Tuesday , 21 May 2013

Top Picks via Boston Central: December 5 – December 11

Boston Pops Holiday Pops Kids Matinees 2012
These special family concerts include a children’s sing-along and photos with Santa. For those seated at the floor tables, there are special kid-friendly menu options along with holiday treats. Symphony Hall, Boston.
Saturday, Dec 8, 2012 - Saturday, Dec 24, 2012

The Nutcracker: José Mateo Ballet Theatre
José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s version of The Nutcracker has become a holiday tradition for New England audiences. Various locations around the Greater Boston area.
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun from Nov 24, 2012 - Dec 24, 2012

Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour & Tree Lightings
Santa Claus will once again hit the road to bring Christmas cheer to 15 Boston neighborhoods with the Macy’s Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lightings. Various locations around Boston.
Friday, Dec 7, 2012 - Sunday, Dec 9, 2012

Winter Lights on the Greenway
A series of lighting displays and innovative art installations intended to bring warmth and cheer to the Greenway during the darkest part of the year. Installations will take place all across the Greenway. Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston.
Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 - Thursday, Mar 29, 2013

Holiday Festival
Please join the Transportation Children’s Center for their annual Holiday Festival, Raffle, and Silent Auction fundraiser. 10 Park Plaza, Boston.
Thu, Fri from Dec 6, 2012 - Dec 7, 2012

The Velveteen Rabbit
Back by popular demand for its fourth season, this enchanting play features puppetry combined with live actors to create a magical experience for all ages. 572 Tremont Street, Boston.
Sat, Sun from Dec 15, 2012 - Dec 23, 2012

Craftboston Holiday Show 2012
Craftboston Holiday Show is a selective display of 90 artists at The Cyclorama at The Boston Center for the Arts, exhibiting a wide variety of crafts for sale from ceramics to decorative fiber pieces. 539 Tremont Street, Boston.
Fri, Sat, Sun from Dec 7, 2012 - Dec 9, 2012

Urban Nutcracker
Tony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker, Boston’s original holiday classic, is back at John Hancock Hall for its 12th season. Packed with magic for the whole family. Tony Williams Dance Center, 180 Berkeley Street, Boston.
Fri, Sat, Sun from Dec 8, 2012 - Dec 23, 2012

Muppet Christmas Carol
‘Tis the season for love, laughter, and one of the most cherished stories of all time! Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard Street, Brookline.
Saturday, Dec 8, 2012

Holiday Craft Fair
Looking for a fun way to enjoy a Saturday with your family? Visit the Leahy Holloran Community Center (The Murphy School) for their annual Holiday Craft fair and shopping Bazaar. Stop in and enjoy. 1 Worrell Street, Dorchester.
Saturday, Dec 8, 2012

Of Mice And Men
Moonbox Productions presents Pulitzer prize-winning author John Steinbeck’s classic drama of two drifters, George and Lennie, in Depression-era California as they struggle for survival and chase their dreams. See http://www.moonboxproductions.org. 539 Tremont Street, Boston.
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun from Dec 7, 2012 - Dec 22, 2012

Hansel & Gretel presented by the A.R.T. Institute
The A.R.T. Institute, in association with the Loeb Drama Center, brings another classic children’s story to life — Hansel and Gretel — an adaptation of the Brother Grimm’s fairytale, directed by Allegra Libonati. 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge.
Wednesday, Dec 5, 2012 - Friday, Jan 6, 2013

Puppet Showplace Presents Tales of Beatrix Potter by Applaus
December is here, and the cold weather has got some animals taking shelter at PST, including a duck and two bad mice. Ready to hear their stories? 32 Station Street, Brookline.
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun from Dec 6, 2012 - Dec 9, 2012

Kids Brunch with Music by Ben Rudnick Support Local Troops
Join us at Tico as we welcome Ben Rudnick & Friends to play music & enjoy Tico’s great food, all for a good cause. Kids’ music, delicious brunch, and a chance to support our local troops in Afghanistan. 222 Berkeley Street, Boston.
Saturday, Dec 8, 2012

28th Annual MassArt Holiday Sale
Shoppers looking for interesting and unique gifts won’t want to miss out on this annual holiday sale in the Tower Building Lobby at MassArt. 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston.
Sunday, Dec 2, 2012 - Saturday, Dec 8, 2012

Boston Children’s Chorus Holiday Concert
Enjoy a Holiday Concert with lots of Festive favorites performed by Boston Children’s Chorus. At the Cathedral Of The Holy Cross, South End. 1400 Washington Street, Boston.
Saturday, Dec 8, 2012

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