Small Town Murder

Comedians James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman are taking their hit podcast, Small Town Murder, on the road! Each week, they look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. Shut up, and give me murder!

Chevalier Theatre

Drew & Deison Afualo Present: Two Idiot Girls LIVE

Your favorite unfiltered sister duo, Drew and Deison Afualo, are bringing Two Idiot Girls back to the stage! Expect the same chaotic, cozy sleepover vibes you know and love,&nbsp;filled with laughter, inside jokes, and pure sister energy. Fans will also have the chance to submit their own wild, heartfelt, or downright ridiculous stories to be read on stage for everyone to enjoy. Uncensored, hilarious, and truly the funniest, most unserious show you’ll ever see. This is a celebration of sisterhood, chaos, and community, all in true Two Idiot Girls fashion.

The Wilbur

Ilana Glazer Live!

Ilana Glazer is a comedian, actor, advocate, and creator best known for co-creating and co-starring in the acclaimed series BROAD CITY. The internationally touring standup comedian debuted her second special, HUMAN MAGIC, on Hulu. You can find her comedy &amp; socio-political video-podcast “IT’S OPEN with Ilana Glazer” every Thursday on YouTube, audio-only available everywhere you podcast. Additionally, Glazer co-wrote and starred in BABES, which premiered at SXSW 2024 to rave reviews before its release with Neon. And in 2025, she made her Broadway debut in the stage adaptation of GOOD NIGHT, &amp; GOOD LUCK alongside George Clooney for a special limited run.

Criminal Presents: An Evening with Phoebe Judge

The premise of the podcast Criminal has always been to tell stories about people "who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle." In this all-new, intimate, and darkly funny show, host Phoebe Judge tells those stories about herself and the people she loves. Growing up in an eccentric, unpredictable family in Chicago, Judge began discovering family secrets. Judge shares how those secrets have shaped her life - including the work she does as a journalist and host of a true crime podcast.

Hannibal Buress

From within the bustling heart of the Windy City, a comedian named Hannibal Buress embarked upon his journey. The year was 2002, the location, the Big Muddy Room at Southern Illinois University. Guided by the wisdom of his friend Chidi and sharpened in the fires of Tony Trimm's "Sunday School sessions," young Buress was prepared to take the comedy world by storm.&nbsp; In 2006, he emerged from the shadows, performing at Montreal's 'Just for Laughs' New Faces, an event that led to his first international appearance on "Late Night with Jörgen Raymann" in Holland. From that moment, he continued to grow, creating a series of successful stand-up specials including "Animal Furnace," "Live From Chicago," "Hannibal Takes Edinburgh," "Comedy Camisado," and "Miami Nights".&nbsp; Fate intervened in 2009, when a last-minute booking on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" led to a meeting with Seth Meyers. This encounter gave him the opportunity to write for the legendary show "Saturday Night Live." It was there, my young turtles, where Buress had one sketch air – a moment he credits to the creativity of his cousin Percy. He cherishes the memory of watching Rihanna uttering his lines in the "Shy Ronnie" sketch. After a season there, he moved to "30 Rock," filling the space left vacant by the departure of Donald Glover.&nbsp; In the realm of film, Buress has proven his versatility, showcasing his talents in "Neighbors," "Neighbors 2," "Baywatch," "Daddy's Home," "Spiderman: Homecoming," "Spiderman: Far From Home," and "Tag." He also provided a memorable performance as Lincoln the dentist on "Broad City" and lent his voice to animations like "The Secret Life of Pets" and "The Angry Birds Movie."&nbsp; From 2009 to 2017, Buress held court at the "Comedy at the Knitting Factory," his charm and wit making an indelible mark on late-night television, featuring on shows such as "David Letterman," "Conan," "Stephen Colbert," and "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah."&nbsp; &nbsp;In 2022, he underwent a transformation, shedding his skin to become Eshu Tune in the world of music. His rhythmic anthems like "Veneers remix" with Danny Brown and Paul Wall, the lively bowling song "1-3 Pocket," and the meticulously crafted "I Lift Weights" echo through the streets. This endeavor was made possible through collaborations with creative minds like Kiefer, Tru, Eshu Tune, Wahsabi Papi, Kenny Segal, Eryn Allen Kane, and Haile Supreme. Through these transformations, Hannibal Buress remains a true warrior in the world of entertainment.

