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Andris Nelsons conducts Shostakovich's Lady Macbeth of MtsenskBoston, $$
Thu, January 25, 2024  -  Sat, April 27, 2024   
This performance is the most ambitious endeavor in the BSO and Andris Nelsons’ multi-year survey of the works of Dmitri Shostakovich, just as Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk was an immense undertaking for its 24-year-old composer.
Seaport SmallsBoston, Free
Sat, February 17, 2024  -  Sat, April 27, 2024   
Join us Saturdays, from 10AM-11AM indoors at The Paseo at 111 Harbor Way, for a rotating selection of free children’s programming for ages 0-8 years old.
DIETRICH STRAUSECambridge
Sat, March 2, 2024  -  Tue, April 2, 2024   
Dietrich Strause is an American indie-folk songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in London. His fifth studio album You And I Must Be Out Of My Mind was released on Jeffrey Foucault’s Blueblade Records.
Celebrity Series of Boston Present Max Raabe & Palast Orchester 'Dream a LittleBoston, $
Today  -  Tue, March 19, 2024   
Max Raabe and the Palast Orchester bring the sophistication and glamour of Weimar-era Berlin to Symphony Hall, with a cool, contemporary twist. Tue, Mar 19, 2024, 8:00pm EDT
SOL Y CANTO Presents SOFIA RIBEIRO AND JUAN OSPINACambridge
Today  -  Tue, March 19, 2024   
Featuring Rosi’s crystalline voice and Brian’s lush Spanish guitar and inventive compositions, Sol y Canto is known for making their music accessible to Spanish- and non-Spanish speaking audiences of all ages.
Victoria Canal/ Lucy ClearwaterBack Bay, $
Wed, March 20, 2024  -  Wed, March 20, 2024   
For almost two years, singer-songwriter Victoria Canal used her gift primarily as a way to process grief. Lucy Clearwater an indiefolk singer-songwriter was born in a bathtub in a cookie factory in Northern California.
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Spring Sing: A Family Celebration of the Vernal Equinox 2024Somerville, $
Wed, March 20, 2024   
Join Revels for our signature Spring Equinox singalong event, Revels Spring Sing – Colors of Spring! This multicultural celebration is perfect for the whole family.
Alex CummingCambridge
Wed, March 20, 2024  -  Wed, March 20, 2024   
Alex Cumming is set to take the Club Passim stage on March 20th, 2024 to celebrate the release of his new and solo-debut album: Homecoming.
Celebrating the Symphonic Legacy of Wayne ShorterBoston, $
Thu, March 21, 2024  -  Thu, March 21, 2024   
This tribute concert honors the life and legacy of the great jazz innovator, composer, bandleader, and saxophonist Wayne Shorter who passed away in March 2023. Clark Rundell, conductor esperanza spalding, vocalist and bass
Nate Borosky & Tim GrimmCambridge
Thu, March 21, 2024  -  Thu, March 21, 2024   
NATE BOROFSKY & TIM GRIMM ARE SET TO TAKE THE CLUB PASSIM STAGE ON MARCH 21ST, 2024 AT 7PM TO PERFORM SOME OF THEIR FAVORITE SONGS.
MFA Late NitesBoston, $$
Fri, March 22, 2024  -  Fri, March 22, 2024   
Kick off your weekend at MFA Late Nites! This after-hours party celebrates the new exhibition “Hallyu! The Korean Wave,” complete with dancing and DJs, pop-up performances, exploring the galleries, art-making activities, and more.
Community Chamber Concert–Fenway Center, Boston, March 22, 2024Boston, $
Fri, March 22, 2024  -  Fri, March 22, 2024   
Community Chamber Concert - live performance at Fenway Center, Boston, MA COLERIDGE-TAYLOR Quintet in A for Clarinet and String Quartet HINDEMITH Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet, Op. 30
Bach + TelemannBoston
Fri, March 22, 2024  -  Sun, March 24, 2024   
Join the Handel and Haydn Society in Bach and Telemann’s music Friday, March 22 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, March 24 at 3:00 PM at NEC’s Jordan Hall.
Jake Xerxes FussellCambridge
Fri, March 22, 2024  -  Fri, March 22, 2024   
JAKE XERXES FUSSELL WILL TAKE THE CLUB PASSIM STAGE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 22ND, 2024 FOR 2 SHOWS TO PERFORM SOME OF HIS OWN FOLK FAVORITES
Wall of GrassCambridge
Sat, March 23, 2024  -  Sat, March 23, 2024   
Folk band Wall of Grass will be headlining a benefit concert in support of the One Space organization on March 23rd, 2024 at Club Passim.
Lucy Wainwright RocheCambridge
Sat, March 23, 2024  -  Sat, March 23, 2024   
Folk artist and songwriter Lucy Wainwright Roche will headline Club Passim on March 23rd, 2024. She will perform some of the hits from her solo recordings, albums, and collaborations.
Divas of SoulArlington, $$
Sat, March 23, 2024  -  Sat, March 23, 2024   
Celebrating International Women's History Month In Song. A musical cavalcade of Boston's Divas of Soul including Athene Wilson, Anjelena Hightower and Darlene Wynn leading a special tribute to the music of Tina Turner
MMEA All-State ConcertBoston, $
Sat, March 23, 2024  -  Sat, March 23, 2024   
The Massachusetts Music Educators Association is excited to present the annual MMEA All-State Concert featuring the top high school musicians from around the state.The Massachusetts Music Educators
Community Chamber Concert–Chelsea Survival Center, Chelsea, March 24, 2024Chelsea, Free
Sun, March 24, 2024  -  Sun, March 24, 2024   
Community Chamber Concert - live performance at La Colaborativa's Survival Center, Chelsea, MA Takumi Taguchi and Sophie Wang, violins Danny Kim, viola. Christine Lee, cello Andrew Sandwick, clarinet
The Dave and Jim ShowCambridge
Sun, March 24, 2024  -  Sun, March 24, 2024   
Singers, songwriters, and duo Jim Infantino and Dave Herlihy are set to headline 'The Dave and Jim Show' at Club Passim on March 24th, 2024.
