Cheryl Arena and the Morningside Project at the Tiny Shed

Join Cheryl Arena and the Morningside Project for a blues performance on Sunday, August 30 at the Arlington Visitor Center. This free performance is held outdoors, weather permitting. About the Tiny Shed Arts &amp; Discovery Series The Tiny Shed Arts &amp; Discovery Series brings live music, pop-up arts and crafts workshops, art exhibits, and more to the Arlington Visitor Center every weekend from May to October. The series includes a performance by a local band every Sunday afternoon from 12:30 to 2 pm. See the latest schedule for upcoming events and performers in the series at <a href="https://ArtsArlington.org/TinyShed">https://ArtsArlington.org/TinyShed</a>. A collaboration of the Arlington Tourism &amp; Economic Development Committee and ArtsArlington, The Tiny Shed Series is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and Mirak Properties.

Arlington Visitor Center

Arlington Express at the Tiny Shed

Join Arlington Express for Brazilian jazz and fusion on Sunday, August 23 at the Arlington Visitor Center. This free performance is held outdoors, weather permitting. About the Tiny Shed Arts &amp; Discovery Series The Tiny Shed Arts &amp; Discovery Series brings live music, pop-up arts and crafts workshops, art exhibits, and more to the Arlington Visitor Center every weekend from May to October. The series includes a performance by a local band every Sunday afternoon from 12:30 to 2 pm. See the latest schedule for upcoming events and performers in the series at <a href="https://ArtsArlington.org/TinyShed">https://ArtsArlington.org/TinyShed</a>. A collaboration of the Arlington Tourism &amp; Economic Development Committee and ArtsArlington, The Tiny Shed Series is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and Mirak Properties.

Lonesome Steve and the Fugitives at the Tiny Shed

Enjoy country music from Lonesome Steve and the Fugitives on Sunday, August 16 at the Arlington Visitor Center. This free performance is held outdoors, weather permitting. About the Tiny Shed Arts &amp; Discovery Series The Tiny Shed Arts &amp; Discovery Series brings live music, pop-up arts and crafts workshops, art exhibits, and more to the Arlington Visitor Center every weekend from May to October. The series includes a performance by a local band every Sunday afternoon from 12:30 to 2 pm. See the latest schedule for upcoming events and performers in the series at <a href="https://ArtsArlington.org/TinyShed">https://ArtsArlington.org/TinyShed</a>. A collaboration of the Arlington Tourism &amp; Economic Development Committee and ArtsArlington, The Tiny Shed Series is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and Mirak Properties.

Detour Performs at the Tiny Shed

The band Detour performs pop, rock, soul and jazz on Sunday, August 9 at the Arlington Visitor Center. This free performance is held outdoors, weather permitting. About the Tiny Shed Arts &amp; Discovery Series The Tiny Shed Arts &amp; Discovery Series brings live music, pop-up arts and crafts workshops, art exhibits, and more to the Arlington Visitor Center every weekend from May to October. The series includes a performance by a local band every Sunday afternoon from 12:30 to 2 pm. See the latest schedule for upcoming events and performers in the series at <a href="https://ArtsArlington.org/TinyShed">https://ArtsArlington.org/TinyShed</a>. A collaboration of the Arlington Tourism &amp; Economic Development Committee and ArtsArlington, The Tiny Shed Series is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and Mirak Properties.

Debbie Lane and the Uncle Sam Band at the Tiny Shed

Join <a href="http://debbielanemusic.com/">Debbie Lane</a>&nbsp;and the Uncle Sam Band to enjoy jazz favorites on Sunday, August 2 at the Arlington Visitor Center. This free performance is held outdoors, weather permitting. About the Tiny Shed Arts &amp; Discovery Series The Tiny Shed Arts &amp; Discovery Series brings live music, pop-up arts and crafts workshops, art exhibits, and more to the Arlington Visitor Center every weekend from May to October. The series includes a performance by a local band every Sunday afternoon from 12:30 to 2 pm. See the latest schedule for upcoming events and performers in the series at <a href="https://ArtsArlington.org/TinyShed">https://ArtsArlington.org/TinyShed</a>. A collaboration of the Arlington Tourism &amp; Economic Development Committee and ArtsArlington, The Tiny Shed Series is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and Mirak Properties.

Latin Jazz with Cuatro Gatos: Free Tiny Shed Concert

Get ready for an amazing Latin Jazz experience with Cuatro Gatos! Join us for a fun and intimate Tiny Shed Concert. Bring your friends, enjoy the vibrant rhythms, and let the music move you. Note this free performance is held outdoors, weather permitting. About the Tiny Shed Arts &amp; Discovery Series The Tiny Shed Arts &amp; Discovery Series brings live music, pop-up arts and crafts workshops, art exhibits, and more to the Arlington Visitor Center every weekend from May to October. The series includes a performance by a local band every Sunday afternoon from 12:30 to 2 pm. See the latest schedule for upcoming events and performers in the series at https://ArtsArlington.org/TinyShed. A collaboration of the Arlington Tourism &amp; Economic Development Committee and ArtsArlington, The Tiny Shed Series is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and Mirak Properties.

