Events in Boston

Lecture: Ken Burns, PBS Documentarian

2026-03-27T15:00:00

George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA

lecture

Ken Burns, celebrated PBS documentarian, speaks at Boston's George Sherman Union about crafting historical documentaries. Drawing on decades of work—from The Civil War to The Vietnam War—he shares storytelling approaches, archival research, and the role of public history in shaping how we remember the past.

Community Chamber Concert

2026-03-27T13:30:00

Fenway Center

music

Boston Symphony Orchestra presents a community chamber concert at Fenway Center. An intimate program of refined chamber works performed by accomplished musicians in a welcoming city venue, blending accessibility with high-caliber classical artistry.

An Evening With Mike Gordon (18+)

2026-03-27T19:00:00

Paradise Rock Club presented by Citizens

music

Mike Gordon, best known as Phish's bassist, headlines an intimate night at Paradise Rock Club in Boston. Expect driving rock riffs, deep cuts, and a lively 18+ crowd in a classic club setting.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents The Greatest Show on Earth

2026-03-27T19:00:00

Agganis Arena

theater

Ringling Bros. brings The Greatest Show on Earth to Agganis Arena in Boston for an unforgettable family night with gravity-defying acts, lavish costumes, and a high-energy spectacle that thrills audiences of all ages.

Hernan Cattaneo at Bijou

2026-03-27T19:00:00

Bijou

music

Hernan Cattaneo headlines a late-night electronic set at Bijou in Boston on Friday, March 27. The renowned DJ brings cutting-edge progressive house to the intimate club scene, delivering a soaring, melodic performance.

Snakehips at The Grand Boston

2026-03-27T19:00:00

The Grand (Boston)

music

Electronic duo Snakehips headlines The Grand Boston for an energetic, club-ready evening of sleek synths and infectious hooks. Expect a polished live set with bass-forward tracks in the intimate Boston venue.

Managing Anxiety

2026-03-27T13:30:00

881 Commonwealth Avenue

workshop

Campus group led by Student Health Services offering CBT-based techniques to manage anxiety. Participants learn coping skills, share experiences, and practice applying strategies to daily life in a supportive setting.

EU&US Defense and Security: Policy Priorities & Prospects for Cooperation

2026-03-27T15:00:00

Harvard Kennedy School, Malkin Penthouse

conference

A policy-focused panel at Harvard Kennedy School analyzes EU-US defense and security priorities and prospects for closer cooperation. Experts discuss emerging threats, alliance dynamics, and what a strengthened transatlantic partnership could mean for global security and defense planning.

SharkNinja Innovation Challenge Live Pitch Finale

2026-03-27T15:00:00

Boston, Massachusetts

tech

Boston hosts the live finale of the SharkNinja Innovation Challenge, a high-stakes startup pitch competition. Finalists pitch breakthrough consumer-tech concepts to a judging panel, with awards and visibility for the next phase, in a city-first tech event.

Designing your Future for PhDs

2026-03-27T13:00:00

Zoom (online)

workshop

An online workshop using design thinking to map multiple career paths for PhDs. Learn to reframe uncertainty as opportunity, explore roles beyond academia, and plot practical next steps toward futures aligned with your strengths and values. Ideal for graduate students navigating a shifting job market.

Cronos

2026-03-27T19:00:00

Brattle Theatre

film

Guillermo del Toro's Cronos screens at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge. This gothic, inventive feature centers on an ancient device that grants immortality, blending dark folklore with modern dread. A cult favorite for arthouse cinema lovers seeking atmospheric horror and sharp visuals.

MICHAEL WEISS TRIO

2026-03-27T19:00:00

Scullers Jazz Club

music

Michael Weiss Trio performs at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on March 27, 2026 at 7pm. The piano-led trio featuring Joey Ranieri on bass and Peter Van Nostrand on drums delivers a high-energy set rooted in Weiss’s decades with jazz greats, blending swing standards with fresh ideas.