Family Folk Chorale Celebrates the Music of Brandi CarlileArlington, $
Sun, March 24, 2024  -  Sun, March 24, 2024   
The Family Folk Chorale based in Arlington, MA is thrilled to present an all ages singalong and annual Spring concert celebrating the music of Brandi Carlile.
Ritual & DanceChestnut Hill, Free
Sun, March 24, 2024  -  Sun, March 24, 2024   
Please join us for a multicultural musical journey. Be the first to hear the World Premier of Leonel Rodríguez, Estefanía: Troncos y melodias de muchas mujeras
Elise LeavyCambridge
Tue, March 26, 2024  -  Tue, March 26, 2024   
Elise Leavy will headline Club Passim on March 26th, 2024 in celebration of her new album, 'A Little Longer'. Rose Polenzani will open the show.
The Sea The SeaCambridge
Wed, March 27, 2024  -  Wed, March 27, 2024   
Chuck E. and Mira Costa, he indie-folk-pop duo also known as, The Sea The Sea, is set to headline Club Passim on March 27th, 2024.
Black Box Jazz | She GroovesMassachusetts, $$
Wed, March 27, 2024  -  Wed, March 27, 2024   
Using our voices for positive change Equal parts performance and presentation, this 90-minute show will explore how women historically have used their voices for positive change within the world.
Dvořák Symphony No. 7 & Elgar Cello ConcertoBoston, $
Thu, March 28, 2024  -  Thu, March 28, 2024   
Venezuelan conductor Domingo Hindoyan makes his BSO debut leading the American premiere of Roberto Sierra’s Symphony No. 6, a BSO co-commission. Domingo Hindoyan, conductor Pablo Ferrández, cello
Yvonne Elliman & Ted Neeley--Live in Concert!Arlington, $$$
Thu, March 28, 2024  -  Thu, March 28, 2024   
Stars of the iconic film Jesus Christ Superstar, singing their hits from Superstar, Tommy, Saturday Night Fever, and more! Ted Neeley and Yvonne Elliman LIVE! In-Concert | Celebrating Easter Week | Full-Band Performance!
'What I Hear' - Roberto SierraBoston, Free
Thu, March 28, 2024  -  Thu, March 28, 2024   
For this season’s only 'What I Hear' event, award-winning composer Roberto Sierra curates a program of chamber music in connection with the BSO's American-premiere performance of his Sinfonia No. 6 later that evening.
Love & JusticeCambridge, Free
Fri, March 29, 2024  -  Fri, March 29, 2024   
Join us in Cambridge for an evening of music by prolific American composer, Adolphus Hailstork, presented by Longy School of Music’s Ensemble-in-residence, Castle of our Skins
Lindsay FooteCambridge
Fri, March 29, 2024  -  Fri, March 29, 2024   
Lindsay Foote writes honest, confessional indie-folk music with an Americana flare. The 2nd place winner of the Songwriter Serenade Competition has been featured on CBS and recognized in several national songwriting competitions.
Sam AmidonCambridge
Sat, March 30, 2024  -  Sat, March 30, 2024   
Sam Amidon is a singer and multi-instrumentalist (banjo, guitar, fiddle) from Vermont, now based in London, England. He is currently working on a new album to be released this year.
Bendigo Fletcher/Free RangeBoston, $
Sat, March 30, 2024  -  Sat, March 30, 2024   
Bendigo Fletcher will be sharing their music with us at the Red Room at Cafe 939 on March 30@ 7 pm! Free Range opens. Tickets are selling out quick!
Boston Symphony Chamber Players | Music for the SensesBoston, $
Sun, March 31, 2024  -  Sun, March 31, 2024   
Boston Symphony Chamber Players | Music for the Senses - live performance at Jordan Hall Garrick Ohlsson, piano program to include: MESSIAEN Quartet for the End of Time, for clarinet, violin, cello, and piano
Marsha and the Positrons at the Coolidge Corner TheatreBrookline, $
Sun, March 31, 2024  -  Sun, March 31, 2024   
Marsha and the Positrons are a DC-based kindie (kids + indie rock) band specializing in fun, clever songs about science & how the world works with positive social messages!
BroadbandCambridge
Tue, April 2, 2024  -  Tue, April 2, 2024   
BroadBand is a Boston-area group dedicated to delivering a beautiful harmonic blend and an engaging a cappella performance experience for our audiences. We choose arrangements that are snazzy, melodic, unique.
Celebrity Series of Boston Presents Patti LuPoneBoston, $
Tue, April 2, 2024  -  Tue, April 2, 2024   
Spend an evening with a true Broadway legend as three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone returns to Celebrity Series with a brand-new program, A Life in Notes.Spend an evening with a true Broadway legend
Haley Blais / Charlie HoustonBack Bay, $$
Tue, April 2, 2024  -  Tue, April 2, 2024   
Tickets are ON SALE NOW for Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Haley Blais! Blais started developing a community and fanbase as a teenager almost a decade ago with her diaristic YouTube videos and tender ukulele covers.
Rob FlaxCambridge
Wed, April 3, 2024  -  Wed, April 3, 2024   
Rob Flax possesses a rare combination of skills: he is an award-winning virtuoso violinist, classically trained but known for his jazz and improvisational pyrotechnics and irresistible grooves.
