10 things to do in Boston this weekend
BosTen is your weekly guide to not-lame events in the city.
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 city. If you’d like BosTen delivered to your inbox every Thursday, click here. Want more things to do? Check out our events calendar at boston.com/events.
Edward Gorey Curator Talk at MassArt
Famed illustrator/author (and longtime Massachusetts resident) Edward Gorey passed away in a Cape Cod hospital in 2000, leaving behind a lifetime of dark, surreal artworks that won him a cult following among children and adults alike. On Thursday, MassArt curator James Edwards will give a talk about Gorey and the museum’s current gallery of the artist’s etchings. (Thursday, January 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; MassArt Design and Media Center, Boston; free; all ages)
Harvard Square Chocolate Festival
Whether you want to buy some Valentine’s Day chocolates a few weeks early or simply enjoy everything chocolate, Harvard Square is the place to be this weekend. The Harvard Square Business Association’s ninth annual chocolate festival will feature chocolate-themed menus from local eateries, a free chocolate tasting on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., a chocolate-filled edition of the Charles Square Market on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and more. (Friday, January 27 to Sunday, January 29 at various times; Harvard Square; free; all ages)
Eataly 10th Anniversary
It’s only been two months since Eataly Boston opened its doors to the public, but the massive Italian food emporium is already holding a birthday party. The original Eataly opened in Torino, Italy, 10 years ago on Jan. 27, so Eataly Boston is celebrating with a number of fun events, including cooking classes and a fish auction in which high-quality catches will be auctioned to the highest bidder. Stop by for a complimentary piece of cake from Eataly USA Head Pastry Chef Katia Delogu. (Friday, January 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Eataly, Boston; free; all ages)
Roxy’s Central / Area Four A4cade Opening Day
Playing video games by yourself can be pretty fun, but it’s always better when you can grab a friend for some two-player action. That’s the spirit behind Roxy’s Central and A4cade by Area Four, a joint effort from Roxy’s Grilled Cheese founder James DiSabatino and Area Four head honcho Michael Krupp that opens in Central Square this weekend. You can get your game on with 20 classic arcade consoles, an 18-foot shuffleboard court, Skee-Ball, and Pop-A-Shot, all while enjoying geek-themed cocktails from Area Four and food from Roxy’s. (Saturday, January 28 from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Roxy’s Central / Area Four A4cade, Cambridge; free; restaurant, all ages / arcade, 21+)Update 1/27/17 10:17 a.m.: A spokeswoman told Boston.com that due to minor delays, Roxy’s/A4 is now scheduled to open on Saturday at 5 p.m. rather than on Friday at 11 a.m., as previously reported.
Slap Shot at Coolidge Corner Theatre
Watching the Bruins is a little bit difficult these days. If you’d rather watch a hockey team that definitely won’t disappoint you, the Coolidge Corner Theatre is screening a 35 mm print of the Paul Newman classic Slap Shot at midnight on Friday and Saturday. The Charlestown Chiefs may not be the most talented bunch, but those guys sure know how to fight. (Friday, January 27 and Saturday, January 28 from 11:59 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline; $12.25; rated R)
Woman Power Yoga
According to Yoga Hub Boston founder Ali Singer, everyone has both masculine and feminine energy within us and surrounding us. While the masculine energy is assertive, linear, and analytical, the feminine is receptive, creative, and intuitive. If it feels like there’s been a bit too much masculine energy in your life, you’re invited to join Singer for a 60-minute, chill flow at the Paradise on Saturday that will be accompanied by songs by strong women from the last five decades. A portion of the $23 cost will be donated to a charity selected from participant suggestions, so bring an idea for a worthy nonprofit along with your positive energy and yoga mat. (Saturday, January 28 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Paradise Rock Club, Boston; $23; all ages)
Battle Road Brew House Grand Opening
Fans of Maynard’s Battle Road Brewing Company finally have a watering hole to call their own. Battle Road is celebrating the grand opening of its new brew pub with barbecue, live music by The Road Dawgs, and plenty of their Revolutionary War-themed beers, including the 1775 Tavern Ale, Barrett’s Farmhouse Ale, Lexington IPA, Midnight Rider Porter, and a new special Kolsch-style pale ale called Minuteman Gold. (Saturday, January 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Battle Road Brewing, Maynard; free; 21+)
Pemberton Farms Winter Warmer
If you prefer spirits over suds, Pemberton Farms has you covered. The Cambridge market will have more than 50 spirits available for sampling on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., including drams from local distilleries like Bully Boy Spirits and Boston Harbor Distillery. (Saturday, January 28 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Pemberton Farms, Cambridge; free; 21+)
CRASHfest World Music Festival
Broaden your musical horizons at the CRASHfest Music Festival at the House of Blues on Saturday. The evening of world music will include 10 bands, including Bombino, Salif Keita, and Orkesta Mendoza, spread across three stages. The festival will also feature luxurious lounges, where audience members can enjoy global street food, international beer, and custom cocktails while surrounded by an eclectic blend of tunes. (Saturday, January 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; House of Blues, Boston; $48; all ages)
Super Hunger Brunch
If brunch was already part of your weekend plans, why not pick a restaurant where your omelets and mimosas will go toward a good cause? This weekend, 30 local breakfast spots will host prix fixe brunches priced at $25, $35, or $50, and will donate 100 percent of the proceeds to the Greater Boston Food Bank. Check out the full list of participating restaurants on GBFB’s website. (Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29 at various times; various locations; free; all ages)
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