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FREE Travel Workshops

Public Event Admission is free and open to the public. Workshop Session 1 - 8:00 - 9:00AM Travel Photography – Learn about composition, equipment and communication with people of different cultures as it relates to photography. Travel Tech 101 – Become a tech-savvy traveler as we guide you through various communications and appliance options for your adventure. Workshop Session 2 - 9:15 – 10:15 AM Voluntourism – Learn about voluntourism opportunities all over the world. Green Travel – Find out what it means to travel green. Workshop Session 3 - 10:30 – 11:30 AM Travel Writing – Hone your writing skills for documenting your travels. Adventure Travel – From jungle treks in Machu Picchu to scuba diving in Thailand, the world is full of travel opportunities for anyone seeking off-the-beaten path adventures. About Hostelling International USA Hostelling International USA (HI-USA) operates nearly 60 hostels in the United States, and is part of the international network of 4,000 hostels in 75… Phone: 617 718-7990. Contact: Hostelling International. Cost: FREE. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Arlington. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Park Plaza Hotel 50 Park Plz Boston, MA 02116-4004. For more info visit www.hiusa.org.

Sacred Ground 1777-2008: Work by Robert Coppola

Public Event Reception: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Sacred Ground 1777-2008 examines United States’ wars and conflicts through photographs of Arlington National Cemetery and war memorials located in and around the District of Columbia. It includes a chronological history of the wars and conflicts, and literary quotations and commentary. Phone: 617-879-7400. Contact: Robert Coppola. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E Train, Longwood. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Brant Gallery 621 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115.

Flu Information Session

West Roxbury Cancelled. Library: West Roxbury. Neighborhood: West Roxbury. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting, Health, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. West Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library 1961 Centre Street.

Tour of Fine Arts Department

Central Library The Fine Arts Department includes reference and non-circulating books about art history, architecture, painting, sculpture, drawing, design, illustration, prints, decorative arts, and antiques, as well as magazines, journals, and microforms in these subject areas. The departmental special collections document the art, architecture, and decorative arts of Boston and New England. The department also services some City of Boston Building Department’s records of Boston buildings, c. 1879 to 1966. Many special collection materials are viewed by appointment only. Please meet at the Fine Arts Reference Desk. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours / City Exploration, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street.

2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards

Public Event 2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards November 13, 2009 – January 24, 2010 Public reception, Thursday, November 12, 7 – 8:30pm Honoring the co-inventor of Kodachrome film, these international awards recognize excellence in the field of contemporary color photography and are gathered via nominations from a prestigious, international group of curators, critics, editors, and educators. The 2009 award winners’ work will be exhibited at the PRC: Claudia Angelmaier (Germany), Alejandro Chaskielberg (Argentina), Curtis Mann (IL, USA), and Nicholas Kahn and Richard Selesnick (NY and MA, USA). Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-6pm Thursday: 10am-8pm Saturday-Sunday: 12-5pm Please note: The PRC will be CLOSED November 25 - 29 and December 19 - January 3 for the winter holidays and campus closings. Phone: 617-975-0600. Cost: General Public: $3 Seniors and Students (with valid ID): $2 The PRC is always FREE to members, member schools, children under 18, BU students, faculty, and staff, as well as school groups with appointments. MBTA: Green Line B- BU West. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums. Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:00 AM. Photographic Resource Center 832 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.bu.edu.

Seeing Songs

Technology has rendered music more accessible and pervasive than ever before. MP3 players are omnipresent; every cell phone can make a statement about the owner's musical taste. Music is everywhere, and in the process has become both more public and more private. We all travel through life with our own soundtrack—sometimes others can hear it; sometimes it's ours alone. Visual artists, however, have been inspired by music throughout history. They have responded by transforming something that is arguably intangible, into visual, physical form. "Seeing Songs" presents an eclectic mix of work—mainly from the Museum's collections—that draws on music as inspiration, focusing on abstract as well as representational art and connections to musical forms as varied as classical, jazz, and pop. From lyrical works on paper by Wassily Kandinsky and a painting by Stuart Davis that depicts music as gesture and improvisation, to recent videos by Gillian Wearing and Candice Breitz that explore the relationship between pop… Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit. Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM. MFA, Boston 465 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115-5523. For more info visit www.mfa.org.

ESOL Conversation Group

Honan- Allston Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

Infant/Toddler Singalong

Central Library Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Rey children's room.

Infant/Toddler Sing-Along

Central Library Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM. Rey's Children's Room 700 Boylston St.

Children's Films

East Boston Films are shown on Fridays at 10 and 11 am. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 276 Meridian Street.

Tots storytime

Codman Square For children ages 3 to 5. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 690 Washington Street.

Story Hour and Sing-a-Long at Barefoot Books!

Public Event Join us at Barefoot Books for a story hour and sing-a-long featuring our unique and colorful books and sing-a-long stories! Visiting our flagship store is like stepping into the pages of one of our colorful, whimsical books. Come hear stories, play in our storytelling tent, and draw and color! This event is free and open to all ages. Learn more at www.barefootbooks.com. Cost: Free. Audience: Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Red Line (Porter Square). Type of Event: Arts & Crafts, Story Time. Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Barefoot Books 1771 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02140. For more info visit www.barefootbooks.com.

Preschool films

Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester, Mattapan. Type of Event: Story Time. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 27 Richmond Street Dorchester.

Preschool Reading Readiness

Come explore the concepts that lead to reading! Each time, we'll have stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft, as well as play with educational toys and games. Preschool Reading Readiness is for children ages 3 to 5. Please pre-register with the children's librarian. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:30 AM. 300 North Harvard Strret Allston.

Tour of Music Department

Central Library The Music Department services reference and non-circulating books about musical study including biography, ethnomusicology, history and criticism, music education, and theory and composition, as well as the collected editions of all the major composers, many musical first editions, and other rare items. Music periodicals and microforms are also available. Please meet at the Music Reference Desk. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours / City Exploration, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street.

Preschool Movies

Grove Hall Bring your toddler to Grove Hall for preschool movies. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 41 Geneva Avenue Dorchester.

Copley Square Farmers Market

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Copley or Back Bay. Type of Event: Food & Dining. Friday, November 20, 2009, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Copley Sq (Along St. James Ave. & Dartmouth St.) 139 Saint James Ave Boston, MA 02116-5017. For more info visit www.massfarmersmarkets.org.

My First Yoga

Public Event Flex and relax for big and small bodies. First session is yoga for 0-3, and second session is relaxation technique class for infants with their caregivers. Phone: 617-426-6500. Cost: Adults, $12; children (1-15) and senior citizens, $9; children under one and Museum members are always free. Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. all visitors $1. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Families. Neighborhood: South Boston. MBTA: South Station (Red); Courthouse Station (Silver). Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Friday, November 20, 2009, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM. Boston Children's Museum 308 Congress St Boston, MA 02210-1016.

Art and Architecture Tour

Central Library The Volunteer Office of the Boston Public Library offers tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters. The tours, which meet at the Dartmouth Street entrance of the Copley Square library, last about an hour. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours / City Exploration. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Friday, November 20, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Boston Public Library Copley Square.

Pre School Films

Codman Square Daycares and camps welcome to an hour of preschool-appropriate movies and TV shows from the library's collection. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Friday, November 20, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 690 Washington Street Dorchester.

English Conversation Group

Central Library A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English conversation in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Conference Room 4.

School-Age Storyhour

South Boston For children ages 5 and above. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, November 20, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. 646 East Broadway.

Game Day

Codman Square There will be a variety of board games for you to choose from. All are welcome!! Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Friday, November 20, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. 690 Washington Street Dorchester.

Creative Drama Class

Jamaica Plain Join Ann Adams of Library Creative Drama for fun and educational exercises in role-playing, improvisation, and storytelling. For children ages 8-12. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Friday, November 20, 2009, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM. Jamaica Plain Branch Boston Public Library 12 Sedgwick Street.

Citi Spotlights Fall Theatre Internship

Public Event Are you between the ages of 14 and 19? Want to work with the largest theatre in Boston to help shine a spotlight on your community? Have fun and get paid while doing it? Citi Performing Arts Center is now scheduling interviews and auditions for the fall High School Theatre Internship taking place weekday afternoons from September 29-November 20, 2009. All participants must schedule an after school interview and audition to be held the week of September 14. Please contact Anthony Victoria at avictoria@citicenter.org or call 617-532-1221 for more information. All levels of experience are welcome. Phone: 617 532 1221. Contact: Anthony Victoria. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Downtown. Type of Event: Arts (Performing), Theatre, Volunteer Opportunity, Workshops & Classes. Friday, November 20, 2009, 4:00 PM. The Wang Theatre 270 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116-5603.

