The Great Escape: The Deceit

Are you a fan of board games, brain teasers, puzzles, or escape rooms? Do you think you have what it takes to escape the room (envelope)? Join us for dinner and a mystery on Saturday, June 28th! We will be COMPETING to see what three teams can solve&nbsp;<a href="https://www.puzzlepost.com/en-us/">The Puzzle Posts</a>' "escape room in an envelope" first! You and your team will have an hour and a half try and solve the mystery in your envelope and the first three teams to finish will go home with prizes. (All other teams will still be given the time and space to finish theirs!) Don't miss this opportunity to put your problem-solving skills to the test!&nbsp; We will be playing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.puzzlepost.com/en-us/">The Puzzled Posts</a>' puzzle, The Deceit! - A successful TV chef has been betrayed, but by who? Her reputation’s on the line and her fortune is in jeopardy – she knows where the secrets are hidden but she needs your help to find them. Things to know...<ul><li>Food and beverage will be available for purchase.</li><li>Seating begins at 6:30pm, the game begins at 7:15pm.</li><li>Every player must have their own ticket to join.</li><li>People will be placed in groups of 4-6. Teams are a minimum of 4. (If you are a smaller group who would like to compete on your own team, please reach out to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:events@tridentbookscafe.com">events@tridentbookscafe.com</a>)</li><li>If you are coming with a pre-formed group, please try to arrive early to ensure you are sat together!</li><li>Refunds will not be offered within 48 hours of the event.</li><li>At least one player in your group must have a smart device to connect to the puzzled post's online form.</li></ul>

Trident Booksellers & Café

Crafts & Cocktails: Book Bedazzling

We've heard your requests and have finally decided to take on... Book Bedazzling! Bring your favorite book to your favorite indie bookstore for a night of book talk, meeting new people, and crafting! Each ticket comes with access to our bedazzling tools, an assortment of jewels, and a $15 voucher to use towards a book of your choosing (or food and beverage if you choose to bring your own book). There will be booksellers present in case you need assistance with your craft. Get your ticket for this dazzling event while supplies last! Things to keep in mind...  <ul><li>Food &amp; Beverage will be available for purchase in the room!</li><li>Seating can begin as early as 5:30pm</li><li>Your $15 voucher is only redeemable in the store on 6/21. Can be used for books or food!</li><li>Feel free to bring your own book or request one from us.</li><li>Refunds will NOT be granted within 48 hours of the event</li></ul>

Hidden Figures Screening

Celebrate Juneteenth with a Special Screening of Hidden Figures! Join us on Wednesday, June 19, to witness the powerful film, Hidden Figures, the inspiring true story of three Black women mathematicians who were instrumental in NASA during the Space Race. This film highlights the brilliance and resilience of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—pioneers whose work helped shape history but who often go unrecognized. Come honor their legacy and the spirit of Juneteenth with us as we reflect on their story. Food and Beverage will be available for purchase in the room. Seating begins at 6:30pm and will be first come first serve.

Author Event: A/S/L with Jeanne Thornton

oin us for a riveting conversation between Jeanne Thornton and Calvin Gimpelevich on Jeanne's new book,&nbsp;A/S/L! Seating will be first come, first serve and beginning at 6:30pm. Books will be available for purchase at the event. ABOUT THE BOOK A transformational, transformative story about video games, three queer friends, and the code(s) they learn to survive, from the winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Trans Fiction 1998: Lilith, Sash, and Abraxa are teenagers, scattered across the country but joined by the Internet as they create Saga of the Sorceress, a video game that will change everything, if only for the three of them. Eighteen years later, Saga of the Sorceress still exists only on the scattered drives of its creators. Lilith works as a loan underwriter at a rinky-dink bank in Manhattan, a trans woman in a very cis world. Sash is in Brooklyn, working as a part-time webcam dominatrix. Neither knows that the other is in New York, or that Abraxa is just across the Hudson River, sleeping on the floor of a friend’s Jersey City home after a disaster at sea. They have never met in person and have been out of touch for years, but none have forgotten the sorceress or her unfinished quest. Weaving together the technologies of two decades, and a healthy dose of magic,&nbsp;A/S/L&nbsp;is a novel that queers our notions of nostalgia, friendship, and even the possibilities of fiction itself, confirming Jeanne Thornton as one of our best and most ambitious novelists. BIOS Jeanne Thornton&nbsp;is the author of Summer Fun, winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Transgender Fiction and finalist for the Ferro-Grumley Award for LGBTQ Fiction, as well as The Black Emerald and The Dream of Doctor Bantam. Her fiction has appeared in n+1, WIRED, Evergreen Review, and other places. She is an editor at Feminist Press, as well as copublisher of Instar Books and coeditor of the Ignatz Award–winning We’re Still Here: An All-Trans Comics Anthology. She lives in Brooklyn, and more information is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://jeannethornton.com/">jeannethornton.com</a>. Calvin Gimpelevich&nbsp;is an NEA Fellow, the recipient of a Lambda Literary Award, and the author of Invasions (Instar Books, 2018). His work has been recognized by Artist Trust, Jack Straw Cultural Center, 4Culture, CODEX/Writer’s Block, Studios at MASS MoCA, and the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts; it has appeared or is forthcoming in Ploughshares, Kenyon Review, A Public Space,&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Best American Essays 2022. He runs the&nbsp;<a href="https://t4treadings.com/">T4T</a>&nbsp;Reading Series in Boston, MA. Food and Beverage will be available for purchase.

