Yohay Sponder: Genesis

Yohay Sponder, an Israeli bilingual standup comedian turned international sensation. With over 20 years of experience, Sponder brings his optimistic outlook on life to the stage. Throughout his career he has starred in multiple TV and radio shows, he produces and headlines in “Funny Monday – Israeli Comedy in English” and performs internationally. After finishing up his sold-out world tour of “Self Loving Jew”, Sponder debuts his new show “Genesis”. In his show, Sponder explores new beginnings, rebirth and takes you on a journey to find the source of happiness. Yohay’s smart wit and unapologetic humor give the audience a unique perspective on life. He truly believes he can cure the world’s troubles one laugh at a time! But this time, the jokes on him…

The Wilbur

Jennifer Welch: Not Today, Fascists

From Jennifer Welch, the host of the wildly popular “I’ve Had It” podcast and a trusted voice in new media, comes a piercing, incisive, no-holds-barred take on the rising threat of theocracy in America and a fresh vision for how we can take back our country. As a progressive atheist from a Bible Belt red state, Jennifer Welch has a unique perspective on the intersection of religion and politics in America. She has seen how the far right has used religion across denominations to coalesce power, and how their messaging, particularly the Evangelical prosperity gospel, reinforces economic inequality.

Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen

“Two singer-songwriters sit on the edge of a cliff…” With these words, we are drawn into the world of Both Sides Now - a theatrical concert that explores the music and lives of long-time friends and one-time lovers, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Created by, and starring Robbie Schaefer and Danielle Wertz, the cabaret-style performance traverses decades alongside songs such as A Case of You, Hallelujah, Big Yellow Taxi, Suzanne, and many more. Both Sides Now is at once a piece of the 60’s and 70’s, and of right now -- offering us a story about the messiness of being human, of lives persistently lived at the edge of growth, and of finding the courage to turn toward one another, again and again. Robbie Schaefer Robbie is a rabbi, singer-songwriter and theatre/film artist. The guitarist and songwriter for the indie folk band&nbsp;Eddie From Ohio&nbsp;has several solo releases as well, including the 2023 single&nbsp;Under the Sun. He is the founder of&nbsp;Lamplighters,&nbsp;an online community that cultivates small-batch, relationship-driven, inclusive Judaism. He is also the founder of&nbsp;OneVoice, an international non-profit that unites and empowers youth through music and the creative arts. The organization was active from 2011-2023 and completed projects in Tanzania, Nicaragua, India, Greece, and Israel. Robbie has shared the stage with Jason Mraz, Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban, Keb ‘ Mo, and Emmylou Harris, among others. His first work for musical theater,&nbsp;Light Years,&nbsp;which explores his relationship with his father, a Holocaust survivor, saw its world&nbsp;premiere at the Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre in 2018. The musical is now a feature film entitled&nbsp;Burst The Silence&nbsp;(Rolling Pictures), which is due for release on streaming platforms in 2025. He is currently at work on a new musical,&nbsp;The Blue Poppy, an Irish-Jewish ghost story written in collaboration with Scottish playwright Grace Barnes, and&nbsp;Songs From The Wilderness, a new album of Jewish musical midrash (interpretation), due for release in early 2026.&nbsp; Also, he likes olives. A lot.&nbsp; Danielle Wertz Danielle is a storyteller, collaborator, jazz musician, composer and arranger. Her voice—described by DownBeat Magazine as “evocative… remarkably intimate, expressive and poignant”—has earned her an international following as a jazz artist and growing recognition across disciplines. ​Wertz began her career deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, gaining early acclaim as the youngest semi-finalist in the 2015 Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition and runner-up in the 2017 Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition. After releasing two small ensemble albums as a bandleader and a third with Denmark’s Nordkraft Big Band that earned a 2026 GRAMMY® Award, Danielle has affirmed her singular voice in contemporary vocal jazz and continues to expand her presence in genre-blurring large ensemble work. After completing her first European tour as a bandleader in the fall, Danielle remains an avid collaborator internationally and at home in the NYC creative music scene. She is looking forward to being the featured artist on two major interdisciplinary projects in 2026: a Harriet Steinke original work commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects, and a crossover jazz opera composed by Ben Morris with a libretto by Gina Stevensen. Also, she loves chocolate. A lot.

