Events in Boston

Charlie Puth: Whatever's Clever! World Tour

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Music

Charlie Puth brings his Whatever's Clever! World Tour to the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston for an energetic pop-rock night. Expect piano-driven ballads, catchy hooks, and a glossy, high-energy performance in the iconic Fenway venue.

Leslie Odom, Jr.

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

Symphony Hall

Music

Renowned Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr. performs at Symphony Hall in Boston, delivering a night of soaring vocal performances—from Broadway favorites to pop and soulful standards. A polished, intimate concert in a historic hall.

Colin Quinn

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

The Wilbur Theatre

Comedy

Colin Quinn headlines a live stand-up show at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston. Expect his sharp political humor and observational storytelling delivered in a classic, intimate venue during an evening performance.

An Evening With Lucinda Williams and Her Band

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

The Chevalier Theatre

Music

An evening of Americana and singer-songwriter classics as Lucinda Williams and her band headline the Chevalier Theatre. Expect a career-spanning set, intimate guitar work, and a warm, attentive audience in Medford.

The Black Angels 20th Anniversary of Passover

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Royale Boston

Music

The Black Angels perform a special 20th-anniversary show for their Passover album at Royale Nightclub in Boston. Expect high-energy psych-rock and a nightlife-filled evening with doors at 7:00 pm and the show at 8:00 pm.

Zakir Khan

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Wang Theatre

Comedy

Indian stand-up star Zakir Khan headlines the Wang Theatre in Boston, delivering sharp storytelling and observational humor. Expect candid anecdotes, savvy cultural insights, and big laughs in a classic theatre setting.

King Tuff, Mod Lang

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

The Middle East Upstairs

Music

Two-act garage-rock bill featuring King Tuff and Mod Lang at Boston's Middle East Upstairs. Expect punchy riffs, loud guitars, and a high-energy, intimate venue vibe that delivers raw indie-rock power.

Challenge Mania Live Boston

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

City Winery Boston — Main Stage

Theater

MTV's The Challenge stars bring a one-of-a-kind interactive live variety show to City Winery Boston. Hosted by Derrick Kosinski and Scott Yager, the evening blends reality TV excitement with audience participation for a memorable, entertaining night.

Carlo Vieux

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Citizens House of Blues Boston

Music

Latin music artist Carlo Vieux brings vibrant rhythms to the Citizens House of Blues Boston on May 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Expect a lively night of infectious latin grooves in an intimate concert setting, with punchy percussion and soulful vocals lighting up the venue.

MAGIC CITY: Vinyl Release Show with Lonely Leesa & The Lost Cowboys

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

The Burren

Music

Join MAGIC CITY for a vinyl-release show at The Burren's Back Room, with special guests Lonely Leesa and the Lost Cowboys. A high-energy indie-rock night in an intimate club setting with tactile vinyl vibes, warm acoustics, and a rowdy, welcoming crowd.

The Sheila Divine w/ Bird Language & Louder Joy

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Brighton Music Hall presented by Citizens

Music

Live night at Brighton Music Hall in Boston featuring The Sheila Divine with Bird Language and Louder Joy. A rock-to-pop-forward lineup in an intimate indoor venue, delivering high-energy indie-rock vibes for fans of guitar-driven sets.

Parks Fitness: Bota Fogo Dance

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

BCYF Vine Street Community Center

Wellness

Join a free Bota Fogo dance class at BCYF Vine Street Community Center as part of the Boston Parks Fitness Series. Registration is required. All are welcome to experience energetic, rhythmic dance fitness in a community setting.

Calvin & Nile Hennick

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Newtonville Books

Literature

Two authors, Calvin and Nile Hennick, host an intimate reading evening at Newtonville Books in Boston, sharing excerpts from their latest works. Expect thoughtful literary conversation, a Q&A, and signed copies in a cozy indie-bookstore setting.

TCS presents: Abbas Wahab

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 3:15 PM

The Comedy Studio

Comedy

Abbas Wahab headlines a stand-up night at The Comedy Studio in Boston. An 18+ show with a two-item minimum, offering a sharp, personal set in an intimate club atmosphere. Arrive early to guarantee seating.

Rock Bottom Improv

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

The Rockwell

Comedy

Rock Bottom Improv at The Rockwell showcases Boston’s veteran improvisers in a high-energy, unscripted night of scenes and games. Expect quick wit, bold characters, and lively crowd interaction in an intimate club setting.

Roberto Carlos

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Wang Theatre

Music

Brazilian pop icon Roberto Carlos headlines a romantic evening of classic ballads at the Wang Theatre in Boston. Expect signature hits and Latin-pop classics performed in an intimate venue, delivering a nostalgic, one-night concert of timeless songs.

Pink Martini

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

Symphony Hall

Music

Experience Pink Martini's charismatic blend of jazz, world music, and lounge pop in a live concert at Boston's Symphony Hall. The orchestra-sized ensemble delivers lush arrangements, multilingual vocals, and a stylish, retro-inflected show.

Ari Lennox - The Vacancy Tour

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Music

R&B soul star Ari Lennox headlines The Vacancy Tour at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, delivering sultry vocals, lush contemporary soul, and polished live production. A must-see indoor show blending intimate storytelling with high-energy performances on May 23, 2026.

Boston 2026 World Stamp Show

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 5:00 AM

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC)

Conference

Boston 2026 World Stamp Show takes over the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on May 23, 2026, with international philatelists, exhibitors, and dealers. Expect extensive stamp displays, rare issues, and networking for collectors in a premier indoor convention setting.

The Path of the Lotus: Air Flow

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 6:00 PM

Down Under School of Yoga

Wellness

Join Brittney Burgess for Part 3 of a seasonal yoga workshop series: The Path of the Lotus – Air Flow. Friday, May 22, 2026, 6-8pm ET at Down Under School of Yoga in Porter Square. This indoor session weaves breath-work with flowing asanas, inspired by the four elements, to nourish body, mind, and spirit.

Miles Davis & Coltrane Centennial Tribute with Blanchard & Coltrane

Sun, 24 May 2026 at 11:00 AM

Symphony Hall

Music

At Symphony Hall in Boston, this jazz tribute marks the Miles Davis and John Coltrane centennial with Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane. Expect expansive modal textures, fiery solos, and a refined, reverent celebration of two icons in a historic concert hall.

Tech Savvy Adults!

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 7:30 AM

Boston Public Library

Tech

Boston Public Library hosts Tech Savvy Adults, a hands-on workshop for adults to demystify modern technology. Learn practical, confidence-boosting tips for using laptops, tablets, smartphones, apps, and online services in a friendly, library setting.

A Night With David Lee Roth

Sun, 24 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Citizens House of Blues Boston

Music

David Lee Roth delivers a high-energy rock night at Citizens House of Blues Boston. Expect a set of classic Van Halen-era favorites and solo hits, delivered in an intimate club-style venue in downtown Boston.

Jayne Anne Phillips & Tom Perrotta in Conversation

Sat, 23 May 2026

Newtonville Books

Literature

Two acclaimed novelists Jayne Anne Phillips and Tom Perrotta discuss their latest works in a lively conversation at Newtonville Books. Expect insights on craft, storytelling, and the state of fiction, with audience Q&A in a welcoming bookstore setting.

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