Things around town!

Here are a few things going on around town this weekend!

Victorian Spring Jubilee at Titus Sparrow Park
Location: Titus Sparrow Park, Boston, MA, 02115
Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010 - Saturday, May 22, 2010
Hours: 10:30am to 3:00pm
Ages: Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor: Outdoor
Cost: Free

Travel back in time and celebrate a bygone era with activities sure to delight friends and family. Inspired by Boston’s 1872 World Peace Jubilee, a full classical orchestra will headline this celebration with an hour of sensational live music. Learn how to dance to a Johann Strauss, Jr., waltz with our professional dance groups, and be awed by the magic tricks of Boston’s favorite magician from this era, Jonathan Harrington. Historical costumes and live bicycle performances by The Wheelmen will send you right back to the late 1800s.

Pony rides, children’s games and many more activities will delight friends and family. Dairy products provided by H.P. Hood LLC, the official dairy sponsor of Boston Parks and Recreation Department park openings and dedications. Bring a picnic and spend the day with us! Please visit, www.titussparrowpark.org for more details.
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WBOS Earthfest
Occurs at: The Charles River Esplanade
Location: Boston
Phone:617-727-1188 x 4
Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010
Hours: 12:00am - 5:00pm
Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor: Outdoor
Cost: Free

From musical acts to face painting, the 13th Annual WBOS EarthFest is the perfect place for families and children. WBOS Earthfest will feature an expanded Family Area.

Presented by Whole Foods Market and free to the public, EarthFest will once again be a celebration for the Earth showcasing environmentally friendly products, groups, and activities. EarthFest will also feature an all-star musical line-up, an interactive family area and more. Produced in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the event is expected to draw more than 125,000!
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Sara Wheeler and Little Groove at the Coolidge
Location: 290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA, 02446
• Corner of Beacon and Harvard; Coolidge Corner T Stop
Phone:617-734-2501
Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010
Hours: 10:30am
Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Adults
In/Outdoor: Indoor
Cost: $8 KIDS/$10 ADULTS
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Little Groove’s upbeat, educational songs are equally groovy for parents and kids. Sara Wheeler, who has toured the US, Europe, and Japan as an acoustic folk artist, formed Little Groove in 2006 and has since recorded over 100 children’s songs. The band’s CD “Building Blocks” received honors including the 2008 Parents’ Choice Silver Award and the NAPPA Award. Sara is also the founder of Baby Wiggle, a music education program for children in the Boston area.
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This is the Sound of Movies: Boston Children's Chorus
Location: 543 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA, 02125
Phone:617-778-2242
Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010
Hours: 2 p.m.
Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor: Indoor
Cost: Free

More than 300 children’s voices will fill the Strand Theatre with songs from many of your favorite movies in the Boston Children’s Chorus spirited season-ending performance. From Silver Screen classics like “Gone with the Wind,” “The Wizard of Oz,” and “Disney’s Alice in Wonderland,” to the more recent “Harry Potter” and “The Princess Diaries” there is something for everyone on the fun, family-friendly program.
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Uncle Moishy Concert
Location: 115 Greenough Street, Brookline, MA, 02446
Phone:(617)879-1960
Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010
Hours: 2pm
Ages: Toddlers, Kids
In/Outdoor: Indoor
Cost: $10 admission tickets. Children under 2 are free.

Uncle Moishy is a Jewish entertainer who travels worldwide doing concerts for children. His songs are upbeat and lively and he encourages kids to sing along. His concerts are aimed at children 0 - 12 yrs old, although they can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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!!!NEXT WEEK!!!
Self Portraits
Date:Thursday, May 27th 4:00-5:00
Location: West End Community Center
Cost: Free
pre-register by calling 617-670-1900

What makes you special? We will read the book What I Like About Me! and discuss what makes each of us similar and different. Children will look at a few portraits from Historic New England's collection before creating their own self portraits.

Sponsored by the West End Community Center & The Otis House Museum