Garage Band 2026 – Music-Fest and Dance Party!

Come out for free, family-friendly fun at <a href="https://artsarlington.org/garage-band/">Garage Band 2026</a>, the <a href="https://arlingtonporchfest.org/">Arlington Porchfest</a> after-party. Somerville band Lunatic Neighbor will play a danceable mix of soul, R&amp;B, and pop music. Kid-friendly activities will include arts and crafts with Mystic Open Studio and a puppet show between sets with Margaret Moody Puppeteers. Join us Saturday, June 20 from 6 to 8 pm at Arlington Global Service Station, 334 Mass Ave (next to Walgreens). Rain date is Sunday, June 21. The venue has easy access from the bike trail and the 77 MBTA bus. Learn more about this event at <a href="https://artsarlington.org/garage-band/">https://artsarlington.org/garage-band/</a>. Part of Live Arts Arlington, Garage Band is brought to you by <a href="https://artsarlington.org/">Arts Arlington</a> and supported by the Mass Cultural Council, and with special thanks to Arlington Global Service Station.

Arlington Global Service Station

Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop at Roasted Granola Café

<a href="https://artsarlington.org/">ArtsArlington</a>&nbsp;invites you to express your creativity, have fun, and contribute to "Go Fish!", a new town-wide project. Free and fun for all ages. Come paint a "fish" with us! All supplies provided, and all ages welcome. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Join us on Sunday, April 26 at Roasted Granola Café, 1346 Mass Avenue, Arlington Heights. Registration strongly suggested. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-go-fish-painting-workshop-at-roasted-granola-tickets-1985208994543">Reserve your spot here</a> for either 3 pm to 4 pm or for 4 pm to 5 pm. This event is hosted by The Roasted Granola Café and the Arlington Heights Community Association. <a href="https://artsarlington.org/go-fish/">About Go Fish</a> This project celebrates the courageous herring that swim upstream from the ocean every year to spawn. A combination of advocacy by the Mystic River Watershed Association and its volunteers, government regulation, and new fish ladders have increased the population of these once endangered fish. ArtsArlington will install 2,000 individually painted herring on the brick walls of the Fox Library and surrounding storefronts to celebrate the protection of urban waterways and wildlife, creativity and community. Go Fish is supported by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council and donations from AlumiGraphics Smooth by FloorSignage, LLC and Blick Art Supplies.

The Roasted Granola Café

Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop

<a href="https://https//www.acarts.org">Arlington Center for the Arts</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://artsarlington.org/">ArtsArlington</a>&nbsp;invite you to lend your hand to a new public art project,&nbsp;celebrating the herring of the Mystic River.&nbsp;Express your creativity, have fun, and contribute to this town-wide project. Join us on Saturday, April 25 from 2 pm to 4 pm at Arlington Center for the Arts, 20 Maple Street, 3rd Floor, Arlington. This free activity will be led by artist and teacher Pam Shanley, who also manages ACA’s galleries and more.&nbsp; All materials will be supplied. Ages 6 and up are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. <a href="https://artsarlington.org/go-fish/">About Go Fish</a> This project celebrates the courageous herring that swim upstream from the ocean every year to spawn. A combination of advocacy by the Mystic River Watershed Association and its volunteers, government regulation, and new fish ladders have increased the population of these once endangered fish. ArtsArlington will install 2,000 individually painted herring on the brick walls of the Fox Library and surrounding storefronts to celebrate the protection of urban waterways and wildlife, creativity and community. Go Fish! is supported by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council and donations from AlumiGraphics Smooth by FloorSignage, LLC and Blick Art Supplies<a href="https://artsarlington.org/">.</a>

Arlington Center for the Arts

Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop at Maxima Hive

Maxima Hive and ArtsArlington invite you to paint a fish or two for Arlington’s newest public art project., Go Fish! Come express your creativity, have fun, and contribute to this town-wide project. Join us for a free School Vacation Week workshop on Tuesday, April 21 at Maxima Hive, 212 Mass Ave., Arlington. All ages are welcome. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is free and strongly encouraged. Please register on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.maximacenter.com/maxima-hive/events-and-classes-at-maxima-hive/">Maxima Hive Events page</a>&nbsp;for a time slot from 2-3 pm or from 3-4 pm. <a href="https://artsarlington.org/go-fish/">About Go Fish</a> ﻿This project celebrates the courageous herring that swim upstream from the ocean every year to spawn. A combination of advocacy by the Mystic River Watershed Association and its volunteers, government regulation, and new fish ladders have increased the population of these once endangered fish. ArtsArlington will install 2,000 individually painted herring on the brick walls of the Fox Library and surrounding storefronts to celebrate the protection of urban waterways and wildlife, creativity and community. Go Fish is supported by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council and donations from AlumiGraphics Smooth by FloorSignage, LLC and Blick Art Supplies.

