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Music, Art, Film, Dance, Theatre, Activities, Talks... I look for any interesting performances & happenings around Boston area that cost $10 or less.
I email a weekly list, and I post some 'highlights' here. So if you like what I'm doing, you can subscribe at *cheapthrillsboston - you know what- gmail.com* and get the whole enchilada; or check out my blog.
Feel free to post about cheap stuff around Boston or whatever... Thanks! ~rob

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Free Concerts at Perks Coffeehouse this weekend!

Perks Coffeehouse
685 Washington Street
Norwood MA 02062
781-762-5565

All shows are 8 - 10 PM Admission is free and seating is limited, first come first serve. Come early, come hungry, the kitchen is open!

Thursday August 7th. The Scott Tarulli Group Event: http://going.com/scottt

Friday August 8th. Urban Caravan
Event: http://going.com/urban

Venue: www.myspace.com/raymondbrady
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  1. Free Concerts at Perks Coffeehouse this weekend! + -

    Raymond Aug 3 at 2008, 6:04 PM
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    Raymond said "Perks Coffeehouse 685 Washington Street Norwood MA 02062 781-762-5565 All shows are 8 - 10 PM Admission is"
    Perks Coffeehouse
    685 Washington Street
    Norwood MA 02062
    781-762-5565

    All shows are 8 - 10 PM Admission is free and seating is limited, first come first serve. Come early, come hungry, the kitchen is open!

    Thursday August 7th. The Scott Tarulli Group Event: http://going.com/scottt

    Friday August 8th. Urban Caravan
    Event: http://going.com/urban

    Venue: www.myspace.com/raymondbrady
    Last post 4 days ago
  2. Some Cheap Weekend Ideas... + -

    robert Aug 1 at 2008, 6:28 PM
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    robert said "Something is better than nothing...? Have a great week! ### FRI 8/1 7:30pm Sarah Borges & the Broken "
    Something is better than nothing...? Have a great week!

    ###

    FRI 8/1

    7:30pm
    Sarah Borges & the Broken Singles, John Cate Band
    at Natick Common, corner of Main St (Rt 27) & Central St (Rt 135), Natick
    FREE

    Sarah Borges does actually rock (with a little country).

    Rain location: Natick Center for Arts, 14 Summer St, Natick

    FRI 8/1

    9pm
    Nerd Nite w/ Wounded by Lazors, Cityscapes
    at Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington St, Jamaica Plain
    $3

    Josh Cook, "How To Read Ulysses" (9:15pm); John Fennel, "Can Psychologists Pick out the Pervert? Inherent Overreaching in Sexually Dangerous Person Hearings" (10pm); Brian Cawrse, "A Trip Through North America's Hallucinogenic Houseplants" (10:45pm); Wounded by Lazors (11:30pm); Cityscapes (12:30pm)

    FRI 8/1

    The Dollyrots (Midnight), The Downbeat 5 (11pm), Cheater Pint (10pm), Miskatonic (9pm)
    at TT the Bear's Place, 10 Brookline St, Cambridge (Central Sq)
    $10

    The Downbeat 5 are tremendously good!

    FRI 8/1

    9:30pm
    The Vital Might, [Munk], Topheavy, Axemunkee
    at Middle East - Upstairs, 472 Mass Ave, Cambridge (Central Sq)
    $10 / 18+

    [munk]'s final show (as [munk]), and I believe him.

    FRI 8/1

    Midnight
    " Rock Band" Competition
    at Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St, Brookline (Coolidge Corner)
    $9.75

    All theaters will be in use for all levels of players.

    FRI 8/1 to SUN 8/3

    Various Times
    Shakespeare in the Square Festival
    at Winthrop Park, corner of JFK St & Mount Auburn St, Cambridge ( Harvard Sq)
    FREE

    American Repertory Theater, Actors' Shakespeare Project, and Revels team up to fill the area with a boat load of Shakespearian entertainment and fun including a production of "Love's Labour's Lost". I assume they're closing down the street, because Winthrop Park is tiny...(?)

    Who are the Orion Sword Dancers? I guess they're friends of the Revels folks who dance... with swords...