Teen Game Time

Mattapan Board games for teens. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Mattapan. Neighborhood: Mattapan. Cost: free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Friday, November 20, 2009, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. 1350 Blue Hill Avenue.

Need a Place to chill & have fun!

Public Event Do you need a place to chill meet news friends and somewhere safe? Well Come to Curtis Hall Community Center open to ages 13 and up. Here at Curtis Hall Community Center you can do the following: field trips, students entering as juniors & seniors can learn more about colleges, grants, student’s loans and financial aid, video game tournaments, sports, resume and interview skills, job assistance, design T-shirts, group discussion cooking class, a place to do homework & much more! Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration

Public Event Huntington Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 season with A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, a new uplifting holiday event from Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel, directed by Jessica Thebus, with music supervised, arranged and orchestrated by Daryl Waters. It's Christmas Eve 1864. In the White House, President and Mrs. Lincoln plot their gift-giving. On the Potomac, a young rebel soldier challenges a Union blacksmith's mercy. In the streets, a fugitive from slavery searches for her daughter on the night she finds freedom. In A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, these stories and more are woven into an American tapestry, showing us that the gladness of one's heart is the greatest gift of all. This production includes beloved holiday music and will be enhanced by local choirs caroling before each performance. Shows are Tuesday-Saturday evenings, Saturday and Sunday matinees, select Wednesday matinees and select Sunday and Monday evenings. Phone: (617) 266-0800. Cost: $20-$82.50. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green Line/Symphony, Orange Line/Mass. Ave. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:00 PM. Huntington Theatre Company at Boston University Theatre 264 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115-4606.

Autumn Origami

Public Event Try Origami, the art of folding paper. Find out about the Japanese autumn culture through this fun and creative activity. Phone: 617-426-6500. Cost: Adults, $12; children (1-15) and senior citizens, $9; children under one and Museum members are always free. Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. all visitors $1. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Families. Neighborhood: South Boston. MBTA: South Station (Red); Courthouse Station (Silver). Type of Event: Arts & Crafts, Attractions & Museums. Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Boston Children's Museum 308 Congress St Boston, MA 02210-1016.

Autumn Origami

Public Event Try Origami, the art of folding paper. Find out about the Japanese autumn culture through this fun & creative activity. Audience: Families. Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Boston Children's Museum, Boston, MA 308 Congress St Boston, MA 02210-1016.

FAMILY Movement's Youth Showcase

Public Event Acts will include spoken word, dance ensembles, and a short stage play. Performers include local Boston youth acts Teen Empowerment, SOK, Mattahunt Steppers, WEATOC, and more. Representatives from City Year, Ten Point, Mayor’s Youth Council, Teen Empowerment, Big Brother/Big Sister, and the YMCA will be in attendance as well to connect the youth and their families with various community resources and volunteer opportunities. All ticket proceeds The Andre Stone Foundation - Scholarship for inner city youth. Contact: Lakenya Johnson. Cost: $10. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Neighborhood: Dorchester. MBTA: Ashmont. Type of Event: Arts (Performing), Concerts / Live Music, Non-Profit Fundraiser. Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Anthony Perkins Community Center 155 Talbot Ave Dorchester Center, MA 02124-2904. For more info visit familymovement.com.

Esperanza Rising

Public Event Emerson Stage, the producing organization of Emerson College, presents “Esperanza Rising” by Lynne Alvarez, based on the book by Pam Munoz Ryan. The play follows the journey of one girl, Esperanza, from her native Mexico to the fields of southern California. Great for the whole family, this bilingual play confronts cultural difference by sharing a message of hope. Directed by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce, the show will feature a cast of Emerson students. Phone: 800-233-3123. Contact: emersonstage@emerson.edu. Cost: $21 general public, $14 students & seniors. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Families. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Green Line (Boylston), Red Line (Park), Orange Line (Chinatown). Type of Event: Theatre. Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:30 PM. Cutler Majestic Theatre 219 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116-4717. For more info visit www.emerson.edu.

DTG - Origins 2009

Public Event Works by students, alumni and faculty, including Michael Jahoda, Margot Parsons and Micki Taylor-Pinney. Phone: 617-358-2500. Contact: Micki Taylor-Pinney. Cost: $10 General Public; $5 Students and BU Community. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM. Boston University Dance Theater - 915 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.bu.edu.

Free Travel Workshops

Public Event Hostelling International-USA (HI-USA) announced today it is sponsoring a full day of travel-related workshops. Titled “Backpack Diplomacy: Youth Travel as a Force for Change,” the workshops will reflect the potential of youth travel for self-discovery and provide tools for young travelers. The workshops will be held Friday, November 20. Admission is free and open to the public. Workshop Session 1 - 8:00 - 9:00AM Travel Photography – Learn about composition, equipment and communication with people of different cultures as it relates to photography. Travel Tech 101 – Become a tech-savvy traveler as we guide you through various communications and appliance options for your adventure. Workshop Session 2 - 9:15 – 10:15 AM Voluntourism – Learn about voluntourism opportunities all over the world. Green Travel – Find out what it means to travel green. Workshop Session 3 - 10:30 – 11:30 AM Travel Writing – Hone your writing skills for documenting your travels. Adventure Travel… Phone: 617 718-7990. Contact: Hostelling International USA. Cost: FREE. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Visitors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Arlington. Type of Event: Author Talk, Environmental Events, Talks & Lectures, Workshops & Classes. Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM – Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:00 AM. Boston Park Plaza Hotel 50 Park Plz Boston, MA 02116-4004. For more info visit www.hiusa.org.

Villarosa Sequences

Public Event For the Boston Choral Ensemble, a new year means bringing brand new music to Boston, this time all the way from Sweden. BCE is excited to open our 9th season with the first complete North American performance of Thomas Jennefelt’s Villarosa Sequences, featuring soprano soloist Teresa Wakim. Jennefelt’s seven-movement symphony for voices combines the meditative qualities of minimalist tone clusters with the drama of vibrant melodic lines to craft a unique choral experience that is at once peaceful and exhilarating. The traditional role of text is challenged in the Villarosa Sequences, where musical ideas serve as the inspiration for a series of Latinate lyrics purposefully crafted by the composer to complement his musical vision. We hope that you will join us and become one of the first to experience this innovative and inspiring work! Contact: info@bostonchoral.org. Cost: $20 in advance, $22 at the door. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Red Line (Harvard). Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM. First Church in Cambridge 11 Garden St Cambridge, MA 02138-3605. For more info visit www.bostonchoral.org.

25th Annual Lighting Ceremony

Arts, Tourism & Special Events 25th Annual Lighting Ceremony Saturday, November 21 Experience the illumination of the largest tree in New England! All-day entertainment and special guest performers including Universal Mowtown Recording Artist, JADA! Tree illumination at 5:30PM! All-day Entertainment from 11:00AM - 7:30PM. Phone: 617.635.2673. Cost: FREE. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Adults. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Holiday. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Fanueil Hall Market Place Congress St Boston, MA 02201.

Holiday Toy Drive

Public Event The Shops at Prudential Center's annual toy drive will take place later this month through mid-December to benefit the DCF Kids Fund. New and unwrapped toys, books and clothing may be dropped off at the Customer Service Desk in Center Court from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. each day. The Shops at Prudential Center is also hosting a Giving Tree to benefit The Franciscan Hospital for Children. Choose a child from the tree at the Customer Service Desk and fulfill their wish for a special holiday gift. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green Line E- Prudential. Type of Event: Non-Profit Fundraiser, Holiday, Volunteer Opportunity. Saturday, November 21, 2009. Shops at Prudential Center 800 Boylston St Boston, MA 02199-8010.

Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) Make-up Test

Public Event Boston Public Schools will offer a make-up administration of the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) on November 21 for students who did not take the exam on November 7. This is the last opportunity to take the ISEE for exam school admission in the 2010-11 school year. This administration of the test free and is open to Boston residents only. Phone: 617-635-9512. Contact: Office of Enrollment Services. Cost: Free. Open to Boston residents only. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Longwood. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:30 AM. Boston Latin School 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur Boston, MA 02115-5744. For more info visit www.bostonpublicschools.org.

Household Hazardous Waste drop off day

Hazardous Waste List of acceptable products is listed on the above web site. Phone: 617-635-4500. Contact: Mayor's Office. Cost: Free for Boston residents with proof of residency. Audience: Adults. Type of Event: Environmental Events. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Boston Public Works Yard 315 Gardner St West Roxbury, MA 02132-4931. For more info visit www.cityofboston.gov.

NACA Homebuyers Workshop

Central Library Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Audience: Adults. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Rabb Hall.

