Here’s hoping a winter wonderland materializes by Saturday because it may be difficult to go sledding on the bare grass at Franklin Park’s Winter Snow Festival. If snow falls, the T accessible park is offering free sledding, snowshoeing and more.
When: Saturday 12-3p
Where: Franklin Park, Dorchester
How Much: Free
More: http://bit.ly/AwDCbj
Imagine everyone in their underwear when you step on stage at More Than Words’ Open Mic Night. The monthly free freestyle goes down in a unique South End bookstore and cafe operated by Boston teens.
And, if you don’t have see-through vision, just sit back, relax and enjoy the show emcee’d by a featured slam poet.
When: Friday 630p
Where: More Than Words Bookstore, South End
How Much: Free
More: http://mtwyouth.org/events/?viewevent=80
Would a tour of your dorm or apartment attract lots of people interested in purchasing your belongings? Unless someone’s short on ramen, probably not.
The same can’t be said for members of the SoWa Artists Guild during First Friday Open Studios. Stroll through the studios checking out the artists’ finest and craziest creations.
When: Friday 5p-9p
Where: SoWa, 450 Harrison Ave, Boston
How Much: Free
More: http://sowaartists.com/calendar.html
We endorse double-fisting at the Some Like It Hot Chili Cook-Off. The annual judgment of Harvard Square’s best chili means you’ll be eating free samples all afternoon.
Use both hands to try tasty spoonfuls of vegetarian, spicy and international versions of bone-warming fare from Harvard Square’s restauranteurs.
When: Sat 1p-3p
Where: 30 Brattle St, Harvard Square, Cambridge
How Much: Free
More: http://www.harvardsquare.com/Home/News/Some-Like-it-Hot-Chili-Cook-off.aspx
Even a cup can have fun without drinking, at the Frog Pond.
Join Hammered.org, an official sponsor of College Night at the Frog Pond for a few hours of skating at the Boston landmark for the price of a couple loads of laundry. Axel jump on over and check it out.
When: Tues 5p-9p
Where: Frog Pond, Boston Common
How Much: $2 w/ college id
More: http://www.bostonfrogpond.com/winter-programs/college-nights (check for weather updates)
Even a cup can have fun without drinking, at the Frog Pond.
Join Hammered.org, an official sponsor of College Night at the Frog Pond for a few hours of skating at the Boston landmark for the price of a couple loads of laundry. Axel jump on over and check it out.
When: Tues 5p-9p
Where: Frog Pond, Boston Common
How Much: $2 w/ college id
More: http://www.bostonfrogpond.com/winter-programs/college-nights (check for weather updates)
Even a cup can have fun without drinking, at the Frog Pond.
Join Hammered.org, an official sponsor of College Night at the Frog Pond for a few hours of skating at the Boston landmark for the price of a couple loads of laundry. Axel jump on over and check it out.
When: Tues 5p-9p
Where: Frog Pond, Boston Common
How Much: $2 w/ college id
More: http://www.bostonfrogpond.com/winter-programs/college-nights (check for weather updates)
Even a cup can have fun without drinking, at the Frog Pond.
Join Hammered.org, an official sponsor of College Night at the Frog Pond for a few hours of skating at the Boston landmark for the price of a couple loads of laundry. Axel jump on over and check it out.
When: Tues 5p-9p
Where: Frog Pond, Boston Common
How Much: $2 w/ college id
More: http://www.bostonfrogpond.com/winter-programs/college-nights (check for weather updates)
Do you ever look up at the night sky and wonder if we’re looking at the same star? No? Oh, neither do we.
If you’re interested in that sorta thing, check out Public Open Night at the Observatory. Boston University’s skyward peep show opens its doors on Wednesday nights (weather permitting) for a free astronomical tour.
When: Wed 8:30p
Where: Coit Observatory, Boston University
How Much: Free
More: http://www.bu.edu/astronomy/events/public-open-night-at-the-observatory/
Everything in moderation, right? That is except bacon, Call of Duty, and sci fi movies. Consume over the recommended amount of science fiction at the 34th Annual Science Fiction Marathon at MIT.
Open to the public, the screenings include Cowboys & Aliens at 7p, Inception at 9:30p, Terminator 2 at 1am and The Thing at 4am. 8 bucks gets you in for all four or five dollars for just the last two movies.
When: Sat 7p to Sun 6a
Where: Room 26-100, MIT
How Much: $8-$5
More: http://lsc.mit.edu
