Plus, a free Duke Ellington tribute concert and a Diwali celebration.
With fleeting daylight and a turbulent election season, it’s important to take time for self-care. I usually take a walk or grab a fun drink from a local coffee shop. For you, maybe that’s escaping into another world through a film or art exhibit. However you decide to spend your time, we have options, from an international film festival to a free Duke Ellington tribute concert.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston will celebrate Diwali on Thursday night. Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and Jains recognize the holiday honoring light prevailing over darkness. At the MFA, there will be drop-in art making of floral drawings inspired by lotus paintings on view in gallery 183. Pallavi Eswara will demonstrate how to create rangoli, Indian artwork composed of dots, lines and curves.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston will host a Diwali celebration on Nov. 7. ” follows a man in Mumbai who goes against his parents’ wishes and follows his dream of dancing after crossing paths with an Israeli ballet master. “” tells the story of three artists who stay behind when war breaks out in Ukraine. The film highlights the resilience of the human spirit among destruction and darkness. There are also shorts programs scheduled throughout the festival.
Celebrate women in rock music at The Substation in Roslindale this Saturday. Sponsored by Boston’s Wake Up the Night initiative, this free event is family-friendly. The Lucky Duckies will play sweet age-appropriate songs for the little ones while they sing, dance and play with provided dancing ribbons and shaking toys. Then, local dance rock bandwill play for the adults.
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