Boston Event Calendar February 2012

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The Boston Event Calendar for February 2012 includes Boston Beanpot hockey, the huge New England Boat Show, and Lunar New Year celebrations. 

February brings 2 big holidays:  Valentine's Day on February 14, and President's Day on February 20, with most schools in New England on winter vacation for the entire week.

More to look forward to during February: the Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival, art show openings at Museum of Fine Arts and Wheelock College, and Simply Sublime at the Boston Opera House.

 

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Either/Orchestra Plays at ICA

Local jazz group Either/Orchestra will play its Boston premier of Ethiopian-influenced "Collected Unconscious" as well as works by Nerses Nalbandian at the Institute of Contemporary Art on February 24 at 7:30pm.  Internationally known for its fusion of "Golden Age" Ethiopian music from the 1960s and 1970s with jazz and Latin influences, Either/Orchestra first played the work in New York last fall to high acclaim.  

You can listen to this YouTube recording from an Either/Orchestra concert at NYC's Lincoln Center a few years ago to get a flavor of what you'll hear, even though the group performed a different piece.  

Tickets are $18 at icaboston.org - one show only.  ICA is located at 100 Northern Ave in the South Boston Waterfront neighborhood.

 

Boston Art Show Openings - February

Robert Baart Paintings and Drawings, February 9, 5pm-7pm at Towne Art Gallery at Wheelock College (lower level of Wheelock Family Theatre, 180 The Riverway, Boston's Fenway neighborhood) - exhibition dates January 24 - February 23, 2012; gallery hours Tues-Thurs 1pm-5pm, Sat 2pm-5pm or by appointment; 617-879-2000

Silver Salt, and Sunlight: Early Photography in Britain and France,  February 7 - August 19, 2012 - Spanning the middle decades of the 19th century, these early photos exhibit experimentation with new photographic processes and technologies being rapidly developed during this exciting period - Museum of Fine Arts, Fenway.

Miklos Pogany, Away from Home, throughout the month of February at Made in Fort Point (12 Farnsworth Street off Congress, South Boston Waterfront; 617-423-1100).   Open Monday - Friday 11am-6pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm.

Hungarian-born American artist and Buckingham Brown and Nichols art teacher Miklos Pogany exhibits abstract and semi-abstract paintings in oil done from memory and photos of the beautiful buildings and architecture he encountered during travels in France and Italy. 

Opening reception on Thursday, February 16, 5-7pm.

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Half-price tickets for Boston events in February

Half-price Boston events in February

- Boston Wine Expo at the Seaport World Trade Center
- Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics at TD Garden
- South End or Harvard Square Wine Tour
- A Romantic Valentine's Concert with the Borromeo String Quartet at Faneuil Hall
- The Wizard of Oz at Wheelock Family Theatre"
- Jane Austen Tour of Gore Place Mansion in Waltham, MA
- Simply Sublime: Boston Ballet presents works by 3 master choreographers - Boston Opera House
-Stephen Petronio Dance Company at Boston Institute for Contemporary Art
- Ice Skating in Kendall Square, Cambridge
- Simply Sublime at the Boston Opera House
- Etta May's White Trash Diary at the Wilbur Theatre
- Motley's Comedy Club presents top stand-ups

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Learn How to Make Red and Green Curries

Almost every week, the talented owner/chefs at Elephant Walk take turns teaching special cooking classes reflecting their ethnic and culinary heritages and interests - which is why you'll find a mixture of Cambodian, French, Spanish, and occasionally fusion cuisine showcased.  Most classes run about 3 hours and include a lunch of all the dishes prepared in the class - except for the day-long Market Day road trips to visit Boston's best Asian grocers. 

My pick for February:  "Red and Green Curries for Rice and Rice Noodles"
When:  February 25, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Where:   Elephant Walk, Cambridge location - 2067 Mass Ave
Closest T station: Red Line/Porter
Cost: Most are $75
Register:  Elephant Walk Website - click on "Classes" - classes often fill up far in advance

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Simply Sublime - The Boston Ballet - 2012

When:  February 9 - 19
Where:   Opera House, Theatre District, Boston
Closest T station: Green Line/Park

Simply Sublime Tickets

The renowned Boston Ballet performs Simply Sublime, three wonderful ballets in one program, with works by top choreographers George Balanchine, Christopher Wheeldon (Polyphonia), and Michel Fokine (Les Sylphides).   Symphony in Three Movements by Balanchine is set to music by Stravinsky originally composed for three different films.  This work premiered 40 years ago and gained immediate fame for the mix of athletic sequences punctuated by graceful flights of fantasy. 

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Boston sports for February

Basketball and hockey dominate the Boston sports calendar for February, and between the two teams, there's a game at TD Garden almost every night. 

