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Uncle Yak and his Magic Comeback at the Boston Fringe FestivalWhat happens when a comedy magician attempts a comeback after fifteen years of “regular life”? You get Uncle Yak, an award-winning magician with quick wit, jaw-dropping illusions, and just enough mischief to keep you guessing. Once a beloved performer across the Northeast, Uncle Yak returns to the stage after years of PTA meetings, office coffee pods, and whatever else passes for adulthood. His new PG-13 show is a celebration of chance, persistence, and the joy of the unexpected. Is he too old? Have his magical powers dried up? Was he ever any good? Find out as Uncle Yak wrestles with rust, relevance, and ridiculousness as he attempts the impossible: a comeback no one asked for, but all will enjoy.

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Uncle Yak and his Magic Comeback   at the Boston Fringe FestivalWhat happens when a comedy magician attempts a comeback after...

Uncle Yak and his Magic Comeback - at the Boston Fringe Festival

Uncle Yak and his Magic Comeback at the Boston Fringe Festival
What happens when a comedy magician attempts a comeback after fifteen years of “regular life”? You get Uncle Yak, an award-winning magician with quick wit, jaw-dropping illusions, and just enough mischief to keep you guessing. Once a beloved performer across the Northeast, Uncle Yak returns to the stage after years of PTA meetings, office coffee pods, and whatever else passes for adulthood. His new PG-13 show is a celebration of chance, persistence, and the joy of the unexpected. Is he too old? Have his magical powers dried up? Was he ever any good? Find out as Uncle Yak wrestles with rust, relevance, and ridiculousness as he attempts the impossible: a comeback no one asked for, but all will enjoy.
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Uncle Yak and his Magic Comeback at the Boston Fringe Festival
What happens when a comedy magician attempts a comeback after fifteen years of “regular life”? You get Uncle Yak, an award-winning magician with quick wit, jaw-dropping illusions, and just enough mischief to keep you guessing. Once a beloved performer across the Northeast, Uncle Yak returns to the stage after years of PTA meetings, office coffee pods, and whatever else passes for adulthood. His new PG-13 show is a celebration of chance, persistence, and the joy of the unexpected. Is he too old? Have his magical powers dried up? Was he ever any good? Find out as Uncle Yak wrestles with rust, relevance, and ridiculousness as he attempts the impossible: a comeback no one asked for, but all will enjoy.
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If you're reading this, you have a pelvic floor; you'll leave this brisk comedy knowing why it matters.&nbsp;
When an uptight comedian seeks help for some diffuse midsection issues, she learns how little she knows about her body’s most basic functions – in spite of her OB/GYN father! Veltman shares it all in this raw and ridiculous extravaganza featuring unhinged characters, music, videos, and a medically unsanctioned chart.
“As fearless as it is funny” (<a href="https://fringereview.co.uk/review/edinburgh-fringe/2025/psa-pelvic-service-announcement/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FringeReview</a>). Winner, Best Musical Comedy, United Solo Off-Broadway. Official Selection Edinburgh Fringe, San Diego Int'l Fringe, Tucson Fringe, CoHo ClownFest (Portland, Oregon), SF Fringe, BingeFringe at Santa Monica Playhouse, NYC Fringe, and SoloFest at the Whitefire Theatre.Additional performances: 9:15 pm, Friday, May 15 and 7:05 pm, Sunday, May 17

Local Event: PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement, a comedy about pelvic floor health, at Boston Fringe

PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement, a comedy...

If you're reading this, you have a pelvic floor; you'll leave this brisk comedy knowing why it matters. 
When an uptight...

PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement, a comedy about pelvic floor health, at Boston Fringe

Porter Square Books: Boston Edition

Join New Normal Boston on Tuesday, May 12th at Porter Square Books - Seaport Edition for Laughs for LUCE, a comedy fundraiser for the Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts.
This is the second in New Normal's "Laugh Hard, F*** ICE" show series, pairing comedy with crucial fundraising in collaboration with Boston-area independent bookstores.
The May edition features comedy from:
<ul><li>Mark Antonio (Impostor Syndrome Comedy)</li><li>Steph Dalwin (Boston AAPI Festival)</li><li>Amma Marfo (Black Women in Comedy Festival)</li><li>Hernan Sanchez (Magnet Theater)</li><li>Evan Valentine (JP Speakeasy)</li><li>Cynthia X. Wang (Boston AAPI Festival)</li></ul>
Can't join us live? There's also a "ticket" option to donate to LUCE in our absence. Even if you can't support the comics onstage, we encourage you to support the important work that LUCE is doing in our community.

Local Event: Laughs for LUCE

Laughs for LUCE

Join New Normal Boston on Tuesday, May 12th at Porter Square Books - Seaport Edition for Laughs for LUCE, a comedy fundraiser...

Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel

<h2>Bearing Witness: What Hospice Teaches Us About Compassion, Community, and Care</h2>
<h4>With Keynote Speaker: Dr.&nbsp;Katherine Gergen Barnett</h4>
Join Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett, family medicine physician, nationally recognized health equity leader, and trusted voice on the future of American health care, for a powerful and reflective talk on what hospice teaches us about caring for one another when it matters most. Drawing on decades of leadership in whole-person care, equity, and health system reform, as well as her personal experience with Good Shepherd Community Care during her father, Commentator and former White House Communications Director,&nbsp;David Gergen's&nbsp;final year, Dr. Gergen Barnett will explore how compassion, trust, and community can transform the patient and family experience and guide us toward a more humane and just health care system.

Local Event: Good Shepherd Institute Dinner: Bearing Witness

Newton

Good Shepherd Institute Dinner: Bearing Witness

Bearing Witness: What Hospice Teaches Us About Compassion, Community, and Care
With Keynote Speaker: Dr. Katherine Gergen...

The First Baptist Church of Medford, Mass

Improbable Beasts Bass Clarinet Ensemble, with special guests Solon Gordon (piano) and Meryl Summers (bassoon)
The Improbable Beasts bass clarinet ensemble, with special guests Meryl Summers(bassoon) and Solon Gordon (piano) present “We Rise,” a program of music about coming together in the midst of adversity, and rising up in community.
Beasts director Jonathan Russell will be joined by pianist Solon Gordon and bassoonist Meryl Summers in his compositional response to the dislocations and disruptions of our current moment called “We Reflect, We Grieve, We Rise.” 
After this, the Beasts present two more of Russell’s original compositions and close with a rousing rendition of the African American Spiritual and protest song “Down by the Riverside.” 
Come join the Beasts for a memorable afternoon of moving and rousing music.

Local Event: We Rise

We Rise

Improbable Beasts Bass Clarinet Ensemble, with special guests Solon Gordon (piano) and Meryl Summers (bassoon)
The Improbable...

Malden Senior Center

🌏✨ 2026 AAPI Heritage Celebration ✨🌏 The Untold Stories of Asian Americans &amp; Immigrant Journeys
Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating culture, identity, and powerful personal stories from our diverse community 💬
🎤 Panel Speakers: Ricardo “Rick” Wong (Cuba/China/Spain) Natalie IP (Hong Kong) Brian Lim (China/Cambodia) Tanu Phoenix (India) Haley Chuor (China/Vietnam)
🌟 What to expect: • Hear meaningful, real-life immigrant journeys • Enjoy cultural performances • Explore cultural artifacts on display • Sample delicious ethnic treats
📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Malden Senior/Teen Center 7 Washington St, Malden, MA
🎟️ Register here: <a href="https://bit.ly/402gNXF" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/402gNXF</a>
Come celebrate, learn, and connect — all are welcome! 💛
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/aapiheritagemonth/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AAPIHeritageMonth</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/aapistories/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AAPIStories</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/communityvoices/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CommunityVoices</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/celebratediversity/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CelebrateDiversity</a>

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2026 AAPI Heritage Celebration

🌏✨ 2026 AAPI Heritage Celebration ✨🌏 The Untold Stories of Asian Americans & Immigrant Journeys
Join us for an inspiring...

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Academically adventurous students flourish at Commonwealth School, challenged by rigorous classes and supported by faculty at the top of their fields. Are you interested in applying next year? Here’s your chance to discover what makes our school so uncommon!
Join us Wednesday, May 27, from 6:30–8:00 p.m., for a <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/info-session" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virtual Information Session for Fall 2027 Admission</a>.
During this event, prospective students will have the chance to:
<ul class="rx-format-list-to-text"><li>Participate in a sample class</li><li>Preview the admissions and financial aid processes</li><li>Hear from current students and parents. </li></ul>
Parents of prospective students will also be able to connect with Commonwealth parents.
Please note that pre-registration is required for this event.
<a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/info-session" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sign up now to reserve your spot.</a>
We look forward to seeing you there!

Local Event: Commonwealth School Virtual Information Session for Fall 2027 Admission

Commonwealth School Virtual Information Session...

Academically adventurous students flourish at Commonwealth School, challenged by rigorous classes and supported by faculty at...

Commonwealth School Virtual Information Session for Fall 2027 Admission

Leaders 4 Social Civics summer leadership workshop for middle school students is now accepting applications! This engaging workshop empowers young people with civic leadership skills like writing, speaking, decision making, and innovation. Register for 1, 2, or 3 weeks. The workshop begins on June 6th!&nbsp;

Applications open for summer leadership workshop!

Leaders 4 Social Civics summer leadership workshop for middle school students is now accepting applications! This engaging workshop empowers young...

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Uncle Yak and his Magic Comeback - at the Boston Fringe Festival

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The Rockwell, 255 Elm St, Somerville, MA

Uncle Yak and his Magic Comeback - at the Boston Fringe Festival

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The Rockwell, 255 Elm St, Somerville, MA

Uncle Yak and his Magic Comeback - at the Boston Fringe Festival

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The Rockwell, 255 Elm St, Somerville, MA

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Applications open for summer leadership workshop!