Lecture: Ken Burns, PBS Documentarian
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.
An Evening With Mike Gordon (18+)
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
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
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
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.
EU&US Defense and Security: Policy Priorities & Prospects for Cooperation
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
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.
Cronos
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
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
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
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.
CISE Seminar: Yuval Cassuto, Israel Institute of Technology
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Nadja
The Brattle Theatre in Boston screens Nadja, a 1994 surreal vampire feature by Michael Almereyda. A moody, offbeat horror with dreamlike visuals and dry humor, beloved as a cult classic for cinephiles and fans of edgy, artsy cinema.
SASA Spring '26 Mixer
Join SASA's Spring '26 Mixer in the Photonics Building 906 Colloquium Room for an evening of casual networking with South Asian student groups and local community members. Connect with BU peers and neighboring campuses like Boston College and Simmons University to celebrate South Asian culture and collaboration.
The Fate of Poetry — TDM Thesis Production
The Fate of Poetry is a senior-thesis production by Theater, Dance & Media, written and directed by Claire R. Liu. Set in 1948 during McCarthyism, it follows a young artist torn between her dreams and fate, drawing on Greek myth. Two nights at Farkas Hall in Boston, March 27 and 28.
Too Horny for Hexameter: Translating Elegiac Couplets
Public lecture by Christopher Childers on translating elegiac couplets, examining how ancient poets shape meter, tone, and meaning and what modern translators must decide. Free and open to the public in CAS 306, Boston, March 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM.
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