#WhereToBe 12.30–1.5

Each Friday, Epicenter features a special “where to be” post on their blog to make sure every day of the week has some sort of cultural event to check out. We hope that you all can come out into the community, learn, and commemorate some influential people and events around Boston! Have something coming up that you’d like to see here? Tweet us @epicentercom and follow the hashtag #WhereToBe.

Friday 12.30

MFA Film: Inland Empire

Hosted by: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

“Join us for a special presentation of Inland Empire, screened on David Lynch’s own 35mm print. Before the show, grab a drink at Taste Café and enjoy the nocturnal surf rock sounds of Volcano Kings, starting at 6:15 pm…The MFA’s Film Program is recognized as one of the country’s leading independent exhibitors of film, presenting more than 500 screenings of independent, foreign and classic films every year.”

When: 7pm

Where: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston | 465 Huntington Ave, Boston MA

For tickets and more information, go to: http://www.mfa.org/programs/film/closing-night-inland-empire?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=film&utm_medium=social-post

Saturday 12.31

HipStory House Party Volume VI (New Year’s Edition)

Hosted by: HipStory Boston

“We’re raising money to help with our official launch party in 2017! Donation can be from $1- $Unlimited, give what you can and come out, party, vibe and listen to great music with us, as we get rid of 2016 and usher in the New Year!”

When: 8:30pm

Where: The White Haus | Searvens St, Jamaica Plain MA

For more info, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/351405048566924/

BlessedYou Clothing NYE Celebration

Hosted by: Jeremy Colon & Manny Starks

“YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS ONE OF THE CRAZIEST EVENTS HAPPENING IN BOSTON ON NYE !BlessedYou Clothing, Boston Brothers Promotions & MVP Entertainment present:New Years Eve 2017 at The North Star Boston !

Ticket includes: Complimentary Champagne, Live airing of NYC Times Square Ball Drop, Dancing to DJ Doze, NYE Party Favors, BlessedYou Gear”

When: 9pm

Where: NorthStar Lounge, 222 Friend St, Boston MA

Tickets and info: https://northstar2017nye.eventbrite.com/?aff=Jeremy

Sunday 1.1

The Art of Introspection & Intent: New Year’s Day

Hosted by: Ame Wren Yoga

“Combining elements of vinyasa, yin and restorative yoga, Ame will guide you through a grounding sequence aimed at calming the nervous system and cultivating quiet space. Throughout class you will be encouraged to reflect on the practices of the year before and create intentions for the year to come, coupling asana with reflection and meditation.”

When: 3pm

Where: JP Centre Yoga | 670 Centre St, Fl 3rd, Jamaica Plain MA

Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/159952517802343/ for more info.

Monday 1.2

Standing Up For Ourselves: Self- Café for Activists

Hosted by: Hand to Heart Center

“You probably know by now that Hands to Heart Center offers some of the most inspiring, healing, community-building events in Boston — all for free! We’re happy to share our next one with you and if you haven’t heard of Feldenkrais, you should definitely check it out! “Feldenwhat?!” Trust us.

You will get the most out of classes if you can commit to coming to all three, but you are welcome to any that you can attend. We are teaching:

Monday Jan 2 — Interrupting the body pattern of anxiety

Monday Jan 16 — Standing powerfully

Monday Jan 30 — Accessing breath”

When: 7pm

Where: City Pop Egleston | 3195 Washington St, Boston MA

For more info, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/685093884990354/

Wednesday 1.4

Spoken Word Reading

Hosted b y: Turning On the Lights Global Institute

“Dr. Allana Da Graca is an Educator and Artist who has traveled the world sharing her love for education and poetry. She will read from her latest book, Chronicles of A Poet.”

When: 8pm

Where: Dudley Café | 15 Warren St, Roxbury MA

For more info, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/561566087380968/

Thursday 1.5

White Privilege and How to Leverage It

Hosted by: Boston GLOW

“Join us for discussion on white privilege and how to use it to help those around you. The discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Natalie Perry of Northeastern University and Elizabeth Baldwin of Knapsack Boston.
Learn what white privilege is and how to use it to intervene in situations and challenge racism. We invite all members of the community to join us in discussion and resource sharing.”

When: 6:30pm

Where: Hennessey’s | 25 Union St, Bston MA

Need more info? Go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/100312483800827/