Looking for a new and exciting career in the hospitality industry? Boston’s hospitality industry is booming and employers are looking to fill hundreds of open positions! Not familiar with the industry? No worries! You will have an opportunity to build professional connections…
The Harvard Square Business Association is excited to announce that the 40th annual MayFair festival will take place on the streets of Harvard Square on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Experience a jam-packed lineup of live performances, al fresco beer gardens…
Spend a Sunday afternoon at 450 Harrison Ave, and meet the artists directly. Family friendly and free event. Plenty of parking is available. SoWa Artists Guild Facebook/SoWa Artists Guild Instagram/SoWa Artists Guild
This Memorial Day Weekend, the Chelsea community and visitors from across the state can experience a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Chelsea Creek, the first naval battle of the American Revolution. Explore the SSV Ernestina-Morrissey, the…
¡El día familiar más grande de Nueva Inglaterra se llevará a cabo en el histórico Fenway Park! Más de 65 expositores, juegos interactivos para niños, exámenes de salud gratuitos, premios y mucho más. ¡No te lo pierdas!
Get ready to celebrate love and diversity at the Annual JP Community LGBTQ+ Pride Block Party! This year's event is sponsored by our local Sam Adams Brewery, and will feature live performances by Artist TBA, and drag performances by Local Queens TBA. Don't miss out on the fun…
This year's Boston Pizza Festival has free entry! Try as many pizzas as you can: Get out there and try some new slices from each pizzeria - you're sure to find something delicious! Pizza stands will be accepting pizza slice tickets that can be purchased online or at the event. We…
The annual festival showcases food, arts, crafts, immersive art experiences and multiple stages of live music, dance, poetry and theater!
Happening from July 2 - 4, 2025, Harborfest features hundreds of family-friendly activities at Boston’s most iconic landmarks, making it one of the country’s largest Fourth of July celebrations. Activities include the annual opening ceremony in Downtown Crossing, reenactments…
The annual Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts will be held July 26 and 27, 2025 at Franklin Park! Come immerse yourself in our rich Puerto Rican culture and enjoy music performances, delicious Puerto Rican food from several vendors, carnival rides, local arts & crafts…
The 10th annual Cambridge Jazz Festival will be held at Danehy Park on the afternoons of Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, 2025. The festival, which is organized by the Cambridge Jazz Foundation with support from Cambridge Arts, is free for all to attend! The Jazz Festival…
Join us during the first weekend of August to kick off the Feast season in Boston's North End with The Saint Agrippina di Mineo Feast, one of Boston's most cherished and time-honored Italian festivals. This multi-day event venerates Saint Agrippina di Mineo, a beautiful blonde…
We’re excited to announce that the 3rd Annual Ice Cream Social Family Day Rodeo is officially saddled up and riding into town! We’re servin’ up scoops and spurs, cowboy boots and Boston roots! Join us for a wild ride of live entertainment, local eats, and sweet treats at the 3rd…
Get ready for two days of music, culture, food, and community as the African Festival of Boston (AFOB) returns from August 16-17, 2025, on Boston Common. Join us for a massive multi-cultural celebration featuring the best of the African Arts and Culture. Experience the rhythms of…
Each year, the people of the North End invite you to celebrate with them as they honor their patrons, Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy, with colorful parades, religious services, strolling singers, live entertainment, and an abundance of great Italian and American food. What began in…
The Boston Arts Festival is Boston's only fine arts and live music festival that exclusively celebrates Boston-area talent. Affectionately dubbed ähts , this Family-friendly and always free event connects you with artists and craftspeople who are there to share a wide variety of…
Join Cambridge Carnival International Inc. on Sunday, September 7, 2025, for a vibrant and immersive celebration of African and Caribbean culture! Experience the excitement of live music, dazzling costumes, dynamic dance performances, and an incredible selection of food and craft…
Boston Local Food Festival is an annual celebration of the bounty and diversity of our local and regional foods. With nearly 100 farms, food vendors, activities, informational booths, cooking demonstrations, and more, there is something for the whole family! This event is a…
