Hosted by Anthony Scaramucci - former White House Director of Communications, Wall Street financier and founder of SkyBridge Capital and Katty Kay, the award-winning broadcaster and BBC US Special Correspondent, The Rest Is Politics: US takes listeners inside the inner circles of the White House and Washington power. Drawing on Anthony’s first-hand experience at the heart of American politics and Katty’s nearly 30 years covering the United States, the show goes beyond the headlines to unpack the personalities, policy battles and cultural forces shaping America’s future. From presidential campaigns and foreign policy flashpoints to the realities of life inside Trump’s White House, The Rest Is Politics: US offers sharp, informed and accessible analysis of the world’s most powerful country and the impact its politics has on the global stage.

The Wilbur

The Gathering is an evening length performance experience that brings communities together through the joy, power, and history of Street and Club dance. Weaving live DJ sets, poetry, storytelling, and movement, the work creates an immersive environment where rhythm, memory, and shared presence take center stage. Rooted in African Diasporic social dance traditions, The Gathering honors the cultural spaces where these forms were born, including family gatherings, clubs, parks, basements, basketball courts, and outdoor cyphers. For this performance, the Julie Ince Thompson theater is intentionally reimagined as a communal space, cultivating the same energy, freedom, and connection found in those original gathering places. The audience is not just watching; they are part of the exchange. Created in collaboration with professional dance artists from New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, the work reflects intergenerational knowledge, lived experience, and collective joy. Inspired by the artist’s upbringing immersed in Hip-Hop culture in Springfield, Massachusetts, The Gathering invites audiences into a personal and communal journey through American social dance shaped by resilience, creativity, and celebration. It creates space for dancers, non-dancers, and community members to connect across differences, feel with one another, and recognize shared humanity through a celebration of community, belonging, and joy.

The Dance Complex

Waltham RiverBeat is a one-day festival celebrating the energy, creativity, and community of downtown Waltham. Held on the historic Moody Street Bridge and along the Charles River, the event brings together live music, local art, food, and river activities in the heart of the city. Enjoy two stages of live music throughout the day, a curated marketplace featuring local makers and artists, and a wide selection of multicultural food vendors. On the river, there will be canoe races hosted by Charles River Canoe &amp; Kayak (Paddle Boston) and historical paddling tours led by the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association Norumbega Chapter. The Waltham Land Trust will also offer educational and historic walking tours highlighting the area’s natural and cultural history. RiverBeat is free and open to all. Come experience the music, the river, and the spirit of Waltham all in one place. Please visit our website for more information: <a href="https://walthamriverbeat.com/">https://walthamriverbeat.com/</a>

Moody Street Bridge

Union Comedy is Boston’s hub for longform improv—an artist-run theater created by performers who are passionate about the craft and serious about making you laugh. 5PM The Jam opens the stage to everyone—whether you’ve got years of experience or you’re trying improv for the very first time. Toss your name in the bucket before the show for a chance to play, or just sit back and enjoy the chaos from the audience. Every last Sunday of the month, The Jam is reserved for women only. This show is FREE. 7PM Cagematch is a live improv showdown where two indie teams go head to head and the audience decides who advances. Teams battle for laughs, bragging rights, and the right to return the following week. This show is $15. Transportation: Somerville Ave has free 2-hour street parking, the 83/87 bus stops right outside, and there is a blue bike station across the street. We are 0.6 miles from Porter Square Station (Red Line) and 1 mile from Union Square Station (Green Line).

Union Comedy

Eat, drink, and be “Irie” at Boston’s hottest summer festival! The 12th Annual Boston JerkFest returns July 10–12, 2026, at the Harvard Athletic Complex at the Ohiri Soccer Field, 95 North Harvard Street, Allston, MA for a three-day celebration of Caribbean food, music, and culture. This multiple-award winning event was recently named top Caribbean event in Boston by <a href="http://jamaicans.com/">Jamaicans.com</a>, It was also named Boston’s Best Food Festival by Boston Magazine, and recognized by Zagat as a Top 10 Summer Food Festival, this family-friendly outdoor event showcases authentic Jamaican jerk cuisine, Caribbean flavors, craft beverages, local vendors, and live performances. The weekend kicks off Friday night (21+) with the Rum &amp; Brew Tasting and Concert, featuring top breweries, distilleries, Caribbean-inspired cocktails, and live soca music. On Saturday, the Caribbean Foodie Festival takes center stage with signature events like the Jerk Cook-Off, Seafood Throwdown, sustainable chef demos, live music, and a Kids &amp; Culture Zone. Sunday closes out the weekend with a FREE Community Day – Community Soccer Fever, bringing together food, culture, and outdoor activities in a relaxed, family-friendly setting on Harvard’s professional soccer field.. Come for the bold flavors of jerk cuisine—featuring Scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, and allspice—and stay for a full weekend of culture, community, and celebration.

