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Tue. Jun. 1st 2010
Main Library Book Club
” The Help” by Kathryn Stockett Tuesday, June 1st at 7:00pm.In 1962, Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan returns to her parents’ cotton farm following graduation and decides to write a book about the black maids that serve the white women of her hometown. Maids Aibileen and Minny agree to share their stories, which starkly outline the opposite […]

Wed. Jun. 2nd 2010
Larry Lee Lewis features at Amazing Open Comedy Mique Show
Boogie woogie pianist , comedian and showman Larry Lee Lewis features at the Amazing Things Arts Center’s June First Wednesday Amazing Open Comedy Mique Show. Other miquers add variety and fun . $6 at door 7:30pm160 Hollis St. (rte 126 south of rr tracks) Downtown Framingham Dave Hornfischer host

Wed. Jun. 2nd 2010
Andrew Potter at Amazing Things
Andrew Potter will present a multimedia show including digital stories, songs, music and video from his past career as a San Francisco street performer at The Amazing Open Comedy Mique Show on June 2, 2010. His presentation, entitled “The Road to High Street,” includes a series of tightly edited music videos, songs and stories about […]

Thu. Jun. 3rd 2010
Discovering Boston’s Harbor Islands
7:00pm–Guest Speaker: Christopher Klein, author of “Discovering the Harbor Islands: A Guide to the City’s Hidden Shores.”The blockbuster movie Shutter Island was set on a fictitious island in Boston Harbor, but the true stories of the Boston Harbor Islands are even stranger than fiction. Join author Christopher Klein as he takes you on a virtual […]

Fri. Jun. 4th 2010
The Peacheaters – An Allman Brothers Experience
From Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More to Whippin’ Post the Peacheaters dig deep into the Allman Brothers Band 3 plus decades of music and deliver an experience that keeps the vibe alive. Roaring through favorites like Statesboro Blues, Blue Sky, Midnight Rider and One Way Out, the Peacheaters deliver this music with a fire and […]

Fri. Jun. 4th 2010
Friday Night Film: Shakespeare in Love (1998) 122 min R
7:00pm–Struggling young playwright William Shakespeare suffers from writer’s block, but his creative powers are unleashed when he meets and falls instantly in love with the startlingly beautiful Viola. This witty, fast-paced romantic comedy won seven Oscars. The New York Times calls it “an intoxicatingly glamorous romance!” Enter on the Lexington Street side between 6:30-7:15pm. Refreshments. […]

Fri. Jun. 4th 2010
Concerts on the Green: Framingham High School Band
The Framingham High School Band will be kicking off the 2010 “Concert on the Green” Framingham summer concert series from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Admission is FREE to all. Donations of food or cash for Metrowest Harvest Food for the Hungry accepted. Restrooms, Food and Concession Stands on-site. Concerts are held Friday evenings throughout the summer. […]

Sat. Jun. 5th 2010
Rummage Sale at Walsh Middle School
Find treasures and find bargains. Clothing, toys, books, white elephant, household items, sporting goods and much more. Walsh Middle School at 301 Brook Street in Framingham. 9am-2pm, bag sale from 1-2.

Sat. Jun. 5th 2010
The Gnomes
You can’t help but “Get Gnomed” when you hear The Gnomes. Winners of the 2008 Motif Magazine Music Award for Folk/World performance. The Gnomes band includes some of Rhode Island’s best known musicians–Phil Edmonds (master of Irish whistle and button accordion); Cathy Clasper-Torch (fiddle, keyboard, er-hu, vocals); Otis Read (guitar, vocals); Peter Breen (bass, vocals); […]

Sat. Jun. 5th 2010
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for Iraq/Afghanistan veterans and their families or those from any past conflicts. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew’s Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing […]

Sat. Jun. 5th 2010
Monthly Charity Breakfast and Food Drive at Framingham Masonic Hall
The Monthly Charity Breakfast and Food Drive will be held on Saturday, the 5th of June, 2010 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, at the Framingham Masonic Hall, 404 Concord Street, Framingham. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausages are available for $4.00 per person. Proceeds go to Masonic Angels charities. All are welcome. We are continuing […]

