Théo Ould, accordion - In the Footsteps of Piazzolla 

Théo Ould has revitalized the accordion’s place on the concert stage: performing iconic piano works in a different light, commissioning bold new pieces, and crafting programs that transport audiences across continents and centuries. In this program, he pays tribute to composer and bandoneonist Astor Piazzolla, pairing that composer’s works with his “obsessions,” inspirations, contemporaries, and current-day composers inspired by the tango master.&nbsp; Single tickets will go on sale on August 7 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=M2ZlajNwc2s4M3I2ODB1b3NnNzkwOXVkY24gY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Longy's Pickman Hall

Jessica Vosk – SLEIGH 

SLEIGH: Jessica Vosk’s title says it all. Inspired by her 2024 holiday album, this show is the ultimate festive extravaganza: a dazzling, high-energy celebration you won’t want to miss. Expect songs that span the emotional spectrum, from the riotous hilarity of “The Twelve Gays of Christmas” to beloved classics evoking the warmth and nostalgia of the holiday season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Single tickets will go on sale on August 7 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=NWhicDVqNGk5M3BxZDE5Nm85M2g5MGlxOGcgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Berklee Performance Center

Soweto Gospel Choir – PEACE 

Formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music, Soweto Gospel Choir draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto, South Africa. The choir is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world and has received critical acclaim and audience adoration for their powerful renditions of African American spirituals, gospel, and folk music.  Single tickets will go on sale on August 7 at noon.  <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=NjduNTVpNDM5cm90aGJjcmlpbHVnc21ydW8gY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>

Anthony Williams’ “Urban Nutcracker” Celebrates its 25th Season 

<a href="http://urbannutcracker.com/">Anthony Williams’ “Urban Nutcracker</a>”, a contemporary holiday classic that captures the spirit of Boston, returns to the Boch Center Shubert Theatre December 13-21 for its 25th season! This enchanting production showcases winter scenes set against the backdrop of downtown Boston, blending the vibrant rhythms of Duke Ellington with Tchaikovsky's timeless score. Anchored in classical ballet, this year’s performances feature a diverse array of dance styles including tap, hip-hop, breakdance, flamenco, and jazz; all accompanied by an 8-piece live ensemble of Boston-based musicians. Deemed “a holiday arts tradition reflecting the rich multicultural diversity of Boston” by The Boston Globe, more than 130 performers take the stage in this joyful rendition of heroine Clarice’s adventure with the street magician Drosselmeyer. The production explores iconic Boston landmarks such as the “Make Way for Ducklings” statues, the golden dome of the State House, the Boston Public Garden, Fenway Park’s “Green Monster,” the Citgo sign, Revere Beach, and Downtown Boston. This milestone season features beloved returning artists and exciting debuts. Flamenco star Nino de los Reyes returns for his second year, and acclaimed tap dancer and original “Urban Nutcracker” cast member Khalid Hill returns to light up the stage. Longtime company member Gianni DiMarco reprises the role of Drosselmeyer, with dancer Junichi Fukuda making his debut as Drosselmeyer. Guest performers include young dancers from the French island of Guadeloupe, Boston-based ballerina Ruth Whitney, and Joe González, dance artist and co-associate artistic director with Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Additional guest artists include drag artist Patty Bourrée, and dancer Yo-EL Cassell. More Information: “Urban Nutcracker” will play the Boch Center Shubert Theatre (265 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116). Tickets are available at the Boch Center Box Office,<a href="https://www.bochcenter.org/events/detail/urbannutcracker"> bochcenter.org/urbannutcracker</a>, or by calling (866) 348-9738. Groups of 10 or more may reserve discounted tickets now by contacting Boch Center Group Sales at (617) 532-1116 or <a href="mailto:groups@bochcenter.org">groups@bochcenter.org</a>. Ticket Prices: $29-$125 Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 PM Sunday, December 14 at 1:00 PM Sunday, December 14 at 5:30 PM Thursday, December 18 at 7:00 PM Friday, December 19 at 7:00 PM (LGBTQ+ Inclusive Performance) Saturday, December 20 at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 20 at 7:00 PM Sunday, December 21 at 1:00 PM Sunday, December 21 at 5:30 PM All performances are approximately 2 hours with one 20 minute intermission.

