Reel Talk: "The Librarians" Screening & Panel

We are excited to announce Reel Talk: a special documentary and discussion series. This month we are showing the PBS documentary The Librarians (2025). The Librarians, which made its world premiere at Sundance and continued on to SXSW and Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, explores the urgent moment we find ourselves in. As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy, flanked by concerned community members and young readers. The Librarians is a chilling cautionary tale and rallying cry for freedom – told through the personal experiences of librarians under siege and the everyday patriots who join their ranks in defense of the books. The film will be followed by a panel discussion of library leaders, including Will Adamcyzk, Director at Milton Public Library and Co-Chair of the Legislative Committee for the Massachusetts Library Association; Noelle Boc, Director at Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, ALA Chapter President, and Co-founder of the New England Intellectual Freedom Helpline; and Sara Slymon, Executive Director at the Thomas Crane Public Library (Quincy, MA). Other Events in this Series:<ul><li>October 13: <a href="https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/quabbin-film-panel/">Memories Flow Beneath It Screening &amp; Panel</a></li><li>November 18: <a href="https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/reel-talk-the-last-islander-screening-and-q-a/">The Last Islander Screening and Q&amp;A</a></li></ul>This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved, visit the <a href="https://tcplquincy.org/friends">Friends of the Library webpage</a>.

Thomas Crane Public Library

Debt Management Workshop with OEE

***REGISTRATION REQUIRED. REGISTER AT &nbsp;<a href="https://www.t.ly/OEE2026?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFicmlkETFrZkNDS0VGZkpub3Ewcnl0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgGyqKybo83OdEQeUb0S948HUQh43Hqdsv6uj6kTP-fW_gLYYfQgDK0vQadb">WWW.T.LY/OEE2026</a>*** This Financial Wellness Fall, give your finances the fresh start they deserve! Join the Office of Economic Empowerment's Quincy Ambassador, Karen Ly, and Metro Credit Union for an informative workshop on debt management! Despite all the advantages and conveniences credit cards can provide, there are pitfalls associated with credit use. Don’t worry – take action. We will walk you through the five steps you can take to repay what you owe and get back on track. Interested in more Financial Wellness workshops at the TCPL? Join OEE on Thursday, November 5 for a <a href="https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/build-a-basic-budget-with-oee/">"Build A Basic Budget" workshop</a>! The <a href="https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-economic-empowerment">Office of Economic Empowerment</a> (OEE) is a department founded by Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General Deborah B. Goldberg. They are the state's leader in creating opportunities for free personal financial education and wealth-building pathways for all residents. The OEE helps people learn how to confidently manage their money and plan for their family's future. The department is also a resource to organizations, government agencies and elected officials as they work to support their communities' economic well-being. Under the guidance of Treasurer Goldberg, the department also works alongside policymakers to establish pathways to wealth equity in Massachusetts.

FIXIT CLINIC

***REGISTERATION IS REQUIRED. Visit <a href="https://www.t.ly/FixIt-2026?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEbGpUWFdhU1dkNnVzZWR3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq9NuelkJCzllCohJ7n5zPGENJtZVKmbn15J9LsUU0cj1ZlWZb1ajpEDlCRD_aem_xHjgtOAME0i4kwDCSgtp7A">www.t.ly/FixIt-2026</a> to learn how to register to have your broken item fixed OR to register as a volunteer fixit coach!**** Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches!&nbsp; Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how to help troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair.&nbsp; All ages welcome: a family-friendly event! Children under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult parent/guardian. Walk-Ins welcome! WHAT CAN BE FIXED?<ul><li>Gadgets: Sound systems, watches, etc.</li><li>Small Appliances: Lamps, microwaves, blenders, vacuums, etc.</li><li>Computers &amp; Handheld Electronics</li><li>Toys: Both electronic and non-electronic!</li><li>Jewelry</li><li>Textile Goods &amp; Clothing</li><li>Bicycles: Park it outside and come see us!</li></ul>WHAT SHOULD I BRING?<ul><li>A broken item with all parts to recreate the symptoms (carry-in only: no oversize items) - <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBewZzwa_ZJQW7USbx4lHc2ykCvvytjmr6_2-6m4C-HdBTww/viewform">REGISTER YOUR BROKEN ITEM HERE</a></li><li>Any parts and tools you already own that might be helpful (e.g. hand tools, sewing supplies)</li><li>A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it—advance online research is helpful</li><li>A desire to learn and share your knowledge!</li></ul>Interested in Volunteering? <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3Og_24eEQkzK4srVMwYXO7iq_CnILlvYSSzMuKRhODPLbag/viewform">REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER AS A FIXIT COACH</a> (First-time Fixit Coaches and fixing families are always welcome) Fixit Clinics hosted at the Thomas Crane Public Library will be held quarterly (every 3 months). Our next clinic will be on <a href="https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fixit-clinic-2/">December 19, 2026</a>.&nbsp; Questions? Please contact ashley@panethnicpourovers.org This Fixit Clinic is sponsored by Quincy's own <a href="https://panethnicpourovers.org/">Panethnic Pourovers (PEPO)</a> -&nbsp;a volunteer-run AAPI-focused 501(c)(3) community center based in North Quincy bringing together community, culture &amp; coffee. Learn more about Fixit Clinic at <a href="https://fixitclinic.blogspot.com/">www.fixitclinic.org</a> or on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fixitclinic/">Instagram @fixitclinic</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FixitClinic/">Facebook</a>.

