Music and Meaning in the Works of David Bowie
Berklee students in Music and Meaning perform David Bowie selections at the Berklee Performance Center, exploring themes of mortality, fate vs free will, and the supernatural in a free evening concert.
Black Dandies and the Birth of American Minstrelsy
Hybrid seminar at the Massachusetts Historical Society exploring how Edward Williams Clay’s satirical prints helped forge the Black dandy and shape early American minstrelsy. The event is free with an in-person reception at 4:30 PM, and attendees may register to attend in person or online.
Human-Centered AI in Engineering, Health & Education
Boston College hosts a technology-forward lecture on human-centered AI across engineering, health, and education. Explore how AI supports ultrasound imaging and clinical decision making, and hear about ethical considerations and education design that align AI with real-world needs.
UMich Medical School Postdoc Preview 2026
An information session for prospective postdocs highlighting medical-school research tracks, postdoc opportunities, and career pathways. Hosted at Boston University as part of the UMich Medical School Postdoc Preview 2026, featuring program overviews and a Q&A with faculty.
David Broza
David Broza, the acclaimed Israeli singer-songwriter, performs live at City Winery Boston. Expect a distinctive blend of Hebrew, Spanish and English, with flamenco-infused folk, American rock and jazz flavors, delivered in an intimate Main Stage setting.
Spring Experience 2026
Boston Ballet presents Spring Experience 2026 at the Citizens Bank Opera House, a program of contemporary and classical ballet. This formal, artsy evening delivers precise technique and expressive storytelling with high-energy choreography in a historic Boston venue.
2026 Human Resources Roundtable – May
Join the 2026 Human Resources Roundtable – May at MassBioHub for HR leaders in life sciences. The day features panel-style discussions and practical workshops on talent retention, recruitment strategies, and people operations best practices, in a collaborative Boston setting.
Home Front, Bootlicker
Energetic punk/rock double bill at Sonia in Cambridge as The Middle East presents Home Front and Bootlicker. Doors at 7 PM; ages 18+ with ID (some listings note 21+). Tickets around $22–$29. No smoking inside; intimate, high-energy night of driving guitars and loud riffs.
Elizabeth Strout: The Things We Never Say
Elizabeth Strout discusses her novel The Things We Never Say at the Brattle Theatre, in a reading presented by Harvard Book Store. The evening blends a live reading with insights into Strout's latest work, followed by a Q&A that invites audiences to dive into contemporary literary fiction in a Cambridge setting.
Elias Rønnenfelt & Evanora Unlimited
Live music with Elias Rønnenfelt and Evanora Unlimited at the Crystal Ballroom of Somerville Theatre. The Boston-area venue hosts an edgy, high-energy set from the renowned artist and his project Evanora Unlimited, blending indie, punk and experimental sounds in an intimate theatre setting.
The Ooze
The Ooze headlines an electric dance night at Middle East - Zuzu in Boston. Expect pulsing electronic beats, immersive lighting, and a high-energy club vibe in this intimate, iconic venue.
Open Mic - Kickoff Celebration at Copley
Kick off a Boston concert series with an open mic night at Copley Square. The event invites local performers, including a featured Berklee artist, to take the stage in a casual downtown setting. Spectators can enjoy varied acts for free under the evening sky.
Little Image, Smilley
Two indie/alternative rock acts, Little Image and Smilley, headline a show at Middle East Upstairs in Boston. Expect guitar-driven indie rock, intimate upstairs vibes, and a lively evening of new releases on May 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Boston in 12 Massacres Part II
A dark, multi-part theatre piece staged at The Rockwell in Somerville, Part II of Boston in 12 Massacres continues a four-part series that probes weighty themes through intimate storytelling and stark visuals. Expect tense drama, provocative imagery, and a room that heightens the experience of the performance.
Rising Stars Showcase with Pat Lacey
Join The Comedy Studio in Boston for a Rising Stars Showcase hosted by Pat Lacey. An intimate, 18+ night of up-and-coming stand-up, showcasing fresh talent in a classic club setting. A two-item minimum applies; arrive early to guarantee seating for this popular weekly event.
Ray Chen
Renowned violinist Ray Chen headlines a program at Symphony Hall in Boston with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, delivering virtuosic classical solos and lush orchestral passages in an elegant, acoustically renowned setting.
School Committee Budget Hearing
Public budget hearing of the Somerville School Committee. Residents and stakeholders review the proposed education budget, ask questions, and offer public comment in a formal city-government setting.
Wyatt Outlaw book launch with Sylvester Allen Jr. & Belle Boggs
Two acclaimed authors, Sylvester Allen Jr. and Belle Boggs, celebrate the release of The Legend of Wyatt Outlaw at Porter Square Books in Cambridge. The event features a short reading, discussion, and book signing in a warm, independent-bookstore setting.
Haymakers For Hope: Rock N' Rumble XV (21+)
Haymakers For Hope's Rock N' Rumble XV brings a high-energy charity boxing night to Boston's MGM Music Hall at Fenway. 21+ bouts showcase local contenders as fans cheer for a good cause, blending athletic drama with a buzzing indoor venue and post-fight camaraderie.
Berklee City Music High School Academy Completion Concert
An all-ages, free concert at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston, featuring standout performances by Berklee City Music High School Academy ensembles. A showcase of young musicians from Berklee City Music in a premier campus venue.
Macroeconomics and Financial Economics Seminar: Christoph Grosse Steffen, Banque de France
Boston College hosts the Macroeconomics and Financial Economics Seminar featuring Christoph Grosse Steffen (Banque de France) on 'Global Sectoral Supply Shocks, Inflation, and Monetary Policy.' The talk, in Maloney Hall Room 313, explores how sector shocks shape inflation and policy across economies.
Sloan Wainwright, Susan Cattaneo, and Cosy Sheridan: Mother Tree
Three renowned singer-songwriters—Sloan Wainwright, Susan Cattaneo, and Cosy Sheridan—perform Mother Tree at Club Passim, Boston. Expect close-harmony folk storytelling, warm acoustics, and an intimate, club-room atmosphere that spotlights veteran American roots music.
PURITY RING: PLACE OF MY OWN TOUR
Purity Ring brings its Place Of My Own Tour to Boston's Paradise Rock Club. The duo delivers moody electronic synth-pop with lush production and hypnotic vocals in an intimate venue, blending rock-influenced textures with pop hooks.
TCS presents: Brent Weinbach
Brent Weinbach brings his distinctive stand-up to The Comedy Studio in Boston. This 18+ show features a two-item minimum and early arrival to guarantee seating, delivering sharp, offbeat humor in an intimate club setting.
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