2018
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Winter Solstice Celebration
Sat. Dec 15, 2018, tentative time 5:00 - 7:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. Plenty of FREE parking. Take some time this busy holiday season to warm the cockles of your heart with joyful singing, hot beverages & some twinkle lights in the the most beautiful outdoor venue in Boston. |
Past Events
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2018
VOLUNTEER CLEAN-UP DAY - MAy 5, 2018
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VOLUNTEER CLEAN-UP DAY!
Saturday May 5, 2018, 9 AM - 12 PM All welcome! Plenty of FREE parking. Come help us get the amphitheater ready for our first full programming season! This will be our only open-call clean-up event this spring. We need help cleaning & painting the benches, stage, gates & signposts. We will be raking, pruning & other various landscape tasks. |
Herter Amp Ribbon Cutting - May 17, 2018
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Herter Amphitheater Ribbon Cutting
Thurs, May 17, 2018 - 7:00 PM FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required, plenty of FREE parking. Please join us for refreshments & music as we celebrate the completion of the Herter Amphitheater Lighting Project, by flipping the switch & launching our summer season! DCR Commissioner Leo Roy is expected to attend this event, as are other local & state officials. Please come out & support us! Show DCR that the community supports our restoration & programming efforts! This is FREE & all ages welcome. Venue is wheelchair accessible. Plenty of FREE parking. |
BROWN BOX THEATRE PROJECT PRESENTS THE BROADWAY JUKEBOX - MAY 18-19, 2018
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Brown Box Theatre Project presents THE BROADWAY JUKEBOX
Fri-Sat, May 18-19, 2018 - 8:00 PM FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required, plenty of FREE parking. With almost 30 Broadway songs to choose from, each performance of the Broadway Jukebox is unique, changing based on the selections made by that evening’s audience. Upon arrival, each audience member votes for their top three choices from a series of different musical theatre categories, including “The Golden Age,” “Contemporary Musicals,” “Disney on Broadway,” and more. Brown Box Theatre Project will curate each night’s show on the spot in this interactive, family-friendly evening, where we perform what the audience considers to be the best of Broadway. Pack a picnic & come on down! Be sure to arrive by 7:45 pm so your vote is counted! |
BOSTON HASSLE PRESENTS HERTER PARK @ NITE CONCERT - June 8, 2018
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Boston Hassle presents HERTER PARK @ NITE Concert
Friday June 8, 2018, 7:30 - 11:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Doors at 6:30, seating is general admission. Come enjoy 4 great local bands: The night will begin with a solo performance from Ragu - of Ragu and The Boys - who you’ve probably never heard because they all just graduated high school. But you wouldn’t know unless you read this blurb because their music just says “good band”. DIY stalwarts Giving Up are veterans of the Allston basement scene & have been bringing scrappy punk & pop realness to Bostonians for over 5 years now. Bad History Month has been around forever in one way or another and makes the best damn despair jams you’ve ever heard. NEST is a brand new band of familiar faces Katie Coriander of Earth Heart and organ doctor Erik Spooner. Drop by for one or stay for them all! The show is FREE but Boston Hassle is asking for a $5 donation toward their volunteer Boston Compass Production Manager, Kevin Dacey's recent surgery: http://lowellspin.com/2018/05/sad-milk-a-benefit-show-for-kevin-dacey-preview/ |
All You Got Tour - June 9, 2018
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All You Got Tour
Sat June 9, 2018, 7:00 - 10:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Doors at 6:00, seating is general admission. The All you Got Tour is a mixed creative music art tour for 22 and under artists and bands. These talented and hard-working youth musicians are provided with unique opportunities to demonstrate their love of music and performing to engaging audiences. Shows are a powerful mix of the arts along with influential speakers passionate about important social issues. |
Children's Sing-A-Long - June 12, 2018
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Children's Music & Sing-A-Long with Kassandra Melo
Tues. June 12, 2018, 10:00 - 11:00 am FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Berklee's own Kassandra Melo spreads joy, love and awareness through the gift & storytelling of music. Join us for our children's sing-a-long featuring popular nursery rhymes & fun Disney tunes! Make a day of it with your little ones at Herter Park! Come for some fun, family programming in the morning. Bring a picnic lunch & enjoy your bare feet in the grass. Then, head on over to the Artesani splash park to cool off. Guaranteed sleepy angels by nightfall. |
