Zarna Garg: Million Dollar Excuses - Encore Performance

With her unique blend of humor, wit, and fearless social commentary, Zarna Garg has emerged as a comedic trailblazer. An Indian immigrant mom based in New York City, Zarna showcases her sharp and relatable humor in her first comedy special, One in a Billion, available on Amazon Prime. Her second special, Practical People Win, is currently streaming on Hulu as part of Hulu’s Hilarious Comedy Series, marking another major milestone in her skyrocketing career. Zarna’s debut book, This American Woman, also made waves, reaching the New York Times Best Seller list, further solidifying her voice as both hilarious and culturally resonant. Drawing audiences into a world where laughter and thought-provoking conversation coexist, Zarna has garnered critical acclaim. Jason Zinoman of The New York Times wrote, “Garg has the kind of presence that powers network sitcoms.” She hosts the popular podcast The Zarna Garg Family Show alongside her entire family, diving into modern life’s big issues — from family dynamics to contemporary social challenges. The podcast is available on YouTube and wherever podcasts are streamed. Currently, Zarna is taking her latest comedy show, Practical People Win, around the globe, selling out performances across the U.S., Europe, India, Dubai, and beyond. She also serves as the opening act for comedy icons Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s Restless Leg Tour. On the film front, Zarna starred in A Nice Indian Boy, which premiered at the 2024 SXSW Festival to rave reviews — with particular praise for her performance. CinemaBlend noted, “…and it’s particularly impressive to see renowned comedian Garg make an excellent acting debut.” She is a favorite on the talk show circuit, making several appearances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Talk, Today Show, Sherri, and Late Night with Seth Meyers. In 2023, Variety named her one of the “10 Comics to Watch,” a testament to her fast-rising impact in the comedy world. She’s been profiled as one of the gutsiest women in comedy on Apple TV’s Gutsy series and featured on This American Life with Ira Glass and The Today Show. Zarna is a regular at the world-famous Comedy Cellar in New York City and tours internationally. She’s appeared at top-tier festivals including the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in both 2023 and 2024, where The Montreal Gazette said: “Garg has been bringing down the house this week at Club Soda in the Just for Culture series and could well loom as the breakout star of this year’s Just for Laughs festival.” She also performed at the 2024 Netflix Is a Joke Comedy Festival. Her accolades include winning Kevin Hart’s Lyft Comics competition, the 2021 Ladies of Laughter Award, and earning the Top Comedy Feature award at the 2019 Austin Film Festival for her debut screenplay Rearranged, which also became a Nicholl Fellowships semi-finalist, beating out over 11,000 scripts. Zarna has created over 400 comedic home videos with her family and built a devoted social media following of 2M+ fans with 1B+ views. A proud immigrant woman building her American dream from traditional Indian values, Zarna continues to take audiences along for a wildly funny, unfiltered, and inspiring ride.

Chevalier Theatre

RHORI Wrap Party: Ashley, Rosie, and Jo-Ellen with the Husbands

Join RHORI stars Ashley Iaconetti Haibon, Rosie Woods DiMare, and Jo-Ellen Tiberi — along with their husbands, Jared Haibon, Rich DiMare, and Gary Tiberi — for an unforgettable evening celebrating the explosive first season of RHORI. Hosted by fan-favorite content creator Everyday Maggie, this wrap party brings the cast together for a candid conversation about the season's biggest moments, behind-the-scenes stories, and what really happened when the cameras stopped rolling. Expect insider gossip, hilarious memories, audience Q&amp;A, and plenty of surprises as the Housewives and their husbands reflect on the drama, friendships, and unforgettable moments that had everyone talking. Whether you're a devoted Bravo fan or just discovering Rhode Island's newest housewives, this is your chance to see the cast live and unfiltered. Don't miss this exclusive celebration of RHORI's debut season — one night only.

The Wilbur

Friendlyjordies Presents: Alien Hunter

Get ready for a comedy show that’s truly out of this world. Friendlyjordies is diving deep into the UFO phenomenon. Not with the tired "anything unidentified that flies is a UFO" bit, but with actual ALIENS. Yes, he genuinely believes the U.S. government is hiding alien spacecraft, and he’s risking over a decade of hard-earned credibility to convince you. Why? Because if it’s true, it’s the coolest thing ever—and not, at least you’ll have a laugh watching him unravel.

