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Comedy at Summer Shack ($15 + Free Parking!), $
Wed, November 12, 2025  -  Sun, December 20, 2026   
Experience the country's funniest stand-up comedians, at an award-winning seafood restaurant in Cambridge, MA! Named a “Critic’s Pick” in The Boston Globe, our shows regularly feature performers who've appeared on Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO & more.
Annie: The Broadway Musical, $$
Thu, May 28, 2026  -  Sun, June 28, 2026   
Leapin’ lizards! Everyone’s favorite family musical comes to GBSC for the first time ever! Annie is the heartwarming, Tony Award-winning classic that follows the adventures of a spirited young orphan determined to find her parents.
Les Misérables, $$$
Tue, June 9, 2026  -  Sun, June 28, 2026   
STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL. Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm!
Lowell Summer Music Series 2026
Thu, June 11, 2026  -  Sat, September 12, 2026   
Lowell Summer Music Series is proud to present the very best in blues, folk, roots and rock music in the most beautiful and intimate outdoor amphitheater in New England at the very best prices possible.
The Fin | Indie/Psychedelic Pop group, $$
Fri, June 12, 2026  -  Fri, June 12, 2026   
Live Music performance of the Indie/Psychedelic Pop group The Fin. Live at The Red Room at Cafe 939 at Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Bluey's Big Play: The Stage Show, $
Sat, June 13, 2026  -  Sun, June 14, 2026   
Get ready for giggles, games and a whole lot of Heeler fun! Bluey’s Big Play – The Stage Show brings Australia’s favourite family to life in a playful 45‑minute performance packed with music, imagination and big heart.
Amplify: The Creative Residency for Black Puppeteers Showcase, $$
Sat, June 13, 2026  -  Sat, June 13, 2026   
Discover innovative works at a one-night-only finale to the 6th edition of the Creative Residency for Black Puppeteers (CRBP) — at Boston University’s lovely Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre.
Tricks are for Kids! ft. Magician, Peter O'Malley, Free
Sat, June 13, 2026  -  Sat, June 13, 2026   
Join us for an hour of magic with professional magician, Peter O'Malley! Prepare for a spellbinding experience as Peter O'Malley, renowned magician, brings his captivating magic show!
Belle Blue / frameless., $$
Wed, June 17, 2026  -  Wed, June 17, 2026   
Live performance of singer-songwriter Belle Blue, with special guest opener, Alternative 5-piece, 'frameless.'. Live at the Red Room at Cafe 939 in Back Bay, Boston.
Neoni: How to Kill a Fairytale Tour, $$
Thu, June 18, 2026  -  Thu, June 18, 2026   
Live performance of Nashville Based Pop Rock Sister duo, Neoni, Live at The Red Room at Cafe 939 at Berklee College of Music in Back Bay, Boston.
Little Birdie Theatre Company: 'Lifetime Warranty', $
Sat, June 20, 2026  -  Sat, June 27, 2026   
Lifetime Warranty is a dark comedy centered around a father and his two children as they grapple with the sudden death of their mother/wife, and what to do with their very very old blender.
Humor & Harmony, $$
Sat, June 20, 2026  -  Sat, June 20, 2026   
An Evening of Music, Film, and Comedy with the Canellakis–Brown Duo Part concert, part film, part comedy – Humor & Harmony reinvents the traditional recital, colliding brilliant music, original shorts, and sharp humor.
Direct from NYC: A Night of Big Apple Comedy, $
Sat, June 20, 2026  -  Sat, June 20, 2026   
Three comics. One stage. Nonstop laughs. Get ready — New York City comedy is coming to the Larcom Theatre for one night only! Three hilarious comics from Brooklyn and Queens are bringing the sharp
The Gathering, $$
Sat, June 20, 2026  -  Sun, June 21, 2026   
The Gathering is an evening length performance experience that blends live DJ sets, poetry, and Street & Club dance into a vibrant, communal experience rooted in culture and connection.
Adventure Improv at Arts at the Armory, $
Sat, June 27, 2026  -  Sat, June 27, 2026   
Come with us inside a whimsical world tailor-made just for you! Every performance of Adventure Improv will be an entirely unique experience. Your comedy quest awaits!
deCordova Performance Series: Arias Aloft, $$
Sun, June 28, 2026  -  Sun, June 28, 2026   
Join us for a magical evening of opera, musical theater, cabaret, and circus in the deCordova Sculpture Park! Spread a blanket on the ground, or bring your own chair for a wonderful, family-friendly evening.
