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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170514
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SUMMARY:Young Maker Club is cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Young Makers Club is cancelled today as we will be attending Wake up the Earth festival.  Come check us out at non-profit row 🙂 \n 
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/young-maker-club-is-cancelled/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T210000
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CREATED:20170412T153809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T155702Z
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SUMMARY:March for Science Poster Making Party
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 22\, thousands of Bostonians\, and citizens around the country\, are rallying because science. We’re joining them! And you can join us at the rally and on Wednesday\, April 19\, to make posters for yourself or others to carry at the event. \nWe’ll have acrylic paint\, markers\, and some posterboard on hand. Bring any other materials you wish to use or share with the group. Note: nothing that can be used as a weapon\, so no sticks to hold the posters. Also\, please\, no glitter. \nThis event is free and open to all Boston Makers volunteers and friends. \nRead more about the March for Science\, held 2-4 p.m. on Boston Common\, on the official website. \nFeatured image courtesy of Science March Boston. \nQuestions? Email emily at bostonmakers dot org.
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/march-for-science-poster-making-party/
LOCATION:Boston Makers at CityPOP Egleston\, 3201 Washington Street\, Jamaica Plain\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:CALL FOR PARTICIPATION,CLASSES + WORKSHOPS,MEETUP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T210000
DTSTAMP:20170418T230418Z
CREATED:20170202T014051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T230418Z
UID:3673-1491505200-1491512400@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Angle Grinders
DESCRIPTION:Join us and help develop a collaborative project. Every Thursday\, 7-9 p.m.
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/angle-grinders/
LOCATION:Boston Makers at CityPOP Egleston\, 3201 Washington Street\, Jamaica Plain\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLASSES + WORKSHOPS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T210000
DTSTAMP:20170211T190014Z
CREATED:20170208T015037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170211T190014Z
UID:3587-1487271600-1487278800@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Laser Cutter Demo!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free training and demo of the laser cutter. Bring a design if you have one or we’ll have sample projects to try. We will review protocol and best practices and play with cardboard. Walk-ins welcome!
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/laser-cutter-demo/
LOCATION:Boston Makers at CityPOP Egleston\, 3201 Washington Street\, Jamaica Plain\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLASSES + WORKSHOPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170209T210000
DTSTAMP:20170209T205854Z
CREATED:20170203T010022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170209T205854Z
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SUMMARY:Open! - CLOSED DUE TO SNOW
DESCRIPTION:We are open most Thursdays from 7-9pm. Volunteers and drop-ins welcome! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for additional updates.
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/open-4-2017-02-09/
LOCATION:Boston Makers at CityPOP Egleston\, 3201 Washington Street\, Jamaica Plain\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170206T210000
DTSTAMP:20170418T230555Z
CREATED:20170202T014051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T230555Z
UID:3371-1486407600-1486414800@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Angle Grinder Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Join us and help develop a collaborative project. Every Monday\, 7-9 p.m.
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/angle-grinder-mondays/
LOCATION:Boston Makers at CityPOP Egleston\, 3201 Washington Street\, Jamaica Plain\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLASSES + WORKSHOPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170202T210000
DTSTAMP:20170405T004333Z
CREATED:20170203T010022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T004333Z
UID:3476-1486062000-1486069200@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Open Project and Lasercutting Nights
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer hosts open the makerspace most Wednesday and Thursday evenings\, 7-9 p.m.\, to help you work on lasercutting and other projects. Check Twitter for updates.
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/open-night/
LOCATION:Boston Makers at CityPOP Egleston\, 3201 Washington Street\, Jamaica Plain\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161217T140000
DTSTAMP:20161217T152414Z
CREATED:20161217T152414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161217T152414Z
UID:3318-1481976000-1481983200@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Open!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/open-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161213T220000
DTSTAMP:20161207T014132Z
CREATED:20161207T014132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161207T014132Z
UID:3313-1481655600-1481666400@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Boston Makers Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Join us for an evening of maker holiday cheer at the Boston Makers makerspace in Egleston Square. Help us celebrate our volunteers and the community that you’ve helped build over the past eight months. \nFeaturing DJ Dayglow\, light refreshments\, and plenty of cheer! \n 
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/boston-makers-holiday-party-2/
LOCATION:Boston Makers at CityPOP Egleston\, 3201 Washington Street\, Jamaica Plain\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161211T120000
DTSTAMP:20161201T040750Z
CREATED:20161201T040750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T040750Z
UID:3300-1481450400-1481457600@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Open
DESCRIPTION:Open for making\, members & visitors welcome.