2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards

Public Event 2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards November 13, 2009 – January 24, 2010 Public reception, Thursday, November 12, 7 – 8:30pm Honoring the co-inventor of Kodachrome film, these international awards recognize excellence in the field of contemporary color photography and are gathered via nominations from a prestigious, international group of curators, critics, editors, and educators. The 2009 award winners’ work will be exhibited at the PRC: Claudia Angelmaier (Germany), Alejandro Chaskielberg (Argentina), Curtis Mann (IL, USA), and Nicholas Kahn and Richard Selesnick (NY and MA, USA). Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-6pm Thursday: 10am-8pm Saturday-Sunday: 12-5pm Please note: The PRC will be CLOSED November 25 - 29 and December 19 - January 3 for the winter holidays and campus closings. Phone: 617-975-0600. Cost: General Public: $3 Seniors and Students (with valid ID): $2 The PRC is always FREE to members, member schools, children under 18, BU students, faculty, and staff, as well as school groups with appointments. MBTA: Green Line B- BU West. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM. Photographic Resource Center 832 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.bu.edu.

Build your skill for the new global economy. Learn Mandarin!!

Public Event Phone: 508-270-4103. Contact: Sharyn Jordan. Cost: $150.00. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. MassBay Community College Wellesley Hills Campus 50 Oakland St Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-5307. For more info visit www.massbay.edu.

Seeing Songs

Technology has rendered music more accessible and pervasive than ever before. MP3 players are omnipresent; every cell phone can make a statement about the owner's musical taste. Music is everywhere, and in the process has become both more public and more private. We all travel through life with our own soundtrack—sometimes others can hear it; sometimes it's ours alone. Visual artists, however, have been inspired by music throughout history. They have responded by transforming something that is arguably intangible, into visual, physical form. "Seeing Songs" presents an eclectic mix of work—mainly from the Museum's collections—that draws on music as inspiration, focusing on abstract as well as representational art and connections to musical forms as varied as classical, jazz, and pop. From lyrical works on paper by Wassily Kandinsky and a painting by Stuart Davis that depicts music as gesture and improvisation, to recent videos by Gillian Wearing and Candice Breitz that explore the relationship between pop… Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM. MFA, Boston 465 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115-5523. For more info visit www.mfa.org.

Story Hour and Sing-a-Long at Barefoot Books!

Public Event Join us at Barefoot Books for a story hour and sing-a-long featuring our unique and colorful books and sing-a-long stories! Visiting our flagship store is like stepping into the pages of one of our colorful, whimsical books. Come hear stories, play in our storytelling tent, and draw and color! This event is free and open to all ages. Learn more at www.barefootbooks.com. Cost: Free. Audience: Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Red Line (Porter Square). Type of Event: Arts & Crafts, Story Time. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Barefoot Books 1771 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02140. For more info visit www.barefootbooks.com.

Ladybug Mom's Group

Jamaica Plain A support group for parents who have outgrown the New Mom's Group and want a forum to discuss parenting issues of older babies. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Community / Civic Meeting, Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Families. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library 12 Sedgwick Street.

Boston Ballet at the Faneuil Hall Tree Lighting

Public Event Watch a beautiful tree light up, and meet the Nutcracker and the Bear! Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. Type of Event: Holiday. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM. Faneuil Hall 1 Faneuil Hall Sq Boston, MA 02109-1604.

Critter Day: Teaching Creatures

Public Event Meet a variety of small kid-friendly creatures. Phone: 617-426-6500. Cost: Adults, $12; children (1-15) and senior citizens, $9; children under one and Museum members are always free. Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. all visitors $1. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Families. Neighborhood: South Boston. MBTA: South Station (Red); Courthouse Station (Silver). Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Boston Children's Museum 308 Congress St Boston, MA 02210-1016.

SaTREEdays

Public Event Come to the Exploring Trees Inside and Out exhibit for special activities on trees. Phone: 617-426-6500. Cost: Adults, $12; children (1-15) and senior citizens, $9; children under one and Museum members are always free. Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. all visitors $1. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Families. Neighborhood: Roxbury. MBTA: South Station (Red); Courthouse Station (Silver). Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Boston Children's Museum 308 Congress St Boston, MA 02210-1016.

Art and Architecture Tour

Central Library The Volunteer Office of the Boston Public Library offers tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters. The tours, which meet at the Dartmouth Street entrance of the Copley Square library, last about an hour. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours / City Exploration. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Boston Public Library Copley Square.

Chess Instruction

Honan- Allston Come in for free instruction in basic and advanced chess with Richard Tyree. Ages 10 and up; all skill levels welcome. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Honan-Allston Branch Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street.

Drop In Science

Honan- Allston For kids in grades 3 to 7. Each week we’ll build and test a cool science experiment – and when we’re done you can take it home with you. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM. Honan-Allston Branch Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Sureet Allston.

Nature in your Neighborhood

Public Event Join BNC’s Teen Ambassadors for a closer look at some of the natural phenomena found here at the Boston Nature Center. Observe wildlife under a microscope, dissect a flower, or learn about fall trees before taking a self-guided walk on one of our beautiful trails. Each weekend, the Teen Ambassadors will have hands on activities for adults and children as well as tips and pointers for your own nature discovery. All ages welcome. Phone: 617-983-8500. Contact: bnc@massaudubon.org. Cost: Free. Neighborhood: Mattapan. MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills, 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St. stop. Type of Event: Environmental Events. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill St Mattapan, MA 02126-3146. For more info visit www.massaudubon.org.

Chess Instruction For Beginners

Dudley Classes are held Sept. 26, Oct. 10, 24, Nov. 7, 21, Dec. 5 and 19. Adults must accompany all children under 10 years of age. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Adults. Seniors. Families. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

Roots and Shoots Day at Barefoot Books!

Public Event Celebrate Roots and Shoots, the Jane Goodall Institute's international environmental and humanitarian program for youth of all ages. Come in to Barefoot Books in Cambridge, MA for an afternoon of Roots and Shoots activities, art projects, and snacks. Learn about Roots and Shoots and how they are empowering youth to make positive changes happen for communities, for animals, and for the environment. PLUS 25% of all in-store sales will go directly to Roots and Shoots New England's Sprouts of Hope Fund. Phone: 617-349-1610. Cost: Free. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: Cambridge. MBTA: Red Line (Porter Square). Type of Event: Arts & Crafts, Non-Profit Fundraiser, Story Time. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Barefoot Books 1771 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02140. For more info visit www.rootsandshoots.org.

English Conversation Group

A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English conversation in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Conference Room 4.

Family Read-A-Long Storytime

Lower Mills Storytime floowed by family-friendly literacy activities. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Families. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Lowe Mills Branch Boston Public Library 27 Richmond Street, Dorchester.

Esperanza Rising

Public Event Emerson Stage, the producing organization of Emerson College, presents “Esperanza Rising” by Lynne Alvarez, based on the book by Pam Munoz Ryan. The play follows the journey of one girl, Esperanza, from her native Mexico to the fields of southern California. Great for the whole family, this bilingual play confronts cultural difference by sharing a message of hope. Directed by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce, the show will feature a cast of Emerson students. Phone: 800-233-3123. Contact: emersonstage@emerson.edu. Cost: $21 general public, $14 students & seniors. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Families. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Green Line (Boylston), Red Line (Park), Orange Line (Chinatown). Type of Event: Theatre. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 2:00 PM. Cutler Majestic Theatre 219 Tremont St Boston, MA 02116-4717. For more info visit www.emerson.edu.

Women Are Gods by James Grant

Dudley James Grant, originally from Roxbury, will discuss his book about the spirituality of women. Grant defies traditional religious doctrine when he deems women the most powerful force that exists in creation. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Author Talk. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM. Dudley Branch Boston Public Library 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

DTG - Origins 2009

Public Event Works by students, alumni and faculty, including Michael Jahoda, Margot Parsons and Micki Taylor-Pinney. Phone: 617-358-2500. Contact: Micki Taylor-Pinney. Cost: $10 General Public; $5 Students and BU Community. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Saturday, November 21, 2009, 4:00 PM. Boston University Dance Theater - 915 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.bu.edu.

Need a Place to chill & have fun!

