Events in Boston

Delhi Stride Half Marathon 2nd edition

2026-04-12T05:00:00

Garage B

Sports

Delhi Stride Half Marathon – 2nd Edition offers 21k, 10k, and 5k routes through Delhi, with a 5:00 AM start. Expect sunrise crowds, city vistas, and a festive road-race atmosphere as runners chase personal bests for INR 999.

Stop the Stigma 5K

2026-04-12T08:00:00

Boston area

Sports

Join the Stop the Stigma 5K in the Boston area on April 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM to raise awareness and funds for mental health. This outdoor charity run welcomes runners and walkers of all levels through local streets, with proceeds supporting stigma-reduction programs and community resources.

Blues to Africa: The Randy Weston Centennial

2026-04-12T16:00:00

John Knowles Paine Concert Hall

Music

Jazz centennial concert at John Knowles Paine Concert Hall on April 12, 2026 at 4 PM, honoring Randy Weston. Acclaimed pianists Vijay Iyer, Marc Cary, and Rodney Kend perform in a program celebrating Weston's bridge between jazz and African roots and Harvard's archival legacy.

Music in the Atrium: Indigenous Spotlight

2026-04-12T11:30:00

Peabody Essex Museum

Music

Join a free, intimate atrium concert at the Peabody Essex Museum in Boston on April 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM as Indigenous Spotlight spotlights Indigenous music traditions. The program brings world-music flavors to a contemporary museum setting, blending traditional songs with modern arrangements in a casual, artsy atmosphere.

Fun Labs at the Boston Children's Museum

2026-04-12T10:00:00

Boston Children's Museum

Family

Northeastern's first-year engineers take over the Boston Children's Museum to showcase physically interactive electronic games designed and built by students. Two sessions (10:00–12:00 and 13:30–15:30) invite the public to explore hands-on demos and watch the design, build, and code process come to life.

NSKS Run & Walk for Food & Shelter

2026-04-12T08:00:00

Garage B

Wellness

Join NSKS for a charity Run & Walk in the Boston area on April 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM. This fundraiser supports food and shelter initiatives, inviting participants to run or walk through local streets for a good cause. An inclusive, community-focused outdoor event suitable for adults and families.

Randall Goosby with Zhu Wang recital

2026-04-12T13:30:00

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Music

Renowned violinist Randall Goosby visits Calderwood Hall for an intimate recital with pianist Zhu Wang at Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Part of the Weekend Concert Series, the program promises lyrical virtuosity and refined chamber-music atmosphere in a stunning gallery setting.

Family ART-trek

2026-04-12T11:00:00

Institute of Contemporary Art Boston

Family

Join Family ART-trek at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston for a kid-friendly gallery adventure. Families explore contemporary artworks through guided prompts, hands-on art activities, and creative challenges designed for curious minds.

Bailey's Run for Autism

2026-04-12T08:00:00

Garage B

Sports

A Boston-area charity run to support autism awareness and research. Bailey's Run for Autism launches at 8:00 AM and invites runners of all levels to participate or sponsor, with an outdoor course that family members can enjoy together.

New England Symposium on Graphics

2026-04-12T09:15:00

Building 68, 181

Conference

A day-long gathering for the New England graphics and vision research community featuring technical talks, demos, and networking on visual computing. Researchers and practitioners from academia and industry share broadly accessible sessions at Building 34 in Boston.

China's Modernization: Path and Implications: A Lecture by Justin Yifu Lin

2026-04-12T16:00:00

Boston University

Lecture

Boston University hosts a lecture by renowned economist Justin Yifu Lin on China's modernization, its drivers, and implications for global development. The talk, focused on policy choices within development economics, invites reflection on trajectories for China and the world.

Mayor's Youth Council x MFA Boston Teen Celebration

2026-04-12T12:00:00

City Hall Plaza

Community

A collaborative youth celebration at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, hosted by the Mayor's Youth Council in partnership with MFA Boston. Teens participate in cultural activities and programs inside the iconic museum, with free admission. A vibrant, city-wide event spotlighting youth creativity and community access.

