Boston Bitdown

Boston BitDown, a new artist-driven music festival celebrating Chiptune/Digital Fusion music. 3 days, 3 venues, 30+ performances. Early bird 3-day pass tickets on sale now. More info coming soooooon... 3/6/25: <a href="https://www.wxi.space/thespace">Warehouse XI</a> - 11 Sanborn Ct, Somerville, MA. 02143 3/7/25 <a href="https://www.capitoltheatreusa.com/">Capitol Theatre</a> - 204 Mass Ave. Arlington, MA. 02474 3/8/25: <a href="https://www.crystalballroomboston.com/">Crystal Ballroom</a> - 55 Davis Sq, Somerville, MA. 02144

Crystal Ballroom

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: A Screening and Audio/Visual celebration

Battlemode Presents: a screening and audio visual celebration of “Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World” With a Pre Show chiptune set by Battlemode, and glam punk set by Linnea’s Garden A 360 degree projection post show by V.Kash, paired with a dance music set by Wubson And a popup arcade by Super Party Bros Feb. 21| Pre Show 8PM | Movie 9PM | Post Show 11PM The Capitol Theatre | 204 Mass Ave. Arlington, MA. 02474 $25

Capitol Theatre

SexFest

8 Bands 11 Drag Performers Day 1: Warehouse XI: 11 Sanborn Court, Somerville, MA. 02143 Day 2: The Jungle Community Music Club: 6 Sanborn Court, Somerville, MA. 02143 Check "Agenda" Sexion for venue, and performer details

Warehouse XI

The Presidential Erection

Got 2016/2020 election trauma? This year – do the election right. Don’t go home and stress watch the results; instead come to the Crystal Ballroom to dance the night away and catch some voting themed drag from: Ricky Mortis Mia Culpa Complete Destruction Stroke The Clown James Bondage Celia Smokinbutts Witj E Craft Buster Pants Music from: Bars Over Bars And a Pop Up Arcade from: Super Party Bros Don’t worry, we’ll still have the election streaming in the background so you can keep up with the results.

The Crystal Ballroom

Hack The Planet Day

A teenage hacker finds himself framed for the theft of millions of dollars from a major corporation. Master hacker Dade Murphy, aka Zero Cool, aka Crash Override, has been banned from touching a keyboard for seven years after crashing over 1,500 Wall Street computers at the age of 11. Now keen to get back in front of a monitor, he finds himself in more trouble than ever. Hackers is screening in 35mm as part of Hack the Planet Day, presented by&nbsp;Double Feature &amp; The Somerville Theatre!&nbsp; HACK THE PLANET DAY<ul><li>See HACKERS in 35mm on the anniversary of the film’s theatrical release (9.15.95)!</li><li>Enjoy a 360° visual preshow by v.Kash, paired with a DJ set by Wubson, and a chiptune set by Battlemode</li><li>There will be a special appearance from Renoly Santiago who played Phantom Phreak in the film</li><li>Then join us for a special afterparty in our Crystal Ballroom!</li></ul>EVENT DETAILS 6PM – Preshow 7PM – Movie Afterparty at the Crystal Ballroom immediately following the film! &nbsp;

Somerville Theatre

Disasterpiece Theatre Presents: Troll 2

Join us for some of the best (worst?) cult movies in Capitol Theatre’s historic main theater! Next up is TROLL 2 on Thursday, September 12th. In the film, a vacationing family discovers that the entire town they’re visiting is inhabited by goblins, disguised as humans, who plan to eat them. You know, just your typical family vacation. $7 | 21+ TROLL 2 is screening as part of our cult movie series hosted by High Energy Vintage and Disasterpiece Theatre at the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, MA

4th Wall Presents: Battlemode, Vices Inc., Lions and Lavender, Plague Dad

4th Wall Presents: <a href="https://battlemodemusic.com/" target="_blank">Battlemode</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vicesinc.com/" target="_blank">Vices Inc.</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lions_and_lavender/" target="_blank">Lions &amp; Lavender</a>, &amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/plaguedad/" target="_blank">Plague Dad</a> With Visuals by:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/badware_/" target="_blank">BADWARE</a> Popup Arcade by:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/superpartybrosent/" target="_blank">Super Party Bros</a> Aug 10th | Doors 9PM | Music 9:30PM 18+ The Capitol Theatre | 204 Mass Ave. Arlington, MA. 02474