Public Event Do you need a place to chill meet news friends and somewhere safe? Well Come to Curtis Hall Community Center open to ages 13 and up. Here at Curtis Hall Community Center you can do the following: field trips, students entering as juniors & seniors can learn more about colleges, grants, student’s loans and financial aid, video game tournaments, sports, resume and interview skills, job assistance, design T-shirts, group discussion cooking class, a place to do homework & much more! Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration

Public Event Huntington Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 season with A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, a new uplifting holiday event from Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel, directed by Jessica Thebus, with music supervised, arranged and orchestrated by Daryl Waters. It's Christmas Eve 1864. In the White House, President and Mrs. Lincoln plot their gift-giving. On the Potomac, a young rebel soldier challenges a Union blacksmith's mercy. In the streets, a fugitive from slavery searches for her daughter on the night she finds freedom. In A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, these stories and more are woven into an American tapestry, showing us that the gladness of one's heart is the greatest gift of all. This production includes beloved holiday music and will be enhanced by local choirs caroling before each performance. Shows are Tuesday-Saturday evenings, Saturday and Sunday matinees, select Wednesday matinees and select Sunday and Monday evenings. Phone: (617) 266-0800. Cost: $20-$82.50. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green Line/Symphony, Orange Line/Mass. Ave. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Saturday, November 21, 2009, 6:00 PM. Huntington Theatre Company at Boston University Theatre 264 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115-4606.

DTG - Origins 2009

Public Event Works by students, alumni and faculty, including Michael Jahoda, Margot Parsons and Micki Taylor-Pinney. Phone: 617-358-2500. Contact: Micki Taylor-Pinney. Cost: $10 General Public; $5 Students and BU Community. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:00 PM. Boston University Dance Theater - 915 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.bu.edu.

"Jonathon Gates Presents....The Next Generation"

Strand "Jonathon Gates Presents....The Next Generation" Hosted by: 'Boston's Bad Boy of Comedy' Jonathon Gates Featuring: Chris Tabb from BET's "Comic View," Bethany Van Delft from "Colorstruck: Women of Color in Comedy" and more! Tickets: $20.00 General Admission Music by: Ladies Choice, DJ Wade. Phone: 617.635.1403. Cost: $20.00. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Theatre. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:00 PM. Strand Theatre 543 Columbia Rd Dorchester, MA 02125-2315.

Holiday Toy Drive

Public Event The Shops at Prudential Center's annual toy drive will take place later this month through mid-December to benefit the DCF Kids Fund. New and unwrapped toys, books and clothing may be dropped off at the Customer Service Desk in Center Court from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. each day. The Shops at Prudential Center is also hosting a Giving Tree to benefit The Franciscan Hospital for Children. Choose a child from the tree at the Customer Service Desk and fulfill their wish for a special holiday gift. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green Line E- Prudential. Type of Event: Non-Profit Fundraiser, Holiday, Volunteer Opportunity. Sunday, November 22, 2009. Shops at Prudential Center 800 Boylston St Boston, MA 02199-8010.

2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards

Public Event 2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards November 13, 2009 – January 24, 2010 Public reception, Thursday, November 12, 7 – 8:30pm Honoring the co-inventor of Kodachrome film, these international awards recognize excellence in the field of contemporary color photography and are gathered via nominations from a prestigious, international group of curators, critics, editors, and educators. The 2009 award winners’ work will be exhibited at the PRC: Claudia Angelmaier (Germany), Alejandro Chaskielberg (Argentina), Curtis Mann (IL, USA), and Nicholas Kahn and Richard Selesnick (NY and MA, USA). Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-6pm Thursday: 10am-8pm Saturday-Sunday: 12-5pm Please note: The PRC will be CLOSED November 25 - 29 and December 19 - January 3 for the winter holidays and campus closings. Phone: 617-975-0600. Cost: General Public: $3 Seniors and Students (with valid ID): $2 The PRC is always FREE to members, member schools, children under 18, BU students, faculty, and staff, as well as school groups with appointments. MBTA: Green Line B- BU West. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums. Sunday, November 22, 2009, 10:00 AM. Photographic Resource Center 832 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.bu.edu.

Emmanuel Music: Sunday Cantata Series

Public Event Sundays October 4, 2009 through April 25, 2010 at 10:00 am The Orchestra and Chorus of Emmanuel Music, Ensemble-in-Residence at Emmanuel Church, presents weekly performances of the cantatas and motets of J.S. Bach and others, conducted by John Harbison, Acting Artistic Director; Michael Beattie, Associate Conductor; and guests. For updates, please call 617.536.3356. Also, to be included in Sunday liturgies during the season, in conjunction with educational initiatives: Schoenberg: De Profundis, Op. 50B John Harbison, conductor Handel: Chandos Anthems Michael Beattie, conductor. Phone: 617.536.3356. Contact: Jessi. Cost: Free will offering. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Concerts / Live Music. Sunday, November 22, 2009, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Emmanuel Church 15 Newbury St Boston, MA 02116.

Seeing Songs

Technology has rendered music more accessible and pervasive than ever before. MP3 players are omnipresent; every cell phone can make a statement about the owner's musical taste. Music is everywhere, and in the process has become both more public and more private. We all travel through life with our own soundtrack—sometimes others can hear it; sometimes it's ours alone. Visual artists, however, have been inspired by music throughout history. They have responded by transforming something that is arguably intangible, into visual, physical form. "Seeing Songs" presents an eclectic mix of work—mainly from the Museum's collections—that draws on music as inspiration, focusing on abstract as well as representational art and connections to musical forms as varied as classical, jazz, and pop. From lyrical works on paper by Wassily Kandinsky and a painting by Stuart Davis that depicts music as gesture and improvisation, to recent videos by Gillian Wearing and Candice Breitz that explore the relationship between pop… Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit. Sunday, November 22, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM. MFA, Boston 465 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115-5523. For more info visit www.mfa.org.

Many Thanksgivings

Public Event Learn about the Native American harvests and Thanksgivings throughout the year. Phone: 617-426-6500. Cost: Adults, $12; children (1-15) and senior citizens, $9; children under one and Museum members are always free. Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. all visitors $1. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Families. Neighborhood: South Boston. MBTA: South Station (Red); Courthouse Station (Silver). Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Sunday, November 22, 2009, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Boston Children's Museum 308 Congress St Boston, MA 02210-1016.

Family Creative Writing Event

Central Library During the event, families will write and illustrate their own stories. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street.

Boston Classical Orchestra: Dreams Celestial & Terrestrial

Public Event Dreams Celestial & Terrestrial Music Director Steven Lipsitt conducts Mendelssohn: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Overture; the world premiere of Andrew List’s “Earth Song for ‘Cello & Orchestra” with the virtuosic cellist Emmanuel Feldman as soloist and Mozart’s great Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”. Phone: 617-423-3883. Contact: Quindara Dodge. Cost: $18-63. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: Gvt Ctr & State. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Sunday, November 22, 2009, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Historic Faneuil Hall Faneuil Hall Market Pl Boston, MA 02109.

Need a Place to chill & have fun!

Public Event Do you need a place to chill meet news friends and somewhere safe? Well Come to Curtis Hall Community Center open to ages 13 and up. Here at Curtis Hall Community Center you can do the following: field trips, students entering as juniors & seniors can learn more about colleges, grants, student’s loans and financial aid, video game tournaments, sports, resume and interview skills, job assistance, design T-shirts, group discussion cooking class, a place to do homework & much more! Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Sunday, November 22, 2009, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration

Public Event Huntington Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 season with A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, a new uplifting holiday event from Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel, directed by Jessica Thebus, with music supervised, arranged and orchestrated by Daryl Waters. It's Christmas Eve 1864. In the White House, President and Mrs. Lincoln plot their gift-giving. On the Potomac, a young rebel soldier challenges a Union blacksmith's mercy. In the streets, a fugitive from slavery searches for her daughter on the night she finds freedom. In A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, these stories and more are woven into an American tapestry, showing us that the gladness of one's heart is the greatest gift of all. This production includes beloved holiday music and will be enhanced by local choirs caroling before each performance. Shows are Tuesday-Saturday evenings, Saturday and Sunday matinees, select Wednesday matinees and select Sunday and Monday evenings. Phone: (617) 266-0800. Cost: $20-$82.50. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green Line/Symphony, Orange Line/Mass. Ave. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Sunday, November 22, 2009, 6:00 PM. Huntington Theatre Company at Boston University Theatre 264 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115-4606.

Holiday Toy Drive

Public Event The Shops at Prudential Center's annual toy drive will take place later this month through mid-December to benefit the DCF Kids Fund. New and unwrapped toys, books and clothing may be dropped off at the Customer Service Desk in Center Court from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. each day. The Shops at Prudential Center is also hosting a Giving Tree to benefit The Franciscan Hospital for Children. Choose a child from the tree at the Customer Service Desk and fulfill their wish for a special holiday gift. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green Line E- Prudential. Type of Event: Non-Profit Fundraiser, Holiday, Volunteer Opportunity. Monday, November 23, 2009. Shops at Prudential Center 800 Boylston St Boston, MA 02199-8010.

