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Things to do this in Boston this week: Apr 7-13

Check out a famous novel's 100th birthday party, the next generation of Irish stepdancers, and free ice cream comes

Cheryl Fenton
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Whether you're into the roaring '20s of the Great Gatsby, the electric vibe of Riverdance, or ancient sea monsters and their history with maps (yes, there's an actual connection), you can enjoy April thanks to plenty of activity for all ages. If you want to enjoy a few outdoor delights now that the weather cooperating, there's plenty of fun to be had around the Boston area. Here are some ideas for the best things to do this week in Boston.

RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in Boston

Things To Do This Week in Boston

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  • West End

Dust off your leg warmers, tease that hair, and get ready to test your knowledge at the most totally tubular trivia event in town. Whether you were rocking out to hair bands and quoting John Hughes films IRL or you’ve only just discovered how magical that decade was, grab a seat at City Winery Boston for a fun-filled ‘80s Trivia Brunch. Doors open at 11am but they’ll be throwing it back to the decade of neon, mixtapes, and unforgettable pop culture during a delicious brunch. starting at noon, as you battle it out over trivia spanning ‘80s music, movies, TV, fashion, and more.

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  • West End

It's tee time at Banners Kitchen and Tap as they host a day of day of golf, great eats, and fashion during the ultimate Masters Watch Party & TopGolf Expo on April 12 from 11am-5pm. This first-ever event in partnership with Greyson Clothiers hits a hole in one with the thrill of watching the Masters on the 40-foot Dreamscreen alongside a Greyson Clothiers trunk show. There will be a DJ, premier golf experiences, a delicious Masters-themed menu, and plenty of chances to win prizes. Everyone goes home with their own piece of Greyson’s outdoor apparel, while the three ticket tiers also include access to TopGolf and Mini Golf, welcome cocktails, lessons with a swing coach, and all-inclusive food and beverages. In addition, you’ll enjoy mini golf, putting contests, and an opportunity to compete for an all-inclusive tickets to Mens PGA Championship.

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  • Harvard Sq

The Bookish Ball, a celebration of Harvard Square’s bookstores complete with a Revolutionary theme, returns to Harvard Square on April 12 from 11am to 4pm. This free, family-friendly extravaganza put on by The Harvard Square Business Association, in partnership with the City of Cambridge, features literary tours of Harvard Square, sweet treats, live music, and special book-themed promotions within Harvard Square businesses. The festivities begin at 11am on Harvard’s Smith Campus Plaza, where you'll be greeted by Elizabeth Glover (portrayed by Linda Peck), who established the first printing press in the Thirteen Colonies on nearby Dunster Street. Grab a “Passport to Wisdom” and visit Harvard Square’s five book stores, Groiler Poetry Book Shop, Harvard Book Store, Harvard COOP, Lovestruck Books, and Rodney's Bookstore to collect stamps. Return to the Smith Campus Center plaza by 4pm to be entered to win the Grand Prize - a one-night stay at the Sheraton Commander Hotel, $300 gift certificate for The Hourly Oyster House, and a $50 gift certificate for each of the five bookstores.

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  • Theater District

The Grammy award-winning music Irish and international dance and music has been taking the stage for three decades. And to celebrate this 30-year milestone, the much-loved original show is unveiling its new innovative choreography and costumes and state-of-the-art lighting, projection and motion graphics as it takes over the Boch Center Wang Theatre from April 8 through 13. For the first time, Riverdance also welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom weren't even born when the show began 30 years ago. Check here for show times and dates.

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If you’re not ready to hang up your ice skates just yet, you don’t have to. You can still take a few more spins around the ice during one of the free public skating afternoons and evenings held at DCR-managed ice rinks. Strap on your own blades (or rent them for $5) and practice your salchow at EHO - Charlestown, Steriti in North End, Devine in Dorchester, Murphy in South Boston, Bajko in Hyde Park, and Reilly in Brighton until April 13. Check here for rink times.

  • Health and beauty

Go on an unforgettable adventure with your BFF when you board the Bestie Bus for a luxury round-trip to Canyon Ranch in Lenox, in collaboration with Yankee magazine. Departing Boston on May 1 at 1:30pm and returning May 4 at 12:30pm (but you can make your reservations now here), the journey from Boston to the Berkshires comes complete with onboard spa treatments, bubbly, and special road-trip playlists – plus, a few surprises along the way. Once on property, you’ll both enjoy a special double occupancy room rate, four spa treatments each, 30-plus daily activities, and much more. The event’s schedule includes group dinners, a tequila tasting, sound baths, a Kentucky Derby hat decorating and watch party, campfire with s'mores, and more. And of course, you'll enjoy unlimited meals and snacks, as well as use of the facilities, classes, two pools, property hikes, and more.

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