TEKE TEKEBack Bay, $
Wed, April 3, 2024  -  Wed, April 3, 2024   
Psychedelic rock group TEKE TEKE are intimately familiar with duality, of splitting reality between past and present, complex melodies and hushed interludes, intense action and lingering response.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Pink FloydCambridge, $
Thu, April 4, 2024  -  Thu, April 4, 2024   
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Pink Floyd at First Church in Cambridge under the gentle glow of candlelight.Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live
Jess KleinCambridge
Thu, April 4, 2024  -  Thu, April 4, 2024   
Over two decades and 11 albums, Klein has pursued a remarkable creative evolution that’s seen her dig ever deeper for resonant emotional insights, while continuing to refine her eloquently melodic, effortlessly accessible song-craft.
Prometheus | Music for the SensesBoston, $
Thu, April 4, 2024  -  Thu, April 4, 2024   
This week's performances by the Tanglewood Festival Chorus are supported by the Alan J. and Suzanne W. Dworsky Fund for Voice and Chorus. Andris Nelsons, conductor | Yefim Bronfman, piano | Anna Gawboy, lighting research
Odyssey Opera Resurrects 'Voyage of Edgar Allan Poe' April 5thBoston, $
Fri, April 5, 2024  -  Fri, April 5, 2024   
Odyssey Opera, in partnership with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, presents the New England premiere of Dominick Argento’s opera The Voyage of Edgar Allan Poe, on Friday, April 5, 2024, in Poe’s birthplace of Boston.
Candlelight: A Tribute to ColdplayCambridge, $
Fri, April 5, 2024  -  Fri, April 5, 2024   
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at First Church in Cambridge under the gentle glow of candlelight.Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live
Bach B Minor MassBoston
Fri, April 5, 2024  -  Sun, April 7, 2024   
Feel your heart skip a beat as the first chords of Bach’s choral masterpiece transform Symphony Hall into a cathedral on April 5 and April 7.
Edges at Concord Youth TheatreConcord
Fri, April 5, 2024  -  Sun, April 7, 2024   
Edges is a contemporary song-cycle about young adults at the metaphorical edge of their lives. Their songs cover universal issues of love, commitment, identity and meaning.
Caña Dulce y Caña BravaCambridge
Fri, April 5, 2024  -  Fri, April 5, 2024   
Caña Dulce y Caña Brava offers a performance which exhibits the music, poetry, dance and traditional attire of Veracruz, Mexico, interpreted by artists who are beneficiaries of the jarocho culture.
Handel and Haydn Society—Bach B-Minor MassMassachusetts, $$
Fri, April 5, 2024  -  Fri, April 5, 2024   
Feel your heart skip a beat as the first chords of Bach’s choral masterpiece transform Symphony Hall into a cathedral. Apr 5, 2024, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT Apr 7, 2024, 3:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: EDT
Deborah Bonham BandMassachusetts, $$
Fri, April 5, 2024  -  Fri, April 5, 2024   
Deborah Bonham Band, Only New England Show! 'A contender for album of the year.' -Blues Matter 'Powerfully produced, immaculately played.' -Classic Rock
The Eagles ExperienceBeverly, $
Sat, April 6, 2024  -  Sat, April 6, 2024   
The Most Authentic Tribute Show to the Eagles Available Today The Eagles Experience aims to be the most authentic tribute show to the Eagles available today.
Spring Fever: Stories and Music For a New SeasonWayland
Sat, April 6, 2024  -  Sat, April 6, 2024   
Join Arts Wayland at the Vokes Theater on Saturday, April 6th at 8 pm for a night of stories and music featuring some of New England’s best tellers from the Moth stage.
First Annual Dirty Water Music FestivalNeedham, Free
Sat, April 6, 2024  -  Sat, April 6, 2024   
On Saturday, April 6th, the “FIRST ANNUAL DIRTY WATER MUSIC FESTIVAL” will take place at Needham’s Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, from 7-11:00 pm. The event will benefit Plugged In’s Scholarship and Inclusion Program.
L'amico Fritz PerformanceBoston, $
Sun, April 7, 2024  -  Sun, April 7, 2024   
West End Lyric is thrilled to present L'amico Fritz, an exciting new production of Mascagni's romantic opera about new love & Jewish joy! Light reception follows.
Flynn CohenCambridge
Sun, April 7, 2024  -  Sun, April 7, 2024   
Acoustic Guitar and mandolin player Flynn Cohen has performed all over the world and with many notable acts in traditional and contemporary acoustic music styles.
13th Annual Arlington Jazz FestivalArlington, $
Sun, April 7, 2024  -  Sun, April 7, 2024   
Featuring Christian McBride 13th Annual Arlington Jazz Festival Featuring Christian McBride and Friends The Arlington Jazz Festival is presented by the nonprofit ArlingtonJazz.Org Sunday, April 7th - 7:30pm
Vance Gilbert at Harmony on the Green CoffeehouseLexington, $$
Sun, April 7, 2024  -  Sun, April 7, 2024   
Vance, Gilbert is considered by many to be an integral part of the national folk scene. His songs, while frequently employing sophisticated melodies and harmonies that demonstrate his jazz roots, also reveal his gift for storytelling.
Passim Monday Discovery SeriesCambridge
Mon, April 8, 2024  -  Mon, April 8, 2024   
The Discovery Series is a monthly event sponsored by Nine Athens Music to bring new artists into the Passim community. April 8th: Paper Wings and Zachary Lucky
Coco/YoubetBack Bay, $
Tue, April 9, 2024  -  Tue, April 9, 2024   
The dynamic trio Coco will be bringing their music to The Red Room at Cafe 939 on April 9 @ 7 pm. Youbet opens. Go get those tickets now!