Seba Molnar Jazz Quartet - JUNE 22, 2018
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The Seba Molnar Jazz Quartet
Fri June 22, 2018, 7:00 - 9:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Live jazz in the park with Seba Molnar Quartet, featuring Seba Molnar on sax, Jens Sweeting on keys, Sahil Warsi on bass & Ryan Scalia on drums. SMQ brings you some of Boston's best Jazz straight from the heart to the soul, performing original music with a few favorite classics. A tasteful mix of old and new, SMQ takes you on a musical journey exploring through the classic American art form we call jazz, with a range of influences from Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock to Robert Glasper, Snarky Puppy and many more… |
CHILDREN'S SING-A-LONG - JULY 10, 2018
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Children's Music & Sing-A-Long with Kassandra Melo
Tues. July 10, 2018, 10:00 - 11:00 am FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Berklee's own Kassandra Melo spreads joy, love and awareness through the gift & storytelling of music. Join us for our children's sing-a-long featuring popular nursery rhymes & fun Disney tunes! Make a day of it with your little ones at Herter Park! Come for some fun, family programming in the morning. Bring a picnic lunch & enjoy your bare feet in the grass. Then, head on over to the Artesani splash park to cool off. Be sure to get a nap in so you can come back for movie night tonight! |
MOVIE Night - "The Goonies" - JULY 10, 2018
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Movie Night - The Goonies
Tues July 10, 2018, 7:00 - 11:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Join us for a "walk-in" movie, featuring the '80's family classic The Goonies, complete with pre-show entertainment! Join us for Harry LaCoste & his puppet friend, Good News Gus, for some fun, crazy antics from 7:00 - dusk, with movie starting as soon as it gets dark (approx. 8:45-9:00 pm). Pack a picnic & come on down! The 2018 family movie night series is graciously sponsored by Houghton Chemical. |
Phunk Phenomenon Urban Dance Theatre - JULY 14, 2018
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Phunk Phenomenon Urban Dance Theatre
Sat July 14, 2018, 8:30 - 11:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Phunk Phenomenon Urban Dance Theatre is a diverse group of professional dancers, spreading positivity to today's youth through the power of dance. This dynamic crew (of over 50 dancers!) is always sure to bring raw, energetic routines to every stage including multiple styles of urban dance such as: Hip-Hop, New Jack Swing, House, Poppin, Breakin, Lockin, Jazz, African, Tap and Freestyle. |
A Cappella Fesival with VOCAL REVOLUTION - JULY 15, 2018
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A Cappella Festival 2018 with Vocal Revolution
Sun July 15, 2018, 11:00 - 3:00 FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Vocal Revolution, the seven-time northeastern district championship men's chorus & winner of WGBH's Sing That Thing Season 2 will host this amazing a capella festival featuring diverse talent from Boston's a cappella community including None of the Above - NOTA, Bostonality, Common Sound, Sine of G, Taken 4 Granite, Sweet & Sour Quartet, and Downtown Crossing Quartet among others! |
The Boston Minstrels - JULY 22, 2018
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The Boston Minstrels
Sat July 21, 2018, 7:00 - 10:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. The Boston Minstrels have a repertoire of familiar tunes designed to engage and encourage, fostering a mutually inspiring environment of community spirit. A gig is never musicians on one side of the microphone and a passive audience on the other, but the building of a “musical bridge” between the stage and seat. Join us for this great community sing-a-long! |
Open Mic Night - JULY 26, 2018
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Open Mic Night
Thurs. July 26, 2018, 7:30 - 10:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages show. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Calling all singer/songwriters! Musicians! A cappella groups! Spoken word artists! Slam poets! Comedians! We are hosting our first open-mic night. Sign-up online now. First come, first play. All styles and levels of experience welcome & encouraged. Some slots held for walk-ins day-of. |
PACO - JULY 28, 2018
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PACO - Music of the 50's, 60's & 70's
Sat July 28, 2018, 7:30 - 10:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Paco is a great 70-year old crooner and plays Oldies from the 50's, 60's & 70's with a full band of young college guys from Berklee! He left a 37 year career in real estate to pursue a life-long dream of singing & bringing joy to others. |
ParadiseMoves Presents "Enough" - JULY 29, 2018
