PIAF!

French sensation Piaf! The Show returns to Boston for one night only Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM for an unforgettable musical experience at the Berklee Performance Center. Presented by the Cherry Orchard Festival Foundation, Piaf! The Show tells the story of the legendary chanteuse' life and career, told through her timeless songs, is a sweepingly romantic experience. The star of the show, internationally acclaimed Nathalie Lermitte, backed by a full live band, transforms into Edith Piaf onstage, painting a grandiose and bittersweet portrait, with a rich musical palette of early 20th century Paris. Conceived and directed by Gil Marsalla, the show has sold over one million tickets worldwide and features original scenography and projections, including never-before-published images of Piaf's life. Tickets are on sale now at <a href="http://cherryorchardfestival.org/">CherryOrchardFestival.org</a>. The show narrates the rags-to-riches story of the Parisian singer’s career through her unforgettable songs, complemented by a visual tapestry of previously unreleased photographs and images of famous Parisian locations of the Edith Piaf era.

Berklee Performance Center

Holiday Birch Log Centerpiece Workshop

Holiday Birch Log Centerpiece Workshop from Bemis&nbsp;Farms&nbsp;Nursery December 18, 2024 │&nbsp;6:00&nbsp;PM Create an adorable, Holiday Birch Log Centerpiece with evergreens and decoration, locally grown right in Central Massachusetts. Lasts for months&nbsp;and&nbsp;months! Cut-off date&nbsp;is&nbsp;12/13/2024

Samuel Slater's Resturaunt

Army-Navy Football Luncheon Fundraiser

The Ahern Family Charitable Foundation will hold its 21st Annual Army-Navy Football Luncheon fundraiser on Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at the Scoreboard Sports Bar &amp; Grill in Woburn. As part of the luncheon, attendees of the event will watch the 125th Army-Navy Football game across dozens of widescreen HDTVs. When they aren’t watching one of the oldest rivalries in American sports, guests will also enjoy a buffet lunch, raffles, and silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the luncheon will support Massachusetts children of fallen and deployed troops this holiday season through Operation Santa-Massachusetts, a program created in partnership with the Military Friends Foundation.&nbsp;

Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill

The Peacheaters: An Allman Brothers Band Experience

Fueled by admiration and passion for the music of the ABB, The Peacheaters have been rocking audiences for over 20 years. The Boston Globe, WZLX, Boston's Classic Rock Radio, and many other media outlets have raved about the authenticity of the band's&nbsp;performances.&nbsp; From festivals to concert halls, the band's success has taken them all over the U.S.—including performances at venues such as Showcase Live, The House of Blues, Daytona's Bike Week, The Big House in Macon, GA, and B.B. Kings,&nbsp;NYC.&nbsp; The band's dedication to this music, and to "hitting the note" every night, has helped them build an loyal and ever-growing fan base. The "Peach" has won multiple "Best Tribute Band" awards, and shared stages with legends such as The Outlaws, Melvin Seals (Jerry Garcia Band), Matt Abts (Gov't Mule), The Zen Tricksters, and&nbsp;James&nbsp;Montgomery.

Samuel Slater's Resturant 

Holiday Brass Quintet 

Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra presents the first concert in this season’s Salon Series-&nbsp; Holiday Brass Quintet, featuring traditional holiday favorites, at The Allen Center in Newton at 7pm on December 2nd.&nbsp; For tickets and information visit <a href="https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=paco">proarte.org</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Allen Center for Arts and Culture

