Sam Adams Open Mic Night

Join us for Open Mic Night at Sam Adams Boston Brewery! Whether you're an aspiring musician, a seasoned performer, or just love discovering new talent, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy great drinks and incredible live performances. Grab a pint, relax with friends, and let the creative energy flow as local artists take the stage. Sign-up is open for anyone who wants to perform, and we welcome all genres of music. See you there!

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Sam Summer Saturdays

Sam Sessions isn't the end! We're playlisting your entire summer with live music from some awesome local bands and artists. Every Saturday from 1-4PM, catch some rays with us as we enjoy performances and Summer Ale with some of our favorte artists! There is NO cover, just come by and enjoy! Here's the Summer Lineup: June: June 7th: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robertthackery/">Rob Thackery</a> June 14th: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebluechairs/">The Blue Chairs</a> June 21st: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heyssis_/">Heyssis</a> June 28th: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robertthackery/">Rob Thackery</a> July: July 5th: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebluechairs/">The Blue Chairs</a> July 12th: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adelineum/">Adeline Um</a> July 19th: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/woundikin_music/">Woundikin</a> July 26th: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebluechairs/">The Blue Chairs</a> August: August 2nd: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heyssis_/">Heyssis</a> August 9th: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robertthackery/">Rob Thackery</a> August 16th: Porchfest! Augyst 23rd: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/woundikin_music/">Woundikin</a> August 30th: TBD September: Sept 6th: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/woundikin_music/">Woundikin</a> Sept 13th: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heyssis_/">Heyssis</a> Sept 20th: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robertthackery/">Rob Thackery</a>

Sam Adams Pride Market

Grab a pint of Love Conquers Ale and shop small, LGBT-owned businesses! We've teamed up with the&nbsp;<a href="https://malgbtcc.org/#1">Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce</a>&nbsp;to put together a Pride Market, featuring 12 vendors. Check out the list below: <ul><li><a href="https://www.pushforjoy.com/">Push for Joy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.trufflesbytarah.com/">Truffles By Tarah</a></li><li><a href="https://www.craftyqueerstudio.com/">Crafty Queer Studio</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/casa_aroma_candles/?hl=en">Casa Aroma Candles</a></li><li><a href="https://web.malgbtcc.org/Healthcare/Beyond-Happiness--627">Beyond Happiness</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dykedyesllc.com/">Dyke Dyes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.autumnphoenixphotography.net/">Autumn Phoenix Photography</a></li><li><a href="https://www.intinovaconsulting.com/">IntiNova Consulting Services</a></li><li><a href="https://forestdoebotanicals.com/">Forest Doe Botanicals</a></li><li><a href="https://www.clearlybalanceddays.com/">Clearly Balanced Days</a></li></ul>Eat up with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimisqueershack/">Mimi's Queer Shack</a>&nbsp;pulling their food truck in and vibe out with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.diggitydom.com/">DJ&nbsp;Diggity Dom</a>&nbsp;2-5PM!

Beer Garden Pride Party: Masquerade

The return of Love Conquers Ale means it's time for our annual Beer Garden Pride Party! Step into a night of mystery, color, and unapologetic joy with this year's theme: masquerade&nbsp;🎭 ✨&nbsp;Dress to Impress (or Disguise!)&nbsp;Break out your most extravagant masks and shimmering outfits, or make one up at our mask decorating station. Whether you go mysterious or magnificent,&nbsp;your presence is the ultimate statement. 🍻&nbsp;Love Conquers Ale (Your Version)&nbsp;Play with beer customization using our&nbsp;exclusive beer syrups—crafted to add a twist to Love Conquers Ale. Sweet, tangy, or bold, there’s a flavor that speaks your truth. 🌈&nbsp;Put it all on the Dance Floor&nbsp;Show off your expression of self by grooving in the Beer Garden. We'll have a live DJ helping out to really get us there! The masks may hide your face, but this night is all about revealing your truest self.&nbsp;Let’s raise a pint of Love Conquers Ale together!&nbsp;🎭✨🍻

Sam Summer Saturday Kickoff Party

Sam Summer Saturdays are HERE! Join us in celebrating the very first one with festivities all day long. Summer Ale is Back! We are excited to welcome back our summer seasonal, Summer Ale, a light bodied hazy and citrusy ale that will take you straight to paradise! No Partying on an Empty Stomach BlueFin will be coming over and serving up some New England classics! Get your hands on a lobster roll for the true summer experience. Get Your Feet Moving! We'll have live music all day long. Please welcome Adeline Um, Bog Berries, and DJ Daniel with some dance moves as they jam out! Free Up Your Calendar Every Saturday this summer we'll be making the most of it with live music in Beer Garden.

