Thanksgiving Weekend Events in Boston

After such a big holiday meal, it's time to get out of the house. Maybe you have more than Black Friday shopping on your mind, and are looking to feed your craving for some arts and culture. In addition to the tree lighting ceremonies, here are the top Thanksgiving weekend events in Boston for Friday, November 23, 2007 through Sunday, November 25, 2007

Friday November 23 -- Sunday, November 25, 2007

The Mystery of Edwin Drood: November 23-25, 2007

Inspiration: Dickens. Words and music: Rupert Holmes. Audience: you. When: Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 4pm and 8pm, and Sunday at 3pm. Location:Speakeasy Stage Company, Roberts Studio Theatre, 539 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116. For more information please call 617-482-3279. Performances through December 15, 2007.

The King and I: November 23-25 2007

Enjoy a live performance of The King and I, a classic Roger & Hammerstein's musical. Gear up for the fun by watching Anna and the King with Jodie Foster and Chow Yun Fat first. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8pm, and Sunday's show is at 2pm. The performance takes place at Turtle Lane Playhouse. Turtle Lane Playhouse is located at 283 Melrose Street, in Newton, Massachusetts 02466. For more information call 617-244-0169. Turtle Lane, http://turtlelane.org

Saturday, November 24, 2007

Hansel and Gretel: November 24, 2007

Watch Hansel and Gretel come to life, with the Tanglewood Marionetttes. The marionette show is recommended for young school children in grades K-6.The show is at 10:30am, and tickets cost $10 for adults, and $8 for children. The Coolidge Corner Theater. The Coolidge Corner Theater is located at 290 Harvard Street in Brookline, Massachusetts. For more information please call 617-734-2500.

Sing-Along Mary Poppins: November 24, 2007

Kids will enjoy the Sing-Along Mary Poppins on November 24, 2007 at 10:30am. The performance takes place at the Regent Theatre located at 7 Medford Street in Arlington, Massachusetts. For more information please call 781-646-4849.

200 Tubas: November 24, 2007