Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 

The iconic Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the Series for an annual showcase of the company’s extraordinary technique and emotive power, reaffirming their enduring importance in the American cultural landscape.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tickets will go on sale January 14 at noon and the minimum price for matinees will be $39.&nbsp; Thursday, April 24 at 8:00pm&nbsp; Friday, April 25 at 8:00pm&nbsp; Saturday, April 26 at 2:00pm and 8:00pm&nbsp; Sunday, April 27 at 3:00pm&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MnY4MnZnYWh1bWZ0OTAzaWs5dGVzOGJtZjkgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar!</a>&nbsp;(for 4/24 at 8pm) <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=NDZ1NTMxM3A1cmhnaWp0ZHQ3am5paGt1bjEgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar!</a>&nbsp;(for 4/25 at 8pm) <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=Mmk2cm90Y3FlbG5nZG9qYW1lazR0bHZudDUgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar!</a>&nbsp;(for 4/26 at 2pm) <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=Nm9mbzJtbDVwaXUzMTZjYWp2bmxsYmVqcGkgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar!</a>&nbsp;(for 4/26 at 8pm) <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MWlqcmJjNjFoZ2Ryb2lzdmM3MXRudWxiaWEgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar!</a>&nbsp;(for 4/27 at 3pm)

Boch Center Wang Theatre 

Evgeny Kissin, piano 

Room-shaking power and soul-soothing poetry come together during Evgeny Kissin’s return to Symphony Hall. The many moods of Beethoven’s Sonata No. 7 give way to Chopin’s contemplative Nocturnes. Shostakovich’s intense Piano Sonata No. 2 pairs with selections from his homage to Bach, his 24 Preludes and Fugues. Don’t miss a modern master of the keyboard when Evgeny Kissin takes the stage!&nbsp; Tickets will go on sale January 14 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MWJrbTFkYmEwY3RiYnEzbzAxaW1uY3BjamIgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Symphony Hall

Trio Oko

Creating meaningful and joyful human connection through music, Trio Oko highlights their distinctive harp trio instrumentation with the world premiere of a Solo(s) Together work by Indian-American composer Reena Esmail, created just for them. Esmail’s Piano Trio features on the program, arranged for Trio Oko by harpist Charles Overton. Other selections honor the spirit of Solo(s) Together, giving performers space to shine, one at a time.  &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MWNydmhmMWVlbGJnMWR0MmpsMmJqczVxcWMgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar!&nbsp;</a>

Bethel A.M.E. Church 

Samara Joy 

Vocalist Samara Joy has reached tremendous heights as a prolific rising star in the jazz world. Linger Awhile, her 2022 debut album with Verve Records, drew critical acclaim and earned her two Grammys—Best Jazz Vocal Recording and Best New Artist in any genre. We invite you to experience her artistry and her open-hearted authenticity during this extraordinary Celebrity Series debut concert!&nbsp; Tickets will go on sale January 14 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=NzM2NnZxdGU5dHVqOTYwdTZ2YWszbmtlOW0gY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar!&nbsp;</a>

Berklee Performance Center

Tessa Lark, Joshua Roman, Edgar Meyer 

Tessa Lark, at once a widely praised classical violinist and an acclaimed Appalachian fiddler, blends the elegance and expressiveness of her classical training with the spontaneity and verve of bluegrass and mountain music. Her joyful style sets a beautifully collaborative tone when paired with Edgar Meyer and Oklahoma-born cellist, composer, and curator Joshua Roman.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tickets will go on sale January 14 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=N2h2cDNxc2k2amFnMTk0MHYzNmI0ZzhxcWUgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Sanders Theatre (in Memorial Hall, Harvard)

Nadia Washington Quartet  

Powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist Nadia Washington makes her Celebrity Series debut as a headliner with her Quartet after performing in Jazz Along The Charles and Code Listen in the past. Share an afternoon of heartfelt original music that effortlessly traverses jazz, gospel, folk, world, and rock &amp; roll. Nadia’s captivating music and storytelling reconnect audiences to hope and healing for an unforgettable artistic experience. Co-sponsored by Ágora Cultural Architects.     <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MWZ0bDdtdnY1bGdtaGluYWo4MDRrNWo0cjIgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar!</a>

Arlington Street Church (Back Bay) 

Zlatomir Fung, cello (Groton, MA) 

The youngest cellist to win a Gold Medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition, 24-year-old Zlatomir Fung enjoys a busy and varied international career. For his Celebrity Series debut, the passionate film fan has chosen works that conjure iconic moments from opera and screen, including a new fantasia on Bizet’s Carmen, written for him by Marshall Estrin.&nbsp; Tickets will go on sale January 14 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=N2NvbGszM2M1ZTNsOGlmZzJ1YjRvYWgwcm0gY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Groton Hill Musicenter, Meadow Hall

Zlatomir Fung, cello (Cambridge, MA) 

The youngest cellist to win a Gold Medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition, 24-year-old Zlatomir Fung enjoys a busy and varied international career. For his Celebrity Series debut, the passionate film fan has chosen works that conjure iconic moments from opera and screen, including a new fantasia on Bizet’s Carmen, written for him by Marshall Estrin.&nbsp; Tickets will go on sale January 14 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=NzMwZW1lZXFxaHYxZmNqZmtzdDFmbXQ5dG4gY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Pickman Concert Hall, Longy School of Music (Bard College) 

City Ballet of Boston & Tony Williams Dance Center Present “Dance Distinctive” 