Sat. Jun. 5th 2010
Gymboree Clothing Garage Sale
Saturday from 8AM to 3PM5 Vigue Circle, FraminghamBelknap Road to Flanagan Drive to Vigue CircleLots of High Quality Girls Clothing on Hangers – Sizes 4/5/6 – Excellent Condition – Complete Outfits – Matching Pieces and Accessories – Gymboree, GAP, Heart Strings, Hanna Andersson – Grouped for Ease of BrowsingHannah Montana Twin Bed Set – Brand […]

Sun. Jun. 6th 2010
Pinchback Blues
Pinchback Bluesis a brand new band with a different approach. PB plays all-acoustic, old school urban blues in the styles of Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell. “Yas, Yas, Yas”.Dan Bowden and Bob Christopherson, two faculty members at Berklee College of Music, formed a duo to explore the great Pre-war piano/guitar groups, […]

Sun. Jun. 6th 2010
2010 – 3rd Annual Whisker Walk

Sun. Jun. 6th 2010
Harmonie Transverse at Danforth Museum of Art
Flute ensemble Harmonie Transverse will perform at the Danforth Museum of Art of Sunday, June 6 at 4:00 pm. Performance is free with museum admission ($10 non-members, $8 students and senior citizens, free for members and children under 17).

Sun. Jun. 6th 2010
Adesa Classic Car & Motorcycle Run
Cruise down and show off your wheels in Adesa’s 10th Annual Classic Car and Motorcycle Run, Sunday June 6, 2010. Along with the 30 mile police escorted run, there will be a CLASSIC CAR % BIKE SHOW, food from Chicken Bone, Music from Mike 93.7 FM, a KIDS BIKE RODEO, face painting, lots of raffles […]

Mon. Jun. 7th 2010
Senator Karen E. Spilka Re-Election Reception & Food Pantry Collection
Join us for a Reception & Food Pantry Collection* for Senator Karen E. Spilka, 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk District, (Ashland, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway and Natick). Chair, Economic Development & Emerging Technologies, Monday, June 7, 2010, 5:30-7:00 PM at Ken’s Steakhouse, 95 Worcester Road, (Rt. 9), Framingham, MA 01701. Suggested Donation: $25, $50, $100 […]

Tue. Jun. 8th 2010
Library Community Forum
The Framingham Public Library invites all town residents to attend one of our community forums to provide input into the Library’s next long-range plan: “Building for the Future”. The forums are being held Tuesday June 8, 7:00pm at Main Library and Thursday June 17, 2010 at 7:00pm at McAuliffe Branch Library. Bring your ideas and […]

Thu. Jun. 10th 2010
Justin Locke presents “Real Men Don’t Rehearse”

Thu. Jun. 10th 2010
F-SEPAC hosts Q&A w/Superintendent & new Special Ed Director
F-SEPAC – The Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council – invites parents & guardians of children with special needs who are served by the Framingham School District to a Q&A session with Dr. Steven Hiersche, Superintendent of Schools, Framingham and Betsey McKeon, who will be our new Director of Special Education. This is an opportunity […]

Fri. Jun. 11th 2010
North Sea Gas
Going for thirty years and stronger than ever! One of Scotland’s most popular bands, North Sea Gas entertains with guitars, mandolin, fiddle, bouzouki, bodhran, whistles, banjo, and great vocals featuring tremendous three part harmonies. Over the years North Sea Gas has recorded 16 albums and are constantly adding new material to their show. Their latest […]

Fri. Jun. 11th 2010
Concerts on the Green: Chad Burdick
Chad Burdick will be playing some of the best country western in the area at the “Concert on the Green” from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Admission is FREE to all. Donations of food or cash for Metrowest Harvest Food for the Hungry accepted. Restrooms, food and concession stands on-site. Concerts are held Friday evenings throughout the […]

Fri. Jun. 11th 2010
MassBay Massage for Haiti
A two-day massage marathon will take place at MassBay Community College Student Massage Clinic, Framingham Campus, 19 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA 01702, Friday June 11 from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday June 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students from the MassBay Community College Therapeutic Massage Program and local professional massage therapists are […]

Sat. Jun. 12th 2010
Paul Rishell and Annie Raines
W.C. Handy Award Winners Paul Rishell & Annie Raines heat up the stage with their fiery blues. Steel guitarist Rishell, who played with the legendary Son House, is a master of the intricate and rhythmic fingerpicking styles of Blind Blake, Blind Lemon Jefferson, and Robert Johnson. He sings with a depth and resonance that will […]