    Schedule:

    FRI 8/1
    * 5pm to 7:30pm: Commonwealth Morris Men/Orion Sword Dancers (around Harvard Sq)
    * 6pm to 6:45pm: "Shakespeare Slams"
    * 7:15pm to 9:45pm: "Love's Labour's Lost"

    SAT 8/2
    * 2:45pm to 4:15pm: Music: Renaissonics
    * 4:30pm to 5:15pm: "Shakespeare Slams"
    * 7:30pm to 10pm: "Love's Labour's Lost"

    SUN 8/3
    * 1:30pm to 3:30pm: Commonwealth Morris Men (around Harvard Sq)
    * 3pm to 5:30pm: "Love's Labour's Lost"
    * 5pm to 7pm: Orion Sword Dancers (around Harvard Sq)
    * 6pm to 7:30pm: Music: Tapestry, Tom Zajack Trio
    * 7:45pm to 8:30pm: "Shakespeare Slams"

    FRI 8/1 to SUN 8/3

    8pm (SUN: 7pm)
    " As You Like It": Shakespeare in the Park
    at Parkman Bandstand, about 165 Tremont St, Boson ( Boston Common)
    FREE

    The annual Free Shakespeare performances are really one of the best gifts to the city, so we should appreciate it and take in a performance.

    It's one of the Bard's sylvan love stories, which the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company will twist it in their way as they usually do each year. From what I can tell, it looks like the sets will be reinterpreted in a 40's style.

    The last weekend of free Shakespeare! (at least, this production of free Shakespeare...)

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    SAT 8/2

    2pm to 6pm
    Annual Celebrate Shakespeare Day
    at Parkman Bandstand, about 165 Tremont St, Boson ( Boston Common)
    FREE

    There's little info readily available, but:

    ...open to participants of all ages. ...a free multi-faceted event featuring workshops, performances, backstage tours, games, and lectures for the public to enjoy and learn more about the works of William Shakespeare. Past workshops have included: voice projection, stage-fighting, stage death techniques (naturally follows stage-fighting)...

    SAT 8/2

    4pm to 8pm
    Peace Hip Hop Festival
    Feat: EPMD, Chubb Rock, Das EFX
    at City Hall Plaza, Boston (Govt Center)
    FREE

    Also performing are local rappers and dance troupes: Akrobatik, Esoteric, Static Noyze, Status Quo.

    SAT 8/2

    4pm to 6:15pm
    Field Trip #5
    Feat: Drug Rug, The Earth People Orchestra, Good Night & Good Morning, A.P. Swearengin
    meet at Green Street T Stop, about 150 Green St, Jamaica Plain
    FREE

    I went to the first Field Trip. Good times...

    SAT 8/2

    5pm to 8pm
    " Mixology: A 16 Count Dance Infusion"
    at Union Sq Plaza, Somerville (nexus of Somerville Ave, Washington St , Bow St)
    FREE

    An array of local dance companies will showcase their work, celebrating the fusion of diverse dance cultures and expressions — including jazz, modern, contemporary ballet, folk, hip-hop & street dance.Musical Guests: Jake Hill, Jim Hanft

    SAT 8/2

    9pm
    Casey Desmond, Jason Miles Goss, Danny Gallagher
    at Lizard Lounge/Cambridge Common, 1667 Mass Ave, Cambridge (between Harvard Sq & Porter Sq)
    $10 / 21+

    Singer-songwriters.

    SAT 8/2

    10:30pm
    The Wonderful Spells
    at Alchemist Lounge, 435 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain
    FREE

    Very nice power-pop.

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    SUN 8/3

    10am to 4pm
    " Tutto Italiano"
    at Larz Anderson Museum, 15 Newton St, Brookline
    $10 (includes Museum admission) / $5 seniors, students, ages 6 - 12

    "...over 200+ exotic Italian cars"

    SUN 8/3

    11am to 3pm
    Davis Square Community Yard Sale
    at Hodgkins Park, about 100 Holland St, Somerville (near Teele Sq)
    FREE-ish

    If you buy stuff, it will benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition.

    All are encouraged to bring stuff for fun in the park. Info is available on LiveJournal and Facebook.

    SUN 8/3

    9pm
    Magic People, Animal Hospital, Filia Motsa
    at Milky Way Lounge, 403 Centre St, Jamaica Plain
    FREE

    Wild blend o' music!
    Last post 6 days ago
  3. Free Concerts at Perks Coffeehouse this weekend! + -

    Raymond Jul 27 at 2008, 3:55 PM
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    Raymond said "Perks Coffeehouse 685 Washington Street Norwood MA 02062 781.762.5565 Venue: www.myspace.com/raymondbra"
    Perks Coffeehouse
    685 Washington Street
    Norwood MA 02062
    781.762.5565

    Venue: www.myspace.com/raymondbrady

    All shows are 8 - 10 PM. Admission is free and seating is limited. (No Reservations) so come early, come hungry, the kitchen is open.