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/open/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T150000
DTSTAMP:20161203T023342Z
CREATED:20161203T022740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161203T023342Z
UID:3308-1480766400-1480777200@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Open!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/open-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161126T120000
DTSTAMP:20170505T160138Z
CREATED:20161122T115019Z
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UID:3194-1480154400-1480161600@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Young Makers Club
DESCRIPTION:Come and work your creative mojo! \nYoung Makers Club is recommended for girls and boys 8 to 16-years-old looking to learn programming\, electronics\, or a self-directed art project. We’ve got equipment and materials for kids to create any project they’re dreaming of\, whether it’s a Raspberry Pi Sonic Sensor project\, Make magazine idea\, or an invention of their own. \nBoston Makers is a 501c3\, volunteer-run organization that relies on generous donations from our community to create programming for kids and adults. Please consider donating $5 per visit to help us replenish supplies.
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/young-makers-club-2/
LOCATION:CityPOP\, 3201 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLASSES + WORKSHOPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161012T210000
DTSTAMP:20170329T131950Z
CREATED:20161008T143322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T131950Z
UID:3112-1476298800-1476306000@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Craft Night!
DESCRIPTION:Crafters\, sewers\, fiber artists\, and beginners of all stripes: join us for weekly Craft Night each Wednesday beginning October 12. This free project night will provide sewing machines\, fabrics\, notions\, and an optional craft-along project each month. Bring your own materials\, or use materials that have been donated by Boston Makers’s generous community. \nOctober’s theme: Make your own Halloween costume using our extensive selection of fabric and upholstery samples! How creative can you get? \nThis event is for adults.
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/craft-night/
LOCATION:Boston Makers at CityPOP Egleston\, 3201 Washington Street\, Jamaica Plain\, 02130\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160713T210000
DTSTAMP:20161203T024106Z
CREATED:20160713T010723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161203T024106Z
UID:3058-1468436400-1468443600@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Open Project Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday nights 7-9 p.m.  to work on any project you may be cooking up!
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/laser-cutter-open-project-wednesdays/
LOCATION:CityPOP\, 3201 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160621T210000
DTSTAMP:20170430T224608Z
CREATED:20160424T121608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170430T224608Z
UID:2754-1466535600-1466542800@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Get Involved: Volunteer Orientation at Boston Makers
DESCRIPTION:We’ve heard from so many people wanting to volunteer and help Boston Makers grow. Finally\, we’re offering a volunteer orientation to give you an opportunity to help out\, learn the various machines\, teach classes\, and more. Join us every third Tuesday of the month\, 7-9 p.m.\, at our space at 3201 Washington Street. We’ll provide water and light snacks while we explain all the ways you can contribute. Questions? Email contact@bostonmakers.org \nThis will be an in-depth discussion with powerful equipment in use\, so please\, no kids.
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/volunteer-orientation/
LOCATION:CityPOP\, 3201 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:CALL FOR PARTICIPATION,CLASSES + WORKSHOPS,EVENTS,UPCOMING MEETINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160614T210000
DTSTAMP:20160614T184501Z
CREATED:20160614T184317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160614T184501Z
UID:2880-1465930800-1465938000@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Committee Night
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re interested in databases\, plumbing\, or social media\, Boston Makers has a volunteer opportunity for you. Join us every second Tuesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. to help with committee tasks. As of June 2016\, these include: \n\nspace fixes\, installing a sink\, doing inventory of all our new and donated equipment\, organizing to make the space more usable for all\nhelping us reinstall CiviCRM to track donations and set up class registrations\nsocial media and website updates–everything from updating plugins to editing photos and scheduling posts on Facebook and Twitter.\nTBD (there’s always work to do in a makerspace!)\n\nWe require all regular volunteers to attend a Volunteer Orientation. No RSVP is necessary for orientation or committee meetings\, and all (ages 18 and up) are welcome!