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ParadiseMoves presents Enough
Sun July 29, 2018, 8:00 - 9:30 pm (Rain date Mon July 30, 2018, same time) FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Narrative dance company ParadiseMoves presents Enough - a story of discovering one's self worth, bravely tackling topics surrounding identity and mental health through movement and original music (Act I), as well as facilitated discussion that connects audience members with each other (Act II). |
Satigata: Music & Chanting - August 1, 2018
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Satigata - Music & Chanting
This show is still on tonight - rain gone by showtime! Wed. August 1, 2018, 7:30 - 9:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Blending traditional Buddhist chants, Tibetan singling bowls & bells with acoustic guitars, hand drums, glockenspiel, flute, electric wind instruments and vocals, Satigata is an exploration of contemplative music, mantra & mindfulness practice. Satigata is at the crossroads of Buddhist practice, chanting, and the accessibility of acoustic American folk-rock. It blends melodic and rhythmic sounds with interactive chanting to inspire wisdom, compassion and a community spirit. Through their songwriting and live events, Satigata's aim is to inspire the spirit of meditation, well-being, compassion and freedom through music and a distinctive community experience. This concert will feature original music and interactive chanting, to celebrate a contemplative community spirit much needed in the modern world. Join Satigata in chanting, singing and dancing to inspire wisdom, joy and well-being. Join us Sunday morning, September 23, when Satigata will return for a session of mindful meditation followed by music & chanting. |
tHE cOLLECTIVE - aUGUST 3, 2018
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The Collective
Fri., August 3, 2018 - 7:30 - 10:00 PM FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. The Collective is a Boston based jazz fusion band. The sound is heavily based in improvisation and jazz but also draws form influences in the hip-hop, soul and R&B world. The band was originally founded by bassist Yogi Saint-Louis wile he was attending the Berklee College of music. The rest of the band came together soon after, and has featured a number of musicians and styles from all around the world including Indonesia, the Bahamas, Spain and many more geographical inspirations over the past few years. The band features: Seba Molnar - sax, Jens Sweeting - keys, Yogi Saint-Louis - bass, Ryan Scalia - drums & Sam Walukouw - percussion. |
bROWN bOX tHEATRE pROJECT PRESENTS AS YOU LIKE iT - AUGUST 10 - 12, 2018
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Brown Box Theatre Project presents Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT
Fri-Sun, August 10-12, 2018 - 7:30 PM FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Come see Brown Box Theatre Project present the Bard under the stars! When a motley cast of characters finds themselves banished from the court, misdirection, desire, and serendipity unite to form a tangled web of identity and love that could only be possible in this pastoral haven, where gender roles, politics, and expectations are turned upside-down. Performed under the stars in this idyllic outdoor venue, As You Like It will transport audiences into the heart of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies in a can’t-miss performance run. Pack a picnic & come on down! |
CHILDREN'S SING-A-LONG - August 14, 2018
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Children's Music & Sing-A-Long with Kassandra Melo
Tues. August 14, 2018, 10:00 - 11:00 am FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Berklee's own Kassandra Melo spreads joy, love and awareness through the gift & storytelling of music. Join us for our children's sing-a-long featuring popular nursery rhymes & fun Disney tunes! Make a day of it with your little ones at Herter Park! Come for some fun, family programming in the morning. Bring a picnic lunch & enjoy your bare feet in the grass. Then, head on over to the Artesani splash park to cool off. Be sure to get a nap in so you can come back for movie night tonight! |
MOVIE NIGHT - "THE Karate Kid" - August 14, 2018
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Movies & Music - The Karate Kid Tues. August 14, 2018, 7:00 - 11:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Join us for a "walk-in" movie, featuring the '80's family classic The Karate Kid, complete with pre-show entertainment! Dogs in a Pile plus Harry LaCoste & his puppet friend, Good News Gus will play fun songs & zany antics from 6:30 - dusk, with movie starting as soon as it gets dark (approx. 8:30-8:45 pm). Pack a picnic & come on down! The 2018 family movie night series is graciously sponsored by Houghton Chemical. |
Family Fun 'Prov: The Family Improv Game Show - August 16, 2018
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Big Attitude presents Family Fun 'Prov: the Family Improv Game Show
