Historically Black Phrases Live! starring jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson

The live game show experience based on the NAACP Image Award-winning book, “Historically Black Phrases: From ‘I Ain’t One Of Your Lil’ Friends’ to ‘Who All Gon’ Be There?,” is returning to Boston. Hosted by co-authors <a href="https://www.jarretthill.com/">jarrett hill</a> and <a href="https://trevellanderson.com/">Tre’vell Anderson</a>, Historically Black Phrases Live! is a high-energy battle of Black cultural knowledge open to all. Come celebrate Juneteenth. Laughter and joy guaranteed! The whole audience competes from their seats for cash prizes throughout the show. And one audience member won't just win from their chair — they'll earn the chance to compete for the night's grand prize! Contestants Dart Adams — Boston's own hip-hop historian, journalist and author whose encyclopedic knowledge of Black music and culture has appeared everywhere from NPR and The Boston Globe to Andscape and Okayplayer. If it happened in Black Boston, Dart was there — or wrote about it. Zeninjor Enwemeka — an award-winning multimedia journalist. She is the senior business reporter at WBUR. She covers how businesses and the economy are shaping the region and people’s everyday lives. Her work has earned regional Edward R. Murrow awards. Darian Wilson — Public school educator, father and the Milwaukee-bred founder of Black People Know Things, a Black culture trivia and events company built on three pillars: competition, culture and community. Copies of “Historically Black Phrases” will be available for purchase from our bookstore partner <a href="https://frugalbookstore.net/">Frugal Bookstore</a> and the authors will sign after the show.

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‘This Day (A History Show)’ live: 50 Weeks That Made America

Join WBUR and friends for a new series of live tapings of your favorite podcasts. Meet the people who are shaping the podcast landscape and be the first to hear their next episode, get a sneak peek of audio left on the cutting room floor or dig deeper into the stories that captivated you. As we reach the peak of the semiquincentennial celebrations, “This Day,” a history podcast from Radiotopia, brings their year-long series “50 Weeks That Shaped America” to the CitySpace. Join Jody Avirgan (FiveThirtyEight, 30for30, TED) and historians Nicole Hemmer (Vanderbilt University) and Kellie Carter Jackson (Wellesley College) for a conversation about the nation’s founding and the stories that shaped our path over 250 years. They'll be joined by A.J. Jacobs, journalist, lecturer and human guinea pig, who has written four bestselling books including, “The Year of Living Constitutionally.” This special live taping will be a great way to kick off your runup to a historical July 4th. Copies of Jackson’s book “We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance,” Hemmer’s book “Partisans: The Conservative Revolutionaries Who Remade American Politics in the 1990s” and “The Year of Living Constitutionally” will be available to purchase from our bookstore partner <a href="https://brooklinebooksmith.com/">Brookline Booksmith</a> and the authors will sign following the conversation.

Curated Cuisine: Michelin comes to Boston

Curated Cuisine is a monthly series examining all things edible, from the chefs cooking the food to the writers reviewing the recipes. Meet the people shaping the food industry, both local and national and enjoy a post-show bite inspired by the conversation. Michelin has finally arrived in Boston. The prestigious guide spent months evaluating 27 restaurants within the Interstate 95/Route 128 corridor. Only one restaurant snagged a&nbsp;<a href="https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/features/what-is-a-michelin-star">Star</a>: 311 Omakase. But Boston fared better with the&nbsp;<a href="https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/features/the-bib-gourmand">Bib Gourmand award</a>, with six restaurants earning the accolade, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/features/what-it-means-to-be-a-michelin-recommended-restaurant">Recommended selection</a>, with 19 restaurants making the cut. Join WBUR managing editor of arts &amp; culture Tania Ralli and chefs from Michelin-rated restaurants for a conversation about what this long-awaited recognition means for the city’s dining scene, how they approach excellence under Michelin’s spotlight and what comes next for Boston as a rising food destination. Guests will enjoy Nan Kai Todd (fried chicken skin) from Mahaniyom and eggplant caponata from Giulia following the conversation. Panelists Chompon "Boong" Boonnak — Co-owner and bartender, Mahaniyom Erin Miller — Chef and owner, Urban Hearth Michael Pagliarini — Chef and owner, Giulia and Moëca