Parks Fitness: Bota Fogo Dance Fitness Class with Julia

2026-03-27T18:00:00

Vine Street Community Center339 Dudley Street, Roxbury

wellness

Join a free Bota Fogo Dance Fitness class with Julia at Vine Street Community Center as part of Boston Parks and Recreation's Parks Fitness series. This instructor-led workout blends dance and cardio for a lively indoor session in Roxbury, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

Collage Night: Finding Life, Finding Place

2026-03-27T17:00:00

art

Join a hands-on collage workshop at the Earl Center exploring how places shape our sense of life. Guided by artist-in-residence Jeffrey Nowlin, create sensory-informed collages from generative prompts; dinner is included—RSVP encouraged.

Sirât (2025)

2026-03-27T13:30:00

Coolidge Corner Theatre

film

Sirât follows a father and son as they chase a missing daughter through the Moroccan desert after a sleepless rave. Neon-lit nights and pounding electronic music frame their urgent search toward one last gathering, testing hope, danger, and the lure of freedom. A hypnotic, adventurous cinema experience at Coolidge Corner Theatre.

CISE Seminar: Yuval Cassuto, Israel Institute of Technology

2026-03-27T15:00:00

665 Commonwealth Ave. CDS 1101

lecture

CISE Seminar: Yuval Cassuto from Israel Institute of Technology presents Toward Reliable Distributed AI. The talk examines maintaining AI reliability across noisy channels and faulty hardware, exploring ensemble approaches to keep performance for tasks like classification and regression in distributed systems.

PJ Thibodeau

2026-03-27T19:00:00

The Comedy Scene at Patriot Place

comedy

Comedian PJ Thibodeau headlines a night of stand-up at The Comedy Scene at Patriot Place in Boston. Expect sharp observational humor, quick crowd work, and a high-energy set from a seasoned, relatable performer in an intimate club setting.

An Evening with Julia Grove

2026-03-27T19:00:00

Room 101, KCB, 565 Commonwealth Ave

lecture

An Evening with Julia Grove brings LA-based picture editor Julia Grove to Boston for a focused evening in Room 101, KCB. Grove discusses her award-winning editing work on This Is Us, The Bachelor, Scandal, and more, offering insider insight into TV production and storytelling from an editor’s perspective.

Dem Sugar – VYBZ Kartel vs Bad Bunny

2026-03-27T22:00:00

Royale Nightclub Boston, MA

music

Caribbean music night at Royale Boston celebrating Reggae and Reggaeton icons VYBZ Kartel and Bad Bunny. Dance the night away to classics and current hits with DJs Storm, Supastar P, Sisko and Jayroc in an energetic, all-night club atmosphere.

Learn to Belay

2026-03-27T17:00:00

Boston University Fitness & Recreation Center 915 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215

workshop

Learn to belay at BU's Barreca Climbing Wall in FitRec. This instructional workshop covers belay safety, rope technique, and how to pass the gym belay test. Pre-registration is recommended; $20 members / $25 non-members.

Slomosa

2026-03-27T19:00:00

Brighton Music Hall presented by Citizens

music

Slomosa headlines a high-energy rock/pop show at Brighton Music Hall in Boston, presented by Citizens. An intimate club setting with punchy guitars, catchy hooks, and fervent crowd energy.

Graduate Students Support Group

2026-03-27T15:00:00

881 Commonwealth Avenue

community

Graduate Students Support Group provides a safe space for current graduate students to share experiences and concerns—from adjusting to graduate life and academic stress to relationships and identity development. Hosted by Student Health Services at 881 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, the group emphasizes peer support and practical coping strategies.

Zachariah Porter

2026-03-27T19:30:00

The Wilbur Theatre

music

Zachariah Porter headlines a live solo show at The Wilbur in Boston. Expect intimate singer-songwriter tunes, warm acoustic arrangements, and heartfelt storytelling in an inviting, acoustically rich venue.

Coffee & Conversation: SHS & IMPACT

2026-03-27T15:30:00

Howard Thurman Center

community

Join SHS and IMPACT for a casual, civil conversation at the Howard Thurman Center. Explore current headlines and issues, practice respectful dialogue, and learn from diverse viewpoints in a welcoming, student-led BU community setting.

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