Maxima Hive

Mystic River Watershed Association and ArtsArlington.org invite you to paint a fish or two for Arlington's newest public art project. Learn about river herring and the work of the MyRWA while painting fish for the Go Fish! mural that will be installed on the Fox Library. Join us on Saturday, April 4 from 2 pm to 3:30 pm at Mystic River Watershed Association, 23 Maple Street, Arlington. Ages 6 and up are welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. <a href="https://artsarlington.org/go-fish/">About Go Fish</a> This project celebrates the courageous herring that swim upstream from the ocean every year to spawn. A combination of advocacy by the Mystic River Watershed Association and its volunteers, government regulation, and new fish ladders have increased the population of these once endangered fish. ArtsArlington will install 2,000 individually painted herring on the brick walls of the Fox Library and surrounding storefronts to celebrate the protection of urban waterways and wildlife, creativity and community. Go Fish! is supported by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council and donations from AlumiGraphics Smooth by FloorSignage, LLC and Blick Art Supplies<a href="https://artsarlington.org/">.</a>

Mystic River Watershed Association

<a href="https://artsarlington.org/">ArtsArlington</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.maximacenter.com/maxima-hive/events-and-classes-at-maxima-hive/">Maxima Hive</a>&nbsp;invite you to lend your hand to a new public art project. Express your creativity, have fun, and contribute to this town-wide project. Come paint a "fish" with us. All supplies provided, and all ages are welcome. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Join us on Sunday, March 8 from 3 pm to 5 pm at Maxima Hive, 212 Mass Ave., Arlington. <a href="https://artsarlington.org/go-fish/">About Go Fish</a> This project celebrates the courageous herring that swim upstream from the ocean every year to spawn. A combination of advocacy by the Mystic River Watershed Association and its volunteers, government regulation, and new fish ladders have increased the population of these once endangered fish. ArtsArlington will install 2,000 individually painted herring on the brick walls of the Fox Library and surrounding storefronts to celebrate the protection of urban waterways and wildlife, creativity and community. Go Fish is supported by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council and donations from AlumiGraphics Smooth by FloorSignage, LLC and Blick Art Supplies.

Nonprofit Networking Night

Join Us for a Nonprofit Networking Night! Enjoy an evening of camaraderie, connect with colleagues, and exchanges ideas with other nonprofit leaders and change makers. Join us at Galaray House in Lexington Center, where you can enjoy cocktails and appetizers in a relaxed setting, explore the rotating exhibit of local artists, and take home some fun swag!&nbsp;&nbsp; Come meet like-minded individuals and tap into the knowledge of some of the many of nonprofit leaders and changemakers serving our communities. See you there! About the Sponsor Nonprofit Net of Greater Boston advances the Greater Boston nonprofit community through expert-led management seminars and networking forums.&nbsp;Our programming supports local nonprofit teams in building expertise and fostering valuable connections.&nbsp;

Galaray House

Arlington Town Day

Join us for Arlington Town Day, a local tradition since 1976. Come enjoy live music, arts and crafts, and enticing food, and connect with local organizations at this annual street fair. &nbsp; Featuring over 200 booths on Mass Ave. from Pleasant Street to Mill Street, you’ll find something for everyone at Town Day - arts and crafts, live music, information on local organizations and club memberships, a book sale, and much more.&nbsp;&nbsp;You’ll also enjoy culinary options from a wide variety of local vendors - not to mention homemade baked goods.&nbsp; Stop by the ArtsArlington booth&nbsp;to learn more about all the arts and cultural programs going on around the town.&nbsp;&nbsp;See you there!

Mass Ave between Pleasant and Jason Streets

Bikeway Block Party

Enjoy miles of art, music, dance and wellness activities for all ages along the Minuteman Bikeway at the second annual <a href="https://www.bikewayblockparty.org/">Bikeway Block Party</a> in Arlington, Lexington and Bedford.  Explore a wide range of activities and performances going on up and down the Bikeway: - Enjoy many genres of live music, including classic rock, blues, drumming, harp, electronica, mariachi, an old-time string band, and more!  - Participate in classes in different dance traditions, yoga and tai chi, and martial arts.   - Kids and adults alike can check out a puppet show. - Stop by Whittemore Park any time to “bling” your bike! View the full schedule of events, by venue, category and start time, at <a href="https://www.bikewayblockparty.org/events">https://www.bikewayblockparty.org/events</a>. We hope you’ll come celebrate the diverse array of arts and culture in our local communities. The Bikeway Block Party is co-hosted by the Friends of Lexington Bikeways and the Munroe Center for the Arts, with assistance from the Town of Lexington and the Arlington and Bedford Bicycle Advisory Committees.

Minuteman Bikeway

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

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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

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

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 🚨

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 📈

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.

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Experiences

Arlington Express at the Tiny Shed

Cheryl Arena and the Morningside Project at the Tiny Shed

Lonesome Steve and the Fugitives at the Tiny Shed

Detour Performs at the Tiny Shed

Debbie Lane and the Uncle Sam Band at the Tiny Shed

Latin Jazz with Cuatro Gatos: Free Tiny Shed Concert

Garage Band 2026 – Music-Fest and Dance Party!

Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop at Roasted Granola Café

Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop

Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop at Maxima Hive

Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop

Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop

Nonprofit Networking Night

Arlington Town Day

Bikeway Block Party