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Boston Arts Festival
This event features the work of more than 60 local artists, who exhibit and sell original and limited edition works. The two-day waterfront festival includes special activities for kids and live performances held on two stages overlooking the harbor. Sept. 10-11. (09/2011)
Christopher Columbus Park
617-635-3911
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Shakespeare on the Common
One of Boston’s most popular summer events draws crowds to the Commons to watch theater under the stars. Pack a picnic basket and bring a blanket to this year’s free performance of the Bard’s All’s Well That Ends Well. Through Aug. 14. (08/2011)
Parkman Bandstand, Boston Commons
617-426-0863
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Emerald Necklace Center
Check out the new visitor center, housed in the historic H. H. Richardson building, where you can pick up maps and information on Boston’s Frederick Law Olmsteddesigned Emerald Necklace. Then walk the pretty string of parks, stretching from Boston Commons to Franklin Park. (07/2011)
125 The Fenway
617-522-2700
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Passing the Torch: The Inauguration of John F. Kennedy
See the top hat and gloves JFK wore at his inaugural speech, the evening gown Jackie donned at the ball, and other artifacts and archival footage at this new exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the swearing-in of the 35th US president. Through Aug. 26. (06/2011)
At John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum; Columbia Point
617- 514-1600
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Boston Pops Spring Season
Catch a performance at this highly touted festival, celebrating its 126th year. Led by Keith Lockhart, the Pops perform well-known Hollywood, Porter, Broadway and jazz themes. May 11 to June 26. (05/2011)
301 Massachusetts Ave
888-266-1200
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Boston Red Sox
The boys of summer are back in full swing this month, with 12 home games, beginning with a series against the rival New York Yankees (April 8-10). If you can’t score a ticket to one of these games, there are also series against Tampa Bay (April 11-13), Toronto (April 15-18) and Seattle (April 29 to May 1). (04/2011)
At Fenway Park 4 Yawkey Way
877-733-7699
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Boston Flower & Garden Show
Celebrate spring a little early at this annual garden show. Admission gets you into a paradise of lush tropical plantings and creative landscape displays. This year's show will focus on the art of container gardening. March 16-20. (03/2011)
At Seaport World Trade Center 1 Seaport Ln
781-237-5533 ext. 103
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St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Lucky you if you’re in town for St. Paddy’s weekend. It’s arguably the city’s biggest party, with one of the largest and oldest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the country (since 1737). Southie, Boston’s most Irish neighborhood, is party central, with dozens of pubs in walking distance of the parade. March 17-20. (03/2011)
Citywide
888-733-2678
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Tracy Morgan
According to writer Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan is so “out there,” it’s impossible to write lines for him on 30 Rock. (She just gives him the story line and he runs with it.) Watch Tracy being Tracy in this one-night-only standup comedy engagement. Feb 26. (02/2011)
At Wilbur Theatre 246 Tremont St
800-745-3000
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SAVION GLOVER, “SOLO IN TIME”
Call it tap-dancing on steroids: the Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk star explodes onto the stage, combining tap and fl amenco styles into an electrifying performance of speed and rhythm. Jan. 29. (01/2011)
At The Opera House 539 Washington St
617-482-6661
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TOSCA
Passion, jealousy, betrayal and endless imprisonment: a description of Thanksgiving with the family, or a night at the opera? Puccini’s classic tale plays like a splash of vodka in the cranberry sauce. Nov. 5-16. (11/2010)
265 Tremont St
617-542-4912
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AVEDON FASHION 1944-2000
Fashion photographer Richard Avedon’s images—which graced the pages of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, among others—brings together beautiful models, fabulous clothes and gorgeous settings. Through Jan. 17. (11/2010)
465 Huntington Ave
617-267-9300
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