    Thursday July 31st: Matt Nozzolio W/Kristen Graves CD release (Opening)

    Event: http://going.com/nozzolio

    Friday August 1st: Glenn Michael

    Event: http://going.com/glennmichael1

    Thanks for checking us out and I hope to see you there!

    Raymond Brady
    Manager - Perks Coffeehouse
    Last post 11 days ago
  4. Boston Comedy Showcase XVII this Friday! + -

    Scotty Jul 24 at 2008, 5:23 PM
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    Scotty said "You cant get better stuff for this cheap - eva! http://boston.going.com/event-359093?... "
    You cant get better stuff for this cheap - eva!

    http://boston.going.com/event-359093?...
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  5. July 24th & 25th. at Perks Coffeehouse (Free Shows) + -

    Raymond Jul 21 at 2008, 3:38 PM
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    Raymond said "Thursday July 24th. Angela Easterling From South Carolina, on tour of the Northeast, Angela Easterling makes h"
    Thursday July 24th. Angela Easterling

    From South Carolina, on tour of the Northeast, Angela Easterling makes her Perks Coffeehouse debut.

    Event: http://going.com/angelaeasterling

    Friday July 25th. Celeste

    Norwood's own Celeste makes a return to Perks Coffeehouse for an intimate night of her wonderful Storyteller-Songwriting.

    Event: http://going.com/celeste

    Venue: www.myspace.com/raymondbrady

    Perks Coffeehouse
    685 Washington Street
    Norwood MA 02062
    781.762.5565
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  6. Saturday Beach Bashes with the Bustonian and Social Boston Sports! + -

    Justin Jul 15 at 2008, 12:17 PM
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    Justin said "Hey Robert and everyone else! Who's coming on the SBS Saturday Beach Bashes? They happen every Saturday with the"
    Hey Robert and everyone else! Who's coming on the SBS Saturday Beach Bashes? They happen every Saturday with the Bustonian; picking you up at 10 a.m. in Copley Square and taking you down to Duxbury Beach for beach volleyball, bocce, frisbee, and much more. The bus will then have you back in Boston at 5:00p.m.

    With gas prices soo high its the best way to get to the beach this summer with friends!
    Check it all our here: http://socialbostonsports.com/content...
    Last post 23 days ago
  7. Cheaply Weekly... + -

    robert Jul 11 at 2008, 4:08 PM
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    robert said "Okay, maybe I'm back to the ol' weekly emails... Have a great week! ### FRI 7/11 All Day Long 7.11-oun"
    Okay, maybe I'm back to the ol' weekly emails... Have a great week!

    ###

    FRI 7/11

    All Day Long
    7.11-ounce Slurpees
    at participating 7-Eleven stores
    FREE

    Yes, it's true. I try to go every year and have at least one free mini-slurpee. It's actually a good amount if you consider that a 7.11-ounce slurpee has 7 ounces of sugar. It's also sufficient to get a brain-freeze.

    I assume most, if not all, stores are participating. I know I'd be pissed if I went to one that wasn't doling out the freebies. Back in L.A., the 7-11's were stacked like Dunkin' Donuts and CVS locations combined, but there are still enough in the Boston area to get multiples without much trouble...

    (While cup supplies last.)

    FRI 7/11

    Varsity Drag (11:45pm), Dirty Truckers (10:45pm), Buttercup (9:45pm), The Sneaks (9pm)
    at Abbey Lounge, 3 Beacon St, Somerville (Inman Sq)
    $8

    I can tell you firsthand that The Dirty Truckers and Varsity Drag dole out some top-notch rock.

    FRI 7/11

    10pm
    Dave Aaronoff
    at Plough & Stars, 912 Mass. Ave, Cambridge (Central Sq)
    $3

    Rocker extraordinaire Dave Aaronoff is showing off his fondness for country-western on his new CD and will likely be backed by some of his friends known as The Protagonists.

    FRI 7/11

    10pm
    Jacques Labouchere
    at Middle East - Corner, 480 Mass Ave, Cambridge (Central Sq)
    FREE

    Peculiiar American singer-songwriter decides to move to Sweden a few years ago and makes some good music. Not a bad free entertainment choice...