Sacred Ground 1777-2008: Work by Robert Coppola

Public Event Reception: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Sacred Ground 1777-2008 examines United States’ wars and conflicts through photographs of Arlington National Cemetery and war memorials located in and around the District of Columbia. It includes a chronological history of the wars and conflicts, and literary quotations and commentary. Phone: 617-879-7400. Contact: Robert Coppola. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E Train, Longwood. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Monday, November 23, 2009, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Brant Gallery 621 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115.

2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards

Public Event 2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards November 13, 2009 – January 24, 2010 Public reception, Thursday, November 12, 7 – 8:30pm Honoring the co-inventor of Kodachrome film, these international awards recognize excellence in the field of contemporary color photography and are gathered via nominations from a prestigious, international group of curators, critics, editors, and educators. The 2009 award winners’ work will be exhibited at the PRC: Claudia Angelmaier (Germany), Alejandro Chaskielberg (Argentina), Curtis Mann (IL, USA), and Nicholas Kahn and Richard Selesnick (NY and MA, USA). Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-6pm Thursday: 10am-8pm Saturday-Sunday: 12-5pm Please note: The PRC will be CLOSED November 25 - 29 and December 19 - January 3 for the winter holidays and campus closings. Phone: 617-975-0600. Cost: General Public: $3 Seniors and Students (with valid ID): $2 The PRC is always FREE to members, member schools, children under 18, BU students, faculty, and staff, as well as school groups with appointments. MBTA: Green Line B- BU West. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums. Monday, November 23, 2009, 10:00 AM. Photographic Resource Center 832 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.bu.edu.

Seeing Songs

Technology has rendered music more accessible and pervasive than ever before. MP3 players are omnipresent; every cell phone can make a statement about the owner's musical taste. Music is everywhere, and in the process has become both more public and more private. We all travel through life with our own soundtrack—sometimes others can hear it; sometimes it's ours alone. Visual artists, however, have been inspired by music throughout history. They have responded by transforming something that is arguably intangible, into visual, physical form. "Seeing Songs" presents an eclectic mix of work—mainly from the Museum's collections—that draws on music as inspiration, focusing on abstract as well as representational art and connections to musical forms as varied as classical, jazz, and pop. From lyrical works on paper by Wassily Kandinsky and a painting by Stuart Davis that depicts music as gesture and improvisation, to recent videos by Gillian Wearing and Candice Breitz that explore the relationship between pop… Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit. Monday, November 23, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM. MFA, Boston 465 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115-5523. For more info visit www.mfa.org.

Storytime

Children, ages 2-5, and a caregiver are welcome to join us for stories and a craft. No registration required. Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Monday, November 23, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. 419 Faneuil Street brighton.

Yoga For Seniors

West End The West End Senior Center will be offering Yoga Classes for Seniors at the West End Branch Library. The Teacher is Tatiana Nekrasova, Certified Yoga Instructor. Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: Health. Cost: free. Audience: Seniors. Monday, November 23, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 151 Cambridge Street Community Room.

ESL Conversation Group

Roslindale Practice your English in an informal, enjoyable setting. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: Roslindale. Neighborhood: Roslindale. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Monday, November 23, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 4238 Washington Street.

Films for Preschool Children

Roslindale Preschool films are for children ages 3 to 5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: Roslindale. Neighborhood: Roslindale. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Monday, November 23, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 4238 Washington Street.

Music & Movement

Public Event Shake, wiggle, and giggle to favorite songs that get all ages moving. Event takes place in PlaySpace, the Museum's area for children under 3. Phone: 617-426-6500. Cost: Adults, $12; children (1-15) and senior citizens, $9; children under one and Museum members are always free. Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. all visitors $1. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Families. Neighborhood: South Boston. MBTA: South Station (Red); Courthouse Station (Silver). Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Monday, November 23, 2009, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM. Boston Children's Museum 308 Congress St Boston, MA 02210-1016.

Preschool Films

Egleston Square Preschool Films is only for children ages 3 to 5. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Egleston Square. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Monday, November 23, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 2044 Columbus Avenue Roxbury.

Films for Children

North End On Mondays, come and watch children films at the North End library. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: North End. Neighborhood: North End. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Monday, November 23, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 25 Parmenter Street.

English Conversation Group

Central Library A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English conversation in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Monday, November 23, 2009, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Conference Room 4.

Hypertension Screenings and Blood Pressure Checks

West End MGH Senior HealthWISE Program will provide Hypertension Screenings and Blood Pressure Checks. Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: Health. Cost: free. Audience: Seniors. Monday, November 23, 2009, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM. 151 Cambridge Street.

Art and Architecture Tour

Central Library The Volunteer Office of the Boston Public Library offers tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters. The tours, which meet at the Dartmouth Street entrance of the Copley Square library, last about an hour. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours / City Exploration. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Monday, November 23, 2009, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Boston Public Library Copley Square.

English Conversation group

Dudley Literacy Center A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Dorchester, Roxbury. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Social Networking. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Monday, November 23, 2009, 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Beginning English

Central Library Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Monday, November 23, 2009, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Boston Public Library, Conference Room 4 700 Boylston St.

Creative Drama Class for Kids

For ages 7 to 12. Children will learn about and participate in role-playing, improvisation, storytelling, and have fun. Please pre-register with the children's librarian. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Arts (Performing), Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Monday, November 23, 2009, 4:00 PM. 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

Got Skills (Hip-Hop dance)

Public Event Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: 0. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Monday, November 23, 2009, 5:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Need a Place to chill & have fun!

Public Event Do you need a place to chill meet news friends and somewhere safe? Well Come to Curtis Hall Community Center open to ages 13 and up. Here at Curtis Hall Community Center you can do the following: field trips, students entering as juniors & seniors can learn more about colleges, grants, student’s loans and financial aid, video game tournaments, sports, resume and interview skills, job assistance, design T-shirts, group discussion cooking class, a place to do homework & much more! Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Monday, November 23, 2009, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Columbus Park Trellis Lighting

Parks Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department kick off the holiday season with the Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End on Monday, November 23, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The lighting display, sponsored by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, bedecks all 260 feet of the trellises at the heart of the park with 50,000 bulbs in a unique blue and white design through April 1. The free celebration will include entertainment sponsored by Fairmont Battery Wharf and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park featuring a visit from Santa Claus and seasonal musical favorites from the North End Music and Performing Arts Center and the Ray Cavicchio Band. Revelers will be welcome to enjoy Mike’s Pastry treats, Starbucks hot chocolate, cookies baked by the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, and Legal Sea Foods’ famous clam chowder. Phone: (617) 635-4505. Contact: Parks Department. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: North End. MBTA: Aquarium. Type of Event: Holiday, Park Event. Monday, November 23, 2009, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Columbus Park Trellis Lighting 110 Atlantic Ave Boston, MA 02110-3614.

How to Purchase Rehab Property

East Boston Sponsored by East Boston Branch and the Kirstein Business Library, with the generous support of Boston's Department of Neighborhood Development and the Highland Street Foundation. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Adults. Monday, November 23, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library 276 Meridian Street.

How To Purchase A Home That Needs Work

Boston Home Center Attend one of our Free seminars to learn how the Home Center can help you find out: How To Purchase A Home That Needs Work. Phone: 617-635-4663. Contact: The Boston Home Center. Cost: Free. Audience: Families. Neighborhood: East Boston. MBTA: Blue Line. Type of Event: Talks & Lectures. Monday, November 23, 2009, 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM. East Boston Branch Library 276 Meridian St East Boston, MA 02128-1654.

A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration

Public Event Huntington Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 season with A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, a new uplifting holiday event from Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel, directed by Jessica Thebus, with music supervised, arranged and orchestrated by Daryl Waters. It's Christmas Eve 1864. In the White House, President and Mrs. Lincoln plot their gift-giving. On the Potomac, a young rebel soldier challenges a Union blacksmith's mercy. In the streets, a fugitive from slavery searches for her daughter on the night she finds freedom. In A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, these stories and more are woven into an American tapestry, showing us that the gladness of one's heart is the greatest gift of all. This production includes beloved holiday music and will be enhanced by local choirs caroling before each performance. Shows are Tuesday-Saturday evenings, Saturday and Sunday matinees, select Wednesday matinees and select Sunday and Monday evenings. Phone: (617) 266-0800. Cost: $20-$82.50. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green Line/Symphony, Orange Line/Mass. Ave. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Monday, November 23, 2009, 6:00 PM. Huntington Theatre Company at Boston University Theatre 264 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115-4606.