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/committee-night/
LOCATION:CityPOP\, 3201 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:CALL FOR PARTICIPATION,UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS,UPCOMING MEETINGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160605T120000
DTSTAMP:20161110T223627Z
CREATED:20160623T163722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161110T223627Z
UID:2871-1465120800-1465128000@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Young Maker Club
DESCRIPTION:Come and work your creative mojo! \nYoung Makers Club is recommended for girls and boys 12- to 16-years-old looking to learn programming\, electronics\, or a self-directed art project. We’ve got equipment and materials for kids to create any project they’re dreaming of\, whether it’s a Raspberry Pi Sonic Sensor project\, Make magazine idea\, or an invention of their own. \nBoston Makers is a 501c3\, volunteer-run organization that relies on generous donations from our community to create programming for kids and adults. Please consider donating $5-20 per visit to help us replenish supplies. \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/young-maker-club/
LOCATION:CityPOP\, 3201 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T210000
DTSTAMP:20160424T121934Z
CREATED:20160424T121257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160424T121934Z
UID:2753-1464116400-1464123600@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Get Involved: Volunteer Orientation at Boston Makers
DESCRIPTION:We’ve heard from so many people wanting to volunteer and help Boston Makers grow. Finally\, we’re offering a volunteer orientation to give you an opportunity to help out\, learn the various machines\, teach classes\, and more. Join us on Tuesday\, May 24\, 7-9 p.m.\, at our space at 3201 Washington Street. We’ll provide water and light snacks while we explain all the ways you can contribute. Questions? Email contact@bostonmakers.org \nThis will be an in-depth discussion with powerful equipment in use\, so please\, no kids. \nCan’t make May 24? Volunteer orientations will occur every third Tuesday of the month starting in June.
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/get-involved-volunteer-orientation-at-boston-makers/
LOCATION:CityPOP\, 3201 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:CALL FOR PARTICIPATION,CLASSES + WORKSHOPS,EVENTS,UPCOMING MEETINGS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160510T193000
DTSTAMP:20160428T100340Z
CREATED:20160428T100311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160428T100340Z
UID:2775-1462905000-1462908600@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:JP New Economy Transition CLF Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join our friends at JP New Economy Transition (JP NET) for an informal Information Session to learn more about the Community Leaders Fellowship! \nDo you have a passion for social justice? Do you want to help make your community\, and the world\, a better place? T​he Community Leaders Fellowship can help you apply your passions and discern a meaningful career path. Join our program for hands-on experience with one of JP NET’s community-based projects–such as the Boston Food Forest\, Time Exchange\, ​or Bilingual Event Series​. We also provide personalized career coaching and tailored support. \nYou’ll develop versatile and tangible skills such as project development\, communications\, writing\, public speaking\, event planning\, and organizing. And you’ll work with cutting-edge thinkers and doers who are reshaping our community and our world to meet today’s challenges\, such as inequality\, climate change\, and social isolation. \nDiversity is a core strength of our program. Fellows come from all over Boston\, and are diverse in terms of race\, class\, age\, and sexual orientation. \nThe CLF believes that every person has a role to play in creating the future we want. Let us help you find yours. \nHow It Works \nThe purpose of the CLF is to help you develop essential leadership skills through hands-on experience and practical career planning. \n\nHands-On Work: As a Fellow\, you will spend 8 hours per week working on one of JP NET’s projects. You’ll make substantial\, concrete contributions to improve the community.\nProfessional Coaching: You will have three one-on-one Professional Coaching sessions throughout the Fellowship (one three-hour Professional Development session and two one-hour sessions). You’ll develop a Career Plan informed by a holistic assessment of your “patterns\,” gifts\, and interests.\nGroup Support: You will participate in five “Fellows Support Sessions” throughout the semester with the full cohort of Fellows\, and get to know an inspiring network of staff\, volunteers\, and neighbors working for change.\n\nREAD MORE and APPLY. \nJP NET is now accepting CLF applications for the Fall 2016 session (deadline: May 31). Please spread the word! To learn more\, join us at an info session: \nTuesday\, May 10\, 6:30-7:30\nJP NET Offices\n30 Germania Street\, Building L\, JP\, in the Brewery Complex\nRSVP to Sarah Byrnes: sarah [at] localcircles [dot] org \n 
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/jpnet-clf2016/
LOCATION:JP NET Offices\, 30 Germania Street\, Bldg L\, Jamaica Plain\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:CALL FOR PARTICIPATION,EVENTS AROUND TOWN
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ORGANIZER;CN="JP  New Economy Transition":MAILTO:sarah@localcircles.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160507T170000
DTSTAMP:20160504T100650Z
CREATED:20160424T114716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160504T100650Z
UID:2748-1462622400-1462640400@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Wake Up the Earth!
