Events in Boston

Dvořák Symphony No. 9 & Nixon in China - Fleming/Hampson

2026-03-26T19:30:00

Symphony Hall

music

Experience a dramatic program at Boston's Symphony Hall: Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 paired with Three Scenes from Nixon in China, performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra with Renée Fleming and Thomas Hampson. The evening blends Romantic symphonic grandeur with modern opera excerpts in a distinguished concert setting.

MercyMe: Wonder + Awe Tour

2026-03-26T19:00:00

Arena

music

MercyMe headlines the Wonder + Awe Tour at an arena in Boston, joined by Big Daddy Weave, Tim Timmons, and Sam Wesley. Expect high-energy contemporary Christian pop-rock anthems in a vibrant arena setting with sing-alongs and praise.

Emily Galvin Almanza in Conversation on The Price of Mercy

2026-03-26T19:00:00

Harvard Book Store

lecture

Author Emily Galvin Almanza discusses The Price of Mercy: Unfair Trials, a Violent System, and a Public Defender's Search for Justice in America, in conversation with Laurence Tribe at Harvard Book Store. A sharp, timely critique of justice system failures in a historic bookstore setting.

Dave Smith

2026-03-26T20:00:00

Laugh Boston

comedy

Dave Smith brings his stand-up talents to Laugh Boston for a live comedy night. Expect sharp observational humor from a top touring comedian delivered in the intimate club setting that makes Laugh Boston a staple of the city’s nightlife.

You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!

2026-03-26T19:30:00

Boston Public Library - Rabb Hall, Located on the Lower Level of the Library.

theater

An intimate stage drama by Company One Theatre at Boston Public Library's Rabb Hall, blending personal crisis with planetary stakes. Greg faces terminal cancer while climate catastrophe looms, buoyed by dream visitations and a provocative meditation on life, death, and responsibility.

Candela's Un Viaje Por El Mundo

2026-03-26T19:00:00

Loeb Drama Center, Mainstage theatre

theater

Harvard's Loeb Drama Center hosts Candela Latin Dance Troupe's Un Viaje Por El Mundo, a dynamic Latino showcase blending salsa, bachata, reggaeton, bomba, cumbia, tango and poetry. The program weaves dance, music and words, featuring a special collaboration with Los Mambise. A vibrant celebration of Latino culture.

JARV & RDGLDGRN

2026-03-26T19:00:00

Brighton Music Hall presented by Citizens

music

Two acts, JARV and RDGLDGRN, bring an energetic live show to Brighton Music Hall in Boston. Expect a cross-genre set blending indie rock with hooks from two acclaimed acts; an intimate club vibe and buzzing atmosphere.

Lincoln Durham

2026-03-26T20:00:00

Club Passim

music

Lincoln Durham delivers blues-infused folk at Club Passim, Boston’s intimate venue famed for acoustic nights. Expect soulful guitar, gritty vocals, and intimate storytelling in a warm, beer-friendly room.

ERNEST: LIVE FROM THE SOUTH TOUR

2026-03-26T19:00:00

Citizens House of Blues Boston

music

Two country-leaning artists, ERNEST and Chandler Walters, bring their Live From The South Tour to Citizens House of Blues Boston. Expect energetic sets, sing-alongs, and southern-country flavor inside the iconic venue.

Larger Landscape Conversation: Place-Based Philanthropy

2026-03-26T19:00:00

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

lecture

Join leading experts for a panel-style discussion on place-based philanthropy and how location-specific giving can strengthen cities and communities. Hosted by the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the conversation explores strategies, case studies, and the impact of place on social outcomes.

Poetry Reading: Buchinger, Schneider & Wenthe

2026-03-26T19:00:00

Grolier Poetry Book Shop

literature

Poetry reading at the historic Grolier Poetry Book Shop in Boston featuring poets Mary Buchinger, Steven Schneider, and William Wenthe, with Daniel Tobin. An intimate evening of contemporary verse in a beloved indie bookstore, highlighting lively literary conversation and new work.

Camille Monet

2026-03-26T19:00:00

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

lecture

At the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, this Robert J. Boardingham Memorial Lecture explores Camille Monet—her life, artistic contributions, and ties to Monet’s circle—delivered in a scholarly, accessible art-history talk.