Boch Center Shubert Theatre

Stringfest: Edmar Colón Ensemble - Featuring youth ensembles from Boston Music Project, City Strings United, and Project STEP 

Saxophonist Edmar Colón and his Ensemble team with young string players from three leading educational programs around Boston for an afternoon of intergenerational inspiration and artistry. The program will feature selections by Colón and his ensemble, before the young players join in for jazz-inspired interpretations of beloved Puerto Rican folk songs.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=NjNwMThqdWg4aWhuNDRqMDJzM25lajFxbjggY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Salvation Army Kroc Center

Tyshawn Sorey Trio 

A singular force in contemporary music, Tyshawn Sorey seamlessly blends jazz, classical, and improvisatory traditions from Europe and Africa to redefine the expressive potential of the drum kit. Guided by his “world aesthetic,” his compositions unfold with deliberate brilliance, erasing boundaries and reshaping 21st-century American music. Experience the immersive and meditative artistry of the Tyshawn Sorey Trio.&nbsp; Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=N2FkNWpkZHEyYW5qcWlhb2IydmJuMnVkb2ggY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

What Makes It Great? with Rob Kapilow - Songs from My Fair Lady, Camelot, and Brigadoon: Lerner & Loewe’s Greatest Hits 

Rob Kapilow illuminates the enduring appeal of Lerner and Loewe’s classic Broadway musicals in his engaging "What Makes It Great?" format. Known for his insightful, entertaining style, Kapilow breaks down musical highlights from iconic shows like My Fair Lady, Camelot, and Brigadoon, enhancing listeners’ appreciation by revealing the brilliance behind timeless musical theater favorites.&nbsp; Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MjNkb3V1dmc1b3V0Z21mbG9zcGlqcDJ2bmYgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

NEC’s Jordan Hall

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis 

Jazz is a living conversation between past and present, with each generation of bandleaders reimagining timeless standards while introducing bold new works. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis invites new fans and returning devotees to this century-long dialogue, capturing the spirit of the Big Band era while proving that this music remains as vibrant and powerful as ever.     Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.  <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MTQzNnA2aDF0dTM2MTYwMjBsYzUxN2k3dGIgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>

Symphony Hall

Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez Duo 

Pianist Alfredo Rodriguez, born into a prominent Cuban musical family, trained in classical conservatories, while percussionist Pedrito Martinez honed his deeply-rooted Afro-Cuban folkloric percussion and vocal techniques on the streets of Old Havana. Now, after years of growth and artistic evolution, Rodriguez and Martinez take center stage for a high-energy evening that pulses with the spirit of Cuban musical traditions.&nbsp; Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MGI3NHZnOGRoZDlpMm1mNGJjZXEzdjIyOXEgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Leif Ove Andsnes, piano 

Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes returns to Celebrity Series for his third appearance—but for the first time as a solo recitalist. Praised for his insightful, compelling, and elegantly virtuosic interpretations, Andsnes brings clarity and structure to every piece he performs.&nbsp; Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MDBsYm5iZ3Zxa2hldWY4bzdrdTJxdDh0Z3UgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Ruckus and Davóne Tines - What is Your Hand in This? 

Brilliant bass-baritone Davóne Tines and early music continuo band Ruckus form the perfect pairing to reflect on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Giving new life to Colonial- and Revolutionary-era hymns, ballads, and Baroque compositions, Ruckus and Tines embark on a musical journey that weaves through the pre-Civil War period, the Civil Rights era, and into the present day.&nbsp; Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=N2xyamVzYTYwdWp2cnE4NXBrNXQ5dmhnc20gY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Sanders Theatre 

Gabriel Kahane - Book of Travelers 

The morning after the 2016 election, singer/composer Gabriel Kahane boarded a train from New York to Chicago, starting a 9,000-mile journey across America. In a climate of national division, Kahane listened to Americans’ stories; a song cycle, Book of Travelers, was born from their hopes, hardships, and shared moments of faith and resilience. Everyday American stories become extraordinary when you experience Gabriel Kahane’s poignant, wise, and empathetic Book of Travelers.&nbsp; Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MmJsOXJucTV0cmdwdWZ0MWtrcDcyajVzbzEgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Axelle Fanyo, soprano and Julius Drake, piano 

French soprano Axelle Fanyo makes her Boston debut with a captivating program showcasing the vocal brilliance and emotional depth that have defined her rising career on opera and recital stages. Praised for her extraordinary expressiveness, Fanyo “does not only embody a character, she tells us the story. She clearly cultivates the art of communication, which gives her singing another dimension” (Forum Opéra).&nbsp; Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=NzlwaXEybjhzcDk1ajF2YzhqaGlqOGl0NHIgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

Longy's Pickman Hall 

Dianne Reeves 

Captivating vocals, compelling storytelling, and a gift for improvisation make Dianne Reeves’ live performances can’t-miss events. Experience her artistry when she returns to Berklee Performance Center.    Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.  <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MzNxY2d2ZmZoaWNvYzBxbjVnOGdyZ2M5ZWkgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>

Meshell Ndegeocello 

Bassist, singer, songwriter, and producer Meshell Ndegeocello makes her headlining debut with Celebrity Series at Berklee Performance Center. Known for her genre-defying sound, she blends soul, R&amp;B, jazz, hip hop, and rock with honesty and depth.&nbsp; Single tickets will go on sale on October 16 at noon.&nbsp; <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=MWo3YzRrbG51ZGswZGJpODVtcTB1bm8yZGIgY2VsZWJyaXR5c2VyaWVzMTkzOEBt&amp;tmsrc=celebrityseries1938%40gmail.com">Click here to add to your Google Event Calendar!</a>&nbsp;

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

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

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 📈

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

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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