Sat. Jun. 12th 2010
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for Iraq/Afghanistan veterans and their families or those from any past conflicts. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew’s Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing […]

Sat. Jun. 12th 2010
Framingham Daze Family Fun Fair
The Rotary Club of Framingham will host the Framingham Daze Family Fair on Saturday, June 12th from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Located between Grant and Bishop Streets, Butterworth Park has received a much-need facelift, with a new, fully-accessible playground. Framingham Daze will feature a kids’ bouncy castle, tugs of war, a kids’ fun run, […]

Sat. Jun. 12th 2010
Off the Wall: Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition Patrons’ Preview
Danforth Museum of Art Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition and Patron Preview Benefit Event. Join artists, collectors and museum curators for an elegant reception to benefit Museum exhibitions. Purchase art at 20% discount on night of the event. 7-10pm. Tickets $75-$85 fir curatorial presentation. $55-$65 for reception only. Call 508.620.0050 for details.

Sat. Jun. 12th 2010
MassBay Massage for Haiti
A two-day massage marathon will take place at MassBay Community College Student Massage Clinic, Framingham Campus, 19 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA 01702, Friday June 11 from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday June 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students from the MassBay Community College Therapeutic Massage Program and local professional massage therapists are […]

Sun. Jun. 13th 2010
MetroWest PFLAG
MetroWest PFLAG, (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays),invites all to an evening of conversation, sharing, support and connection the second Sunday of each month, (June 13), from 7pm to 9pm at First Parish Church, 24 Vernon Street, Framingham Center. Email contact at: metrowestpflag@verizon.net

Sun. Jun. 13th 2010
Framingham Groups to Hold Flag Day Event to Honor Vets
Veterans Acupuncture Care Metrowest Framingham and Framingham Elks Lodge 1264 will be joined by Framingham Town Selectmen, Ginger Esty, for a silent walk and flag planting on June 13 at Cushing Park, in Framingham, MA from 11:00AM – 12:00PM.

Tue. Jun. 15th 2010
Tunes at Twilight
Summit Montessori School invites you to Tunes at Twilight, a FREE musical event on Tuesday, June 15. Anne Riesenfeld and Jesse Flack will provide family-friendly music at 7 p.m. You are welcome to bring a picnic supper starting at 6 p.m. and enjoy the grounds of historic Summit Montessori School, 283 Pleasant Street, Framingham. Tours […]

Wed. Jun. 16th 2010
FREE Electronics Recycling Event!
On Wednesday June 16, 2010, from 12:00 noon until 8:00pm, the Framingham Recycling Center is accepting “anything with a cord”, (old t.v. sets, monitors, computers, small household electronics, like clocks, radios, stereo components, toaster overs, blenders, microwave ovens, etc), at NO CHARGE, that means FREE! A valid recycling permit is required for entry. If you […]

Wed. Jun. 16th 2010
Documentary Film: Disappearing Act: A World Without Bees
7:00pm.Framingham Public Library and Whole Foods Market Framingham present a timely documentary from the award-winning producers of the PBS Chefs A’ Field series. This episode investigates the looming crisis of disappearing bees. Honeybees pollinate over one-third of the foods we eat and they are dying off in record numbers from something scientists call Colony Collapse […]

Thu. Jun. 17th 2010
Fresh Taste

Thu. Jun. 17th 2010
A Community of Artists Annual Juried Exhibition
Danforth Museum of Art Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition General Reception. Join artists, family and friends in celebrating regional artists in one of New England’s fastest growing cultural organizations. 5:30- 7:30 pm. Free. Call 508.620.0050 for details.

Thu. Jun. 17th 2010
Library Community Forum
The Framingham Public Library invites all town residents to attend a community forum to provide input into the Library’s next long-range plan: “Building for the Future”, Thursday June 17, 2010 at 7:00pm at McAuliffe Branch Library. Bring your ideas and help create the future of your Library! Online participation will also be available at library […]

Fri. Jun. 18th 2010
The Boston Soul Revue presents: “From Memphis To Motown”
“The Boston Soul Revue presents: ‘From Memphis to Motown’ – a musical history of Soul Music in America” We will feature music from legendary figures starting from the era of Louis Jordan through the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s, with songs made famous by such artists as Little Richard, Sam and Dave, Wilson Pickett, Aretha, […]