Ryan Hamilton: Making Good Time Tour

Armed with the unique perspective of growing up in rural Idaho to become a favorite in the New York stand-up comedy scene, Ryan is one-of-a-kind. With two Netflix specials, Happy Face and his latest, This Just Hit Me, plus numerous late-night television appearances, including as a regular guest on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, he's garnered a following of loyal fans. They've turned out for sold-out theaters and arenas across the country, including a headlining show at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. At the same time, he's had the unique privilege of serving as a frequent opener for two of the largest touring comedy acts in the country, both Jerry Seinfeld and Nate Bargatze. Ryan is beloved by stand-up fans everywhere, and his future is bright. The New York Times said, "his new hour a breakthrough,” and praised his ability to tell "great observational jokes that display meticulous attention to language and a gift for making the familiar seem alien.”

Samantha Fish: Paper Doll Live World Tour

Samantha Fish is a two-time GRAMMY-nominated guitarist, singer, and songwriter widely recognized as one of the leading artists in contemporary blues and roots music. A Kansas Music Hall of Fame inductee and multiple Blues Music Awards winner, she is celebrated for her electrifying guitar playing, powerhouse vocals, and emotionally charged songwriting. Through relentless touring and a string of critically acclaimed releases, Fish has built an international audience, with all nine of her albums landing on the Billboard Blues Albums chart. A commanding live performer, she has toured extensively around the world, appeared at the New Orleans Jazz &amp; Heritage Festival, shared stages with artists including Slash and The Rolling Stones, and performed at Crossroads Guitar Festival. Whether on record or onstage, Fish continues to expand the reach of modern blues while forging a powerful connection with audiences worldwide.

Doughboys Podcast

Doughboys is the iHeartRadio award-winning Best Food Podcast featured on Good Morning America and The Simpsons. Hosts and longtime frenemies Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger review chain restaurants and bicker about absolutely everything. Past guests include Chris Pratt, Sarah Silverman, and Nicole Byer. Mike Mitchell is an actor, comedian, and cat dad of Wolly and Irma originally from Quincy, Massachusetts, the birthplace of Dunkin’ Donuts. His credits include Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Tomorrow War, and Twisted Metal.&nbsp; Nick Wiger (rhymes with "tiger") is a writer, director, and game designer originally from Lakewood, California, the birthplace of Denny’s. He also co hosts the video game podcast Get Played.

Poly Diaz

Esta función será en español | This performance will be in Spanish Poly Díaz is a Venezuelan comedian and actress based between Mexico and the United States. After the success of her tour Romántica and her stand-up special Lo Necesario—reaching over 375K views and 22M impressions across social media—she returns in 2025 with Tiempo Libre, an international tour spanning more than 30 cities. With sharp humor and fearless honesty, Poly turns immigrant life and modern dating into comedy that’s raw, magnetic, and unapologetically real.

Arts at the Armory

Chris Botti

GRAMMY-winning trumpeter&nbsp;Chris Botti&nbsp;has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades; he’s collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet, including Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and others; he’s topped the jazz charts with numerous albums, earned multiple Gold and Platinum records, performed with symphony orchestras and on prestigious stages from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House.&nbsp; In short, Chris Botti really needs no introduction. Yet with his&nbsp;Blue Note Records&nbsp;debut, he’s offering one anyway.&nbsp;Vol.1&nbsp;is in many ways a fresh start for the trumpeter. Having successfully crossed over from jazz renown to pop stardom, Botti’s first album in more than a decade finds him crossing back, with a small group project focused on acoustic jazz and classic standards.&nbsp; “I turned 60 in 2022, at a time that seemed like a restart for so many things in the world,” Botti says. “I wanted to strip away all the orchestral arrangements and special guests and focus more on my playing, the playing of my band, and these jazz classics that we always love playing on stage.”&nbsp; While Botti could boast of the major names with whom he’s shared stages, this project allows him to share his enthusiasm for the jazz greats past and present that excite him – his conversation is peppered with references to everyone from Miles Davis to Keith Jarrett to Pat Metheny to Brad Mehldau. He points to landmark albums like Davis’&nbsp;Kind of Blue,&nbsp;John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman, or Metheny’s duo outing with Charlie Haden,&nbsp;Beyond the Missouri Sky&nbsp;as models for the kind of “lifestyle” music he set out to make – music that is exquisite on its own but can also set the scene for a coffee shop or hotel lounge, instantly generating a sophisticated mood.&nbsp;

