ABRAXAS: Santana Tribute Band

ABRAXAS: Santana&nbsp;Tribute&nbsp;Band Samuel Slater's Hall │ Friday, October 17, 2025│ Doors 7:30 PM / Show&nbsp;8:00&nbsp;PM 21+ Event / Valid&nbsp;ID&nbsp;Required Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at&nbsp;the&nbsp;door All sales are final. No refunds.&nbsp;No&nbsp;re-entry. ABRAXAS is the ultimate tribute to the music and spirit of Carlos Santana. Guitar virtuoso Ed Antonelli performs inspired renditions from over five decades of Santana hits&nbsp;and&nbsp;instrumentals.

Samuel Slater's Restaurant

Fall Custom Succulent and Pumpkin Workshop

Fall Custom Succulent and Pumpkin Workshop from Bemis&nbsp;Farms&nbsp;Nursery Samuel Slater's Restaurant │ October 23, 2025 │&nbsp;6:00&nbsp;PM Celebrate the beauty of fall 2025 by creating a stunning, long-lasting pumpkin arrangement! Using living succulents, dried flowers, dried fruits, cinnamon sticks, and colorful fall leaves, you'll decorate a real, medium-sized pumpkin with the season's harvest. This is not a carved pumpkin, so it will last well into Thanksgiving and beyond. After the holiday, simply enjoy the pumpkin seeds with the squirrels and replant the succulents in small pots to keep as&nbsp;indoor&nbsp;houseplants. Cut-off date&nbsp;is&nbsp;10/20/2025

Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Grammy Award Winner and New Orleans legend Jon Cleary is heading to Cambridge for one night of incredible music at Arrow Street Arts, Thursday, October 23, 2025. Cleary will be joined on stage by his all-star band of New Orleans greats, The Absolute Monster Gentlemen. Born in London and on a plane to New Orleans before he turned twenty years old, Cleary grew up absorbed by the sounds and rhythms of the Crescent City. In fact, his first job in New Orleans was as a painter at beloved local club the Maple Leaf Bar, and it wasn’t long until he was playing piano in that very room.&nbsp; His mastery of the city’s music landed him gigs playing as a session musician in the bands of local legends Earl King, Johnny Adams, Walter ‘Wolfman’ Washington, Snooks Eaglin, Ernie K-Doe, Jessie Hill– and as a guitarist for Dr. John. He has also shared the stage with icons like Eric Clapton and B.B. King. He later toured extensively with icons like Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal. His solo career began in earnest in 1989 and includes beloved records like their self-titled band debut and his 2015 Grammy winner, Go-Go Juice. After thirty-five years of being at the forefront of the ever-evolving musical landscape of New Orleans, Grammy Award winner Jon Cleary decided to bring that sound back home, both figuratively and literally. He assembled his Absolute Monster Gentlemen (his acclaimed all-star big band) in his home studio in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans, drew up a setlist of some of his most beloved songs– and some new favorites– and rolled tape. As for the musicians, it’s the best of the best. Long-time Monster Gentlemen Cornell Williams anchors the band on bass with Thomas Glass on drums and Pedro Segundo (Ronnie Scott’s All Stars) on percussion. “Sophisticated, nasty, good-time, low-down funk is the folk music of New Orleans,” Cleary says. “Everyone playing on this recording is a New Orleanian by birth or by choice, having learned their craft at the feet of the masters who in turn were taught by the old lions in their day - it's a tradition stretching back over two hundred years. The roots go deep, but each generation, growing up with street parades and second-lines, absorbs the old and introduces the new, gently coaxing the essential essence into and out of each succeeding decade.” The show is presented by Bresette and Company and Arrow Street Arts with additional support from the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF) and Club Passim. “We are so pleased to be co-presenting with Arrow Street Arts on this incredible show in this incredible new venue,” said Suzzanne Bresette, Founder at Bresette + Company. “We will also be presenting a new Jazz series beginning soon.” “Boston has a rich, historic jazz scene. Fostering countless artists, it was once seen as a second home to many of the top jazz musicians touring the country,” said Joe Spaulding, Executive Partner at Arrow Street Arts. “We want to bring that back. Arrow Street Arts not only presents performances, but also serves as a broadcast studio, recording studio, event space, and educational and community hub. We want to become the place to play for the biggest names in jazz, but also an important incubator for new artists refining their sound.”