    FRI 7/11 to SUN 7/13

    7:30pm
    "The Real Inspector Hound" w/ "Hidden in This Picture"
    at Mary O’Malley Park, Commandant’s Way, Chelsea Waterfront
    FREE

    English Performances on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

    ~En Espanol~ on Fridays and Sundays:
    "El Verdadero Inspector Sabueso" con/ "Escondido En La Imagen"

    Here is your reason to go to Chelsea: two one-act plays. Take the #111 bus for an adventure in free theatre -- and who knows what else -- on the other side of the Tobin.

    There are 2 more weeks with no Sunday show at the end, so other performances are on: 7/16, 7/17, 7/18, 7/19, 7/20 & 7/23, 7/24, 7/25, 7/26.

    FRI 7/11 to SUN 7/13

    Various Times (most 7:30/8pm)
    " Unbound 2008: A Festival of New Plays"
    at Boston Playwrights Theatre, 949 Comm Ave, Boston (BU campus)
    $10 / $15 festival pass

    What can I say -- they're new plays. Works from previous years have made it to Off-Broadway... You have a good chance of seeing something bold/adventurous/funny; it might be rough, but it won't be amateurish.

    The schedule:

    FRI 7/11
    8pm: "Beautiful American Soldier"

    SAT 7/12
    8pm: "12 Dogs"

    SUN 7/13
    2pm: "Coma, Patient"
    4pm: "Listening"
    5:30pm: "Beautiful American Solider"
    7pm: "12 Dogs"
    I assume the festival pass is good for all 4 days, but you could see every play on Sunday for $15.

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    SAT 7/12

    10am to 4pm
    " Big-Bugs": Opening Day
    at New England Wild Flower Society, 180 Hemenway Rd, Framingham
    $8 / $6 seniors & students / $4 ages 3 to 18 / FREE under 3

    Giant bug art returns to their favorite botanical garden/nature walk in Framingham with a swarm of buggy activities/exhibits.

    To go along with the bugness, a Beatles tribute band, " HELP!", will play (1pm to 3pm).

    SAT 7/12

    10am to 6pm
    Learn to Windsurf
    at Community Boating, 21 David G. Mugar Way, Boston (Esplanade/Beacon Hill)
    $10 / FREE 16 and under

    Do you want to give windsurfing a try? The guy I talked to said the weather on Saturday should be "perfect" for whooshing across the Charles on a board with a sail...

    As of Thursday afternoon, there are still some slots available. Call: 617-523-1038.

    All equipment supplied but be prepared to get wet! You must wear sneakers or rubber booties to go on a windsurfer. They, and you will get soaked. Bring a clothing change.

    Classes start every thirty minutes. You can get a head start by watching video lessons here.

    (Whenever I see windsurfers on the river, I like to imagine it's John Kerry out there.)

    SAT 7/12

    11am
    " Gun Crazy"
    at Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St, Cambridge (Harvard Sq)
    FREE

    This should be shown late at night, but this is the monthly Saturday series, " Elements Of Cinema". Wild characters + danger + romance + cool camera work + sassy script = great film noir.

    Discussion to follow screening.

    SAT 7/12

    2pm to Close
    Trashfest
    Feat: The Konks (Midnight), Leather Uppers (11pm), The Tampoffs (10pm), Almighty Terribles (9pm), Jay Allen & the Arch Criminals (8pm), Tunnel Of Love (7pm), Gozu (6pm), White Man's Magic (5pm), Starry Crown Nightstick (4pm), The Throwaways (3pm)
    at Abbey Lounge, 3 Beacon St, Somerville (Inman Sq)
    $10

    I'm not associated with any of these bands, but should be a really fun show from beginning to end. Maybe a dozen bands playing punk/garage/rock/blooze is an excuse for people to get trashed, but that's fine. You don't have to drink to oblivion, but no one will judge you here...

    Unfortunately, it looks like there's no free beer, but PBR tallboys are $2 from 2pm to 4pm (and won't be much more after).