Concerts at the Crane: David Won ~ voice & piano

Please join us for the first performance of our 2026-2027 Concerts at the Crane Series, Globetrotting - songs from around the world with tenor David Won and pianist Timothy Steele.&nbsp; David Won is a recitalist and concert singer based in the Greater Boston area. He has performed around the USA. and globally, including in the Dominican Republic, Italy, Malta, Romania, South Korea, Taiwan, and Ukraine. He has collaborated with a wide range of performers and composers including the New England Philharmonic Orchestra, Soong Sil OB Chorus, Korea Broadcasting Station Chorus, Harvard Glee Club, Church of the Advent of Boston, and Chorus pro Musica of Boston. David studied church music at Seoul Theological Seminary before transferring to Seattle Pacific University. He later received a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary and a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. His first CD, Only Love was released in December of 2017, and his second CD, Languages of Love, was released in February of 2018. To learn more, visit David’s YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@davidwontenor">www.youtube.com/@davidwontenor</a>. Timothy Steele is an active vocal coach, collaborative pianist, and conductor, and is currently in his 34th year on the opera faculty at New England Conservatory. He has also conducted for the Boston Lyric Opera and is a former music director for Opera Providence. He has served as conductor/pianist for over 180 operatic productions with 33 companies, including Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Wolf Trap Opera, Central City Opera, and Opera Maine. He is currently the producer of Milton Community Concerts and is the music director and organist at the historic First Parish Church in Milton, MA. In Boston he has performed with Emmanuel Music, the Handel and Haydn Society, and the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, among others. He received his Bachelor of Music from Drake University and a Master of Music from the University of Southern California. See the full <a href="https://tcplquincy.org/concerts-at-the-crane-2026-2027-lineup/">2026-2027 lineup</a>. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship&nbsp;

Boston History Through Food: A Talk by Author Clara Silverstein @ North Quincy

LEARN ABOUT LOCAL HISTORY!&nbsp; ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY VISITING: <a href="https://t.ly/FeSMk?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEybnFzUW1CV2Z3ajJyRmFQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgLDwGRo9VjGlIEW3xBTXx6GI9mNMVvTJ-zz-kVJRxAXXSgdyJhcLjBqv7yY_aem_M-kvu0yRZ8dobeVy7nOUQA">https://t.ly/FeSMk</a> *** What is Boston’s oldest restaurant? Why did Boston get the nickname Beantown? How did corn, chowder, and cranberries become essential parts of local cuisine? Join Clara Silverstein, author of the Boston Chef’s Table cookbook and a former food writer at the Boston Herald, to learn more about local food history and how Boston’s current chefs define contemporary New England cooking. Clara Silverstein is the author of seven books with a special interest in food history. Her most recent book, the second edition of The Boston Chef’s Table (Globe Pequot Press), combines restaurant recipes with local history. She is also the co-author of the bestselling New England Soup Factory Cookbook and the history book Norumbega Park and the Totem Pole Ballroom. Her articles have been published in the Boston Globe, Runner’s World, and the Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America. A former food writer at the Boston Herald, she has a M.A. in History from University of Massachusetts Boston and has presented programs at the National Archives, the Library of Virginia, the Newton Free Library, the Wellesley Historical Society, and the New England Historic Genealogical Society.&nbsp; Learn more at clarasilverstein.com.&nbsp; Registration required. Attendance is limited to patrons 18 years and older. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved, visit the <a href="https://tcplquincy.org/friends">Friends of the Library webpage</a>.

