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Boston Moving Arts Presents ‘Welcome Home’ Dance Concert

Boston Moving Arts will host the “Welcome Home” dance concert on October 18 and 19, 2024, at Boston University Dance Theater. This performance, highlighting homecoming and connection, features choreographers from Boston, Montreal, and Washington State. Boston-born Andrew Skeels makes his local debut with “Unkempt,” a raw look at relationships, while FLOCK, a German-American company, showcases “Somewhere Between,” a piece exploring childhood myths. Tickets are $30, available at bostonmovingarts.com.

Summer Shack Celebrates Sept. Birthdays with Free 1lb Lobster

Summer Shack, located in Back Bay and Allston, is offering a special birthday treat this September at its Boston and Cambridge locations. Guests celebrating a birthday in September can enjoy a complimentary 1lb lobster by showing proof of ID. The offer is valid for dine-in customers from September 1st to September 30th, with no purchase necessary. Reservations are recommended as spots are limited. Gratuity is not included.

For more information or to make a reservation, visit Summer Shack’s website at summershackrestaurant.com.

King Richard’s Faire Returns for Its 43rd Season

The 43rd annual King Richard’s
Faire, New England’s largest Renaissance festival, will run weekends to October 20, including Monday holidays, at an 80-acre site in Carver, MA. The Faire offers a wide variety of entertainment, including jousting tournaments, acrobats, musicians, and unique attractions like live unicorn rides.

During Fandom in the Kingdom Weekend (September 14-15), attendees can enjoy Harry Potter-themed activities, including all-day Magical House Meetups and a Sorting Hat Ceremony at 4:00 p.m. on the King’s Stage, followed by a costume parade to the Tournament Field.

The following weekend, All’s Faire in Love and War (September 21-22), features a Vow Renewal Ceremony at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and a Viking Tug O’War contest on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. on the Tournament Field, with 50 participants max.

For tickets and full event details, visit kingrichardsfaire.net.

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