Rhett MadisonCambridge
Tue, April 9, 2024  -  Tue, April 9, 2024   
Originally from West Virginia, Rett Madison is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles, CA. She has been featured in publications like Billboard, American Songwriter, and Rolling Stone.
Arts Wayland Presents: The Music Exchange Listening RoomWayland, Free
Tue, April 9, 2024  -  Tue, April 9, 2024   
Arts Wayland and the Wayland Free Public Library are excited to announce the return of the Music Exchange Listening Room open mic, hosted by Steve Robb, on Tuesday, April 9 from 7:30 till 9:30pm.
Celebrity Series of Boston Presents Yo-Yo Ma, cello and Kathryn Stott, pianoBoston, $
Tue, April 9, 2024  -  Tue, April 9, 2024   
Ma and Stott make their first recital appearance together at Symphony Hall since 2015: be there when Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott share a virtuosic and moving evening of music!
Jeffrey MartinCambridge
Wed, April 10, 2024  -  Thu, April 11, 2024   
Martin’s fourth full length album, Thank God We Left The Garden comes out on Portland’s beloved Fluff and Gravy Records Nov __. He produced and engineered it himself!
Callithumpian Consort-Machover, Epstein, Messiaen, FeldmanBoston, Free
Wed, April 10, 2024  -  Wed, April 10, 2024   
Panelists will share the latest research into the use of music and sound in developing treatments for diseases of the brain, including Alzheimer's. Panel Discussion: Composing the Future of Health
Yuja Wang & Turangalîla-symphonie | Music for the SensesMassachusetts, $$
Thu, April 11, 2024  -  Sun, April 14, 2024   
The brilliant Yuja Wang takes on the work’s hefty piano part and Cécile Lartigau performs on the ondes Martenot, an early electronic instrument. Turangalîla was commissioned by Serge Koussevitzky.
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR.Norwell, $$
Fri, April 12, 2024  -  Sun, April 14, 2024   
From the brilliant songwriting team behind Frozen comes a new musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie. A vibrant underwater world to life in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
Tracy GrammerCambridge
Fri, April 12, 2024  -  Fri, April 12, 2024   
Called “a musician and singer of dazzling versatility” (No Depression), Tracy Grammer is among contemporary folk music’s most beloved artists, Renowned for her pure voice, deft guitar and violin work, and incantatory storytelling.
TophouseBack Bay, $
Fri, April 12, 2024  -  Fri, April 12, 2024   
Fast-paced, high-energy foot stompers. Ballads that'll make you cry. It's kind of like a rock band married old-fashioned bluegrass and had a little baby. And named it TopHouse.
Music for Everyone: Improvisation for Young and OldBrewster
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sat, April 13, 2024   
A workshop from 10am-12pm with Christopher Azzara will provide fun opportunities for hands–on and in–the–moment improv – spontaneous expressions of musical ideas—for all ages. After the workshop, join us for a lecture at 3:30pm.
ABRAXASMassachusetts, $$
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sat, April 13, 2024   
The percussion section is rivaled by none and the addition of vocalists Aaron Chase and /or Juan Febles is as entertaining and dynamic as it gets!
Tom's Elton TributeBoston, $$
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sat, April 13, 2024   
The world's number one Elton John tribute band is coming to the Emerson Colonial Theatre to play All The Hits by Elton John! April 13 - one night only!
Family Concert: Music and MagicBoston, $
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sat, April 13, 2024   
Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO). Marta Żurad, conductor Matt Roberts, magician 
Boston Children’s Chorus: I Should be GLADBoston, $$
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sat, April 13, 2024   
Join members of the Premier Choir of the Boston Children's Chorus as they reflect on how the queer community has emboldened us to “live our truth.”
Aaron Nigel Smith at The CabotBeverly, $
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sat, April 13, 2024   
Aaron Nigel Smith is a Grammy® Nominated reggae singer, songwriter, musician, and Billboard #1 recording artist. Aaron is founder and Artistic Director of the non-profit 1 World Chorus, promoting peace and empowering youth.
No StaticMassachusetts, $$
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sat, April 13, 2024   
10 Strong, Performing the music of the incomparable Steely Dan Based in Boston and Ten Musicians Strong, performing the music of the incomparable Steely Dan. https://cli.re/51060-no-static
Beethoven and Beatles, Part 2Newton, $
Sun, April 14, 2024  -  Sun, April 14, 2024   
On April 14, Beethoven and Beatles, Part 2 features Beethoven’s Twelve Variations in G Major on a Theme from Handel’s Oratorio ’Judas Maccabäus’ and Sonata no. 3 in A Major
Nate SabatCambridge, $
Wed, April 17, 2024  -  Wed, April 17, 2024   
The upright bass and the human voice. Two essential musical instruments, one with roots in 15th century Europe, the other as old as humanity itself.
Louisa StancioffCambridge, $
Thu, April 18, 2024  -  Thu, April 18, 2024   
Born and raised in rural Maine, Louisa has emerged as a gifted writer with a cinematic eye for richly detailed, emotionally-charged character studies that grapple with the complexities of loneliness and desire.
Open Rehearsal: Hilary Hahn & Brahms Violin ConcertoMassachusetts, $$
Thu, April 18, 2024  -  Thu, April 18, 2024   
Opening the program is Wolfgang Mozart’s charming Symphony No. 33, followed by Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s orchestrally imaginative Archora, inspired by the “primordial energy” of her homeland, Iceland.