North Quincy Library

Moonlight & Makers: Build a 3D Wooden Rabbit｜ 中秋手作：3D木质兔子拼搭

***REGISTRATION REQUIRED. REGISTER AT <a href="https://t.ly/3drabbit?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFyeDVmNUZIOFJyTk5uQ2czc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkMo7DLk7JnFjX139o-jRrJ5_kilQH_qwo-m_0LSzL3wdGfqkUphFxG6VeBe_aem_atgZrrZfDdzxJx4KLJiMzQ">https://t.ly/3drabbit</a>.*** Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a festive hands-on craft activity. Participants will assemble a 3D wooden rabbit decoration using pre-cut wooden pieces and create a unique handmade piece to celebrate the season. 一起庆祝中秋佳节，通过手作体验感受传统节日的乐趣。参与者将使用提前准备好的木质零件，拼搭一个3D立体兔子摆件，制作一件独特的节日装饰。 No prior experience is required. All materials will be provided. This workshop is designed for adults(18+) only. 无需相关经验，活动材料由图书馆提供。限成年人(18+)参加。 This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved, visit the <a href="https://tcplquincy.org/friends">Friends of the Library webpage</a>.

Family Portraits - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

***REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - RESERVE A PORTRAIT TIME-SLOT. REGISTER BY VISITING <a href="https://t.ly/TCPLphoto926?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFyeDVmNUZIOFJyTk5uQ2czc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkMo7DLk7JnFjX139o-jRrJ5_kilQH_qwo-m_0LSzL3wdGfqkUphFxG6VeBe_aem_atgZrrZfDdzxJx4KLJiMzQ">https://t.ly/TCPLphoto926</a> *** Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month with a complimentary Family Portrait Experience from <a href="https://www.titusmediaboston.com/">photographer Arluah Titus Wontan</a> at the Thomas Crane Public Library! Families will have the opportunity to receive 1 professional family portrait in a relaxed and welcoming environment.&nbsp;<ul><li>The registering individual must have a library card from Old Colony Library Network in order to register. (And we encourage everyone else in your family to get one as well!) Don't have a library card? Sign up at any TCPL location! It's FREE!</li><li>Families will receive 1 free edited, high-resolution digital portrait delivered via Email</li><li>Families with kids under 3 years old should bring a toy that is able to get your child to smile and get their attention.</li><li>There is a group minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6.</li><li>Each family will get up to 10 minutes. You can only sign-up for 1 time slot!</li><li>We ask that you show up 10-15 minutes early for your slot. Please do not be late for your slot or we cannot guarantee the full amount of time.</li></ul>This program is generously sponsored by the Quincy Arts Council.

Concerts at the Crane: Junwen Liang ~ piano

We are excited to welcome pianist Junwen Liang for our October concert! Originally from Nanning, China, Junwen began his piano studies at the age of nine and made his solo debut at thirteen. As a featured soloist, Junwen has collaborated with orchestras including the Central Texas Philharmonic, Penn State Philharmonic, and Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra. His interpretation of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Ithaca College Symphony Orchestra was broadcast on WSKG radio. He has held residencies at universities in New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Guangzhou. He has performed across the USA and globally, including China, Canada, and France. He has won many awards over the course of his career and currently teaches piano and chamber music in the Department of Music at University of Pennsylvania. His debut EP, Colombine, was released in June 2026. He is also currently preparing his debut full-length album. Learn more at <a href="https://www.junwenliangpianist.com/">www.junwenliangpianist.com</a>. See the full <a href="https://tcplquincy.org/concerts-at-the-crane-2026-2027-lineup/">2026-2027 lineup</a>. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved, visit the <a href="https://tcplquincy.org/friends">Friends of the Library webpage</a>.

