January 24-26

Boston is buzzing this weekend! From vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations to captivating performances, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Discover the top things to do this weekend in Boston below.

 

 

Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland complete with an artisan marketplace, live performances, a life-size ice castle, and so much more, at the Winter Fest. Get your friends together and experience the thrill of iceless curling at Snowport. It's not too late to enjoy holiday lights in Boston. Discover the hatchling lighting installations while strolling through the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Explore more seasonal events below.

Slopeside at Harpoon Jan 23

Come snow tubing at the Harpoon Brewery! Artificial Ice Events’ Stack Box Snow Slide utilizes strategically stacked shipping containers, a proprietary beam system, decking, railings and custom staircases to create the ULTIMATE snowy summit. There will be 3 lanes of snow tubing…

Curling at Seaport Jan 23

Come visit Snowport's iceless curling lanes brought to you by The curling lanes will be open from November 8th - February 28th. Monday-Thursday: 3-8pm, Friday-Saturday: 11am-9pm, Sunday: 11am-8pm Each time slot booking will provide you with 1 curling lane reservation for a group…

Hatchlings Jan 23

Created by interdisciplinary design team Studio HHH, Hatchlings provide Boston’s residents and visitors with an experiential destination during the coldest months of the year. This creative activation was selected as the winning design from the Greenway Conservancy’s 2023 Request…

Winter Wonderland at Big Night Live Jan 23

Step into a holiday-inspired escape at Winter Wonderland Boston! Open seven days a week, this enchanting space offers an unforgettable seasonal experience featuring weekly themed events, festive drinks, seasonal bites, and more. Plan your visit to enjoy a magical atmosphere…

Winter Fest Jan 24
  • Hood Park, Charlestown

This season, Winter Fest debuts at Hood Park in Charlestown, transforming two acres into a stunning winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, immersive experiences, and festive cheer. Winter Fest is Boston’s largest immersive winter festival of its kind, and features…

Lunar & Chinese New Year

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Although not until January 29th, Chinese New Year celebrations kick off this weekend in Boston! Indulge in authentic Hunan cuisine featuring a special menu and exclusive Baijiu cocktails at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen. Support Asian-owned businesses and shop popular Chinese goods at the Chinese New Year Pop-Up Market. Experience the magic of oolong tea this Lunar New Year with Broken Cup Teahouse! Browse Lunar New Year events below.

Chinese New Year at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen Jan 24

Sumiao Hunan Kitchen, the Kendall Square hot spot renowned for its bold and authentic Hunan cuisine, is welcoming the Year of the Snake with a line-up of brand new dishes to celebrate this cultural tradition. Carefully curated by Executive Chef Ken Zhang, this vibrant special…

Chinese New Year Pop-up Market Jan 24
  • China Trade Center
  • Recurring daily

Shop popular Chinese goodies and merch, flowers, and decorations at the Chinese New Year Pop-up Market from January 24-28, 2025. The pop-up store is inside the China Trade Center, across from the Chinatown Orange Line stop and CVS.

Lunar New Year Tea Ceremony Jan 25
  • Loring-Greenough House

We are delighted to welcome back Broken Cup Teahouse, an independent woman-owned business from Cambridge, MA, for our second, Lunar New Year Weekend celebration, offering a tea seminar and tasting. You will get to hear about the history of tea’s origins, taste through three…

Food, Beer, & Wine

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Enjoy a free wine tasting experience at The Urban Grape this Saturday. Explore Boston's rich history and vibrant beer scene with a unique experience that combines a guided Freedom Trail walk with an all-inclusive lunch and beer tasting at a local brewery. Cozy up in Après @ Deck 12's heated rooftop and take in stunning city views while savoring delicious bites from their all-new Après menu. See more food, wine, & beer events below.

Après @ Deck 12 Jan 23

Deck 12 at YOTEL Boston in the Seaport District has transformed their heated rooftop for the season with gondolas, chair lifts, and ski-themed Adirondack chairs, inviting one and all to Apres @ Deck 12! In addition to the colorful Instagram and holiday card-worthy decor, the…

Free Wine Tasting at The Urban Grape Jan 23

Join us for The After Brunch from 2-5PM at The Urban Grape in Boston for a free wine tasting experience. At The Urban Grape, we live and breathe one fundamental principle: learning about wine should be fun! Join us each week in the South End as we introduce you to groundbreaking…

Freedom Trail: History Tour & Brewery Taste Jan 24

Visit the Freedom Trail in Downtown Boston with an expert guide, then enjoy an all-inclusive beer tasting and lunch of Boston favorites at a local brewery. A unique partnership between two local businesses—Hub Town Tours and Democracy Brewing—this 2.5-hour "Tour & Taste"…