Crystal Ballroom

Kevin Nealon

Emmy and SAG-nominated actor, comedian, and author Kevin Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s&nbsp;Saturday Night Live, and has received critical acclaim for his role in the Showtime series&nbsp;Weeds. Kevin most recently starred on the CBS-TV comedy series&nbsp;Man With A Plan, produces and hosts digital series Hiking with Kevin, and tours his stand-up globally. Nealon’s self-produced, edited, and hosted web series&nbsp;Hiking with Kevin&nbsp;is exclusively available on his YouTube channel of the same name. In the series, Kevin interviews his A-list celebrity friends on hikes throughout the country. Most recently, Nealon starred in CBS’s&nbsp;Man With a Plan&nbsp;during all four seasons. Kevin’s extensive television credits include Golden Globes and SAG-nominated&nbsp;Weeds, the titular voice role of Glenn Martin, DDS, two critically acclaimed stand-up specials for Showtime, and a number of appearances on&nbsp;Monk,&nbsp;Curb Your Enthusiasm,&nbsp;Still Standing&nbsp;and more. His extensive film career includes projects such as&nbsp;Anger Management,&nbsp;Eight Crazy Nights,&nbsp;The Wedding Singer,&nbsp;Happy Gilmore,&nbsp;Just Go With It,&nbsp;You Don’t Mess with the Zohan,&nbsp;Joe Dirt,&nbsp;Daddy Day Care,&nbsp;Roxanne, and&nbsp;Grandma’s Boy. As one of the longest running cast members on NBC’s&nbsp;Saturday Night Live&nbsp;(1986-1995), Nealon created some of the show’s most memorable characters; his recurring role as an anchor on ‘Weekend Update’ helped make the sketch a show staple. In 1988, he earned an Emmy nomination as part of the SNL writing team. Currently, Kevin resides in Los Angeles with his wife and son.

PJ Morton - Saturday Night Sunday Morning Tour

PJ Morton is a soul singer, songwriter, performer and producer based in New Orleans. He is a 6x GRAMMY-winner and 22x GRAMMY nominee who has earned numerous nominations for BET, Soul Train and NAACP Image Awards, in addition to selling out countless shows at historic venues like the Apollo Theater and others around the world. On top of running his own record label (Morton Records) and serving as Maroon 5's full-time keyboardist for the past 15 years, he has collaborated with Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Jon Batiste, Nas, Lil Wayne, JoJo, Jill Scott and many others.&nbsp; PJ Morton is also the first Black composer to ever write an original song for a Disney attraction, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, now open at both Disney World and Disneyland.&nbsp; His latest solo album, Cape Town to Cairo, was fully created during a 30-day trip across Africa, and in his debut memoir, Saturday Night, Sunday Morning (Worthy Publishing / Hachette Book Group), Morton recounts and reflects upon a trailblazing path that continues to defy expectations and straddle the tensions of music and faith, race and culture, expression and identity.&nbsp; Recently, he has ventured further into the worlds of film and television – writing the closing song for Regina King's Netflix film Shirley, producing music for Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish on Netflix – as well as launching a new series of cross-genre collaborations, titled “A PJ Morton Production.”&nbsp; Championing stars across hip-hop, R&amp;B and gospel (La Reezy, Darrel Walls and more), Morton is helming each project at his own Studio in the Country, the historic 26-acre complex in rural Bogalusa, Louisiana, where everyone from Stevie Wonder to Dr. John, The Neville Brothers, The Meters, Trent Reznor and Willie Nelson have made classic records, and now Morton is working to preserve.

LORE’s Aaron Mahnke - The EXHUMED Book Launch, with MORBID’s Alaina Urquhart

Aaron Mahnke is the writer, host, and producer of the award-winning podcast&nbsp;Lore, which has been downloaded over half a billion times. His love of the mysterious and frightening has also led to a number of other chart-topping documentary podcasts. He lives in the historic Boston area—the heart of Lovecraft Country and the epicenter of the Salem Witch Trials.

Daniel Sloss: BITTER Tour

DON’T MISS your chance to catch one of the biggest global names in live stand-up, as Scotland’s international comedy superstar&nbsp;Daniel Sloss&nbsp;unleashes his brilliant and devastatingly hilarious brand-new show&nbsp;BITTER&nbsp;at The Wilbur. Daniel’s massive live tours span 55 countries (so far), including nine sold-out New York off-Broadway runs. He’s been performing stand-up for more than half his life and has broken multiple box office records to become one of the top ticket-selling comedians on the planet.&nbsp;BITTER&nbsp;marks his 13th solo show. His comedy specials include&nbsp;Jigsaw&nbsp;and&nbsp;DARK&nbsp;on Netflix,&nbsp;X&nbsp;on HBO, and&nbsp;SOCIO,&nbsp;HUBRIS,&nbsp;X, and&nbsp;CAN'T—now streaming on DanielSloss.com. We’re thrilled to welcome Daniel back to {insert country name} on his biggest-ever worldwide tour.&nbsp;This show WILL sell out—grab your tickets now!

