Writing the Recipe: Developing a Theatrical Adaptation of High on the Hog

Get an inside taste of A.R.T. commission&nbsp;High on the Hog&nbsp;with&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling author and James Beard Lifetime Achievement winner Dr. Jessica B. Harris, Associate Artistic Director Dayron J. Miles, and movement-based artist Mayté Natalio. At the event, Dr. Harris will share background and inspirations for her book&nbsp;High on the Hog, and Miles and Natalio will reflect on the discoveries—and questions—that arose during a Faculty-in-Residency at the ArtLab at Harvard. Audience members are invited to bring a food memory or family recipe to share in conversation. This event is part of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.harvard.edu/artsthursdays/">Harvard ArtsThursdays</a>, a university-wide initiative supported by Harvard University Committee on the Arts (HUCA) to provide free access to Harvard’s many arts offerings.

ArtLab at Harvard

Wonder

“We can change the way we see.”&nbsp;Based on R.J. Palacio’s novel and Lionsgate &amp; Mandeville Films’ hit feature film, this uplifting new musical follows the Pullman family as they navigate change, identity, and what it means to belong. Auggie Pullman has been homeschooled his entire life, often retreating to outer space in his imagination. But when his family decides it’s time for him to start going to school, Auggie must take off the space helmet he has used to hide his facial difference. As Auggie navigates a world filled with kindness and cruelty, his parents and sister go on their own journeys of transformation and discovery. Featuring a driving, pop-inspired score,&nbsp;Wonder&nbsp;celebrates empathy, resilience, and the power of choosing kindness. Taibi Magar (Night Side Songs,&nbsp;Macbeth In Stride,&nbsp;We Live in Cairo, and others at A.R.T.) directs this world-premiere adaptation with a score by Ian Axel and Chad King, the GRAMMY Award-winning duo behind A Great Big World (“Say Something,” “This Is the New Year”), and a book by MacArthur Fellow and Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl (Eurydice;&nbsp;The Clean House;&nbsp;Smile, a memoir). Recommended for ages 9+.

Loeb Drama Center

Passengers

All aboard the thrilling theatrical journey.&nbsp;Montréal’s acclaimed contemporary physical-theater troupe The 7 Fingers is pulling into Harvard Square with a must-see theatrical journey. The passengers on this train don’t sit in silence staring at their phones—they express their hopes and dreams through an astonishing blend of cirque, music, and dance, and superhuman skills. Poetic goodbyes. Anticipatory reunions. Fateful encounters. By exploring travel as a metaphor for the ever-changing landscape of life, each heart-stirring story from this community of strangers is filled with moments of amazement and wonder. This 90-minute production is recommended for ages 6+. A Production by&nbsp;The 7 Fingers Directed, Written, and Choreographed by&nbsp;Shana Carroll Co-produced by TOHU (Montréal, Canada) and ArtsEmerson (Boston, États-Unis)

Phoebe Warner at Harvard Ed Portal

You’re invited to join Roxbury muralist Dr. Rob “Problak” Gibbs, local artists, and A.R.T. in the collaborative process to create a new mural! <a href="https://americanrepertorytheater.org/a-new-home-in-allston/">A.R.T.’s new home in Boston</a>&nbsp;will feature a new piece of public art: a mural that reflects Boston’s residents and the future we envision together. The design process begins this fall at free workshop experiences co-led by Problak, celebrated local muralists, and members of A.R.T.’s Engagement team. No experience necessary to participate—just come ready to share stories about your past, present, and hopes for the future. The imagery and ideas sparked will help shape the mural’s design and help create something truly meaningful for everyone. The two-hour workshops are free and designed for all ages. Supplies and hospitality will be provided. All workshops are open to the public, but RSVPs are recommended. Problak leads this workshop with Phoebe “PHEEBZ” Warner, a Boston-based interdisciplinary and community-engaged artist focused on the word “cultivate.”

Harvard Ed Portal

Jeremy Harrison at Grove Hall Branch Library

You’re invited to join Roxbury muralist Dr. Rob “Problak” Gibbs, local artists, and A.R.T. in the collaborative process to create a new mural! <a href="https://americanrepertorytheater.org/a-new-home-in-allston/">A.R.T.’s new home in Boston</a>&nbsp;will feature a new piece of public art: a mural that reflects Boston’s residents and the future we envision together. The design process begins this fall at free workshop experiences co-led by Problak, celebrated local muralists, and members of A.R.T.’s Engagement team. No experience necessary to participate—just come ready to share stories about your past, present, and hopes for the future. The imagery and ideas sparked will help shape the mural’s design and help create something truly meaningful for everyone. The two-hour workshops are free and designed for all ages. Supplies and hospitality will be provided. All workshops are open to the public, but RSVPs are recommended. Problak leads this workshop with Boston-based artist Jeremy “Sobek” Harrison, who merges his illustrations with graffiti to create large-scale murals of aerosol abstract realism.