Romance Book Club: Deep End

For this months Romance Book Club we will be diving into... Deep End by Ali Hazelwood. Our booksellers will be putting together some discussion questions for us to use as we unpack the novel while meeting new people.  Please come as prepared to have read the novel as we will have spoilers! Each ticket gives you a $5 voucher to use on the night of the event. Seating can begin as early as 6 pm with the event beginning at 7pm. More about the book:  A competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance. Scarlett Vandermeer is swimming upstream. A Junior at Stanford and a student-athlete who specializes in platform diving, Scarlett prefers to keep her head down, concentrating on getting into med school and on recovering from the injury that almost ended her career. She has no time for relationships—at least, that’s what she tells herself. Swim captain, world champion, all-around aquatics golden boy, Lukas Blomqvist thrives on discipline. It’s how he wins gold medals and breaks records: complete focus, with every stroke. On the surface, Lukas and Scarlett have nothing in common. Until a well-guarded secret slips out, and everything changes. So they start an arrangement. And as the pressure leading to the Olympics heats up, so does their relationship. It was supposed to be just a temporary, mutually satisfying fling. But when staying away from Lukas becomes impossible, Scarlett realizes that her heart might be treading into dangerous water… <a href="https://tridentbookscafe.com/book/9780593550441">Order Here</a> Food and beverage will be available for purchase in the room.

To Wong Foo Movie Screening

Join us after Boston's pride parade as we enjoy this iconic, queer road trip comedy. This is the perfect screening for all lovers of comedy, whether you have already seen this film or not, you don't want to miss experiencing this movie with an audience! Food and beverage will be available for purchase in the room. Seating begins at 6:30pm. About the movie... Elite Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme (Patrick Swayze) and Noxeema Jackson (Wesley Snipes) impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When the two meet pathetic drag novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez (John Leguizamo) -- one of the losers that evening -- the charmed Vida and Noxeema agree to take the hopeless youngster under their joined wing. Soon the three set off on a madcap road trip across America and struggle to make it to Los Angeles in time.

Author Event: Naming Bebe with Colleen Slagen

Don't miss internet sensation, Colleen Slagen, talk about her new book&nbsp;Naming Bebe.&nbsp;There will also be a Q&amp;A portion after where she can answer all of you baby naming queries! Seating will be first come, first serve and beginning at 6:30pm. Books will be available for purchase at the event. About the author: Colleen Slagen&nbsp;is a professional baby name consultant and content creator. A former nurse practitioner, she launched her business, Naming Bebe, in 2021. Since then, her social media content has reached an audience of millions of people worldwide, and her work has been featured on NPR, ABC News,&nbsp;Today, the&nbsp;Washington Post, and more. She lives in the Boston area with her three children and her husband, who never, ever grows tired of chatting about baby names About Naming Bebe:&nbsp; A next-generation baby name book by a professional name consultant, full of activities, advice, and inspiration The first decision you make as a parent is what to name your child, and these days, there’s more pressure than ever to get it right. How do you choose a name that’s on trend but timeless, classic but unique, familiar but not too popular—a name that satisfies everyone in your family, looks great crocheted on a sweater, and sets your child up for success in life? Old-fashioned, dictionary-style baby name books can help with inspiration, but today’s parents need something more. Written by professional baby name consultant and TikTok star Colleen Slagen,&nbsp;Naming Bebe&nbsp;walks you through naming your baby step by step, considering style, popularity, meaning, and more. Inside you’ll find:<ul><li>Interactive quizzes and activities to help you explore and refine your options</li><li>In-depth analysis of name rankings and popularity data</li><li>Solutions to common challenges like choosing complementary sibling names and dealing with the friend who stole your favorite name</li><li>And, yes, lists of potential names, organized by aesthetic to help you pinpoint a name that matches your personal vibe, from Bible chic to quiet luxury</li></ul>Whether you want a vintage darling, a modern cowboy, or anything in between, this comprehensive and interactive guide will help you pick a name you—and&nbsp;you child-- will love. Food and Beverage will be available for purchase.