Boston Bhangra Competition

North America’s largest independent Indian dance competition returns for the 21st year when Boston Bhangra takes over the Strand Theatre in Dorchester November 23, 2024. Drawing teams from all over the world, the competition brings Northern Indian culture to the stage with vibrant dance performances that will have the audience on their feet and moving. Tickets are on sale September 6th at <a href="https://www.bostonbhangra.com/BBInc2/">BostonBhangra.com</a>.  <img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcQklQyTl-Ck2HBkU3-nD4J5JhSCp0GuGQyOEWlQG2cxMOHsynhibvgAB4-VKfrggJZurKT5vGyApw0G7ipOLVZ1KqPSpcJOvIauKCiD5vVUQix8RiYukXeu6GyXfpqNBhB3gf6dPdblXtnmBsTsiTeJuQ6?key=ksrtg84XsqWYsJAHEeThbQ"> Bhangra is a beautiful, upbeat folk dance style from the state of Punjab in northern India. Dancers wear colorful outfits and move to heavily percussive Punjabi music. The performances are all highly choreographed, highly athletic, and highly fun to experience.  Originally founded as a dance team in 2000, Boston Bhangra has evolved into a non-profit dedicated to promoting cultural awareness through dance and music. The organization offers Bhangra classes, team performances, and promotes events that draw talent from all over the world all while enriching Boston’s culture. Now in its 21st year, the competition serves as the cornerstone of Boston Bhangra’s mission to celebrate the rich Punjabi culture.  “We want to share our heritage with all of Boston and beyond. The competition itself is a celebration of our people and where we have come from,” said Rohit Bhambi, founder of Boston Bhangra. “Everyone is welcome at Boston Bhangra and we hope to see plenty of people who are experiencing our culture for the first time.” The Boston Bhangra Competition is made possible thanks in part to the support of the Barr Foundation, Chardikla TV and Ameriprise Financial. The Boston Bhangra Competition will take place November 23, 2024 at the Strand Theatre (543 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA). Tickets will be available September 6th at <a href="https://www.bostonbhangra.com/BBInc2/">BostonBhangra.com</a>.

Strand Theatre

Comedy Night at Slater's with Jimmy Dunn & Guests

Jimmy Dunn is a stand-up comedian and actor from Boston, who currently plays "Moose" on the Paramount+ reboot of the iconic sitcom FRASIER. He got his start in "show business" telling jokes in a bar in Gloucester, Massachusetts, where he was paid in beer and fried clams. Since then, he's gone on to perform at some of the world's most prestigious comedy events, including the Late Show with David Letterman, CONAN, Montreal's International Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, and Denis Leary's Comic's Come Home in Boston. Jimmy's first major television role was as Sean McCarthy on the CBS sitcom, THE MCCARTHYS. He's also written on several television projects, including two episodes of LOUDERMILK that he co-wrote with Academy Award winner&nbsp;Peter&nbsp;Farrelly. Carolyn Plummer has been doing comedy professionally for over 20 years. She has traveled extensively and to many parts of this country few have dared to venture. Carolyn has worked at clubs, colleges, dead animal lodges, theatres and corporations, appearing with many of the top headliners in the business. She has participated in numerous festivals including the Burbank Comedy Festival; where she was named Best of the Fest, Boston Comedy Festival and The Women in Comedy Festival. Carolyn performed at Denis Leary's Comics Come Home 26 at the TD Garden for the Cam Neely Foundation. She is a versatile comic who is at home telling jokes in front of nuns or&nbsp;biker&nbsp;dudes. Ryan Ellington, a Massachusetts native, has been performing in Boston for over 5 years now. He regularly performs at Laugh Boston, Nick's Comedy Stop and The Comedy Studio. Ryan was a finalist in Laugh Boston's Funniest Person in Massachusetts contest in 2019 and has performed in the Good Luck and WOOtenanny&nbsp;Comedy&nbsp;Festivals.

Petty Larceny: A Tribute to the Music of Tom Petty

The Petty Larceny Band is an award-winning group of musicians runnin' down their dream to bring you all your favorite Tom Petty songs . . . and more! For more than a decade, the Petty Larceny Band has been bringing the music of Tom Petty &amp; the Heartbreakers to life throughout&nbsp;New&nbsp;England. Winners of three consecutive Worcester Music Awards as "Best Tribute Band," and with our lead singer recently named "Best Male Vocalist," Petty Larceny also covers songs from the Traveling Wilburys, Mudcrutch, and&nbsp;Stevie&nbsp;Nicks.

