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SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market-2/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,FREE
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SUMMARY:Boston Comics
DESCRIPTION:Paul Nardizzi\, Author\, Sarcastic Dad\, Veteran Comic\, is a nationally touring stand-up comedian bringing over 30 years of laughter to audiences across the United States. Known for his rapid-fire delivery\, razor-sharp wit\, and hilarious takes on parenting\, everyday life\, and family chaos\, Paul turns ordinary moments into unforgettable comedy. \nDan Donohue is a comedian\, actor\, and writer from Cape Cod\, Massachusetts. He cut his teeth as a stand up in Boston before moving to Los Angeles where he regularly performs at the city’s iconic comedy venues. He can be seen throughout the rest of the country\, headlining clubs\, seminal indie rooms\, and occasionally featuring for comedian and actor Jon Rudnitsky. He has also opened for Ryan Hamilton and late legend Norm MacDonald\, among other names. Dan hosts the podcast Danswers\, formerly co-hosted Basket of Cats (with comedian Benton Ray)\, and is a frequent guest on Soberish with Jessa Reed. He can also be heard on A Closer Look\, The Todd Glass Show\, Cutting Weight\, and more. In 2020\, Dan began to amass a major following on Tik Tok and Instagram by telling jokes while washing dishes. He continues to develop his comedy in various formats for his rapidly growing fanbase. \nEthan Printz is a fifteen year old comedian\, turning his awkward teenage years into hilarious stories for you to laugh at. Regardless of his short time in the comedy scene\, Ethan has performed at renowned places such as Giggles Comedy Club\, Tupelo Music Hall\, Nicks Comedy Stop\, Kowloon\, and more. Ethan was also featured on Radio Results Network & Results Broadcasting in Iron Mountain Michigan. He was also mentioned in “The Daily News” in Iron Mountain\, for him and his fathers comedy show “A Night with the Printz’s”. Everybody needs to laugh. And there’s one man/boy that will help you do just that\, it’s Ethan. \nVisit: paulnardizzicomedian.com \, @notbaddan \, and ethanprintzcomedy.com
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/boston-comics/
LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251028T172720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T210010Z
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SUMMARY:History Book Club
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy reading and talking about history\, check out the history book club hosted by the Bacon Free Library and the Natick Historical Society.   Each discussion\, led by the director of the Natick Historical Society\, is held over Zoom\, so you can join from the comfort of your home. \nCopies of each book (regular print\, large print\, & audio) are available to check out from the Bacon Free Library.   Or you may order your own copy if you prefer to pick up at another library. \n  \nThis month\, join us for a virtual discussion of Into Siberia: George Kennan’s Epic Journey through the Brutal\, Frozen Heart of Russia by Gregory Wallance. \nAccording to The History Reader\, “Into Siberia… is a thrilling work of history about George Kennan’s harrowing journey into Russia and the light it shone on some of history’s most heinous human rights abuses.” \n  \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact  director@natickhistoricalsociety.org \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflhistbc126/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T200000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage
DESCRIPTION:In this program\, author Julie Dobrow will discuss her new book\, Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage. Like most star-crossed lovers\, they came from vastly different worlds. Elaine Goodale\, a white woman who grew up on a farm in the remotest part of the Berkshires\, was a poet\, writer and teacher who’d come to the Dakota Territory in 1884 to teach Native American children. Ohíye S’a\, or Charles Alexander Eastman\, was a Santee Sioux\, born in Minnesota and one of the only Native Americans educated at Dartmouth College and Boston University Medical School. He’d come to Pine Ridge as a reservation physician. Elaine and Charles improbably met in December 1890\, and more surprisingly\, fell in love. And then the Wounded Knee Massacre happened\, and changed everything. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflwoundknee126/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251209T183112Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Gorgeous Gardens of New England\, part V
DESCRIPTION:Among the 10 gardens we’ll visit in this virtual tour are three on Mount Desert Island\, Maine\, each very different from each other\, but all associated with the notable landscape architect Beatrix Farrand. Heading south\, we’ll tour Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and then make a quick stop at a flower-filled field in Brunswick\, Maine. We’ll visit Weir Farm in Connecticut\, a National Historic Site\, and Buttrick Gardens in Concord\, Massachusetts\, which is part of the Minuteman National Historic Park. Adding to the roster of gardens in this presentation is Enders Island in Mystic\, Connecticut. We’ll visit the John Hay Estate in Newbury\, New Hampshire\, and make the 15-minute drive to see the small but beautiful garden at the Tracy Memorial Library in New London. \nA handout with a map and list of the featured gardens will be provided to attendees. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflgg5126/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T130000