‘Paranormal Activity’ screening and conversation

Boston’s historic Emerson Colonial Theatre is hosting a strictly limited pre-Broadway engagement of “<a href="https://us.atgtickets.com/events/paranormal-activity/emerson-colonial-theatre/">Paranormal Activity</a>,” the smash-hit, Olivier Award-nominated new play inspired by the “Paranormal Activity” film franchise. Join us for a screening of the original 2009 film, written and directed by Oren Peli and brought to the screen by Blumhouse and Solana Films. Soon after moving into a suburban tract home, Katie (Katie Featherston) and Micah (Micah Sloat) become increasingly disturbed by what appears to be a supernatural presence. Hoping to capture evidence of it on film, they set up video cameras in the house but are not prepared for the terrifying events that follow. Following the screening, Here &amp; Now co-host Robin Young will moderate a conversation with playwright Levi Holloway (“Grey House”) about adapting the iconic found-footage horror phenomenon for the stage, bringing fear to life in a live theater setting and what audiences can expect from this chilling new production before it heads to Broadway. Performances for the play begin Saturday, July 11 through Thursday, July 30. <a href="https://us.atgtickets.com/events/paranormal-activity/emerson-colonial-theatre/">Get tickets for the play here</a>

Field Trip: Dungeons & Dragons night

Looking for your new favorite hangout? Take a Field Trip to CitySpace! Join us for a series of meetups where you can chill with your friends, meet new people who share your interests, spend time doing things you love, discover local businesses / organizations and, most of all, have a blast! Join us for adventure and discovery! We’re teaming up with <a href="https://eurekapuzzles.com/">Eureka! Puzzles &amp; Games</a> to host a night of Dungeons and Dragons for all to enjoy, no prior adventuring experience required! Your ticket will secure you a spot at a table with an experienced Dungeon Master (DM) to run you through a contained fantasy adventure over the course of 90 minutes. New players encouraged! Our DMs are well versed with the game system and can translate your words and actions into game mechanics; just tell us what you want to happen and we'll use the dice to determine the outcome. Bring a friend, bring your family and explore worlds beyond our imagination. For those less familiar, D&amp;D is a collaborative role playing game where the DM narrates a world in which you embody and react as a heroic adventurer capable of enacting great change on the world or story. We will provide all of the materials you need to play including a character sheet, just bring a curious and playful spirit! For those familiar with the game, we will be running an adventure for level 3 characters using a mix of the 5e and 5.5e rulebooks. Feel free to create a character beforehand and bring your own dice.

Set in Boston: ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ screening and conversation

Set in Boston is a series aimed at celebrating, analyzing and better understanding Greater Boston's depiction in film. We’ll explore what movies can tell us about our city's cinematic representation, and how that does, or doesn't, reflect our actual community. 'Bored millionaire Thomas Crown (Steve McQueen) concocts and executes a brilliant scheme to rob a bank without having to do any of the work himself. When Vicki Anderson (Faye Dunaway), an investigator for the bank's insurance company, takes an interest in Crown, the two begin a complicated cat-and-mouse game with a romantic undertone. In an attempt to decipher Anderson's agenda, Crown devises another robbery like his first, wondering if he can get away with the same crime twice. Following the screening, WBUR film critic&nbsp;Sean Burns&nbsp;moderates a conversation with Hank Phillippi Ryan, investigative journalist for Boston’s WHDH-TV and award-winning mystery writer.