Comedy Bang! Bang! Ground Beefing Tour 2026

Join host Scott Aukerman, along with Paul F. Tompkins &amp; The Comedy Bang! Bang! All-Stars, as they perform a totally improvised version of the award-winning podcast!

Chevalier Theatre

Randy Feltface

Randy Feltface has spent his career denying the accusation that he is nothing more than a gimmick. Now it's time to own it. As seen on Netflix and heard on BBC Radio 4, Randy Feltface has written and performed a dozen solo stand-up comedy shows, released eight comedy specials, sold out around the world and been nominated for Best Comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He made his US television debut on NBC’s Bring The Funny and his comedy specials have become pirated YouTube sensations, garnering critical praise while amassing a huge and devoted following across the globe. He's also a total gimmick.

Leslie Liao

Leslie Liao is a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer. Audiences around the world have been drawn to her relatable, introspective, and matter-of-fact style of humor which is often anchored around her experiences as a single Chinese-American woman living in Los Angeles. Leslie was recently selected to be a New Face of Comedy at Montreal's prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival 2023, and her debut set on Don't Tell Comedy platforms, “Fixing Straight Men,” debuted boldly on YouTube with clips from her set going viral on Instagram and TikTok. Leslie has toured with some of the biggest names in comedy, including Fortune Feimster, and can often be seen in Los Angeles gracing the stages of The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, Laugh Factory, Flappers, and many more.

Crystal Ballroom

Napoleon Dynamite Live!

The beloved indie classic Napoleon Dynamite was released 20 years ago. Since then, much has changed; but the characters, as enduring as they are endearing, stay in our hearts. Appealing to the inner-teenager in each of us, the story, and more importantly, the dialogue, makes Napoleon Dynamiteone of the most quoted movies of our time. Napoleon Dynamite makes us laugh and laugh hard over and over again. This unique evening includes a full screening of Napoleon Dynamite followed by a lively, freewheeling, interactive experience with fan-favorite cast members: Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Jon Gries (Uncle Rico), and Efren Ramirez (Pedro). The live show, perfect for the whole family, is a wild and hysterical blend of Q&amp;A, comedy improv, game show, and party, with plenty of audience participation. Come join the fun and help celebrate this wonderful movie classic.

Michael Blaustein

Michael Blaustein is one of the fastest rising stand up comedians working today. His viral stand up comedy clips have amassed over 900 Million views across all social media platforms. He has sold out venues across the world, most recently closing out his successful 2023 tour year with over 72,000 tickets sold. When he’s not on the road, he’s co-hosting the chart-topping hit comedy podcast ‘Stiff Socks’ with Trevor Wallace, which has over 70 Million downloads.

Michael Blaustein is one of the fastest rising stand up comedians working today. His viral stand up comedy clips have amassed over 900 Million views across all social media platforms. He has sold out venues across the world, most recently closing out his successful 2023 tour year with over 72,000 tickets sold. When he’s not on the road, he’s co-hosting the chart-topping hit comedy podcast ‘Stiff Socks’ with Trevor Wallace, which has over 70 Million downloads.

Josh Thomas: Jiggle Jiggle

Josh Thomas burst onto the Australian comedy scene when he became the youngest ever winner of Raw Comedy, the prestigious national competition produced by the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Just two years later, he received a Melbourne Comedy Festival nomination for Best Show — which he managed while he was still in his teens. Josh is best known for writing, acting and co-executive producing his own television show, inspired by his life and his comedy, called Please Like Me, which found fans around the world on Pivot and Hulu in US, the ABC in Australia and on Netflix everywhere else. He has been awarded by the Australian Academy (AACTA) and the Australian Writers Guild for his writing on Please Like Me, and has been nominated for AACTA and Logie Awards for his performances in the show. The show itself has won Best Comedy at the AACTA Awards, Most Outstanding Comedy at the Logie Awards and has been nominated as Best Comedy at the International Emmy Awards, Rose d'Or Awards and GLAAD Media Awards. It's picked up critical acclaim across the globe and been named one of the best TV shows of the year by Entertainment Weekly, The New Yorker, Time, The A.V. Club and the Los Angeles Times. Josh created and starred in Everything's Gonna Be Okay, available on Freeform, STAN (Aust) and ABC Spark (Canada). He's also recently launched a weekly podcast, Josh Thomas and Friends and You, featuring conversations with his friends — dropping every week on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. And he's back on the road! After returning to stand-up in 2020 with his international tour Whoopsie Daisy, Josh is now premiering his brand new live show Jiggle Jiggle in Australia before taking it to the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Dates and details at comedy.com.au.

