Artsy & Creative Events in Boston

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops (Boston)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM

Joyce Playground80 Union Street, BOSTON

Workshop

Free, kid-friendly arts and crafts workshops led by a local artist, held in Boston parks including Joyce Playground on June 15, 2026 at 10:00. A hands-on, creative program across city parks perfect for families this summer.

Art + Science: Mending Paper

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 12:00 PM

Harvard Art Museums

Art

A hands-on workshop at Harvard Art Museums exploring the science of paper conservation. Participants learn restoration techniques for fragile documents, observe preservation methods, and discuss interdisciplinary approaches shaping museum practice.

Children's Arts & Crafts Workshops – Boston

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM

Joyce Playground80 Union Street, BOSTON

Workshop

Join free, hands-on children's arts and crafts workshops in Boston parks this summer, led by a local artist. Enjoy creative outdoor sessions at Joyce Playground with family-friendly activities across the city.

Third Thursdays Poetry: June

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 3:00 PM

Brookline Booksmith

Literature

An intimate evening of contemporary verse at Brookline Booksmith as part of the Third Thursdays Poetry series. Poets read short pieces and mingle with readers in a cozy bookstore setting, celebrating local voices and the art of spoken word.

Jake Swamp & The Pine

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 at 3:00 PM

Club Passim

Music

An intimate Americana/indie folk show by Jake Swamp & The Pine at Club Passim in Boston. Expect earthy guitars, warm harmonies and storytelling rooted in roots music. A cozy, characterful night in a renowned club.

Crafternoons at West Roxbury

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 at 11:00 AM

Boston Public Library

Workshop

Join Miss Annette for an afternoon of upcycling crafts in the West Roxbury Public Library Community Room. Materials are provided; bring your imagination to transform toilet paper rolls, plastic lids, straws, and more into creative creations. A fun, family-friendly maker session in a cozy library setting.

In Through The Locked Door

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 at 3:00 PM

Middle East - Corner/Bakery

Music

An intimate evening of pop and singer-songwriter storytelling at the Middle East’s Corner/Bakery in Boston. Expect melodic hooks, candid lyrics, and an up-close performance in a beloved venue known for its warm, club-style atmosphere.

Windborne

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 at 4:00 PM

Club Passim

Music

Windborne brings a lush mix of folk, international, and traditional tunes to Club Passim in Boston. Expect intimate harmonies and world-inflected roots music in a cozy indoor venue.

Harvard Art Museums at Night

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 · All day

Harvard Art Museums

Art

Experience Harvard Art Museums after dark with extended gallery hours and special exhibitions in the historic Cambridge building. This atmospheric evening invites art lovers to explore the collections, enjoy a quieter museum ambiance, and discover unique programs under one roof.

Artful Evenings

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 · All day

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Art

Join Artful Evenings at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston for Spilling the Tea MFA Edition. This in-person talk offers behind-the-scenes stories about Boston artists featured in the collection, pairing lively conversations with the gallery setting.

Jesca Hoop

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 at 3:30 PM

City Winery Boston — Main Stage

Music

Jesca Hoop headlines the Main Stage at City Winery Boston, delivering intimate singer-songwriter songs rooted in indie folk and cinematic pop. A refined evening of intricate melodies, storytelling, and magnetic live merit in a warm wine-bar venue.

Once Upon Our Time

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 at 3:30 PM

The Roberts Studio Theatre, 527 Tremont St.

Theater

An intimate contemporary drama at The Roberts Studio Theatre in Boston. 'Once Upon Our Time' delivers character-driven storytelling in a compact setting with strong performances. The show begins at 7:30 pm on June 27, 2026, at 527 Tremont St.

Mary Kocol at the Danforth Art Museum

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 · All day

Gallery NAGA

Art

Experience contemporary paintings by Mary Kocol at Gallery NAGA in Boston during the opening reception. The show, tied to Danforth Art Museum programming, features bold color, textured surfaces, and a thoughtful dialogue between works. Meet the artist and fellow art lovers during the preview.

Gallery Talk: Jeffrey De Blois on Say It Loud, 1977 to Now

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 · All day

Institute of Contemporary Art Boston

Art

The ICA Boston hosts a gallery talk with artist Jeffrey De Blois exploring Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now. The conversation delves into the artist's practice and the AAMARP project within a contemporary art context at a prominent institution.

QA&P Presents: 48-Hour Play Festival

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 at 4:00 PM

The Rockwell

Theater

QA&P Presents: 48-Hour Play Festival at The Rockwell, a live, one-night showcase where teams write, rehearse, and stage original plays in 48 hours. Expect bold, diverse theatre crafted under deadline pressure, in an intimate venue that sparks bold storytelling.

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: West Roxbury

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 at 6:00 AM

Hynes Playground502 VFW Parkway, Boston

Art

Free outdoor arts and crafts workshops for children in Boston parks this summer, hosted by a local artist. The West Roxbury stop at Hynes Playground offers hands-on creative activities for kids and families, encouraging playful learning in a sunny civic setting.

Babatunde HipHopera

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 at 3:30 PM

City Winery Boston — Main Stage

Music

On July 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM, Babatunde Akinboboye headlines City Winery Boston's Main Stage, presenting Hip Hopera, a bold fusion of opera and hip-hop. This innovative performance draws on his viral Largo al Factotum–Kendrick Lamar blend and promises a daring, cross-genre concert.

Children's Arts & Crafts Workshops in Boston

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM

Joyce Playground80 Union Street, BOSTON

Workshop

Free, kid-friendly arts and crafts workshops in Boston parks this summer, led by a local artist. Hands-on sessions foster creativity for families and children in outdoor playground settings.

First Fridays: Island Stylin’

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 · All day

Institute of Contemporary Art Boston

Art

Join ICA Boston for First Fridays: Island Stylin’, a lively after-hours program spotlighting contemporary art with island-inspired vibes. Explore current exhibitions, enjoy live performances, and mingle with fellow art lovers in a dynamic, casual museum setting.

Esther Solondz at the Bristol Art Museum

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 · All day

Gallery NAGA

Art

Experience Esther Solondz's latest works in a museum-style exhibition at Gallery NAGA in Boston. The show gathers Solondz's contemporary pieces for a thoughtful, immersive encounter in an indoor gallery setting.

The Marvelous Miss Gender starring BOSCO

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 at 4:00 PM

The Wilbur Theatre

Join BOSCO for a rollicking drag-comedy night as The Marvelous Miss Gender lights up The Wilbur Theatre in Boston. Expect sharp wit, fabulous outfits, and high-energy storytelling in a cabaret-style performance.

Charlestown Children's Arts & Crafts Workshop

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM

Doherty Playground331 Bunker Hill Street, Boston

Workshop

Join free outdoor arts and crafts workshops for kids this summer at Doherty Playground in Boston, hosted by a local artist. This Charlestown session on July 15, 2026 at 10:00 offers creative, family-friendly activities in city parks.

Third Thursdays Poetry: July

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 at 3:00 PM

Brookline Booksmith

Literature

An intimate poetry reading at Brookline Booksmith as part of the Third Thursdays Poetry: July series. Local poets share new work in a cozy bookstore setting in Brookline, offering an engaging evening for poetry lovers.

Gallery Performance:Celtic Art Across the Ages

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 · All day

Harvard Art Museums

Art

An evening gallery performance at Harvard Art Museums exploring Celtic art across the ages. Live performance intertwined with gallery displays traces Celtic design from ancient symbols to modern interpretations, set in a grand Boston museum space.

Showing 24 of 67 events