Grove Hall Branch Library

Problak at BPL Central Library

You’re invited to join Roxbury muralist Dr. Rob “Problak” Gibbs, local artists, and A.R.T. in the collaborative process to create a new mural! <a href="https://americanrepertorytheater.org/a-new-home-in-allston/">A.R.T.’s new home in Boston</a> will feature a new piece of public art: a mural that reflects Boston’s residents and the future we envision together. The design process begins this fall at free workshop experiences co-led by Problak, celebrated local muralists, and members of A.R.T.’s Engagement team. No experience necessary to participate—just come ready to share stories about your past, present, and hopes for the future. The imagery and ideas sparked will help shape the mural’s design and help create something truly meaningful for everyone. The two-hour workshops are free and designed for all ages. Supplies and hospitality will be provided. All workshops are open to the public, but RSVPs are recommended. This workshop is led by Problak, a nationally acclaimed artist, organizer, and community builder who has transformed the cultural landscape of Boston.

Boston Public Library Central Library

Silvia Lopez-Chavez at East Boston Branch Library

You’re invited to join Roxbury muralist Dr. Rob “Problak” Gibbs, local artists, and A.R.T. in the collaborative process to create a new mural! <a href="https://americanrepertorytheater.org/a-new-home-in-allston/">A.R.T.’s new home in Boston</a>&nbsp;will feature a new piece of public art: a mural that reflects Boston’s residents and the future we envision together. The design process begins this fall at free workshop experiences co-led by Problak, celebrated local muralists, and members of A.R.T.’s Engagement team. No experience necessary to participate—just come ready to share stories about your past, present, and hopes for the future. The imagery and ideas sparked will help shape the mural’s design and help create something truly meaningful for everyone. The two-hour workshops are free and designed for all ages. Supplies and hospitality will be provided. All workshops are open to the public, but RSVPs are recommended. Problak leads this workshop with Silvia Lopez-Chavez, a Dominican-American visual artist whose community-centered murals form connections across disciplines and cultural boundaries.

East Boston Branch Library 

Jeremy Harrison at Roxbury YMCA

You’re invited to join Roxbury muralist Dr. Rob “Problak” Gibbs, local artists, and A.R.T. in the collaborative process to create a new mural! <a href="https://americanrepertorytheater.org/a-new-home-in-allston/">A.R.T.’s new home in Boston</a> will feature a new piece of public art: a mural that reflects Boston’s residents and the future we envision together. The design process begins this fall at free workshop experiences co-led by Problak, celebrated local muralists, and members of A.R.T.’s Engagement team. No experience necessary to participate—just come ready to share stories about your past, present, and hopes for the future. The imagery and ideas sparked will help shape the mural’s design and help create something truly meaningful for everyone. The two-hour workshops are free and designed for all ages. Supplies and hospitality will be provided. All workshops are open to the public, but RSVPs are recommended. Problak leads this workshop with Boston-based artist Jeremy “Sobek” Harrison, who merges his illustrations with graffiti to create large-scale murals of aerosol abstract realism.

Roxbury YMCA

Massiel Grullón at Malden Public Library

You’re invited to join Roxbury muralist Dr. Rob “Problak” Gibbs, local artists, and A.R.T. in the collaborative process to create a new mural! <a href="https://americanrepertorytheater.org/a-new-home-in-allston/">A.R.T.’s new home in Boston</a>&nbsp;will feature a new piece of public art: a mural that reflects Boston’s residents and the future we envision together. The design process begins this fall at free workshop experiences co-led by Problak, celebrated local muralists, and members of A.R.T.’s Engagement team. No experience necessary to participate—just come ready to share stories about your past, present, and hopes for the future. The imagery and ideas sparked will help shape the mural’s design and help create something truly meaningful for everyone. The two-hour workshops are free and designed for all ages. Supplies and hospitality will be provided. All workshops are open to the public, but RSVPs are recommended. Problak leads this workshop with Massiel Grullón, a Boston-based Dominican muralist and designer who specializes in retro-nostalgic murals for diverse spaces.