DESCRIPTION:It’s springtime\, and here in Jamaica Plain\, that means it’s time for the Wake Up the Earth festival\, an annual celebration of neighborhood people power. Organized by local nonprofit Spontaneous Celebrations\, WUTE features a parade\, food and art vendors\, and activities for all ages on the greenway south of Stony Brook T station. \nBoston Makers will be participating this year with the debut of our Microcontroller Club’s Spin Cycle! Pedal your way to a masterpiece with this bike-powered spin art machine. We supply the paint and some paper; you bring any other fabric or paper you’d like to paint on. Please help us cover the cost of paint with a suggested donation. \n 
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/wake-up-the-earth-2016/
LOCATION:Stonybrook T Station\, Jamaica Plain\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:EVENTS,EVENTS AROUND TOWN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160505T200000
DTSTAMP:20160316T140032Z
CREATED:20160316T140020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160316T140032Z
UID:2513-1462471200-1462478400@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Beyond the Bust: Defining Our Public Monuments
DESCRIPTION:What are monuments? What should they memorialize\, and why?  Who gets to select and place memorials? How should our communities interact with monuments? Beyond the Bust\, a panel discussion between public artists\, administrators\, and scholars\, will explore the meaning of public monuments in Boston and beyond. Moderated by Now and There’s Kate Gilbert\, Beyond the Bust will offer dialogue on monuments as artworks\, memorials\, and community identifiers. Panelists will discuss the significance of monuments as objects of public history\, collective memory\, and art. \nFeaturing Karin Goodfellow (Director of the Boston Arts Commission)\, Cher Krause Knight (Associate Professor of Art History\, Emerson College and co-founder of Public Art Dialogue)\, Lilian Hsu (Director of Public Art at Cambridge Arts and artist)\, Fern Cunningham (artist and sculptor of Step on Board\, Boston’s Harriet Tubman memorial)\, Nick Capasso (Director of the Fitchburg Art Museum) and to-be-announced artists.  Beyond the Bust is jointly presented by Big Red & Shiny and Now and There. \nThis event is free but registration is required.
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/beyond-the-bust/
LOCATION:Reggie Lewis Center\, 1350 Tremont Street\, Roxbury Crossing\, MA\, 02120
CATEGORIES:EVENTS AROUND TOWN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160423T170000
DTSTAMP:20160411T234356Z
CREATED:20160411T234356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160411T234356Z
UID:2742-1461333600-1461430800@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Attend DigiFab Con at Microsoft NERD Center
DESCRIPTION:Attend the DigiFab Conference and participate in the exploration of Digital Fabrication’s Impact on Innovation\, Education\, Manufacturing\, Design\, Business\, the Arts\, and Society!  More info and registration go to: bit.ly/1qkdxUk
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/attend-digifab-con-at-microsoft-nerd-center/
LOCATION:NERD Center\, 1 Memorial Dr\,\, Cambridge MA\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160415T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160424T230000
DTSTAMP:20160407T123419Z
CREATED:20160407T123150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160407T123419Z
UID:2735-1460723400-1461538800@staging.bostonmakers.org
SUMMARY:Cambridge Science Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Cambridge Science Festival is an annual 10-day celebration of science\, technology\, engineering\, art and math in Cambridge and New England and the global impact of those endeavors. Every spring\, the Cambridge Science Festival makes science accessible\, engaging and fun for everyone through multifaceted\, multicultural events. \nThere are dozen of events to attend throughout the week\, including many free\, drop-in\, and kid-friendly events and some that require advance registration\, so be sure to check out the full schedule. Here are a few events we’re excited about: \nFriday\, April 15\, 4-6 p.m.\nThe Possible Project: Maker Marketplace\nThe Possible Project Makerspace\, 107 Portland Street\, Cambridge \nThe Possible Project Makerspace houses laser cutters\, 3D printers\, vinyl cutters and much much more! Housed in the innovation hub of Kendall Square. Come see a local Makerspace in action with live demos and meet our high school student makers. Check out the products that they’ve created and the businesses they are running. Learn more about our programs for youth in the city of Cambridge. All ages welcome! \nSaturday\, April 16\, noon-4 p.m.\nScience Carnival & Robot Zoo\nCambridge Rindge & Latin School Field House and Cambridge Public Library at Broadway and Ellery Street \nThe Science Carnival and Robot Zoo is an expo-style event with over 100 ways to explore\, build\, learn\, and\, most importantly\, have fun! Explore Earth + Space\, the Micro Zone\, Game Corner\, Robot Zoo\, and more. \nNoon-4 p.m.