Join us at the Allston Village Street Fair, a multicultural festival celebrating the rich diversity of Allston-Brighton residents, as well as residents in the surrounding neighborhoods of Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and surrounding New England Areas. The Allston Village Street…
Celebrating the power of words to stimulate, agitate, unite, delight, and inspire, the Boston Book Festival presents year-round events culminating in an annual festival that promotes a culture of reading and ideas and enhances the vibrancy of our city. And stay tuned for…
The BU Art Galleries host a variety of ongoing exhibitions in three locations on the University campus focused on national and regional artistic endeavors. Tours Availability: Tuesday – Sunday (closed on holidays recognized by the school) Gallery Hours: 11 pm - 5 pm
The Bunker Hill Museum’s exhibits and dioramas tell the stories of the Battle of Bunker Hill, the construction of the Monument, and the history of the Charlestown Neighborhood. The museum is housed in the old Charlestown branch of the Boston Public Library. Guests can request…
The Commonwealth Museum brings history alive through exhibits and educational programs. Changing exhibits interpret artifacts and documents that illuminate Massachusetts history. The exhibits featured are typically focused on the work and words of men like John Hancock, Samuel…
Join Madison Brown, the John R. and Barbara Robinson Family Curatorial Fellow in Photography, to learn more about the photographic tapestries of Ivorian artist Joana Choumali. This talk is offered in conjunction with the exhibition Joana Choumali: Languages of West African…
Founded in 1791, the Massachusetts Historical Society is the nation's oldest historical society. The collections bring alive the stories of America's past through a series of changing exhibitions and public programs that are free to the public. Availability: Monday…
McMullen Museum exhibitions, more than ninety over three decades, comprise works loaned from institutions and collectors around the world. Research-driven with the aim of generating new knowledge on subjects relating to all areas of art history, exhibitions are curated by…
The MIT List Visual Arts Center offers visitors a dynamic program of temporary exhibitions in the galleries, as well as renowned permanent and public art collections located across the Institute making it an excellent location to discover unique artistic visions. Availability…
Emerson Contemporary presents MOVEMENT/S, a student-curated lens-based exhibition that explores the dynamic between motion and stillness in an ever-changing world. On view in the Media Art Gallery from April 12 through May 3, 2025. From a thematic regional call, the…
MOBA is the world's only museum dedicated to the collection, exhibition, and celebration of art that would not be welcomed to any traditional art museum. Our collection includes sincere art in which something has gone wrong in a way that results in a compelling, interesting…
The Paul S. Russell, MD Museum of Medical History and Innovation tells the rich story of Massachusetts General Hospital's two centuries of history. Visit us to learn about the hospital's important contributions to the medical field and see how these discoveries and advancements…
The Waterworks Museum interprets unique stories of the country's first metropolitan water system through exhibitions and educational programs on engineering, architecture, social history, and public health. Located along the Chestnut Hill reservoir, the Waterworks Museum…
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy today announced the commission and upcoming installation of the next Dewey Square mural from artist Jeffrey Gibson next month. Gibson, a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and of Cherokee descent, is celebrated globally for his…
This astronomical observatory owned and operated by Boston University. It's located on the roof of the College of Arts & Sciences and offers free public hours on Wednesday nights. • Although it won’t cost you a dime, you do need to obtain tickets ahead of time because there…
Old Ironsides is one of the most famous ships in the history of the United States. Learn about the legacy of the USS Constitution ship, the world's oldest commissioned warship, at the USS Constitution Museum. The museum of this historic vessel is open to the public for free…