Borderland between Earth and Heaven: Disability & Enslavement in Boston

2026-03-26T21:00:00

Massachusetts Historical Society

lecture

Online seminar by the Massachusetts Historical Society exploring the intertwined legacies of slavery and disability at Boston’s Home for Aged Colored Women. This paper-in-progress highlights Black womanhood in the 19th century and invites you to register for a free virtual workshop of ongoing research.

Boston University Wind Ensemble “Time & Place”

2026-03-26T19:30:00

Tsai Performance Center

music

Boston University Wind Ensemble presents a program themed around Time & Place, featuring works by Holst and Montgomery that juxtapose distinct urban soundscapes. Part of BU's Spring 2026 residency, this free indoor concert at Tsai Performance Center invites audiences to experience expressive wind-music imagery.

Gin Phillips in Conversation at Belmont Books

2026-03-26T19:00:00

Belmont Books

literature

Gin Phillips discusses her novel Ruby Falls in conversation with Julie Carrick Dalton at Belmont Books in Boston. A lively author-reading event that offers audience Q&A and insights into craft, characterization, and storytelling in a cozy bookstore setting.

Souvenirs: The Music of John Prine

2026-03-26T20:00:00

Sanctuary - Cultural Arts Center

music

Join a tribute night of John Prine's beloved songs at Sanctuary - Cultural Arts Center's Barside in Boston. This intimate concert brings Prine's clever storytelling and folk-rock flair to life, with talented performers delivering a soulful, engaging evening in an inviting indoor setting.

Torn And Frayed

2026-03-26T19:30:00

The Burren

music

Experience an intimate folk-night as Torn And Frayed take the stage at The Burren in Boston. This cozy, candlelit venue pairs heartfelt acoustic songs with tight harmonies and storytelling, delivering a memorable evening of contemporary folk. An ideal night for music lovers seeking warmth and nuance.

Becca Rea-Tucker

2026-03-26T18:30:00

All She Wrote Books

literature

Becca Rea-Tucker takes the stage in Boston for a candid conversation about The Abortion Companion with Amy Littlefield at All She Wrote Books. A sharp, intimate literary talk exploring contemporary abortion storytelling and the author’s craft.

Lamya H: Hijab Butch Blues Discussion

2026-03-26T19:00:00

JustBook-ish

literature

An intimate evening as author Lamya H presents a reading and discussion of Hijab Butch Blues at Just Book-ish in Boston. The event promises queer-identity storytelling, sharp insights, and lively conversation in a cozy bookstore setting.

Jack Bensinger

2026-03-26T19:00:00

The Rockwell

comedy

Live stand-up by Jack Bensinger at The Rockwell in Boston. Expect sharp observational humor and personal stories delivered in an intimate club setting. A must-see evening for comedy fans looking for fresh jokes from a rising performer.

VOTION RECORDS 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

2026-03-26T19:00:00

bsmnt

music

VOTION RECORDS marks its 1-year anniversary with a headlining live set by VO at the intimate bsmnt venue in Boston. Expect pulsing electronic beats, a raw basement club atmosphere, and a focused label showcase celebrating the label's first year with friends, fans, and new listeners.

Ilan Mochari and Barbara Siegel Carlson Reading

2026-03-26T19:00:00

Porter Square Books

literature

Two authors present new works at Porter Square Books in Cambridge: Ilan Mochari on Playthings and Barbara Siegel Carlson on Current. The evening features intimate readings, brief author talks, and insights into their craft, set in a cozy, book-lined bookstore that invites conversation.

The Nerd

2026-03-26T20:00:00

Student Theatre at Agganis Arena

theater

Stage Troupe presents The Nerd, a sharp 1979-set comedy about a birthday party that spirals when an unexpected guest arrives. Performed in the Student Theatre inside Agganis Arena in Boston, the play delivers witty farce, awkward humor, and classic stage chemistry.

Power of Narrative Conference

2026-03-27T00:00:00

George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA

conference

Power of Narrative Conference brings together leading writers, editors, and journalists for a day of talks and panels on narrative non-fiction. Featuring Ken Burns, Marcus Yam, Patrick Radden Keefe, and Angela Patton, the event explores storytelling across documentary, reporting, and essay writing at BU’s George Sherman Union.

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