Don Lemon & DL Hughley: DL + DL ‘Anything Goes’
On April 17, 2026 at 8 PM, Don Lemon and DL Hughley headline a Boston night at the Shubert Theatre. Expect sharp, politics-infused stand-up and breezy banter from two veteran broadcasters, delivering a high-energy evening of contemporary comedy.
Blodgett Chamber Music Series: Parker Quartet
Parker Quartet headlines Harvard’s Blodgett Chamber Music Series in Boston, performing Schubert's String Quartets D.703 and D.804, plus Paul Wiancko's Strange Beloved Land. A refined evening of intimate, virtuosic quartet repertoire at the John Knowles Paine Concert Hall.
Sherri Shepherd: Make It Make Sense Tour
Sherri Shepherd brings her Make It Make Sense Tour to The Wilbur Theatre in Boston, delivering sharp, observational stand-up with her signature energy. Expect bold crowd work, smart commentary, and a night of big laughs in an intimate, historic venue.
Yannis Pappas
Yannis Pappas brings his stand-up to Laugh Boston for a live set on April 17, 2026. Expect sharp storytelling, observational humor, and crowd work in a classic comedy club atmosphere.
The Thing from Another World (1951) [35mm]
Experience a rare 35mm revival of The Thing from Another World (1951) at Coolidge Corner Theatre. This classic sci-fi thriller, directed by Christian Nyby, unfolds in black-and-white suspense with vintage projection, perfect for cinephiles and fans of retro classics.
KAIROS Dance Theater
Experience Kairos Dance Theater's contemporary dance piece at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. A vigorous, expressive program that explores movement within the ICA's sleek galleries, offering an intimate, artful evening of live performance.
Steve Davis & The We See All Stars
Steve Davis leads The We See All Stars in a two-set jazz night at Scullers Jazz Club. Join Ralph Moore, Lewis Nash, Eddie Henderson and a world-class sextet for modern jazz classics in Boston's iconic venue, with shows at 7 and 9 pm.
GASH – Killer Toy Box
GASH brings an electrifying live set to the Crystal Ballroom, delivering high-energy rock riffs in Somerville's iconic venue. Expect adrenaline-heavy guitars, crowd-friendly moments, and a raw, unapologetic rock night.
The Oresteia
Boston University School of Theatre presents a full staging of The Oresteia, Ellen McLaughlin's adaptation of Aeschylus' trilogy, directed by Shalee Cole Mauleón. A sweeping Greek tragedy in a contemporary production at the Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre in Boston.
GSA Grad Ball
Join the GSA Grad Ball on April 17, 2026, 8–11 pm at the State Room Boston for a formal student night out with DJ-spun music, photobooths, and appetizers. Your ticket includes entry to the ballroom and one free drink; dress code is formal and space is limited.
Orchestra Chamber Music
Prof. Evan Benett directs the Northeastern Chamber Orchestra in an evening of refined chamber music at the Fenway Center. The university ensemble performs intimate classical repertoire in a formal Boston venue.
Elegant Frictions
Elegant Frictions is a contemporary dance-theater piece at the BCA Plaza Theatre in Boston. The choreographers fuse precise movement with theatrical framing, inviting audiences to feel tension and flow within an intimate, black-box-like venue on Tremont Street. A compelling night for dance and theater lovers in New England.
Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story
Screening of Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story, a documentary portrait of the Los Angeles indie rock band, presented as a special Record Store Day event at Brattle Theatre. The film blends archival footage and interviews to trace four decades of the group's influence on rock.
Annual Campus Preview Weekend Concert
Join MIT for its annual Campus Preview Weekend Concert in the Thomas Tull Concert Hall (Building W18). The evening features MIT Wind Ensemble and chamber ensembles, plus the Festival Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble performing jazz standards and contemporary works. A 7:00pm Q&A session, 'Music at MIT', precedes the 7:30pm concert.
Your Own Private Bookstore
Enjoy an intimate private browsing experience at Porter Square Books, reserved just for you and a friend. Take over a quiet corner, browse the shelves, and chat with booksellers as you curate a personal book-browsing party. A cozy, booklover-friendly way to celebrate reading.
April School Vacation Week at Franklin Park Zoo
Celebrate spring break with April School Vacation Week at Franklin Park Zoo in Boston. A family-friendly program featuring animal encounters, keeper talks, and kid-focused activities across the zoo’s outdoor spaces. Perfect for families and kids looking for educational fun during the school holidays.
WiDS Cambridge Datathon Workshop
As part of the WiDS Conference, the Cambridge Datathon Workshop offers a data science and machine learning tutorial followed by a team-based practical session. Participants join the Global WiDS Kaggle competition on a dataset about Predicting Wildfire Impact: From Infrastructure to Equity.
Party at Rock Bottom
An energetic improv night at The Rockwell called Party at Rock Bottom, delivering fast-paced games, sharp wit, and audience participation. The intimate venue offers a lively, late-evening comedy experience ideal for a fun night out.
New Moon Ceremony & Meditation
MIT's Indigenous Spirit Community hosts a New Moon Ceremony at Building 51, MIT Sailing Pavilion. At astronomical twilight, participants share sage smudging, a guided meditation, and a ritual of focus and release, followed by quiet sky-watching and collective intention-setting under the night sky.
Swan Boats Opening Day 2026
Kick off the spring season with the Swan Boats Opening Day at Boston Public Garden. Ring in free, family-friendly rides on the iconic boats as the lagoon glistens in downtown Boston. A classic, leisurely outdoor event perfect for kids and grandparents alike.
Nick Offerman: Big Woodchuck
Nick Offerman headlines a live stand-up show, Nick Offerman: Big Woodchuck, at the Chevalier Theatre in Medford, MA. Expect dry wit, storytelling, and fresh material from the Parks and Recreation star as he riffs on life, work, and woodworking.
Lewis Capaldi
Lewis Capaldi headlines a rock-forward show at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston. Expect emotive vocals, catchy alternative-rock anthems, and a polished live production that captures his signature ballads and crowd-pleasers.
Boston 5K
Join the B.A.A. Boston 5K, a fast, community-focused road race two days before the Boston Marathon. Hosted by Brigham and Women's Hospital across multiple Boston locations, this fixture attracts runners of all levels for a festive, supportive start to marathon weekend.
Now Kiss!
Now Kiss! is a lively comedy showcase at The Rockwell featuring a rotating lineup of stand-up comedians delivering sharp, playful humor in an intimate club setting. Expect bold jokes, quick wit, and a welcoming crowd for a fun, high-energy night of laughs.
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