Events in Boston

Billy Eichner: Billy on Billy, an Audio Memoir

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

The Wilbur Theatre

Comedy

Billy Eichner performs stand-up at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston, weaving material from his 'Billy on Billy' audio memoir into a live, energetic show.

Zain Zohaib: Qawwali Night

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Berklee Performance Center

Music

Experience the magic of live qawwali with Zain Zohaib at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston. This night showcases powerful vocal traditions and Sufi poetry, delivered by Surtaal Entertainment in an immersive world-music concert.

In Conversation with Clint Black

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

City Winery Boston — Main Stage

Music

An intimate evening on the Main Stage at City Winery Boston as Clint Black sits down for an in-depth conversation about his life, career, and hit songs, followed by select performances. This storytelling event blends Q&A, reflections, and the warm, wine-bar atmosphere City Winery is known for.

Marina Satti: POP TOUR

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Brighton Music Hall presented by Citizens

Music

Marina Satti's POP TOUR lands at Brighton Music Hall in Boston. Expect a vibrant set of contemporary pop infused with traditional Greek influences, delivered with powerhouse vocals in an intimate indoor club atmosphere at the Citizens-presented venue.

The Black Queen, Ghost Cop, Trace Amount

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 2:30 PM

Sonia (The Middle East)

Music

Dark-wave electronic night at Sonia in Cambridge featuring The Black Queen with Ghost Cop and Trace Amount. 18+ with valid ID, doors 7:30pm; part of The Black Queen's Fever Daydream anniversary tour. A moody, high-energy bill in an intimate venue.

Virtual Creative Foundations: Cyanotypes

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Peabody Essex Museum

Art

Explore the cyanotype printing process in this online workshop hosted by the Peabody Essex Museum. In Virtual Creative Foundations: Cyanotypes, participants learn the history, create blue-toned prints, and practice at home with guided demonstrations.

Kerosene Heights with Dear Maryanne, Ogbert The Nerd, Blame It on Whitman

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 2:30 PM

The Middle East Upstairs

Music

Kerosene Heights headlines a night of high-energy alternative rock at Boston's iconic Middle East Upstairs, with Dear Maryanne, Ogbert The Nerd, and Blame It on Whitman delivering gripping guitars and catchy riffs.

Charlie Puth: Whatever's Clever! World Tour

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Music

Charlie Puth brings his Whatever's Clever! World Tour to the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston for an energetic pop-rock night. Expect piano-driven ballads, catchy hooks, and a glossy, high-energy performance in the iconic Fenway venue.

Third Thursdays Poetry: May

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Brookline Booksmith

Literature

An intimate May edition of the Third Thursdays Poetry series at Brookline Booksmith in Brookline, MA. Local poets read new work in a welcoming bookstore setting, offering a chance to hear contemporary verse and mingle with fellow poetry lovers.

Rigometrics – Rigossance Tour

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

The Rockwell

Music

Rigometrics brings the Rigossance Tour to The Rockwell in Somerville for a high-energy live show. Expect punchy riffs and synth-driven rock in an intimate indoor venue known for its vibrant atmosphere.

Catherine Tudish in Conversation: A Thousand Souls

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Porter Square Books

Literature

Porter Square Books hosts Catherine Tudish for the release of A Thousand Souls: A Novel in Stories, in conversation with Fin Leary. The author-talk features insight into Tudish’s linked stories, a moderated dialogue, and a Q&A at the Cambridge-area bookstore on May 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

Leslie Odom, Jr.

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

Symphony Hall

Music

Renowned Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr. performs at Symphony Hall in Boston, delivering a night of soaring vocal performances—from Broadway favorites to pop and soulful standards. A polished, intimate concert in a historic hall.

Kill Tiny

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 5:30 PM

The Comedy Studio

Comedy

Join an 18+ stand-up night at The Comedy Studio in Boston for Kill Tiny. Expect sharp humor from a lineup in an intimate club setting, with doors opening at 9:15pm.

Law School Commencement

Thu, 21 May 2026

Boston College

Conference

Boston College Law School hosts its commencement ceremony on campus in Chestnut Hill to celebrate graduates finishing their law degrees. A formal academic event featuring speeches by faculty and administrators, with families and peers in attendance as graduates receive their diplomas.

Colin Quinn

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

The Wilbur Theatre

Comedy

Colin Quinn headlines a live stand-up show at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston. Expect his sharp political humor and observational storytelling delivered in a classic, intimate venue during an evening performance.

An Evening With Lucinda Williams and Her Band

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

The Chevalier Theatre

Music

An evening of Americana and singer-songwriter classics as Lucinda Williams and her band headline the Chevalier Theatre. Expect a career-spanning set, intimate guitar work, and a warm, attentive audience in Medford.

Zakir Khan

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Wang Theatre

Comedy

Indian stand-up star Zakir Khan headlines the Wang Theatre in Boston, delivering sharp storytelling and observational humor. Expect candid anecdotes, savvy cultural insights, and big laughs in a classic theatre setting.

The Black Angels 20th Anniversary of Passover

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Royale Boston

Music

The Black Angels perform a special 20th-anniversary show for their Passover album at Royale Nightclub in Boston. Expect high-energy psych-rock and a nightlife-filled evening with doors at 7:00 pm and the show at 8:00 pm.

Baby Time/Hora de Bebés

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 6:30 AM

Boston Public Library

Family

A bilingual Baby Time session at the Boston Public Library for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers, featuring songs, rhymes, and playful activities to spark early literacy and social bonding. Accessibility accommodations available upon request.

King Tuff, Mod Lang

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

The Middle East Upstairs

Music

Two-act garage-rock bill featuring King Tuff and Mod Lang at Boston's Middle East Upstairs. Expect punchy riffs, loud guitars, and a high-energy, intimate venue vibe that delivers raw indie-rock power.

Challenge Mania Live Boston

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

City Winery Boston — Main Stage

Theater

MTV's The Challenge stars bring a one-of-a-kind interactive live variety show to City Winery Boston. Hosted by Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager, the evening blends reality TV excitement with audience participation for a memorable, entertaining night.

Roberto Carlos

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Wang Theatre

Music

Brazilian pop icon Roberto Carlos headlines a romantic evening of classic ballads at the Wang Theatre in Boston. Expect signature hits and Latin-pop classics performed in an intimate venue, delivering a nostalgic, one-night concert of timeless songs.

Pink Martini

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

Symphony Hall

Music

Experience Pink Martini's charismatic blend of jazz, world music, and lounge pop in a live concert at Boston's Symphony Hall. The orchestra-sized ensemble delivers lush arrangements, multilingual vocals, and a stylish, retro-inflected show.

Carlo Vieux

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Citizens House of Blues Boston

Music

Latin music artist Carlo Vieux brings vibrant rhythms to the Citizens House of Blues Boston on May 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Expect a lively night of infectious latin grooves in an intimate concert setting, with punchy percussion and soulful vocals lighting up the venue.

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