#BosTen: Chill out with the Boston Yeti at the Brattle Theatre
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.
An Evening with the Boston Yeti Ah, here’s something that definitely doesn’t happen every weekend. The Brattle Theatre and 2015’s wintertime hero, the Boston Yeti, are hosting a screening of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The Yeti himself will also give an onstage interview, but with a translator because the Yeti doesn’t speak English (whatever that means). (Thursday, December 17; 7 p.m.; Brattle Theatre, Cambridge; $9+)
And there’s also…
Ugly Sweater Cocktail Cruise Everyone’s had their fair share of ugly Christmas sweater parties, but are any of them on a boat? All aboard the decked out Spirit of Boston for a holiday buffet and an ugly sweater competition. (Thursday, December 17; boarding starts at 2 p.m.; Seaport World Trade Center; $32)
Mayor’s Celebration of Lights Stop by the Boston Public Library for an innovative take on holiday lights. On the Dartmouth Street side of the building you’ll see 3D projections in pink, blue, and purple — the first of its kind in the U.S. (Thursday, December 17 through Sunday, December 20; looping every 10 minutes from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Boston Public Library; free to see)
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Eat Boutique Holiday Market It’s the last weekend to check out this market made just for the best foodies. Find food trucks and gift ideas. Plus, participate in festive workshops, happy hours, and chef book signings (Joanne Chang will be there on Saturday!) (Thursday, December 17 through Sunday, December 20; weekdays from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Store 54, 267 Western Ave., Allston; free entry)
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens release In case you somehow managed to miss the news, a new Star Wars movie is out this weekend. Go see it. Critics are already raving. (Opens everywhere Friday, December 18)
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Etsy’s Artists of Boston Winter Bazaar For the ultimate last-minute Christmas shopping experience (yeah, we know you need it), all sorts of artists from around Boston will gather for a giant pop-up market with tons of handmade crafts. And, no pressure: It’s expecting a huge turnout — over 32,000 people RSVP’d on Facebook alone. (Saturday, December 19 through Sunday, December 20; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; The Arsenal Project, Watertown; free entry)
Let’s Wrap! Wish there was a little elf who could wrap your holiday gifts for you? Join Breather and other retailers in Back Bay for a day of gift-wrapping — for free. For every person who RSVPs, they make a donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Boston. (Saturday, December 19; 11 a.m.; Breather, 36 Gloucester St., Boston; free wrapping, free entry)
Lightsaber Build Party Stop by Parts and Crafts in Somerville to learn how to build an actually good, authentic lightsaber. May the force be with you. (Saturday, December 19; 1 p.m.; Parts and Crafts, Somerville; $30 per family)
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Somerville Illuminations Tour 2015 Take a 45-minute trolley tour around Somerville to see the best holiday lights residents have to show off. Crafts and treats will also be served. (Saturday, December 19; 4:30 p.m.; starts at Somerville City Hall; adults $10, kids/seniors $5)
Firefly Solstice Celebration Downeast Cider House is holding a night of auctions, raffles, tastings, tours, entertainment, and — of course — cider. All ticket proceeds go to Firefly, a local organization of yoga teachers trained to provide yoga to trauma survivors. (Sunday, December 20; 5 p.m.; Downeast Cider House; $20)
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