The ICA is free for all visitors every Thursday from 5 to 9 PM. Tickets for Free Thursday Nights will be available at icaboston.org/tickets at 10 AM on that Thursday morning. Beginning May 29, in line with the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and…
The Boston Fire Museum houses some of the oldest devices used to fight fires in Boston. In addition to buckets, trumpets, and fire grenades, you will also see some of the earliest examples of fire engines – some dating back to 1793. Tour Availability: Saturday Saturday…
Boston Family Days offers all Boston school-age students (Pre-K–12) and their families the opportunity to visit nine major museums and institutions for free on the first and second Sundays of each month. For 24 months, eligible Boston students can receive FREE admission to…
Free every day (open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–5pm) and just steps away from Harvard Square, the Harvard Art Museums welcome visitors from around the corner and around the world to enjoy one of the largest and most renowned art collections in North America. Masterpieces from…
The mission of the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture is to foster curiosity and a spirit of discovery in visitors of all ages, enhancing public understanding of and appreciation for the natural world, science, and human cultures. The Harvard Museums of Science…
The 2025 season of The Lawn on D has begun! We have BIG events on tap all season that you won’t want to miss, along with live music and tasty eats and drinks from our kitchen & bar. Gates are regularly open 7 am - 11 pm Monday through Saturday and 7 am - 10:30 pm on Sunday…
The Harvard Square Business Association is excited to announce that the 40th annual MayFair festival will take place on the streets of Harvard Square on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Experience a jam-packed lineup of live performances, al fresco beer gardens…
Boston Family Days offers all Boston school-age students (Pre-K–12) and their families the opportunity to visit nine major museums and institutions for free on the first and second Sundays of each month. For 24 months, eligible Boston students can receive FREE admission to…
¡El día familiar más grande de Nueva Inglaterra se llevará a cabo en el histórico Fenway Park! Más de 65 expositores, juegos interactivos para niños, exámenes de salud gratuitos, premios y mucho más. ¡No te lo pierdas!
Happening from July 2 - 4, 2025, Harborfest features hundreds of family-friendly activities at Boston’s most iconic landmarks, making it one of the country’s largest Fourth of July celebrations. Activities include the annual opening ceremony in Downtown Crossing, reenactments…
We’re excited to announce that the 3rd Annual Ice Cream Social Family Day Rodeo is officially saddled up and riding into town! We’re servin’ up scoops and spurs, cowboy boots and Boston roots! Join us for a wild ride of live entertainment, local eats, and sweet treats at the 3rd…
Each year, the people of the North End invite you to celebrate with them as they honor their patrons, Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy, with colorful parades, religious services, strolling singers, live entertainment, and an abundance of great Italian and American food. What began in…
The Boston Arts Festival is Boston's only fine arts and live music festival that exclusively celebrates Boston-area talent. Affectionately dubbed ähts , this Family-friendly and always free event connects you with artists and craftspeople who are there to share a wide variety of…
Join us at the Allston Village Street Fair, a multicultural festival celebrating the rich diversity of Allston-Brighton residents, as well as residents in the surrounding neighborhoods of Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and surrounding New England Areas. The Allston Village Street…
With his concept of musical transcendentalism, Charles Ives paved the way for a century of experimentation in multiple modes of musical expression. CMA students explore the worlds of collage, postmodernism, and other genres of multi-layered music, including rock, jazz, funk…
Join us for an unforgettable International Jazz Day celebration featuring performances by renowned trumpeter Jason Palmer and award-winning pianist Anastassiya Petrova! Hosted by Amanda Shea, this free, family-friendly event is part of the Jazz Square initiative, honoring…
Hugh Wolff and the NEC Philharmonia close the 2024-2025 season with a concert featuring Tan Dun's Fanfare Overture , Dvořák's Cello Concerto in B Minor , and Stravinsky's Le sacre du printemps . The soloist for the Dvořák is Jonah Kernis '25, winner of the NEC Lower String…