Hilary Hahn & Brahms Violin ConcertoBoston, $
Thu, April 18, 2024  -  Sat, April 20, 2024   
Thursday evening's performance by Hilary Hahn is supported by the Roberta M. Strang Memorial Fund.Andris Nelsons, conductor Hilary Hahn, violin MOZART Symphony No. 33 Anna THORVALDSDOTTIR Archora Intermission
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor SwiftStoneham, $
Fri, April 19, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Greater Boston Stage Company under the gentle glow of candlelight. Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live
Marielle KraftBack Bay, $
Fri, April 19, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
When you hear Marielle Kraft’s music or experience her candid live shows, you feel as though you already know her. The indie pop singer-songwriter, now based in Nashville, displays craftsmanship beyond her years.
Brahm's RequiemBoston
Fri, April 19, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
Join the Handel and Haydn Orchestra and Chorus in the unique music of Johannes Brahms April 19 and 21. The performance will feature two of Brahms most notable works: Begräbnisgesang and Ein deutsches Requiem.
Nicholas Edward Williams & Stash WyslouchCambridge
Fri, April 19, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
Host of the popular roots music history podcast American Songcatcher, Nicholas Edward Williams is a multi-instrumentalist and storyteller who is dedicated to “playing it forward” by preserving the songs & styles that shaped our country.
Handel and Haydn Society—Brahms RequiemMassachusetts, $$
Fri, April 19, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
Savor the richness of Brahms in this profound performance that captures the full shimmering spectrum of human emotion. Happens on the following Dates: Apr 19, 2024, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT Apr 21, 2024, 3:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: EDT
Miranda RussellMassachusetts, $$
Fri, April 19, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
Along with Her Extraordinary Six Piece Band North Shore audiences pack the house for Miranda Russell and her extraordinary 6 piece band. A powerful and moving vocalist
Little Groove Music ClassBoston, Free
Sat, April 20, 2024  -  Sat, April 20, 2024   
Little Groove classes are tailor-made to help little ones learn and interact with music through sound, sight, and touch in an immersive and engaging live music setting.
The Red RoomBack Bay, $
Sat, April 20, 2024  -  Sat, April 20, 2024   
After a three-year hiatus, Slow Hollows returns reinvented, sharing new single & video “Old Yeller.” The genre-defying Los Angeles band founded by songwriter Austin Feinstein is now his solo project.
Rachael Davis, R.O. Shapiro, & Zak BunceCambridge, $
Sat, April 20, 2024  -  Sat, April 20, 2024   
Rachael Davis is renown for her voice as well as disparate worlds of folk, blues, country, and pop. R.O Shapiro is a lifelong performer. Zak Bunce has been playing music his whole life.
A Far Cry Presents: Animal BanterJamaica Plain, $$
Sat, April 20, 2024  -  Sat, April 20, 2024   
Chamber concert meets dance party at this playful afternoon performance featuring contemporary works curated with your inner animal in mind. Unleash your beast with Grammy-Nominated chamber orchestra A Far Cry
Mouths Of BabesCambridge, $
Sun, April 21, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
With more than a dozen albums and over a thousand shows between them, Ty Greenstein and Ingrid Elizabeth are no strangers to the contemporary folk-Americana music scene.
The FILMharmonic Orchestra present Vivaldi's Four Seasons with Isabella d'ÉloizeBoston, $
Sun, April 21, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
After sold-out performances across Canada in 2021 and 2022, Québécoise violinist Isabella d'Éloize Perron returns for a North American tour spanning twelve cities. After sold-out performances across Canada in 2021 and 2022
RootsBack Bay, $$
Sun, April 21, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
Roots explores the origins of inspiration, the anchors from where creativity is born. Castle of our Skins teams up with critically-acclaimed pianist Kyle P. Walker to explore this concept highlighting music from the African diaspora.
Free Cape Cod Rockstar Connect Networking Event (April, MA)Barnstable, $
Tue, April 23, 2024  -  Tue, April 23, 2024   
Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection and opportunity at the Cape Cod Rockstar Connect Networking Event on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Nonno Pizza Cucina & Bar.
Almira AraCambridge, $
Tue, April 23, 2024  -  Tue, April 23, 2024   
Almira Ara is a 21 year-old songwriter, singer, and producer that focuses on melding Rock and R&B together to create a genre that is truest to their creations.
Celebrity Series of Boston Presents Bamberg SymphonyBoston, $$
Tue, April 23, 2024  -  Tue, April 23, 2024   
Jakub Hrůša, a “serious, thoughtful conductor” (ArtsDesk) whose star is on the rise around the world, leads the distinctive Bamberg Symphony in this all-German, all-Romantic program. Jakub Hrůša, a “serious, thoughtful conductor” (ArtsDesk)
Sarah Borges DuoCambridge, $
Wed, April 24, 2024  -  Wed, April 24, 2024   
One way or another, Sarah Borges connects with casual mastery. Whether it is with the comrades she has collaborated with over nearly 20 sparkling years of music making, or the vivid portraits of peoples lives.
Black Box Jazz | The Daniel Ian Smith SextetWatertown, $$
Wed, April 24, 2024  -  Wed, April 24, 2024   
The music of Coldplay with the Daniel Ian Smith Sextet. Saxophonist Daniel Ian Smith and his ensemble bring new and unique jazz interpretations to the music of Coldplay. Featuring arrangements and adaptations by Matthew Nicholl
Nic Gareiss & Simon ChrismanCambridge, $
Thu, April 25, 2024  -  Thu, April 25, 2024   
Both innovators on their instruments, Nic and Simon bring their unique approaches together for traditional song, percussive dance, instrumental tunes, improvisation and new compositions, engaging interlocking rhythms and dynamic textures.
Prokofiev Symphony No. 4Boston, $
Thu, April 25, 2024  -  Sat, April 27, 2024   
The program begins with the American premiere of Prologue for Orchestra. Dedicated to Beethoven, the BSO co-commissioned this piece from one of the greatest living composers, Sofia Gubaidulina.