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SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market-2/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251114T155956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T155956Z
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SUMMARY:Dar Williams
DESCRIPTION:“It’s a highway\, filled with deep\, exotic colors and beautiful delicate things as well as the perils that come from moving so fast\,” says Dar Williams\, describing modern life. On her 13th album\, Hummingbird Highway\, out September 12 on Righteous Babe Records\, Williams celebrates the colors she glimpses from her vantage as a touring musician. “I was a kid from the suburbs who listened when her hippie teachers said to get out in the world\,” Williams muses. Hummingbird Highway is the latest chapter in a richly unfolding story. Drawing on her experience as a playwright\, Williams populates her latest album with nuanced characters that come alive in the space of a few minutes. \nOn the title track\, Williams sings from the perspective of a child speaking to her peripatetic and sometimes struggling parent. Blooming columbines\, china blue teapots\, and cinnamon bark number among the “treasures” in her life\, despite the “pirates” that she imagines populating her worldly parent’s life. “The pirates can be all sorts of things living inside and outside your head. The child\, for better or worse\, knows that there is joy\, unpredictability\, and instability on the home front. She’s rooting for the joy.” \nLongtime listeners know that Williams and her music are always up for those kinds of conversations that glimpse the brightest colors\, woven into the larger context of time. “As I’ve gotten older\, I feel more comfortable holding a lot of different threads in my hand to create more complicated patterns. Time has given me a better ability to hold a bunch of colors and temperaments and see what happens\, where they become interesting new stories and also where I need to stop and untangle the themes and characters. It’s daunting\, and I’ve learned that\, you know\, daunting is fine\, just keep going.” \nThe Nields will be perfoming alongside Williams at this show. The Nields are a folk-rock band from Massachusetts. They are delighted to announce the release of their much-anticipated twenty-first album\, Circle of Days. An homage to the calendar––and really\, time itself––this collection of songs is a testament to the band’s enduring creativity and unwavering commitment to their craft. During the pandemic\, Nerissa and Katryna Nields\, the band’s frontwomen\, took a daily walk with their beloved dogs\, Greta and Hudson. The destination was a nearby lake\, where Katryna would take a daily photo. Inspired by the ever-shifting seasons\, they came to realize that each of Nerissa’s new songs could be intimately connected to a particular time of year\, forming a musical cycle. \nVisit: darwilliams.com and nields.com
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/dar-williams/
LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
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SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market-2/2025-12-27/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251113T225106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T230247Z
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SUMMARY:It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
DESCRIPTION:It’s a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas supernatural drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra. The film is now considered to be one of the greatest films of all time and among the best Christmas films. It has been recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the 100 best American films ever made \nAfter George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born\, an angel (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted\, and how they would be different if he was never there. \nDirector: Frank Capra\nCast:  James Stewart\, Donna Reed\, Lionel Barrymore\nRating: PG\nRuntime: 130 mins\nRelease Date: 7 January 1947\nFormat: DCP – Movie presented in original black & white – not colorized\nAudio: 7.1 Surround\nAccessibility: Z-Screen subtitles\, Audio Description (headphones)\, Assisted Listening (headphones) \nVisit: It’s a Wonderful Life
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/its-a-wonderful-life-1946-2/
LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)":MAILTO:info@tcan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251114T155349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T155435Z
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SUMMARY:Storm Large: Holiday Ordeal
DESCRIPTION:Storm Large is musician\, actor\, playwright\, author\, awesome. She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova\, where despite having been eliminated in the week before the finale\, Storm built a fan base that follows her around the world to this day. Storm appeared on the 2021 season of America’s Got Talent. \nOn the 10th anniversary of its premiere\, Storm reprised her one-woman autobiographical musical memoir Crazy Enough at La Jolla Music Society and Portland Center Stage in 2019. She has headlined with orchestras around the world\, including the Chicago\, Detroit\, Houston\, National\, Toronto\, BBC\, and RTE Symphonies; the NY Pops and Philly Pops; and the Louisville Orchestra\, with which she recorded the 2017 album All In for Decca Gold. Storm continues to tour concert halls across the country with her band Le Bonheur. \nStorm made her debut as guest vocalist with the band Pink Martini in April 2011\, singing four sold-out concerts at the Kennedy Center in Washington\, DC. \nWhat better way to spend a holiday than with Storm Large? Storm will love you\, leave you\, delight you and abuse you with wicked charm and stunning vocals that will have you begging for more.  Holiday Ordeal is a night of music\, gags and gifts\, with songs ranging from 2000 Miles\, Hallelujah\, Sock it to Me Santa\, and the greatest holiday song never written for the holidays\, Somebody to Love. \nVisit: stormlarge.com
