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Oh! You all like to vote in the #BostonWeekend polls, and I enjoy knowing whether any people read these threads, so, I present to the #BostonWeekend (7/x) crowd this week's wholly pointless straw poll:

How many holes does a #straw have?

This weekend and next in #CambridgeMA:

North Cambridge Family Opera presents "Kids Court"!

familyopera.org/

Kids Court is a rollicking farce in which Hansel and Gretel sue their stepmother for abandonment on reality court TV.

Performed entirely in song by a large intergenerational cast (dozens of local families, including mine), with side-titles projected so you don't miss a word. Fun for all ages!

Eight performances on March 29-30 and April 5-6, at the Andrew Peabody School, 70 Rindge Avenue, North Cambridge.

www.familyopera.orgNorth Cambridge Family Opera Company
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New here? Every week I scour listings, feeds, and emails - and bring you the best of the best of the weekend's events in #Boston . I live in #somervilleMA, so what I highlight skews local to me, but I'll include anything in #NewEngland if its worth the trip.

If my thread is useful, help share the word - boost and like the events that you think are cool - and when you're talking up the Fediverse to your pals, consider mentioning that we do projects like this one here, because your neighbors deserve nice things.
#BostonWeekend 2/x

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This #BostonWeekend thread happens every week, but another project we put together for the #Massachusetts / #NewEngland #community is this list of fedi-enabled local groups.

If you're involved with, or know any #Boston area groups/orgs having a go at #mastodon, please reach out and we'll get them on the Boston Area Starter Pack: fedidevs.com/s/Mzgz/
#BostonWeekend 27/x

fedidevs.comBoston, Massachusetts, United States of America - Mastodon Starter PackBoston area groups, and people who regularly post about the Boston metro region - please contact me if you'd like to be added (or removed!)
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Saturday 1-3p - MAMAS garden sign painting and repair in #MedfordMA (#MutualAid Medford and #Somerville) instagram.com/p/DG86Ycmv_rM/
#Medford #Boston #gardening #BostonWeekend 26/x

InstagramMutual Aid Medford & Somerville on Instagram: "Come paint & repair signs for MAMAS gardens with us! This is a great opportunity to meet community members and have some fun doing arts & crafts - no skill required! Masks required; email us at the address above for the specific address. Please bring paint, brushes, clear coat spray, or old signs if you have them! :) *** Image description: Potted plants and gardening tools are scattered over a white background. Large text reads "Garden Sign Painting Party." Smaller text below reads, "Saturday March 22, 1-3PM. Boston Ave & North St, Medford. Masks required. Email mamasgardeningcollective (at) gmail (dot) com, subject 'painting event 3/22' for the address. Bring paint, brushes, or clearcoat spray if you have them! The more supplies the merrier. Mutual Aid Medford & Somerville." *** Fiesta de pintura de carteles para los huertos: sábado 22 de marzo, de 1 a 3 p. m., en Boston Ave y North St en Medford. Se requieren máscaras. Envíenos un correo electrónico con el asunto "painting event 3/22" para la dirección. ¡Conoce a miembros de la comunidad y diviértete pintando! Traiga pintura, pinceles o pintura en aerosol transparente si tiene algo para compartir. *** Festa de pintura de placas de jardim: sábado, 22 de março, das 1h às 3h, na Boston Ave e North St em Medford. Máscaras necessárias. Envie-nos um email com o assunto "painting event 3/22" para o endereço. Conheça membros da comunidade e divirta-se pintando! Traga tinta, pincéis ou spray de verniz, se tiver para compartilhar. *** Pati penti siy jaden: Samdi 22 Mas, 1-3P, nan Boston Ave & North St nan Medford. Mask obligatwa. Imèl nou ak sijè "painting event 3/22" pou adrès la. Rankontre manm kominote a epi pran plezi nan penti! Pote penti abazde, bwòs, oswa espre transparan si ou gen kèk pou pataje."75 likes, 1 comments - mutualaidmamas on March 8, 2025: "Come paint & repair signs for MAMAS gardens with us! This is a great opportunity to meet community members and have some fun doing arts & crafts - no skill required! Masks required; email us at the address above for the specific address. Please bring paint, brushes, clear coat spray, or old signs if you have them! :) *** Image description: Potted plants and gardening tools are scattered over a white background. Large text reads "Garden Sign Painting Party." Smaller text below reads, "Saturday March 22, 1-3PM. Boston Ave & North St, Medford. Masks required. Email mamasgardeningcollective (at) gmail (dot) com, subject 'painting event 3/22' for the address. Bring paint, brushes, or clearcoat spray if you have them! The more supplies the merrier. Mutual Aid Medford & Somerville." *** Fiesta de pintura de carteles para los huertos: sábado 22 de marzo, de 1 a 3 p. m., en Boston Ave y North St en Medford. Se requieren máscaras. Envíenos un correo electrónico con el asunto "painting event 3/22" para la dirección. ¡Conoce a miembros de la comunidad y diviértete pintando! Traiga pintura, pinceles o pintura en aerosol transparente si tiene algo para compartir. *** Festa de pintura de placas de jardim: sábado, 22 de março, das 1h às 3h, na Boston Ave e North St em Medford. Máscaras necessárias. Envie-nos um email com o assunto "painting event 3/22" para o endereço. Conheça membros da comunidade e divirta-se pintando! Traga tinta, pincéis ou spray de verniz, se tiver para compartilhar. *** Pati penti siy jaden: Samdi 22 Mas, 1-3P, nan Boston Ave & North St nan Medford. Mask obligatwa. Imèl nou ak sijè "painting event 3/22" pou adrès la. Rankontre manm kominote a epi pran plezi nan penti! Pote penti abazde, bwòs, oswa espre transparan si ou gen kèk pou pataje.".
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Sunday 2-4pm - craft supply swap at #ArtisansAsylum #Boston - Free - under 18 ok if with parent/guardian
instagram.com/p/DHG0LIxtvig/
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InstagramArtisans Asylum on Instagram: "📢 Crafting Supply Swap at Artisans Asylum! 🎨✂️ Got too many craft supplies gathering dust? Time to swap! Join us at Artisans Asylum on Sunday, March 23, from 2–4 PM for a FREE crafting supply exchange. Bring your excess materials and trade them with fellow makers—because one crafter’s clutter is another’s creative treasure! ✅ Clean, usable craft supplies only ✅ Small donations accepted for Make and Mend ✅ Free parking available ✅ UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN Let’s keep creativity flowing and supplies in use! See you there! RSVP at link in stories 📍 96 Holton Street, Boston, MA 02135 #Allston #AllstonMA #BrightonMA #Boston #BostonClasses #craft #crafting #makerspace #craftsupplies #supplyswap"114 likes, 3 comments - artisansasylum on March 12, 2025: "📢 Crafting Supply Swap at Artisans Asylum! 🎨✂️ Got too many craft supplies gathering dust? Time to swap! Join us at Artisans Asylum on Sunday, March 23, from 2–4 PM for a FREE crafting supply exchange. Bring your excess materials and trade them with fellow makers—because one crafter’s clutter is another’s creative treasure! ✅ Clean, usable craft supplies only ✅ Small donations accepted for Make and Mend ✅ Free parking available ✅ UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN Let’s keep creativity flowing and supplies in use! See you there! RSVP at link in stories 📍 96 Holton Street, Boston, MA 02135 #Allston #AllstonMA #BrightonMA #Boston #BostonClasses #craft #crafting #makerspace #craftsupplies #supplyswap".