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The Town and The City Festival 2024Lowell, Free
Fri, April 26, 2024  -  Sat, April 27, 2024   
The Town and The City Festival is a 2-day music and arts festival that will take place in various event spaces, bars, cafes, and galleries throughout downtown Lowell, Massachusetts.
Garnet RogersCambridge, $
Fri, April 26, 2024  -  Fri, April 26, 2024   
Garnet Rogers works as a full-time working musician with his older brother Stan. Together they formed what has come to be accepted as one of the most influential acts in North American folk music.
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra- Mozart/BrucknerBoston, $
Fri, April 26, 2024  -  Fri, April 26, 2024   
Guide to the music with Benjamin Zander at 6:45pmMozart C Minor Piano Concerto (Alessandro Deljavan) Bruckner Symphony No. 9 (Bruckner anniversary year) Boston Philharmonic Orchestra Benjamin Zander, Conductor
Candlelight: Coldplay X Imagine DragonsBoston, $
Sat, April 27, 2024  -  Sat, April 27, 2024   
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay X Imagine Dragons at Old South Church in Boston under the gentle glow of candlelight. Candlelight concerts bring the magic
Tribute to Elvis: Celebrating The LegendMassachusetts, $$
Sat, April 27, 2024  -  Sat, April 27, 2024   
Join us for an exhilarating celebration honoring the timeless legacy of Elvis Presley, featuring the incredible Robert Black—an Award-Winning Tribute Artist renowned for his captivating performances across the nation.
Natalie & Brittany HaasCambridge, $
Sat, April 27, 2024  -  Sat, April 27, 2024   
Natalie is one of the most sought after cellists playing traditional music today. Brittany Haas is widely regarded as one of the most influential fiddlers of her generation.
Palaver Strings & Attacca QuartetMassachusetts, $$
Sat, April 27, 2024  -  Sat, April 27, 2024   
The Palaver Strings & Attacca Quartet return to Rockport for a stirring performance Two phenomenally talented chamber ensembles, who have both enchanted Rockport audiences in past years, join forces for stirring collaborative program entitled Between Us
GenticorumCambridge, $
Sun, April 28, 2024  -  Sun, April 28, 2024   
With multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, as well as Juno and ADISQ nominations, GENTICORUM have earned a reputation as a leading voice in the evolution of Québécois traditional music.
The Heart CollectorsCambridge, $
Mon, April 29, 2024  -  Mon, April 29, 2024   
From acoustic harmony lead ballads to Bowie-esque sonic soundscapes, Australian four piece ‘Epic Folk’ group The Heart Collectors capture the essence of inspiration, honesty of love, and the nature of the cosmos in their music.
Miriam Elhajli & Paco CathcartCambridge, $
Tue, April 30, 2024  -  Tue, April 30, 2024   
Miriam Elhajli is a folk singer, composer-improviser, and musicologist whose work is influenced by the rich musical traditions of her heritage. The Cradle is the musical project of Paco Cathcart.
Brandenburg ConcertosCambridge
Thu, May 2, 2024  -  Sat, May 4, 2024   
Please note: Thursday and Friday performances will be at Sanders Theatre located in Harvard’s Memorial Hall. Saturday’s performance will be held at NEC’s Jordan Hall (30 Gainsborough St, Boston, MA 02115).
Hermes CroattoCambridge
Thu, May 2, 2024  -  Thu, May 2, 2024   
A night full of Puerto Rican culture and folklore, Croatto encounters us through our music. Croatto will present a refreshing proposal of folk music with electronic that arises with his love for Puerto Rico.
Berlioz Roméo et JulietteBoston, $
Thu, May 2, 2024  -  Sat, May 4, 2024   
Friday afternoon's performance by J’Nai Bridges is supported by a gift in loving memory of Alan J. Dworsky. Andris Nelsons, conductor J’Nai Bridges, mezzo-soprano Lawrence Brownlee, tenor John Relyea, bass-baritone
Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra - Schumann/MahlerBoston, $
Fri, May 3, 2024  -  Fri, May 3, 2024   
Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra - Schumann/Mahler - live performance at Symphony Hall, Boston Schumann Cello Concerto (Zlatomir Fung) Mahler Symphony No. 5 Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Benjamin Zander, Conductor
Fife and Drum Music PerformancesLexington
Sat, May 4, 2024  -  Sat, May 4, 2024   
Free two-day event of music, history and entertainment by fife and drum corps representing various historical eras--particularly the Revolution--hosted by the William Diamond Junior Fife and Drum Corps
Feelings and ExpressionNewton, $$
Sat, May 4, 2024  -  Sun, May 5, 2024   
Feelings and Expression, on May 4th and 5th, will feature Rachmaninoff’s Symphony no. 2 in E Minor; Bernhard Metzger’s “Ramblings.Tickets and information can be found at newphil.org
Feelings and ExpressionNewton, $$
Sat, May 4, 2024  -  Sun, May 5, 2024   
Feelings and Expression, on May 4th and 5th, will feature Rachmaninoff’s Symphony no. 2 in E Minor; Bernhard Metzger’s “Ramblings.Tickets and information can be found at newphil.org
The Red RoomBack Bay, $
Sat, May 4, 2024  -  Sat, May 4, 2024   
It all started the day Anthony Babino walked into his younger brother’s room and simply said: “Here is a bass and here is a setlist—we have a gig Friday.”
Harry Connick Jr. at Symphony HallMassachusetts, $$
Fri, May 10, 2024  -  Sat, May 11, 2024   
Harry returns to the stage at Symphony Hall to perform with the Pops for the first time in 23 years in a superlative Opening Night at the Pops!
