August 22-30, 2011: Astronomy, Skydiving, & Native American Fests, Boston Carnival, Re-enactments, Bats in the Museum, Pirate Party, and Donkey Show Giveaway - Boston Events Insider - Overview

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I hope you are having an awesome week. Now get out there and do something fun!

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The Donkey Show - ticket giveaway

Boston Metro

Sat 8/27

Have you seen The Donkey Show at Club Oberon? It's a phenomenal mixing of Shakespearean themes with a disco dance party. I have seen it and it's really a must-see. The show has now been playing for 2 years, and to celebrate, I have two pairs of tickets to give away! To win, go to the Events INSIDER Facebook Page and write about some New England destination (zoo, museum, hobby club, event), and the prizes will go to those whose posts fetch the most comments. Club Oberon, 2 Arrow St, Cambridge, MA.

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Boston Carnival (Caribbean Festival)	Boston Metro Sun 8/21 - Sat 8/27
Carnival picks up in Boston this week! There's a kids carnival Sunday 8/21, a King and Queen carnival Thu 8/25, a parade Sat 8/27 morning followed by the main carnival in Franklin Park. Various, Boston, MA.617-635-3911. see details on the complete Events Insider more more

Native American Cultural Awareness (NACA): Gathering of Eastern Tribes, Boston Common, Boston MA	Boston Metro Sun 8/28
New England is full of Native American events -- just click to see the full list -- but there are only a couple that take place near Boston. Here's one. Unfortunately, I could not learn any details, but since it takes place on Boston Common, it's bound to be large and interesting. Boston, MA. see details on the complete Events Insider

Connecticut River Valley Astronomers Conjunction	Western Mass Fri 8/26 - Sat 8/27
If I were in Western Mass, I think I'd go here, to one of the two big Massachusetts astronomer gatherings (The other is Aruna Hill). During the day, hear lectures and look safely at solar spots. During the night, see the stars under guidance by hobbyists and pros. Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center, Northfield, MA. see details on the complete Events Insider

Encampment of Revolutionary War Soldiers at Fort Taber	Southeast Mass Sun 8/28 - Mon 8/29
This week's awesome historical re-enactment is an entire colonial weekend with a military camp in New Bedford. Battle demonstrations, live music, and colonial dance Saturday evening. And it's free! Fort Taber Park at Clark's Point, New Bedford, MA.508-994-3938. see details on the complete Events Insider more

Plymouth Waterfront Festival	South Shore Sat 8/27
New England also has a ton of small town fairs and at first I was ready to assume that this event in Plymouth would be small & uninteresting. But it's actually rather large with a great diversity of activities including a carnival, live music, and the Mayflower ship replica. A great excuse to visit Plimoth Plantation, too! 10:30am-7pm. Plymouth, MA. see details on the complete Events Insider

New England Boogie - Skydiving Festival	Northern Mass Wed 8/24 - Sun 8/28
Not enough action for you? This is the largest skydiving event in New England. Up to 300 attend. I would go for viewing -- it will be too busy for jumping, and I've heard that other skyjump centers are better, anyway. 165 Nashua Road, Pepperell, MA.978 433-9222. see details on the complete Events Insider

Bats and Night at the Museum	Boston Metro Wed 8/24
It's surprisingly fun to take on a museum as an evening activity. The Harvard Museum of Natural History host its final summer night, 5-8pm, where you pay half-price admission and get to see a documentary film and a lecturer talking about bats. I've been to a number of their evening events and they are always fantastic. Cambridge, MA. see details on the complete Events Insider

Pi-Con Science Fiction Convention	Springfield Fri 8/26 - Sun 8/28
Or upgrade to alien spaceships! This smallish science fiction convention has the usual panels, workshops, guests, and costuming. You can play a Live Roleplaying Game or a videogame. Because we all know that the best way to spend a summer weekend is indoors playing videogames. Best Western Sovereign Hotel, West Springfield, MA. see details on the complete Events Insider

Calling BlackBerry users! Help test my mobile app	Boston Metro Mon 8/22 - Sun 8/28
Did you know that I am writing a mobile application? I still need BlackBerry users to test the app! It only takes a few minutes and I could really, really use your help. Please email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com. Cambridge, MA.

And a lot more this week at Boston Events Insider, the most popular events blog in New England, including:

Swedish Car Day

North Country Moose Festival

Metro West Car Show

Winnekenni Cruise Day

An Evening with the Egrets of Plum Island

Obstacle Course Race - Spartan Race

Seaside Pow Wow and Festival

Marshfield Fair

Free Fun Friday at Sturbridge Village and the Ecotarium

Pirate Party at Wenham Museum

Antique and Classic Boat Festival

Essex Music Festival

Newport Arts Festival

Adoption and Foster Care Awareness Day

Feast of St. Anthony

Red Fire Farm Tomato Festival

Youth Battle of the Bands

Summer Brewfest at Indian Ranch

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Salem Cross Inn

Transperformance: Royalty

Valve: Antique Vaudeville Circus

TraniWreck at Club Oberon

Roaring 20's Speakeasy and Casino Night

Schemitzun - Native American Festival

Annual Talent Show at Solair Nudist Resort

The Great State of Maine Air Show

American Folk Festival

Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Music Festival

Acton Fair

Recycle Art: Sculpture Garden

Queechee Scottish Festival

Civil War Encampment Event

Champlain Valley Fair

Star Light, Star Bright Star Night

Maryland Renaissance Festival at Silver Springs

And more than 300 Outdoor Movie, Theatre, and Music Series in New England plus dozens of one-shot outdoor arts events!

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