Malden Public Library

Gina Latham at Cambridge Public Library

You’re invited to join Roxbury muralist Dr. Rob “Problak” Gibbs, local artists, and A.R.T. in the collaborative process to create a new mural! <a href="https://americanrepertorytheater.org/a-new-home-in-allston/">A.R.T.’s new home in Boston</a> will feature a new piece of public art: a mural that reflects Boston’s residents and the future we envision together. The design process begins this fall at free workshop experiences co-led by Problak, celebrated local muralists, and members of A.R.T.’s Engagement team. No experience necessary to participate—just come ready to share stories about your past, present, and hopes for the future. The imagery and ideas sparked will help shape the mural’s design and help create something truly meaningful for everyone. The two-hour workshops are free and designed for all ages. Supplies and hospitality will be provided. All workshops are open to the public, but RSVPs are recommended. Problak leads this workshop with Gina Latham, a self-taught Boston-based artist whose work reflects a deep intuitive connection to the creative process.

Cambridge Public Library

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

A naïve and impossibly upbeat Brit, Dougal, has just landed in New York for his dad’s second wedding—the dad he’s never known. Robin, the sister of the bride, is at the airport to pick him up—and she’s late for work. Hungry for an adventure in the city he’s only seen in movies, Dougal hopes native New Yorker Robin will be his guide. Taking inspiration from traditional rom-coms, this “fresh, funny, ironic, and inventive” (The Observer) new musical balances life’s sweetness and struggle as Dougal and Robin discover the meaningful impact on each of their lives a stranger can make.

Two Strangers (Search for Clues): Harvard Art Museums at Night Scavenger Hunt 

Join A.R.T., Harvard Art Museums, and the B-Side for another special addition to the Harvard Art Museums at Night: a themed scavenger hunt that will take you on an evening adventure through the galleries! You’ll navigate twists, turns, and the occasional spontaneous musical number for a chance to win exclusive prizes, including free tickets to A.R.T.’s Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), the hit musical rom-com with a delicious twist. Whether you win or not, don’t let the fun end there—head over to the 7:30PM performance of Two Strangers that night!     Harvard Art Museums at Night features food and drink from local vendors, music, and an opportunity to explore the galleries after hours. Advance registration is encouraged, but walk-in visitors are always welcome. Please note that space may be limited due to capacity.  WBUR is the media partner for Harvard Art Museums at Night. This event is part of ArtsThursdays, a university-wide initiative supported by Harvard University Committee on the Arts (HUCA).

Harvard Art Museum

Two Strangers (Share a Pint): Speed-Friending at Aeronaut Allston

Sometimes the briefest encounters leave the longest impact—that’s what the characters in American Repertory Theater’s rom-com musical discover.    Join A.R.T., the B-Side, and Aeronaut Brewing Company as they team up again to make those brief encounters happen through speed-friending. In each round, pair up with someone you’ve never met and spend 3 minutes discussing a provided prompt or anything else you want. Grab your favorite drink from Aeronaut, pick up some B-Side swag, and enter to win free tickets to Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), called “funny and heartfelt” by The Guardian. Happy friending!     Aeronaut is a 21+ venue, and all guests will need to have an eligible and valid ID ready for review as they enter the space. If there are underage guests, they will need to be accompanied by their own parent or guardian for the duration of their visit.

Aeronaut Allston

Night Side Songs at A.R.T.

A communal music-theater experience performed for—and with—an intimate audience,&nbsp;Night Side Songs&nbsp;gives voice to doctors, patients, researchers, and caregivers to meld the realms of the well and the sick. This genre-breaking theatrical kaleidoscope by Richard Rodgers Award recipients Daniel Lazour and Patrick Lazour (We Live in Cairo,&nbsp;Flap My Wings) fuses story and song to take us on a journey through illness that brings us closer to life. This production contains discussions of terminal illness. Recommended for ages 15+.

Hibernian Hall

Cambridge Masonic Temple

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

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What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

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S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

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S28: calendar experiences

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S16: editor picks

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S3 (A): trending experiences

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S17: interest based

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100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

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S19: interest based

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Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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Writing the Recipe: Developing a Theatrical Adaptation of High on the Hog

Passengers

Phoebe Warner at Harvard Ed Portal

Jeremy Harrison at Grove Hall Branch Library

Problak at BPL Central Library

Silvia Lopez-Chavez at East Boston Branch Library

Jeremy Harrison at Roxbury YMCA

Massiel Grullón at Malden Public Library

Gina Latham at Cambridge Public Library

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Two Strangers (Search for Clues): Harvard Art Museums at Night Scavenger Hunt

Two Strangers (Share a Pint): Speed-Friending at Aeronaut Allston

Night Side Songs at A.R.T.

Night Side Songs at A.R.T.

The Odyssey at A.R.T.