Name: Samson et Dalila
Start: 2026-12-19T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center

Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center

Music by Camille Saint-Saëns | Libretto by Ferdinand Lemaire
Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met’s larger-than-life production. Featuring a massive orchestra and chorus and some of opera’s most spellbinding tunes, this masterpiece is a feast for the eyes and ears. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts an electrifying cast led by the formidable star pairing of mezzosoprano Aigul Akhmetshina and tenor Clay Hilley, transmitted live to cinemas worldwide.
Conductor: Giacomo Sagripanti Production: Darko Tresnjak
Dalila: Aigul Akhmetshina Set Designer: Alexander Dodge
Samson: Clay Hilley Costume Designer: Linda Cho
High Priest of Dagon: Quinn Kelsey Lighting Designer: Donald Holder
Abimélech: Alfred Walker Choreographer Austin McCormick
Old Hebrew: Morris Robinson C. Graham Berwind, III Chorus Director: Tilman Michael<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159814/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

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Samson et Dalila

Music by Camille Saint-Saëns | Libretto by Ferdinand Lemaire
Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary...

Emmanuel Church in the City of Boston

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including works by Couperin, Duphly, and Forqueray.Tickets available at the door and at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/playing-in-paris-a-parisian-salon-ca--1760" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/playing-in-paris-a-parisian-salon-ca--1760</a>

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Playing in Paris: A Parisian Salon, ca. 1760

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This program provides an overview of current Parkinson’s research, including PD GENEration, and its impact on treatment and care. Participants will learn the difference between studies targeting symptoms and those aiming to slow disease progression. We will also explore recent advancements and how ongoing research may shape future therapies and personal care.
*The Resource Fair will feature local Community Partners that provide services and support for the Parkinson’s Community.

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The Historic Windsor Inn, 85 Windsor Street ,Cambridge, MA 02139

Ages: Ages 8+ Duration: 2.5 Hours Capacity: Up to 16 People Meeting Point: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/QYFxcCgZBSUo59z1A" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Historic Windsor Inn, 85 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA 02139</a>
Enjoy Traditional Cooking and Party with Us in Cambridge, MA! Here at the Dumpling School we like to consider ourselves not as a traditional cooking class but more of a dumpling PARTY! When you sign up for one of our dumpling parties, we want you to have as much fun as possible while learning a new skill.
How to roll and fold dumplings How to properly stuff dumplings with different fillings. How to make different dumpling shapes. How to cook dumplings.
You don’t have to be a cooking expert to enjoy one of our events. We welcome people of all skill levels and interests to take part in our dumpling parties. Since we are focusing on fun and not precision and accuracy, this is the perfect, relaxed environment for friends, family, and loved ones.
For Children’s Groups 1 adult for every 5 Child is required to stay for the duration of the class and will be ticketed.
What’s Included Dumpling IngredientsThis is a Weekly Recurring EventRuns from Sep 4, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026 and happens every:
<table><tbody><tr><td>Fridays:</td><td>6:00pm - 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Dumpling Making Party In Massachusetts (Fridays)

Ages: Ages 8+ Duration: 2.5 Hours Capacity: Up to 16 People Meeting Point: The Historic Windsor Inn, 85 Windsor Street,...

<a href="https://www.landmarksorchestra.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Boston Landmarks Orchestra</a>, led by Music Director Christopher Wilkins, will present a free community concert, “A Celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month,” on Friday, October 2 at 7:00pm at Chelsea High School. The concert will bring professional musicians and students from Chelsea High School Orchestra together for an evening of orchestral music celebrating Hispanic and Latin American cultural traditions. 
The program features music by composers from across the Americas and Europe, including Arturo Márquez’s vibrant Danzón No. 2, Louis Moreau Gottschalk’s Souvenir de Porto Rico, and Aaron Copland’s Paisaje Mexicana and Danza de Jalisco
from Three Latin-American Sketches. The program also includes works by Wolfgang Amadè Mozart, Ottorino Respighi, Leroy Anderson, and Benjamin Britten/Gioachino Rossini. The evening will also include food and refreshments following the performance.
“This concert reflects our mission to build community through great music,” says Music Director Christopher Wilkins. “By performing in Boston-area neighborhoods like Chelsea, we make live orchestral music accessible to everyone while celebrating cultural traditions that resonate deeply with our audiences. Performing alongside students makes the experience especially meaningful. It gives young musicians the opportunity to share the stage with professional artists and be part of a larger musical community.”
For more information and to RSVP, visit <a href="https://www.landmarksorchestra.org/events/2026-season/hispanic-heritage-celebration/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">landmarksorchestra.org</a>.
Boston Landmarks Orchestra: “Celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month” 
Friday, October 2 at 7:00 pm 
Chelsea High School, 299 Everett Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150 
Tickets: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-celebration-of-national-hispanic-heritage-month-tickets-1998912456968" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Free with RSVP</a>
Boston Landmarks Orchestra | Christopher Wilkins, conductor 
Students from Chelsea High School Orchestra, Ali You, director
Program to include:
Wolfgang Amadè Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (excerpt) 
Arturo Márquez Danzon No. 2 
Ottorino Respighi Serenata for small orchestra 
Louis Moreau Gottschalk arr. David Kempers Souvenir de Porto Rico 
Leroy Anderson Jazz Pizzicato—Jazz Legato 
Aaron Copland Paisaje Mexicana &amp; Danza de Jalisco from Three Latin-American Sketches 
Britten/Rossini Soirées Musicales

Local Event: Boston Landmarks Orchestra Presents a Free “Celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month” Concert

Boston Landmarks Orchestra Presents a Free...

