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Earth to Earthlings: “Go Outside, Pretty Please.”

Exclusive interview with home planet reveals deep desire for us to Get Out.

 

“What I really, really want,” said the Earth when asked what it would like for Earth Day, “is for all you lazy people to worship the television and Internet less this weekend.”

Is it advised to follow the Earth’s wishes, as it is generally a bad idea to disappoint an 8,000 mile-wide planet.

Something's Coming!

  • Where/When: Tufts University, Goddard Chapel/Thursday, April 28, 8 p.m.
  • Why Go: Experience West Side Story in a whole new way with Tufts’ own Jazz Orchestra.
  • Pricing: Free

City of Medford Arbor Day Event

  • Where/When: Riverbend Park/Friday, April 29, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Why Go: Volunteers are needed all day for tree clean-up because trees need to visit the barber occasionally too.
  • Pricing: Free

Mystic River Spring Cleanup

  • Where/When: Riverbend Park/Saturday, April 30, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Why Go: It’s a great opportunity to build up your Earth Day karma.
  • Pricing: Free

West Medford Open Studios

  • Where/When: Various Studios and Other Locations in West Medford/Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Why Go: See what your local artists are up to and join your fellow neighbors in celebrating the arts in one of Medford’s biggest events of the year.
  • Pricing: Free

Tufts Symphony Orchestra

  • Where/When: Tufts University, Distler Performance Hall/Sunday, May 1, 7 p.m.
  • Why Go: Come check out the symphony orchestra in our own backyard.
  • Pricing: Free
About this column: "Get Out" is a weekly selection of events going on this weekend around town and beyond, plus tips on where to eat/shop/socialize
What else can we do to satisfy our planet's wishes? Tell us in the comments.

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