.
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