Violinist Maxim Vengerov and Pianist Polina Osetinskaya Return to Boston

(Boston) Celebrated violinist Maxim Vengerov and pianist Polina Osetinskaya are set to perform a night of beautiful music during a once in a generation concert at Boston’s Symphony Hall. Presented by Cherry Orchard Festival, a non-profit organization that promotes international theatrical and musical performances, the world-renowned duo will fill the historic music hall with the passion and virtuosity of Brahms, Schumann and Prokofiev on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 8:00 PM. The concert will mark Vengerov's first Boston performance in over 25 years, and the duo's first time on the Symphony Hall stage. Tickets are available now at BSO.org and by phone at 617-266-1200. The repertoire begins with German pianist Clara Schumann’s Three Romances For Violin and Piano, her husband Robert’s Violin Sonata No. 3 in A minor and Johannes Brahms’ Scherzo from F-A-E Sonata. Following the intermission, the longtime collaborators will perform Sergey Prokofiev’s 5 Melodies and Violin Sonata No. 2.

Boston Symphony Hall

Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac 

Little Lies is an 8-piece tribute from Boston performing an authentic playlist of your favorite Fleetwood Mac hits. Join us for a night of romance, drama, and, of course, Rumours! Featuring two female and two male vocalists, along with an ensemble of professional musicians dedicated to capturing the magic of one of the world's most&nbsp;successful&nbsp;bands.

Manny 267 Foundation: Comedy Night

Seven hilarious comics will come together November 2, 2024, at the DCU Center in Worcester to raise money for the Manny 267 Foundation. The foundation is named in honor of Worcester Police Officer Emmanuel “Manny” Familia, who tragically died in 2021 while attempting to save a 14-year old boy from drowning. Hosted by comedian Harrison Stebbins, the night of comedy will feature nationally touring comedians who all call New England home including Emily Ruskowski, Orlando Baxter, Corey Rodrigues, Brian Glowacki, Rafi Gonzalez and Paul Nardizzi. Tickets for the 267 All-Star Comedy Night are on sale now at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/267-all-star-comedy-night-to-benefit-the-267-foundation-tickets-996552594637?aff=oddtdtcreator">EventBrite.com</a>. The Manny 267 Foundation aims to raise awareness about the hazards of drowning. The foundation provides funding for floatation devices that are installed in emergency vehicles to be used as life-saving tools when responding to aquatic emergencies, as well as supporting water safety training for police officers and swimming lessons for young people. “Manny’s legacy continues to live on through the incredible work the foundation is doing to insure no other families have to go through the pain and loss that we have suffered,” said Elvin Familia. “One hundred percent of the proceeds from this comedy show will go towards providing Manny Tubes and water rescue training for police departments around Massachusetts.“ Manny is described by his friends and family as “always the funniest person in the room,” making the All-Star Comedy Night a fitting tribute to his legacy.&nbsp;

DCU Center

The Pike Halloween Bash

Celebrate Halloween in Samuel Slater's Hall with DJ Chuck Perks! Costumes, prizes, and&nbsp;MORE.&nbsp; ~ $500 prize for the best&nbsp;costume&nbsp;~

