Popular Events This Weekend

Event: Circus Harmony: "Fermata" at Circus Harmony Ring at City Museum, Sat, Nov 14 2:00p

1075501 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:13:24 +0000

On Nov. 14, 15, 21 and 22, the full-length Circus Harmony: "Fermata" will spotlight acrobatics, aerial acts, jugglers, music and more, performed by the world-renowned St. Louis Arches. The not-for-profit Circus Harmony is St. Louis’ only circus school and social circus program, using circus arts and the teamwork of circus performance to motivate social change. Proceeds from "Fermata" will benefit the scholarship fund, so buy your reserved seats now!

Event: Rock Of Ages at Brooks Atkinson Theater, Sat, Nov 14 2:00p

183493 — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:56:16 +0000

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA’s most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80s. It’s Rock of Ages, an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and many more. Don’t miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on! Rock of Ages is a full-out, blast-off, hold-onto-your-hairspray celebration of the great rock music of the 80s, and you might be wondering - or, admit it, hoping - your kids will love it as much as you will. Well, we think they will, but you should know that some of the costumes, dancing and language might not be appropriate for kids under the age of 14. We think teenagers will dig it, because it’s totally awesome, sort of like a music video brought to life, complete with hot dancers and blazing guitar licks. You know the maturity of your children, so we suggest you use your best judgment about whether or not the show is appropriate for them. Remember, if you do bring them, they’ll get to see you rockin’ like you did back in the day. Just so you know.

Event: Bay Area Bead Extravaganza 2009 - Biggest Bead Show in the West! at Oakland Marriott City Center, Sat, Nov 14 10:00a

36076 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:00:15 +0000

The 11th annual Bay Area Bead Extravaganza (BABE) is the largest bead and jewelry show in the West, with over 160 juried exhibitors showing unusual beads, jewelry and beading supplies. For designers, crafters, gift shoppers and collectors, this event offers a chance to view (and buy) some of the world’s most unique beads, most not available at other shows. Highlights include displays by 40+ American artists making beads and jewelry in glass, sterling, ceramic, polymer and fiber. Dozens of other vendors offer specialty beads, rare, antique and ethnic beads, uncommon stones, tribal silver, pearls, supplies, books and kits. For developing new skills, BABE! sponsors 30 half-day and full-day workshops for artists from novice to advanced. There are start-to-finish jewelry projects as well as workshops on new techniques in resin, polymer, glass, PMC, wire, metals and more. Come see what’s new and exciting in the world of beads. Visit the Bead Extravaganza, this weekend only.

Event: Fiddler on the Roof at Boston Opera House, Sat, Nov 14 2:00p

220803 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:49:20 +0000

This Tony Award-winning musical has captured the hearts of people all over the world. Boston audiences will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Chaim Topol, star of the original motion picture, in his farewell performance in the role that made him legendary. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, this timeless classic has been lauded by critics again and again.

Event: Boston Symphony Orchestra at Boston Symphony Hall, Sat, Nov 14 8:00p

35359 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:17:34 +0000

The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is an American orchestra based in Boston, Massachusetts. It is one of the five American orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five". Founded in 1881, the BSO plays the majority of its concerts at Boston's Symphony Hall and in the summer performs at the Tanglewood Music Center. The music director is James Levine.