Sip & Sculpt Jan 24

Whether you're new to pottery or looking for an evening out, this class is perfect for you! Join us for this inclusive, beginner-friendly pottery class at The Bosworth! Our expert host will cover all the basics, and with step-by-step instructions, you'll learn to hand build a…

Hands-On: Lasagna Jan 24

It’s time to get your hands messy! In our hands-on format, you’ll be diving right in and making our dish with ingredients prepared by our Eataly kitchens. Our Scuola Chef will prepare a curated antipasto for you to taste in the class. You then get to enjoy your culinary creation…

The Chocolate Expo Jan 25
  • Shriners Auditorium

The Chocolate Expo, one of America's largest chocolate events, will be returning to the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA, on Saturday, January 25th, and Sunday, January 26th, 10am-6pm, for a pre-Valentine's Day festival with about 90 local and regional vendors offering…

Theater & Dance

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Experience the magic of Peter Pan in a thrilling new adaptation of the beloved musical. Explore family dynamics and faith amidst 1950s Brooklyn with Crumbs from the Table of Joy playing this weekend at Lyric Stage Company of Boston. Find more Theater & Dance performances happening this weekend below.

Ain't No Mo' Jan 23

See this 2023 Tony Nominee for Best Play! “The powers that be have reassured me there’s room for everyone” declares Miss Peaches, the drag queen flight attendant tasked with welcoming the entire Black population of the United States to Gate 1619 for a free one-way flight back to…

Crumbs From the Table of Joy Jan 23

Adrift in Brooklyn during the racially charged 1950s, two teenage sisters Ernestine and Ermina live with their devout, recently widowed father, Godfrey, who follows the teachings of spiritual leader Father Divine. Almost to the point of obsession, Godfrey’s staunch beliefs cause…

Peter Pan Jan 23

This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro. The adventure…

Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical Jan 25

Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations…

Find concerts happening this weekend in Boston below.

Dafnis Prieto Sí o Sí Quartet Jan 24
  • Berklee Performance Center

Cuban-born drummer Dafnis Prieto returns to Celebrity Series with his dynamic Sí o Sí Quartet. Prieto—a Grammy Award winner and MacArthur Fellow—is known for blending Cuban percussion instrumentation, rhythms, and textures with the classic jazz drum kit, providing a distinctive…

Jamie Barton, Matthew Lipman, & Tamar Sanikidze Jan 25
  • NEC’s Jordan Hall

In a Celebrity Series first, the thrilling combination of a mezzo-soprano, a violist, and a pianist share the stage for a program featuring Romantic-era classics and culminating in the Boston premiere of a Celebrity Series co-commission by Joel Thompson written for the ensemble…

Magic City Hippies Jan 25

After a long year busking in the sun-drench ed, sin-ridden streets of Miami, Robby Hunter found himself being gently pushed farther down his path towards musical greatness. Moving bodies on the sidewalk with his one-man-ba nd setup, Robby had been serenading the local co-eds for…

Yamato: The Drummers of Japan Jan 25
  • Berklee Performance Center

Yamato’s new show, Hito no Chikara (The Power of Human Strength), is a thrilling, high-energy interpretation of the centuries-old Japanese taiko tradition that incorporates over 40 drums along with bronze cymbals, vocals, and bamboo flutes, showcasing virtuosity, strength…

Community Chamber Concert in Cambridge Jan 26
  • First Church, Cambridge

Join us for a free community concert at First Church, Cambridge on January 26, 2025 Jenny Ahn and Ala Jojatu, violins Cathy Basrak, viola Christine Lee, cello KORNGOLD String Quartet No. 2 in E-flat, Op. 26 BEETHOVEN String Quartet No. 7 in F, Op. 59, No. 1, Razumovsky

Family Friendly

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Experience winter magic at Boston Children's Museum with Snowmazing featuring a sock skating rink, character meet & greets with Jack Frost and friends, a winter workshop, and more. Witness the mesmerizing motion of Bernie Zubrowski's kinetic sculptures at the Boston Children's Museum's Menagerie of Movement exhibit. Discover more family friendly activities below.