    SAT 7/12

    3pm to 7pm
    Riverfront Music Festival
    Feat: Blind Melon, Need to Breathe, Matt Nathanson, The Brother Kite
    at Market Landing Park, about 1 Merrimac St, Newburyport (Market Sq/Riverfront)
    FREE

    Blind Melon is back with a guy that sounds quite a bit like the late Shannon Hoon. Close your eyes and find out if you're happy, disoriented, or creeped out. Presented in cooperation with The River (92.5FM), so keep that in mind when you wonder about the other artists.

    The Ipswich Ale Beer Garden will be open from noon to 6pm across the parking lot behind the Custom House Maritime Museum.

    It's supposedly well-attended, and some people show up at the crack of dawn to get a sweet picnic spot...

    A commuter rail ride would cost $7.75 each way -- but you're not driving (about 90 miles round-trip from Boston)...


    SAT 7/12

    1pm to 4pm
    Micro- & Mini-Car Day
    at Larz Anderson Museum, 15 Newton St, Brookline
    $10 (includes Museum admission)

    A MINI Cooper is a friggin' minivan compared to these miniscule marvels from the '50s and '60s. The extra cool part is that you can go for rides in some of these cars.

    It's like a convention for the micro/mini-car owners, so you might just see the flock of them driving around the area this weekend...

    SAT 7/12

    7pm to 9:30pm
    The Guess Who, John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band
    at Hatch Shell, Storrow Dr, Boston (Charles River Esplanade)
    FREE

    " WODS Oldies in Concert" Series

    FYI: John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band were formed in Narragansett, RI. (Do you suppose they will drive separately or go in a van together?)

    SAT 7/12

    7:30pm to 11pm
    Tango by Moonlight
    over the Charles River, on the Weeks pedestrian bridge, Memorial Drive side, near Dewolf St, Cambridge
    FREE

    It's the first night of "dance on a bridge" season that lasts for the next 5 full moons or so. As usual, they'll start with brief period of tango instruction, then you can try for as long as you like until you feel like dancing any way you like. It's a fun time with and without a partner, since you can usually find a partner or two. It'll be too nice to be inside, so you might enjoy the atmosphere. Perhaps the spirit will move you.

    Raindate: SUN 7/13
    (Regardless of clear or cloudy skies, raindates are used only if it is actually raining at 8 pm on the primary date.)

    SAT 7/12

    9pm
    Shaun & Suzi's Annual Bastille Day A-Go-Go
    at Lizard Lounge/Cambridge Common, 1667 Mass Ave, Cambridge (between Harvard Sq & Porter Sq)
    $10 / 21+

    Shaun Wolf Wortis and Suzi Lee have been doing this for 15 years where they "turn a Boston-area club into a New Orleans house party, albeit resplendent in French Revolution duds, and tongue firmly in cheek." It's like their Mardi Gras Ball but different. But similar. Expect to hear a bunch of NOLA-style R&B/jazz/etc with many special guests.

    I don't know if it's because Suzi is out of town, but the special theme is "Duets Night", featuring local rock star couples singing duets together:
    Laurie Sargent & Billy Conway
    Dave & Katie Champagne
    Peter Moore & Sarah Rabdau
    Jen D'Angora & Ed ValauskasOther performers include Jim Infantino, Chandler Travis, and more.

    SAT 7/12

    The Watson Twins (11:45pm), Tim Fite (10:30pm), The Everyday Visuals (9:30pm)
    at TT the Bear's Place, 10 Brookline St, Cambridge (Central Sq)
    $10

    The Watson Twins are probably best know for their CD with Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis, "Rabbit Fur Coat". The really do sing beautifully, don't they? And The Everyday Visuals are so darn good in general.

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    SUN 7/13

    2:30pm
    Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Cabaret: Life Drawing Class
    at Great Scott, 1222 Comm Ave, Allston
    $7 / 18+

    Another edition of the best drawing session in Boston. Wilder and looser than any other art class you've been to. You won't feel so bad about your drawing skills. Crazy models, contests, and prizes -- oh my!

    This month's model: Lola

    SUN 7/13

    3pm to 7pm
    Eric Peterson, Swaggerin' Growlers, Tomorrow The Gallows
    at Abbey Lounge, 3 Beacon St, Somerville (Inman Sq)
    FREE (donations welcome)

    SUN 7/13

    3pm to 10pm
    Bastille Day Party
    along Holyoke Street, Cambridge (Harvard Sq)
    FREE

    Is one Independence Day party enough for you? Celebrate the French one too with food, drink, music, dance, and miscellaneous fun.

