#BosTen: Kick off another winter at the Frog Pond
Ten not-lame things to do in Boston this weekend.
BosTen is your weekly guide to events and cool happenings in and around Boston. Skip Netflix this weekend—here are 10 ways to get out of your home and not be bored in the Hub.
The Frog Pond opens Whether you’re a first-timer using milk crates to balance or one of the pros pulling Salchows at center ice, the Frog Pond is the quintessential Boston ice skating experience. (Friday, December 4; 10 a.m.; Boston Common; all ages)
And there’s also…
Boston Common Tree Lighting Didn’t get enough tree lighting a couple weekends ago? Join Mayor Walsh as he accepts the honorary holiday tree from Nova Scotia and then plugs it into an electrical outlet. (Thursday, December 3; 6 p.m.; Boston Common; free; all ages)
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Chrismukkah at SoWa SoWa gets seasonal for those looking to get a jumpstart on holiday shopping. Join 50 local artisans, 90 artist studios, 60 boutiques and galleries, and a hefty lineup of food trucks for a weekend full of homegrown gift ideas. (Friday, December 4 at 5 p.m. to Sunday, December 6 at 5 p.m.; Thayer Street in the South End; free; all ages)
The Slutcracker opens Special guest John Waters joins for opening night of the provocative holiday show. Nothing like a little burlesque to make the holidays really count. (Friday, December 4 at 8 p.m. through December 31; Somerville Theatre; $27; 18+)
Prodigy at MIT One half of hip-hop legends Mobb Deep comes to MIT to discuss his time in prison and how the experience has affected his art. (Friday, December 4; 8 p.m.; MIT Sloan School of Management; free; all ages)
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JP Holiday Flea Two floors, two days, and more than 50 vendors selling wares, crafts and art. Perfect for stocking stuffer enthusiasts and those with an early case of holiday spirit. (Saturday, December 5 at 11 a.m. to Sunday, December 6 at 7 p.m.; Spontaneous Celebrations; free; all ages)
Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl Dress up in an outdated itchy sweater and drink beer at various bars throughout Boston. For similar fun, also check out the SantaCon bar crawl, the 12 Bars of XMas bar crawl, or the DownEast Cider Ugly Sweater Party all this weekend. (Saturday, December 5; 12 p.m.; Mija Cantina; $10; 21+)
MassArt Made Holiday Sale Looking to pick up some local art as a holiday gift? Might as well buy from a young talent who is drowning in student debt! (Sunday, December 6 at 10 a.m. through Saturday, December 12; Tower Building Lobby of MassArt; free; all ages)
Santa Paws at Assembly Row Bring your best pooch pal to Assembly Row for a picture with Santa and help raise money for Somdog, an organization geared towards making Somerville a more dog-friendly city. (Sunday, December 6; 11 a.m.; Orvis at Assembly Row; free; all ages)
Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz One of the fall’s most talked-about tours wraps up in Boston as Miley Cyrus joins the Flaming Lips at the House of Blues. Expect lots of props, viral moments, nudity, and probably some music, too. (Sunday, December 6; 7 p.m.; House of Blues; $69.69; all ages)
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