<a href="https://cityballetofboston.org/">City Ballet of Boston (CBB)</a> under the artistic direction of Tony Williams, presents “Dance Distinctive,” an unforgettable celebration of dance, featuring six contemporary works including two premieres by choreographers Chu Ling and Lorraine Chapman. With dancers from City Ballet of Boston and Tony Williams Dance Center, the performances take place at the historic Strand Theatre in Dorchester, April 12-13. The performances, at the Strand Theatre (543 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA 02125), take place on Saturday, April 12 at 3pm, and Sunday, April 13 at 3pm. Tickets start at $20 and are available at <a href="http://cityballetofboston.org/">cityballetofboston.org</a>. Program: Voices from the Past (2024, Stage premiere) - Dance Distinctive opens with Gianni Di Marco's striking piece that bridges the classical and the contemporary. Life in Color (2017) -Through dynamic choreography and witty and humorous jazz poetry by Ken Nordine, Life in Color celebrates the vibrancy and complexity of the human experience. Ginko Leaves (2025 world premiere) - Choreographer Chu Ling unites Chinese Classical Dance with ballet to create an elegant exploration of classical movement. This piece is inspired by the ginkgo leaves. The Chinese associate the ginkgo with Zen, as its antiquity and golden splendor symbolize the wisdom and strength of the ancient East. Like the elegant and composed ginkgo leaf, one should savor the present moment and embrace the impermanence of life. Airs &amp; Dances - was choreographed by Tony Williams and performed by his company, Ballet Theatre of Boston in 1985. Inspired by Ottorino Respighi’s harmonious score, Tony Williams' bright choreography reflects the precision and elegance of classical dance. Ben's Trumpet - Inspired by Rachel Isadora’s Caldecott award - winning children’s book, Ben’s Trumpet transforms the rhythms of jazz music into movement, bringing to life the dreams of a young boy enchanted by the music from the 1930s &amp; 40s. This ballet is a vibrant, heartfelt celebration of music, dreams, and the joy of self-expression. Ben’s Trumpet premiered in 2009, at the Wheelock Family Theater, in collaboration with Tony's former Boston Ballet colleague, Rachel Isadora, and set designer, Charles Baldwin. Plus a world premiere created for City Ballet of Boston by Lorraine Chapman.

Strand Theatre

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain 

Making a much-anticipated return to Boston for the first time since 2018, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain promises a mix of unexpected delights and genre-hopping virtuosity. The group’s two previous appearances on the Series were smash hits with subscribers, so get your seats early and make sure you don’t miss the fun!&nbsp; Tickets will go on sale January 14 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=NjVmNmZxdG1hcXVvZjlydHVhN3R2dnRuNm8gY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

NEC's Jordan Hall

Boston Conservatory Faculty Brass Quintet  

Five members of Boston Conservatory at Berklee School of Music’s brass faculty, all extraordinary performers and committed educators, come together to present the world premiere of a Solo(s) Together work by Alice Gomez, commissioned by Celebrity Series, along with other selections for trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba. Co-sponsored by Ágora Cultural Architects and Boston Conservatory at Berklee. &nbsp; &nbsp; Click here to add this event to your <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MGh0azdrYzNoZnI1ajhuZG5ubGlwa2diNDUgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Google Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

David Sedaris 

The more things change—in our aging bodies, in our families and our relationships, in politics and society in general—the more we need David Sedaris. He slices through the chaos with spot-on observations, incisive wit, and, somehow, a humane and relatable point of view.&nbsp; Share a smile, a laugh, or a knowing smirk with fellow fans when David Sedaris returns to Symphony Hall to read new and unpublished material you can only hear live and in-person!&nbsp; Tickets will go on sale January 14 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=Mmw4Y3ZibHU2ZW92NGpsb3VmN2ttZ3MxdTcgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

What Makes It Great? With Rob Kapilow: The Songs of Simon & Garfunkel 

Rob Kapilow shines the What Makes it Great? spotlight on Simon &amp; Garfunkel for an illuminating exploration of the duo’s songwriting process and compositional choices.&nbsp;&nbsp; Featuring live performances by two vocalists, Kapilow shares the surprising stories behind iconic hit songs and helps us listen to these longtime favorites with fresh ears.&nbsp; Tickets will go on sale January 14 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=N3BiZTdybWRiOXJvZ3RxYW9pZTRyM2RyNTIgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

NEC’s Jordan Hall 

Zlata Chochieva, piano 

Pianist Zlata Chochieva, celebrated by critics and embraced by audiences throughout Europe, returns to the United States for her long-awaited Boston debut with a program that reflects her deep affinity for Rachmaninoff. Acclaimed for her “performances of huge emotional scope and intense drama” (The Guardian), Zlata Chochieva promises a can’t-miss Celebrity Series debut!&nbsp; Tickets will go on sale January 14 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MXI4MDFqNDNndGIxdXMzZDlvNmdyaDlkbDggY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com" target="_blank">Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Human Movement Project Presents Community Contemporary Dance with Kim Holman 

Human Movement Project, founded by choreographer and Certified Personal Trainer Kim Holman, is celebrating its launch in its permanent Hyde Park home at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.humanmvmtlab.com/">Human Movement Lab&nbsp;</a>with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.humanmvmtproject.com/general-6">two weekends of events March 16-30</a>&nbsp;that celebrate its spaces for professional dance, performance, and physical wellness. &nbsp; Created for adults that don’t consider themselves dancers, this open class is an opportunity to experience contemporary dance alongside professionals in a safe environment. Taught by Kim Holman (Luminarium Dance, Human Movement Project), we’ll learn new ways to move our bodies, take movement risks, and learn choreography while not taking ourselves too seriously.&nbsp; &nbsp; Open to adults, beginners encouraged. Participants should wear comfortable clothes (layers are usually helpful) and socks and bring water. Free/Suggested Donation. Email info@humanmvmtproject to RSVP.

Human Movement Lab

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

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S19: interest based

WBUR’s 75th birthday celebrations 💫

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 ⭐️

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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 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

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.