Community Connections: DV Awareness Month

Want to learn more about what’s happening in your community? Join us in meeting local organizations and leaders working behind important causes! Learn about resources, services, and or volunteer opportunities available to you. Let’s build a brighter future for our community together. Community Connections is a recurring program at both the Main Library and North Quincy Library locations, where community members get to meet and mingle with local community leaders and organizations while learning about their missions and resources. Join us this DV Awareness Month to meet <a href="https://www.atask.org/">ATASK</a> (Asian Task Force Against DV) and <a href="https://www.dovema.org/">DOVE, Inc.</a> (Domestic Violence Ended) at the Main Library on October 10! Meet representatives from both organizations while we make friendship bracelets - limit 2 per guest; first come, first serve!&nbsp;<ul><li>ATASK (Asian Task Force Against DV) was incorporated in 1992 to address the gaps in services for Asian domestic violence survivors in the Greater Boston and Lowell areas, including low-income immigrants with limited English language capabilities. ATASK operates New England’s only emergency shelter, advocacy services, hotline, education programs, legal advocacy and outreach for Asian domestic violence survivors. With over forty distinct Asian languages and cultures represented in the Greater Boston and Lowell areas, linguistically and culturally accessible resources are vital to our ability to provide outreach, education, prevention, and direct services to the many families in need in Asian communities. Staff provide services in the following languages, in addition to English: Arabic, Bangla, Cantonese, Chiu Chau/Teochew, Filipino, Gujarati, Hindi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Mandarin, Manipuri, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Thai, Taishanese, Taiwanese, Toisanese, Urdu, and Vietnamese (as of October 2022) and they are prepared and provide services to clients of any Asian speaking or other language. <a href="https://www.atask.org/">Learn more about ATASK at www.atask.org</a></li><li>Since 1978, DOVE, Inc. (Domestic Violence Ended) works with adults, elders/seniors, teens, and children who have been abused emotionally, financially, physically, and/or sexually. DOVE’s services include crisis intervention, danger assessment and safety planning, supportive counseling, emergency shelter, legal advocacy and representation, and community outreach, education, and training. DOVE remains the only domestic violence shelter and community-based service provider based in Norfolk County. <a href="https://www.dovema.org/">Learn more about DOVE at www.dovema.org</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>Can’t make it that day? Meet ATASK and DOVE, Inc. at Community Connections at the North Quincy Library on <a href="https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/community-connections-dv-awareness-month-north-quincy/">October 24</a>! This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved, visit the <a href="https://tcplquincy.org/friends">Friends of the Library webpage</a>.

Drop In Crafternoon @ North Quincy: Paint-A-Ghost

'Tis the season to get spooky and creative! Drop in to paint your own wooden ghost portrait. Go with classic Halloween colors, or mix it up with some bright shades, the choice is yours! Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. Participation is limited to patrons 18 and older. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved, visit the <a href="https://tcplquincy.org/friends">Friends of the Library webpage</a>.

Democracy & Voting Rights with ACLU & MassVOTE!

With election season coming up, we invite all community members to this informative presentation about democracy and voting rights, the history of voting rights, where we are now, and what needs to be done to protect voting rights. Panelists Traci Griffith, Racial Justice Program Director at the ACLU of Massachusetts, and Marisol Santiago, Policy and Organizing Director for MassVOTE will discuss the history of voting rights struggle, key policy issues within the context of recent Supreme Court Ruling, and how citizens can be involved to secure their voting rights. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue by providing written questions during the discussion.

Horror Book Club

Calling all horror lovers! Join us every other month for Horror Book Club where we read and discuss all things spooky. This month's selection: <a href="https://quincy.ocln.org/Record/476073?searchId=5462740&amp;recordIndex=1&amp;page=1&amp;referred=resultIndex">Knock Knock, Open Wide</a> (2023).&nbsp; Knock Knock, Open Wide from New York Times bestselling author Neil Sharpson weaves horror and Celtic myth into a terrifying, heartbreaking supernatural tale of fractured family bonds, the secrets we carry, and the veiled forces that guide Irish life. Driving home late one night, Etain Larkin finds a corpse on a pitch-black country road deep in the Irish countryside. She takes the corpse to a remote farmhouse. So begins a night of unspeakable horror that will take her to the very brink of sanity. She will never speak of it again. Two decades later, Betty Fitzpatrick, newly arrived at college in Dublin, has already fallen in love with the drama society, and the beautiful but troubled Ashling Mallen. As their relationship blossoms, Ashling goes to great lengths to keep Betty away from her family, especially her alcoholic mother, Etain. Gradually, Betty learns her lover's terrifying family history, and Ashling's secret obsession. Ashling has become convinced that the horrors inflicted on her family are connected to a seemingly innocent children's TV show. Everyone in Ireland watched this show in their youth, but Ash soon discovers that no one remembers it quite the same way. And only Ashling seems to remember its star: a small black goat puppet who lives in a box and only comes out if you don't behave. They say he's never come out. Almost never. When the door between the known and unknown opens, it can never close again. Copies available to borrow at the first floor help desk a month prior. Other 2026 selections:<ul><li><a href="https://thomascranelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/horror-book-club-2/">December 17, 2026: Victorian Psycho</a></li></ul>

