FRI., MAY 4
Heart of Happy Hollow
The Heart of Happy Hollow: Stories by Paul Laurence Dunbar. Staged by Marshall Hughes. Choreography, Abbigail Kazlousky and Kate Digby. Light Design, Mark VanDerzee. Sound Daniel Finerman. 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sat., May 5: 4 p.m. Mainstage at Roxbury Community College. All Tickets are $5. For more information and reservations, please call (617) 541-5380. Ask about our school packages. Mainstage is wheelchair accessible.
SAT., MAY 5
From Walking the Walk 2 Talking the Talk
TFrom Walking the Walk 2 Talking the Talk
Bird St and The City School Present: The 2nd annual youth summit at Suffolk University from 11a.m.-5p.m. Tickets $2. There will be: Entertainment performances, break-out session, free food, raffle prizes political officials, guest speakers, spoken word. Contact: Tina at 617-822-3075 or email at dynasttina@verizon.net and Adelina at 617-282-6110 or email at cvgrlfonts@aol.com.
SUN., MAY 6
Health Fair
Sophia Snow Place is having a health fair from 2-4 p.m. Clinics Will include Blood Pressure Clinic, Cholesterol Test, Yoga, Acupuncture, Massage and Chocolate Tasting. Discussion topics include skin care, osteoporosis, nutrition, stress relief/organization and much more. Come out and meet providers in your neighborhood. 1205-1215 Centre St., Roslindale. More information: 617-325-7900.
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MON., MAY 7
ASMFA
Senior Project Exhibition
The School of the Museum of Fine Arts showcases the work of 12 graduating students who volunteered to participate in the Senior Project, an independent studio pilot project. Opening Reception: Mon., May 7, 5–7 p.m., Mission Hill Building Gallery. Closing Reception: Sat., May 19, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Mission Hill Building Gallery. Through Sun., May 20. Mission Hill Building Gallery, 160 St. Alphonsus St., Boston. MBTA stop: Brigham Circle Hours: 9 a.m.–8 p.m. every day. www.smfa.edu.
TUES., MAY 8
Boston Bird Walk
The Boston Nature Center shelters a huge variety of bird life. Come enjoy an early morning bird walk with knowledgeable bird experts, friends and family. The Boston Nature Center is located at 500 Walk Hill St., Mattapan. 6-8 a.m. Please call 617-983-8500 for more details. All ages welcome. Free!
Looking for Job Training?
…and you speak English as a second language? Join us at our ESL Employment Training Info Session! Learn about training opportunities in office skills, facilities maintenance, and automotive repair. 5:30–7 p.m. at Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership, 125 Lincoln St., 5th Floor, Boston. To reserve a space, please call Kate Cunningham at 617-425-6703. For directions and additional information, visit www.mbhp.org.
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TUES., MAY 8
Health Disparities in Gay and Bisexual African-American Men
Doctor Alex Gonzalez from Fenway Community Health’s medical department will talk about health disparities specific to gay and bisexual African-American men. Multicultural AIDS Coalition, 31 Heath St, Suite 12, Jamaica Plain. 6-8 p.m. Co-sponsored by Fenway Community Health and The Multicultural AIDS Coalition. Free and open to the public.
THURS., MAY 10
Latino Pride Begins
Latino Pride of New England brings a diverse series of events to educate and celebrate the uniqueness of the GLBT Latino Community. The Latino Pride of New England Celebration begins on May 10. As the only event of its kind in the New England area, with more than 1,000 spectators, the celebration this year includes a Panel Discussions on Transgender Law and Immigration issues, Movie Premieres, The Food for the Soul Dance, OUR Pride of Latinos Reception, the 9th Annual Miss. Mass. Gay Latina Pageant, and many other events. People from all over New England will be coming to Boston to partake of this celebration that showcases the Latino/a GLBT arts, politics, and community. Continues through May 20. For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.somoslatinoslgbt.org.
Poetry Explosion!
Come an enjoy an eclectic and electric evening of Boston’s talented, spoken word artists. Poetry Explosion! at the Dudley Sq. Library, 6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Open mic. For more information call 617-276-3850.
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