A Far Cry Presents: PerceptionBack Bay, $$
Fri, May 10, 2024  -  Fri, May 10, 2024   
Grammy-Nominated chamber orchestra A Far Cry closes out their ’23-’24 Season performing mind-altering works by Sofia Gubaidulina, Mozart, and Bartók New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall.
Longwood Symphony: Transfiguration (with Longwood Chorus)Boston, $$
Sat, May 11, 2024  -  Sat, May 11, 2024   
Longwood Chorus joins the LSO for music by Brahms and Beethoven. The program also includes orchestral works by Richard Strauss, Dai Wei and Nina Shekhar. Jotaro Nakano conducts.
Encanto in ConcertBoston, $$
Sat, May 11, 2024  -  Sat, May 18, 2024   
Keith Lockhart conducts Disney's Encanto with music by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Join the Madrigals on a magical journey as Mirabel fights to save her family's enchanting home.
Marc Martel & One Vision of QueenMassachusetts, $$
Wed, May 15, 2024  -  Thu, May 16, 2024   
The Pops will rock you when Marc Martel brings the iconic anthems of Queen to Symphony Hall. Settle in and have your hair blown back by this exhilarating singer who provided the voice of Freddie Mercury from the Oscar-winning film Bohemian Rhapsody.
Changes In LatitudesMassachusetts, $$
Sat, May 18, 2024  -  Sat, May 18, 2024   
America's Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show America's Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show America's Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show America's Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show America's Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show America's Premier Jimmy Buffett Tribute
Crossroads presents: Haley SmallsBoston, $
Sat, May 18, 2024  -  Sat, May 18, 2024   
Haley Smalls is an artist, songwriter, and sound engineer from Toronto, Canada with a deceptively sweet classically trained voice, distinctive mainstream sound, and noticeable R&B/Hip Hop influence.
The Flower Catalog: An Evening of Solo PianoBoylston, $$
Sat, May 18, 2024  -  Sun, May 19, 2024   
Join Pianist Julia Scott Carey and Composer Stephanie Ann Boyd for a special solo piano performance of the Flower Catalog, a collection of 13 botanically inspired preludes.
Red Room Cafe 939Boston, $
Mon, May 20, 2024  -  Mon, May 20, 2024   
Riding the wave of their recent triumphs, Pacific Avenue has emerged as a shining example of rock's resurgence in Australia's contemporary music scene. Their debut album
Roots of Jazz with Branford MarsalisBoston, $
Wed, May 22, 2024  -  Thu, May 23, 2024   
In this fourth installment in our Roots of Jazz series, join saxophonist Branford Marsalis and the Pops for a blend of classical and jazz that explores the idioms .
Jurassic Park in ConcertBoston, $
Fri, May 24, 2024  -  Sat, May 25, 2024   
Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, the action-packed adventure of Jurassic Park Featuring visually stunning imagery groundbreaking special effects Keith Lockhart, conductor the action-packed
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Boston Calling Music Festival 2024Allston, $$$
Fri, May 24, 2024  -  Sun, May 26, 2024   
Boston Calling Music Festival is a three-day, four-stage festival featuring some of the biggest and best acts in live music! The musical celebration takes place at the Harvard Sports Complex, with easy access to...
Ben Rudnick and Friends Concerts 2024Watertown, Free
Sat, May 25, 2024  -  Thu, August 22, 2024   
With countless kudos to their credit, including SEVEN Parents’ Choice Awards, the band considers its main focus to be providing a common ground where all family members can enjoy a shared musical experience.
The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to V-E DayBoston, $
Wed, May 29, 2024  -  Thu, May 30, 2024   
Through music, archival photos, video, and a collection of rare American flags that were carried into battle, “The Eyes of the World” Keith Lockhart, conductor
Back in BlackMassachusetts, $$
Fri, May 31, 2024  -  Fri, May 31, 2024   
The True AC/DC Experience Prepare to be thunderstruck by the 'True AC/DC Experience' brought to life by BACK IN BLACK! Since 1990, they've been tearing up stages across the United States
Pride Night with Thorgy ThorBoston, $$
Sat, June 1, 2024  -  Sat, June 1, 2024   
Thorgy Thor joins Boston Pops and conductor Keith Lockhart for a Pride Month kickoff, blending comedy, fashion, and music in her signature style as the 'reigning queen of classical music.
An Evening with Sutton Foster and Fidelity Young ArtistsMassachusetts, $$
Tue, June 4, 2024  -  Tue, June 4, 2024   
Two-time Tony Award-winner and Broadway sensation Sutton Foster graces Symphony Hall for an evening that explores the Great American Songbook and beyond. This Event Runs From Jun 4, 2024, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
An Evening With Andy SummersRockport, $
Tue, June 4, 2024  -  Tue, June 4, 2024   
A fantastically entertaining evening of the guitar, camera and written word. On his US and Canada tour, guitar legend Andy Summers makes a stop in Rockport with his multi-media show
An Evening with Sutton FosterBoston, $
Wed, June 5, 2024  -  Wed, June 5, 2024   
Two-time Tony Award-winner and Broadway sensation Sutton Foster graces Symphony Hall for an evening that explores the Great American Songbook and beyond.Keith Lockhart, conductor Sutton Foster, soloist
Broadway Today!: Broadway’s Modern MastersBoston, $
Thu, June 6, 2024  -  Fri, June 7, 2024   
21st-century Broadway reflects the complexities of our changing world through a dizzying array of musical genres, including jazz, folk, rock, and good old-fashioned songwriting.Keith Lockhart, conductor Victoria Clark
Rave OnNorwell, $$
Fri, June 7, 2024  -  Fri, June 7, 2024   
Inspired by some of the most influential music of the 50’s & 60’s, Rave On will take you back in time when Rock & Roll was emerging.
