First Date (The Musical)

Colonial Chorus Players presents First Date Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner Book by Austin Winsberg CREATIVE Director . . . . Allison Holloway Musical Director . . . . Andrew Wray Producer . . . . Jennifer Estabrooks Stage Manager . . . . Jen Ryan Gelzleichter Assistant Producer . . . . Luisiana Cruz CAST Aaron . . . . Richie DeJesus Casey . . . . Kimberly Merck Man #1 . . . . Michael Silvia Woman #1 . . . . Katie Iafolla Man #2 . . . . Robb Laureles Woman #2 . . . . Kristen Sehn Man #3 . . . . Stephen Russo May 02, 2025 @ 7:30 PM May 03, 2025 @ 7:30 PM May 04, 2025 @ 2 PM May 09, 2025 @ 7:30 PM May 10, 2025 @ 7:30 PM May 11, 2025 @ 2 PM $28/Adults $25/Seniors & Students All Tickets General Admission

The Old Hose House Theater

Colonial Chorus Players presents First Date Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner Book by Austin Winsberg CREATIVE Director . . . . Allison Holloway Musical Director . . . . Andrew Wray Producer . . . . Jennifer Estabrooks Stage Manager . . . . Jen Ryan Gelzleichter Assistant Producer . . . . Luisiana Cruz CAST Aaron . . . . Richie DeJesus Casey . . . . Kimberly Merck Man #1 . . . . Michael Silvia Woman #1 . . . . Katie Iafolla Man #2 . . . . Robb Laureles Woman #2 . . . . Kristen Sehn Man #3 . . . . Stephen Russo May 02, 2025 @ 7:30 PM May 03, 2025 @ 7:30 PM May 04, 2025 @ 2 PM May 09, 2025 @ 7:30 PM May 10, 2025 @ 7:30 PM May 11, 2025 @ 2 PM $28/Adults $25/Seniors &amp; Students All Tickets General Admission

Shakespeare's Birthday Party, Hosted by The World's A Stage Players

Shakespeare's Birthday Party, Hosted by The World's A Stage Players Join the World's a Stage Players and the Concord Free Public Library for Shakespeare's Birthday: a Celebration of the Bard's Works! The festivities will include:<ul><li>Shakespeare Trivia</li><li>Scenes from Shakespeare's Plays</li><li>Shakespeare Scene Roulette</li></ul>Free and open to all! No Registration Required Wednesday, April 30 6:00—7:30 PM Goodwin Forum Main Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742

Concord Public Library

Water by the Spoonful

In Water by the Spoonful, Elliot, an Iraq veteran, and his cousin, Yaz, plan their beloved activist aunt's funeral together, honor her legacy, and find new life paths for themselves. Meanwhile, Elliot's mother, a recovering addict, finds hope and purpose moderating an addiction support chatroom. There, a found family help each other challenge and support each other to grow and find new sources of happiness. This play explores how people begin to heal their past damage and how they step up to support each other in times of need. Performances Friday, November 8, 2024 at 8pm Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 8pm Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3pm (matinee) Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 8pm [MASKS REQUIRED] Friday, November 15, 2024 at 8pm Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3pm (matinee) Cast Liz Salazar Daniel Rendon Lina Merchan Benedict Dawn-Cross Michael Lewis Violet Villanueva Atharva Nimbalwar

Unity

Water by the Spoonful (Masks Required)

Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Alegría Hudes directed by Richie DeJesus & Andrea Humez produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Content note: Drug addiction and recovery, drug overdose, military service, PTSD, mention of child death, death of a loved one, frequent swearing. In Water by the Spoonful, Elliot, an Iraq veteran, and his cousin, Yaz, plan their beloved activist aunt's funeral together, honor her legacy, and find new life paths for themselves. Meanwhile, Elliot's mother, a recovering addict, finds hope and purpose moderating an addiction support chatroom. There, a found family help each other challenge and support each other to grow and find new sources of happiness. This play explores how people begin to heal their past damage and how they step up to support each other in times of need. Performances Friday, November 8, 2024 at 8pm Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 8pm Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3pm (matinee) Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 8pm [MASKS REQUIRED] Friday, November 15, 2024 at 8pm Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3pm (matinee) Cast Liz Salazar Daniel Rendon Lina Merchan Benedict Dawn-Cross Michael Lewis Violet Villanueva Atharva Nimbalwar

Puffs - Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic

The Theatre Company of Saugus presents the comic play Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. The two-act edition by Matt Cox. Directed for TCS by Kaycee Wilson. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs… who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Third or Nothing! The New York Times proclaims Puffs “a fast-paced romp through the seven increasingly eventful years…. For Potterphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puffs exudes a jovial winking fondness for all things Harry!” (Puffs is a stage play written by Matt Cox as a transformative and transfigured work under the magic that is US Fair Use laws. Puffs is not authorized, sanctioned, licensed or endorsed by J.K Rowling, Warner Bros. or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books, films or play.) Performances are April 19-20-21 and 26-27-28, 2024, on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 PM, and with Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM.

American Legion Post 210

The Theatre Company of Saugus presents the comic play Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. The two-act edition by Matt Cox. Directed for TCS by Kaycee Wilson. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs… who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Third or Nothing! The New York Times proclaims Puffs “a fast-paced romp through the seven increasingly eventful years…. For Potterphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puffs exudes a jovial winking fondness for all things Harry!” (Puffs is a stage play written by Matt Cox as a transformative and transfigured work under the magic that is US Fair Use laws. Puffs is not authorized, sanctioned, licensed or endorsed by J.K Rowling, Warner Bros. or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books, films or play.) Performances are April 19-20-21 and 26-27-28, 2024, on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 PM, and with Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM.

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

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 ⭐️

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

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.