By Emma Shuck, News Staff
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The award-winning, internationally recognized company Bread and Puppet Theater returns for a fifth year to the Boston Center for the Arts. The puppet performances feature a group of Vermont puppeteers on stage, creating a scene of powerful imagery, masked characters and, of course, large paper-mache puppets. There are puppets with different shapes, masks, paintings and costumes, and they come to life with Director Peter Schumann’s visual style of incorporating dance and expression. The matinee performance “Decapitalization Circus,” on Saturday, Jan. 29 and Sunday, Jan. 30 will be at 4 p.m. and the evening performance “The Return of Ulysses” will take place on Thursday, Jan. 27 until Sunday, Jan. 30. at 7 p.m. 539 Tremont St.; $5 matinee, $10 evening; 617-426-5001.
Thursday, Jan. 27
Northeastern’s Department of Human Services and Peace through Play are co-sponsoring the screening of “Race to Nowhere,” a documentary that follows the competitive, intense atmosphere in contemporary schools. The film provides a close-up look at the pressures on today’s students in an achievement-obsessed culture, and features interviews that explore student suicide, academic cheating and overbearing schedules. Following the conclusion of the film, there will be an exclusive panel discussion with special guests (TBA). West Village F, Room 20; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Free with NUID; 617-373-2624.
Wine is an interest of many college students, but with cheap, tasty bottles of wine like Arbor Mist and Barefoot available, sometimes it’s hard to know how to branch out to better selections. Head to a free wine tasting at The Wine Bottega in the North End with specialist Claudio Rosso of northwestern Italy. Rosso and his partner Piero Nebiolo were born into wine-growing families and have been dedicated to producing tasteful and delicious wines all their lives. 341 Hanover St.; 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Free; 617-227-6607.
Friday, Jan. 28
Boston Band Crush, a group created by friends with a general interest in Boston music, is presenting “Red Eye at the Red Room” at Cafe 939. The night will blend together the hushed, slow-paced notes of indie band Tiger Saw, which has performed with Grizzly Bear and Explosions in the Sky. The Acre, a dynamic folk style band, and Dan Baker, who blends country and folk music into his own songs, will also be playing throughout the night. 939 Boylston St.; 8 p.m.; $10; 617-747-6038.
Saturday, Jan. 29
Beer for breakfast? Most college students would jump at the chance to start the day off with a beer. Don’t miss the opportunity to head to the Sam Adams Brewery for a behind-the-scenes-tour on the brewing process, enjoy some of their signature brews in the tasting room, and learn some tips from the people doing it every day. Spots for the tour are limited and RSVP’s are encouraged. 30 Germania St.; 9:30 a.m.; Free; 617-368-5080.
Oysters are a popular appetizer among social gatherings or in restaurants along the east coast. Instead of letting someone else do all the work, learn how to shuck an oyster by participating in a free lesson at Mercato del Mare in a fun, relaxed setting. Drop in anytime between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. No reservation necessary. 99 Salem St.; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Free; 857-362-7477.
Sunday, Jan. 30
It is rare that people in Boston get to experience what it means to dance in another country, but today, there is a chance to learn. Temple Israel of Boston is sponsoring a free beginners Israeli dance lesson. This type of dance form was developed by the pioneers who founded Israel, and the choreographed dances are set to both traditional Jewish tunes and hip-hop and pop music. 477 Longwood Ave., Boston; 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; Free; 617-566-3960.
Monday, Jan. 31
Graduating in May or looking to network early? The Greater Boston alumni board is sponsoring a career networking event at City Year’s headquarters that will be attended by alumni who work in the fields of business, law, consulting, teaching, social work, politics and for non-profit organizations. This is an opportunity to start thinking about future career moves or to get a foot in the door. 287 Columbus Ave.; 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Free; 617-927-2400.
Tuesday, Feb. 1
Learn the basics or more advanced techniques of figure drawing at a drop-in session at the Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts. Use any medium and work from a different live model each week. Attendees may choose to make use of the instructor or draw at their own level. Just make sure to bring paper and drawing materials, easels are provided. 24 Eliot St.; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; $15; 617-524-3313.
Wednesday, Feb. 2
The School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs at Northeastern presents its seventh Open Classroom” policy series, through which a graduate-level seminar is selected and opened up to the public each semester. A special guest lecturer will address the topic of this week’s seminar which is titled, “Demography is Destiny: How Aging, Gender Relations, Racial and Ethic Diversity, and Immigration are Changing Everything.” To register, visit Policyschool.neu.edu. West Village F, Room 20; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Free; 617-373-4049.
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