Robert Pinsky PoemJazz

2026-04-12T18:00:00

Regattabar

Music

Robert Pinsky performs PoemJazz at Regattabar in Boston, blending spoken-word poetry with improvisational jazz. The intimate club setting offers a rare cross-genre experience that pairs contemporary verse with live improvisation, inviting fans of poetry and music to share a unique evening.

Bush - The Land of Milk and Honey Tour

2026-04-12T19:00:00

MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Music

Bush headlines the Land of Milk and Honey Tour at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston. Expect scorching alt-rock riffs, soaring choruses, and a high-energy live show in an intimate, modern venue near Fenway Park.

TCS Shoveltown 5K

2026-04-12T08:00:00

Garage B

Sports

Join the TCS Shoveltown 5K in the Boston area for an outdoor run open to all levels. Expect a scenic, well-supported route, a friendly community vibe, and a great workout for casual runners and families alike.

Quinn XCII: From Michigan With Love

2026-04-12T20:00:00

Sonia (The Middle East)

Music

Quinn XCII headlines an all-ages show at Sonia, performing From Michigan With Love. Doors are at 8:00 PM with VIP Q&A, pre-show access, merch item, laminate, and early entry. Ticketing ranges from $59 to $136; venue notes no vaping inside.

Nepali Flag Raising Ceremony

2026-04-12T09:00:00

Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre

Community

Join the Somerville community for the Nepali Flag Raising Ceremony outdoors on April 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM. This welcoming event honors Nepalese heritage with a flag-raising and community remarks, offering a concise, family-friendly glimpse into Nepalese culture in a civic setting.

Stability in an Age of Shocks: Rethinking Macro Policy for a Fragmenting World

2026-04-13T00:00:00

Malkin Penthouse (Institute of Politics, Harvard Kennedy School)

Lecture

Policy Talk 2026 at Harvard Kennedy School asks how macroeconomic policy must evolve to navigate inflation, fragmentation, and mounting financial pressures in a world of rising shocks. Leading economists explore new frameworks to stabilize economies without sacrificing growth, in a dynamic, academic setting.

The Burning Cross

2026-04-12T13:00:00

Coolidge Corner Theatre

Film

Screening of The Burning Cross (1947), directed by Walter Colmes, at Boston's Coolidge Corner Theatre. This historically significant film offers a window into postwar American cinema and social issues, presented in an intimate, classic theater setting.

Blood for Blood

2026-04-12T17:00:00

Big Night Live

Music

Blood for Blood, the Boston hardcore punk legends, bring an intense indoor show to Big Night Live in Boston. Expect furious guitar riffs, aggressive vocals, and a mosh-friendly, high-energy crowd that defines a classic hardcore punk night.

Urban Inequalities Workshop: Natalie Smith (Boston University)

2026-04-12T12:00:00

Boston University

Workshop

A scholarly workshop on urban inequalities led by Natalie Smith of Boston University. The session examines how housing, income, and policy shape city life, with data-driven discussion and regional case studies.

Media Fair and “Passion to Poison” Movie Bingo

2026-04-12T12:00:00

Boston University

Film

Head to Boston University for a lively Media Fair paired with the 'Passion to Poison' Movie Bingo. Discover campus media projects, mingle with creators, and enjoy a playful screening with bingo—an entertaining, brain-teasing afternoon on campus.

Toubab Krewe

2026-04-12T19:30:00

City Winery Boston — Main Stage

Music

City Winery Boston hosts Toubab Krewe on the Main Stage for an evening of vibrant African-inspired world music. Expect propulsive rhythms, captivating guitars, and a high-energy live show in an intimate winery setting on Sunday, April 12 at 7:30pm.

Castration Movie Chapter III: Junior Ghosts Premorphic Drift

2026-04-12T17:00:00

Brattle Theatre

Film

US premiere screening of Castration Movie Chapter III: Junior Ghosts Premorphic Drift at the Brattle Theatre in Boston. This experimental film fragment pushes narrative form and cinematic language, offering a provocative cine-essay for art-house audiences.

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