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12-12-2024 10:08pm
Things To Do around Westwood This Weekend and Beyond: Friday, Dec. 13th to Thursday, Dec. 19th
Darlene Cancell
Editor
The winter holiday season is in full swing! The skating rink is open at Patriot Place, a group sing of Christmas carols is being held at First Parish of Westwood, Dedham Choral Society singers hold their Christmas concert that includes an audience sing-along, and West Roxbury holds its holiday market this weekend. Looking ahead to next week, the holiday classic movie, It's a Wonderful Life, shows at TCAN and Hale Education hosts a Winter Soltice Celebration.
Also of note is the Black Hole Symphony, a part of the Multiverse Concert Series, hosted by the Christa McAuliffe Center in its Planetarium. The audience will experience a ride through space to the edge of a black hole, with live music accompaniment.
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Winter Skate at Patriot Place - Fri Dec 13 4:00 pm
The skating rink is open on most weekdays beginning at 4 PM and most weekends beginning at 11 AM this winter, with some variations. On Fridays and Saturday nights from 6 PM to 10 PM, there will be a live DJ to help you groove as you glide. [more details]
A Tuscan Christmas - Celebrating La Famiglia Puccini - Fri Dec 13 8:00 pm
Holy Name Church
The picturesque Italian city of Lucca has the honor of being the birthplace of the country's most famous composer, Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924). While known mainly for his operas (e.g., La boheme, Tosca, Madam Butterfly), he produced compositions for other ensembles, including the Messa di Gloria, for soloists, chorus, and orchestra. [more details]
Westwood Artists Pop-Up - Sat Dec 14 9:00 am
695 High Street
Westwood Artists will host its final pop-up show and sale at Westwood Plaza, between the Toast Office and Post Office, in front of the Decor and More store. This event will take place from 9 AM to 1 PM, in sunshine, rain or snow! [more details]
Winter Farmers Market - Sat Dec 14 10:00 am
Dedham First Church & Parish
From 10 AM to 1 PM, a winter farmers market is being held, featuring locally grown, made, and produced foods and items. [more details]
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Winter Skate at Patriot Place - Sat Dec 14 11:00 am
The skating rink is open on most weekdays beginning at 4 PM and most weekends beginning at 11 AM this winter, with some variations. On Fridays and Saturday nights from 6 PM to 10 PM, there will be a live DJ to help you groove as you glide. For more information, click here. [more details]
𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙮𝙢𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙮 by Multiverse Concert Series - Sat Dec 14 3:00 pm
Christa McAuliffe Center
Two shows have sold out, and a third has been added. The Black Hole Symphony is an immersive music production unfolding the story of black holes as engines of gravity, light, and creation through a groundbreaking fusion of art, science, and music! [more details]
Holiday Market - Sat Dec 14 4:00 pm
Rockland Trust Parking Lot
West Roxbury Main Streets holds its holiday market from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with vendors, hot chocolate, carolers, a visit from Santa.
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2024 Peter Mayer Benefit Concert & Nonprofit Showcase - Sat Dec 14 6:30 pm
Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Peter Meyer, of Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band, performs in a night of holiday music where 100 percent of proceeds are donated to participating charities. [more details]
Magic of Lights - Sun Dec 15 5:00 pm
Gillette Stadium
The drive-through Magic of Lights experience runs daily through December 25th. Scenes include LED technology and digital animations. [more details]
Dessert & Carols - Sun Dec 15 7:00 pm
First Parish of Westwood
Come one, come all, to this fun, family-friendly social gathering and group sing on Sunday evening, This free event is open to all in the community. [more details]
FILM: It's a Wonderful Life (1947) - Wed Dec 18 7:30 pm
TCAN Cinema Room
Frank Capra directs this holiday film classic, recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the 100 best American films ever made. An angel (Henry Travers) appears when George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes to never have been born. The angel shows George what his life has meant to those whose lives he has touched. [more details]
Winter Solstice Celebration - Thu Dec 19 5:00 pm
Hale Education
Join us as we celebrate the season on the first day of winter. FWith a roaring fire and hot chocolate, s’mores, and popcorn to share, we’ll mark the start of winter and celebrate the holiday season. [more details]