Sheffield Chamber Players and Pao Arts Center presents “Common Ground,” an evening of music from contemporary Asian-American composers to mark AAPI Heritage Month. Compositions include recent chamber quartets by Reena Esmail, Lei Lang, Kian Ravaei, Kareem Roustom, and Paul…
Arguably J.S. Bach’s most towering achievement, Emmanuel Music rounds out the 2024-25 performance season by putting our trademark stamp on the great Mass in B Minor, a work of vocal and orchestral mastery. Completed only one year before his death, Bach himself never heard the…
The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), the nation’s premier orchestra dedicated exclusively to commissioning, performing, and recording new orchestral music, concludes its 27th season with a free concert at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, Saturday, May 4, 2025, at…
Join us for a ga(y)la celebrating queerness in music! Blanc: Automata Porter: I Hate Men from Kiss Me Kate Cain: Televangelism Poulenc: La dame de Monte-Carlo Musto: The Rose Family Moore: In My Pocket Brahms: Allegro amabile from Clarinet Sonata No. 2, op. 120 no. 2 Brahms…
Experience the glorious sounds of one of the world’s largest pipe organs at the Pipes on the Plaza organ concert at The Mother Church, featuring Alan Montgomery, interim Director of Music and Organist of the Riverside Church in New York. He will play a range of classical pieces…
After her father’s kingdom is seized by his power-hungry brother, Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee in disguise, seeking refuge in the Forest of Arden. There, they find new freedom and wisdom about love, family, community, and acceptance. Shakespeare’s lush romantic comedy As…
How does one write a history of Dutch art from the perspective of Albany, New York, a region known as Beverwijck and Rensselaerswyck in the 17th century? Engaging with Indigenous histories, the presence of Afro-Atlantic perspectives, and the ongoing impact of Dutch architecture…
Join Madison Brown, the John R. and Barbara Robinson Family Curatorial Fellow in Photography, to learn more about the photographic tapestries of Ivorian artist Joana Choumali. This talk is offered in conjunction with the exhibition Joana Choumali: Languages of West African…
Explore the history of slavery and freedom in Quincy with Kabria Baumgartner and Gabriel Raeburn as they present original research on the experiences of Black and Indigenous people who were enslaved in our community in the eighteenth century. Kabria Baumgartner writes about the…
John Quincy Adams (1767–1848) went everywhere, and he left an incredible paper trail to show for it. Go around the world with the Adams Papers editors in one history-filled night at the MHS. Visit the moments and manuscripts that cemented JQA as a statesman, a president, an…
Join us for free open-level Spanish informal conversation workshops. Bring a good vibe and a story or news to tell with these informal conversation opportunities guided by a talented BASE instructor. ¡A conversar! All levels welcome. > Los viernes, 18 y 25 de abril y el 2 de…
Join us for Spanish for Lunch! Free Open-level informal online conversation workshops at lunch time. Los viernes, entre el 18 de abril y el 16 de mayo de 2025 De 12 pm a 1 pm. All levels are welcome for these free informal Spanish conversation opportunities. Free admission, rsvp…
This tour provides an opportunity to visit and interact with the spaces that influential Black women in Cambridge inhabited during the 19th century. These historical figures include Harriet Jacobs, Charlotte Hawkins Brown, Alberta V. Scott, Pauline Hopkins, Maria Baldwin, Mary…
In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Boston Women’s Memorial, special recordings have been created for the statues of prominent women's rights advocates, enabling the statues to speak! This memorial, which is also one of the stops on the Boston Women's Heritage Trail…
Join us for free tours of the original Romanesque church (The Mother Church Original, 1894) and the Byzantine-Renaissance extension (The Mother Church Extension, 1906), which houses one of the world’s largest pipe organs. Friday: 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Saturday…
Join us for a free tour of Quincy Market's history, geography, and architecture. The guided tour occurs on Saturdays at 11am. Meet your tour guide, Linda Perlman, in front of Starbucks at 8 North Market.
The Story of Boston told on the Freedom Trail from the beginnings of the City on a hill to the haunts of rebels and rascals who shaped modern Boston. A two-hour one-man show by an expert tour guide, witty, informative and engaging. The tour is on a gratuity's basis.
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