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Comedy Night at Slater's with Christine Hurley & Guests

Comedy Night at Slater's featuring Christine Hurley with special guest Mitch Stinson and host&nbsp;Dan&nbsp;Miller ​ Samuel Slater's Hall │ Friday, October 24, 2025 │ Doors 6:30 PM / Show&nbsp;7:30&nbsp;PM 21+ Event / Valid ID Required │ This event&nbsp;is&nbsp;non-refundable Christine Hurley loves what she does, making people laugh! She is Matt Siegel's (Kiss108's "Matty in the Morning Show's") favorite comedian. Christine has performed several times at the Boston Garden for Denis Leary's "Comics Come Home" show that supports the Cam Neely Cancer Foundation. You have seen Christine on Nick at Nite's "Search for America's Funniest Mom Contest," season 9 of the "The Great Food Truck Race" on the Food Network and "America's Got Talent!" Christine is the most booked comic on the East Coast and lives up to her title as "The Queen of&nbsp;Boston&nbsp;Comedy." Mitch Stinson is a former aircraft-carrier aviator for the United States Navy who, as a pilot, made over 200 carrier landings during his 10-year military career. Mitch has recently risen through the comedy ranks in the Northeast US by virtue of his original (and clean!) material that offers unique insight into the transition from hot-shot Navy pilot to everyday civilian life… resonating with comedy&nbsp;crowds&nbsp;everywhere. A native of the South End in Boston, Dan Miller was born a comedian but made it official in 1992 when he burst onto the local comedy scene. Since then, he has teamed with local and national headliners including Lenny Clarke, Paul Nardizzi, Dane Cook, and Dave Attell. Dan took a hiatus from stand-up in '95-'96 to work on his acting and improv skills taking a starring role in the Boston-area dinner theater production of "Mario and Mary's Italian Comedy Wedding." He has since been honing his craft in comedy clubs throughout&nbsp;New&nbsp;England.

Wizard of Ozz: The Ultimate Ozzy Experience

Wizard of Ozz: The Ultimate Ozzy Experience &nbsp; Samuel Slater's Hall │ Saturday, October 25, 2025│ Doors 7:30 PM / Show 8:00 PM &nbsp; 21+ Event / Valid ID Required &nbsp; Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door &nbsp; All sales are final. No refunds. No re-entry. &nbsp; Wizard of Ozz has been lighting up stages across New England with their Ozzy Osbourne extravaganza for years, bringing fans across the region the show that has been described as "The Ultimate Ozzy Experience". Time after Time, you will become a Believer that You Can't Kill Rock and Roll while Wizard of Ozz is Flying High Again to Steal Away the Night on the Crazy Train! LET THE MADNESS BEGIN!!!

Halloween Party with The Deloreans

Halloween Party with The Deloreans - 7 pieces of Brass-kickin' 70's&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;80's! Samuel Slater's Hall │ Friday, October 31, 2025 │ Doors 7:30 PM / Show&nbsp;8:00&nbsp;PM 21+ Event / Valid&nbsp;ID&nbsp;Required Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 day&nbsp;of&nbsp;show All sales are final. No refunds.&nbsp;No&nbsp;re-entry. New England's premier dance band featuring drums, keyboards, guitar, bass, 4 lead vocals &amp;&nbsp;3&nbsp;horns!

Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac &nbsp; Samuel Slater's Hall │Saturday, November 8, 2025 │ Doors 7:30 PM / Show 8:00 PM &nbsp; 21+ Event / Valid ID Required &nbsp; Tickets: $20 in advance / $25 at the door &nbsp; All sales are final. No refunds. No re-entry.&nbsp; &nbsp; Little Lies is an 8-piece tribute from Boston performing an authentic playlist of your favorite Fleetwood Mac hits. Join them 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 successful bands.

Holiday Porch Pot Workshop

Holiday Porch Pot Workshop from Bemis Farms Nursery &nbsp; Samuel Slater's Restaurant │ Wednesday, November 12, 2025 │ 6:00 PM &nbsp; Beautify your outdoor porch, or any indoor area for the Holidays! Create a stunning, long-lasting Holiday evergreen arrangement and decorate it with dried flowers, locally grown right in Central Massachusetts. Lasts for months and months! &nbsp; Cut-off date is 11/10/2025

NEYC: New England Yacht Club

New England Yacht&nbsp;Club&nbsp; Samuel Slater's Hall │ Friday, November 14, 2025 │ Doors 7:30 PM / Show&nbsp;8:00&nbsp;PM 21+ Event / Valid&nbsp;ID&nbsp;Required Tickets: $10 in advance / $15 at&nbsp;the&nbsp;door All sales are final. No refunds. No&nbsp;re-entry.&nbsp; New England Yacht Club is a 6-piece Yacht Rock band bringing all your favorite smooth&nbsp;sailing&nbsp;classics!

 Boston Bhangra - International Dance Competition

Boston Bhangra, North America’s largest independent Indian dance competition, has announced the teams for the 2025 competition. This vibrant celebration of Northern Indian dance and culture will feature eleven elite teams from across the United States and Canada. Many of these teams have been performing together for years, while others will take the stage for the first time in Boston. Each team will have one chance to wow the judges and take home the $2,500 grand prize on November 15, 2025. The 2025 competition includes a diverse group of teams, traveling hundreds and even thousands of miles to Boston to be crowned champion. The teams competing in the 2025 competition include: Apna Bhangra Crew (ABC)- Seattle, WA Formed in 2006, ABC features 12 dancers from various backgrounds to showcase their talent and love for bhangra. Apna Bhangra Crew brings a new flavor to the scene, incorporating a modern twist to their dance, while staying true to the traditional art form. The team's main focus is to entertain audiences all across North America and spread cultural awareness through their performances. ABC is a highly decorated team, including back-to-back wins at GHG Bhangra in 2024 and 2025.  Baaghi - Southern California Hailing from across Southern California, Baaghi is an electric group of dancers. Baaghi is one of the newest teams in the competition, but they have grown very quickly, and even performed at Coachella earlier this year.  Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Bhangra - Pittsburgh, PA For nearly 20 years, CMU Bhangra has spread awareness of Southeast Asian culture through dance in Pittsburgh and beyond. Former National Collegiate Champions, CMU Bhangra, is always a team to watch. Furteelay Shokeen - Detroit, MI Boston Bhangra’s defending champions, Furteelay Shokeen, are on a mission to share Punjabi culture with the world through performing arts and dance. Based in greater Detroit, Furteelay Shokeen combines acrobatics with traditional Bhangra moves for an electrifying performance. Khirre Phul Gulab De - North