Gospel NightMassachusetts, $$
Sat, June 8, 2024  -  Sat, June 8, 2024   
Close out the season with an evening of soul-stirring celebration and infectious rhythms as Charles Floyd leads the Pops with Dennis Slaughter and the Boston Pops Gospel Choir
Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director Adrian Slywotsky makes his ProNewton, $$
Sun, June 9, 2024  -  Sun, June 9, 2024   
Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director Adrian Slywotsky makes his Pro Arte debut, conducting Strings of Light on June 9th. This concert includes performances of Vivaldi’s Sinfonia for Strings No.2 in D Major;
Divas with a TwistNorwell, $$
Tue, June 11, 2024  -  Tue, June 11, 2024   
This band features 5 powerhouse female vocalists (who met at TCT!) backed by high energy, Grammy nominated musicians. With a unique blend of vocals combined with new arrangements.
Portraits of SpiritualsRoxbury, Free
Sat, June 15, 2024  -  Sat, June 15, 2024   
'Portraits' is a 60-minute performance that explores the world of Negro spirituals as arranged for marimba giving audiences the opportunity to engage in traditional songs, melodies, and the culture and communities from which they come.
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Tanglewood BSO Concerts 2024Lenox, $$
Thu, June 20, 2024  -  Fri, August 30, 2024   
Boston Symphony Orchestra recently announced its 86th Tanglewood Summer Season offering a full season of concerts and events, including the Popular Artist Series.
AdrenalizeMassachusetts, $$
Sat, June 22, 2024  -  Sat, June 22, 2024   
The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience
Levitate Music and Arts Festival 2024Marshfield
Fri, July 5, 2024  -  Sun, July 7, 2024   
Levitate Music and Arts Festival is pleased to announce the 2024 dates for their signature summertime celebration on July 5th, 6th and 7th, returning to the Marshfield Fairgrounds in Marshfield, MA.
Boston JerkFest Caribbean Foodie FestivalBoston, $$
Sat, July 13, 2024  -  Sat, July 13, 2024   
The festival heats up with top Caribbean restaurants serving jerk-inspired dishes for sale. Explore Caribbean, local spicy cuisine, desserts, and drinks. Join the Seafood Throwdown and Jerk Cook-off, tasting and judging alongside a Boston panel.
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Ben Rudnick & Friends Outdoor Summer ConcertLexington, Free
Fri, July 19, 2024   
This show is not to be missed! Americana at it's best. Come early, stay late for the biggest of the summer for Ben & Friends. It's a way cool way to have fun on a hot summer evening.
Newport Folk FestivalRhode Island, $$$
Fri, July 26, 2024  -  Sun, July 28, 2024   
Recognized worldwide, the Newport Folk Festival is a 2-day music event celebrating the rich musical talents of folk singers all over the globe.
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Kidz Bop LIVE! 2024Boston, $$
Sat, July 27, 2024   
Kidz Bop is an interactive experience for the whole family, where the KIDZ BOP Kids will be performing some of today’s biggest hits “sung by kids for kids,” with engaging new set design, exciting choreography, and more.
Jamaica Independence Gala MassachusettsBoston, $
Sat, August 3, 2024  -  Sat, August 3, 2024   
A celebration of 62 years of Jamaica Independence Join us at the Jamaica Independence Dinner Gala in Massachusetts Let's come out and commemorate 62 years of Jamaica Independence
Ben Rudnick & Friends Concert - Natick Town CommonNatick, $$
Tue, August 6, 2024   
Enjoy a great blend of folk, rock & bluegrass music that's surefire fun for the entire family. There’s always something magic in the air when Ben & Friends play on the Natick Green.
Ben Rudnick and Friends at the Robbins LibraryArlington, Free
Thu, August 15, 2024  -  Thu, August 15, 2024   
Bending musical styles from country to bluegrass, rock to second-line New Orleans, their original songs and fun takes on familiar tunes make you sing, make you dance and make you happy. Join the fun!
Caribbean Rum & Food FestivalBoston, $
Sat, September 14, 2024  -  Sat, September 14, 2024   
The Arts is in the Mix at the Caribbean Rum & Food Festival Enjoy some of the world’s most renowned Caribbean Rum, cocktails, and food at the annual “Caribbean RUM & FOOD Festival”
“Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” Musical Performances at Showcase CinemasDedham, Free
Tue, October 1, 2024  -  Tue, October 1, 2024   
Showcase Cinemas is celebrating the opening weekend of Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie with FREE and interactive live music from Stacey Peasley in select Showcase Cinemas lobbies.
Candlelight: Holiday Special featuring “The Nutcracker” and MoreBoston, $$
Sat, December 7, 2024  -  Sat, December 7, 2024   
Get your tickets now to discover Holiday music featuring “The Nutcracker” and More at Temple Ohabei Shalom under the gentle glow of candlelight.
CAM JAMMedfield, Free
Sat, April 30, 2033  -  Sat, April 30, 2022   
Five bands perform back to back in a free family friendly concert outside on an expansive lawn, with food truck and beer mobile at the site of MetroWest's newest arts destination.
Welcome the Stranger PerformanceCambridge, $$
Mon, April 8, 2047  -  Sat, April 8, 2017   
Welcome the Stranger combines the talents of sacred and secular artists from both Muslim and Sikh traditions in a musical response to hate crimes. Kiran Ahluwalia, Souad Massi, Abdul Gheit Dance, Bhal Kabul Singh
Free Demo Music Together Class in NatickNatick, Free
Sat, September 11, 2077  -  Mon, September 11, 2017   
Join us for Free Demo Music Together Class in Natick to see why families love our internationally acclaimed Music & Movement program for children from birth to age five and their parents or caregivers!
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