Comedy Night at Slater's with Christine Hurley & Guests

Samuel Slater's Hall │ Friday, October 18, 2024 │ Doors 6:30 PM / Show&nbsp;7:30&nbsp;PM 21+ Event / Valid&nbsp;ID&nbsp;Required Christine Hurley loves what she does…making people laugh! Married to Jimmy Hurley and having five kids, Christine is never at a loss for comedic material. Like any great comedian, Christine has an innate ability to see humor in "everyday" situations. For years, she entertained family, friends and neighbors in their kitchens, at barbeques and the grocery store aisles. The only difference now is she uses a microphone and&nbsp;a&nbsp;stage. Christine's maiden voyage into the world of stand up comedy was an open audition in New York City. The television network Nick at Nite was looking for "AMERICA'S FUNNIEST MOM." She figured if it didn't go well, no one in New York would have known who she&nbsp;was&nbsp;anyway… Turns out it went well! Out of thousands of entries, Christine was selected to be a finalist on the nationally televised show. The producers of the show included Carol Leifer (Seinfeld show producer), Jeff Singer (talent scout, Montreal Comedy Festival), Jeffrey Ross (Comedy Central roast master) and actress&nbsp;Sandra&nbsp;Bernhardt. Gary James is on the horizon of a new comedy frontier. Named 2016 Best Comedian by Boston Magazine, this absurd realist takes his curiosity and applies it to the wide world of weird. Accomplishments: The Great American Comedy Festival, Best Comedian by Boston Magazine, 2016 Riot LA's comics to watch. Petersen is blazing a trail of tomfoolery and now is the time to watch a hero rise from the ashes of comedy&nbsp;ruins.&nbsp; With nearly 500 shows of experience, Ryan Gartley has performed everywhere from Las Vegas to Bangor. He was featured on the internationally syndicated Steve Katsos Show and was a semi-finalist in the Portland and Boston Comedy Festivals. His critical observations and dry humor have earned him opening spots for national headliners Lenny Clarke, Jeff Dunham, Steven Wright, and&nbsp;Dave&nbsp;Coulier.

Samuel Slater's Restaurant

Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera

Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera takes to the stage for the first time as the all-star cast sings the story of a battle against evil to save the planet October 10 + 11 at the Regent Theatre in Arlington. Featuring 18 songs, Beasties tells of an epic alien encounter at a concert in Central Park to try to save the Earth from climate destruction and corporate political corruption. Tickets are on sale now at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beasties-a-sci-fi-rock-opera-world-premiere-oct-10-11-regent-theatre-arlington-ma-tickets-962902416047?aff=oddtdtcreator">EventBrite.com</a>. Written and produced by Boston based musician Gary Sohmers, with music, orchestration and arrangements by Bill Holloman, Beasties stars Barrence Whitfield, Mach Bell, Liz Proteau, Jerry Bisantz, BIll Holloman Jr. and Cliff Goodwin, plus a choral cast and a live band.&nbsp; “Beasties is a live, immersive, sci-fi graphic novel, a visual-storytelling, rockin' and rollin' musical theatrical experience all rolled into one,” said Gary Sohmers. “It is an epic adventure that will have the whole audience singing along. We hope that it will be an experience you won’t soon forget.” The show tells the story of Voice, the lead singer of a rock band and Grā, a retired singer. Grā lands the job of a lifetime working as stage manager for Voice ahead of his band’s monumental free concert in New York City’s Central Park. However, in a bizarre turn of events, Grā becomes inhabited by an alien, Impulse, as a corrupt politician attempts to take over the show. Surprises and chaos ensue, while Voice, Grā, Impulse, and the band rally humanity and their inner “Beasties” in order to save the planet. Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera premieres October 10th and 11th at the Regent Theatre (7 Medford St Arlington, MA). Tickets are on sale now at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beasties-a-sci-fi-rock-opera-world-premiere-oct-10-11-regent-theatre-arlington-ma-tickets-962902416047?aff=oddtdtcreator">EventBrite.com</a>.

Regent Theatre

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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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

Discover kid-friendly fun in Boston, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas! Enjoy hands-on exhibits at the Boston Children’s Museum, explore the New England Aquarium, and visit the Franklin Park Zoo. Find parks, playgrounds, and seasonal events perfect for families across Massachusetts.

Top 20 kid-friendly things to do in Boston, MA

Kid-friendly things to do in Boston

Kid-friendly events

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.