Thurs Aug 16, 2018, 7:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. From the comedic minds of Big Attitude comes our first outdoor, family-friendly improv game show! Two improv teams compete to see who has the quickest-witted, silliest, and funniest players… and everybody wins! Like Whose Line is it Anyway meets Double Dare, see top improvisers from all over New England play games, invent characters, write puns and tell stories all on the spot. Audience participation is allowed, and even encouraged: you could find yourself up on stage! Join our host Brian Agosta, as he guides the mayhem and hilarity. It’s a night of laughs and fun for adults and kids of all ages! |
Unity Celebration of Faith - AUGUST 17, 2018
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Unity Celebration of Faith
Fri. August 17, 2018, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Join 8 Boston area churches for a Unity Celebration of Faith, where they will celebrate their common faith with a time of praise and worship, coupled with prayer for the welfare of our city. Participating houses of worship include:
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Boston comedy shows PRESENTS "laugh 'til it herts" - AUGUST 22, 2018
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Boston Comedy Shows presents "LAUGH 'TIL IT HERTS"
Wed. August 22, 2018, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Boston Comedy Shows will spotlight some of Boston's funniest comedians talking about everything funny Boston has to offer during a night of laughs under the stars! Featuring Val Kappa, Ben Quick, Carolyn Riley, Jesse R. Miles, Tooky Kavanagh, & Pete Andrews. Hosted by Deadair Dennis Maler & Zach Jones. (All ages welcome. Material will be PG rated.) |
All You Got Tour - AUGUST 23, 2018
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All You Got Tour
Thurs. August 23, 2018, 7:00 - 10:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. The All you Got Tour Summer showcase feat. Bliss, Catching Arrows, Time That Remains, Mackenzie Clement, Jae Mannion, Sam Chetkin, Maximilian Wentz, Crescendos Gate, Kyle Bourque & the AYGT Band! The All you Got Tour is a mixed creative music art tour for 21 and under artists and bands. These talented and hard-working youth musicians are provided with unique opportunities to demonstrate their love of music and performing to engaging audiences. Shows are a powerful mix of the arts along with influential speakers passionate about important social issues. |
Eaton Street Funk - AUGUST 24, 2018
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Eaton Street Funk
Fri. August 24, 2018, 8:00 - 11:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. An 8-piece funk band from Providence, RI, working hard to play the tightest, funkiest tunes with the highest quality of musicianship to leave you no choice but to have a good time! You will hear old favorites, new radio hits, and a few surprises, all performed in an original, funky, rock ‘n roll style that will be sure get everyone from all ages on the dance floor. Bring your good vibes and dancing shoes! We aim to give everyone a few hours out of their day where you can forget about the craziness of the world and just jam out, dance and enjoy music from many eras and genres. All ages & only good vibes allowed! |
The Rockin Daddios - AUGUST 25, 2018
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The Rockin' Daddios
Sat August 25, 2018, 7:00 - 900 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. The Rockin' Daddios bring back some of the best loved songs of the late fifties and early sixties, sung in a doo- wop style with the accent on harmonies and fun lyrics. The Rockin' Daddios are dedicated to the preservation of great music and great memories. They also include audience participation along with their stage antics. The songs are family friendly and guaranteed to warm your heart and bring a smile to your face! |
Poetry in the Park - AUGUST 26, 2018
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Poetry in the Park Sun August 26, 2018, 5:30 - 8:30 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Join us for an evening of local poets sharing their work with improvised jazz accompaniment by the Mario Fabrizio Jazz Ensemble. Readings by Scott Ruescher, Ruth Lepson, Mary Buchinger Bodwell, Heather Hughes, Andrea Read, Lori Lubeski, Hilary Sallick, Ralph Pennel & more. Visual poetry installation by Writing Mother's Workshop & a make-your-own visual poetry station by Playhouse Education. |
CHILDREN'S SING-A-LONG - September 4, 2018
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Children's Music & Sing-A-Long with Kassandra Melo