Boston Landmarks Orchestra, led by Music Director Christopher Wilkins, will present a free community concert, “A Celebration of...

Boston Landmarks Orchestra Presents a Free “Celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month” Concert

Larcom Theatre

Get ready for a high-energy night of unforgettable ’70s music as Abraxas, featuring renowned guitarist Ed Antonelli, brings the spirit and sound of Santana to the stage. The heart of the show is a powerful celebration of Santana’s legendary catalog, with electrifying performances of favorites like “Black Magic Woman,” “Oye Como Va,” “Maria Maria,” “Everybody’s Everything,” “La Fiesta,” and more.​ With Santana front and center, Abraxas delivers a crowd-pleasing, feel-good journey through the iconic Latin rock rhythms, soaring guitar work, and unforgettable sounds that defined an era. "Close your eyes, and you’ll swear you’re listening to Carlos Santana!” Thelarcom.org/abraxas

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Abraxas - Santana Tribute

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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

The first weekend of every month, Bank of
America's monthly "<a href="https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/arts-and-culture?bcen=8a6b#museums-on-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Museums on Us</a>" program offers free admission to a number of Boston's
most prestigious museums.

The nationwide program is available to all
Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders, and
opens up more than 225 of the nation's most prominent cultural institutions in
35 states. <a href="https://about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">In Massachusetts, the participating museums are</a>:

<ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.pem.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Peabody Essex Museum, Salem</a> Featured Exhibit: "The Salem Witch Trials
 1692" </li>
</ul>
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 <li><a href="https://www.mfa.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston</a> Featured Exhibit:&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
"Picasso,
Miró, Dalí: Unbound”
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.icaboston.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Institute of Contemporary Art,
 Boston</a> Featured Exhibit:
 "Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and
 Naki)" </li>
</ul>
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 <li><a href="https://ecotarium.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">EcoTarium, Worcester</a> Featured Exhibit: "Big League fun"</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://edithwharton.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Mount</a>, Edith Wharton's home in Lenox: Grounds are open year
 round&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://louisamayalcott.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Orchard House</a>, Louisa May Alcott's home in Concord. From April -
 October 2026</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://springfieldmuseums.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Springfield Museums</a> Featured Exhibit: "Legacies of Surrealism: Works
 from the Museo de Arte de Ponce"</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://fitchburgartmuseum.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fitchburg Art Museum</a>: New Exhibit: "Elisa H. Hamilton: Heirlooms"</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.whalingmuseum.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The New Bedford Whaling Museum</a> Featured Exhibit: "SAILOR’S VALENTINES: Maritime
 Art from the Heart"</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://jfkhyannismuseum.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum</a> (Saturdays only) Featured
 Exhibit: “We Remember John F. Kennedy, Jr.”</li>
</ul>
Bank of America offers this benefit to promote greater
cultural understanding, expand accessibility to the arts, and strengthen
communities. Upon arriving at a participating institution, customers need only
present their Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit
or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission for
themselves.

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Moakley Park Picnic Area, 450 Old Colony Ave, South Boston, MA, 02127

Join Trinity Boston Connects' Young and Old Soles on Saturday, October 3, for the 12th annual Sole Train 5K, a community run/walk that celebrates movement, mentorship, and connection. Sole Train is a year-round youth development program that uses noncompetitive running to foster goal setting, leadership, and community among Boston youth and adult volunteers. 
The event will bring together runners, walkers, families, and supporters for a morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit. Proceeds support Sole Train's year-round programming, which currently serves more than 150 Young Soles and 40 Old Soles. 
Schedule: 
<ul><li>9:00 a.m. – Check-in&nbsp; </li></ul>
<ul><li>Pick up your bib &amp; enjoy light breakfast before the run/walk begins </li></ul>
<ul><li>9:45 a.m. – Gather for program &amp; warm-up </li></ul>
<ul><li>10:00 a.m. – Race begins </li></ul>
<ul><li>11:30 a.m. – Post-run celebration&nbsp; </li></ul>
<ul><li>Stick around for lunch, music, lawn games, and family-friendly fun! </li></ul>
<ul><li>12:30 p.m. – Have a wonderful rest of your day! </li></ul>
Participants should check in at the Registration Tent upon arrival. Volunteers will be available throughout the event to answer questions. Rain or shine, all are welcome to join the fun while supporting Boston youth and building community through the power of running.

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Sole Train 5k 

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