Michelle Wolf: Best Job in the World

A brand-new stand-up show from the chaotic mind of a mother of two who is typing this with one hand because the other is always holding someone or something. Michelle Wolf is on tour with a hilarious deconstruction of society, gender roles and testicles. Metaphorically. For the love of God, metaphorically. You’ll learn, you’ll laugh and you’ll find out what is actually the best job in the world. Wolf has released four stand-up specials across Netflix and HBO to critical acclaim, including a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special. She is also known for her appearances on The Daily Show (Comedy Central), The Break with Michelle Wolf (Netflix), and making international headlines as the much-buzzed-about headliner of the 2018 White House Correspondents’ Dinner. “Influential, daring and brilliant” Rolling Stone “The voice comedy needs right now” Village Voice “The future of stand-up comedy” Daily Beast

Gianmarco Soresi: The Misery Loves Tour

There is a 16+ age restriction to attend this show.&nbsp; Gianmarco Soresi is a New York-based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence. Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats — which has garnered him critical acclaim from The NY Times, Vulture, Deadline, NPR, The Atlantic and a fanbase of millions across social media. He is a global touring act performing to sold out audiences across the world. He’s performed stand-up on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, Don’t Tell, The Real Housewives of New York, and was selected as a JFL New Face in 2022. He was also featured on Netflix’s recent multi-comic stand-up series “Verified Stand-Up” which released on the platform in November 2023.&nbsp;Gianmarco has also acted in Billy Crystal's Here Today, Netflix’s Bonding, Hustlers, The Last OG, and is the host of the popular podcast “The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi.”&nbsp;In September he released his debut special Thief of Joy on his YouTube channel and it became an instant smash hit, with over 3M views, in the first 2 months! Jason Zinoman at the New York Times called it "superb." It’s "the best debut special of 2025" according to the NYPost and it’s clear on his debut that he is as Vulture says “effusive and expressive, a chatterbox of ideas.” Yahoo News says that in Thief of Joy, he “attacks every moment with infectious energy and charisma” and they are correct that “we're just finally happy we have a longer format to watch.”

Gianmarco Soresi&nbsp;is a New York-based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence. Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats — which has garnered him critical acclaim from The NY Times, Vulture, Deadline, NPR, The Atlantic and a fanbase of millions across social media. He is a global touring act performing to sold out audiences across the world. He’s performed stand-up on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, Don’t Tell, The Real Housewives of New York, and was selected as a JFL New Face in 2022. He was also featured on Netflix’s recent multi-comic stand-up series “Verified Stand-Up” which released on the platform in November 2023.&nbsp;Gianmarco has also acted in Billy Crystal's Here Today, Netflix’s Bonding, Hustlers, The Last OG, and is the host of the popular podcast “The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi.”&nbsp;In September he released his debut special&nbsp;Thief of Joy&nbsp;on his YouTube channel and it became an instant smash hit, with&nbsp;over 3M views, in the first 2 months! Jason Zinoman at the New York Times called it "superb." It’s "the best debut special of 2025" according to the NYPost and it’s clear on his debut that he is as Vulture says “effusive and expressive, a chatterbox of ideas.” Yahoo News says that in&nbsp;Thief of Joy, he “attacks every moment with infectious energy and charisma” and they are correct that “we're just finally happy we have a longer format to watch.”

Rosebud Baker: Paper Bag Princess Tour

Rosebud Baker is a comedian, actor, and Emmy-nominated writer. Named to Variety’s “Top 10 Comics to Watch,” and Vulture’s “Comedians You Should and Will Know” lists, Rosebud wrote for Saturday Night Live from 2022 to 2025. She has written and performed on two Writers Guild Award–nominated shows, That Damn Michael Che and Inside Amy Schumer, and won the WGA Award for her work on the latter. Her debut stand-up special, Whiskey Fists, premiered on YouTube in 2021, produced by Bill Burr and All Things Comedy. Her Netflix special, The Mother Lode, premiered in February 2025. Her acting work can be seen in Life &amp; Beth on Hulu, That Damn Michael Che on HBO, and the horror-comedy feature film Hell of a Summer. She is based in New York, where she lives and works (when she’s not on a plane to go live and work somewhere else).

Crystal Ballroom

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.

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything to do around Boston.

Things to do in Boston and beyond

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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

This week in Boston

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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.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

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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.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

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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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Small Town Murder

Drew & Deison Afualo Present: Two Idiot Girls LIVE

Ilana Glazer Live!

Criminal Presents: An Evening with Phoebe Judge

Hannibal Buress

Ryan Hamilton: Making Good Time Tour

Samantha Fish: Paper Doll Live World Tour

Doughboys Podcast

Poly Diaz

Chris Botti

Chris Botti

Michelle Wolf: Best Job in the World

Gianmarco Soresi: The Misery Loves Tour

Gianmarco Soresi: The Misery Loves Tour

Rosebud Baker: Paper Bag Princess Tour