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/storm-large-holiday-ordeal/
LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20250509T164912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T165006Z
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SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market-2/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251212T194935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T194935Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Sip & Shop at The Hive
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, December 19 from 5 PM to 8 PM for The Hive Natick’s festive Holiday Sip & Shop.\n\nGuests are invited to enjoy complimentary sparkling beverages and seasonal treats while exploring exclusive offers from our resident “bees.” Our popular Basket Bar will be open\, offering a hands-on experience for creating thoughtful\, beautifully curated holiday gifts.\n\nAs a special thank you\, any purchase of $50 or more automatically enters you into a drawing for a gift from one of our featured makers.\n\nWe hope you’ll stop by\, share in the holiday cheer\, and support the small businesses that help our community thrive this season.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/holiday-sip-shop-at-the-hive/
LOCATION:The Hive\, 22 Main Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Hive":MAILTO:hello@thehivenatick.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T223000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20250821T195105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T194716Z
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SUMMARY:Griffin House
DESCRIPTION:Griffin House is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller. Touring and making records for over 20 years\, House has a discography that includes over 13 albums. His debut record “Lost and Found” (2004) was featured on CBS Sunday Morning by music critic and then VP MTV/VH1\, Bill Flanagan\, who named House one of the best emerging singer-songwriters of our time. \nAfter forging a loyal fan base through years of grassroots touring as an opener for acts such as John Mellencamp and the Cranberries\, House broke through as a national headliner in 2009 with an appearance on Late Night with Craig Ferguson and the release of his underground hit “The Guy That Says Goodbye to You is Out of His Mind.” \nThe music documentary “Rising Star\,” released on Amazon Prime in 2019\, chronicles House’s journey through the music business\, as he attempts to balance the challenges of life as a traveling modern-day troubadour with marriage\, fatherhood and sobriety. \nHouse’s music has been featured on prime time television shows such One Tree Hill\, Rescue Me\, Party of Five\, and Everwood\, and reviewed in magazines such as Paste\, No Depression and Rolling Stone. American Songwriter writes “if you want to be blown away by raw talent\, look no further than Griffin House.” \nHis latest release “The Tides” is a five song EP recorded with Grammy Award-winning producer Jacquire King and is set for release on Aug 29\, 2023. House will appear this year at Sisters Folk Festival and will continue his US tour in 2023-2024. \nVisit: griffinhousemusic.com
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/griffin-house/
LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)":MAILTO:info@tcan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251028T173647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T173647Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Tom Doran: Ease Your Eyes
DESCRIPTION:Tom Doran creates his unique digital compositions by layering photography and previous artworks. Informed by years of jazz improvisation and the tactile nature of paper collage\, his process embraces spontaneity and a pursuit of balance between order and disorder. \nCome to the BFL to view his exhibit titled Ease Your Eyes\, which will be on display from  November 4th through January 28th.  The same exhibit will be on display at TCAN in the Spring of 2026. 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflarttdoran/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251113T224734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T230331Z
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SUMMARY:It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
DESCRIPTION:It’s a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas supernatural drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra. The film is now considered to be one of the greatest films of all time and among the best Christmas films. It has been recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the 100 best American films ever made \nAfter George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born\, an angel (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted\, and how they would be different if he was never there. \nDirector: Frank Capra\nCast:  James Stewart\, Donna Reed\, Lionel Barrymore\nRating: PG\nRuntime: 130 mins\nRelease Date: 7 January 1947\nFormat: DCP – Movie presented in original black & white – not colorized\nAudio: 7.1 Surround\nAccessibility: Z-Screen subtitles\, Audio Description (headphones)\, Assisted Listening (headphones) \nVisit: It’s a Wonderful Life
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/its-a-wonderful-life-1946/
LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)":MAILTO:info@tcan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251115T171644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T171644Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Great American Unsung Heroes — Nikola Tesla
DESCRIPTION:Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis Curran is excited to continue his “Great American Unsung Heroes Who Changed The Course Of History” series.\n\nThis month\, learn about Nikola Tesla. Called a genius by some\, a madman by others\, and an enigma by nearly everyone\, Tesla was probably the greatest inventor the world has ever known. He was\, without a doubt\, a trail blazer who created astonishing\, life-transforming devices. But he never received the credit he richly deserved. \nIt was Tesla\, not Edison\, who harnessed the alternating electric current (AC) we rely upon today. It was arguably Tesla – not Marconi – who invented the radio. And it was Tesla who introduced the fundamentals of computers\, robotry\, and missile science\, which helped pave the way for satellites\, microwaves\, and lasers. Tesla remains one of the least recognized scientific pioneers and never earned the household name recognition of an Edison\, Westinghouse\, Marconi\, or Einstein. He will get his proper due in this enlightening talk. \nAbout the Speaker\nDennis J. Curran served as a Massachusetts judge for 16 years\, including in the Superior Court from 2006 to 2018. Prior to his time on the bench\, Curran worked as an Assistant District Attorney and First Assistant Legal Counsel to the Governor\, in addition to private practice. A graduate of Boston Latin School\, the University of Pennsylvania\, and the University of Virginia School of Law\, Curran has taught law at Tufts University\, Roger Williams University School of Law\, and Brown University. \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfltesla1225/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251115T165746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T165746Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – “The Man Behind the Music”
DESCRIPTION:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the reigning god of classical music in Vienna during the mid-to-late 1700s. His life has been analyzed in books and even films\, but little is known of the circumstances surrounding his untimely death. Take a glimpse into the world of one of music’s biggest heroes as we appreciate his genius and attempt to untangle the mystery. \nDan Lupo\, creator of FiveMinuteMozart.com\, a music education platform with over 2 million views and 20k+ subscribers\, will present an incredible music education program chronicling the life and achievement of one of music history’s greatest composers. Dan’s program will consist of a spoken lecture as well as live piano performances. \nThis program is presented in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflmozart1225/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251113T224224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T230359Z
UID:10007486-1765634400-1765639800@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
DESCRIPTION:It’s a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas supernatural drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra. The film is now considered to be one of the greatest films of all time and among the best Christmas films. It has been recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the 100 best American films ever made \nAfter George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born\, an angel (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted\, and how they would be different if he was never there. \nDirector: Frank Capra\nCast:  James Stewart\, Donna Reed\, Lionel Barrymore\nRating: PG\nRuntime: 130 mins\nRelease Date: 7 January 1947\nFormat: DCP – Movie presented in original black & white – not colorized\nAudio: 7.1 Surround\nAccessibility: Z-Screen subtitles\, Audio Description (headphones)\, Assisted Listening (headphones) \nVisit: It’s a Wonderful Life
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/its-a-wonderful-life-1947/
LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie Screening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)":MAILTO:info@tcan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20250509T164912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T165006Z
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SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market-2/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251028T171531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T171531Z
UID:10007481-1765306800-1765310400@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Healthier Holidays with Empty Nest Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore delicious holiday dishes with a Mediterranean flair to incorporate into your celebrations. The Mediterranean diet\, which has been linked to a multitude of health benefits\, is rich in plant-based foods and oils\, with a moderate amount of fish\, poultry\, and dairy foods. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Groton Public Library. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nChristine Van Bloem of Empty Nest Kitchen has been teaching cooking for a long\, long time\, and she is still excited to cook\, teach\, and share with you. After surviving a heart attack in 2020 and the loss of her brick & mortar cooking school business\, Christine found new purpose cooking for her own empty nest. \nPost heart attack\, Christine has reformed her butter-loving\, heavy cream worshipping ways by making changes to how she cooks–taking things in a healthier direction\, without doing a complete 180 and still keeping things flavorful and delightful. The key here is healthier. Christine is not afraid of butter\, but she now uses a touch instead of stick; a  tablespoon or two of cream or half-and-half\, not a cup; and so on.  And now that her kids are grown and living on their own\, Christine is re-learning how to cook for two and sharing that process along the way. \nChristine is currently training in culinary nutrition with The American College of Culinary Medicine and has researched The Mediterranean Diet & Menopause for her capstone project. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflhealthy1225/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20250821T192843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T192843Z