\nPaper Circuits in the Idea Hub\nMIT Museum\, 265 Massachusetts Ave.\, Cambridge \nUsing copper tape and LEDs\, create your own artistic light up cards\, paper models\, and more. This program uses small button batteries and is not suitable for young children. \nSundays\, April 17 & 24\, 9 a.m.-noon / Wednesday\, April 20\, 3-5 p.m.\nFree Admission to Harvard Museum of Natural History & Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\n26 Oxford Street & 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge \nSee the new and historic exhibits featuring Harvard’s extraordinary natural history collections and research from across the University at Harvard’s most visited museums. Explore the new Marine Life in the Putnam Family Gallery featuring a floor-to-ceiling recreation of life in New England’s coastal waters. And don’t miss Islands: Evolving in Isolation\, showcasing the unique and sometimes startling creatures that evolve on islands.\nAt Peabody Museum\, visit the new exhibition of featherwork from the Peabody’s collections\, including colorful feathered headdresses\, jewelry\, and a Peruvian mummy mask. Explore the varied beauty and craftsmanship of war objects drawn from cultures around the world in the new exhibition Arts of War: Artistry in Weapons across Cultures. From maces\, clubs\, daggers\, and spears\, to shields\, helmets\, and entire suits of armor\, this exhibition offers museum-goers more than 150 striking examples of weapons that are also extraordinary works of art. \n2-4 p.m.\nIntro to Web Development for Girls & Moms (or Aunts\, Grandmas\, Big Sisters\, etc.)\nCambridge Public Library Computer Lab\, 449 Broadway\, Cambridge \nWant to know how to make a website? Come to this hands-on workshop with Women’s Coding Collective and learn about HTML and CSS—the building blocks of every site on the Internet\, from your favorite blog to Amazon.com. We’ll introduce you to free tools and get you started with some basic know-how. Then the two of you will be able to sketch out a plan for your webpage and get started creating it! Open to girls and women ages 10 to 103. \nTuesday\, April 19\, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.\nTECHnically Art: A Collaborative Mural\nMIT Museum\, 265 Massachusetts Ave.\, Cambridge \nIn celebration of MIT’s 100 years in Cambridge\, the MIT Museum invites all of our visitors to contribute to a creating a collaborative mural of the city by combining creativity\, conductivity\, and magnetism! Conspire with MIT Museum staff\, local artists and Chibitronics founder\, Jie Qi\, as we create a community art piece at the MIT Museum. Once completed\, this collaborative art and engineering piece will be displayed for visitors to enjoy. \n11 a.m.-2 p.m.\nWorkshop: Mission to Mars with MIT Society of Women Engineers\nMIT Museum\, 265 Massachusetts Ave.\, Cambridge \nIt’s the year 2050\, and you have been selected to join an elite team of engineers to design rovers for discovering water resources on Mars. This is a critical mission in order for humans to live on Mars!  Join us for a 3-hour workshop to learn the design process to create your own Mars rover\, using simple machines and Newton’s laws of motion! You can only bring a small supply of materials and oxygen to Mars in your spacecraft\, so you have scarce resources and limited time to build a rover to traverse through the mysterious planet and find water. Are you up for the mission? \n3-6 p.m.\nSTEAM Maker Inventions\nTrapelo Road at Pleasant St.\, Belmont \nMake innovative toys and devices\, such as polymer balls\, micro-robots\, sound and LED gizmos\, and green chemistry products for improved health\,. All innovations inspired and supported by science researchers at Harvard\, MIT\, and UMass Amherst. Take home two of your designs. \nWednesday\, April 20\, 6-8 p.m.\nCircuit Hacking Night at Artisan’s Asylum\n10 Tyler St\, Somerville \nCome play with electronics at Artisan’s Asylum! Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced hacker\, there will be something for you at Circuit Hacking Night. This one night the electronics & robotics lab will be open for FREE — there will be a free introductory soldering lesson\, electronics kits on hand for sale for those who wish to make things\, and experienced hackers and engineers around to answer all your questions. Feel free to bring your own projects to work on if you have them! \nAll proceeds and donations will go directly towards funding maintenance and improvements in the Electronics & Robotics lab of Artisan’s Asylum: to buying new equipment\, keeping consumables in stock\, and towards general upkeep. \nFriday\, April 22 and Saturday\, April 23\, 3-9 p.m.\nDigiFabCon\nMicrosoft NERD Center\, 1 Memorial Drive\, Cambridge \nThe DigiFab Conference explores how digital fabrication including 3D Printing is changing the world. Hear first hand stories from Cambridge & around the world on fostering startups\, workforce development for the next Industrial Revolution\, K-12\, non-traditional & higher education\, medical and biotech innovation\, and building communities. Keynotes & panels on Friday afternoon\, Friday evening interactive expo with reception\, Saturday breakout sessions. \nSaturday\, April 23\, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.