Tues. Sept 4, 2018, 10:00 - 11:00 am FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Berklee's own Kassandra Melo spreads joy, love and awareness through the gift & storytelling of music. Join us for our children's sing-a-long featuring popular nursery rhymes & fun Disney tunes! Make a day of it with your little ones at Herter Park! Come for some fun, family programming in the morning. Bring a picnic lunch & enjoy your bare feet in the grass. Then, head on over to the Artesani splash park to cool off. Be sure to get a nap in so you can come back for movie night tonight! |
MOVIE NIGHT - "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" - September 4, 2018
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Movie Night - Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Tues Sept. 4, 2018, 7:00 - 11:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Join us for a "walk-in" movie, featuring the '80's family classic Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, complete with pre-show entertainment! Join us for pre-show entertainment: music by Ali Haber & fun, crazy antics by Harry LaCoste & his puppet friend, Good News Gus, from 7:00 - dusk, with movie starting as soon as it gets dark (approx. 8:15 pm). Pack a picnic & come on down! The 2018 family movie night series is graciously sponsored by Houghton Chemical. |
OPEN MIC NIGHT - September 6, 2018
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Open Mic Night
Thurs. Sept. 6, 2018, 7:30 - 10:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages show. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Calling all singer/songwriters! Musicians! A cappella groups! Spoken word artists! Slam poets! Comedians! Join us for open-mic night. All styles and levels of experience welcome & encouraged. Sign-up online to be guaranteed a spot! Few slots held for walk-ins day-of. Online sign-ups open approx. 2 weeks before event. |
The Tim McHale Band - SEPTEMBER 8, 2018
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Tim McHale Band
Sat Sept. 8, 2018, 7:00 - 11:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. The music of the Tim McHale Band is the richest rock, friendliest folk, and most basic blues you can get this side of the Charles. Did someone say interactive? Oh yeah, you're gonna sing on stage! |
Morningbird - SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
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Morningbird
with special guest Danielle Prou Fri., Sept. 14, 2018, 7:30 - 11:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Morningbird is a five-piece alternative/indie rock group based in Boston whose sound brings classic rock into the modern age with stellar vocal harmonies and spacey melodic guitars. Founded by songwriting duo Max Challis and John Cattini in 2016 following their debut album, “Only Believe In Love”, Morningbird pulls you in with the familiar sound of bands like The Beatles and Queen, and makes you feel at home with subtle and tasty synth based sounds of contemporary pop-rock, mixing classic rock influences with modern textures and sounds. |
FAMILY FUN 'PROV: THE FAMILY IMPROV GAME SHOW - September 20, 2018
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Family Fun 'Prov: the Family Improv Game Show
Thurs Sept. 20, 2018, 7:00 - 9:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. From the comedic minds of Big Attitude comes our first outdoor, family-friendly improv game show! Two improv teams compete to see who has the quickest-witted, silliest, and funniest players… and everybody wins! Like Whose Line is it Anyway meets Double Dare, see top improvisers from all over New England play games, invent characters, write puns and tell stories all on the spot. Audience participation is allowed, and even encouraged: you could find yourself up on stage! Join our host Brian Agosta, as he guides the mayhem and hilarity. It’s a night of laughs and fun for adults and kids of all ages! |
The Blues Dogs - SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
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The Blues Dogs
Fri., Sept. 21, 2018, 7:00 - 10:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. The Blues Dogs is a collection of Boston mutts that all love to play the blues... especially rowdy, danceable stuff - the stuff that gets you tapping your foot, nodding your head, and shaking all over. Feeling good music! Playing guitar, keyboards, bass and drums, the Dogs have a lot of influences in their collective blood stream: a little South Side Chicago, a little Texas boogie, a little uptown urban sophistication, and even a little jazz. Enjoy music by Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robert Cray, the Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, BB King, the Stray Cats, Tommy Castro, Steely Dan, Stevie Winwood, Bonnie Raitt (what?) and much much more! |
Revels: RiverSing - SEPTEMBER 22, 2018
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Revels RiverSing: a FREE Family Celebration of the Autumnal Equinox