Sam Adams Sam Sessions Mini Music Festival

As a proud partner of Boston's iconic summer festival Boston Calling, we're thrilled to host the unofficial kickoff to the weekend once again with Sam Sessions Mini Music Fest, and along with it, the release of Stage Hopper, a dry hopped pilsner brewed in collaboration with Boston Calling and paired perfectly with live music. Things start heating up in our Beer Garden at the Brewery in Jamaica Plain starting at 5:30pm and rocking all through the evening with 6 local artists. They'll performing back-to-back sets on two stages to get us all ready for Boston's favorite festival weekend. Check out the lineup:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/woundikin_music/">Woundikin</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/foamflower.band/">foamflower</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/raspberry.jam.official/">Raspberry Jam</a></li><li>Janey Bombay</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ourbandisyellow/">Yellow</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fmcollectivemusic/">FM Collective</a></li></ul>We'll also be raffling off a pair of tickets to Boston Calling tickets for the weekend so make sure you're here for Sam Sessions!

Sam Adams Thrift (S)hop

From 1-5 on May 18th, we are bringing back our monthly market! So start defrosting and get ready because outdoor markets are sooooo back. Here's to Boston getting warmer again! Join us on every third Sunday of the month as we spotlight some of our loved and local businesses. Spruce up your Sundays with some beers and some new goodies. We'll feature 3-6 vendors at every market, so give them and yourself some love by getting some beers and checking them out! Catch some sun in our outdoor Beer Garden while you shop and sip away. Vendor List for 5/18 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/freshvintagesupply/">Fresh Supply Vintage</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chicbeatvintage/">Chic Beat Vintage</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gazillioneargarments/">Gazillion Ear Garms</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/morningstarthreadz/">Morning Star Threadz</a> Sister Curated <a href="https://www.instagram.com/topshelfcookies/">Top Shelf Cookies</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marianneradnitzky/">Marianne Radnitzky</a> Bring some friends and some shopping bags, we'll supply the rest. Plus, we have weekly live music on Sundays from 2-5 so you'll have that to look forward to as well as you shop! An Eventbrite ticket is not required for entry, just show up. NO COVER | FREE PARKING | 30 Germania St, Boston, MA 02130

Thrift (S)hop

Join us on every third Sunday of the month as we spotlight some of our loved and local businesses. Spruce up your Sundays with some beers and some new goodies. We'll feature 3-5 vendors at every market, so give them and yourself some love by getting some beers and checking them out! Catch some sun in our outdoor Beer Garden while you shop and sip away. Bring some friends and some shopping bags, we'll supply the rest. Plus, we have weekly live music on Sundays from 2-5 so you'll have that to look forward to as well as you shop! An Eventbrite ticket is not required for entry, just show up. NO COVER | FREE PARKING | 30 Germania St, Boston, MA 02130

Sam Adams & Drawdown's Tiger Team Release Party 

As part of our <a href="https://www.brewingtheamericandream.com/">Brewing the American Dream mission</a>, we've partnered up with our good neighbors at <a href="https://www.drawdownbrewing.com/main">Drawdown</a> to brew up a special beer for y'all, now comes the day we can all try it together. So join us for Tiger Team's release party on March 23rd (THIS SUNDAY) for a joint party where we try out the beer, meet some friends, and watch some basketball. Our Tiger Team Agenda: 2:00: The party starts! We'll be doing a cocktail hour here at the Brewery with our friends at Drawdown. 30 Germania Street, Boston, MA 02130 3:30: It's game time. We'll be heading over to Drawdown to watch a round one match of the Women's March College Basketball Tournament. 3204 Washington St, Boston, MA 02130. This is a NO COVER event, try out our beer and join us!

St Patricks Weekend Celebrations

It's one of Boston's most cherished weekends so, in honor of the Irish, we are having our own celebration at the Brewery! We'll have two special beers:<ul><li>Irish Nitro Stout&nbsp;- a brewery exclusive release, this traditional dry Irish stout is rich in flavor yet light in body with a silky smooth mouthfeel</li><li>Black &amp; Sam Drafts&nbsp;- a Sam Adams twist on Black &amp; Tans, featuring a blend of our Irish Nitro Stout and an option of Boston Lager (Black &amp; Sam), Cold Snap (Black &amp; Snap), Brick Red (Black &amp; Brick), American Kriek (Black &amp; Cherry), Blackberry Raspberry Gose (Black &amp; Berry)</li></ul>Try out all the combos! Come by to try out our food special of the weekend which will be a&nbsp;Corned Beef Flatbread. Plus, join us in a&nbsp;"split the shield" challenge&nbsp;as you sip your beers for the chance to win special prizes! For our celebrations, we'll have&nbsp;live music&nbsp;to fuel us all weekend long, check out the sets: Friday, Mar 14th:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/robertthackery/">The Lighthouse Route</a>&nbsp;(5-8PM)</li></ul>Saturday, Mar 15th<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/woundikin_music/">Woundikin</a>&nbsp;(12PM-2PM)</li><li>Fred Woodard&nbsp;(2:30PM-5:30PM)</li><li>Pat Coppinger (6PM-8PM)</li></ul>📍30 Germania Street, Boston, MA 02130, NO COVER

Wing Wednesdays

We just added chicken wings to the menu since they've been a hit! Now, you'll have the chance to get wings for just a dollar per wing. Come on down to the brewery to chow down on wings form 5-8PM every Wednesday! So choose between BBQ or Buffalo (or both) for just a dollar each! wing orders come in increments of 6! See you there!

Heated Igloos

Enjoy our outdoor Beer Garden in the cozy comfort of an igloo! By reserving a spot for yourself and your group, you will be welcomed by a bucket of 6 cans of our seasonal beer, Cold Snap, and get to enjoy a memorable time in a picturesque winter setting. Reservations are required to book igloos Thursday through Sunday. Monday through Wednesday will be on a first come-first serve basis. Reservations must adhere to the two-hour time slots:<ul><li>11:30am-1:30pm</li><li>2:00pm-4:00pm</li><li>4:30pm-6:30pm</li><li>7:00pm-9:00pm</li></ul>Please make sure to bring your ID. 21+

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Sam Adams Boston Bockfest

In celebration of hearty German lagers, we’re throwing our own Boston Bockfest! We’ll be bringing back recipes from the vault as well as brewing up new beers to help us get through the final stretch of winter. As an exclusive kickoff, two days prior to the event, we’re hosting a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bockfest-beer-dinner-tickets-1147347781099?aff=oddtdtcreator">4-course beer dinner in the Bier Keller</a>&nbsp;and pairing delicious bites from No Joke Smoke with each of our specialty bock releases. Bockfest will be celebrated with: <ul><li>The release of</li></ul>				o 	Double Bock 				o The Vixen 				o Maibock, Not Yours 				o Weizenbock<ul><li>Live music showcase</li></ul>				o 12-1:30 Gabe Kuchan 				o 2-3:30 Adeline Um 				o 4-5:30 Heyssis <ul><li>Food Specials</li></ul><ul><li>Signed Triple Bock Raffle</li></ul>				o Bottles from the vault of our Triple Bock, signed by Jim Koch

Valentine's Igloo Date

Enjoy a warm and cozy Valentine’s date with your favorite person in your own heated Igloos!  Each reservation will receive a personal charcuterie board, two pints of Cold Snap, and two delicious warm cookies. Enjoy an evening in our heated, string-lit igloos and don’t miss out on this unique date night event – book now! Reservations are limited: 4:30pm - 6:30pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Bockfest Beer Dinner

Kickoff Bockfest weekend with us by enjoying a 4-course dinner in the Bier Keller! No Joke Smoke is cooking up a feast for this celebration of hearty German lagers. Each course will be paired with one of our special release bocks in this guided tasting in our underground barrel-aging cellar. Throwing it back to one of our original bocks, we have a limited number of Triple Bock bottles signed by our founder, Jim Koch, available as an add-on to take home. Four-Course Menu<ul><li>Arugula with butternut square, dried cranberries, blue cheese, pecans, and a maple vinaigrette</li><li>Brisket chili with beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and No Joke Smoke's Saweet Heat BBQ sauce</li><li>Turkey Meatloaf stuffed with gouda cheese and topped with No Joke Smoke's Coffee Maddness BBQ sauce, served with mashed potatoes</li><li>Marshmallow chocolate chip cookie bars</li></ul>Vegetarian options available

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!

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S4: top picks

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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.

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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

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This week in Boston

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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S17: interest based

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100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

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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.