\nBlack Girls CODE Boston Presents – Build a Webpage in a Day!\nLena Park Community Development Center\, 150 American Legion Highway\, Dorchester \nJoin us for Build a Webpage in a Day Boston! \nThis workshop will teach participants to build their own unique webpage in one day using fun games and activities to introduce HTML\, CSS\, and basic web structures. All BGC workshops are geared towards introducing participants to the technological universe and encouraging them to pursue careers as Tech Creators and Entrepreneurs. This event is intended for all girls ages 7-17. \n11 a.m.-2 p.m.\nCommunity Sculpture Race & Exhibition\nDanehy Park\, Sherman Street\, Cambridge \nWatch your fellow teens\, moms\, dads\, artists\, and neighbors race zany art on wheels on the ½ mile sidewalk loop around the city’s Olympic soccer field. You are invited to attend as an audience member or to participate\, either as a racer or just to exhibit your ideas for racing sculptures. Racing sculpture-building workshops for teens will be held around the city this spring. Please see the website for pictures of past races and info on workshops and how to participate. Spectators should arrive by 10:45 a.m. \nNoon-4 p.m.\n3D Printing Cambridge in the Idea Hub\nMIT Museum\, 265 Massachusetts Ave.\, Cambridge \nSee (and build) Cambridge\, MA from a new perspective. Explore 3D models of the city\, customize individual building designs\, and help build a 3D-printed\, crowd-sourced map for display in the Museum. \n1-3 p.m.\nYoung Makers Pop-up Space\nTeen Central and Children’s Libraries\, 700 Boylston St\, Boston \nEver wanted to create an electrical circuit from paper and tape or take apart the kitchen fan to see how it works? Have you ever made music with a micro-controller or wondered how you can design things to be cut from a laser cutter? Come to our Young Maker’s Pop-up Space to get your hands on dozens of STEAM activities designed to ignite the curiosity and inventiveness of teens and young children. \nSunday\, April 24\, 1-4 p.m.\nFabLabuLous!\nCambridge Public Library Community Room\, 449 Broadway \nLearn and “Fab” in this lab workshop where art meets science!  Participants select from a set of drawn objects\, learn the corresponding code\, and then use engineering design principles to manufacture the object.  8th graders and up are welcome! \nThe MIT Media Lab-Center for Bits and Atoms co-sponsored the International Fab Lab Conference held in Boston this past summer. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/cambridge-science-fest-2016/
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Open Project Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday night to work on whatever you want! Beginning January 2016\, from 7-9 p.m.\, Boston Makers is hosting an open project night. It’s free\, and it’s a great opportunity to meet other makers and make progress on your projects! \nPlease note that we do not offer storage. Click here to see a list of our currently available materials\, including a 3D printer\, soldering irons\, yarn\, woodworking tools\, and more. \nPlease note that the venue has moved to our new location at 3201 Washington Ave\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130.
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/wednesday-open-project-night-2016-04-13/
LOCATION:CityPOP\, 3201 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:EVENTS,MEETUP
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160412T210000
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SUMMARY:Microcontroller Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Moved from Monday\, April 11\, to Tuesday–this week only! \nNo previous experience with microcontrollers needed! Join us to develop a collaborative project or work on your individual project. Every Monday\, 7-9 p.m. \nThis event is geared toward adults. To inquire about our Young Makers Club for kids and teens\, please email contact@bostonmakers.org.
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/microcontroller-mondays-2016-04-11/
LOCATION:HSTF Cheverus Building\, 361 Centre Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLASSES + WORKSHOPS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160402T150000
DTSTAMP:20160322T190915Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Makers and Coders Program
DESCRIPTION:This free program is a collaboration with the Boston Public Library\, designed for teen girls (middle school through high school) who enjoy designing\, making things with their hands\, tinkering\, and who want to learn how to code. They will have a chance to unleash their creativity and create something that thousands will see. The girls will work in small teams to design and build an interactive electronics project with colorful LEDs controlled by sensors and their code\, which they will transfer to a microcontroller. The program will run for eight weeks at the Boston Central Public Library on Saturdays beginning April 2\, 2016. \nRegister by emailing teencentral [at] bpl [dot] org or calling 617-859-2334.
