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Free First Thursdays at The Gardner MuseumBoston, $
Thu, January 4, 2024  -  Thu, December 5, 2024   
The Museum invites visitors to enjoy the Gardner with free admission on the first Thursday evening of every month from 3 pm through 9 pm.
Mediterranean Marketplaces: Connecting the Ancient WorldCambridge, Free
Thu, February 22, 2024  -  Fri, February 21, 2025   
Thousands of years ago, ancient people across the Mediterranean were connected to faraway places and cultures through trade. Learn more in this exhibition at the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East.
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ICA WatershedBoston, Free
Wed, May 22, 2024  -  Fri, October 4, 2024   
Located in the Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina in East Boston, the ICA Watershed transforms a 15,000-square-foot, formerly condemned space into a new civic and cultural asset. This exciting new cross-harbor...
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Free Thursday Nights at ICA BostonBoston, Free
Fri, May 24, 2024  -  Fri, December 27, 2024   
ICA, Boston is free for all visitors every Thursday from 5 - 9 pm during ICA Free Thursday Nights. And is always free for youth 17 and under.
Lot LabCharlestown, Free
Mon, June 10, 2024  -  Thu, October 31, 2024   
Lot Lab is an outdoor 24-hour, site-specific zone for contemporary public art. Local and visiting artists present their installations in a community gathering space. Join us for this year's theme: Presence!
Seasons of Change, Photography Above the Garden by John RichBoylston, $
Thu, August 15, 2024  -  Tue, October 15, 2024   
Photographer John Rich spent the last year visiting New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill and capturing the Climate Garden and the Garden of Inspiration from a truly unique vantage point: from above.
Scenographers: A Celebration Of John Conklin and Franco ColavecchiaBoston, Free
Sun, August 25, 2024  -  Sun, September 22, 2024   
his free exhibition at Midway Artist Studios offers a peek behind the scenes at two of opera’s most revered scenic designers including BLO Artistic Advisor John Conklin.
SoWa SundaysSouth End, Free
Sun, September 1, 2024  -  Sun, September 29, 2024   
Shop for art on five wonderful SoWa Sundays in September, including September 22nd, the second day of the 38th annual South End Open Studios weekend. Our Sunday hours are extended that weekend, 11am-6pm.
SaraSue Pennell: A Life in ImagesLexington, Free
Sat, September 7, 2024  -  Sun, October 6, 2024   
SaraSue Pennell: A Life in Images September 7 to October 6, 2024 Opening Reception: Sunday, September 8 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Lex Art will feature the work of 93-year-old, long-time Lexington resident, SaraSue Pennell.
Fiesta in the Plaza Celebrating Latinx Heritage MonthBoston, Free
Sun, September 15, 2024  -  Fri, September 27, 2024   
Three weekends of pure fiesta! Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month 2024 with Fiesta en la Plaza at Boston's City Hall Plaza and Pavilion. Come and experience the energy and richness of Latin American culture.
Fall 2024 Art Classes & Workshops @ ACAArlington, $$
Mon, September 16, 2024  -  Tue, December 10, 2024   
Arlington Center for the Arts' Fall 2024 term of creative classes & workshops is almost upon us and there are so many ways to create this fall!
Is This America? - A Free Music Event about Voting RightsBoston, Free
Fri, September 20, 2024  -  Sun, September 22, 2024   
A music event not to be missed! IS THIS AMERICA? tells the story of the great African American voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer who successfully advocated for Black voting rights.
The Life and Music of George MichaelBoston
Fri, September 20, 2024  -  Fri, September 20, 2024   
The show captures the performance and sound of George Michael while telling his story — from the early hits from Wham! through to his illustrious solo career.
Boston Athenaeum Community Day Open HouseBoston, Free
Sat, September 21, 2024  -  Sat, September 21, 2024   
Bring your family and friends and drop in to the Boston Athenaeum for our Community Day open house with free admission for visitors and members.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live In ConcertBoston, $$
Sat, September 21, 2024  -  Sat, September 21, 2024   
Building on the success of the sold-out global shows of the first Oscar®-winning Spider-Man™ animated Spider-Verse film, comes the highly anticipated sequel: SPIDER-MAN™: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, set to captivate audiences in concert venues worldwide.
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Mystic River CelebrationMedford, Free
Sat, September 21, 2024  -  Sat, September 21, 2024   
Watch live musician performances, browse local artisan crafts, get to know local businesses and organizations, eat food, and take part in any number of fun activities for all ages including a Knucklebones play area for...
Fashion In The ParkBoston, Free
Sun, September 22, 2024  -  Sun, September 22, 2024   
This is our second annual fashion in the park. Come support local designers, vendors and artists as they display their work. Free and fun for all ages.
Comedy at Toscana FornoPeabody, $$
Fri, September 27, 2024  -  Fri, September 27, 2024   
Comedy returns to Toscana Forno with headliners Ken Rogerson and Dave Russo, host Jolanda Logan - Friday September 27, 2024 at 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm
The Boston Cocktail ChallengeBoston, $$
Sat, September 28, 2024  -  Sat, September 28, 2024   
The Boston Cocktail Challenge is back for 2024! Grab your friends to sample, vote for the winning cocktails, sip ready- to- drink cocktails and get free swag items along the way!