Calling all horror lovers! Join us every other month for Horror Book Club where we read and discuss all things spooky. This month's selection: <a href="https://quincy.ocln.org/GroupedWork/47c24384-d913-81a5-4cdb-fe2ad3b9e60a-eng/Home?searchId=5463460&amp;recordIndex=2&amp;page=1&amp;searchSource=local&amp;referred=resultIndex">Victorian Psycho</a> (2025).  Grim Wolds, England: Winifred Notty arrives at Ensor House prepared to play the perfect governess--she'll dutifully tutor her charges, Drusilla and Andrew, tell them bedtime stories, and only joke about eating children. But long, listless days spent within the estate's dreary confines come with an intimate knowledge of the perversions and pathetic preoccupations of the Pounds family--Mr. Pounds can't keep his eyes off Winifred's chest, and Mrs. Pounds takes a sickly pleasure in punishing Winifred for her husband's wandering gaze. Compounded with her disdain for the entitled Pounds children, Winifred finds herself struggling at every turn to stifle the violent compulsions of her past. French tutoring and needlework are one way to pass the time, as is admiring the ugly portraits in the gallery . . . and creeping across the moonlit lawns. . . . Patience. Winifred must have patience, for Christmas is coming, and she has very special gifts planned for the dear souls of Ensor House. Brimming with sardonic wit and culminating in a shocking conclusion, Victorian Psycho plunges readers into the chilling mind of an iconic new literary psychopath. Copies available to borrow at the first floor help desk a month prior. The book is also available on audiobook on <a href="https://www.hoopladigital.com/audiobook/17741569?Lid=hhh683&amp;utm_source=MARC">Hoopla</a>.

After Hours at the Crane: Thomas Crane Night Bazaar

Step right up and enter a world of Victorian spectacle and cursed fun! Come one, come all for an evening of eerie entertainments, mysterious fortunes, and more! Start your Halloweekend off at the Thomas Crane Public Library! There will be free snacks, a cash bar, eerie tarot readings from Antonio Morales of <a href="https://www.itstarottime.com/">It's Tarot Time!</a>, spooky face painting from Glitter Girls, mini games and prizes, crafts, and a creepy juggling performance from Colin of Clown Care! FREE ADMISSION. This event is for guests 21+ only. Photo ID Required for Cash Bar. No exceptions. The Main Library is wheelchair and mobility device accessible. The Library offers a public parking lot with accessibility parking spaces, automatic doors, and elevators. If you need elevator access, please inform staff at the Coletti entrance. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved, visit the <a href="https://tcplquincy.org/friends">Friends of the Library webpage</a>.

Puzzles and Beats @ North Quincy

Fall is here, which means it’s time for some cozy fun! Drop-in and help put together a jigsaw to the tune of some lo-fi beats. Do a puzzle alone, or work with a couple of friends.&nbsp; Snacks will be provided. Registration is not required. Participation is limited to patrons 18 years and older. This program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library. To find out more about their work and how you can get involved, visit the <a href="https://tcplquincy.org/friends">Friends of the Library webpage</a>.

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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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

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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

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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

Reel Talk: "The Librarians" Screening & Panel

Debt Management Workshop with OEE

FIXIT CLINIC

Concerts at the Crane: David Won ~ voice & piano

Boston History Through Food: A Talk by Author Clara Silverstein @ North Quincy

Moonlight & Makers: Build a 3D Wooden Rabbit｜中秋手作：3D木质兔子拼搭

Family Portraits - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Concerts at the Crane: Junwen Liang ~ piano

Community Connections: DV Awareness Month

Drop In Crafternoon @ North Quincy: Paint-A-Ghost

Democracy & Voting Rights with ACLU & MassVOTE!

Horror Book Club

Horror Book Club

After Hours at the Crane: Thomas Crane Night Bazaar

Puzzles and Beats @ North Quincy

atullos

Experiences

Reel Talk: "The Librarians" Screening & Panel

Debt Management Workshop with OEE

FIXIT CLINIC

Concerts at the Crane: David Won ~ voice & piano

Boston History Through Food: A Talk by Author Clara Silverstein @ North Quincy

Moonlight & Makers: Build a 3D Wooden Rabbit｜ 中秋手作：3D木质兔子拼搭

Family Portraits - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Concerts at the Crane: Junwen Liang ~ piano

Community Connections: DV Awareness Month

Drop In Crafternoon @ North Quincy: Paint-A-Ghost

Democracy & Voting Rights with ACLU & MassVOTE!

Horror Book Club

Horror Book Club

After Hours at the Crane: Thomas Crane Night Bazaar

Puzzles and Beats @ North Quincy

Moonlight & Makers: Build a 3D Wooden Rabbit｜中秋手作：3D木质兔子拼搭