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Pictured above: Boston Dyke March, June 12, 2015. (Greg Cook)<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Dewitt<\/a>
Dewitt Hardy “Reclining-Figure on Victorian-Couch,” c. 1966, watercolor on paper. (Ogunquit Museum of American Art)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Friday, June 7<\/strong>
\n“DeWitt Hardy: Master of Watercolor,”<\/a> Bates College Museum of Art, Lewiston, Maine<\/em>
\nSpanning more than five decades of paintings by Maine artist DeWitt Hardy (1940-2017) of the southern Maine coast, woods, fields, houses, factories and people. Continues through Oct. 5, 2019.<\/p>\n

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\"Ukranian<\/a>
Ukranian folk punk quartet DakhaBrakha. (Photo: Sergey Sivyakov, Courtesy PVD Fest)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Friday, June 7<\/strong>
\nPVDFest 2019<\/a> in Providence<\/em>
\nThe free, four-day festival of spectacle, music, art and ideas in downtown Providence continues through June 9. Including eVenti Verticali aerial dance performance from a crane-suspended wall at 8:30 p.m. June 7 and Circus Dynamics, Providence\u2019s local circus and fire entertainment company, at 8:45 p.m. Also Ukranian folk punk quartet DakhaBrakha (pictured) performs at 7:30 p.m. June 8. Plus much more.<\/p>\n

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\"Jake<\/a>
Jake Swamp and the Pine (Drew Zieff and Stuart Babcock ).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Friday, June 7, 5 p.m.<\/strong>
\nBMA Ones 2 Watch: Jake Swamp and the Pine<\/a> at Hojoko, Boston.<\/em>
\nFree performance (RSVP required) by Americana\/folk duo Drew Zieff (guitar and lead vocals) and Stuart Babcock (mandolin and harmonies).<\/p>\n

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\"Boston<\/a>
Boston Dyke March, June 12, 2015. (Greg Cook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Friday, June 7, 6 p.m.<\/strong>
\nBoston Dyke March<\/a> begins at Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common<\/em>
\n\u201cA non-commercial, intersectional, and fundamentally grassroots alternative to Boston\u2019s Pride celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Friday, June 7, 6 to 8 p.m.<\/strong>
\nReception: \u201cTogether\u201d by Lee Kilpatrick<\/a> at Griffin Museum of Photography, Boston<\/em>
\nPhotographer Lee Kilpatrick, director of Somerville\u2019s Washington Street gallery and studios, presents photos of group gatherings at holidays, outings with family or with a regular group of friends. At 530 Harrison Ave.<\/p>\n

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\"Boston<\/a>
Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola. (Courtesy Boston Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Friday, June 7, 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\nFirst Fridays Open Mic featuring Porsha Olayiwola<\/a> at First Baptist Church, Jamaica Plain<\/em>
\nCity of Boston Poet Laureate and Individual World Poetry Slam Champion Porsha Olayiwola performs.<\/p>\n

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Friday, June 7, 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\nStephanie Burt<\/a> at Harvard Book Store, Cambridge<\/em>
\nLocal poet and critic Stephanie Burt for a discussion of her latest book, \u201cDon\u2019t Read Poetry: A Book About How to Read Poems.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Friday, June 7, 7 to 10 p.m.<\/strong>
\nSalem Arts Festival<\/a> in Salem<\/em>
\nMural slam, music, dance, poetry, visual art. Continues through June 9.<\/p>\n

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Friday, June 7, 8 p.m.<\/strong>
\nBoston Hassle presents \u201cPublic Access \/\/ Radical Queer Art\u201d<\/a> at Dorchester Art Project<\/em>
\nActivist folk punk by Evan Greer and poetry by AJ Addae, John-Francis Qui\u00f1onez, Lin Pang and Lauren Klotzman.<\/p>\n

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\"Pierre-Auguste<\/a>
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841\u20131919), “Boy with a Cat,” 1868. Oil on canvas. (Courtesy Clark Art Institute)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saturday, June 8<\/strong>
\n\u201cRenoir: The Body, The Senses\u201d<\/a> Clark Art Institute, Williamstown<\/em>
\nThe museum marks the centenary of the death of Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841\u20131919) with this showcase of the French Impressionist\u2019s depiction of the human body\u2014especially naked people\u2014in paintings, pastels and sculptures. Plus art by his predecessors, contemporaries and followers. Through Sept. 22, 2019.<\/p>\n