All About Altman - A Film Series

Central Library Nov. 2 Les Boreades from Aria 10 min. color 1987 Nov. 9 A Prairie Home Companion 105 min. color 2006 Nov. 16 Fool for Love 106 min. color 1985 Nov. 23 Popeye 114 min. color 1980 Nov. 30 McCabe and Mrs. Miller 120 min. color 1971 Dec. 7 Gosford Park 137 min. color 2001 Dec. 14 Nashville 159 min. color 1975. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Visitors. Monday, November 23, 2009, 6:00 PM. Boston Public Library, Rabb Auditorium 700 Boylston St Boston.

Family Science Project Evening

East Boston Adults and children can work on four different science projects together; all the materials you need to make a model, make measurements, and test your results. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Arts & Crafts. Cost: free. Audience: Families. Monday, November 23, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. East Boston Branch Boston Public Library 276 Meridian Street.

TERI Higher Education Information

Hyde Park Get assistance with plans for college or post-secondary education including financial aid forms, scholarships and loans advising. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Monday, November 23, 2009, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 35 Harvard Avenue.

ESL Conversation Group

Connolly Library: Connolly. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Monday, November 23, 2009, 6:30 PM – 7:50 PM. Connolly Branch Boston Public Library 433 Centre Street Jamaica Plain.

Family Pajama Storytime: Families Read Together

Connolly Special story time for November Mass Family Literacy Month. Come in your pajamas and hear stories and songs about families reading together. Free for the whole family. Library: Connolly. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Adults. Families. Monday, November 23, 2009, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Connolly Branch Boston Public Library 433 Centre Street Jamaica Plain.

Conversation with Friends

East Boston Practice speaking English in an informal setting. Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Monday, November 23, 2009, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. 276 Meridian Street.

Holiday Toy Drive

Public Event The Shops at Prudential Center's annual toy drive will take place later this month through mid-December to benefit the DCF Kids Fund. New and unwrapped toys, books and clothing may be dropped off at the Customer Service Desk in Center Court from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. each day. The Shops at Prudential Center is also hosting a Giving Tree to benefit The Franciscan Hospital for Children. Choose a child from the tree at the Customer Service Desk and fulfill their wish for a special holiday gift. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green Line E- Prudential. Type of Event: Non-Profit Fundraiser, Holiday, Volunteer Opportunity. Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Shops at Prudential Center 800 Boylston St Boston, MA 02199-8010.

BOARD OF APPEAL HEARINGS

Board of Appeals NOVEMBER 24, 2009 HEARINGS: 9:30 A.M. BZC-30096 60 N. CRESCENT CIR. WD 22 BZC-30088 23 REXHAME ST. WARD 20 BZC-30089 135 LAURIE AVE. WARD 20 BZC-30100 57 BIRCH ST. WARD 20 BZC-30133 4620 WASHINGTON ST, WD 18 BZC-30099 415-415A NEPONSET AVE, WD 16 BZC-30058 20 AMORY ST. WARD 11 BZC-30119 53 HILLSIDE ST, WARD 10 BZC-30153 1592-1596 TREMONT ST, WARD 10 BZC-30126 293 NORTHAMPTON ST, WARD 9 BZC-30040 691 MASS. AVE, WARD 8 BZC-30112 7 BREWSTER ST, WARD 7 BZC-30152 47 GATES STREET, WARD 7 BZC-30151 45 GATES STREET, WARD 7 BZC-30095 1410 COLUMBIA RD, WARD 7 BZC-30101 38-48 DAMRELL ST, WARD 7 BZC-30102 38-48 DAMRELL ST, WARD 7 BZC-30108 617-619R E SIXTH ST, WARD 7 BZC-30091 269-267 SUMMER ST, WARD 6 BZC-30093 214 SILVER ST, WARD 6 #5275 214 SILVER ST, WARD 6 BZC-30094 210 SILVER ST, WARD 6 HEARINGS 10:30 BZC-30016 332-340 SUMMER ST, WARD 6 BZC-30098 17 CHARLES ST, WARD 5 BZC-30122 133 BEACON ST, WARD 5 BZC-30127 620 NEWBURY ST, WARD 5 BZC-30092 56 DWIGHT ST, WARD 3 BZC-30105… Phone: 617-635-4775. Contact: DERRIC SMALL/ CATHY CUNNIGHAM. Audience: Adults. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, November 24, 2009. BOSTON CITY HALL, ROOM 801 1 City Hall Plz Boston, MA 02201-0001.

Property and Construction Management Department- Designer Selection Committee

City Clerk Agenda: Uphams Corner Municipal Building - Project #6920. Phone: 617-635-0546. Contact: Tanya Cabral. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM. Room 10A, 10th Flr. 26 Court St Boston, MA 02108-2528.

Sacred Ground 1777-2008: Work by Robert Coppola

Public Event Reception: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Sacred Ground 1777-2008 examines United States’ wars and conflicts through photographs of Arlington National Cemetery and war memorials located in and around the District of Columbia. It includes a chronological history of the wars and conflicts, and literary quotations and commentary. Phone: 617-879-7400. Contact: Robert Coppola. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E Train, Longwood. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Brant Gallery 621 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115.

2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards

Public Event 2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards November 13, 2009 – January 24, 2010 Public reception, Thursday, November 12, 7 – 8:30pm Honoring the co-inventor of Kodachrome film, these international awards recognize excellence in the field of contemporary color photography and are gathered via nominations from a prestigious, international group of curators, critics, editors, and educators. The 2009 award winners’ work will be exhibited at the PRC: Claudia Angelmaier (Germany), Alejandro Chaskielberg (Argentina), Curtis Mann (IL, USA), and Nicholas Kahn and Richard Selesnick (NY and MA, USA). Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-6pm Thursday: 10am-8pm Saturday-Sunday: 12-5pm Please note: The PRC will be CLOSED November 25 - 29 and December 19 - January 3 for the winter holidays and campus closings. Phone: 617-975-0600. Cost: General Public: $3 Seniors and Students (with valid ID): $2 The PRC is always FREE to members, member schools, children under 18, BU students, faculty, and staff, as well as school groups with appointments. MBTA: Green Line B- BU West. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:00 AM. Photographic Resource Center 832 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.bu.edu.

Kimani is turning 5 at Franklin Park Zoo!

Public Event Join us as we celebrate Kimani’s 5th birthday on November 24! The gorilla exhibit inside Franklin Park Zoo’s Tropical Forest will be festively decorated in a Thanksgiving theme and all of the gorillas will enjoy treats made especially for them. Kimani is the youngest of the seven western lowland gorillas at the Zoo. Phone: 617-541-5466. Cost: Adults $14; Seniors $11; Children 1-12 $8. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Rd Dorchester, MA 02121-3252.

City of Boston Retirement Board

City Clerk Agenda: * Administrative * Financials * Benefits. Phone: 617-635-4305. Contact: Kathleen Kiely-Becchetti. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:00 AM. Boston City Hall, Room #816, 8th Flr. 1 City Hall Sq Boston, MA 02201-1020.

Seeing Songs

Technology has rendered music more accessible and pervasive than ever before. MP3 players are omnipresent; every cell phone can make a statement about the owner's musical taste. Music is everywhere, and in the process has become both more public and more private. We all travel through life with our own soundtrack—sometimes others can hear it; sometimes it's ours alone. Visual artists, however, have been inspired by music throughout history. They have responded by transforming something that is arguably intangible, into visual, physical form. "Seeing Songs" presents an eclectic mix of work—mainly from the Museum's collections—that draws on music as inspiration, focusing on abstract as well as representational art and connections to musical forms as varied as classical, jazz, and pop. From lyrical works on paper by Wassily Kandinsky and a painting by Stuart Davis that depicts music as gesture and improvisation, to recent videos by Gillian Wearing and Candice Breitz that explore the relationship between pop… Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM. MFA, Boston 465 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115-5523. For more info visit www.mfa.org.

English Conversation Group

Central Library A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English conversation in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Conference Room 4.

EMail Class

Dudley Literacy Center Learn how to use email in four classes. Registration is required. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Tasty Tuesdays

Public Event Make a yummy, healthy snack that tots and adults will both enjoy! Phone: 617-426-6500. Cost: Adults, $12; children (1-15) and senior citizens, $9; children under one and Museum members are always free. Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. all visitors $1. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Families. Neighborhood: South Boston. MBTA: South Station (Red); Courthouse Station (Silver). Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Boston Children's Museum 308 Congress St Boston, MA 02210-1016.

Baby Storytime

25 minutes of bounces, wiggles, and giggles for those birth to 1 year accompanied by a caregiver. Library: North End. Neighborhood: North End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:30 AM – 10:55 AM. North End Branch Boston Public Library.

Preschool Adventures

Lower Mills Storytime and Crafts. Groups are welcome, please call ahead. Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Lower Mills Branch Library 27 Richmond Street.