UID:10007441-1765033200-1765042200@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Grace Kelly Family Friendly Matinee - Making Jazz Young!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon with award-winning saxophonist\, singer\, and composer Grace Kelly. Grace brings three performances to TCAN this year\, including her very first Family Matinee. For evening performance details click here: Grace Kelly Evening Shows \nCelebrating 20 remarkable years of music-making. Grace Kelly takes you on an exciting journey through her 15-album catalog\, revisiting fan favorites while unveiling fresh interpretations. From the classic tracks that launched her career to the innovative sounds that continue to push creative boundaries\, prepare for a dynamic night of unforgettable performances\, stories\, and the undeniable magic that can only be described as “Gracified.” Come celebrate this milestone and witness the next thrilling chapter in Grace Kelly’s evolving legacy! \nFamily Matinee – Making Jazz Young! \nJoin us for a special 3:00 PM Family Matinee with the incredibly talented Grace Kelly on Saturday\, December 6th! As BILLBOARD Magazine enthusiastically states\, “Grace Kelly is a jazz innovator… Making jazz young.” This is your chance to experience jazz like never before –Grace’s music is young\, exciting\, and incredibly accessible\, making it the perfect introduction to live music for the whole family. Whether you’re a seasoned jazz fan or bringing little ones to their very first concert\, Grace’s energetic performance and captivating stage presence will have everyone tapping their feet. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to share the joy of jazz with the next generation! \nA limited number of $20 student tickets are available for the Family Matinee Show. Please contact the box office for more information and to purchase student tickets. \nVisit: gracekellymusic.com \nhttps://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GK-Promo-Video-2.mp4
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/grace-kelly-family-friendly-matinee-making-jazz-young/
LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)":MAILTO:info@tcan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20250509T164912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T165006Z
UID:10006790-1765011600-1765026000@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market-2/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T223000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20250821T191631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T195737Z
UID:10007440-1764878400-1764887400@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan
DESCRIPTION:Joan Osborne VIP Experience Available: \n\nPre-show Meet & Greet\nTote Bag\nExclusive VIP Laminate & Lanyard\nVinyl\nVoucher for t-shirt\, to be mailed direct to purchaser\nExclusive Poster\n\nIn 2017\, Grammy-nominated artist Joan Osborne released the critically acclaimed album\, Songs of Bob Dylan. Her artistic and soulful reinterpretations of the selection of Dylan songs was an eye-opening moment in an already celebrated career. \nEight years after milestone recording\, Osborne will release the stunning Dylanology Live on April 25th. The captivating recording finds the gifted vocalist performing in front of a live audience\, with special guests Amy Helm\, Robert Randolph and Jackie Greene. Songs include “Spanish Harlem Incident”\, “Buckets Of Rain” “Masters Of War”\, “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You” and “High Water (For Charley Patton)”. \nThroughout her three-decade\, multi-Grammy nominated career\, Joan Osborne has never been an artist confined to one space as she continues to seamlessly blend into any genre. Her incredible and distinctive voice always shines through her own songs\, while she has\nalso become one of her generation’s finest interpreters. Dylanology Live is yet another testament to her artistic range. \nVisit: joanosborne.com \n \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/joan-osborne-sings-the-songs-of-bob-dylan/
LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)":MAILTO:info@tcan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251028T153250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T153250Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: A Charles Dickens Christmas with Bill Thierfelder
