Weekend Event Picks, June 6-8
Making plans? Short on ideas? No worries. See Milva DiDomizio and June Wulff’s picks for the top things to do around the Hub this weekend.
FRIDAY
PRIDE LAUNCH PARTY Rapper Cakes Da Killa is on hand to help kick off Boston Pride Week 2014. The bash also features DJs Leah V and Begbick. June 6, 10 p.m. $12-$20. Club Oberon, 2 Arrow St. www.cluboberon.com
ALL ABOARD In the mid 90s, John Brown’s Body unpacked its reggae sound in Boston, and it’s been out of the suitcase ever since. The band celebrates its album, “Kings and Queens,’’ and launches this year’s Rock and Blues Concert Cruise. Special guests are the Nth Power and Van Gordon Martin. June 6 at 8 p.m. (7 p.m. boarding). $25. 21+. Provincetown II departs from World Trade Center Pier, Seaport Blvd., Boston. 617-431-1175. www.rockandbluescruise.com
POETRY IN MOTION Forty-five actors from the Vakhtangov State Academic Theatre of Russia add French and Russian folk songs to the theatrical adaptation of Alexander Pushkin’s epic poem, “Eugene Onegin.’’ The story of a spoiled and bored Russian aristocrat is directed by Rimas Tuminas. June 6 at 8 p.m., June 7 at 2 p.m. $35-$125. Emerson/Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St., Boston. 617-824-8400. www.artsemerson.org
A HYMN FROM HIM Yes, yes, yes, laureate conductor John Williams will conduct the Boston Pops in a set of his tunes from Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park,’’ “Raiders of the Lost Ark,’’ and “Hook.’’ But that’s not all you get at Boston Pops Film Night with John Williams. The maestro’s baton waves the musicians through “Hymn to the Fallen’’ from “Saving Private Ryan’’ in a salute to the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. And there’s more. June 6, 7, 10, 11 at 8 p.m. $33-$108. Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. 888-266-1200. www.bostonpops.org
SATURDAY
CENTRALLY LOCATED For more than 30 years the Cambridge River Festival has taken place on the banks of the Charles River. Thanks to construction projects and events, it’s time for a change, so you’ll get your music, dance, art activities, food vendors, and more in Central Square at the 35th anniversary party. June 7 from noon-6 p.m. Free. Central Square along Massachusetts Avenue and Sidney Street, Cambridge. 617-349-4380. www.cambridgema.gov/arts/programs/riverfestival.aspx
HERS AND HIS An Australian and American come together in Somerville to celebrate each’s latest release. Mia Dyson and Will Dailey celebrate her album, “Idyllwild,’’ and his new single, “Sunken Ship.’’ 8 p.m. $20. 21+. Davis Square Theatre, 255 Elm St., Somerville. 800-838-3006. www.davissquaretheatre.com
SILENTS ARE GOLDEN It’s fitting that a movie theater with 100 years under its belt host the monthly screenings of classic silent features. First up at “Silents, Please’’ is “The Navigator,’’ a 1924 comedy starring Buster Keaton. Screenings are accompanied by live music created by Jeff Rapsis. June 8 at 2 p.m. $15 (discounts available). Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville. 617-625-5700. www.somervilletheatreonline.com
OUTNUMBERED Boston media outlets provide the runway talent for the “Sparkle VII’’ benefit for Rosie’s Place. Guy and gals modeling summer fashions are Ami Albernaz, Nelly Carreño, Cheryl Fenton, Brittany Jasnoff, Kate Merrill, Hilary Milnes, Lisa Pierpont, and Jonathan Soroff. June 8 from 3:30-5 p.m. $25 (reservations required; includes light fare, a cocktail, and gift bag). 21+. Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro, 25 Charles St., Boston. 617-723-7575. www.sparkle7.eventbrite.com
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