HARBORARTS OPENING CELEBRATION A 40-foot metal sculpture of a codfish is one of the pieces on view at the shipyard where you can meet the artists who installed more than 25 large-scale 2-D and 3-D pieces throughout the 14-acre space. The gallery is open year round. June 12, 2-5 p.m., rain or shine. Free. HarborArts Outdoor Gallery at Boston Harbor Shipyard, 256 Marginal St., East Boston. www.harborarts.net
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HARBORARTS OPENING CELEBRATION A 40-foot metal sculpture of a codfish is one of the pieces on view at the shipyard where you can meet the artists who installed more than 25 large-scale 2-D and 3-D pieces throughout the 14-acre space. The gallery is open year round. June 12, 2-5 p.m., rain or shine. Free. HarborArts Outdoor Gallery at Boston Harbor Shipyard, 256 Marginal St., East Boston. www.harborarts.net
ONE AFRICA, MANY COUNTRIES Celebrate Africa’s diverse cultures and the kickoff weekend for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. There’s music, art, stories, food, and dance, and kids can try a literal kickoff with a homemade soccer ball. June 11 (6-8 p.m.), June 12 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). $1 (Fridays from 5-9 p.m.); $12, $9 ages 1-15 and seniors. Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress St., Boston. 617-426-6500. www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org
GRANDPARENTS MONTH AT THE SPELLMAN MUSEUM To encourage kids to take up stamp collecting, the Spellman Museum wants grandparents to get involved. The hobby is a great way to learn about famous people, geography, history, art, science, and more. There will be free information packets for kids. Thurs-Sun, noon-5 p.m. through June. $8, $5 students and seniors, $2 grandparent discount, free under 17. Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, Regis College, 235 Wellesley St., Weston. 781-768-8367. www.spellman.org
BONNIE AND CLYDE Caitlin Mills and Troy Barboza star in — and are the only actors — in this musical love story about the infamous criminal couple. Set in the Depression-era dust bowl, the jazz/pop-style songs include “The Barrow Gang’’ and “Story of Bonnie & Clyde.’’ June 11 at 8 p.m. (through Sept. 5). $22, $15 under 21. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division St., West Harwich. 508-432-2002. www.hjtcapecod.org
FAMILY FISHING FESTIVAL Instructors from the Massachusetts Wildlife Angler Education Department will talk about safety, fishing equipment, and how to reel in that big fish. Limited quantities of bait and equipment will be available, or you can bring your own. June 13, 10 a.m.-noon, weather permitting. $12 per family. JCC Grossman Camp’s Powissett Pond, off Dover Road, Westwood. 617-558-6414. www.jccgb.org/fish
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WALTHAM ART WINDOWS Vacant and underutilized storefronts will get a makeover from 17 artists who will display their paintings, drawings, sculptures, mosaics, and more. A map is available on the website. June 11-July 29 (opening reception June 12 at 4 p.m., 274 Moody St., Waltham; free guided tour June 19 at 10 a.m.). Free. Moody and Crescent streets, downtown Waltham. 617-548-6330. www.walthamriverfest.com
ROSLINDALE GARDEN TOUR How do their gardens grow? Eight urban gardens were chosen to show how different environments can be successfully and artistically designed to deal with the joys and challenges of urban living. June 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $20. Tour begins at Roslindale Farmers’ Market in Adams Park, Washington Street at Cummins Highway, Roslindale Village. www.roslindalegreenandclean.org
LOWELL RIVERFEST: ART GOES GREEN Live animal presentations, canal boat tours, a recycled fashion show and art bazaar, and lots of live music await you in Lowell. In keeping with the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust theme of wearable art with nature, bring a T-shirt for nature painting. June 12, noon-5 p.m. (June 13 rain date). Free. Concord River Greenway, behind 30 Merrimack St., Lowell. www.lowell.org JUNE WULFF ![]()




