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Paint Night! for Adults, $$
Wed, June 28, 2000  -  Sun, June 28, 2026   
Raise a glass and unleash your inner artist at the Larcom Theatre! Join beloved local artist and instructor Olesea for a fun, relaxed Sip + Paint Night on our historic 1912 stage — no experience needed.
Boston Family Days at ICA, Free
Sun, February 1, 2026  -  Sun, December 13, 2026   
Boston Family Days offers all Boston school-age students (Pre-K–12) and their families the opportunity to visit nine major museums and institutions for free on the first and second Sundays of each month.
Botanical Tattoo at New England Botanic Garden, $
Sat, April 4, 2026  -  Sun, July 12, 2026   
This unique exhibit at New England Botanic Garden features striking photographs of botanically inspired tattoos alongside bold floral flash designs by talented local artists. This exhibit is included with general Garden admission.
Boston By Little Feet, $
Sat, April 4, 2026  -  Sat, November 21, 2026   
ravel through 300 years of history on this fun and interactive tour of Boston's Freedom Trail. Designed for families with children 6-12 years old, this tour encourages discovery and exploration.
Boston Family Days at MFA, Free
Sun, April 5, 2026  -  Sun, June 14, 2026   
Boston students and families, join us for Boston Family Days! Explore the Museum of Fine Arts for free on the first and second Sundays of each month!
Artist Brendan Murphy Debut Solo Exhibition titled 'Gravity is Optional', Free
Fri, May 1, 2026  -  Thu, October 1, 2026   
Contemporary artist Brendan Murphy opens Gravity Is Optional at Pellas Gallery on Newbury Street — a milestone debut as the newly named Official National Commemorative Artist will anchor the Museum of the Americas Semiquincentennial Exhibition.
Song Sung Neils, $$
Sat, May 9, 2026  -  Sun, June 21, 2026   
The Paris Cabaret presents SONG SUNG NEILS Diamond and Sedaka opening MAY 9th and 10th Our Musical Tribute to Neil Diamond and Neil Sedaka Hit after Hit including Laughter in The Rain
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Salem Arts Festival 2026, Free
Fri, June 5, 2026  -  Sun, June 7, 2026   
For three days each June, this free, fun family-friendly festival transforms downtown Salem, MA, into an opportunity for the arts community to showcase their talents.
Coolidge Corner Arts Festival, Free
Today  -  Sat, June 6, 2026   
46th Annual Coolidge Corner Arts Festival, this free outdoor event features 70+ arts and crafts booths, live DJ, food trucks, beer and wine garden, patio dining.
Cape Ann Artisans 2026 Studio Tour, Free
Today  -  Sun, June 7, 2026   
Join the Cape Ann Artisans for a creative journey through ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, mosaics, painting, photography, and textiles during their free 2025 self-guided Open Studio Tours. June 6-7, 2026 and October 10-11,2026
Tides of Change Reception, Free
Today  -  Sat, June 6, 2026   
Arts Wayland presents Tides of Change, a month-long June exhibition exploring environmental transformation, resilience, and the evolving relationship between people and the natural world. Learn more at https://artswayland.com/pages/eco-month-at-arts-wayland .
SoWa Sundays, Free
Sun, June 7, 2026  -  Sun, June 28, 2026   
You already know we’re open every Sunday of the year. And this year, there are four wonderful Sundays in June, including Fathers Day. So plan your daytime art shopping accordingly.
Visita guiada en español: Edmonia Lewis, $$
Sun, June 7, 2026  -  Sun, June 7, 2026   
Join us for a one-hour guided gallery tour in Spanish of Edmonia Lewis: Said In Stone. Get insight into the works on display and engage in conversation with guide Jenny Beauchamp-Ankney.
Tea Tasting with Diehl Marcus & Company, $$
Thu, June 11, 2026  -  Thu, June 11, 2026   
Celebrate the rich and global history of tea with a tasting of five custom tea blends! Celebrate the rich and global history of tea with a tasting of five custom tea blends!
Salem as Muse: Harriet Low with Karina Corrigan, $
Sat, June 13, 2026  -  Sat, June 13, 2026   
Join Karina Corrigan, Deputy Chief Curator, The H.A. Crosby Forbes Curator of Asian Export Art, for the next installment in our Salem as Muse curator talk series.
Interactive Arts Festival, $
Sun, June 14, 2026  -  Sun, June 14, 2026   
Dive into the world of arts, creativity, fashion, and culture! Join us for the Atelier Dubuisson Interactive Arts Festival, an unforgettable experience of visual arts, music, fashion, and more.