    There's a bunch of kids' activities from 3pm to 5pm, followed by Traditional French waiters race (" La Course des Garcon de Cafe") at 5:15pm. Performances by: Afrobrazil & Cirkestra (5:30pm to 8pm), Hot 8 Brass Band (8pm), then DJ Kamal drops the jams "a la Francaise" (9pm)...

    Participating restaurants: Sandrine's Bistro, Chez Henri, Brasserie Jo, The Elephant Walk, Rialto, Petit Robert Bistro

    Katrina Ritaville Express will park a FEMA trailer on Mt Auburn St. to -- y'know -- remind people.

    SUN 7/13

    9:30pm
    TraniWreck: "Drag, Decadence, Dissent and Duos"
    at Milky Way Lounge, 403 Centre St, Jamaica Plain
    $8 / 21+
    Our July Independence celebratory TraniWreck will feature performances about decadence and dissent and there'll be a few duos. Every time I come up with a theme for us the performers (in their irreverent way) say, "Yah, whatever, Heywood." So...we'll see. It's bound to be good. That's all I know.Featuring:
    MC/Host Heywood Wakefield, Becca D'Bus, Johnny Blazes, Frieda Fries, Maggie Crowley & Rachel Kahn (of The Femme Show), Elizabeth Whitney (of Bitches with Barrettes), Can Can Revolution and more.

    SUN 7/13

    10pm
    Jeremy Lyons & The Deltabilly Boys
    at Alchemist Lounge, 435 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain
    FREE

    Our tasty bit of New Orleans in Boston, courtesy of Hurricane Katrina.

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    MON 7/14

    Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin (10:40pm), Ha Ha Tonka (9:45pm), The Motion Sick (9pm)
    at TT the Bear's Place, 10 Brookline St, Cambridge (Central Sq)
    $10


    MON 7/14

    5:30pm
    "Christmas in July & August"
    at Rabb Lecture Hall, Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St, Boston (Copley Sq)
    FREE

    This is the last July night to watch Xmas-themed film programs in the dark, air-conditioned Rabb Hall for a relaxing 2-1/2 hours. Tonight's line-up consists of two mid-80's shorts, "Curious George Goes Christmas Shopping" and "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" (narrated by Jeremy Irons), and a musical version of "Scrooge" with Albert Finney.

    http://www.bpl.org/news/upcomingevents.ht...
    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0215099/
    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066344/


    MON 7/14

    All Day
    "Scratch Me Mondays"
    at all JP Licks locations (Jamaica Plain, Brookline, Somerville, Boston, Newton, Chestnut Hill)
    FREE

    One doesn't need much encouragement to go to JP Licks, because the ice cream is so darn good! But if you go on Mondays in July, you get a scratch card with various prizes and discounts to local establishments. Nothing big, but every card is a winner.

    One lucky winner will have a "$250 Cash Cow Card" from J.P. Licks (and a monthly floral arrangement for one year from Twig). You can enter the drawing for the grand prize online.

    http://www.jplicks.com/scratch.htm
    http://www.twigboston.com/
    http://www.jplicks.com/locations.htm

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    TUES 7/15

    7 pm
    Wendy Johnson, "Gardening at the Dragon's Gate": Reading
    at Porter Square Books, 25 White St, Cambridge (near Star Market)
    FREE

    Organic farming icon Wendy Johnson has written a book about her life and her work, which should be an interesting talk for people interested in sustainable agriculture with a side of Zen meditation. I have a feeling that she doesn't often travel from her Northern California farm.

    http://www.gardeningatthedragonsgate.com/
    http://www.portersquarebooks.com/

    TUES 7/15

    8pm
    Bluegrass Pickin’ Party
    Feat: Uncle Monk (8pm), Boston Perfect 10's (10pm)
    at Cantab Lounge, 738 Mass Ave, Cambridge (Central Sq)
    $5 Voluntary Donation

    Dude, it's Tommy from The Ramones! The original drummer of one of the most influential bands in rock now sings and plays mandolin in alt-country/bluegrass duo, Uncle Monk. You gotta give the $5 to support a Ramone... The Boston Perfect 10's are group of local hotshots that play in other bands.

    http://www.geoffbartley.com/public_html/m...
    http://www.myspace.com/unclemonk
    http://www.cantab-lounge.com/public_html/...