Harvard Athletic Complex

DRAG FANDOM GRAB YOUR CLACK FANS… IT’S TIME FOR A LOW CRINGE TOLERANCE PRIDE!!!!!! During the day, we will have a FREE convention-style dealers den, featuring dozens of artists and vendors, indie game devs showing their games, crafts, games, photo ops, and a cringe but free open stage! At sunset, we’ll transition over into our mainstage drag show, “Oh, For The Love Of Cringe!”, a theatrical, over-the-top, reference filled, ode to everything we love, and everything we stand for as Boston’s premiere internet-poisoned drag show production team, Low Cringe Tolerance. Featuring the talent of: <ul><li>Nova’s Art</li><li>Seoul Daddy</li><li>Huli Jing</li><li>Nani</li><li>Rocco Rosé</li><li>Semi Sweet</li><li>Alexis Is</li><li>MT Hart</li></ul>&amp; Hosted as always, by Shean King &amp; Ladyboy George. Saturday, June 27th, market from 2pm-7pm, drag show from 8:00pm-10pm. Both events are 18+, and evening drag show tickets are $20. Hosted at Spontaneous Celebrations, 45 Danforth Street, Jamaica Plain. No alcohol will be served, but soft drinks will be available for purchase. Cosplay welcome/encouraged!!!!! YAY YIPPEE TEE HEE!!!!!! SEE YOU THERE!

Spontaneous Celebrations

🌈 You bettah werk! The Big Gay Bazaar is our 1st ever LGBTQ+ themed event, celebrating Pride Month!  🎪 4 performances • Iconic DJ Sets • 100+ curated local LGBTQ+ vendors • Boston's largest outdoor dining courtyard • FREE ADMISSION   ✨ Experience queer joy &amp; fierce community energy in a radiant, supportive atmosphere. Fabulous shopping next to a stage packed with decadence, drama, &amp; dazzling drag. We might even lip sync for our lives! 🎤 👉 Thurs. June 11, 5-10pm. Hosted by @notchbrewing at the @charlesriverspeedway (525 Western Ave Boston MA 02135) 🤡 🦋 Produced by your favorite gay clown &amp; Mistress of Ceremonies @lexiebutterflyvintage !  👑 Drag queens/kings &amp; queer entertainers, please fill out our application to join the fun! <a href="https://tinyurl.com/bdfz4a8z">https://tinyurl.com/bdfz4a8z</a> *** Features *** 🎟️ FREE Admission, 18+. Please tip performers! 🪩 Performance Schedule:  ✨ DJ &amp; Co-Hosting @thesammimiammi  Drag • 6pm @thesheanking • 7pm @lrvshowgirl • 8pm @thesammimiami  Lady Gaga Tribute  • 9pm @sunbear1000 ✨ DJ &amp; Co-Hosting @thesammimiammi  ✂️👗 Experience Room: Paper doll workshop + community art project with @cspringerillo 🍽️ 🥤Concessions: 🍻🛍️ Sip ‘n Shop - carry @notchbrewing beverages around while browsing! 🚐 Trucks - @bonetownburgers 🍔🍟, @frios_southboston7 🍧, @tandoorandcurryonwheels 🍛,  🏬 Stalls - @dosmanoskitchen 🫓, @pizzaprojectboston 🍕🥗, @linger.boston 🍵 ☕️🥪🥃/ @weitogopopup 🍜🍚🍗, @the.koji.club 🍙🍶 🐕 Pets: you + your baby can eat outside &amp; shop together inside! 🌝 Afterwards, stop by our store @thebrightonemporium : 60+ more vendors, 5-min. walk away. 406 Western Ave 02135, open until 10pm during the Night Bazaar! Directions: <a href="https://tr.ee/RM5be0">https://tr.ee/RM5be0</a> *** Info *** 📆 Date: Thurs. June 11 2026 ⏰ Time: 5-10pm 📍Address: 525 Western Ave. Boston MA 02135 🗺️ Location: @charlesriverspeedway complex 🐎 - 7 restaurants, indoor taproom, Boston's largest outdoor dining courtyard, big event hall (@garagebevents ) &amp; a small one (annex) ☔ Weather: indoor &amp; outdoor areas, rain or shine *** Getting There *** 🚲 Bike: racks out front 🚌 Bus: 70, 86 🚅 Commuter Rail: @boston_landing station, zone 1A (same $ as the T) 🚗 Drive: right by the highway! 🅿️ Parking:  FREE: Speedway front lot, next door behind 495 Western Ave, or 1245 Soldiers Fld Rd over footbridge  $10 Spot Hero app across the street 500 Western Ave  $5 validation @fidopizzaboston / @parkbagelry, garage behind 280 Western Ave  ♿️ Wheelchair Accessible *** Vendors *** 🖋️ Applications: <a href="https://linktr.ee/thebrightonbazaar">https://linktr.ee/thebrightonbazaar</a>  🎪 Vendor List: TBA *** Credits *** 🖼️ Poster by @kestropstudio , find them online at <a href="https://kateestrop.com/">https://kateestrop.com/</a> and see their booth at the market!

The Charles River Speedway

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.