DESCRIPTION:Charles Dickens has famously been called “The Man Who Invented Christmas.” Inspired by the writings of Washington Irving earlier in the 19th century\, Dickens wrote five Christmas novellas between 1843 and 1848 and over a dozen short stories between 1852 and 1866. Each of these–including the perennial favorite A Christmas Carrol–helped to shape how the holiday season is celebrated in Britain and America. This program explores these wonderful flights of holiday fantasy and their lasting influence. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, the Groton Public Library\, and the Natick Historical Society. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Bill Thierfelder is a retired professor of arts and humanities\, with a PhD in English literature\, an MA in theology\, and a BA in English with additional concentrations in music history and art. After teaching second grade for four years and high school seniors for six months as a replacement substitute\, Bill spent the next 32 years teaching a variety of arts and humanities courses at several New York and Long Island universities and colleges\, including St. John’s University\, Hofstra University\, and Dowling College. \nBill is currently docent emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History where he continues to give both Zoom and in-person presentations\, work on special editing projects\, and give tours. He also lectures regularly for libraries and educational organizations nationwide via Zoom. Bill’s classroom\, library\, and museum vocations have taught him that life is all about “making wings\,” hence\, the name of his website: Making Wings. Indeed\, Bill’s philosophy–rooted in years of practical study and life experience–is simple: “The most important thing you can do is to make wings for yourself and fly to places that fulfill your potential\, that allow you to develop your unique gifts\, and that open you up to a world of possibilities.” \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfldickens1225/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,FREE,History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251110T154915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T154915Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Join Natick Rec & Parks & Natick Center Cultural District in our Holiday Lighting/Stroll \nEnjoy activities\, drop off donations for your neighbors\, and shop local on Sunday\, November 30 from 3:00-5:00pm. \nGet in the holiday spirit! We will be collecting food donations for Natick Service Council & a Place to Turn\, toy donations for Toys for Tots\, and the Natick Police Department will bring out their Giving Tree! \nAdditional activities include music\, crafts\, a seasonal story time\, and more! \nStop by Vivilicious Chocolates for free hot chocolate from 3:00-5:00 PM at 13 S Main Street in Natick\, directly across from the Natick Common. \nKeep an eye out for Santa around town\, from 2:30-5:00pm\, where he will make a special appearance to turn on the lights on the Common! Santa will make stops at each elementary school\, with help from Natick Police & Fire!
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/holiday-stroll/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Friendly,FREE,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20250509T164912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T165006Z
UID:10006789-1764406800-1764421200@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Natick Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. \n\nVisit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. \nSpring and Summer\nNatick Town Common\nThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135\nNatick \n\nFall and Winter\nCommon Street Spiritual Center\n13 Common Street\nNatick
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-farmers-market-2/2025-11-29/
LOCATION:Natick Common
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251020T185755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T185755Z
UID:10007479-1764097200-1764100800@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The Impact of 500 Years of Colonialism on the Abenaki and Wabanki Tribes with Anne Jennison
DESCRIPTION:The “People of the Dawnland” (Abenaki/Wabanaki) of New Hampshire and the Northeast are the first Indigenous peoples in North America to have had contact with Europeans.  In this presentation\, Anne Jennison examines how European colonization of North America impacted generations of Abenaki/Wabanaki people and highlights the ways in which the Abenaki/Wabanaki peoples have acted as agents of their own change through education\, self-advocacy\, and efforts to revitalize their languages and traditional arts\, as well as by working with archeologists\, anthropologists\, and scientists to recover and reveal more about their history and traditional knowledge. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, the Groton Public Library\, and the Natick Historical Society. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nAnne Jennison is a traditional Native American storyteller and historian of European and Abenaki heritage.  While Anne’s storytelling skills have been polished by more than 30 years of experience sharing Indigenous lesson stories with audiences of all kinds\, she also believes that her growth and development as a human being has been deeply influenced by internalizing the content of the Northeastern lesson stories that she tells.  With Master Degrees in both storytelling and history\, Anne also brings a wealth of cultural and historical knowledge to enrich her retelling of timeless Northeast Woodlands Native American stories.  Anne is listed on the New Hampshire Traditional Artists Roster as a traditional Native American storyteller & craftsperson and now also has two presentation programs available through the Humanities To Go\, a program offered by NH Humanities. \nAdditionally\, Anne is the current Vice Chair of the NH Commission on Native American Affairs and is also a member of the the Indigenous NH Collaborative Collective\, an Affiliate Faculty member for the University of New Hampshire Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) Minor\, and a co-creator of the “People of the Dawnland” interpretive exhibit about the Abenaki/Wabanaki peoples at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth\, NH.  Anne continues to act as a consultant for the museum’s ongoing Abenaki Heritage Initiative — a plan to develop and sustain exhibits and events at Strawbery Banke Museum that focus on the history and culture of the Abenaki\, Indigenous peoples of New Hampshire and the Northeast\, both past and present. \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflajennison1125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251020T183604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T183604Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Discussing “The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook” with author Becky Libourel Diamond
