Now that March has begun and temperatures may start inching their way up, it might be time to leave hibernation. Without any snow or slippery roads encroaching the outdoors, the only thing that may be stopping you from leaving the comfort of home is a lack of funds. Not to worry — there are plenty of events around Boston to fill your time with without spending a dime. Here are some free events this week, March 3-9, to help you take that first step towards spring.
FOR FREEDOM By just walking through Boston’s preserved historic sites, locals and tourists are immersed in America’s history. One especially important site, the Old South Meeting House, will be looking back to the Boston Massacre, which took place in the location 255 years ago. Revolutionary Spaces has teamed up with the National Parks of Boston to present a re-creation of the Town Hall event that followed the Boston Massacre, featuring participants who are present and willing. During the presentation, participants must practice their acting chops and argue topics surrounding mob violence, justice, and the rule of law through the voice of their assigned colonial character. March 5, 5:30 p.m. Free. Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St. revolutionaryspaces.org
Julia Werntz’s “Wreaths” and John Aylward’s opera film “Oblivion” will premiere at the Goethe Institut’s Contemporary Music Festival on March 6. Julia Werntz/John Aylward
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CONCERT OPERA FILM Concert films make performances re-livable and accessible, providing a front row seat without a front row ticket price. The Goethe-Institut is encouraging music lovers to support productions featuring emerging artists during their Contemporary Music Festival. Composer John Aylward’s opera film, “Oblivion,” inspired by Dante’s “Purgatorio,” will be highlighted. Julia Werntz’s compositions will be performed by violinist Biliana Voutchkova in “Wreaths,” a film commemorating the lives lost during the pandemic. March 6, 8 p.m. Free. 170 Beacon St. goethe.de
“MAYHEM” ALBUM PARTY When Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra” debuted during the Grammys, Little Monsters everywhere collectively freaked out. The debut marked the pop sensation’s return to music and was followed by the announcement of her upcoming album, “Mayhem,” set to release March 7. At Trina’s Starlite Lounge, they’re counting down until the minute, bringing in DJ Frazzo to spin pop classics until the clock strikes midnight, upon which “Mayhem” will play until the closing track. March 6-7, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. 3 Beacon St., Somerville. djfrazzo.com
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY MOVIE NIGHT March 8 is International Women’s Day, but Ula Café is inviting community members to celebrate a day earlier at their after-hours movie night. In partnership with Wanderful, a women’s travel group, Ula will be hosting a free screening of “Wadjda,” a Saudi Arabian film by Haifaa al-Mansour, the first Saudi woman to direct a feature-length picture. Watchers will follow Wadjda’s (Waad Mohammed) heartfelt story as she journeys to scrounge up the money to purchase a green bicycle that caught her eye. Those interested can reserve their seat at the event’s website. March 7, 6 p.m. Free. Ula Café, 284 Amory St, Jamaica Plain. ulacafe.com
The Guild of Boston Artists will be hosting a free “Sparking Creativity” art class for children on March 8. Guild of Boston Artists
CHILDREN’S ART CLASS If your child has reached the age where their drawings have stopped looking like scribbles, helping them develop their creative spirit may just give them the push they need to be one of the greats. At the Guild of Boston Artists’ Sparking Creativity event, children ages 5-12 can explore how artists get inspiration through a scavenger hunt of small details from paintings in the Guild’s gallery. During the second half of the night, the young artists can explore what inspires them through thumbnail sketches. Interested families should reserve their sport at the event website. Those interested can save their seat at the event’s website. March 8, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. 162 Newbury St. guildofbostonartists.org
BOOK SIGNING AT LOVESTRUCK This Sunday, Lovestruck hosts “Dragon Scales” author L.R. Lam to Brattle Street where she will be signing copies of the final installment of the series, “Emberclaw”. The event is part of the bookstore’s Meet the Author series, which brings new release writers to the location for signings, Q&A’s, and meet-and-greets. Attending the event is free, but the store requests interested parties RSVP via Eventbrite. March 9, 4-6 p.m. Free. 44 Brattle St., Cambridge. lovestruckbooks.com
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Marianna Orozco can be reached at marianna.orozco@globe.com.