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Talk: Black Boston and the Struggle for Education

Wednesday, May 22 12:00p

Congregational Library and Archive, Boston

The growth of the educational system in Massachusetts played a pivotal role in shaping the fight for civil rights and abolition from the colonial period through the 20th century...

Start-up City: Building Boston's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Tuesday, Jun 11 8:00a

MassChallenge Event Space, Boston

The Boston area has a long history of innovation...

Walking Tour: Lost Boston: The Vanished West End

Saturday, Aug 24 7:00p

West End Museum, Boston

This tour will introduce attendees to the story of Boston’s lost neighborhood, The West End...

Walking Tour: Lost Boston: The Vanished West End

Saturday, Jul 20 7:00p

West End Museum, Boston

This tour will introduce attendees to the story of Boston’s lost neighborhood, The West End...

Walking Tour: Back Bay, Beacon Hill and the Downtown Freedom Trail

Tuesday, May 21 12:30p

Boston Public Library - Central Branch, Boston

Begin in the elegant Back Bay, find out how the Back Bay was filled, check out the great 19th century architecure...

Author Talk with Susannah Charleson

Thursday, Jun 6 6:00p

Boston Public Library - Central Branch, Boston

The Possibility Dogs is auniquely personal and inspiring journey into the rapidly emerging world of psychiatric service dogs, as Susannah Charleson works as an evaluator in shelters, plucking unwan...

Ira Glass - Reinventing Radio

Sunday, Mar 9 3:00p

Boston Symphony Hall, Boston

The creator of the public radio show This American Life talks about his program and how it's put together...

Gallery Talk: The Power Of Print

Saturday, Jun 1 12:00p

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

On the eve of its centenarian, there was a revival in enthusiasm for lithography as a fine art...

Blue Discoveries Family Day: Harbor Exploration

Saturday, Jul 13 11:00a

New England Aquarium, Boston

Learn more about the blue planet through art, science and storytelling. Programs highlight Aquarium favorites as well as often-overlooked inhabitants. Activities are included with Aquarium admission.

SWITCH: Discover the Future of Energy

Thursday, May 30 7:00p

Simons IMAX Theatre, Boston

Dr...

History Preserved: Ancient Israel and the Dead Sea Scrolls

Tuesday, May 21 7:30p

Museum of Science, Boston

To honor its exciting new exhibit, Dead Sea Scrolls: Life in Ancient Times, the Museum of Science, Boston invites visitors to attend a special lecture on Tuesday, May 21...

Linda K. Fuller at The College Club Speaker Series

Tuesday, May 21 6:00p

The College Club of Boston, Boston

Linda K...

National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Syliva Earle

Wednesday, May 22 5:00p

Northeastern University - Fenway Center, Boston

Sylvia Earle, National Geographic Society Explorer in Residence will be kicking off Northeastern University's Sustaining Coastal Cities conference with a talk on "The Fragile State of Our Marine Ec...

Lunch and Learn Lecture series

Tuesday, May 21 11:30a

Boston Children's Museum, Boston

Dr. Janie Ward speaking about Talking with Your Child about Race. This Lunch & Learn will combine a lecture with ample time for participatory discussion on this sensitive topic. Dr...