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    WED 7/16

    8pm to 1am
    "Free Vicente Lebron!" Benefit Concert
    at Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Cambridge (Inman Sq)
    $10

    Vicente Lebron is one of the percussionists for jazz ensemble Either/Orchestra, and something went terribly wrong when they returned from their last international tour. Dominican-born Lebron has been in Homeland Security detention for over a month, and --thanks to our increasingly Orwellian system -- there really isn't much available information about his case. This show is a benefit for the legal defense fund of a fine musician, family man, and US resident for more than 35 years. (They will accept more than $10, if you desire.)

    Many excellent bands and singers to perform:

    8pm:
    Orchestra Morphine, Gypsy Schaeffer, Manguito

    9pm:
    Gabrielle Agachiko, Leo Blanco Group, I-Level

    10 pm:
    3Play, Jorge Perez w/ Juan "Cotito" Medrano, latin-ethiopian-jazz w/ singers: Ruthie Ristich, Christian McNeill, Willie "Loco" Alexander

    11 pm:
    Rhumbafrica, Charlie Kohlhase's Explorer's Club, Club D'Elf

    Midnight:
    Russ Gershon's Mood Elevator

    This is the first article I read about the case:
    http://thephoenix.com/Boston/Music/63...

    http://hi-n-dry.com/orchestra_morphin...
    http://www.gypsyschaeffer.com/
    http://www.myspace.com/buck_moon
    http://www.leoblanco.com/
    http://www.myspace.com/jorgeperezdrums
    http://www.myspace.com/christianmcneillmu...
    http://www.williealexander.com/
    http://www.charliekohlhase.com/
    http://www.clubdelf.com/
    http://www.myspace.com/eitherorchestra
    http://www.rylesjazz.com/

    WED 7/16 and THUR 7/17

    8pm
    "As You Like It": Shakespeare in the Park -- Open Dress Rehearsal
    at Parkman Bandstand, about 165 Tremont St, Boson (Boston Common)
    FREE

    Maybe fewer people will know about the dress rehearsals? The annual Free Shakespeare performances are really one of the best gifts to the city, so we should appreciate it and take in a performance.

    It's one of the Bard's sylvan love stories, which the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company will twist it in their way as they usually do each year. It looks like the sets will be reinterpreted in a 1930's/40's style.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_You_L...
    http://www.commshakes.org/
    http://www.citicenter.org/shows/lists/det...

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    THUR 7/17

    6pm to 9pm
    10th Annual Lantern Festival
    at Lake Hibiscus, Forest Hills Cemetery, 95 Forest Hills Ave, Jamaica Plain
    FREE ($10 suggested donation per lantern)

    This is based on the Japanese midsummer Bon Festival, a Buddhist ritual in memory of loved ones in which lanterns represent the souls of the dead are floated out to sea and prayers are offered so that they might rest in peace. You can write some thoughts about your departed on the shades of the lantern, then watch it float about Lake Hibiscus. Flickr is full of beautiful scenes from previous years:
    http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=lantern%2...

    From 6pm to 8pm, the evening starts with performances from gospel singerRon Murphy, the Samurai drummers of Tsuji Daiko, and dance performances from the Chu Ling Dance Academy & Showa Boston Institute.

    It's okay to bring picnic. A flashlight is suggested (but you'd be okay without one).

    (Rain date: THUR 7/24)

    http://www.ronmurphylive.com/aboutron3.ht...
    http://www.samuraitaiko.com/Home.html
    http://www.showaboston.org/
    http://www.chulingdance.com/chu_home.htm
    http://www.foresthillstrust.org/

    THUR 7/17

    10pm
    Dennis Brennan Band
    at Atwoods Tavern, 877 Cambridge St, Cambridge (near Inman & Kendall Sq)
    FREE / 21+

    Dennis Brennan and his band have just begun a Thursday residency that will last 'til the end of August. If you don't know about this stunningly good rocker-songwriter, you better get knowledgable as soon as possible! He is a musical treasure that also surrounds himself with killer players.

    http://www.myspace.com/dennisbrennan
    http://www.atwoodstavern.com/

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    FRI 7/18

    6:30pm
    Anita Coelho - Afro-Heritage Project
    at Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center, 41 Second St, Cambridge (East Cambridge)
    FREE

    Part of East Cambridge's Boom Town Festival.

    http://www.myspace.com/anitacoelho
    http://www.cmacusa.org/HTML/boomtownsched...
    http://www.cmacusa.org/HTML/aboutdirectio...

