KIDS

JOSH SHRIBER AND THE JAM TONES Kids, shake out your sillies, antsies, and whatever else you’re holding in at a high-energy outdoor concert. Bring along a book to be donated to local children as part of the Milk and Bookies program. June 10, 10-11:30 a.m. $15 per family in advance, $5 additional for walk-ins. Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center,
333 Nahanton St., Newton. Held indoors in case of rain.
617-558-6414, www.boston
jcc.org/familyconcert

NSTAR’S WALK FOR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL BOSTON Miracles happen at Children’s Hospital Boston. Your 2- or 7-mile stroll along the Charles helps make them possible. The event also features face painting, music, games, and celebrity meet-and-greets. June 10, 9 a.m. walker registration and kid activities. 11 a.m., 7-mile walk starts; noon, 2-mile walk starts. $25 adults, $5 ages 12 and under; $150 adult walker fund-raising minimum. DCR Hatch Shell, Boston. www.childrenshospital
.org/walk

MADE IN THE SHADE This jazz ensemble gives kids a fun musical lesson on the history and evolution of jazz, with Dixieland, swing, and blues all in the mix. The band will play music from its new family CD, “Stellar Jazz Safari.” June 9, 2:30 p.m. Free. Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., Waltham.
781-314-3425,www.waltham.
lib.ma.us

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FAMILY MUSIC FESTIVAL It’s Sunday in the park with music when the New School of Music provides games, face painting, crafts, concerts, and a musical instrument petting zoo. Ethan Rossiter and the Family Fun Band offer an indoor concert at 1 p.m. June 10, noon-3 p.m. Free. Indoor concert $5. New School of Music, Lowell School Park, 25 Lowell St., Cambridge. 617-492-8105, www.newschool
ofmusic.org

EVENTS

BOSTON PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL A celebratory week wraps up with the annual parade from Copley Square to City Hall Plaza, where festivities include entertainment, artisans, and family activities. Headliners are Alexis Jordan, Rye Rye, and Kerli. This year’s events honor the international Pride organizers association InterPride, founded in Boston in 1982. June 9, noon, parade leaves from Copley Square and ends at City Hall Plaza, where festival continues until 6 p.m. Rain or shine. Boston Pride Week events now through June 10, see website for details. www.boston
pride.org

PARAGON PARK GALA This summer, Company Theatre premieres a musical about the history of Hull’s Paragon Park. Sneak a peek at excerpts from the show and enjoy a Broadway revue at a gala to benefit Company Theatre. Under a big tent, which echoes the theme park from days of old, guests are invited to dine, sip cocktails, dance to music by New Band, and bid at auctions. June 10,
5-11 p.m. $75, $125 per couple. Hidden Pond at Derby Street Shoppes, 92-98 Derby St.,
Hingham. 781-871-2787, www.companytheatre.com

BOSTON IRISH FESTIVAL A weekend packed with music, dance, and culture features performances by Gaelic Storm, Glengarry Bhoys, The Prodigals, Screaming Orphans, and Devri Band. At the Cottage Stage, which re-creates an authentic rural Irish cottage, experience traditional storytelling, singing, Irish language classes, and turf and thatching demonstrations. June 8, 6-11 p.m. June 9,
11 a.m.-11 p.m. June 10, noon-6 p.m. $10-$30. Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Drive, Canton. www.boston
irishfestival.info

ANTIQUES AT ELM BANK This year’s show at the lovely Massachusetts Horticultural Society headquarters features more than 125 exhibitors, “Killer Stuff and Tons of Money” author Maura Stanton, and an “Antiques Are Green” children’s festival. Check out Federalist and Victorian furniture, china, toys, and more. June 9, 9 a.m.-
5 p.m. June 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $8-$10, children free. Elm Bank Reservation, 900 Washington St., Wellesley. 781-862-4039, www.neantiquesshows.com