Carolina Khirre Phul Gulab De is a premier Bhangra team based in North Carolina, representing Carolina Indian Arts. Known for their high-energy choreography and vibrant storytelling, the group has earned recognition on the national bhangra circuit with standout performances at competitions like Bruin Bhangra and Bhangra at the Alamo. Combining traditional Punjabi folk dance with modern flair, Khirre Phul Gulab De showcases the spirit and evolution of Bhangra while proudly representing North Carolina’s South Asian arts community. Legacy - Toronto, Canada Legacy is a powerhouse team built of veteran Bhangra dancers. With deep roots in iconic Bhangra legacies, this team was formed to reignite the spirit and raw energy of the 2000s era. Legacy blends tradition with innovation, paying homage to old-school vibes while pushing boundaries with bold, contemporary choreography.  Putt Sardaraan De - California Putt Sardaraan De is a collective of the highest caliber of dancers that look, act, and identify as Singhs. This team looks to create a performance that is not only the most entertaining of the night, but also inspiring to the younger generation of dancers and set-creators. Their dancers come from all over the United States and offer a medley of dancing styles and experiences that will make this performance memorable for all members of the audience. Putt Sardaraan De cannot wait to debut on the Boston Bhangra Competition stage. Saanjhe - San Francisco, CA Bringing appreciation for the art of Bhangra in their united approach. Saanjhe represents one love for music, dance, and folk Punjabi culture with their tight-knit team. The name "Saanjhe," meaning "shared" or "together" in Punjabi, reflects the team's core values of collaboration, inclusivity, and cultural pride. Whether on stage or in the community, Saanjhe hopes to inspire audiences with every beat, step, and smile, honoring their heritage while pushing the boundaries of Bhangra as a folk art form.  The Raniyaan - Toronto The Raniyaan are an all-girls competitive Bhangra team hailing from Toronto, Canada. They strive to bring the most creative and innovative ideas to the stage while remaining fully intact with traditional bhangra.  Vakhri Taur Diyan (VTD) - Boston, MA Vakhri Taur Diyan is Boston University’s award-winning all-female competitive Bhangra dance team. Traditionally a male-dominated dance form, BU’s VTD works to empower women through movement, celebrate South Asian culture, and allow women to express their confidence on and off the dance floor. VTD embodies the energy, swag, and excitement of Bhangra! Virsa - New York, NY Virsa is a Folk Bhangra team based in New York, dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich cultural heritage of Punjab. Virsa showcases the joy and tradition of Bhangra, delivering high-energy performances that honor this lively and cherished dance form. About Bhangra and Boston Bhangra 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 22nd year, the competition serves as the cornerstone of Boston Bhangra’s mission to celebrate the rich Punjabi culture.  The Boston Bhangra Competition is made possible thanks in part to the generous support of the Barr Foundation, Mirchi Nation Indian Kitchen, Mass Cultural Council, The Asian Community Fund, Masala Bay, Boston University Metropolitan College, Navina Wealth, SG Computers, Alankar Decor, Mera Sangeet, Nirvana Restaurant, India Quality, and Silk Restaurant.