Fri. Jun. 18th 2010
Concerts on the Green: Marshalee
Marshalee, inspirational and gospel recording artist will be performing at the “Concert on the Green” from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Admission is FREE to all. Donations of food or cash for Metrowest Harvest Food for the Hungry accepted. Restrooms, food and concession stands on-site. Concerts are held Friday evenings throughout the summer. Located at Framingham Centre […]

Fri. Jun. 18th 2010
Fox News Zip Trip Framingham
The Channel 25 Fox News Morning Team will be at Cushing Memorial Park broadcasting a special Zip Trip Framingham broadcast. Come down and meet t.v. personalities like Maria Stephanos, Gene Lavanchy, Kim Carrigan, VB Goudie, Cindy Fitzgibbon — and usually a few local celebrities. Cushing Memorial Park is located off Dudley Rd. next to Barbieri […]

Sat. Jun. 19th 2010
Jimmy Tingle

Sat. Jun. 19th 2010
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for Iraq/Afghanistan veterans and their families or those from any past conflicts. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew’s Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing […]

Sat. Jun. 19th 2010
Sen. Spilka Announces MW Veterans Forum Featuring Tammy Duckworth at Framingham State
Join Senator Spilka, Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray, Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans’ Services Tom Kelley, and VA Assistant Secretary Tammy Duckworth to discuss issues facing veterans and families, including veterans’ education, returning to school, and the GI Bill. This forum, open to veterans, active military members, and their families, will be held Saturday, June 19, 2010 […]

Sun. Jun. 20th 2010
Seacoast Stompers

Wed. Jun. 23rd 2010
Nature Program: Attracting and Identifying Birds
7:00pm–Guest Speaker: Elissa Landre, Director of the Massachusetts Audubon’s Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick.Learn all the secrets of how to make your yard more bird friendly, how to identify birds and what is useful and fun about having birds in your garden. Ms. Landre will further discuss how to keep records of birds that come […]

Fri. Jun. 25th 2010
Manolo Mairena
Manolo Mairena and his band will present a performance that will get you on your feet and dancing. The concert will include. One of the premier salsa singers in the country leads a killer band in a blend of Son Montuno, Bolero, old school, hard core salsa with strong influence of Afro-Cuban contemporary music. Come […]

Fri. Jun. 25th 2010
Concerts on the Green: Summer Street Band
The Summer Street Band, one of the Metrowest area’s favorite cover bands will be performing at the “Concert on the Green” from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Admission is FREE to all. Donations of food or cash for Metrowest Harvest Food for the Hungry accepted. Restrooms, food and concession stands on-site. Concerts are held Friday evenings throughout […]

Fri. Jun. 25th 2010
Comedy Fundraiser with Paul Nardizzi
Live Comedy Show Fundraiser starring award winning Boston Comic Paul Nardizzi, Friday June 25, 2010. Doors open 7:30, at the Eagles Club, 55 Park St., Framingham, MA. Show begins at 8:00pm. Tickets are $20. Proceeds to benefit the “Lose the Training Wheels” program’s who’s mission is to help children with disabilities learn, “to ride a […]

Sat. Jun. 26th 2010
Pongo’s Groove
After cramming the house at Amazing Things on a holiday evening concert, They’re back again for a summer JAM borie! Fresh and exciting stuff. With their blend of psychedelic rock, jazz, reggae, funk and the blues, Pongo’s Groove won in the popular vote category at the Emergenza Festivals 2009 Battle of the Bands at Boston’s […]

Sat. Jun. 26th 2010
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for Iraq/Afghanistan veterans and their families or those from any past conflicts. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew’s Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing […]

Sat. Jun. 26th 2010
Peace and Reconciliation: Free Public Talk
“Peace and Reconciliation” by Ryder Stevens, C.S. on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Cushing Memorial Chapel in Tercentennial Park, 60 Dudley Road, Framingham. Ryder Stevens is a practitioner of Christian Science healing and a former military chaplain, serving 23 years active duty in the U.S. Army. He worked with Peace Keeping forces […]

Sat. Jun. 26th 2010
Huge Yard Sale at 17 Gryzboska Circle
HUGE YARD SALE AT 17 GRYZBOSKA CIRCLE. 8AM TO 3PM. TOYS, CLOTHES, ELECTRONICS, FURNITURE, CDS, VIDEOS