Boston April 2008 Events

• Black Grace Dance Company
  What: The Boston debut of Black Grace Dance Company, which blends Samoan, Maori, and contemporary dance.
  When: Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18
  Where: Boston University Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Ave, Boston
  Cost: $32 - $50
• Boston Swan Boats Open
  What: The 131st season of the popular attraction in Boston's Public Garden opens for the season. The Swan Boats take you on a leisurely 15-minute ride around the Public Garden lagoon.
  When: Saturday, April 19
  Where: Boston Public Garden lagoon
  Cost: $2.75 adults / $2 seniors/ $1.25 children (2-15)
• Women's Olympic Marathon Trials
  What: More than 150 elite female marathoners will participate in the 2008 Women's Marathon U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
  When: Sunday, April 20 at 8 am
  Where: The race starts on Boylston St. at Fairfield St. and finishes at the Boston Marathon finish line in front of the Boston Public Library in the Back Bay.

Boston Events, Week of April 21 – 27

• 2008 Boston Marathon
  What:The 112th Boston Marathon, the world's oldest annual marathon.
  When: Monday, April 21
  Where: Hopkinton, Mass., to Copley Square, Boston
• 2nd Annual Cambridge Science Festival
  What: This nine-day festival sponsored by the MIT Museum celebrates science and technology with something for everyone, including live presentations, a science carnival, live performances, and more. See event website for details.
  When: Saturday, April 26 – Sunday, May 4
  Where: Various Cambridge locations
  Cost: Most events are free.
• Greek Independence Day Parade
  What: A parade through downtown Boston, part of Boston's Greek Heritage Month celebration.
  When: Sunday, April 6 at 2 pm
  Where: Boylston Street to Boston Common
  Cost: Free
• Orchestra National de France
  What: The Orchestra National de France, led by Kurt Masur, performs Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 with pianist David Fray.
  When: Sunday, April 27 at 3 pm
  Where: Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston
  Cost: $37 - $80
• Art in Bloom
  What: The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, celebrates its 32nd annual festival of fine art and fresh flowers. Sixty-three New England garden clubs interpret museum collections in floral designs. The event features a family day "Young at Art" on Saturday, April 26; an evening Open House on Monday, April 28; free guided tours; floral demonstrations and more. See website for details.
  When: Saturday, April 26 – Tuesday, April 29
  Where: MFA, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston
  Cost: Varies

Boston Events, Week of April 28 – 30

• Art in Bloom
  What: The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, celebrates its 32nd annual festival of fine art and fresh flowers. Sixty-three New England garden clubs interpret museum collections in floral designs.The event features a family day "Young at Art" on Saturday, April 26; an evening Open House on Monday, April 28; free guided tours; floral demonstrations and more. See website for details.
  When: Saturday, April 26 – Tuesday, April 29
  Where: MFA, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston
  Cost: Varies
• 2nd Annual Cambridge Science Festival
  What: This nine-day festival sponsored by the MIT Museum celebrates science and technology with something for everyone, including live presentations, a science carnival, live performances, and more. See event website for details.
  When: Saturday, April 26 – Sunday, May 4
  Where: Various Cambridge locations
  Cost: Most events are free.
• The Drowsy Chaperone
  What: The Tony award-winning musical comedy comes to Boston.
  When: Tuesday, April 22 – Sunday, May 4
  Where: Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St, Boston
  Cost: Varies