Harry Potter™: The Exhibition Jan 23

Celebrate some of your favorite moments, authentic props and costumes, characters, and locations from the extended Harry Potter universe. With iconic moments and magical creatures, you can explore the stories from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts™ film series and Harry…

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Jan 23

Your Ticket Aboard Titanic Awaits. Experience the wonder and tragedy of the world’s most famous ocean-liner, RMS Titanic. Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition anchors in Boston this fall for a limited time at The Castle at Park Plaza. Viewed by more than 35 million people worldwide…

MassDestruction: Combat Robotics! Jan 25
  • The Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, Waltham

Third time is the charm, as MassDestruction returns once again Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation to bring you an entire day of mechanized mayhem! Expect to see Boston’s brightest put their metal to the metal as we clash 3lb and 1lb robots! MassDestruction brings you…

From holiday tree lightings to festive hotel packages, much-anticipated annual performances, exciting celebrations, and more, we've gathered our list of the top family activities…

Museums & Exhibitions

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Encounter 17 captivating artworks displayed throughout the streets of Downtown Boston as part of this year's Outdoor Winter Art Exhibition. Experience a haven for sweet cravings at the Museum of Ice Cream. Dive into a world of wonder and challenge your senses at the recently opened Museum of Illusions. See more museum events and recently opened exhibits below.

Winteractive Jan 23

Check out Winteractive, Downtown Boston’s Outdoor Winter Art Exhibition! Winteractive is a free, walkable art experience featuring 17 artworks and interactive play elements, presented by the Downtown Boston Alliance. Inspired by the vibrant winter festivals and art exhibitions of…

Museum of Ice Cream Jan 23

Dive into a sweet adventure at the Museum of Ice Cream! The MOIC features over 14 interactive rooms, a café offering one-of-kind sweet cocktails and desserts, and best of all, unlimited ice cream! This museum is suitable for visitors of all ages!

Museum of Illusions Boston Jan 23

Museum of Illusions is excited to announce the opening of its highly anticipated Boston location! The Museum offers a mind-bending experience for visitors of all ages. Their interactive museum exhibits blend art and science to create optical illusions that explore and challenge…

Charles Atlas: About Time Jan 23

Charles Atlas: About Time is the first U.S. museum survey of the pioneering interdisciplinary artist Charles Atlas (b. 1949 in St. Louis). Spanning 50 years of work, this retrospective is conceived as an immersive environment for the visitor, featuring several monumental…

Joana Choumali: Languages of West African Marketplaces Jan 25

Explore the complex and multinational economy of secondhand T-shirts through the vibrant mixed-media photographs of award-winning Ivorian artist Joana Choumali. Joana Choumali: Languages of West African Marketplaces showcases 12 life-size hand-quilted and embroidered portraits of…

Home to world-renowned museums, storied sports stadiums, star-studded concert venues, and distinguished performance theaters, you'll find what you're looking for in Boston.

Get ready to laugh until your belly aches! Explore Boston's top comedy shows happening this weekend below.

The NXT Show Jan 26

The freshest faces in Boston comedy, the NXT Cast brings you their brand new, all-improv show every Sunday and Wednesday night at 8:00pm. With scenes inspired by audience suggestions, no two shows are ever the same. Performing a blend of classic and cutting-edge improv…

The Main Stage Show Jan 23

For over 25 years, audiences have gone crazy for Improv Asylum’s blend of improv and sketch comedy. Sit back, relax and watch our performers take to the stage to create fast-paced, hilarious scenes inspired by audience suggestions. Find out why we’ve been repeatedly named…

Dirty Disney Jan 24

Dirty Disney is a show for adults you can bring your inner child to! Nothing is sacred in this irreverent send-up of all the classics you remember. Dictated by your suggestions each show is a whole new world... of laughs! We guarantee you'll leave the show humming your favorites…

Comedy Showcase Jan 24

Welcome to the Comedy Showcase happening Upstairs at Bow Market! Get ready to laugh your socks off - join us at Bow Market for a night filled with hilarious stand-up comedy performances. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have a great time with friends and enjoy some top-notch…

STANDUPROV Jan 25

Standuprov is a comedic collision that blends comedy's two most popular—yet wildly different—forms, stand-up and improv! The name says it all, really. (Like, literally.) Here's how it works: Standuprov's first act will feature stand-up comedians delivering some truly hysterical…

Comedy Party @ Democracy Brewing Jan 25
  • Democracy Brewing
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday

Every weekend, Comedy Party hosts a stand-up showcase for the people in a comfortable, intimate venue in the heart of downtown Boston. For over 5 years, we've been keeping local comedy fun, affordable, and—most importantly—funny, and Democracy Brewing is one of our favorite…

Boston’s comedy scene is no laughing matter! From classic comedy clubs to underground venues, Boston has a wide variety of options for anyone looking for a good laugh.

Dive into sports action this weekend! Find upcoming sporting events below.

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