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/girl-makers-and-coders-program/
LOCATION:Boston Central Public Library\, 700 Boylston St\, Boston\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLASSES + WORKSHOPS,CLASSES AROUND TOWN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160401T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160401T200000
DTSTAMP:20160328T232154Z
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SUMMARY:Open House @ CityPOP
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to our new makerspace-in-progress at CityPOP on Friday\, April 1. \nThe open house will feature refreshments\, 3D printing and other demonstrations\, and a chance to talk with Boston Makers and artists at the new CityPOP community. Stop by 3201 Washington Street to see all the construction and painting we’ve been posting about for yourself. \nWe’ll have information on volunteering\, project nights\, and our plans for the next year. Bring your friends and your ideas. We can’t wait to show you our new home!
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/citypop-open-house/
LOCATION:CityPOP\, 3201 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:EVENTS,EVENTS AROUND TOWN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160319T130000
DTSTAMP:20160229T012317Z
CREATED:20160229T012317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T012317Z
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SUMMARY:Young Makers Club: Intro to Raspberry Pi
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this introductory course to Raspberry Pi with a project that will give participants an opportunity to practice soldering\, circuit assembly\, and programming in Python. The project will pair a Raspberry Pi with an ultrasonic rangefinder to detect objects approaching near and far. The course will run for six Saturday mornings (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) from March 19 to April 30 (excluding April 23). \nRecommended for girls and boys 12- to 16-years-old. Students with fine motor skills and an interest in computers and Python programming are encouraged to sign up. All materials will be supplied and students will get to take home their project at the end of the course! \nThis course is taught by trained volunteers. A donation of $125 is requested to pay for materials\, and we gladly accept additional donations to sustain our programming. Boston Makers aspires to provide programming that’s affordable and accessible to all. Please donate an amount that is meaningful to you. \nSpace is limited and on a first-come first-served basis. Sign up today!
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/young-makers-club-intro-rpi/
LOCATION:Youth Community Development Center\, 361 Centre Street \, Jamaica Plain\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLASSES + WORKSHOPS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160321
DTSTAMP:20160302T203623Z
CREATED:20160302T203623Z
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SUMMARY:LibrePlanet
DESCRIPTION:LibrePlanet is an annual conference hosted by the Free Software Foundation (www.fsf.org) for people who care about their digital freedoms\, bringing together software developers\, policy experts\, activists\, and computer users to learn skills\, share accomplishments\, and address challenges facing the free software movement. LibrePlanet 2016 will feature programming for a wide range of ages and experience levels and special remote keynote speaker Edward Snowden! \nOrganized around the theme “Fork the System”\, the conference’s sessions will examine how free software creates the opportunity of a new path for its users\, allows developers to fight the restrictions of a system dominated by proprietary software by creating free replacements\, and is the foundation of a philosophy of freedom\, sharing\, and change. \nFSF members and all students attend free! (That’s free as in beer.) \nIn addition to a growing list of talks and workshops on topics including advocacy\, surveillance\, programming\, and new free software projects\, there will be social gatherings Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday nights to mingle with conference attendees from Boston and around the globe.
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/libreplanet/
LOCATION:MIT Stata Center\, 32 Vassar Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139
CATEGORIES:EVENTS AROUND TOWN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160213
DTSTAMP:20151118T183423Z
CREATED:20151118T183349Z
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SUMMARY:ArtWeek Boston Spring 2016 Call for Events
DESCRIPTION:Submit your application now through February 12 for ArtWeek Boston\, April 29-May 8\, 2016. ArtWeek is a “ten-day festival featuring unique\, unexpected\, and creative experiences that are participatory\, interactive\, or offer behind-the-scenes access to artists or the creative process.” From public art to dance classes and pop-up feasts\, ArtWeek is ready for your grand idea. Read the FAQ and apply here.
URL:https://staging.bostonmakers.org/event/artweek-boston-spring-2016-call-for-events/
LOCATION:105 South Huntington Avenue (NAICOB)\, 105 South Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:CALL FOR PARTICIPATION,EVENTS AROUND TOWN
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