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A Curtain Call, A Shopping Spree, Activist Art & More
It's Thursday again, and if you've still got no idea what to do this weekend, our Thursday feature, "Get Out" has ideas for stuff to do and places to go.
JP Shopping Spree / Compra Aqui takes place on Saturday.
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1. RENT
Where: The Footlight Club, 7 Eliot Street
When: Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Price: $19 - $24, Buy Tickets
Why go: This is the last weekend to catch The Footlight Club’s production of the retro rock opera “RENT.”
Where: Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway
When: Saturday, 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Price: Free but registration is required
Why go: If you’re an early bird yourself, rise and shine for a bird watching walk with the Arboretum staff.
Where: Franklin Park (The tour begins at Ellicott Arch near the Williams Street entrance.)
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.
Price: Free
Why go: Sponsored by the Franklin Park Coalition (FPC), this tour is led by Julie Arrison, an author, local historian, and FPC member.
4. JP Shopping Spree / JP Compra Aqui
Where: The event will take place all day at stores throughout JP but the kick-off is at Jackson Square’s Crystal Fruit at 12 noon
When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Price: Free
Why go: Whether you support Whole Foods or Whose Foods, this is an event that everyone can support. Residents are encouraged to shop locally at neighborhood grocery stores, markets, and bodegas. Merchants throughout JP's business districts will offer specials and sales as well as cooking demonstrations and advice. Participants will receive a "passport," and will be entered in a raffle.
Where: Copper Beech Montessori School, 179 Amory Street
When: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Price: Free
Why go: Women Transforming Communities present the artwork of acclaimed Filipino artist Emmanuel Garibay. Other activities include refreshments, a journal workshop, and refreshments.
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Rent
April 1, 2011 / April 2, 2011 / April 8, 2011 / April 9, 2011 / April 15, 2011 / April 16, 2011 at 8:00 pm -
The Footlight Club
7 Eliot St, Jamaica Plain, MA (7A Eliot St.) -
Calling All Birders
April 16, 2011 / April 23, 2011 / April 30, 2011 / May 7, 2011 at 8:00 am–9:30 am -
Arnold Arboretum
125 Arborway, Boston, MA -
Franklin Park History Tours
April 16, 2011 / May 14, 2011 / June 11, 2011 at 10:00 am–12:00 pm -
Franklin Park
Glen Ln & Circuit Dr, Boston, MA (This is a point near the center of the park)
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Crystal Fruit
278 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA -
"Social Justice Thru Art" guest Emmanuel Garibay
April 16, 2011 at 5:30 pm–9:00 pm -
Copper Beech Montessori School
179 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA
Judi Cook
10:49 am on Friday, April 15, 2011
The Friday, April, 15th and Saturday, April, 16th 8:00pm performances of "RENT" are SOLD OUT!!! We expect a limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Tickets are still available for the 2:00pm performance on Saturday, April, 16th.
gretchen van ness
11:29 am on Friday, April 15, 2011
This is a GREAT comment from the JP For All Facebook page about the Shopping Spree:
"Tomorrow! Often stuck in our routines we usually stop by the same places to pick up a cup of coffee or a few things we need to put dinner together at the end of a long day. This a great opportunity to try something new and visit a store/bodega/shop that maybe you have never been to before or don't really know anything about! It's a two-fer: JP Shopping Spree and Try Something New Day!"
(www.jpforall.org)
And congratulations to the Footlight Club and the cast of "Rent"! It's a terrific show!