Queer Board Game Night

Kick off pride month with us at our Queer Board Game night! Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community? Do you like board games?! Are you looking for a way to meet new people? We're gathering together at the Trident for a board game night, and all queer-identifying folks and allies are welcome! We'll be playing board games (and grabbing dinner/drinks!) from 6-9 pm, at which point the evening will move into a mingling, hang-sesh with all your new friends! Tables are first come, first served! Our full menu including beer and wine will be available for you to enjoy and we're open until 10 pm! Feel free to bring your own board games as well. Ready to play?

Crafts & Cocktails: Build your own Bouquet Bar

You are cordially invited to a garden party fit for Bridgerton at our Build Your Own Bouquet Bar. Guests will sip tea-infused cocktails from our DIY tea cocktail bar, savor delicate macarons, and design their own hand-tied bouquets—complete with a custom-colored, handcrafted paper wrap. This is a brew-tiful way to spend time in a bookstore and leave with a bouquet of flowers steeped in style. Seating begins at 5:30pm. Your Ticket Includes: <ul><li>One voucher to our DIY Tea Cocktail Bar – mix your own floral-inspired sips 🍹</li><li>Three delicate, pastel-hued macarons to enjoy during the event 🌸</li><li>A Build Your Own Bouquet experience with fresh seasonal blooms 🌹</li><li>A custom-colored, handcrafted paper wrap to dress your bouquet in style 💐</li><li>All tools and materials provided 🎨</li></ul>Optional: Don your spring best—florals, frills, and pastels  Food and beverages will be available for purchase through our cafe. Refunds cannot be offered within 48 hours of the event.

Atmosphere Launch Party

Join us for one of the most highly anticipated launches of the summer... Atmosphere! Bestselling author of Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones and the Six, Taylor Jenkins Reid, is back with another iconic novel. We will be playing some space themed games and conducting a raffle for merch and prizes! EVERY ticket holder will be receiving a signed copy so make sure you get your ticket while supplies last! Seating begins as early as 6pm with the festivities beginning at 7pm. Please keep in mind...<ul><li>Each ticket comes with a copy of the book!</li><li>Every attendee MUST have a ticket.</li><li>The author will NOT be in attendance.</li><li>Food and beverage WILL be available for purchase in the room.</li><li>Refunds will NOT be issued within 48 hours of the event.</li></ul>

Becoming magnetic with Erika Cramer

Step into your power with Erika Cramer, the Queen of Confidence, as she shares the game-changing insights behind her new book,&nbsp;Becoming Magnetic! Books will be available for purchase in the room. Seating begins at 6:30pm to allow time to order dinner! About Erika Cramer: Erika Cramer, known as the Queen of Confidence, is a globally recognized confidence and mindset coach, TEDx speaker and bestselling author. From overcoming a life marked by trauma, foster care and early widowhood, Erika has dedicated her career to empowering women worldwide to step into their confidence and take ownership of their lives. As the award-winning host of&nbsp;The Confidence Chronicles&nbsp;podcast, which has amassed millions of downloads, Erika continues to inspire and guide women to break through limitations and embrace their full potential. Her no-nonsense, compassionate coaching approach equips women with the tools and mindset to stand tall in their authenticity, become magnetic in all area of life, and lead with confidence. In addition to her coaching, Erika is pursuing a degree in psychotherapy, expanding her expertise to better serve her global audience of confident women ready to make their mark.&nbsp; About the Book: In a world where everyone is scrambling for attention, there are women who effortlessly stand out. They’ re totally comfortable in who they are. They don’ t hustle for approval or validation – they magnetise it. Their secret? It’s an inner power, one that lives inside of you as well, just waiting to be unleashed. It’s magnetism. Becoming Magnetic is your zero-fluff guide to tapping into your hidden magnetic potential. It’s not about fake charm, fleeting confidence or waiting for the universe to drop opportunities into your lap. It’s about harnessing your energy, owning your presence, and mastering the art of drawing in what’s meant for you – without apology. Erika Cramer, a mindset coach known as The Queen of Confidence, has turned her own pain into purpose. She’s overcome abuse, trauma and unimaginable hardship to build a life of her dreams. Now, she’s sharing the exact strategies and mindset shifts that transformed her life – and can transform yours, too. This book offers more than just inspirational talk. Packed with practical steps, real-world exercises and coaching questions that hit deep, it’s a roadmap to attracting everything you desire in life – confidence or career success, peace or prosperity, love or friendship – and repelling what’s no longer serving you. Your most magnetic self awaits . . . Food &amp; Beverage will be available for purchase.&nbsp;