Arts at the Armory

MrBallen: Lights Out Live

He’s back on stage — and has new nightmares to share. MrBallen, one of the Internet’s most prominent storytellers, whose YouTube and Podcast channels have attracted millions of listeners worldwide, is embarking on another tour across the country. His latest venture will captivate audiences with its tales of terror and suspense, offering an experience that will make it hard to sleep with the lights out.

Dan Boulger

A comedy special taping for long time Boston based comedian Dan Boulger. Dan is a past winner of the Boston comedy festival and has appeared on the CBS is Late Late Show. He has been the opening act for many famous comedians to come through Boston, including Louis CK and Bill Burr. This show, however, he will be headlining and recording.&nbsp;

Deep Cuts

Kristin Key

Kristin Key is an internationally headlining, queer, musical comedian with sold-out shows worldwide. Her hilarious viral videos -- including the iconic LESBIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM – have garnered over 100 million views from more than one million dedicated followers across social media. Using comedy as a way to uplift her community and create safe spaces for comedy fans from all walks of life, Kristin also amplifies local nonprofits with every tour date. She is honored to be the North County LGBTQ Resource Center’s Award of Merit Recipient as well as a Curve Power List Recipient in recognition of her impact. More than a fandom, this is a movement! Kristin's got 6 full-length comedy albums and 1 DryBar comedy special, and has also appeared on NBC'S Bring the Funny &amp; Last Comic Standing, VH-1, SiriusXM, and more. Her debut feature-length comedy special - LESBIAN ARMY - is available now on Apple TV, Amazon, and more. Join Kristin for CA-CAW, her latest headlining tour - on sale now!

Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians But Everyone is Welcome

Fred Armisen is a comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He is the co-writer and co-star of IFC’s Emmy-nominated series Portlandia. He is in the hit Netflix series Wednesday as Uncle Fester. He stars in HBO’s Los Espookys, which he co-wrote and executive produced. He can also be heard in the hit animated Super Mario Bros movie. Armisen stars in, writes, and produces IFC’s hit show Documentary Now. He has also appeared in HBO’s Our Flag Means Death, Judd Apatow’s The Bubble, and Amazon’s series Forever. He voices characters in Big Mouth and The Mitchells vs. The Machines. He is currently starring in the Broadway play All In. Armisen is an 11-season veteran of Saturday Night Live. From 2014-2024, Armisen was band leader of the 8G Band on Late Night With Seth Meyers.

Becky Chambers: As You Wake, Break The Shell

Becky Chambers is the bestselling author of the Wayfarers series, the Monk and Robot novellas, and other works of science fiction. She is a two-time Hugo Award winner, a Locus Award winner, and has been nominated for the Nebula Award, the Arthur C. Clarke Award, and the Women's Prize for Fiction, among others. Her latest work is the upcoming novel As You Wake, Break the Shell, the first in a new duology. Becky has a background in performing arts, and grew up in a family heavily involved in space science. She spends her free time playing video games, hanging out in the woods, and learning about the universe. She still hopes to see Earth from orbit one day, though she’s gotten picky about who she’d take a ride from. Prone to hopping around, Becky can be found either in her home state of California or her wife’s home country of Iceland.

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

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.

Where

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Experiences

Yohay Sponder: Genesis

Jennifer Welch: Not Today, Fascists

Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen

Comedy Bang! Bang! Ground Beefing Tour 2026

Randy Feltface

Leslie Liao

Napoleon Dynamite Live!

Michael Blaustein

Michael Blaustein

Josh Thomas: Jiggle Jiggle

MrBallen: Lights Out Live

Dan Boulger

Kristin Key

Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians But Everyone is Welcome

Becky Chambers: As You Wake, Break The Shell