Boston Health Events Calendar: Week of February 15
Night snowshoeing photo by Eric Ward via Flickr/Creative Commons
Boston is such a hub for health and fitness events, it can be difficult to keep track of them all. So, each Sunday, we’re bringing you a health events calendar for the week ahead.
Monday, February 15
Fermentation 101: Enjoy a cooking demo, lecture, and dinner of fermented food and drinks, including beet chips and kimchi. In this starter class, you’ll learn everything you need to know about making your own fermented foods at home.
$45 to $100, 6 p.m. 377 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, eventbrite.com.
Boston Health Talks: Join researchers and health professionals as they discuss traditional Chinese medicine and homeopathic remedies for chronic illness.
Free, 6:30 p.m. 114 16th St., Charlestown, eventbrite.com.
Tuesday, February 16
Clover Food Development: Clover is inviting members of the public to come try new offerings and give menu suggestions.
Free, 3 p.m. 1075 Cambridge St., Cambridge, eventbrite.com.
Boulder Reset Competition: Head over to Rock Spot in South Boston for a bouldering competition. The top three men and women will receive gift cards.
$16, 7 p.m. 30 Old Colony Ave., Boston, rockspotclimbing.com.
Wednesday, February 17
Mindless Eating: Mindful eating may get all the press these days, but this talk will focus on the benefits of mindless eating, and strategies for improving your eating habits.
Free, 5:30 p.m. 1 Broadway, Cambridge, eventbrite.com.
Thursday, February 18
Body Fix Workout: Challenge yourself (and work off those Valentine’s chocolates) with high-intensity body weight exercises and drills.
$12, 6 p.m. 745 Atlantic Ave., Boston, movewith.com.
Health in Your Relationships: #SquadGoals, anyone? Join Workbar Cambridge for a workshop about healthy relationships, taught by a lifestyle and leadership coach.
$6 suggested donation, 6 p.m. 45 Prospect St., Cambridge, eventbrite.com.
Charity Boxing Class: Raise money for Girls on the Run of Greater Boston (GOTR) by taking a TrainFIIT360 class with George Foreman III. Combine boxing, kettlebells, circuits, cycling, and more in an hour-long class.
$30, 7:30 p.m. 15 Channel St., Boston, eventbrite.com.
Snowshoe by Moonlight: Snowshoe under the moon and stars at the Gore Estate in Waltham, with hot cocoa and snacks after the walk. The event runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
$15, 7:30 p.m. 52 Gore St., Waltham, thebostoncalendar.com.
Friday, February 19
Art, Yoga, Tea: Stop by the Frederick Law Olmstead Historic Site for some artistic expression and Amrit yoga.
Free, 1 p.m. 99 Warren St., Brookline, eventbrite.com.
Saturday, February 20
Back Bay Boxing: Try out a high-intensity boxing class and learn boxing techniques, practice mitt work, all under the guidance of an experienced boxer.
$30, 9 a.m. 181 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, eventbrite.com.
Soups for the Soul: Stop by the Kitchen at the Boston Public Market and learn to make chowders and whole wheat walnut soda bread. It’s the perfect event for soup season.
$75, 5:30 p.m. 100 Hanover St., Boston, thetrustees.org.
Taiko Workshop: Learn this physical Japanese drumming style at Genki Spark’s public workshop. No experience is necessary.
$30, 6 p.m. 1431 Beacon St., Brookline, thegenkispark.org.
Sunday, February 21
Bend and Brew: Make a day out of it at Lookout Farm. Enjoy a vinyasa yoga class, followed by a tour of the farm and a cider tasting. Stay for lunch in the taproom.
$38, 10 a.m. 89 Pleasant St., South Natick, eventbrite.com.
Beginner Tango: Drop in to this beginners’ class and learn the basics of Argentine Tango. Practice new dance moves and learn Tango vocabulary.
$24, 11 a.m. 16 Bow St., Somerville, eventbrite.com.
Ride for Research: Enjoy a spinning class at Ride North End and support the American Liver Foundation’s Boston Marathon team.
$26, 12:30 p.m. 420 Commercial St., Boston, eventbrite.com.
Yoga and Tension Release Exercises: At this workshop, you’ll learn yoga poses that relieve tension, promote energy, and encourage relaxation.
$10 to $40, 6 p.m. 119 Windsor St., Cambridge, eventbrite.com.
