Upcoming And Ongoing FUN STUFF
The Secrets of Tomb 10A: Egypt 2000 BC. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Through May 16. Introduces visitors to the concepts of the afterlife in the Middle Kingdom by taking a journey through the remarkable tomb of the Djehutynakhts of Deir el-Bersha in Egypt. It also offers an opportunity to gain insight into the fascinating era in which the couple lived by viewing sculptures, jewelry, furniture and other objects representing high officials of their time. A $17, C (7 - 17) $6.50, $15; youths age 7-17 $6.50; 6 and under, free. 617-267-9300, mfa.org.
Explore the Gore…on snowshoes! Now through March 31, trek through the ground’s of this Waltham mansion, and take in the frosty sights around you. goreplace.org. Fun at the Museum of Science. Boston. Butterfly Garden Daily. Experience a living exhibit filled with blooming, tropical plants and free-flying butterflies in a serene and peaceful conservatory overlooking the Charles River. A $4.50, $4, C $3.50. Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk. Daily shows through June 30. Audiences venture on a breathtaking journey from extraordinary heights, featuring spectacular footage of extreme skydiving while delving into both the biology of risk taking and the physics that make human flight possible. Also showing is Antarctica: Discover what it would be like to live on the coldest, driest, windiest continent in the world. Join sea animals, penguins, and scientists for a glimpse of the most remote place on Earth and to explore the planet’s last great wilderness. A $9, C (3-11) $7. Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Peer into the wizard's world in a new exhibit featuring more than 200 authentic props and costumes from the Harry Potter films, all displayed in settings inspired by the film sets -- including the Great Hall, Hagrid's hut and the Gryffindor™ common room. A $6 PP, C (3-11) $23. And much more! 617-723-2500, mos.org.
FREE Vacation Week Discovery Room. Peabody Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. What do anthropologists and archaeologists study? Decorate a bison hide, grind corn, make Maya glyphs, visit the book nook, explore tables of artifacts while you learn about their conservation, and see if you are up to the challenge of gallery hunts and puzzles. A $9, Sr $7, C$8. 617-495-3397 or peabody.harvard.edu
Mass Mothers of Twins Association: Spring Clothing and Equipment Sale. Sat., March 27, 10a.m. - 1 p.m. Winchester High School Cafeteria, 80 Skillings Rd, Winchester. Admission is $1, children under age 14 enter free. Cash and Carry only, no checks or charges. mmota.org.
Harlem Globetrotters. DCU Center, Worcester. Sun., Feb., 28, 3 p.m. Tickets: 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. $120.75 - $20.75. 508-755-6800, dcucenter.com
Exciting Gymnastics Show! 2010 Tyson American Cup. DCU Center / USA Gymnastics, DCU Center, Worcester. Sat., March 6, 11:30 a.m.- 3p.m..The Tyson American Cup is the United States' most prestigious all-around international invitational and features some of the world's top gymnasts - this will be the first time the event has been held in Massachusetts. Featured athletes for the event will be announced at a later date. The list of former champions comprises some of the sport’s bestknown names, including Bart Conner, Paul Hamm, Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liukin, Shannon Miller, Carly Patterson, Mary Lou Retton, and Peter Vidmar. Tickets: 800-745-3000 and ticketmaster.com $125, $75, $55, $35. 508- 755-6800, dcucenter.com.
Monster Jam. DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester. February 19 – 21. Fri., 19, 7:30 p.m., Sat., 20, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and 21 at 2 p.m. An incredible family-friendly experience starring the biggest performers on four wheels: monster jam monster trucks. These twelve feet tall, ten thousand pound machines will bring fans to their feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over or smash through!A: $45.75 - $20.75, C (2-12), $45.75 - $10.75. 508-929-0125 or dcucenter.com.