Sat. September 22, 2018, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm (children’s activities 5:00 – 6:00 pm, RiverSing 6:00 - 7:30 pm) FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Filled with simple pleasures, the 15th annual Revels RiverSing is a joyful community event the whole family can enjoy! Enjoy entertainment & family activities from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, with the RiverSing event from 6:00-7:30. Hosted by Revels music director Megan Henderson, Revels RiverSing is a participatory event filled with music and songs celebrating the season and the splendor of the Charles River and its parklands. Revels RiverSing features over 100 performers including the Latin music ensemble Sol y Canto, The Boston City Singers, The RiverSing Chorus, The Pinewoods Morris Men, a fabulous folk band, and soloists galore - but the real stars of RiverSing are YOU! Song sheets will be available on site so we can all sing along! Join us in song as Revels waves goodbye to summer and welcomes in the fall at this FREE family-friendly Autumnal Equinox celebration. |
Satigata: Meditation & Music - SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
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Satigata - Meditation, Music & Chanting
Sun. Sept. 23, 2018, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. The first 45 minutes will consist of mindful meditation, followed by the music & chanting of Satigata. Blending traditional Buddhist chants, Tibetan singling bowls & bells with acoustic guitars, hand drums, glockenspiel, flute, electric wind instruments and vocals, Satigata is an exploration of contemplative music, mantra & mindfulness practice. Satigata is at the crossroads of Buddhist practice, chanting, and the accessibility of acoustic American folk-rock. It blends melodic and rhythmic sounds with interactive chanting to inspire wisdom, compassion and a community spirit. Through their songwriting and live events, Satigata's aim is to inspire the spirit of meditation, well-being, compassion and freedom through music and a distinctive community experience. This concert will feature original music and interactive chanting, to celebrate a contemplative community spirit much needed in the modern world. Join Satigata in chanting, singing and dancing to inspire wisdom, joy and well-being. |
Dance Day 2018 - SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
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Dance Day 2018
Sun Sept. 23, 2018, 7:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. A huge hit last season, we are psyched to bring back Dance Day - a full evening of dance with many of Boston's premier dance groups & ensembles including ParadiseMoves, PriZmatic & more. Stay tuned for final line-up! ParadiseMoves is a narrative dance company whose mission is to share stories through movement that inspire conversation. PriZmatic, Boston's South End Hip Hop Dance Crew, encourages hip-hop dancers of all abilities to grow, catch the rhythm, and have fun together. |
Night Camp - SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
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Night Camp
with special guest opener The Cindy Lou Band Thurs. September 27, 2018, 7:30 - 10:30 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Enjoy 60's era rock with Night Camp - putting an emphasis on The Beatles, plus The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Byrds, Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Monkees, Jimi Hendrix and more! Mike DiBari, Barry Fitzpatrick, Bob Vabulas & Ephraim Lowell bring their magic to the Herter Amp stage for a great night of fun music. Special guest opener: The Cindy Lou Band - authentic blues, standards and soul from singer Cindy Lou and some of the area’s finest musical men. With incredible guitar riffs, solid groove and commanding vocals, “Amazing, smoky, sultry” are just some of the words used to describe Cindy Lou’s powerful delivery of classics from Etta James, Koko Taylor, Little Walter, Aretha & more. |
CHarles Delta - SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
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Charles Delta Band - CANCELLED due to illness
Sat. September 29, 2018, 7:00 - 8:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. Charles Delta Band is an Allston-based, blues-infused, post-punk band steeped in psychedelic rock. Musicians Seth Heidkamp (guitar), Srikant Sarangi (guitar), Tim Boutelle (bass), Brendan Gibson (drums), Dylan Levinson (vocals) cite such varied influences as Creedence Clearwater Revival, Devo, Donovan, Dusty Springfield, Pearl Jam, the Rolling Stones, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. |
The Tim McHale Band - October 13, 2018
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The Tim McHale Band
Sat Oct. 13, 2018, 7:00 - 11:00 pm (rescheduled from 10/6) FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. The music of the Tim McHale Band is the richest rock, friendliest folk, and most basic blues you can get this side of the Charles. Did someone say interactive? Oh yeah, you're gonna sing on stage! |
Climapalooza - OCTOBER 26, 2018
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Climapalooza!
