What's On This Weekend: Fundraisers for Local Organizations and More

Wondering what to do this weekend? There are a couple major fundraisers for seriously wonderful local organizations. And if you want to get out of the neighborhood, we've got a few family-friendly suggestions.

1. 
Where/When: Saturday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at the in Charlestown
Why Go: Special Townies provides families of children with disabilities with wonderful and free services, like . Plus, you'll have the chance to win cool stuff and dance to some Motown.
Pricing: $20 

2. 
Where/When: Friday, May 13 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the in Charlestown
Why Go: A silent auction, raffle items, and a 50/50 raffle! 
Pricing:  $25 in advance, $30 at the door, or $200 for a table of 10

3. Where/When: Friday, May 13 at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Paramount Black Box Theater in Boston
Why Go: The wondrous, other-worldly "sensory gardens" of Farfalle bring together theatre and contemporary art and technology—at the centerpiece of Farfalle is a special sensor-covered CCC (or “Children Cheering Carpet”) which interacts with dancers and the audience in real, enchanted time.

Pricing: $25

4. 
Where/When: Sunday, May 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. near the  on the Esplanade in Boston

Why Go: Free, family-friendly events outside on a (hopefully) beautiful spring day!
Pricing: Absolutely free

5. ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL LAMP
Where/When:  Friday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 15 at 3:00 p.m. at Wheelock Family Theater in Boston
Why Go: Adventure awaits the downtrodden Aladdin. When he’s tricked by a mysterious magician into stealing an old lamp from a dark and hidden cave, Aladdin discovers a magnificent genie, powerful enough to grant his every wish. Aladdin must overcome false friends, enchanted dreams, and the lure of sorcery to win the heart of his beloved Princess Badroulbadour.
Pricing: $20-$30

6. AUDITIONS FOR BOSTON CHILDREN'S CHORUS 
Where/When: Friday, May 13 at 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday May 14 and 15 at 10 a.m. at Boston Children's Chorus Central in Boston's South End
Why Go: Kids ages 7-18 can audition to join this well-respected chorus. Submit a free audition application first.
Pricing: Free