Preschool Storyhour

for children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Library: West End. Neighborhood: Downtown, West End. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 151 Cambridge Street.

Reading Readiness

Jamaica Plain A musical visit with Su Eaton as the fall fairy! For children ages 18 months-5 years. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Jamaica Plain Branch Boston Public Library 12 Sedgwick Street.

reschool Storytime

East Boston Library: East Boston. Neighborhood: East Boston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. East Boston Branch Library 276 Meridian Street.

Toddler and Preschool Storytime

Parker Hill Come hear stories, play games, sing songs, and have fun with puppets! Join us for an interactive storytime that promotes reading readiness. For children ages 2-5 with their caregivers. Groups are welcome but please call ahead. Library: Parker Hill. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Parker Hill Branch Boston Public Library 1497 Tremont Street Roxbury.

Toddler Story Time

Hyde Park Read aloud stories and a very simple craft. Suitable for children ages 2-4 years old. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. Hyde Park Branch Library 35 Harvard Avenue.

Toddler Storytime

Toddler Storytime is for children ages 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 and their caregivers. Each time, we'll share stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Please pre-register with the children's librarian. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:30 AM. 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

Toddler Storytime

Library: Uphams Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 500 Columbia Road Dorchester.

Preschool Films

Dudley On Tuesdays at 10:30 am, bring your child to the Dudley library for a preschool film. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Film. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Preschool Storytime

Egleston Square This drop-in storytime features puppets, songs, games and fingerplays. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Library: Egleston Square. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 2044 Columbus Avenue Roxbury.

Children's Films

Charlestown Library: Charlestown. Neighborhood: Charlestown. Type of Event: Film. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 179 Main Street.

Copley Square Farmers Market

Arts, Tourism & Special Events Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Copley or Back Bay. Type of Event: Food & Dining. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Copley Sq (Along St. James Ave. & Dartmouth St.) 139 Saint James Ave Boston, MA 02116-5017. For more info visit www.massfarmersmarkets.org.

ESOL Conversation Group

Honan- Allston Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM. 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

Toddler Storytime

30 minutes of rhymes, stories, and movement for those ages 1 - 3 years accompanied by a caregiver. Groups please call ahead. Library: North End. Neighborhood: North End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. North End Branch of the Boston Public Library.

Preschool Storytime

Codman Square If your child is between the ages of 3 and 5, bring them to the Codman Square branch library for storytime. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been reschedule or canceled. Library: Codman Square. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 690 Washington Street Dorchester.

Boston Public Market sponsored by Rodale on Dewey Square Plaza

Public Event The Boston Public Market sponsored by Rodale on Dewey Square returns to the Greenway! Together, Rodale Inc. and the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy are supporting the Boston Public Market and its farmers as we bring a robust seasonal market to Dewey Square Plaza. In addition to fresh produce, farmers will sell eggs, cheeses, meats, breads, baked goods and other wholesome products grown or made in Massachusetts. As the market season progresses, the Conservancy will provide live entertainment, seating and other amenities. An authoritative resource for information on sustainable practices and wellness, Rodale will assist shoppers in making healthy choices through an interactive kiosk and related website. The market is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM through November 24th. Phone: 6172920020. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Businesses. Visitors. Neighborhood: Downtown. MBTA: South Station. Type of Event: Food & Dining, Park Event. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM. Dewey Square Plaza S Station Boston, MA 02111. For more info visit www.hellogreenway.org.

Chess with Charlie

Hyde Park Experienced chess teacher Charles Cleary will teach basic chess skills and strategies.for beginning players through advanced chess masters. All ages welcome! Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Teens (Ages 13-18). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM. 35 Harvard Avenue.

ESL Conversation Group

West End Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. 151 Cambridge St.

Vivien Leigh Film Series

South Boston The Starring Vivien Leigh films: November 3: The Sidewalks of London November 10: Storm in a Teacup November 17: That Hamilton Woman November 24: A Streetcar Named Desire. Library: South Boston. Neighborhood: South Boston. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Seniors. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. South Boston Branch Library 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127.

Adult Basic Education Reading and Writing Level 2

Dudley Literacy Center Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 2:45 PM – 4:45 PM. Dudley Literacy Center 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Creative Drama Class

Parker Hill Join Ann Adams of Library Creative Drama, Inc. for fun and educational exercises in role-playing, improvisation, and storytelling. For children ages 7-12. Groups cannot be accommodated. Library: Parker Hill. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Parker Hill Branch Library 1497 Tremont St. Roxbury.

Word Jam Creative Writing Workshops for Teens

Grove Hall Poetry and fiction workshops for teens, taught by MFA/Creative Writing graduate students from UMASS Boston. Each workshop is different, drop in for one or come to them all. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library 41 Geneva Ave. Dorchester.

Boston Landmarks Commission - Design Review

BLC Agenda: * Violations * Admininstrative Review/Approval * Full Commission Hearing. Phone: 617-635-3850. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Boston City Hall, BRA Board Room #900, 9th Flr.(use congress street entrance/exit after 5:30 p.m.) 1 City Hall Sq Boston, MA 02201-1020.

Advanced ESL Class

Central Library Must register with the Dudley Literacy Center. 617-859-2446. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Central Library 700 Boylston Street Conference Room 4.

Word Jam! Creative Writing Workshops

Honan- Allston A series of creative writing workshops for children ages 8 to 12, led by graduate students from UMass Boston's MFA in Creative Writing program. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 4:30 PM. Honan-Allston Branch Boston Public Library 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

Berklee Presents Latin Culture Celebration 2009: Latin jazz ensemble directed by Rebecca Cline

Public Event A student ensemble, directed by assistant professor of ensembles Rebecca Cline, will perform Latin jazz from Brazil, Cuba, and New York. Cost: FREE. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 5:00 PM. Recital Hall 1W 1140 Boylston St Boston, MA 02215-3631.

Need a Place to chill & have fun!

Public Event Do you need a place to chill meet news friends and somewhere safe? Well Come to Curtis Hall Community Center open to ages 13 and up. Here at Curtis Hall Community Center you can do the following: field trips, students entering as juniors & seniors can learn more about colleges, grants, student’s loans and financial aid, video game tournaments, sports, resume and interview skills, job assistance, design T-shirts, group discussion cooking class, a place to do homework & much more! Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: Cost is Free except Teen trips. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. MBTA: Forest Hills. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Curtis Hall Community Center 20 South St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

National Novel Writing Month's Young Writer's Program

Central Library For teens who want to write a novel in a month and write it in good company. Sign up on their website www.ywp.nanowrimo.org first. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Social Networking, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Young Adult Room, Copley.

Boston Landmarks Commission

BLC Agenda: * Discussion and Vote - Design Review Applications * Demolition Delay Hearing: Article 85 Application #10.634D1418 * Property Updates and Staff Reports * Adjournment. Phone: 617-635-3850. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Boston City Hall, BRA Board Room #900, 9th Flr.(use congress street entrance/exit after 5:30 p.m.) 1 City Hall Sq Boston, MA 02201-1020.

A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration

Public Event Huntington Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 season with A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, a new uplifting holiday event from Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel, directed by Jessica Thebus, with music supervised, arranged and orchestrated by Daryl Waters. It's Christmas Eve 1864. In the White House, President and Mrs. Lincoln plot their gift-giving. On the Potomac, a young rebel soldier challenges a Union blacksmith's mercy. In the streets, a fugitive from slavery searches for her daughter on the night she finds freedom. In A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration, these stories and more are woven into an American tapestry, showing us that the gladness of one's heart is the greatest gift of all. This production includes beloved holiday music and will be enhanced by local choirs caroling before each performance. Shows are Tuesday-Saturday evenings, Saturday and Sunday matinees, select Wednesday matinees and select Sunday and Monday evenings. Phone: (617) 266-0800. Cost: $20-$82.50. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green Line/Symphony, Orange Line/Mass. Ave. Type of Event: Arts (Performing). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 6:00 PM. Huntington Theatre Company at Boston University Theatre 264 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115-4606.

Build your skill for the new global economy. Learn Mandarin!!

Public Event Phone: 508-270-4103. Contact: Sharyn Jordan. Cost: $150.00. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. MassBay Community College Wellesley Hills Campus 50 Oakland St Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-5307. For more info visit www.massbay.edu.

Dorchester Collegiate Academy Board Meeting

Public Event This is the monthly Board of Trustees meeting for Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter School. Phone: 617-379-3027. Contact: Bob Flynn. Cost: No Cost. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Dorchester Collegiate Academy 131 Hancock St Dorchester, MA 02125-2136.