Fri. Oct. 26, 2018, 6:00 - 8:00 pm (RAIN DATE: Sun. 10/28, 4:00-6:00 pm) FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. No reservations required. Plenty of FREE parking. The recent IPCC report was a real Debbie Downer! Climable chooses to focus on the positive, actionable things they can do to turn this ship around. Join us at CLIMAPALOOZA, Climable's outdoor fundraiser concert, as they propagate good vibes with great live music! Bring your friends, family, and anyone else you know to take advantage of the New England fall weather while listening to some great jams. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to continue their nonprofit work on climate science and clean tech. Band line-up to be announced soon! Climable is a woman-run nonprofit that works to communicate the information and issues behind climate science and clean tech so it is understandable and actionable for everyone. We believe clean energy should be available to anyone, regardless of socio-economic conditions, and we work with communities to find reliable solutions for their renewable energy needs. |
Halloween Fest - OCTOBER 27, 2018
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Halloween Fest
Sat Oct 27, 2018, 3:00 - 5:30 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! All ages welcome. Plenty of FREE parking. Come Monster Mash with us at this free, family-friendly Halloween event, including spooky crafts, hot cider, pet costume parade, full Halloween Theatrical Musical Revue, and.... kids homemade cardboard box robot costume contest! ROBOT COSTUMES - The more homemade-looking, the better! No bonus points for realism here! Save your Amazon boxes or visit your local store. Get your dials, buttons, gears & gauges ready: bottle/milk jug caps, old board game pieces, toilet paper tubes, paper cups/plates, pipe cleaners, pots & pans... draw things on with markers & crayons! What type of robot will you be? Cute baby robot? Scary monster robot? Heroic superhero robot? Beautiful princess robot? Colorful artist robot? Athletic sports robot? Creepy ghoul robot? All robot types welcome & encouraged! |
2017
Head of the Charles Regatta - October 21-22, 2017
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HEAD OF THE CHARLES REGATTA
Sat & Sun, October 21-22, 2017 Come on down to the FoHP booth at the 53rd annual Head of the Charles Regatta! We are down by the boardwalk, behind the Amphitheater & the Herter Community Garden. Meet members of our Board, see our restoration progress thus far, sign up to volunteer or perform, & let us know what you want to see for programming next year! |
DANCE DAY 2017 - SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
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DANCE DAY 2017
Sat, September 16, 2017, 6:00 - 7:30 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! Five great companies/dancers are ready to perform on the Herter Park stage & we may have even more special guests as things fall into place. Come see some fantastic contemporary dance (Alexander Davis Dance), narrative dance (ParadiseMoves), traditional Bollywood (Jimika Mehta), solo contemporary (Jenna Pollack), hip-hop ( Prizmatic ) & more! This show is FREE & open to all ages. |
BOSTON HASSLE PRESENTS HERTER PARK @ NITE CONCERT - SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
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Boston Hassle presents HERTER PARK @ NITE Concert Tuesday SEPTEMBER 12, 2017, 7:00 - 10:00 pm FREE! FREE! FREE! Come enjoy 3 great local bands running the gamut from an Ethiopian drum/sax duo (Wax & Gold feat. members of Debo Band), disco pop goddess (S the Supplicant), to jangle-pop upstarts (the Wash Cycle). Drop by for one or stay for them all! |
BROWN BOX THEATRE PROJECT PRESENTS HAMLET - AUGUST 11-13, 2017
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Brown Box Theatre Project presents HAMLET Fri-Sun, August 11-13, 2017 - 7:30 PM FREE! FREE! FREE! Come see the Bard under the stars! Brown Box Theatre Project premiere's its Massachusetts run of HAMLET, right here at our very own Herter Park Amphitheater! HAMLET runs Fri, Sat. & Sun, 8/11-13, 7:30 pm. The performance is FREE with plenty of FREE parking. No reservations are required. Pack a picnic & come on down! |
GRAND RE-OPENING KICK-OFF SHOW - JULY 15, 2017
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GRAND RE-OPENING KICK-OFF SHOW! Saturday JULY 15, 2017, 3 PM - 8:30 PM FREE! FREE! FREE! Celebrate our ribbon cutting with us! Comedy, Music, Percussion... Stop by when you can or pack a picnic & stay for the whole thing! All ages welcome. Fun for everyone! |
MEET & GREET/OPEN HOUSE - MAY 3, 2017
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MEET & GREET/OPEN HOUSE!
Wednesday May 3, 2017, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Come meet the Friends of Herter Park! Find out who we are! Volunteers - sign up for committees! Artists & entertainers - sign up to perform! Get a feel for the venue! See the space & our restoration efforts thus far. Hear about our plans for the future! FAMILIES WELCOME! |
VOLUNTEER CLEAN-UP DAY - MARCH 11, 2017
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VOLUNTEER CLEAN-UP DAY! Saturday March 11, 2017, 9 AM - 12 PM All welcome! |
2016
VOLUNTEER CLEAN-UP DAY - August 13, 2016
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VOLUNTEER CLEAN-UP DAY! Saturday August 13, 2016, 9 AM - 12 PM All welcome! |
VOLUNTEER CLEAN-UP DAY - July 16, 2016
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VOLUNTEER CLEAN-UP DAY! Saturday July 16, 2016, 9 AM - 12 PM All welcome! |
VOLUNTEER CLEAN-UP DAY - May 28, 2016
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VOLUNTEER CLEAN-UP DAY! Saturday May 28, 2016, 8:30 AM - 12 PM All welcome! |