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Take a moment to exhale this weekend. We’ve curated plans for couples, friends and families so you don’t have to! This is all the information you need in a step-by-step guide to make your planning easier.
It’s a Date!
Saturday, Jan. 12
Do This
Photo from The Mad Monkfish Facebook
Sushi is served with a side of jazz at The Mad Monkfish.
Start off the night with dinner and a show at The Mad Monkfish in Central Square. This Asian fusion hot spot serves up sushi and sashimi to the beat of live jazz music. Listen to the Andy Voelker Quartet play old-school classics while you sample one of the restaurant’s music-themed sushi dishes like Gaga’s Monster Roll, featuring octopus, cucumber, tiger shrimp, kanikama, tempura crunch and more.
The Mad Monkfish
11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sushi entrees $14–$32, sushi rolls $6–$10
524 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
$2 per hour parking at Green Street garage, Central Square T stop
Then What?
From there, walk three minutes to Improv Boston for “Ladylike! The Female Dominated Comedy Show.” Laugh along to some of Boston’s funniest ladies and see what surprises the crowd might have during the 3-minute audience spots. “Ladylike!” is presented on the second Saturday of every month, and this month’s set includes Gloria Rose, Angela Sawyer, Dawn Hartill, Katie McCarthy and Cindy Doan.
Improv Boston
11 p.m. –11:55 p.m.
$12 per person
40 Prospect St., Cambridge
$2 per hour parking at Green Street garage, Central Square T stop
Friends Zone
Friday, Jan. 11
Do This
Explore your creative side while learning about aromatherapy with this Healing Aromastone Diffuser Jewelry Workshop at The Corner Art Room. The workshop starts with an exploration of essential oils and their benefits, and then you’ll make a diffuser bracelet with smoky quartz, sunset mookaite and tiger’s-eye. All supplies are provided, and you’ll go home with an extra vial of essential oil to top off your bracelet.
The Corner Art Room
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
$30 per person
6 Academy Hill Road, Brighton
Parking on site, Market St at Washington St stop on the 86 bus
Photo from Athan’s Bakery Facebook
Choose from a wide selection of baked goods made in house at Athan’s Bakery.
Then What?
Finish the evening on a sweet note with dessert at Athan’s Bakery, just two minutes walking from The Corner Art Room. This European-style café and bakery makes handmade pastries, chocolate, baklava and other sweets. Sip on a coffee and enjoy a croissant or try tea and tarts. If you’re looking for something heartier Athan’s also serves dinner.
Athan’s Bakery
8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Pastries $2–$10, Coffee $2–$5
407 Washington St., Brighton
Limited street parking, Market St at Washington St stop on the 86 bus
Family Fun
Sunday, Jan. 13
Courtesy Coolidge Yoga
A Family Yoga class can be fun for both parents and kids.
Do This
Get the whole family active at this Family Yoga class at Coolidge Yoga for parents and kids ages 5-12. The class focuses on building self-esteem through a yoga practice that incorporates storytelling and music, and it targets the mind and body through a blend of physical and mental exercises. Joanna Lloyd is a Brookline-based social worker and psychotherapist in addition to this class’ yoga teacher. Ticket covers one parent and one child.
Coolidge Yoga
12:45 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
$25 per 1 child and 1 adult
1297 Beacon St., Brookline
Limited street parking, Coolidge Corner T stop
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Kupel’s brings the New York bagel experience to Boston.
Then What?
After burning all those calories you deserve a treat! Head to Kupel’s Bakery for an authentic New York bagel experience. Pick from a wide range of bagel flavors, everything from blueberry and jalapeño to more the classic salt and garlic. Then choose from an extensive list of cream cheese and fish spreads to spice things up.
Kupel’s Bakery
6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Bagels $1.10, bagel sandwiches $3-$12
421 Harvard St., Brookline
Some street parking, Coolidge Corner T stop