Boston ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concerts 202611 Locations, Free
Wed, July 8, 2026  -  Mon, August 3, 2026   
Throughout the summer, join in on the different concerts held all over Massachusetts with many different performers in Mattapan, Dorchester, Allston/Brighton and Roslindale!
Masterclass with Jens Lindemann, Free
Thu, July 9, 2026  -  Thu, July 9, 2026   
Get a special look into practice and performance as renowned trumpeter Jens Lindemann works with young musicians in both classical and jazz backgrounds. jazz backgrounds.
Summer Series @ Suffolk Downs - Locust, Free
Fri, July 10, 2026  -  Fri, July 10, 2026   
Join us for opening night at The Amp! We welcome back the local band Locust from Winthrop to bring a fun night of live music in Suffolk Downs’ new outdoor amphitheater.
Craig Finn & Patterson Hood, $$
Wed, July 15, 2026  -  Wed, July 15, 2026   
Catch Craig Finn & Patterson Hood this summer on The Devils in the Details tour. Craig and Patterson will be performing on stage together at the same time, sharing songs and stories.
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Wakefield, MA, $$
Sat, July 18, 2026  -  Sat, July 18, 2026   
Award-winning interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show in Wakefield North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue.
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Free Shakespeare on the Common 2026: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Free
Wed, July 22, 2026  -  Sun, August 9, 2026   
One of Greater Boston's most beloved traditions, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's “Free Shakespeare On The Common” continues it's seasonal tradition for the 30th year with William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer...
Neal Francis, $$
Thu, August 6, 2026  -  Thu, August 6, 2026   
Join us for the live performance of Neal Francis at Shalin Liu Performance Center Aug 6, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada) Neal Francis
The Clements Brothers, $$
Tue, August 25, 2026  -  Tue, August 25, 2026   
Join us for the live performance of The Clements Brothers at Shalin Liu Performance Center Join us for the live performance of The Clements Brothers at Shalin Liu Performance Center
Soda Blonde, $$
Mon, September 14, 2026  -  Mon, September 14, 2026   
Live performance of the Dublin based Alternative/Indie rock group Soda Blonde(fka. Little Green Cars), Live at the Red Room at Cafe 939 at Berklee College of Music
Emma Harner, $$
Mon, September 21, 2026  -  Mon, September 21, 2026   
Live performance of Nebraska based Singer songwriter Emma Warner live at The Red Room at Cafe 939 at Berklee College of Music in Back Bay, Boston
Paloma Morphy, $$
Thu, September 24, 2026  -  Thu, September 24, 2026   
Live music performance of the Mexican singer-songwriter and 2025 Latin Grammy Award winner Paloma Morphy, live at the Red Room at Cafe 939 in Back Bay, Boston
Crossroads Presents: William Beckmann, $$
Sat, September 26, 2026  -  Sat, September 26, 2026   
Live performance of country artist William Beckmann supporting his new album Whiskey Lies & Alibis , Live at the Red Room at Cafe 939 in Back Bay, Boston. Presented by Crossroads Presents.
Get to the Gig Presents: Baby Bugs with special guest Elliot Lee, $$
Sat, October 31, 2026  -  Sat, October 31, 2026   
Live performance of Music Artist Baby Bugs and special guest Elliot Lee. Presented by Get to the Gig Boston. Live at the Red Room at Cafe 939.
Francis of Delirium, $$
Sat, November 21, 2026  -  Sat, November 21, 2026   
Live performance of Luxembourg-Based Artist Francis of Delirium supporting their new single 'Requiem for a Dying Day' . Live at the Red Room at Cafe 939 in Back Bay, Boston
America's Largest Nutcracker Tour Returns - Nutcraker!, $$
Fri, December 11, 2026  -  Fri, December 11, 2026   
America’s Nutcracker returns to BOSTON, MA! NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet dazzles with world-class dancers, spectacular acrobatics, and stunning visuals. Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, this immersive holiday tradition delights audiences of all ages.
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Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour (ON HIATUS for 2026)16 Locations, $$
Mon, June 28, 2027  -  Tue, August 17, 2027   
Come see the award-winning, international traveling youth circus! In the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour, kids – ages 10 to 18 – are stars, on highwire and trapeze, as clowns, jugglers, acrobats and more.
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Kerplunk!, $$
Tue, March 5, 3016  -  Sat, May 28, 2016   
Space pirates, talking dogs, trees that hug you…this show has it all because it's the adventure you and your family create together! Each performance is based on your imagination so no two adventures are ever the...
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