Wednesday
Term Two Talks
Decode the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term with policy experts Juliette Kayyem and Kori Schake at Starr Forum: The US and the World Under Trump: The First 100 Days. Kayyem chairs national security initiatives at Harvard and is an analyst for CNN; Schake directs foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. At 5:30 p.m. at MIT, they’ll walk through Trump’s actions so far and predict what the rest of his presidency holds for America — and the globe. Free. Register at mit.edu.
Thursday
Micro-Marathon
Four days before the Boston Marathon, run Boston’s “greatest shortest race” — the Half Half Half Half Half Marathon. This annual 0.826-mile “marathon” — approximately 1/32 the length of a full marathon — is open to families and pets, and is wheelchair-accessible. Stroll your way around the course near the Jamaica Pond Boathouse. Proceeds support 826 Boston’s free writing and tutoring programs for students in Greater Boston. Race begins at 6 p.m. Find registration, starting at $25, at 826boston.org.
Thursday-Monday
Battles Continue
Where did the American Revolution start? In Lexington and Concord, that’s hotly debated. Both towns claim to be the site of the first conflict of the war. To celebrate 250 years since the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the towns are hosting competing galas. Starting Thursday at Lex250, enjoy a five-day celebration complete with a re-creation of Paul Revere’s midnight ride. At Concord250, a monthslong celebration, commemorate the “shot heard ‘round the world” with festivities including a a block party and drone show on Saturday. Most events are free. lex250.org; visitconcord.org
Friday
Lanterns of Liberty
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride and the famous “one if by land, two if by sea” lantern signals. See a free, costumed reading of the play Revolution’s Edge and hear remarks from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu outdoors at the Paul Revere Mall (rain location St. Stephen’s Church). Mostly standing room, but some seating for wheelchair users and companions. 6:30 p.m. Free, but donation requested. oldnorth.com
Saturday
Easter Masterpiece
Celebrate Easter and the arrival of spring with the Scandinavian Cultural Center’s Nordic Easter Crafts. Head to the center’s building in West Newton, where staff will guide you through making traditional Scandinavian Easter art. Following the session, these crafts will be yours to take home. The all-ages program starts at 10 a.m. $20, or $10 for members. scandicenter.org
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