Artsy & Creative Events in Boston

Perpetual Gratitude

2026-03-21T00:00:00

Institute of Contemporary Art Boston

art

An immersive art installation at ICA Boston's ArtLab exploring gratitude through interactive media, sound, light and sculpture in a contemporary gallery setting. Visitors are invited to engage with the pieces, reflect on gratitude, and experience a collaborative multimedia environment curated by the artist.

Drop In Art Making

2026-03-21T10:00:00

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

art

Drop-in art making session at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston on March 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Visitors of all ages can drop in to try hands-on art projects with museum educators, in a welcoming gallery setting.

Animation Disorientation – Animation Shorts

2026-03-21T11:00:00

Brattle Theatre

film

Animation Disorientation presents a program of animated shorts at the Brattle Theatre in Boston, with filmmakers in attendance. This in-person screening spotlights contemporary animation across varied styles, from experimental to narrative shorts.

Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now Exhibition Tour

2026-03-21T13:00:00

Institute of Contemporary Art Boston

art

Say It Loud traces decades of African American art through immersive galleries and archival materials. At the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, the exhibition tour spotlights pivotal works connected to AAMARP's legacy, inviting reflection on culture, politics, and creativity in a premier contemporary-art setting.

To My Best Friend Exhibition Tour

2026-03-21T14:30:00

Institute of Contemporary Art Boston

art

Join a guided tour of the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston's exhibition 'To My Best Friend', exploring contemporary artworks about friendship and memory in ICA Boston’s sleek waterfront galleries.

Virtual Descriptive Tour for Visually Impaired

2026-03-21T15:00:00

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

art

Join a virtual descriptive tour at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston on March 21, 2026 at 15:00 UTC, designed for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Trained describers provide rich verbal descriptions of color, texture, and composition, letting you experience select artworks from home with accessibility-focused narration and Q&A.

Boorman and the Devil

2026-03-21T15:45:00

Brattle Theatre

film

New England premiere screening of Boorman and the Devil at Boston’s Brattle Theatre. This intimate indie feature delves into the artist’s inner demons, framed by the Brattle’s classic art-house atmosphere.

Donna Byrne at Scullers Jazz Club

2026-03-21T19:00:00

Scullers Jazz Club

music

Jazz vocalist Donna Byrne headlines Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on March 21, 2026, at 7pm. Expect sultry, witty vocals and a high-caliber live performance in an intimate club setting, backed by a renowned lineup. An all-ages night of top-notch jazz.

IN THE BALANCE

2026-03-21T19:30:00

The Wimberly Theatre, 527 Tremont St.

theater

IN THE BALANCE at The Wimberly Theatre in Boston is a contemporary drama that probes moral choices and human tension. A gripping live performance on March 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM in an intimate urban venue, inviting audiences to reflect as the story unfolds on stage.

Finding the Beast in You: Sculpture Demo

2026-03-22T10:00:00

Ceramics Studio, Gallery 224

workshop

Join Ceramics Program instructor Steve Murphy for a one-day workshop in Boston's Ceramics Studio as he builds a mythical-beast incense burner in clay. Drawing on Japanese and Mayan sculpture, zoo-inspired textures, and multi-part construction, the demo explores texture, form, and creature design.

Studio Workshop: Portraiture with Evoke Tintype

2026-03-22T10:30:00

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

workshop

Discover the historic tintype process in a hands-on studio at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Learn portrait techniques with Evoke Studios and create your own tintype portrait using period methods in this interactive workshop.

Death, