Sardines (a comedy about death)

Fresh from a celebrated run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival,&nbsp;Sardines&nbsp;explores – with tremendous grace and humanity – the tragic, hilarious, and important questions of our time: Can we enjoy life if we know how it ends?&nbsp;Does making art&nbsp;actually help?&nbsp;And if Rihanna’s song is called ‘Don’t Stop the Music’,&nbsp;why does the music… stop? Find out in this deliciously authentic, insightful, and laugh–out–loud show created and performed by actor-comedian Chris Grace (TV’s&nbsp;Superstore,&nbsp;Dropout’s&nbsp;Chris Grace: as Scarlett Johansson). &nbsp;

Huntington Theatre, Maso Studio

Boston Women's Market

Boston Women’s Market is popping up at the iconic Huntington Theatre for a one-of-a-kind marketplace experience! The Huntington Hosts: Boston Women’s Market. More than 25 talented women artists and makers will transform the theatre stage into a bustling marketplace—filled with handmade jewelry, art, home décor, self-care products, and more.   Why You’ll Love It: 🛍️ Shop locally made treasures from women-owned small businesses ⭐️ Experience the historic Huntington Theatre in a whole new way 🍂 A perfect fall outing in the heart of Boston 🍿 Concessions will be open for light food and beverages Come support local makers, soak up the creativity, and enjoy this special day celebrating women entrepreneurs in one of Boston’s most iconic spaces.

Huntington Theatre

An Evening with Stephen Russell

Join us for an in-depth and intimate discussion with renowned MA-based actor Stephen Russell (Thief , Fallout video game series, The Huntington: The Last Hurrah, A Civil War Christmas) as we reflect on his illustrious decades-spanning career in voice, stage, and screen acting, playwriting, and music. With an illustrious decades-spanning acting career in voiceover, stage, and film, Massachusetts-based artist Stephen Russell joins us for an evening of reflection on his most notable work. From lending his voice in the Thief and Fallout video game series, to appearing in The Huntington’s productions of The Last Hurrah and A Civil War Christmas , to playwriting and making music, come hear Stephen indulge us with stories of his experiences from over the years. This will truly be an evening to remember! Moderated by Robin Russell, Stephen’s daughter and beloved Huntington staff member. Come in costume! Represent your favorite Stephen Russell character or moment and be entered to win a special prize at the end of the night.

Terrible Plays & The Great Boston Rat War

The Huntington Hosts and Fork &amp; Shoe Theatre Co-Op Join us for a wildly hilarious evening with Boston theatre makers! The Terrible Plays are a series of absurdist micro plays that have been described as “poems written in the medium of stage direction”. A selection of Terrible Plays will be performed in a random order, as chosen by the audience! The Great Boston Rat War tells the tale of the 100+ year “war on rats” in Boston… from the perspective of the rats! This play invites viewers to rethink who deserves access to public resources, and provides some insights into how the political process has historically worked in Boston.

Kim's Convenience

Add another dash of heart and hilarity to your season! This laugh-out-loud, deeply touching comedy centers around Mr. Kim, a Korean-Canadian convenience store owner, as he navigates family dynamics, cultural identity, and the ever-changing neighborhood around him.&nbsp; Please note that Kim’s Convenience is a Huntington Selects production, which are specially curated shows that we are offering to our audiences in addition to our usual mainstage fare.

Huntington Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, Wimberly Theatre

Fun Home

Winner! Five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book&nbsp; Winner! Two Obie Awards, including Outstanding Musical&nbsp; Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Musical,&nbsp;Fun Home&nbsp;is a beloved, groundbreaking, and emotionally rich story of seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. Based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir, the musical traces Alison through childhood, college, and adulthood, as she unravels her complex relationship with a brilliant, volatile, and closeted father. How have the mysteries of her father’s life shaped her own understanding of love and self-acceptance? With a soaring score by Jeanine Tesori and a sharp, heartfelt book by Lisa Kron,&nbsp;Fun Home is a beautiful, can’t-miss theatrical experience, directed by Logan Ellis. &nbsp;

Wicked Trivia

Are you feeling… Wicked? Join us for a thrillifying night of trivia about all things Wicked! From the iconic Broadway musical to the blockbuster movies, and even the original The Wizard of Oz, we’ll quiz you on it all. Just in time for the release of Wicked: For Good, coming to theatres November 21. Grab your most wizomaniac pals, create a team of 1-6 people, and get ready to show us what you know! The winning team will score some popular goodies, including tickets to your choice of a Huntington production, a Trident Booksellers gift card, and Huntington merch.

We Had a World

A dying woman calls her grandson and asks him to write a play about their family. “But I want you to promise me something,” she says. “Make it as bitter and vitriolic as possible.” In this searing, funny, and deeply personal play, the author of&nbsp;Prayer for the French Republic recreates thirty years of family fights, monstrous behavior, enduring love,and unexpected dishes of home-cooked spaetzle.&nbsp;

Oedipus El Rey

Luis Alfaro reimagines Sophocles’ classic in his acclaimed and electrifying&nbsp;Oedipus&nbsp;El Rey, set in the heart of Los Angeles. Oedipus dreams of rewriting his own story — but liberation comes at a price: can he truly escape the destiny laid out before him? What’s fate, and&nbsp;what’s&nbsp;just the&nbsp;system? A searing tale of love, family, and prophecy,&nbsp;Oedipus El Rey&nbsp;blends ancient myth with modern urgency and Chicano swagger with swaths of sly humor. Artistic&nbsp;Director Loretta Greco, who led the acclaimed premiere of Oedipus El Rey&nbsp;at The Magic Theatre, creates a production especially for Boston.&nbsp;

Huntington Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, Roberts Theatre

Eureka Day

Hot from celebrated productions on Broadway and in London,&nbsp;Eureka Day&nbsp;is a new, wildly funny, on-the-pulse satire which asks if parents at a progressive, welcoming private school can uphold their harmonious shared values when Eureka Day faces an outbreak of the mumps. Jonathan Spector’s sharp comedy explores in surprising turns what happens when facts become subjective, when inclusivity turns performative, and a “community activated conversation” turns into an all-out brawl — with uproarious, fresh, thought-provoking results. Margot Bordelon returns to direct following her hit production of&nbsp;John Proctor&nbsp;is&nbsp;the Villain. &nbsp;

The Hills of California

Internationally renowned Olivier and Tony Award–winning playwright Jez Butterworth (The Ferryman,&nbsp;Jerusalem) weaves the compelling, tender, and savagely funny tale of the four adult Webb sisters’ homecoming to the seaside guest house where they grew up. As girls, their fierce and ambitious mother Veronica trained them for a singing career&nbsp;à&nbsp;laThe Andrews Sisters. Now adults, the sisters must reconsider the choices their mother made, the nostalgic call of youthful harmonies, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Critically acclaimed on&nbsp;Broadway and the West End,&nbsp;The Hills of California will be seen in a new production at The Huntington, directed by Loretta Greco (The Triumph of Love, Prayer for the French Republic).

New England Theatre Sustainability Shareout

Come hear from the leading movers, shakers, technicians, and performers who are working together to make Boston area theatre greener and stronger. Led by the Huntington Theatre and facilitated by the Sustainable Production Toolkit team, this interactive event is open to the public, and designed for both theatre-makers and the general public. Supported by a grant from Liberty Mutual, the <a href="https://www.sustainableproductiontoolkit.com/">Sustainable Production Toolkit</a> has worked with the Huntington and representatives from other New England area theaters to brainstorm ideas for how to make theater healthier for people and the environment. What’s working? What’s not? Where do we need to go and what do we need to do - together - to get there? Bring your questions, bring your stories, and bring your friends! Please join us at 3pm on October 7th at The Huntington Theater, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/gkV9ZxEpM7CpSr3r5">264 Huntington Ave</a>, Boston, MA 02115 for a galvanizing presentation and discussion.

Ask Ronna Live (With Ronna Glickman and Bryan Safi)

You’ve got questions. They’ve got answers. And this fall, they’re coming to you LIVE and in person! Marblehead’s own&nbsp;Ronna&nbsp;Glickman and Bryan Safi are bringing their wildly popular podcast&nbsp;Ask&nbsp;Ronna&nbsp;with&nbsp;Ronna&nbsp;(&amp; Bryan)&nbsp;to Boston for one night only.&nbsp;Join these trendsetting tastemakers&nbsp;as they dole out their always spot-on advice with their usual unmatched elegance and unfiltered hilarity. This is not just a show. It’s a lifestyle event; a rare chance to step inside the world of curated luxury, biting advice, and high / low discernment that only&nbsp;Ronna&nbsp;(&amp; Bryan) can deliver. If you know, you know. If you don’t know, you’re invited to find out. Welcome to The Carriage House! MEET &amp; GREET Select $75 tickets are available for a meet &amp; greet that will take place after the performance. “Will these irreverent folks help you to be a better person? Maybe … anything is possible when you’re having this much fun.” – Variety “Ask&nbsp;Ronna&nbsp;is not a podcast. It’s a lifestyle brand. And an LVMH executive–approved one, at that.” –&nbsp;Vulture

Calderwood Pavilion

My First Ex-Husband

My First Ex-Husband, a new comedy by Joy Behar and featuring a cast of stars from theatre, television, and film including Joy Behar, Veanne Cox, Judy Gold, Jackie Hoffman, and Tonya Pinkins. My First Ex-Husband is a bold and heartfelt adaptation of true stories by the legendary Joy Behar, comedienne and co-host of The View. With razor-sharp wit and no filters, it explores the messy, hilarious truths of love, sex, and relationships. Whether you’re happily coupled, cautiously committed, or considering changing the locks, relationships are complicated—and universally relatable. These stories are your stories, only funnier.

Spotlight: A Drag Extravaganza

Spotlight is a drag performance extravaganza that puts drag exactly where it should be— in the spotlight! Created and co-hosted by local drag queens, Lulu Levity and Silva, each Spotlight show features a special guest and several performers. Each Spotlight performance showcases an eclectic cast to illustrate both the beauty and potential for diversity in drag. SPECIAL GUEST: Briar Blush FEATURING: Lily Rose Velour, Maxxx Pleasure (from New York), Seven (from Portland, Oregon), and Valerie Joy

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 ⭐️

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

Kid-friendly events in Boston

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.

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