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Weekend Picks: Modern Dance, Female Vocalists, Sports History

June Wulff, arts writer for The Boston Globe, shares her ideas for some weekend excursions.

Weekend Pick #1: Modern Dance Meets Family History

What:The Radio Show,” a dance performance by Kyle Abraham: Abraham.in.Motion

When: Friday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 17 at 8 p.m.

Where: Institute of Contemporary Art

How much: $36 ICA members, $40 non-members

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Weekend Pick #2: Female Vocalist Night

What: Chick Singer Night

When:  Saturday, Nov. 17 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Johnny D’s in Davis Square, Somerville

How much: $10 at the door

Weekend Pick #3: Test Your Sports History Knowledge

The Charles River Speedway opened to the public in1899 along the Charles River in Brighton. The Speedway became the leased home of the Metropolitan Driving Club until the late 1950s when the lease terminated and it was turned into a general recreation area. (Boston Public Library/Flickr)

The Charles River Speedway opened to the public in1899 along the Charles River in Brighton. The Speedway became the leased home of the Metropolitan Driving Club until the late 1950s when the lease terminated and it was turned into a general recreation area. (Boston Public Library/Flickr)

What: Sports Temples of Boston” exhibit

When: Through May 31, 2013

Where: The Johnson Lobby at the Boston Public Library’s Copley Square branch

How much: Free

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