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.

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.

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.

Nonprofit, Social Impact and the Arts Career Fair

2026-03-27T12:00:00

Yawkey Center for Student Services (YAW), 6th floor

conference

Explore internship and job opportunities across nonprofit, social impact, and arts sectors at Boston University's Nonprofit, Social Impact, and the Arts Career Fair. Hosted by the Center for Career Development, it connects BU students and alumni with organizations; attendees can polish resumes and elevator pitches and network at the Yawkey Center, 6th floor.

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.

Taubman Center: Economic Development Fellowship Information Session

2026-03-27T12:00:00

Harvard Kennedy School, Malkin Penthouse

conference

Explore the Taubman Center's Economic Development Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School. This information session covers eligibility, application steps, and program highlights for students and professionals interested in economic development and public policy.

Protecting Whistleblowers and Fighting Fraud

2026-03-27T12:30:00

lecture

Join a Harvard seminar with health-care fraud experts to explore how whistleblowers expose fraud in government-funded programs, the safeguards protecting them, and the moral courage required to speak out. Practical insights on detection, reporting, and policy implications.

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.

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.

Gallery Talk: Activation of Moholy-Nagy’s Light Prop for an Electric Stage

2026-03-27T12:30:00

Harvard Art Museums

lecture

Museum staff discuss and activate Moholy-Nagy’s Light Prop for an Electric Stage, a 1930 Bauhaus device. The gallery talk explores its experimental use of light and technology and its influence on performance spaces at Harvard Art Museums.

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.

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.

APSS: Political Geography and Distributive Politics in the 21st Century

2026-03-27T12:00:00

Harvard Kennedy School, Malkin Penthouse

conference

Scholarly talk at Harvard Kennedy School examining how political geography shapes distributive politics in the 21st century. Researchers present theoretical framing and empirical findings in a concise, policy-relevant session.

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.

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.

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.

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