The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. Aug. 23 for the Aug. 26 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given.
Special events
Movie Night, Thurs. Aug. 18 6:30pm. Knucklebones Playspace 7:30 p.m. Movie Sugar Bowl, Jamaica Pond Movie Night! Thursday, August 25 6:30 p.m. Knucklebones Playspace 7:30 p.m. Movie Sugar Bowl, Jamaica Pond.
21st Annual Taste of Jamaica Plain, at Franklin Park Zoo Tropical Forest Pavilion. Sept. 15, 6-9pm. Good food, good fun, good cause. All proceeds to benefit ESAC.
Yard Sale, held by the Forest Hills Housing Cooperative in Jamaica Plain at 199 Forest Hills Street (middle parking lot). Sat. Aug. 13 10am-2pm. Rain Date: Aug. 27 (same time period). There will be plenty of items to purchase for reasonably low prices. Stop by and find the bargain you have been looking for!
Book Sale, Sat. Sept. 17, 10am-4pm. Connolly Branch Library, 433 Centre St. 522-1960.
LIVING HISTORY, at the Loring Greenough House Sun., Aug. 14, 12-4 pm on the Lawn, free admission. Go back to 1774 as the Loring family, loyal to King George and surrounded by Patriots, hurriedly packs their belongings before fleeing their home. Then join in an auction of their property, using colonial currency (reproduced). Portrayed by professional Living Historians, Joshua, Mary, children, neighbors, and friends will mingle with visitors as they portray these painful events. Includes children’s activities. 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain.
Music
Marian McLaughlin Trio, a contemporary experimental folk group, performing at Magnolia Loft on Aug. 17.
Midway Café, all shows 21+, doors 8pm, 3496 Washington St, 524-9038. Wednesdays: Coffeehouse Wednesdays, acoustic acts, 6-8:15pm, free; Thursdays: Queeraoke lesbian night; Fridays, 6-8:30pm: Hippie Hour, free; Sundays 9pm-2am.
Old time music, Southern/roots music, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7.30pm, back room at Doyle’s Cafe, 3484 Washington St. Info: [email protected].
First Fridays Youth Open Mic with renowned feature artists, first Friday of every month, 7pm at First Baptist Church, 633 Centre St. Free for performers and those under 25, $10 suggested donation for those 25 and over.
SongBeat Circle, a song & drum circle hosted monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30p.m. in the Parish Hall at First Church in Jamaica Plain. Facilitated by a board-certified music therapist, SongBeat provides the community surrounding Jamaica Plain a place to sing and drum together. Participants will hopefully gain a sense of connection with others, experience the healing of live music-making, and find some joy in their busy lives. All ages welcome. Donation of $5 to $10 is encouraged. No musical experience or talent required. Info: [email protected], 524-1634 or 775-7602.
Dance
Free salsa class, open to the public, all ages welcome. Franklin Park, in front of White Stadium gates, 429 Walnut Ave. Aug. 27, Sept. 24, 4-7pm.
West African dance classes, taught by Zucan, a principal dancer with the Drum and Spirit of African Society. Mondays, 7:30-9pm, English High School, 144 McBride St. Info: 359-1552.
Gender-Free/English Country Dance, beginners welcome and encouraged. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays (5th Tuesdays: experienced) of the month, 7:30-11:30pm, First Church, 6 Eliot St. Info: www.lcfd.org/bgfe/512-5554.
BalletRox dance classes at Spontaneous Celebration for students grades K-12. Saturdays, 8am-12noon, Mondays and Wednesdays 4-7pm. Affordable, on a sliding fee scale. Ballet, tap, hip hop, street jazz, modern fusion. Info: www.balletrox.info; 224-7386.
Line dancing with Mz. Rhythm is back! Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, Franklin Park, Refectory hill across from Golf Clubhouse. Info: franklinparkcoalition.org.
Art/Literary
Youth/Families
Boston Children’s Festival, at Franklin Park on Aug. 23. 10am-1pm. Will include book giveaways, exploring a Boston Fire Department fire truck, identification kits from the Sheriff’s department, a visit from the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit, face painting, dance performances, and free treats and giveaways. Located on Pierpont Rd. off Circuit Drive, near the back entrance of the Franklin Park Zoo. Info: 635-4505.
Harvest Camp at JP Green School, Aug. 22-26, 133 Bourne St. Working in the mature garden, harvesting vegetables, canning and preserving food, arts & crafts, and more. For kids ages 8-11 with some leeway. Camp runs every day 9am-3pm, $400 sliding scale. Register: [email protected].
BNBL Pee-Wee Basketball, boys and girls ages 6-10, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Franklin Park. Info: franklinparkcoalition.org.
Connolly Branch Library. Homework Help with Boston Public School teacher, Mondays 4-6pm, Homework help with high school mentor grades K-8, Mondays-Thursdays 3:30-5:30pm; Children’s films, Wednesdays, 10:30am.
Egleston Square Branch Library, 2044 Columbus Ave., 445-4340. Mon.-Thurs., 3:30pm-5:30pm: homework help. Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30am, preschool storytime. Fridays, 10:30am: baby/toddler music time. Baby/Toddler music time, Fridays, 11:15am, for ages 0-2 and their caregivers.
Tiny Tots World Music and Movement, music classes for kids age 2-5 by Helder Tsinine, Mondays 11-11:45am; Saturdays, 10-10:45am, $17 per class or $90 for 6 weeks, Egleston YMCA, 3134 Washington St. Info: [email protected].
Family art class, wheelchair accessible, Tuesdays 10:30am-11:30am, ages 3-5. Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm, ages 5+. Family Resource Center, 1542 Columbus Ave. Info: 522-1018.
Learn to stiltwalk with Spontaneous Celebrations, 45 Danforth St. Sundays, 11am-1pm, $5. Info: 857-498-2438.
Classes
Viking Economics: Life lessons from the Nordic Countries, with George Lakey, Thurs. Sept. 8, 7pm, First Church UU, 6 Eliot St.
How New England Can Feed Itself: Part II. An update wtiht he Food solutions New England Network. Weds. Aug. 17, 7pm, First Church JP, 6 Eliot St.
Radical Game Changers, tour with author and historian Dee Morris. Sun. Aug. 21, 2pm. Forest Hills Cemetery, meet at the visitors circle behind the main gate. $10.
Stonybrook Fine Arts, teen & adult classes in welding, foundry and mold-making ongoing, 24 Porter St. Info: stonybrookfinearts.com.
Community Arts Music Program for Seniors, Curtis Hall, 20 South St., Fridays 10:30-noon. Info: 983-3638.
Meet-Ups
Lorings Enactment, discuss the politics of the Loring’s day and bid in an auction of the Loring’s property. Free admission. Sun. Aug. 14, 12-4pm, Loring Greenough House, 12 South St.
Support For Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyles, 2nd and 4th Fridays at Spontaneous Celebrations 6:30-8, see movies, enjoy potlucks, discuss scientific research, swap recipes and discuss challenges. Info: [email protected].
Narratives Boston, queer activist-writers group open to LGBTQ-identified adults interested in creative expression and social justice, first and third Wednesday evenings of the month, 7-9pm, Haymarket People’s Fund, 42 Seaverns Ave. Info: [email protected].
Connolly Branch Library, 433 Centre St., 522-1960. Spanish/English language exchange, Saturdays, noon-1:45pm. ESL conversation groups, Mondays 6:30pm, Thursdays, 2:30pm.
Party for the Helping Hand Fund, hosted by Haymarket People’s Fund, every 3rd Friday of the month, 5:30-8pm, 42 Seaverns Ave. Info: 522-3349/[email protected].