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11/3: Three for free

Posted by Courtney Hollands November 3, 2008 02:57 PM

3free_logo.gif Pinching pennies? Chic but cheap? We understand. Here are three free events this week for your going out pleasure.

Wednesday, November 5

- Benjamin Zander and the NEC Philharmonia @ Jordan Hall: Don't let the economic downturn rob you of all culture! Turn to the New England Conservatory for all your free, classical music needs. On Wednesday, inspirational speaker and conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and NEC Youth Philharmonic Orchestra Benjamin Zander will lead college-level orchestral students through Brahms's 'Symphony No. 1,' Strauss's 'Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks,' and more. You have no excuse for watching TV, OK? (Need more inspiration? Here are more ways to save money for the arts from the Globe's Geoff Edgers.)

Thursday, November 6

- Shake 'em Down @ the Milky Way: This monthly dance and disco night is bringing up-and-coming DJ team Philadelphyinz to Jamaica Plain. The duo — Skinny Friedman and Apt One — recently put out a synth-heavy remix of Ready for the World's "Oh Sheila" and was featured in the August issue of "Spin." According to the guys' website, Philadelphyinz combines the Pennsylvania city name and the Pittsburgh-area slang contraction for "you ones": "yinz." (Sort of a like a steel town version of "y'all.") And yes, the poster for the event features a cracked Liberty Bell. 10 p.m.

Saturday, November 8

- FAO Schwarz opens @ Macy's: Ever since the bronze FAO Schwarz bear statue said sayonara to its Boylston Street corner, there has been a serious lack of toy store options in the city. Now, the toy giant is opening a new local branch in Macy's Downtown Crossing location — just in time for the holidays, obviously. Bring the family for arts & crafts, storytelling, and entertainment. We hear that the Needham High School band will be playing outside on Summer Street — may we suggest mittens? 2 p.m.

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[A recent Shake 'em Down night at the Milky Way. C'mon, hipsters! Let's put another crack in that Liberty Bell!]

More? Julia Glass will read from "The Whole World Over" at Jabberwocky Books on Friday. See all free events happening this week.

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Meredith Goldstein is keen on DJs who spin pop music and restaurants that serve real food after 11 p.m.
Emily Sweeney is a lifelong Bostonian who goes out all over, from Irish pubs in Southie to the roller rink in Dorchester.
Courtney Hollands is a shopaholic and a music junkie with a penchant for tapas, chai, and Hall & Oates dance parties.
June Wulff really really loves musicals (can you say Chita Rivera), Italian food (squisito), and shopping bargains (guess how much I paid for this?).
Mary Ann Georgantopoulos loves everything French and is always down for a mid-week adventure in the city.
Dani Capalbo believes in a dance party as much as a book reading -- she just likes to go out.
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