Compiled by Rebecca Sirull, News Staff
Entry of the Week: Saturday, Jan. 18
Any fans of scavenger hunts, murder mysteries, fine art or all of the above are sure to love the Murder at the Museum Scavenger Hunt. A curator has been murdered and it is up to you and your team to figure out who committed the crime. Organized by Watson Adventures, this hunt will lead participants on a quest through the halls of the Museum of Fine Arts in an attempt to piece together the ultimate murder mystery story. The adventure will include discovering clues, breaking codes and learning secrets about historic works of art, so be prepared to unleash your inner detective. Sherlock Holmes costume and magnifying glass optional. 1 – 3 p.m.; 645 Huntington Ave.; $37.50; watsonadventures.com.
Thursday, Jan. 16
The days of flipbooks and photographic film are long gone. Come experience the latest in digital animation technology at FableVision Studios’ “JAM”UARY. Test out Wacom’s newest mobile pen and touch technology, including the Cintiq Companion, Cintiq Companion Hybrid and Intuos Creative Stylus as you get your creative juices flowing and experiment with different types of animation. FableVision’s Director of Art and Animation, Bob Flynn, will also lead a digital drawing session so participants can learn some new skills as well. Get inspired by those around you and exercise your own animation abilities. 6 – 9 p.m.; 308 Congress St.; free; fablevisionstudios.com.
Friday, Jan. 17
First a novel, then a film, then a Broadway musical, “The Color Purple” is now hitting the stages of Boston. The play is a widely celebrated and beloved story that has touched audiences across the country. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winner Alice Walker, the book recounts the tale of Celie, a young woman living in rural Georgia who struggles to overcome poverty, racism and sexism in the 1930s. The musical brings this story to life with jazz, gospel, ragtime and other assorted song styles. The original Broadway production was nominated for 11 Tony Awards in 2006 and continues to inspire its audience today. 8 p.m.; 527 Tremont St.; $27.50+; bostontheatrescene.com.
Sunday, Jan. 19
Forget about Marino for your Sunday morning workout. Why stay inside when you can see the whole city instead? Join Marathon Sports Boston for its City Running Tour. The 6.2-mile loop starts off in Back Bay before heading over the river to Cambridge. Enjoy a beautiful view of the city skyline over the Charles and the unusual quiet of a weekend morning as you run toward MIT’s campus. After crossing back over the bridge, the route continues on past Fenway Park and then finishes on Boylston Street. End the run like a champion by crossing over the Boston Marathon finish line. For more information contact [email protected]. 7 a.m.; 671 Boylston St.; free; marathonsports.com.
Monday, Jan. 20
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in style at the ASSEMBLE: 2201 Fashion Finale show. This underground fashion show will celebrate creative up-and-coming artists from local communities and support them as they make a statement about the places they call home. The show features designers like Cookies, L.O.R. Fashion and Lana Muse Designs. It is co-sponsored by Future Boston Alliance, a non-profit which aims to highlight Boston’s creative community, Discover Roxbury, which works to break down racial and class stereotypes by holding cultural and community events and 19th Amendment, an independent fashion marketplace for emerging designers. 3 – 5 p.m.; 2315 Washington St.; free; futureboston.com.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Tickle your taste buds and explore a new part of Boston at the same time with Taste of Eastie 2014. The only thing many students know about East Boston is that it’s where they catch their plane home for the holidays, but the neighborhood offers so much more than that. Come enjoy food from over 30 different Eastie restaurants, including Italian, Latin American, Asian and American cuisines. Each venue will offer samples of some of its most popular dishes, as well as a cash bar for those over 21. The night will also include live entertainment and a live auction and raffle with proceeds to benefit East Boston Main Streets. Don’t miss out on your chance to feastie in Eastie! 6 – 9 p.m.; 1 Hotel Dr.; $35; ebmainstreets.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
College is the time for learning new things, and if those new things just happen to be making delicious sushi, then all the better. Experienced sushi chefs teach basic sushi rolling techniques as well as offering tempura tasting, and all skill levels are welcome. Organized by the Boston Young Professionals Association and the United Nations Association of Greater Boston, the event will be hosted by Hostelling International. This means plenty of opportunities to meet people both living in Boston and traveling here from around the world. Now is your chance to socialize, learn a new skill and get that sushi fix all at once. 7 – 10 p.m.; 19 Stuart St.; $12; unagb.org.