Although snow piles can grow high in February, the Garden's location next to North Station makes it a snap to get to on the T or Commuter Rail. 

Boston Team Schedules and Tickets for February 2012

• Boston Celtics Schedule and Tickets for 2012
• Boston Bruins Schedule and Tickets for 2012

Get your tickets - and then make reservations at one of the hotels near TD Garden.

Photo courtesy of Henry Zbyszynski

Winter Retreats Show at Grand Circle Gallery

Grand Circle Gallery, one of Boston's most interesting small museums, presents Winter Retreats, an exhibition of vintage posters promoting warm- and cold-weather escapes to glamourous locations around the globe. 

Stroll around the gallery and you'll be transported to ski slopes, sunny beaches, Swiss mountains, and remote resorts - all part of how the leisure class escaped the chills of winter a few generations ago. 

Also on display at the gallery are aerial photos of glaciers, mountain peaks, and snowy landscapes by explorer and cartographer Bradford Washburn.

More about Grand Circle Gallery in Boston

Need your own winter escape?  Don't forget that we have plenty of New England ski areas within a short distance of Boston.

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American Requiem at the Modern

When:  Wednesday, February 15, 7pm
Where:  Modern Theatre, Suffolk University, 523 Washington Street, Boston's Theatre District
Closest T station: Green Line/Hynes
Parking:  Boston parking garages near the Theatre District
More information:  http://moderntheatre.blogs.suffolk.edu

The Actors Shakespeare Project presents the first public reading of James Carroll's play, American Requiem, based on his National Book Award winning memoir about a father and son who experience their own conflict during the Vietnam War and eventually achieve a requiem of their own.  Directed by Steven Bogart, and performed by Allyn Burrows, Patrick Carroll, Paula Langton, and Robert Walsh.

Find more Boston theatre in February

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More February Activities near Boston

 

New England Boat Show 2012

When:  February 11 - 19; Saturdays 10am - 8pm, Sunday Feb 27 11am - 6pm
Where:  Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, South Boston Waterfront
Closest T station: Silver Line from Red Line/South Station
Stay: South Boston Waterfront Hotels
Cost: $14 adults, Children 15 and younger free (when accompanied by adult); cash only accepted for ticket purchases at the show (Citizens Bank ATM in lobby)
More information: Boat Show website

New England's biggest boating event has something for everyone, including an "Affordability Zone" with boats for less than $250/month.  A huge number of exhibits, free daily boating and fishing seminars, and presentations tell you everything you need to know about owning a boat.  Special events include SailFest, with over 100 booths devoted to sailboats, a power boat docking challenge, and a remote control sailing pond. 

Stop by to meet Abby Sunderland, who set sail from California two years ago at the age of 16 in a quest to become the youngest solo sailor to circumnavigate the globe.  You can also read her book, Unsinkable: A Young Woman's Courageous Battle on the High Seas.

Stay in nearby South Boston Waterfront hotels (all are very nice, with Boston Harbor views from the top floors): 

• Boston Westin Waterfront - Closest to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, connected to it by a skywalk.
• Seaport Hotel - Just a block or two away from the BCEC.
• Renaissance Boston Hotel - Also a block or two away from BCEC.

Get a head start on the season - check out best places for sailing lessons in Boston

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Valentine's Day Concert at the MFA

When:  Sunday, February 12, 3pm - 4:30pm
Where:   Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave, Fenway, Boston
Cost:  $20 for MFA members, students, and seniors; $25 for general admission; $5 extra for front-of-the-house seating
Tickets/more information:  617-369-3306; www.mfa.org (click on Programs)

Love songs from Broadway will put emotion into words and provide lots of entertainment during this annual Valentine Day concert featuring soprano Nancy Armstrong, baritone Robert Honeysucker, Laura Jeppesen on electric viola da gamba, and Daniel Stepner on electric violin.  Treat your true love to an afternoon of love songs - and don't forget to bring flowers and chocolates!

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New England Patriots at the Super Bowl

When:  Sunday, February 5, 6pm

Sadly, this event is in the past - and no Super Bowl victory for the Patriots this time.

But, the 2012-2013 season isn't that far away, and we'll hope to see them in the Super Bowl again next year. 

If you want to get a step ahead, you can start planning now by checking out the best places to celebrate Super Bowl in Boston.

And remember, show your loyalty by wearing New England Patriots jerseys, t shirts, and jackets.

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Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival

When:  February 10-20
Where:   Somerville Theatre, Davis Square, Somerville
Closest T (subway) station: Red Line/Davis
Parking:  Forget parking around Davis Square.  If you must drive, park at the Alewife parking garage in Cambridge, only 1 T stop away from Davis Square
Cost:  $8 for a single ticket; $55 for fanatics attending the "24-hour 'Thon'"; $80 for 10-day Festival
More information:  617-901-7280;  www.bostonsci-fi.com

The 37th annual Boston Sci-Fi Festival features 11 days of features and shorts from all over the world, as well as a 24-hour marathon, "The 'Thon," that separates mere fans from committed fanatics.  Can you sit through 1,440 minutes of sci-fi classics, premiers, cartoons, and more?  The 'Thon is not for the faint-hearted!

