The SoWa Antiques Market,
To debut in the heart of Boston’s SoWa Arts District.
Opening Weekend on Saturday & Sunday May 16 & 17, during the SoWa Art Walk
and continuing every Sunday through October 25th.

The SoWa Antiques Market, Boston’s only weekly antiques market, will be a new fun place to browse and shop among the city’s largest selection of antiques and quality collectibles, including vintage fashion, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern furniture, jewelry, books, art glass and more. Antiques dealers from throughout New England will join for the first time a wide variety of vendors who gather every Sunday from May 17th through October 25th in Boston’s South End for the SoWa Open Market, which has gained popularity over the past 6 years as a vibrant weekly outdoor marketplace. The SoWa Antiques Market will be held rain or shine at 540 Harrison Avenue in the historic trolley barn. Admission and parking is free. For information call (781) 862-4039 or visit http://www.sowaantiques.com.
SoWa Antiques Market is managed by Marvin Getman of New England Antique Shows.

First Friday Open Studios - South End

The first Friday of each month from 5:00pm - 9:00pm artists in the South End open their workshops / studios and invite the general public to come and view their work.  Depending on the weather and time of year, First Friday is extremely popular and provides an excellent opportunity to spend a casual evening walking through artist studios, enjoying the work of local artisans and socializing. 

The SOWA artist district of Boston has developed into a major artist community with hundreds of artists' studios and dozens of galleries. At the center of SOWA, 450 Harrison Avenue is home to 15 galleries and over 50 artist studios. The members of the SOWA Artist Guild are an eclectic group - from different parts of the world, working in different mediums, each with a unique approach to creative expression. What they share is dedication to their work and a serious pursuit of artistic quality.

More information is about First Friday Open Studios and the upcoming calendar, link here .

MIT Museum
The MIT Museum is free on Sunday mornings from 10 a.m. - Noon. Many science and technology themed events and activities throughout the year are free or very inexpensive. A small, fun museum in the heart of Cambridge near the MIT Campus. Robots, holography, ocean exploration,  and every now and then - hands-on programs and activities. Kids 8+ like the holograms, robotic displays and store. The MIT Museum also presents the annual 9 day Cambridge Science Festival in April.