If you aren’t heading to Disney for February vacation, no doubt you’ll appreciate the entertainment that The Institute of Contemporary Art’s vacation week activities will provide. Guided art activities are available daily (February 19-23) and are designed for children and adults to do together. No registration is required and this program is free with museum admission (kids 17 and under are admitted free).
The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, 100 Northern Avenue, Boston; Tel: 617-478-3100
Summer is more than half over but there’s still time catch one of the noontime performances of Club Passim’s Culture for Kids concert series at the Boston Children’s Museum. Today’s (July 28) show features Roots music; the August roster includes African drumming (Aug. 4), Latin rhythms (Aug. 11), Jazz (Aug. 18), and Folk (Aug. 25). All events are free for kids (8-12 years old); a $5 donation is suggested for adults.
Isis Maternity has become a one-stop mama tour de force in the Boston area. With locations in Brookline, Needham, and Arlington, Isis offers a host of programs such as childbirth education, parenting preparation, fitness, mom & baby groups, developmental groups, music and movement classes, workshops, massage & private consultations, and events.
I give Isis high marks for offering drop in playgroups for babes up to 3 years (separate sessions for immobile and mobile babes) given that committing to a weekly group can be tough. Drop in playgroups are free for members and $5 for non-members. See Isis’ website for details on the drop in playgroups and membership details. Membership fees are reasonable ($39 for first six months, $19 for every six month block following; members of Isis-affiliated organizations can receive a discounted membership) and include discounts on programs, products, and affiliated vendors.
Update 12/12/06: Membership fees are $7.50 per month (pay for the first four months upon joining; members of Isis-affiliated organizations can receive a discounted membership) and include discounts on programs, products, and affiliated vendors.
Although the Brattle Theatre’s Rattle on the Brattle is on hiatus until further notice, you can still see movies with the babe in tow just a few miles up Mass. Ave. at Arlington’s Capitol Theatre.
On Monday afternoons, the Capitol offers a baby friendly matinee for parents and caregivers, during which nursing, bottle feeding, fussing, crying, and changing diapers is never frowned upon. There is an area in the lobby to park strollers.
The cost of admission is $4.75 per adult (holidays excluded). Subscribe to the listserv to receive e-mails that allow you to vote for the movie you’d most like to see. Democracy clearly exists in the entertainment industry.
Although the Brattle Theatre’s Rattle on the Brattle is on hiatus until further notice, you can still see movies with the babe in tow just a few miles up Mass. Ave. at Arlington’s Capitol Theatre.
On Monday afternoons, the Capitol offers a baby friendly matinee for parents and caregivers, during which nursing, bottle feeding, fussing, crying, and changing diapers is never frowned upon. There is an area in the lobby to park strollers.
The cost of admission is $4.75 per adult (holidays excluded). Subscribe to the listserv to receive e-mails that allow you to vote for the movie you’d most like to see. Democracy clearly exists in the entertainment industry.