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever tasted a sugar plum?  You’ve likely heard of them–thanks to the famous holiday poem A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore–but do you know what a sugar plum is?  You may be surprised to find out that they are not sugar-dusted plums (they are small\, oval hard candies).  This Gilded Age holiday sweet was pushed to the back of the pantry as America moved into the 20th century. \nJoin author Becky Libourel Diamond as she discusses her new book\, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America’s Golden Era\, with all of the details that will go straight to your foodie heart.  The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook bridges the past and present\, bringing back sugar plums and other confections not typically found in modern cookbooks\, while revisiting some beloved favorites. \nPlease note that this is a discussion and NOT a cooking demo. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n\nAbout the Book\nWith origins that date back to the 19th century and even earlier\, the recipes in The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook have been adapted for today’s ingredients and appliances\, allowing cooks to recreate them in their own modern kitchens.  Each recipe provides a colorful glimpse into the era\, featuring the fascinating history behind each cookie\, its ingredients\, and its baking methods. There are also sidebars throughout\, offering tidbits of Christmas lore of the era. \nAbout the Author\nA food writer\, librarian\, and historian\, Becky Libourel Diamond has had a varied career combining writing and research.  In The Thousand Dollar Dinner\, Becky tells the unique story of a 19th century “Top Chef”-style competition between Philadelphia restauranteur James Parkinson and the Delmonico family of New York.  In Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America’s First Cooking School\, Becky offers a delicious profile of a successful 19th century pastry chef who also ran an innovative cooking school for young women.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfldiamond1125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T223000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20250821T190448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T195709Z
UID:10007439-1763841600-1763850600@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Peter Mulvey
DESCRIPTION:Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter\, road-dog\, raconteur\, and almost-poet since before he can remember. In 1989 he spent a year in Ireland\, busking on the streets of Dublin and hitchhiking to whatever gigs he could find. Back stateside\, he spent a couple years gigging through the bars of his native Midwest before taking off for Boston\, where he returned to subway busking and coffeehouses. Small shows led to larger shows\, which eventually led to regional and then national touring. The wheels have not stopped since. \nTwenty albums\, one illustrated book\, thousands of live performances\, a TEDx talk\, a decades-long association with the National Youth Science Camp\, opening tours and gigs for luminaries such as Ani DiFranco\, Greg Brown\, Emmylou Harris and Chuck Prophet\, appearances on NPR\, an annual autumn tour by bicycle\, emceeing festivals\, hosting his own Lamplighter Sessions for years in Boston and in Wisconsin… he has built his life’s work on collaboration\, on an instinct for the eclectic and the vital. \nVisit: petermulvey.com
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/peter-mulvey/
LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)":MAILTO:info@tcan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T130856
CREATED:20251113T222032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T222246Z
UID:10007485-1763809200-1763812800@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Abra-Kid-abra!
DESCRIPTION:Mike Bent’s AbraKidabra is an exciting and fun comedy magic show developed especially for kids and families. The show combines amazing magic\, big laughs\, audience participation and hilarious surprises for a one-of-a-kind\, interactive experience. In addition to being a Boston-area favorite\, Mike has done shows all over the country and around the world. He has performed at the White House in Washington D.C. ten times\, and was the warm-up act for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House Easter Egg Roll. The official White House program called Mike “one of the most creative and imaginative people in magic”. \nMike is also a featured performer at Hollywood’s famed Magic Castle. As a performer\, teacher and dad\, Mike knows how to use comedy and magic to entertain\, educate and motivate children. \nVisit: abrakidabra.com
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/abra-kid-abra/
LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Community Events,Family Friendly,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)":MAILTO:info@tcan.org
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