knizerFeb 21
Boston, Massachusetts: The #BostonWeekend gets us back to daytime temps, warm enough for ice to melt, and no more snow for a week. Venturing out inspiration, a thread 1/x
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But first, the poll: Where do you do the majority of your grocery shopping?
#BostonWeekend 2/x
Stop&Shop / Star Market
33.3%
HMart
1.8%
Market Basket
45.6%
Wegman's/WholeFoods
19.3%
Poll ended at .
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And if you're new, welcome! Say hi? Our crew of #NewEngland fediverse folk are good people.

I build community by posting a thread of local-ish events that aren't too far from my town of #SomervilleMA, so you'll see #CambridgeMA and #Boston stuff too. If this kind of project resonates, consider giving this thread a boost, and using/following the #BostonWeekend tag for any events you'd like to see highlighted for your neighbors.
#BostonWeekend 3/x

Feb 21 at 5:53pmWeb
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I'm also highlighting groups and orgs in the Boston area on the fediverse, if you know of anybody who's not on our Boston Starter Pack, @ me to get them added.

If you're involved with a group and they're not yet on Mastodon, consider volunteering to run with a pixelfed or mastodon account - almost every org needs some social media help, one way to be a good fedizen is continued advocacy for this non-corporate agora.

https://fedidevs.com/s/Mzgz/
#BostonWeekend 4/x

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America - Mastodon Starter Pack

Boston 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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Through Saturday - Foundry Festival continues, arts and STEM events, #CambridgeMA - big variety of free events/workshops suitable for all ages, but focused on kids as its been School Vacation Week. Many are rsvp but some drop in. https://www.cambridgefoundry.org/events/festival
#BostonWeekend 5/x
Festival

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Friday @7 - #PorterSquareBooks is hosting their first comedy show(!) $10-$15
https://www.portersquarebooks.com/event/ticketed-comedy-night-cambridge-laughing-through-pain
#BostonWeekend 6/x
[Ticketed] Comedy Night in Cambridge: Laughing through the Pain! | Porter Square Books

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Through Sunday - S P A C E - theatre performance about the Mercury 13 pilots - #CentralSquare #CambridgeMA https://www.centralsquaretheater.org/shows/space/
#BostonWeekend 7/x
S P A C E - Central Square Theater

The thing about space is you have to contend with earth.

Central Square Theater
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Friday - 8pm - #ScottPilgrim Vs the World screening, plus pre-post show concerts (#chiptune, #glampunk, #Dancemusic) a popup arcade, a 360 degree projection experience? Somehow Free, #ArlingtonMA
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-a-screening-and-audiovisual-celebration-tickets-1093929174609
#BostonGeek
#BostonWeekend 8/x
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: A Screening and Audio/Visual Celebration

A screening and celebration of "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World"! An event just as special as the 2010 summer night this movie came out.

Eventbrite
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Friday 8pm - "Hot To Go" a #ChappellRoan dance party at the mideastclub in #CentralSquare #CambridgeMA - presumably doesn't have the singer, but does have a $26 ticket price? That seems like a lot, but maybe they're spending it on glitter and confetti. I'm old.
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/hot-to-go-middle-east-downstairs-tickets/14145493
#BostonMusic #BostonDancing #BostonWeekend 9/x
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Friday @ 8pm - #Eivor (female vocalist, Faroese art pop/ nordic electro folk) in #SomervilleMA at the Theatre, $42+, decent seats still available. Synths and guitars, man, always a good combo. With #Sylvaine https://www.somervilletheatre.com/production/eivor/
https://www.youtube.com/@eivormusic/videos
#BostonWeekend 10/x
Eivør - Somerville Theatre

MassConcerts presents Eivør with Sylvaine Tickets on sale Friday, September 27th at 10am

Somerville Theatre
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Through Sunday, #BugsBunny Film Festival at the #Brattle in #HarvardSquare #CambridgeMA - multiple matinee shows, 35mm prints, wascally wabbit on the big screen.
https://brattlefilm.org/movies/the-bugs-bunny-film-festival/
#BostonFilm
#BostonWeekend 11/x
The Bugs Bunny Film Festival

The Brattle's Annual Tradition! Sat, Feb 15 – Sun, Feb 23

The Brattle
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Through Sunday, #TarsemSingh Double Feature at the #brattle
#TheFall
#TheCell
Both are really interesting visuals, presented in new 4k restoration that look great on the big screen. #CambridgeMA #HarvardSquare
https://brattlefilm.org/movies/the-fall/
#bostonWeekend 12/x
The Fall

New 4K Restoration! Fri, Feb 21 – Sun, Feb 23 • Double Feature with THE CELL

The Brattle
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Saturday, noon, $65: Stab something until its cute - 3D #Felting 101
4 hour class, materials/tools included,
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3d-needle-felting-101-tickets-667164024557
#artisansAsylum #Boston
#BostonWeekend 13/x
3D Needle Felting 101

Join us for a fun hands-on workshop where you'll learn the basics of 3D needle felting and create your own felted creation.