Event: Star Wars: In Concert at TD Garden, Sat, Nov 14 3:00p

126134 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:11:23 +0000

Star Wars: In Concert is a unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams' epic Star Wars scores. As part of its worldwide tour, it will play November 14, 2009 at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM in TD Garden. Narrated live by Anthony Daniels (the actor who portrayed C-3PO in all six films), the production features a full symphony orchestra and choir, accompanied by specially edited footage from the films displayed on a three-story-tall, high-definition LED super-screen - one of the largest ever put on tour. The live music and film elements are synchronized in order to create a full multi-media, one-of-kind Star Wars experience. "We've taken the key themes from the music and cut together all the images that fit with each theme, so you can really get a sense of how the music played into the images," said George Lucas, creator of the Star Wars Saga. "The whole soundtrack is a testament to John Williams' creativity and his extraordinary ability to enhance the emotional aspects of the films." "Creating the music for the Star Wars films has been an exciting and wonderful experience for me, and I therefore have derived particular pleasure in assembling a compendium of themes from all of the films to be presented in Star Wars in Concert," said Williams. "The editors at Lucasfilm have created original film montages to accompany each of the musical selections, and in the process, I believe that a singular and unique Star Wars experience has been born." "This event has been crafted to present Star Wars from many points of view; for the first time, the full dramatic sweep of Williams' iconic scores can be heard performed live in one evening," said Another Planet Touring Producer Spencer Churchill." "The show is a new way of experiencing the epic scope of the saga." Accompanying the concert is an exclusive exhibit of Star Wars costumes, props, artifacts, production artwork and specially created behind-the-scenes videos from the Lucasfilm Archives. Many of these pieces are leaving Skywalker Ranch for the first time. The exhibit features many classic fan favorite artifacts, as well as several new and never-before-seen items, including: Full costumes for Jedi Masters Kit Fisto and Plo Koon will be on display. For the first time ever, pages from John Williams' original hand-written sheet music for Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace will be exhibited for the public. Also on display will be various never-before-seen props from the films, including blasters and helmets from Coruscant, Tatooine and other iconic Star Wars locations. - TD Garden

Event: CAVALIA at CAVALIA, Sat, Nov 14 3:00p

1036436 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:07:56 +0000

Seen by over 2.5 million people worldwide, Cavalia is a tribute to what the horse has accomplished and a celebration of the relationship that we have enjoyed together. This multimedia extravaganza features more than 100 two- and four-legged artists, including beautiful horses of 12 breeds, riders, acrobats, aerialists, dancers and live musicians. It is this combination that sets the mood in the majestic White Big Top, the largest touring White Big Top in the world. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Cavalia is the brainchild of Cirque du Soleil co-founder Normand Latourelle, who has become renowned for producing popular events throughout the world. Cavalia is not just a show for horse-lovers. Nor is it a show just for Cirque-fanatics. It is a lavish orchestration of multimedia, equestrian and performing arts designed to astound and entertain people of all ages and backgrounds. Under the world’s largest touring Big Top, which rises 100 feet above ground and spans more than 26,264 feet, 60 of the most magnificent creatures on the planet will express themselves in all their beauty, grace and strength on a 160-foot wide stage. While the horses gallop and cavort and, at times, run free completely unbridled, the show will incorporate unbelievable acrobatics, original live music and stunning special and lighting effects to create a dreamlike setting, making it apparent to see why this show has become a global sensation.

Event: Blue Man Group at Charles Playhouse, Sat, Nov 14 4:00p

119467 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:05:38 +0000

Blue Man Group's critically acclaimed show has been called "visually stunning," "wildly inventive," and "hysterically funny." Although it is almost impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that a Blue Man Group show is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous experience that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. Blue Man Group performs at the Charles Playhouse which is conveniently located in the heart of Boston's historic theatre district at the base of Beacon Hill. The theatre is near many restaurants, bars, clubs and other theatres and is easily accessible by public transportation.

Event: San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert at Davies Symphony Hall, Sun, Nov 15 2:00p

767960 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:16:52 +0000

Welcome the Orchestra’s new Assistant Conductor and Wattis Foundation Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra Donato Cabrera, who has worked with these young musicians in rehearsal and as a judge in the Orchestra’s Concerto Competition. Experience the outstanding artistry of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra, one of the finest ensembles of its kind. For almost three decades, our Youth Orchestra has delighted audiences at home and abroad, in such legendary venues as Vienna’s Musikverein, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Paris’s Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Leipzig’s Gewandhaus, St. Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theater, the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, and, of course, Davies Symphony Hall. Be amazed by these gifted young musicians as they explore great music! Recommended for ages 12 and older. Group discount does not apply.

Event: Boston Lyric Opera 'Carmen' at Shubert Theatre, Sun, Nov 15 3:00p

828350 — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:36:30 +0000

Carmen and Don José crash into each other with a passion that's as much about will as it is about desire. At its premiere, Bizet's opera shocked and thrilled audiences. The thrill's still there in this new, highly theatrical BLO production. Music by Georges Bizet. New BLO production! Sung in French with French dialogue and projected English translation.