The deadline for listings is noon, Tues. Jan. 5 for the Jan. 8 issue. Send listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given.
Special events
The Winter Solstice in Legend and Song, myths, legends, and tales accompanied by traditional and original music and song, Fri. Dec. 18th and Sat. Dec. 19 @ 8pm, $25. Sun, Dec. 20 @ 2pm, $20 for adults, $15 for children. Loring-Greenough House, 12 South St. www.livingmyth.com.
Laughing Liberally Boston, a monthly progressive political comedy show, Sat. Jan. 9, 8pm, $8. The Riot Theater, 146a South St.
Christmas tree & Wreath Sale with Buckle Farm, Tues-Fri, 3-7pm & weekends 9am-7pm in front of Blessed Sacrament Church, 361 Centre St.
Three Kings Day Parranda, a parade to bring toys to children, ends at Aurum restaurant for hot chocolate, Weds., Jan. 6. Info: HydeSquare.org or 524-8303.
Music
A Christmas Concert for the Community with The Bostonians, Proceeds support the work of St. John’s Church including JP Concerts, Sat. Dec. 19, 7pm, Adults $10 at the door, Seniors and kids $5. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1 Roanoke Ave. Info: www.jpconcerts.org.
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, Open Mic.
Applications available for Ladies Rock Camp, intensive 3-day weekend camp run by Girls Rock Boston, camp is to provide opportunity for women 21+ to form bands, applications can be found at www.girlsrockboston.org.
Trio Featuring 3 Members of PFunk at Milky Way Lounge on Sat. Dec. 19.
A Christmas Concert for the Community, 5th anniversary concert of music for Christmas from around the world plus an audience sing-a-long. Sat. Dec. 19, 7pm, St. John’s Church, Revere St. & Roanoke Ave. Adults $10, Kids $5.
Old time music, Southern/roots music, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7.30pm, back room at Doyles 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.
JP Jubilee, the local senior chorus, will be resuming classes on Feb. 19 at 10:30am. Info: 983-3638.
dance
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.
art
Tidal Life, works by JP resident Jenine Shereos, ongoing, The Haven, 2 Perkins St. Info: 524-2836/thehavenjp.com.
Handmade Holiday Gift Workshops at the Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, make a gift for someone you love or step away from the season’s busy pace and make a beautiful object for yourself. Info: www.eliotschool.org.
“Religion” Story Slam, $10, Sat. Dec. 19, 7:30pm, Doyles Café, 3484 Washington St.. Info: 293-8004.
Youth/Families
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.
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.
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.
Classes
Stonybrook Fine Arts, 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
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].
“Learn and Burn” Walk, learn about Frederick Law Olmsted and the Emerald Necklace landscape while burning off calories from the holiday season. Dec. 26, 10:30 am, free and open to the public, advance registration requested. Rainy or icy conditions cancel the walk. To reserve a space, email [email protected] by Dec. 23.