Gossip Girl Trivia #3

Spotted: you and your crew dominating Gossip Girl trivia night. Gather your team and study up for this throwback trivia, where every answer could make (or break) your social standing. We will be going over the Upper East Side’s most iconic moments (and lovingly ignoring the reboot). There will be specialty cocktails, prizes, and a whole lot of gossip. Do you have what it takes to be Gossip Girl? Let's find out! XOXO... This will be the same trivia as our 5/22 and 5/27 game. Please do not come twice. Please note:<ul><li>Every member of your team must have a ticket to play.</li><li>Please arrive at your assigned seating time.</li><li>All seating times are for the same game.</li><li>Food and Beverage will be available for purchase in the room!</li><li>Refunds will not be issued within 48 hours of the event.</li></ul>

The Hi-Dive Discussion: Chelsea Fagan in conversation with Mackenzie Newcomb

Dive into an unforgettable conversation with Chelsea Fagan and Mackenzie Newcomb as they discuss Chelsea's highly anticipated new novel,&nbsp;High Dive! Tickets come with a copy of High Dive, access to the event, and a drink ticket that can be redeemed at our in-room, pop-up bar (alcoholic and nonalcoholic available!) About the author: Chelsea Fagan is the co-founder and CEO of The Financial Diet. She is the author of many books, including THE HIGH DIVE, coming May 27, 2025. Chelsea is an avid home cook, and lives in Manhattan with her husband and dog. About the book: Alexandra Onassis hates only two things: austerity politics, and Danial Azad. As the only scholarship kids of their elite group at Columbia University, their heated dynamic was scorched forever by one fateful, awful night just before graduation. And in the ten years since, Alex and Danial have been on radically different paths: she crafts social media campaigns for an ultra-progressive political party; he’s a rising star at a notoriously savage private equity firm. But when two of their college friends decide to tie the knot in the Mediterranean — and to host their old crew on a ten-day chartered yacht trip beforehand — Alex must finally face Danial, and the sobering reality that she’s now the only middle class outcast in this ultra wealthy club. When her ideals start to clash with her most intimate desires, Alex must learn to swim in emotional waters that are as unfamiliar as they are undeniable. About Mackenzie Newcomb: &nbsp; Mackenzie Newcomb is the founder and CEO of Bad Bitch Book Club, the world's largest virtual book club.&nbsp;Originally from the beaches of Marshfield, Massachusetts, Mackenzie and her family are now Chelsea's neighbors in Manhattan.

High School Musical Screening

We all know the classic tale of High School Musical... but when was the last time you EXPERIENCED it? Join us in the Upstairs Cafe for this throwback screening. Embrace your childhood self by watching the musical with fellow fans. And if you've never seen it before... you are obligated to experience the cultural shift that is High School Musical. Food and beverage will be available for purchase in the room. One last thing... GO WILDCATS! Seating is first come, first serve and will begin at 6:30pm.

Gossip Girl Trivia #2

Spotted: you and your crew dominating Gossip Girl trivia night. Gather your team and study up for this throwback trivia, where every answer could make (or break) your social standing. We will be going over the Upper East Side’s most iconic moments (and lovingly ignoring the reboot). There will be specialty cocktails, prizes, and a whole lot of gossip. Do you have what it takes to be Gossip Girl? Let's find out! XOXO... This will be the same trivia as our 5/22 game. Please do not come twice. Please note:<ul><li>Every member of your team must have a ticket to play.</li><li>Please arrive at your assigned seating time.</li><li>All seating times are for the same game.</li><li>Food and Beverage will be available for purchase in the room!</li><li>Refunds will not be issued within 48 hours of the event.</li></ul>

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

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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.

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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