If you're coming to the Sci-Fi Film Festival from out of town, you'll find the most convenient hotel options close to the Red Line of Boston's subway in Cambridge. 

Check rates at these hotels near Cambridge T stations:

• Alewife T station: Hotel Tria Best Western
• Harvard Square T station:  Harvard Square Hotel, Charles Hotel, Sheraton Commander Hotel, The Inn at Harvard
• Kendall Square T station:  Le Meridien, Boston Marriott Cambridge

Find more Boston and Cambridge film festivals

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The Running of the Brides - CANCELLED

Sadly, due to Filene Basement's bankruptcy filing and expected liquidation in early 2012, Running of the Brides has been brought to a halt. 

Boston Discovery Guide will continue to make available our Running of the Bride pages in tribute to this legendary Boston event. 

Check out the beautiful gowns and gorgeous brides-to-be in our photos from an earlier event:

• Running of the Brides
• Running of the Bride photos
• Wedding Gown Tips from Carson Kressley (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy)

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Weekly noon concerts on the Freedom Trail

When:  February 7 - and every Tuesday at 12:15pm
Where:   King's Chapel on Boston's Freedom Trail
Closest T station:   Red and Green Lines/Park Street
Cost:  Suggested donation of $3 at the door

If you're touring the Freedom Trail on a Tuesday, drop by King's Chapel at noon to hear a 30-40 minute concerts.  Performers vary each week, and perform a wide variety of music ranging from jazz to folk, medieval to modern.  Particularly special are those featuring King's Chapel's renowned C.B. Fisk organ. 

King's Chapel's music programs date back to 1713 when it became the first church in New England to get an organ.  The current C.B. Fisk organ is its 6th.

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Lunar New Year Celebration

2012 welcomes the Year of the Dragon in the Lunar Calendar, and the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem celebrates the New Year with a family fun day filled with performances such as the Chinese Ribbon Dance being performed in the photo, Lion Dances, storytelling, crafts, and a chance to explore the museum's rich collection of Asian art and the Yin Yu Tang house acquired from China.  Perfect for children, teens, and adults.

When:  Saturday, February 4, 10:30am - 4pm
Cost:  Free, with museum admission - adults $15, seniors $13, Students $11, Youth (16 and under) and Salem Mass residents admitted free; also free admission with GoBoston card
Where:   Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA
More information:  978-745-9500
Stay:  Enjoy a night in a Salem hotel and have another day to explore Salem's witch museums, the House of the Seven Gables, and other attractions

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Photo courtesy of the Peabody Essex Museum

 

Boston Beanpot Hockey 2012

When:  Monday, February 6, 5pm, and Monday, February 13, 4:30pm
Where: TD Garden, Boston
Closest T station: Orange and Green Line/North Station
Parking:   Garages near TD Garden
Check out: Boston Beanpot tickets

In the Boston Beanpot, teams from Boston's 4 major hockey schools - Boston College, Boston University, Harvard, and Northeastern University - battle on the ice during the first two Monday nights in February to determine who's the best.  Boston fans have cheered this event since 1952.

Round 1 features 2 games, as the teams pair off against each other.  Winners battle each other on the following Monday for the championship and #2 slot, while the losers play each other to see who will be in 3rd place.

The Beanpot tournament started as a way to bring excitement to an otherwise dull winter month - but it's become one of the biggest events on the Boston event calendar for Februrary. 

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Photo credit:  Derek Yu

 

Valentine's Day 2012

When:  Tuesday, February 14

Remember to make reservations for a special Valentine's Day brunch, lunch, or dinner for you and your love at your favorite Boston restaurant.  Favorite romantic spots like Top of the Hub fill up quickly - so book early.

Lots of Boston's top hotels offer romantic Valentine's Day packages to save you money while giving you a special experience.  Enjoy the Be My Valentine at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, the Romance your Special Someone at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf, or the Love 'em or Leave 'em special at Fifteen Beacon - or one of other special Valentine's Day offers from Boston hotels.

More romantic options:  Boston hotels with fireplaces.

Need more ideas about what to do in Boston in February?

Check out Boston Discovery Guide's top recommendations for things to do in Boston in February.

Quick Links to more Boston events calendars:  January   l   March  l  Other Months

Continuing during February in Boston

Boston Wine Festival at Meritage Restaurant

First Fridays at Museum of Fine Arts

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Looking ahead to March: 

• St. Patrick's Day Parade
• Restaurant Week
• More Boston Events during March
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

 

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