Juneteenth, $
Fri, June 19, 2026  -  Fri, June 19, 2026   
Join us to celebrate and reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth through art making. Learn about the symbolism behind the Juneteenth flag and make your own freedom flag.
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Juneteenth at MFA Boston, Free
Fri, June 19, 2026  -  Fri, June 19, 2026   
Come together to celebrate creativity, community, and freedom. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), invites the community to enjoy a free open house honoring Juneteenth, the oldest nationally recognized commemoration of...
Beyond the Music Talk: Anthony McGill, clarinet, Free
Fri, June 19, 2026  -  Fri, June 19, 2026   
Principal Clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic, Anthony McGill will share insights into performing as part of an orchestra, among other topics of the classical music scene.
Firebird, Part 2, $$
Fri, June 19, 2026  -  Sun, June 21, 2026   
Abilities Dance Boston presents the world premiere of FIREBIRD, PART 2, an evening-length, two-act sequel to the company’s 2021 radical reimagining of the 1910 ballet.
Arts Fest Beverly, Free
Sat, June 20, 2026  -  Sat, June 20, 2026   
Arts Fest is a free outdoor festival in downtown Beverly that’s fun for the whole family! The festivities will be held outside on Cabot St on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10am-5pm, rain or shine.
Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: Death & The Fool: A Tarot-Inspired Medieval Folly, $$
Tue, June 23, 2026  -  Tue, June 23, 2026   
A Tarot-inspired mystery play full of slapstick comedy, music from the middle ages, puppetry, and whimsy to drive away fear and offer relief from impending doom-just as folly brought light to the Dark Ages.
Caribbean American Heritage Month Movie Night, Free
Fri, June 26, 2026  -  Fri, June 26, 2026   
Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars as we celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month. Come early, invite your friends, and experience a night of Caribbean pride in the heart of Boston!
Smoke, $
Fri, June 26, 2026  -  Sun, June 28, 2026   
Set in 1960s D.C., SMOKE by Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi is a powerful world premiere exploring love, motherhood, healing, and chosen family as long-buried secrets threaten to unravel an interconnected community.
Make Mosaic Jewelry or a Picture Frame, $$
Fri, June 26, 2026  -  Fri, June 26, 2026   
Enjoy crafting a mosaic frame or jewelry. I supply frames, bases, blanks, and glass, beads, bling to create a unique gift. No experience needed. Fee covers one project; snacks welcome.
Asian American Ballet Project presents Once Upon Our Time, $
Sat, June 27, 2026  -  Sun, June 28, 2026   
The only Asian American ballet company in the US presents Once Upon Our Time, a celebration of storytelling through movement. Beloved ancestral folktales come to life through four vibrant ballets, featuring live, original music.
Paint On Stage! for Kids (Ages 5-14), $
Sun, June 28, 2026  -  Sun, June 28, 2026   
Kids Art Workshop with Olesea. Kids take the stage! Paint on the historic Larcom stage and let your creativity shine! Kids ages 5-14 will join beloved local artist and instructor
Forest Bathing & Dreamscapes in the Ropes Mansion Garden, $$
Mon, June 29, 2026  -  Mon, June 29, 2026   
Slow down, unplug and awaken your senses on a guided nature immersion in the Ropes Mansion Garden. The program will begin with a facilitated journey through the senses, inviting rest and wandering
Tito Puente Latin Music Series 2026, Free
Thu, July 9, 2026  -  Thu, August 13, 2026   
The Tito Puente Latin Music Series takes place in July and August at outdoor locations across Boston. The six-concert series is an infectious soundscape of salsa, bolero, danzón, Afro-Latin, Caribbean, jazz, funk, R&B, and more. Performers include Berklee faculty,...
Harborwalk Sounds at the ICA
Thu, July 9, 2026  -  Thu, August 27, 2026   
On ICA Free Thursday nights, visitors can enjoy outdoor concerts on the waterfront as part of Harborwalk Sounds, a collaboration between the ICA and Berklee College of Music. These popular evenings include free admission to the galleries, free concerts by some of Berklee...
Boston Festival Orchestra: The Drop That Contained the Sea, $
Sat, July 11, 2026  -  Sat, July 11, 2026   
The Boston Festival Orchestra and Chorus pro Musica present the Boston premiere of the complete choral-orchestral work 'The Drop That Contained the Sea' by Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin.
Then & Now, Free
Sat, July 11, 2026  -  Sun, August 2, 2026   
Then & Now is exhibit that focuses on the collaboration of two artists that are separated by a generation. The idea is to represent how a generational age gap has influenced both artists’ works.