Curated Cuisine: Artisan cheese in New England

Curated Cuisine is a monthly series examining all things edible, from the chefs cooking the food to the writers reviewing the recipes. Meet the people shaping the food industry, both local and national and enjoy a post-show bite inspired by the conversation. According to Food &amp; Wine Magazine,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foodandwine.com/best-cheeses-in-america-11917825">cheese has evolved considerably since the U.S. industrialized production in the 1800s</a>. The 1970s and 80s ushered in the artisan cheese movement and today there are around 663 artisan cheesemakers in the U.S.&nbsp;Join WBUR arts contributor&nbsp;Solon Kelleher&nbsp;for a conversation with New England makers about the innovative approaches to crafting the best artisan cheeses right in our own backyard. Panelists Brian Civitello —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mysticcheese.co/">Mystic Cheese</a>, Connecticut Peter Dixon and Rachel Fritz Schaal —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parishhillcreamery.com/">Parish Hill Creamery</a>, Vermont Allison Lakin —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lakinsgorgescheese.com/">Lakin's Gorges Cheese</a>, Maine Samples from Mystic Cheese, Parish Hill Creamery and Lakin's Gorges Cheese will be served following the conversation.

An Evening of New York Times Games

Join Joel Fagliano, lead editor of New York Times Games and creator of the Mini Crossword, for an evening of fun and games. Channel your inner nerd, your voluminous vocabulary and your wordy wit. There will be prizes! Plus, you’ll get to ask all your questions about how the games are made! Copies of Fagliano’s book “Puzzle Mania!: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Minis and More!” will be available to purchase from our bookstore partner <a href="https://lovestruckbooks.com/">Lovestruck Books and Cafe</a> and Fagliano will sign after the games conclude.

'Mortified' live

Please note: this event is for adults ages 18 and over. Join WBUR and friends for a series of live tapings of your favorite podcasts. Meet the people who are shaping the podcast landscape and be the first to hear their next episode, get a sneak peek of audio left on the cutting room floor or dig deeper into the stories that captivated you. “Mortified” is back — and angstier than ever! Hailed as a “cultural phenomenon” by NewsWeek and celebrated for years by the likes of “This American Life,” “The Today Show,” The Onion AV Club and Entertainment Weekly, “Mortified” is a comic excavation of teen angst artifacts (journals, poems, letters, lyrics, home movies, schoolwork) as shared by their original authors — in front of total strangers. Since 2002, “Mortified” has been curating teen angst artifacts from people like you. The project began when founder David Nadelberg discovered an unsent love letter he wrote as a teenager. The letter sparked an idea and he sent an email to friends asking if anyone wanted to share their childhood writings on stage. That email went viral and soon, responses poured in from strangers near and far. Over two decades later, what started with a single letter transformed into a movement encouraging people everywhere to unearth the strange stuff they created as kids and share them with at least one person. You’d be surprised what you discover in the process. There are a million stories buried in the pages of people’s lives. It's "Mortified's" mission is to help people find them.

Regime Change: Maggie Haberman on Trump’s unchecked second term

Are we witnessing the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/podcasts/the-daily/trump-2-0-a-year-of-unconstrained-power.html?searchResultPosition=2">most consequential presidency</a> in history? It’s a question that looms large as the country heads into a summer celebrating 250 years since its founding. Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, White House reporters for the New York Times, explore that question in their new book, “Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump.” The two have conducted hundreds of interviews taking them inside the oval office to reveal an unconstrained Donald Trump making <a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/01/23/g-s1-106562/trump-democracy-constitution-executive-power">unprecedented use</a> of executive authority on everything from the economy to immigration. Join us for a conversation with Haberman led by Here &amp; Now co-host Indira Lakshmanan. Signed copies of the book will be available to purchase from our bookstore partner <a href="https://brooklinebooksmith.com/">Brookline Booksmith</a>.

The B-Side and ‘Love Letters’ present: Matchmaker summer lovin’