    FRI 7/18 and SAT 7/19

    Various Times
    ArtBeat Festival 2008
    at Various places around Davis Square, Somerville
    $3 donation suggested

    Friday: 6pm to 10pm
    Saturday: 11:30am to 6pm

    The theme is "Green"

    Some musical highlights should be: Freezepop, Akrobatik, Township, Audrey Ryan, Shrinking Islands

    http://www.somervilleartscouncil.org/prog...

    FRI 7/18 to SUN 7/20

    Various Times
    Annual Italia Unita Festival
    at 1 Bennington St, East Boston (Central Sq, couple blocks north of Maveriick T station)
    FREE

    Friday: 6pm to 11pm
    Saturday & Sunday: 3pm to 11pm

    http://www.italiaunita.org/

    FRI 7/18 to SUN 7/20

    Various Times
    Annual Betances Festival
    at Villa Victoria:
    Plaza Betances, 100 W. Dedham St, Boston (South End)
    O'Day Park, 85 W. Newton St, Boston (South End)
    FREE

    Friday: 6:30pm to 9pm
    Saturday: 3pm to 9pm
    Sunday: 2:30pm to 8pm

    The greased pole competition was really fun to watch.

    http://www.iba-etc.org/claboston/festival...

    FRI 7/18 thru SUN 8/3

    8pm (SUN: 7pm)
    "As You Like It": Shakespeare in the Park -- Open Dress Rehearsal
    at Parkman Bandstand, , about 165 Tremont St, Boson (Boston Common)
    FREE

    Also Playing:
    TUES 7/22 to SUN 7/27
    TUES 7/29 to SUN 8/3

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_You_L...
    http://www.commshakes.org/
    http://www.citicenter.org/shows/lists/det...
    1. RE: Cheaply Weekly... + -

      rick Jul 12 at 2008, 10:56 AM
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      rick said "Dang Robert you're good. I thought you might miss the Bastille Day A-Go-Go and I was gonna add that. I used to be "
      Dang Robert you're good. I thought you might miss the Bastille Day A-Go-Go and I was gonna add that. I used to be a fan of Shaun's old band Slide. They were one of the first bands I saw when I moved up here from FLA.

      It's sorta been fun for me to see if there's anything I'm aware of that you haven't already posted. It hasn't happened in awhile now. Thanks for help making it an entertaining summer on the cheap! Of course I'm sure you already know about ArtBeat next weekend...

      Cheers,

      Rick
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        robert Jul 14 at 2008, 9:13 AM
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        robert said "Thanks, Rick. If you didn't go, it was a great show -- although the openers kinda went a bit longer than they should"
        Thanks, Rick. If you didn't go, it was a great show -- although the openers kinda went a bit longer than they should've...

        Always feel free to post any tips you'd like. (Yes, ArtBeat rocks!)

        ~r
    Last post 24 days ago
  8. This weekend at Perks Coffeehouse - Admission free music! + -

    Raymond Jul 13 at 2008, 4:47 PM
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    Raymond said "Thursday July 17th. 8 - 10 PM: The Scott Tarulli Group. Event: http://going.com/tarulli Friday July 18th"
    Thursday July 17th. 8 - 10 PM:
    The Scott Tarulli Group.

    Event: http://going.com/tarulli

    Friday July 18th. 8 - 10 PM:
    Eric Sommer.

    Event: http://going.com/ericsommer

    Venue: www.myspace.com/raymondbrady

    Perks Coffeehouse
    685 Washington Street
    Norwood MA 02062
    781.762.5565
    Last post 25 days ago
  9. Vicente Lebron Benefit, 7/16 + -

    Peace Jul 11 at 2008, 1:57 PM
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    Peace said " http://boston.going.com/event-354807;... "
    Last post 27 days ago
  10. July Red Sox Mixer at the Pour House + -

    BostonYPA Jul 8 at 2008, 4:28 PM
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    BostonYPA said "This event includes ALL YOU CAN EAT hot dogs (comparable in taste to Fenway Franks, steamed in BEER), nachos"
    This event includes ALL YOU CAN EAT hot dogs (comparable in taste to Fenway Franks, steamed in BEER), nachos and homemade apple crisp. Not to mention a great view of big screen tvs for the game, and a great crowd. can you beat that for $10? Don't think so. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For more info see http://www.bostonypa.com/event.asp?id=602
    Last post 30 days ago

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