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Petty Larceny: A Tribute to the Music of Tom Petty

Petty Larceny: A Tribute to the Music of Tom Petty &nbsp; Samuel Slater's Hall │ Saturday, November 15, 2025 │ Doors 7:30 PM / Show 8:00 PM &nbsp; 21+ Event / Valid ID Required &nbsp; Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door &nbsp; All sales are final. No refunds. No re-entry.&nbsp; &nbsp; 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 New England.&nbsp;Winners of three consecutive Worcester Music Awards as “Best Tribute Band,” and with their lead singer recently named "Best Male Vocalist," Petty Larceny also covers songs from the Traveling Wilburys, Mudcrutch, and Stevie Nicks.

Comedy Night at Slater's with Will Noonan & Guests

Comedy Night at Slater's featuring Will Noonan with special guest Dave Rattigan and host&nbsp;Zach&nbsp;Remi Samuel Slater's Hall │ Friday, November 21, 2025 │ Doors 6:30 PM / Show&nbsp;7:30&nbsp;PM 21+ Event / Valid ID Required │ This event&nbsp;is&nbsp;non-refundable Will Noonan was named "Boston's Best Comedian" by The Improper Bostonian magazine. He is sometimes known as "The Honda Guy" for his job as spokesman in Honda commercials on TV and radio all over New England, and as well as for his fan-favorite role in the Netflix movie The Sleepover. Will has appeared on The Oddball Comedy Festival with Amy Schumer, Hannibal Buress, and Sarah Silverman, told a story on NPR's "This American Life" and was named Comedy Ambassador and Moment Maker by Microsoft. He has appeared on MTV's "Ridiculousness", "Laughs" on FOX, "Gotham Comedy Live" on HULU and his comedy is played often on&nbsp;Sirius&nbsp;XM. From a field of 150 comedians, Dave Rattigan "passed" at Boston's famed Comedy Connection on just his 15th time of stage and has been a fixture on the Boston scene for two-and-a-half decades since then. His CD has been played on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, as well as AM/FM stations across the country and as far away as Ireland. Dave has performed multiple times on the syndicated Steve Katsos Show and has performed in commercials for Olympia Sports and iParty that have played on New England regional TV stations. He's performed in Dublin and Kilkenny, Ireland as well as at the Hampton Beach Comedy Festival (NH), Boston Comedy Festival, Women in Comedy Festival, and Salem Comedy and&nbsp;Spirits&nbsp;Festival. Zach Remi known as the "New England Dad" on social media is a former teacher turned stay at home dad. He is a producer of the Vermont Comedy Festival and performs all over&nbsp;New&nbsp;England.

DOCK 1O

DOCK 10 Samuel Slater's Hall │ Saturday, November 22, 2025│ Doors 7:30 PM / Show 8:00 PM 21+ Event / Valid ID Required Tickets: $10 in advance / $15 at the door All sales are final. No refunds. No re-entry. Dock 10 is a Massachusetts based band bringing all your favorite hits, from sing-along anthems to rock classics. A tribute to the 80s and more. Dance the night away and sing along to all the best of your favorite music decades!

KSF: A Tribute to Kansas, Styx and Foreigner

11/29/2025 8:00 pm - 11/29/2025 KSF: A Tribute to Kansas, Styx&nbsp;and&nbsp;Foreigner Samuel Slater's Hall │Saturday, November 29, 2025 │ Doors 7:30 PM / Show&nbsp;8:00&nbsp;PM Tickets: $15 prior / $20&nbsp;at&nbsp;Door 21+ Event / Valid&nbsp;ID&nbsp;Required KSF was formed in Connecticut in 2019 by six veterans of the music scene. Their goal is simple...to provide the audience with an authentic recreation of three of music's most iconic bands of the 70s and 80s: Kansas, Styx&nbsp;and&nbsp;Foreigner

Red Solo Cup: A Tribute to The Legendary Toby Keith

Red Solo Cup: A Tribute to The Legendary&nbsp;Toby&nbsp;Keith Samuel Slater's Hall │ Saturday, December 13, 2025│ Doors 7:30 PM / Show&nbsp;8:00&nbsp;PM 21+ Event / Valid&nbsp;ID&nbsp;Required Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at&nbsp;the&nbsp;door All sales are final. No refunds. No&nbsp;re-entry.&nbsp; Red Solo Cup was formed after the passing of Legendary country singer Toby Keith on February 5, 2024, after a long battle with cancer, when some country musicians were asked to perform a tribute concert at Toby's former bar at Gillette Stadium: "Toby Keith's I Love this Bar and Grill". The show was a huge success, and the band discovered James Hewitt, a Toby lookalike and sound-alike. His vocal performance that day was stunningly similar to the late great singer. The band received a standing ovation and was urged to perform again as a tribute band. Red Solo Cup – a Tribute to Toby Keith was formed. The band now performs most of Toby's catalogue including (20) #1 hit country songs including smash hits: "Shoulda Been a Cowboy," "How Do You Like Me Now," "Who's Your Daddy" the patriotic "Courtesy of the Red White &amp; Blue" and "American Soldier" and many more. The band recently starred at the Indian Ranch Local Country Music festival, stunning the audience with its spot on replication of this timeless music. The band also made its first 2025 appearance at Samuel Slater's in Webster Mass and sold out the 300-seat venue in&nbsp;1&nbsp;week.

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