McAuliffe Matinee: Murder on the Orient Express, today, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1 pm, McAuliffe Library, 746 Water St. With an all-star cast including Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, John Gielgud, Ingrid Bergman, Jacqueline Bisset, Sean Connery, and Michael York.
McAuliffe Book Discussion: Emma by Jane Austen, Thursday, Dec. 18, 10 am, McAuliffe Library.
Hanukkah at the Callahan Center (for 55+), Thursday, Dec. 18, 2 pm, Callahan Center, 535 Union Ave. Celebrate the holiday with menorah lighting, traditional games like dreidel, latkes, and donuts. RSVP by today, Dec. 17, 508-532-5980.
Musicals at McAuliffe: Fiddler on the Roof, Thursday, Dec. 18, 1 pm, starring Topol.
Honoring the Dark; Trusting the Promise of Light, Saturday, Dec. 20, 7 pm, Edwards Hall at Open Spirit, 39 Edwards St. (also on Zoom). Hour-long event featuring gentle yoga, deep relaxation, and guided meditation honoring the longest night of the year. Led by Debbie Clark. Free, although donations to Open Spirit appreciated.
Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon, Saturday, Dec. 20, shows at 5:30 and 7 pm, Christa McAuliffe Center & Planetarium, Framingham State University. A celebration of the iconic album released in 1973 combines views of the solar system and beyond with 42 minutes of music in surround sound. For ages 13+, tickets $20.
Flutes de Lux Ensemble Holiday Concert, Saturday, Dec. 20, 7:30 pm, First Parish Church, 24 Vernon St. Free.
Sensory Santa, Sunday, Dec. 21, 9 to 11 am, Murphy’s Eats & Treats, 911 Edgell Road. Third annual sensory-friendly Santa event featuring a comforting environment with minimal noise and lights, and one-on-one time with Santa. Free, and take as many pictures as you want. Adults can bring a wrapped gift for Santa to give to their loved ones.
And don’t forget, just two weeks from today: New Year’s Eve on the Cochituate Rail Trail! 4:30 to 7:30 pm. You can still sign up to volunteer.
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