DON’T MISS your chance to catch one of the biggest global names in live stand-up, as Scotland’s international comedy superstar&nbsp;Daniel Sloss&nbsp;unleashes his brilliant and devastatingly hilarious brand-new show&nbsp;BITTER&nbsp;at The Wilbur. Daniel’s massive live tours span 55 countries (so far), including nine sold-out New York off-Broadway runs. He’s been performing stand-up for more than half his life and has broken multiple box office records to become one of the top ticket-selling comedians on the planet.&nbsp;BITTER&nbsp;marks his 13th solo show. His comedy specials include&nbsp;Jigsaw&nbsp;and&nbsp;DARK&nbsp;on Netflix,&nbsp;X&nbsp;on HBO, and&nbsp;SOCIO,&nbsp;HUBRIS,&nbsp;X, and&nbsp;CAN'T—now streaming on DanielSloss.com. We’re thrilled to welcome Daniel back to the US on his biggest-ever worldwide tour.&nbsp;This show WILL sell out—grab your tickets now!

Binchtopia: The Shake Up Your Life Tour

Did you feel that? There’s a shake on the way to a city near you.&nbsp; Binchtopia’s Julia Hava and Nick Garros host an unforgettable evening of laffs exploring the highs and lows of shaking up your life. As proponents of radical reinvention, they’ll take you through historical shakes spanning centuries and explore your most out of pocket life decisions.&nbsp; Featuring the sacred Ten Commandments of Shake, disastrous case studies, city-specific shake-ups, and audience participation, no two shows will be the same. Whether you’re currently in the midst of a life change or simply one bad week away from metamorphosis, one thing is certain: a shake is on the horizon.

Majah Hype

Passions for building communities and creating strong representations of Caribbean descendants in mainstream culture are what give comedian Majah Hype his secret sauce. Beginning in 2012, the raspy-voiced funnyman known to his adoring fans as “the Caribbean King of Comedy” took social media by storm with his brand of humor he calls “reality comedy:” producing and starring in sketches online featuring impersonations of characters that poke fun at various stereotypes associated with Caribbean, Latin and African-American cultures. As a stand-up comedian, Majah improvises his routines: delivering unscripted punchlines around everyday experiences that connect Afro-Caribbean people.

The Teacher's Lounge: A Comedy Show with Rigor

Join three seasoned educators—Gaspare Randazzo (Netflix, The Social Studies Podcast and @StandUpRandazzo on social media), Philip Lindsay (Social Media Sensation @Mr_PhLindsay_Sped on IG, The Today Show), and Andrea Forcum (How To Survive The Classroom Podcast and @EducatorAndrea on TikTok)—for a hilarious inside look at the unpredictable, often absurd world of teaching in The Teacher’s Lounge. This live show is packed with laugh-out-loud stories from the classroom, outrageous Q&amp;A sessions, and an unfiltered celebration of the highs and lows of the profession. Whether you're a teacher or just curious about what really happens at school, this show promises to entertain and offer a fresh perspective you won't want to miss!

Mojo Brookzz: Outta Pocket Tour

Dyon “Mojo” Brooks is an actor, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian that will next be seen in a leading role for Tyler Perry’s SHE THE PEOPLE on Netflix, which is due out on May 22, 2025. As a comic, Brooks is nationally acclaimed and celebrated having toured with legends such as Mike Epps, Martin Lawrence, and Deon Cole to name a few. He recently wrapped his headlining nationwide “Unhand Me Now” Tour which sold out every single with multiple added shows in nearly every location. This tour also marks Brooks’ transition from fully sold-out club weekends into headlining theatres with sold out stops at Atlanta’s Center Stage, Memphis’s Minglewood Hall, and two sold-out Sunday night shows at Chicago’s historic Vic theatre. This fall, Brooks will set out on his fourth headlining tour with stops at multiple different theatres across the nation. Additionally, Dyon can be seen on the most recent Season [21] of Nick Cannon’s WILD N OUT, having been hand selected by Cannon who is a fan of Brooks viral sketch comedy videos that can be found across his social media pages, which have amassed millions of views and over 28 million likes. Brooks counts more than 1.2 million Instagram followers, 1.9 million Facebook followers, and over 1.4 million TikTok followers.

