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Boston January 2008 Events
Things to Do in the Boston Area This MonthThe first month of the new year is a busy one, full of things to do and see in Boston. Check this entertainment calendar for information on performances, shows, activities, and events in Boston this January.
This list will continue to be updated as new event information becomes available.
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Ongoing January Events
- "Third"
What: This play by Wendy Wasserstein centers on Professor Laurie Jameson, who begins to reevaluate her beliefs after she and a student have a series of confrontations over politics, ethics, and Shakespeare.
When: Friday, January 4 - Sunday, February 3
Where: Huntington Theatre Company, Boston University Theatre
Cost: $15 - $75
- 19th Annual Boston Wine Festival
What: The Boston Wine Festival is the nation's longest running annual wine and food pairing series, taking place from January through April 2008 with dinners hosted by winemakers and proprietors.
When: Friday, January 11 – Friday, April 4
Where: Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston
Cost: Varies
- Celebrity Chefs Culinary Saturdays
What: Meet some of Boston's top chefs, learn some of their cooking secrets, enjoy a delicious meal paired with complementary wines, and get a bound copy of the afternoon's recipes.
When: Saturday, January 12 – Saturday, February 16, 1 pm - 3 pm
Where: Fairmont Copley Hotel, 138 St. James Ave, Boston
Cost: $50 per session
- Chocolate Trolley Tours
What: Join Old Town Trolley Tours for a flavorful afternoon sampling chocolate creations from various landmarks in Boston.
When: Saturday, January 12 - April 2008
Where: See website.
Cost: $75
- Monty Python's "Spamalot"
What: Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is the hilarious musical comedy based on the film Monty Python and The Holy Grail.
When: Tuesday, January 15 – Saturday, January 26
Where: Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St, Boston
Cost: $38.65 - $81.25
- "Angels In America: Part I and II"
What: Boston Theatre Works presents the first major American revival of Tony Kushner's epic about greed, conservatism, and the discovery of AIDS.
When: Friday, January 18 – Saturday, February 16
Where: Calderwood Pavilion, BCA, 527 Tremont St, Boston
Cost: Varies (see website)
Boston Events, Week of January 1-6
- Marx Brothers Marathon!
What: A day of Marx Brothers classics: Duck Soup Noon, A Night at the Opera, Horse Feathers, and Animal Crackers.
When: Tuesday, January 1
Where: Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St, Cambridge
Cost: $7.50 / $6 seniors/children; All Day Pass $25 / $20 members
- Python-a-Thon
What: A full day of Monty Python favorites: And Now For Something Completely Different, Monty Python's Life Of Brian, Monty Python And The Holy Grail, Monty Python And The Meaning Of Life.
When: Saturday, January 5
Where: Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St, Cambridge
Cost: Adults $7.50, $6 seniors/children; All Day Pass $25 / $20 members
Boston Events, Week of January 7-13
- "Rent"
What: The award-winning Broadway musical phenomenon comes to Boston.
When: Tuesday, January 8 - Sunday, January 13
Where: Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St, Boston
Cost: $35 - $65
- Baroque Jewels for the English Theatre
What: The Handel and Haydn Society presents selections from Handel, Purcell, Blow, and Linley.
When: Friday, January 11, 8 pm; Sunday, January 13, 7 pm
Where: NEC Jordan Hall, 290 Huntington Ave, Boston
Cost: $34 - $67
- 5th Annual Boston Celtic Music Festival
What: A grassroots Celtic music festival celebrating Boston's Irish, Scottish, and Cape Breton heritage.
When: Friday, January 11 – Sunday, January 13
Where: Various locations
Cost: $13 - $25
- New England Boat Show
What: The Northeast's oldest, largest boating marketplace features more than 500 exhibitors.
When: Saturday, January 12 - Sunday, January 20
Where: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St, Boston
Cost: Adults $13, juniors $7 (6 – 12 years old), children 6 and under are free.
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