Ultra Deluxe World Tour - Boston

CHIPTUNE nation arise!! Ultra Deluxe World Tour is stopping at Obrien's Pub in Boston with philly based hardcore rave group - Compact Disc Blood Tour Support from Boston Chiptune Elite: (t-t)b, &amp; Battlemode Ultra deluxe (NY) - <a href="https://ultradeluxemusic.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2PuBWFxMDk3YL0SYhW95NwSro0vB1D2gXpdcrXnktKR2GwOzZVaWcpPfo_aem_eFFnGKDm6y-w6a9hZWCa2w">https://ultradeluxemusic.bandcamp.com/</a> (t-t)b (Bos) - <a href="https://t-tb.bandcamp.com/music?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR28nfVI1Xj8slmm04HTekvqYlB4Y9fhdl0Xvl3KNdgdmvOFmdxosjSy-AM_aem_mSX0aWdzwiao5NNipZTStQ">https://t-tb.bandcamp.com/music</a> Battlemode (Bos) - <a href="http://battlemodemusic.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2vbFs6FSr07xq5gbJMLyZgxdsiohx_pn4NBCrPwDUwjgf7nm8DeeOWX4Q_aem_fQOGAUIFgRb5POkGJUl1fw">battlemodemusic.com</a>

Obriens Pub

Cline and Cash Project

Join Niki Luparelli (as Patsy Cline) and Andy Cummings (as Johnny Cash) for a thrilling ride back in time, as they bring the magic of Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash’s golden era back to life!

Disasterpiece Theatre: The Apple

"The&nbsp;Apple"&nbsp;is one of those amazing films that should never have been made, a musical number about taking speed, a dystopian future world run by an evil record producer, dance numbers shot in a (not very well disguised) airport.&nbsp;But it did get made, and you can see it! You may want to sing along, you may want to burn your eyes out, but you will never forget watching&nbsp;The&nbsp;Apple. The Apple is screening as part of our cult movie series hosted by our friends at High Energy Vintage and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.capitoltheatreusa.com/movie/disasterpiece-theatre/" target="_blank">Disasterpiece Theatre</a>.

Good For Her Film Series: Basic Instinct

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE WHAT A WOMAN IS CAPABLE OF… Good for Her is a new series at the Capitol Theatre. Films will screen Saturdays and Tuesdays March 2nd – April 30th The mysterious Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone), a beautiful crime novelist, becomes a suspect when she is linked to the brutal death of a rock star. Investigated by homicide detective Nick Curran (Michael Douglas), Catherine seduces him into an intense relationship. Meanwhile, the murder case becomes increasingly complicated when more seemingly connected deaths occur and Nick’s psychologist and lover, Beth Garner (Jeanne Tripplehorn), appears to be another suspect.

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE WHAT A WOMAN IS CAPABLE OF… Good for Her is a new series at the Capitol Theatre. Films will screen Saturdays and Tuesdays March 2nd – April 30th

Good For Her Film Series: Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead

Show Me Your Bits 2

SHOW ME YOUR BITS is BACK!&nbsp;Last summer’s 8-bit baudy burlesque show returns one night only with EVEN MORE ACTS!&nbsp;Sexy video game inspired performances from Jynx Merlot, Lucy BlueSkies, Stabitha Christie and more will pique your interest in their pixels.&nbsp;Enjoy pre-show classic video games in our mini arcade and music by Minusworld and Battlemode! Featuring performances by: Lucy BlueSkies Jynx Merlot Stabitha Christie Tainted Rose Doctor Onyx Celia Smokinbutts …and more! Musical performances by: Minusworld Battlemode

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 ⭐️

S19: interest based

WBUR’s 75th birthday celebrations 💫

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.