Art and Architecture Tour

Central Library The Volunteer Office of the Boston Public Library offers tours highlighting the architecture of Charles Follen McKim and Philip Johnson, as well as the many works of famed sculptors and painters. The tours, which meet at the Dartmouth Street entrance of the Copley Square library, last about an hour. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: Tours / City Exploration. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Visitors. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Boston Public Library Copley Square.

Toddler Story Time

Jamaica Plain Toddler Story Time Come hear read aloud stories and make a very simple craft. Suitable for children ages 2-4 years old. Library: Hyde Park. Neighborhood: Hyde Park. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Hyde Park Branch Boston Public Library 35 Harvard Avenue.

The Faneuil Bookworms

A monthly book discussion group for children in grades K-3. Read the book on your own or as a family read aloud then join us for lively conversation and a snack. Books will be available one month in advance at the Faneuil Branch. Pre-registration is required. Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Type of Event: Book Group. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM. 419 Faneuil Street Brighton.

Holiday Toy Drive

Public Event The Shops at Prudential Center's annual toy drive will take place later this month through mid-December to benefit the DCF Kids Fund. New and unwrapped toys, books and clothing may be dropped off at the Customer Service Desk in Center Court from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. each day. The Shops at Prudential Center is also hosting a Giving Tree to benefit The Franciscan Hospital for Children. Choose a child from the tree at the Customer Service Desk and fulfill their wish for a special holiday gift. Neighborhood: Back Bay. MBTA: Green Line E- Prudential. Type of Event: Non-Profit Fundraiser, Holiday, Volunteer Opportunity. Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Shops at Prudential Center 800 Boylston St Boston, MA 02199-8010.

Sacred Ground 1777-2008: Work by Robert Coppola

Public Event Reception: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Sacred Ground 1777-2008 examines United States’ wars and conflicts through photographs of Arlington National Cemetery and war memorials located in and around the District of Columbia. It includes a chronological history of the wars and conflicts, and literary quotations and commentary. Phone: 617-879-7400. Contact: Robert Coppola. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Mission Hill. MBTA: Green E Train, Longwood. Type of Event: Arts (Visual). Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Brant Gallery 621 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115.

Adult Basic Education Reading and Writing Class Level 1

Dudley Literacy Center Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Adults. Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Dudley Literacy Center 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards

Public Event 2009 Leopold Godowsky, Jr. Color Photography Awards November 13, 2009 – January 24, 2010 Public reception, Thursday, November 12, 7 – 8:30pm Honoring the co-inventor of Kodachrome film, these international awards recognize excellence in the field of contemporary color photography and are gathered via nominations from a prestigious, international group of curators, critics, editors, and educators. The 2009 award winners’ work will be exhibited at the PRC: Claudia Angelmaier (Germany), Alejandro Chaskielberg (Argentina), Curtis Mann (IL, USA), and Nicholas Kahn and Richard Selesnick (NY and MA, USA). Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-6pm Thursday: 10am-8pm Saturday-Sunday: 12-5pm Please note: The PRC will be CLOSED November 25 - 29 and December 19 - January 3 for the winter holidays and campus closings. Phone: 617-975-0600. Cost: General Public: $3 Seniors and Students (with valid ID): $2 The PRC is always FREE to members, member schools, children under 18, BU students, faculty, and staff, as well as school groups with appointments. MBTA: Green Line B- BU West. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums. Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:00 AM. Photographic Resource Center 832 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215. For more info visit www.bu.edu.

Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing Board - Petitions

City Clerk Petitions for changes in All Alcohol Beverages / Common Victuallers Licenses for: SCKC, Inc (Sports Grille Boston) New France - Back Bay LLC (L'Espalier and Sel De Terre) JAD Systems, Inc (Century). Phone: 617-635-4170. Contact: Jean Lorizio. MBTA: Government Center. Type of Event: Meeting / Hearing. Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:00 AM. Boston City Hall, Room #809A, 8th Flr. 1 City Hall Sq Boston, MA 02201-1020.

Seeing Songs

Technology has rendered music more accessible and pervasive than ever before. MP3 players are omnipresent; every cell phone can make a statement about the owner's musical taste. Music is everywhere, and in the process has become both more public and more private. We all travel through life with our own soundtrack—sometimes others can hear it; sometimes it's ours alone. Visual artists, however, have been inspired by music throughout history. They have responded by transforming something that is arguably intangible, into visual, physical form. "Seeing Songs" presents an eclectic mix of work—mainly from the Museum's collections—that draws on music as inspiration, focusing on abstract as well as representational art and connections to musical forms as varied as classical, jazz, and pop. From lyrical works on paper by Wassily Kandinsky and a painting by Stuart Davis that depicts music as gesture and improvisation, to recent videos by Gillian Wearing and Candice Breitz that explore the relationship between pop… Phone: 617-267-9300. Contact: Ticketing. Cost: Free with General Admission. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore. MBTA: Museum of Fine Arts Stop, Green E Line. Type of Event: Arts (Visual), Attractions & Museums, Exhibit. Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM. MFA, Boston 465 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115-5523. For more info visit www.mfa.org.

English Conversation Group

Central Library A native English speaker leads ESL students and new English speakers in practicing English conversation in an informal group setting. No registration is required. Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street Conference Room 4.

Basic Computer Workshops

Dudley Literacy Center Workshops for those who have never used a computer or have little experience. A series of four classes begin at the start of each month. Please register by phone or in person. Library: Dudley Literacy Center. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). College Students. Adults. Seniors. Families. Visitors. Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Babies in the Library

Join us for fun songs, bounces, rhymes and stories. For children ages 6-18 months. Space is limited so please preregister. Library: Jamaica Plain. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:30 AM – 10:55 AM. Jamaica Plain Branch 12 Sedgwick Street.

Children's Films

Connolly Short, fun films for young children. Groups Welcome. No film Dec. 2. Library: Connolly. Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain. Type of Event: Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM. 433 Centre Street Jamaica Plain.

Little Wigglers Storytime

Little Wigglers Storytime is a great time for babies and young toddlers to hear stories, do fingerplays and wiggle around the room! Library: Lower Mills. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Lower Mills Branch Library 27 Richmond Street, Dorchester.

Story Time

Dudley Bring your child to the Dudley library for storytime. Pre-registration is required. Be sure to call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or canceled. Library: Dudley. Neighborhood: Roxbury. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Children (Ages 6-12). Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 65 Warren Street Roxbury.

Storytime

Faneuil Stories and a craft for children ages 2-5 and their families. Library: Faneuil. Neighborhood: Brighton. Cost: Free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 419 Faneuil Street Brighton.

Preschool Films and Fun

Fields Corner Preschool fun for kids ages 2 and up. Library: Fields Corner. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Film. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 1520 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester.

Toddler Storyhour

West End Toddler Storyhour is for children ages 18 months to 3. Toddlers must be accompanied by an adult. Please call in advance to verify that this event has not been rescheduled or cancelled. Library: West End. Neighborhood: West End. Type of Event: Story Time. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 151 Cambridge Street.

Music & Movement

Public Event Shake, wiggle, and giggle to favorite songs that get all ages moving. Event takes place in PlaySpace, the Museum's area for children under 3. Phone: 617-426-6500. Cost: Adults, $12; children (1-15) and senior citizens, $9; children under one and Museum members are always free. Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. all visitors $1. Audience: Children (Ages 0-5). Families. Neighborhood: South Boston. MBTA: South Station (Red); Courthouse Station (Silver). Type of Event: Attractions & Museums. Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM. Boston Children's Museum 308 Congress St Boston, MA 02210-1016.

ESOL Conversation Group

Honan- Allston Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity, Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: College Students. Adults. Seniors. Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. 300 North Harvard Street Allston.

Adult Basic Education Reading and Writing Class Level 3

Japanimation

Do you love Anime and Manga? Then join us every Wednesday for Anime screenings and lively discussion. For teens, ages 13-18. Library: Grove Hall. Neighborhood: Dorchester. Type of Event: Book Group, Film. Cost: Free. Audience: Teens (Ages 13-18). Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. 41 Geneva Avenue Dorchester.

Beginning English

Central Library Library: Central Library. Neighborhood: Back Bay. Type of Event: ESOL / Literacy, Workshops & Classes. Cost: Free. Audience: Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Adults. Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Boston Public Library, Conference Room 4 700 Boylston St.

InvenTeam

Come learn about design and invention! We'll be doing fun activities based on ideas from Design Squad on PBS. Use your imagination, design things that matter, be creative! For kids ages 7 to 11. Library: Honan-Allston. Neighborhood: Allston. Type of Event: Workshops & Classes. Cost: free. Audience: Children (Ages 6-12). Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 4:30 PM.

Got Skills (Hip-Hop dance)

Public Event Phone: 617-635-5193. Contact: Natasha Adams. Cost: 0. Audienc