Eventbrite
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Saturday, #DeboRay debut album release show, 630p, the burren #SomervilleMA, $25+
https://tickets.24hourmusic.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=969
#BostonMusic
#BostonWeekend 14/x
Tickets | Debo Ray - The Album Release Show | 24 Hour Music, LLC

Check This Out: Get tickets and show information for Debo Ray - The Album Release Show - 24 Hour Music, LLC

24 Hour Music, LLC
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Saturday, sold out show, #FosterThePeople at the HOB in #Boston
https://www.houseofblues.com/boston/EventDetail?tmeventid=vv1AvZk7MGkdHzQs-
#BostonWeekend 15/x
Foster The People: Paradise State of Mind Tour

02/22/2025 19 at Citizens House of Blues Boston

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Saturday, grammy winners out of New Orleans, #RebirthBrassBand at Crystal Ballroom #somervilleMA $45+
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0100614390C98D17
#BostonMusic
#bostonWeekend 16/x
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Saturday #FatherJohnMisty w/ #Destroyer at MGM in #Boston, $45+

https://crossroadspresents.com/pages/more-info-event?eventid=vv1AvZkAaGkd9ANl4
(#TheNewPornographers)
#BostonWeekend 17/x

More Info Event | Crossroads Presents

Crossroads Presents
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Sunday 1130a-130p, free but RSVP, Lunar New Year celebration at the #SomervilleArmory - "live performances, Korean food, games, drummers, lion dance, and more!" -

EDIT aww, sold out apparently

https://artsatthearmory.org/events/lunar-new-year-rolling-parade/
#BostonWeekend 18/x

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Saturday 10am - Tai Chi for turbulent times, indoors at UU, free, #HarvardSqure #CambridgeMA https://www.ellendtaichi.com
#BostonWeekend 19/x
Ellen D Tai Chi| | Massachusetts

Qigong and Tai Chi shows us how to slow down enough to better understand and befriend our mind-body process which leads to a sense of clarity, harmony and buoyancy as we navigate the ever-changing ebb and flow of life. Ellen D Tai Chi.

Ellen D Tai Chi
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Monday 7pm #Harp Extravaganza at #Berklee in #Boston, free.
https://www.berklee.edu/events/berklee-harp-extravaganza-xxiii-berklee-harpists-in-concert
#harps #BostonMusic #BostonWeekend 20/x
Berklee Harp Extravaganza XXIII—Berklee Harpists in Concert

Please join us for our annual recital of the Berklee harp students! Classical, folk, rock, jazz, blues, and original compositions will be performed. 

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Sunday noon-2p, Somerville Growing Center - volunteer opportunity in prep for the Maple Boil down https://www.instagram.com/p/DGTgPTxP6JE/
#SomervilleMA #BostonWeekend 21/x
Somerville Growing Center on Instagram: "Join us this Sunday and help prep for the Maple Boil! Link in bio."

11 likes, 0 comments - somervillegrowingcenter on February 20, 2025: "Join us this Sunday and help prep for the Maple Boil! Link in bio.".

Instagram
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Sun 1045am-1145am - Cozy Hour at Side Quest Books and Games in #UnionSquare #somervilleMA $7 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/side-quest-cozy-hour-tickets-1115013558569
#BostonWeekend 22/x
Side Quest Cozy Hour

Enjoy the quiet peace of Side Quest for an hour every other Sunday morning. Bring your book, a solo RPG, or your writing project!

Eventbrite
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Sat 930am-130p Indoor Winter Farmers Market at the #SomervilleArmory #SomervilleMA
https://www.somwintermarket.org
#23/x
Somerville Winter Farmers Market

Every Saturday at the Armory you'll find the best variety of products from New England's food producers. December through March in Somerville, MA

somwintermarket
Show threadDiary of Paracelsus’s RoseFeb 21
@knizer oh no, this is sold out
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@zoec boo, sorry; thanks for letting me know, i've updated.
Show threadDiary of Paracelsus’s RoseFeb 21
@knizer it’s okay!! I was lamenting my misfortune and hardship (of missing it)
Show threadbonnieFeb 21
@knizer I don't felt because wool but... stab something until it's cute makes me want to.
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@bmd ugh wool allergy.
Apparently felting techniques can be used on silk, TIL, but likely not to the level of cuteness that I'd hope for.
Still, stabbing...
https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2009/07/20/needle-felting-without-wool
Show threadbonnieFeb 22
@knizer yeah, it just has not felt (haha) worth it without wool.
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@bmd PUN HUSKY DOG DOT JPG
Show threadrednikkiFeb 21
@knizer We saw the restoration of The Fall last year, and it was even better than I remembered. If you like film, you have GOT to go see this at the Brattle this weekend.
Show threadTimmy MacFeb 23
@knizer I am hardly a cinephile, but The Fall is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen
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@TimmyMac I’m glad it got a 4K remaster so more people can appreciate #TheFall - it’s so well done, holds up.
Show threadrednikkiFeb 23
@knizer The Fall is also a brilliant, heartbreaking and touching story. It is INTENSE.
Show threadKate RobertsFeb 21
@knizer I’m going to be there! Her music is so ethereal and beautiful, it’s kind of perfect for winter. People should snap up those tickets!
Show threadknizerFeb 22
@krra how was the show?
Show threadKate RobertsFeb 22
@knizer Great! Her voice is even more incredible in person. In such an intimate venue it was a very moving show
Show thread-𝚍𝚜𝚛- (has pronouns)Feb 21

@knizer

FWIW I appreciate your personal take, even if you are old.

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@dashdsrdash Am I wrong here, though? If the cover charge doesn't include a drink, food, drugs, or a band, anything over 20$ seems excessive unless its NYE.
you are wrong, a $25 cover is normal w/ inflation
0%
26$ cover is gouging
0%
bruh, cover more than 10$ is too much
100%
Poll ended at .
Show threadJonathan Arnold 🇺🇦Feb 21
@knizer That fedidevs link has a nice list, but the Last Posted info is wildly out of date.
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@jdarnold Thanks! I noticed that also, not sure why, been meaning to look into their github repo if this is a known issue, if its because i'm on a small server, or what - but its a pretty low priority 🤪 https://fedidevs.com/faq/
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