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It’s a Date!
Sunday, Nov. 18
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Stroll down Seaport Boulevard to see the hip neighborhood’s latest public art installation, Air Sea Land, by Spanish artist Okuda San Miguel. Seven vibrant, pop art-inspired sculptures line Seaport’s main street like candy-colored soldiers. Okuda explores the shared history and mythology of humans and animals and alludes to the evolutionary process as his figures evolve from representations of light and water to human forms.
Seaport Boulevard
All hours
Free admission
Court House stop on the SL2 bus, limited street parking
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A heapin’ helpin’: The Lovin’ Spoonfuls Ultimate Tailgate Party means you can eat for a cause
Walk 15 minutes to the 8th Annual Lovin’ Spoonfuls Ultimate Tailgate Party. The charity fund-raiser offers a decadent spread with food from Boston’s hottest chefs and craft cocktails to match. Attendees can bid on silent auction items and dance to the beats of Red Sox and Patriots DJ TJ Connelly. Proceeds benefit Lovin’ Spoonfuls, a food rescue service facilitating the redistribution of healthy, fresh food to those in need. At this year’s party, Elizabeth Warren will be honored with the Thomas M. Menino Award for Leadership for her fearless work in the Senate.
Flynn Cruiseport
6 pm–10 pm
$200/person
1 Black Falcon Ave., Boston
Drydock stop on the SL2 bus, limited street parking
Friends Zone
Saturday, Nov. 17
Photo courtesy of SMFA Art Sale
Frame work: Add to your art collection at the annual SMFA sale
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Art lovers can take a brief trip to heaven this weekend starting with the SMFA Art Sale. The annual School of the Museum of Fine Arts sale features thousands of works by new and emerging artists, with options for every taste and price point. It’s a great way for entry-level collectors to get their feet wet while mingling with artists and aficionados from around the city. Proceeds are split 50/50 between the artists and the institution to provide scholarships and opportunities for SMFA students.
School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts
11 am–7 pm
Free admission
230 Fenway, Boston
MFA T stop, limited street parking
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Shell of a woman: Printed Village will be at the MFA Artisan market with goodies like this lobster scarf
Once you’ve purchased something to adorn your walls, head next door to the Museum of Fine Arts Artisan Market and pick up something to adorn yourself. Shop over a dozen local vendors selling jewelry, clothing, glasswork, and other treasures. Local favorite Gina deWolfe of deWolfe Leather Goods will be there with her custom bags and wallets that make perfect holiday gifts (or stock up for yourself, we won’t tell). You can also find discount art books to add to your library. The first few shoppers to arrive will get a special surprise, and MFA members can enjoy 10 percent off.
MFA Boston
10 am–5 pm
$25/person
465 Huntington Ave., Boston
MFA T stop, lot parking $29/day
Family Fun
Saturday, Nov. 17
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Green screen: In Wally’s Opening Day, the Red Sox mascot must save baseball season from a snowstorm
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Kick off the weekend with a special screening of Wally’s Opening Day at the Boston International Kids Film Festival in Harvard Square. In the animated movie, Wally the Green Monster comes to life to save a baseball game from a surprise snowstorm (accurate). During the festival, over 50 films, domestic and international, will be screened across the city, touching on everything from science to stereotypes. There are even a few films by local students in the mix.
Lesley University School of Art and Science
10 am–12 pm
Free admission
1815 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
Harvard T stop, limited street parking
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Walk 10 minutes to grab a pre- or post-movie snack at the new Blackbird Doughnuts location in the Harvard campus center. Go for the classic (and less over-the-top) powdered minis or splurge on a seasonal flavor like Spiced Pear Fritter or Autumn Spice. People on an animal-free diet, fear not: Blackbird offers a Vegan Apple Cider doughnut and a Vegan Blueberry Ginger Coconut special.
Blackbird Doughnuts
8 am–10 pm
$3–$5 doughnuts
1350 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
Harvard T stop, limited street parking
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Photo: TK
Family affair: The Nields sisters went from alt-rock band to kids’ crooners
Walk two minutes to Club Passim for the Nerissa & Katryna Nields Family Show. The Nields sisters started out as an alt-rock band in the ‘90s. Their music had multigenerational appeal but often ended in a mosh pit. Since becoming parents, the musical duo has turned to children’s music with whimsical tunes like “Superhero Soup.” Now they perform a blend of folk rhythms and kids’ music to keep the whole family happy.
Club Passim
4 pm and 7 pm
$12/person
47 Palmer St., Cambridge
Harvard T stop, limited street parking