Arias Aloft: Chromatic at New England Botanic Garden, $$
Sun, July 12, 2026  -  Sun, July 19, 2026   
Circus 617 and Opera Untapped combine two thrilling art forms set against the blooming backdrop of New England Botanic Garden during this captivating event. Set among the summer blooms and stunning landscapes of the Garden.
Creative Kids: Emerging Artists, $
Mon, July 13, 2026  -  Fri, July 17, 2026   
Creative Kids: Emerging Artists will engage students across PEM’s exhibitions and galleries, exploring artistry across time periods and cultures while inspiring students’ creative expressions.From Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
Danforth's Hype the Arts!, Free
Sat, July 18, 2026  -  Sat, July 18, 2026   
A free community day for everyone! Come to the Danforth Museum and Art School off of Framingham Center Common and wander around inside and outside for activities.
Puerto Rican Festival, Free
Fri, July 24, 2026  -  Sun, July 26, 2026   
Come share our 58-year Annual Festival with us, which includes over 2 days of free fun-filled cultural entertainment, a festival, and a parade open to all.
From Outlaws to Insiders, Free
Sat, July 25, 2026  -  Sat, July 25, 2026   
This tour will focus on graffiti and murals featured on the walls in Madison Park and John D. O’Bryant High School campuses, which is usually only seen by their students
Boston Festival Orchestra: Bruckner 6, $
Sun, July 26, 2026  -  Sun, July 26, 2026   
The Boston Festival Orchestra performs Mozart's 'Sinfonia Concertante' in collaboration with Morningside Music Bridge, followed by Bruckner Symphony No. 6 in New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall.
G-Hwaja: Korean Traditional Music & Beyond, $$
Sun, July 26, 2026  -  Sun, July 26, 2026   
Join us for a powerful performance by G–Hwaja, a dynamic quintet rooted in Korean traditional music. Drawing from centuries-old sounds and instruments, G–Hwaja brings a vivid and contemporary energy to Korea’s musical heritage
Somerville Art Fair | August Art Salon, Free
Fri, August 7, 2026  -  Fri, August 7, 2026   
The Somerville Art Fair (SAF) Art Salon at Bow Market: a relaxed evening to meet local artists, explore original artwork, and connect with our creative community
Comedy at Bill's Bar ($12) - Boston, MA (21+), $
Sat, September 5, 2026  -  Sat, September 5, 2026   
Experience the country's funniest stand-up comedians, next door to Fenway Park! Named a “Critic’s Pick” in The Boston Globe, and regularly featuring performers who've appeared on Netflix, Comedy Central, and HBO, to name a few.
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The Boston Arts Festival (ahts), Free
Sat, September 12, 2026  -  Sun, September 13, 2026   
Affectionately dubbed ähts, The Boston Arts Festival features more than three dozen juried visual artists showing and selling original paintings, sculpture, pottery, woodwork, jewelry, glasswork, photography, and mixed...
WICKED, $$$
Wed, September 23, 2026  -  Sun, November 15, 2026   
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
Cape Ann Artisans 2026 Fall Studio Tour, Free
Sat, October 10, 2026  -  Sun, October 11, 2026   
Join the Cape Ann Artisans for a creative journey through ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, mosaics, painting, photography, and textiles during their free 2025 self-guided Open Studio Tours. June 6-7, 2026 and October 10-11,2026
Comedy at Bill's Bar ($12) - Boston, MA (21+), $
Sat, October 10, 2026  -  Sat, October 10, 2026   
Experience the country's funniest stand-up comedians, next door to Fenway Park! Named a “Critic’s Pick” in The Boston Globe, and regularly featuring performers who've appeared on Netflix, Comedy Central, and HBO, to name a few.
Opening Our Doors 2026 | Fenway Cultural District, Free
Mon, October 12, 2026  -  Mon, October 12, 2026   
Monday, October 12th from 10AM-4PM is the 25th Annual FREE art + cultural festival Opening Our Doors day! Visit the Fenway for art exhibitions and activities, cultural experiences, musical and dance performances, and more!
Burgundy & Bonbons: An Evening at Cocorico Featuring Valrhona Chocolate
Thu, August 25, 2033  -  Thu, August 25, 2022   
Join us on August 25 for “Burgundy & Bonbons,” where Cocorico's Head Pastry Chef Mai Nguyen will join forces with Valrhona Executive Pastry Chef Guillaume Roesz for a one-night-only event!
Native American Storytelling & Crafts with the Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe of MA &, Free
Fri, February 22, 2205   
Come learn about your neighbors, the first people of Fall River through engaging storytelling and crafts. Learn how to make your own corn husk doll or dreamcatcher!
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