For March, I have included a range of festive opportunities for you to read and hear local writers, participate in literary events, and a whole lot more! I used my best efforts to include events that are free or low cost. Enjoy!
1 Debra Stark presents "The Little Shop that Could," The Concord Book Shop, 3PM
2 "John Adams Under Fire" by John Fisher, Massachusetts Historical Society, 6PM
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3 Tatiana Schlossberg at Belmont Books, 7PM
4 Peter Swanson presents "Eight Perfect Murders," Harvard Book Store, 7PM
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5 Your Irish Heritage, Waltham Public Library, 7:15PM
6 Author Josephine Bolling McCall, Old South Church, 7PM
7 Breezers Ball, Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, 7-11PM, $50
8 Vision Board Creative Experience, Best Self Studio, Waltham, 6PM, $35
9 Sci-fi/Fantasy Book CLub, "Trail of Lightening" by Rebecca Roan House, 7:15-8:45PM
10 D.A. Marian Ryan lecture, Waltham Public Library, 7:15PM
11 Book release "The Smartphone Society," Harvard Book Store, 7PM
12 Poetry reading: Raquel Balboni, David Blair, Katherine Hollander, at Grolier Poetry Shop, Cambridge, 7PM
13 Vintage Irish Dance Night, Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, 7:30PM, $10-$18
14 Free download of "Poetry Pouring" by Jessica Lucci
15 What a Manuscript Reveals, Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, 2PM
16 Thrillers on Tap, Mighty Squirrel, 6PM
17 Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Never drink and drive!
18 Meet Susan B. Anthony, Weston Public Library, 3PM
19 Fiesta for Waltham Family School, Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar, 6PM
20 Wacky, Witty Watch City Comedy Night, Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation, $5-$10
21 "Behind Time" steampunk history at the Waltham Museum presented by Jessica Lucci, 3PM
22 Primary Source (Lafayette City Center Passageway) hosted by Griffen Museum of Photography, 2 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, 4-6PM
23 Initiating Inspiration book club, Waltham Public Library, 7:15-8:45PM
24 Death Cafe, Bigelow Chapel at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, 6PM
25 Bettye Kearse presents "The Other Madisons," Belmont Booksmith, 7PM
26 Free download of "Poetry in the Prose" by Jessica Lucci
27 The Legit Band, St. Mary of Carmen Society, American Legion Post 440, Newton, $20
28 City of Waltham Easter event, Government Center, 9:30AM-12PM
29 Winter Lecture Series: "Historic Stone Walls at Minute Man National Historic Park,"Bemis Hall, Lincoln, 2-3:30PM
30 Contributors to "Fury" at Wellesley Books, 6PM
31 Book release launch party: "The Rocket Years" by Elizabeth Segan, Brookline Booksmith, 6PM