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\"Peter<\/a>
Peter S\u00eds, “Flying Man,” tapestry design honoring Czech Republic President V\u00e1clav Havel. Commissioned by V\u00e1clav Havel Airport Prague, 2011. (\u00a9 Peter S\u00eds.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saturday, June 8<\/strong>
\n\u201cThe Picture Book Odysseys of Peter S\u00eds,\u201d<\/a> Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst<\/em>
\nMore than 80 original illustrations from 25 picture books recounting the lives of Christopher Columbus, Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry, Galileo Gallilei and Charles Darwin. Through Sept. 29, 2019.<\/p>\n

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\"Arnold<\/a>
Arnold Skolnick, concert poster for the Woodstock festival, August 1969.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saturday, June 8<\/strong>
\n\u201cWoodstock to the Moon: 1969 Illustrated,\u201d<\/a> Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge<\/em>
\nIn celebration of Norman Rockwell Museum\u2019s 50th Anniversary, a look at the politics, music and moon landing of 1969 through the iconic poster for the Woodstock music festival, Rockwell\u2019s album cover for \u201cThe Live Adventures of Mike Bloomfield and Al Kooper,\u201d and other illustrations and vintage archival material from that period. Through Oct. 27, 2019.<\/p>\n

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Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m.<\/strong>
\nFirst Came Love, Then Came Protest: A Loving Day Celebration<\/a> at Cambridge Public Library<\/em>
\nWee The People and the City of Cambridge offer a kid-powered celebration of Loving Day, the annual nationwide event honoring the Supreme Court’s 1967 ruling banning laws against interracial marriage. Join the interactive storytime, sign-making and kids’ march to Cambridge City Hall.<\/p>\n

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\"Boston<\/a>
Boston Pride Parade, June 9, 2012. (Greg Cook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saturday, June 8, noon<\/strong>
\nBoston Pride Parade<\/a><\/em>
\nFrom Copley Square to Boston City Hall Plaza.<\/p>\n

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\"Ekua<\/a>
Ekua Holmes. (Greg Cook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saturday, June 8, noon to 3 p.m.<\/strong>
\n2019 Roxbury Sunflower Project Launch at Grove Hall Public Library, Boston<\/em>
\nBoston artist Ekua Holmes gives away free sunflower seeds for people to plant as part of this growing neighborhood project.<\/p>\n

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\"School<\/a>
School of Honk plays at Arlington Porchfest, June 9, 2018. (Greg Cook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saturday, June 8, noon to 6 p.m.<\/strong>
\nArlington Porchfest<\/a><\/em>
\nMore than 200 performances on 119 porches all across the city. Free.<\/p>\n

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Saturday, June 8, noon to 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\nBrookline Porchfest<\/a><\/em>
\n120 bands perform across 81 porches all throughout town. Free.<\/p>\n

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Saturday, June 8, noon<\/strong>
\nSomerville News Garden Founding Meeting<\/a> at VoxPop<\/em>
\nBoston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism launches its Somerville News Garden, aimed at strengthening and expanding news coverage of the city.<\/p>\n

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Saturday, June 8, 3 p.m.<\/strong>
\nQueer Independents: A Pride Indie Music Showcase<\/a> at Boston Public Library<\/em>
\nHome Despot, Anjimile, Phil and the Flying Leap perform a free show in the Copley Square library\u2019s central courtyard.<\/p>\n

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Saturday, June 8, 7 p.m.<\/strong>
\n\u201cI Am A Man\u201d by Castle of Our Skins<\/a> at Hibernian Hall, Boston<\/em>
\nSpoken word, dance, multimedia and music by Black male composers, including a world premiere by Castle of our Skins 2018-2019 Composer-in-Residence Brian Raphael Nabors.<\/p>\n

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\"Boston<\/a>
Boston Dragon Boat Festival on Charles River, Cambridge, June 10, 2012. (Greg Cook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sunday, June 9, noon to 5 p.m.<\/strong>
\nBoston Dragon Boat Festival<\/a> on Charles River, Cambridge<\/em>
\nRacing, dancing, music, parade by John W. Weeks Foot Bridge on the Charles River between Cambridge\u2019s JFK Avenue and Western Avenue. Free.<\/p>\n

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\"Gloucester<\/a>
Gloucester Grow Fest 2019. (Poster by Kari Percival)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sunday, June 9, noon to 3 p.m.<\/strong>
\nGloucester Grow Fest<\/a> at Burnham\u2019s Field<\/em>
\nCelebrate the start of the growing season with goats, gardening how-to’s, dancing, music, food, community yoga, art projects, games. Free.<\/p>\n

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\"Jen<\/a>
Jen Deaderick’s 2019 book \u201cShe The People.”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Monday, June 10, 6:30 p.m.<\/strong>
\nJen Deadrick reads \u201cShe The People\u201d<\/a> at Adams Branch Library, Boston<\/em>
\nJen Deadrick reads from her history of the women’s movement. Free.<\/p>\n