Jamie Lissow: Better Off Dad Tour

Actor and comedian Jamie Lissow is currently a regular weekly guest on the #1 rated late night talk show,&nbsp;Gutfeld!&nbsp;on Fox. Jamie is best known for his starring role in two seasons of the Netflix Original Series “Real Rob”, alongside SNL alums Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Norm MacDonald and David Spade; a show Jamie co-wrote and co-produced. Jamie has appeared on&nbsp;The Tonight Show,&nbsp;The Late Late Show,&nbsp;Last Comic Standing, has his own half hour&nbsp;Comedy Central&nbsp;special and a&nbsp;Dry Bar Comedy Special&nbsp;with over 20 Million views. Jamie recently wrapped his first movie,&nbsp;Daddy Daughter Trip, where he appears alongside John Cleese, Rob Schneider, and Michael Bublé - a movie he co-wrote and produced. Jamie is currently working on the feature film,&nbsp;The Animal 2, for&nbsp;Fox/Tubi&nbsp;and continues to headline comedy clubs across the country.

Indigo Girls

Released in 1989, Indigo Girls' eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and turned Indigo Girls into one of the most successful folk duos in history. Over a thirty-five-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta, Georgia, the Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray has recorded sixteen studio albums (seven gold, four platinum, one double platinum), sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicated, enduring following. “We joke about being old, but what is old when it comes to music? We’re still a bar band at heart,” says Saliers. “We are so inspired by younger artists and while our lyrics and writing approach may change, our passion for music feels the same as it did when we were 25-years-old.” On their 16th studio album, Indigo Girls tell their origin story.&nbsp;Look Long&nbsp;is a stirring and eclectic collection of songs that finds the duo reunited in the studio with their strongest backing band to date as they chronicle their personal upbringings with more specificity and focus than they have on any previous song-cycle. “We’re fallible creatures shaped by the physics of life,” says Saliers. “We’re shaped by our past; what makes us who we are? And&nbsp;why?”&nbsp; Produced by John Reynolds (Sinéad O’Connor, Damien Dempsey) and recorded in the countryside outside Bath, England at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios, these eleven songs have a tender, revealing motion to them, as if they’re feeding into a Super 8 film projector, illuminating a darkened living room. “When We Were Writers” recounts the flying sparks and passion Saliers felt as a young college student when the duo first started performing together. “Shit Kickin’” is a nuanced love letter to Ray’s Southern heritage. “I’m a little bit left of the ‘salt of the earth’ / That’s alright, I’ll prove my worth,” she sings.&nbsp; Amidst our often-terrifying present,&nbsp;Look Long&nbsp;is a musical balm for those of us in search of a daily refuge, an hour or two when we can engage with something that brings us joy, perspective, or maybe just calm.&nbsp; “People feel lost in these political times,” explains Saliers. “Let’s lament our limitations, but let’s also look beyond what’s right in front of us, take the long view of things, and strive to do better. As time has gone on, our audience has become more expansive and diverse which gives me a great sense of joy.” Crowd singalongs that often overpower the band itself are a trademark of Indigo Girls concerts. The duo has returned to the road and amphitheaters across the country are once again filling with the sound of those collective voices raised in song. The phenomenon epitomizes the sense of community and celebration that defines Indigo Girls’ music. As one bar band once put it, “We go to the doctor, we go to the mountains…we go to the Bible, we go through the work out.” For millions, they go to the Indigo Girls. On&nbsp;Look Long&nbsp;they’ll find a creative partnership certain of its bearings, forging a way forward.

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!

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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.

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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

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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

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S28: calendar experiences

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Zarna Garg: Million Dollar Excuses - Encore Performance

RHORI Wrap Party: Ashley, Rosie, and Jo-Ellen with the Husbands

Friendlyjordies Presents: Alien Hunter

Kevin Nealon

PJ Morton - Saturday Night Sunday Morning Tour

LORE’s Aaron Mahnke - The EXHUMED Book Launch, with MORBID’s Alaina Urquhart

Daniel Sloss: BITTER Tour

Daniel Sloss: BITTER Tour

Daniel Sloss: BITTER Tour

Binchtopia: The Shake Up Your Life Tour

Majah Hype

The Teacher's Lounge: A Comedy Show with Rigor

Mojo Brookzz: Outta Pocket Tour

Jamie Lissow: Better Off Dad Tour

Indigo Girls