<a href="https://bside.beehiiv.com/">The B-Side</a> and The Boston Globe’s “<a href="https://www.boston.com/category/love-letters/">Love Letters</a>” team are joining forces once again for a summer matchmaking event that’s equal parts science experiment and rom-com plot line. We’ll handpick 35 pairs of singles (ages 24–35) and match them through a very official, extremely serious questionnaire (read: Google form). The grand prize? A blind date chosen specifically for you. Meredith Goldstein, “Love Letters” columnist and professional confidante, will guide the new potential pairs through the evening with a little help from Cupid and those famous “36 Questions to Fall in Love,” and we’re introducing an extra special game show segment with fun prizes. We’ll wrap the night with a singles mixer, where everyone can mingle, flirt or gently retreat toward the snacks ... whether you’re looking for love, chaos or just a good story to tell on Monday, we’ve got you. Who is this event for?<ul><li>You are aged 24-35.</li><li>You are comfortable being matched with one person for a guided solo date (this is not speed dating).</li><li>You identify as a man and are interested in dating women.</li><li>You identify as a woman and are interested in dating men.</li><li>Gender-nonconforming individuals who still feel connected to one of the genders above in some way are welcome.</li></ul>This event is trans-inclusive. We do not tolerate transphobia at any of our events.

Set In Boston: "The Heat" screening and conversation

Set in Boston is a series aimed at celebrating, analyzing and better understanding Greater Boston's depiction in film. We’ll explore what movies can tell us about our city's cinematic representation, and how that does, or doesn't, reflect our actual community. FBI special agent Sarah Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) is a methodical investigator with a long-standing reputation for excellence — and arrogance. In contrast, foul-mouthed, hot-tempered detective Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy) goes with her gut instincts and street smarts to remove criminals from the streets of Boston. Sparks fly when these polar opposites have to work together to capture a drug lord, but in the process, they become the last thing anyone expected — buddies. Following the screening, WBUR film critics&nbsp;Sean Burns&nbsp;and&nbsp;Erin Trahan&nbsp;moderate a conversation with Carolyn Pickman, who served as the casting director for this film and many other films set in Boston.

Curated Cuisine: A taste of New England fair food

Curated Cuisine is a monthly series examining all things edible, from the chefs cooking the food to the writers reviewing the recipes. Meet the people shaping the food industry, both local and national and enjoy a post-show bite inspired by the conversation. As fall approaches, the New England fair season kicks into high gear. From The Big E to The Topsfield Fair to King Richard’s Faire, crowds flock to the fairgrounds for the rides, livestock competitions, giant pumpkins — and, of course, the food. Think stuffed baked potatoes, Thanksgiving sandwiches, corn dogs, fried dough and other iconic favorites. We're bringing some of the region's beloved fair food vendors to CitySpace to share the stories behind the snacks that inspire long lines and devoted fans. Former WBUR midday host Jack Lepiarz — better known to many as <a href="https://www.jackthewhipper.com/">Jacques Ze Whipper</a> and no stranger to fair life — will moderate the conversation.

Field Trip: Line Dancing

Looking for your new favorite hangout? Take a Field Trip to CitySpace! Join us for a series of meetups where you can chill with your friends, meet new people who share your interests, spend time doing things you love, discover local businesses / organizations and, most of all, have a blast! Grab your boots and join the <a href="https://www.linedancingqueens.com/">Line Dancing Queens</a> for some country line dancing! Beginner friendly line dance lessons will be taught for the first half hour, followed by open dancing with a mix of popular line dances. No experience, no problem! We will be leading dances for you to follow along to after the lesson portion of the night. We’d love to see you there! 7:00-7:30 p.m - Beginner lesson 8:00-9:00 p.m. - Music and dancing

No Prophets: Rep. Jared Huffman on the dangers of Christian nationalism

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution <a href="https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-1/">states that</a> “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” The separation of church and state has long been considered part of the foundation of American democracy. Rep. Jared Huffman of California's 2nd congressional district, argues in a newly penned book, “No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism,” that this bedrock principle and democracy itself is under threat by Christian nationalism. With 250th anniversary celebrations underway and President Donald Trump’s emphasis on a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/us/trump-prayer-rally-national-mall.html">Christian founding narrative</a>, “No Prophets” lands during a particularly prescient time for Christian nationalists trying to advance their agenda across the U.S. government. Huffman will join environmental activist and author Bill McKibben to discuss the book. Copies will be available to purchase from our bookstore partner <a href="https://brooklinebooksmith.com/">Brookline Booksmith</a> and Huffman will sign following the conversation.

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 ⭐️

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

World Cup Watch Parties 🎉⚽️

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 📈

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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