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\"Taste<\/a>
Taste of Somerville<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wednesday, June 12, 5 to 8 p.m.<\/strong>
\nTaste of Somerville<\/a> at Assembly Row<\/em>
\nFood, drink and entertainment from more than 60 restaurants, bars, beverage providers and local artisans.<\/p>\n

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Thursday, June 13, 6 p.m.<\/strong>
\nSomerville Artists Forum: SomerVision 2040<\/a> at Lowell Street VNA<\/em>
\n\u201cAs part of SomerVision2040, City staff is organizing a forum for local artists to let us know their concerns and ideas about how the City can better support our arts and creative economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Thursday, June 13, 6 p.m. <\/strong>
\nNeal Stephenson<\/a> reads at Brookline Booksmith<\/em>
\nThe celebrated sci-fi novelist (“Cryptonomicon,” “Snow Crash,” “Seveneves,” “Anathem”) tours with his new novel “Fall; Or, Dodge in Hell,” which his publisher calls a “science fiction thriller\u2014Paradise Lost by way of Philip K. Dick\u2014that unfolds in the near future, in parallel worlds.” Tickets: brooklinebooksmith.com\/events.<\/p>\n

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\"Boston<\/a>
Boston Fuzzstival 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Friday, June 14, 6 p.m.<\/strong>
\nBoston Fuzzstival 2019<\/a> at Once, Somerville<\/em>
\nSeventh annual celebration of fuzzy local and regional music. Continues on June 15.<\/p>\n

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Friday, June 14, 6 p.m.<\/strong>
\nState of Black Music & the Arts across Greater Boston<\/a> at Hibernian Hall, Boston<\/em>
\nA two part conversation: a one-on-one conversation with cofounder of Black Music Month, Dyana Williams, as well as panel discussion with music historians, arts educators and practicing artists of color who discuss the current condition and future of Black music and the arts at a local and national level.<\/p>\n

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Saturday, June 15, noon to 9 p.m.<\/strong>
\nRhode Island Pride<\/a> in downtown Providence<\/em>
\nPrideFest offers more than 200 vendors in the marketplace, social resource organizations, food trucks, Hasbro Kid\u2019s Zone, live entertainment. Illuminated Night Parade at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

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\"Fox<\/a>
Fox Festival Parade in Arlington, June 16, 2018. (Greg Cook)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saturday, June 15, noon<\/strong>
\nFox Festival Parade<\/a> begins at Fox Library, Arlington<\/em>
\nThe parade kicks off the Feast of the East in Capitol Square.<\/p>\n

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Saturday, June 15, 1 p.m.<\/strong>
\nBoston Rally to #ImpeachTrump<\/a> at Brewer Fountain, Boston Common<\/em>
\nPart of a national day of action. Organizers say: \u201cDonald Trump has broken the law, violated the Constitution and put the safety and future of the American people at risk.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"StreetTheory.<\/a>
StreetTheory. (Courtesy)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saturday, June 15, 2 p.m.<\/strong>
\n\u201cUnderground Mural Project Launch \/\/ Urban Renaissance\u201d<\/a> at Gardner Museum, Boston<\/em>
\nPanel discusses \u201cimpact of street art on the urban landscape, communities, and the people who live in them.\u201d Plus DJ and multi-media installation. Free, but RSVP required.<\/p>\n

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Saturday, June 15, 3 p.m.<\/strong>
\nVigil for Immigrant Children Who Have Died in Detention<\/a> at Boston Common<\/em>
\n\u201cTo honor the lives of immigrant children who have died in detention,\u201d organizers write. \u201cWe will also send our care and love to children currently held in detention.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"\u201cBallerina\u201d<\/a>
\u201cBallerina\u201d from \u201cBody Worlds. (Courtesy Museum of Science, Boston)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sunday, June 16<\/strong>
\n\u201cBody Worlds & The Cycle of Life,\u201d<\/a> Museum of Science, Boston<\/em>
\nMore than a hundred human bodies marvelously\/creepily preserved through Gunther von Hagens\u2019s signature technique of \u201cPlastination\u201d detail human development \u201cfrom infancy to old age.\u201d And check out how Hagens liked to pose the corpses as acrobats, football players and ballerinas. In past exhibitions, he flayed muscle to sculpt into \u201cclothes\u201d for the deceased. Through January 5, 2020.<\/p>\n

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To be considered for Recommended, email your events<\/a> by Monday the week (or so) before your event. Please include links to event info. Thanks!<\/em><\/p>\n

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