Huldufólk: An Enchanted Dwellings Walk & CelebrationNewton, Free
Sat, September 28, 2024  -  Sat, September 28, 2024   
An Enchanted Dwellings Walk and Celebration: You've heard of fairy walks right? Join us for a special Icelandic twist on the idea as we celebrate everything Huldufólk (Iceland's Hidden People)
Huldufólk: An Enchanted Dwellings Walk and Icelandic CelebrationNewton, $
Sat, September 28, 2024  -  Sat, September 28, 2024   
This Huldufólk celebration is an Icelandic take on a fairy walk. It’s a family-friendly adventure inspired by the rich world of Huldufólk, Iceland’s elusive and magical hidden folk.
Quilts for TodayNeedham, $
Sat, September 28, 2024  -  Sun, September 29, 2024   
We present Quilts for Today, celebrating the creativity, artistry, and talents of our members. The 100+ quilts on display honor the history and legacy of quilting, bringing a modern viewpoint to this centuries-old craft.
SoWa First FridaySouth End, Free
Fri, October 4, 2024  -  Fri, October 4, 2024   
A great way to shop for Fall color and you’ll find every color imaginable at First Friday Open Studios on October 4th. Save the date: Friday, October 4, 2024, 5pm-9pm.
Kaleidoscope| October 6-26, 2024 | Sandrine Colson & Kristen Freitas | AWGBoston, Free
Sun, October 6, 2024  -  Sun, October 6, 2024   
KALEIDOSCOPE, an exhibition of artwork by AWG artists Sandrine Colson and Kristen Freitas. This exhibit addresses the two artists’ interpretation of what kaleidoscopes mean to them.
SoWa SundaysSouth End, Free
Sun, October 6, 2024  -  Sun, October 27, 2024   
You already know we’re open for art shopping every Sunday of the year, 11am-4pm. And in October, there are four SoWa Sundays filled with art, color, and life.
Manet: A Model FamilyBoston, $
Thu, October 10, 2024  -  Mon, January 20, 2025   
In the first exhibition to explore the work of the “father of modernism” through the lens of his familial relationships, Manet: A Model Family sheds light on the life and masterpieces of Édouard Manet.
Indigenous Peoples Day 4th Annual Ceremonial CelebrationNewton, Free
Mon, October 14, 2024  -  Mon, October 14, 2024   
Join us on October 14, 2024, for New England's largest Indigenous Peoples Day celebration in Newton, MA, featuring live music, traditional dancing, food, art, youth activities, and more!
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Opening Our Doors: Celebrating the Fenway Cultural DistrictBoston, Free
Mon, October 14, 2024  -  Mon, October 14, 2024   
Join us for the Annual FREE art + cultural festival Opening Our Doors! Visit locations throughout the Fenway for art exhibitions and activities, cultural experiences, musical and dance performances, and more!
Opening Our Doors 2024Boston, Free
Mon, October 14, 2024  -  Mon, October 14, 2024   
Monday, October 14th from 10AM-4PM is the 24th 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!
Indigenous People's Day at the MFA: Free AdmissionBoston, Free
Mon, October 14, 2024  -  Mon, October 14, 2024   
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with free general admission to the MFA as part of the Fenway Alliance’s annual Opening Our Doors Day.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the MFABoston, Free
Mon, October 14, 2024  -  Mon, October 14, 2024   
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), hosts its annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day community celebration with free virtual programs recognizing and honoring the heritage of all Indigenous peoples and the histories of their...
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MFA Late NitesBoston
Fri, October 25, 2024  -  Fri, October 25, 2024   
MFA Late Nites returns! Come for a chance to see the major works of Hokusai while the exhibition is at the museum. Join us for a night of art, food, music, and fun!
Tricks and TreatsBoston, Free
Sat, October 26, 2024  -  Sat, October 26, 2024   
Join us on October 26th at the Waterworks Museum for some spooky fun and tasty treats!
Boston Bhangra Competition 2024Dorchester, $
Sat, November 23, 2024  -  Sat, November 23, 2024   
Come Check out the Best Bhangra teams from North America compete in Boston for one night only! Bhangra is a fun and energetic folk dance from India that will get you moving!
Free Admission at ICA on President's DayBoston, Free
Mon, February 17, 2025  -  Mon, February 17, 2025   
In honor of President’s Day the ICA is offering free admission for all. Kick off February vacation week with new three new exhibitions and art-making activities.
Pacific Islands Family DayFitchburg, Free
Mon, May 19, 2031  -  Mon, May 19, 2031   
Travel to the Pacific Islands through art projects, a dance performance, and live animals at Fitchburg Art Museum. FREE for everyone. We hope you can join us!
Burgundy & Bonbons: An Evening at Cocorico Featuring Valrhona ChocolateBoston
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!
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