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EUREKA! On June 19 and 20, MIT hosts EurekaFest, an event that empowers teams of high school and college inventors. With $10,000 in funding from the Lemelson-MIT Program, each group has seven months to develop a prototype during the school year, then they present their inventions at EurekaFest and brainstorm with their peers. 77 Massachusetts Ave., Building 10-110; lemelson.mit.edu/events LAtin MovEs Like the weather, relations between the US and Cuba are warming, but Michelle Wojcik, owner and director of Galeria Cubana, has long supported the island nation's arts scene. From May 1 to 31, the gallery showcases the watercolors and mixed-media works of leading contemporary Cuban artist Luis Rodriguez Noa, whose art is inspired by everyday life in central Havana. 460 Harrison Ave., 617-292-2822; lagaleriacubana.com photography by Mitch Weiss (de la garza); seth olenick (Meyers); courtesy of eurekafest (eurekafest) The simple act of walking takes on layers of new meaning in the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum's exhibition "Walking Sculpture 1967–2015," exploring the social, political, economic, and artistic signifcance of this commonplace activity. Michelangelo Pistoletto's 1967 performance Walking Sculpture, in which he rolled a sphere constructed of newspapers throughout Turin, Italy, was the main inspiration for the exhibit, curated by assistant curator Lexi Lee Sullivan. Hannah Barco, Bruce Nauman, and Joachim Koester are among the artists represented. May 9–September 13. 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, 781-259-3616; decordova.org Second Act Former WCVB-TV anChor Bianca de la Garza CoVers her BiggesT sTory yeT: CreaTing her oWn TV shoW. What does an Emmy Award – winning television news anchor do after a 17-year career? If you're WCVB alum Bianca de la Garza, you step right back in front of the camera—only this t ime at t he reins of your ow n product ion compa ny, Lucky Gal Productions. De la Garza is the host of Bianca Unanchored, a new half-hour late-night Saturday show covering fashion (a recent segment on the Academy Awards featured Boston st ylist Gretchen Mona ha n), hea lt h (de la Ga rza worked out with members of the Boston Red Sox), beauty, entertainment, local getaways, and more. "I started to create a show I wanted to watch t hat I d id n't see loca l ly," says de la Ga r za , who tea med up w it h Embassy Row, which a lso produces A ndy Cohen's Watch What Happens Live on Bravo. "Viewers wanted more lifestyle, fashion, and entertainment." While she can't choose one g uest a s her favor ite (Cohen a nd chef Rocco DiSpirito were recently on the show), de la Garza admits that she does have "a special place" for Boston-born Dancing with the Stars host Tom Bergeron. "This is a female-owned com- pany," she says. "I want other women to go after their dreams. T here is no secur it y in comfor t. It 's bor ing." 11:30 pm on WCVB. biancadelagarza.com Walk This Way on screen on stage Everyone's favorite Red Sox fan and New Hampshire native, Seth Meyers, is back onstage at the Mohegan Sun Arena on May 2. The Emmy Award–winning Saturday Night Live alum and current Late Night with Seth Meyers host will perform his stand-up comedy routine. Meyers anchored SNL's popular "Weekend Update" for eight years, two of them with Boston native Amy Poehler. He also served as one of the show's head writers for nine years, penning many popular sketches, including those with Tina Fey as Sarah Palin and one with him as a long-suffering Sox fan alongside Matt Damon. At the Mohegan Sun show, everything from pop culture to politics will be on the table. Update your weekend plans: This is one not to miss. 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, CT, 888-226- 7711; mohegansun.com stAnD-UP GUY 52 bOSTONCOMMON-MaGazINE.COM CulTure spotlight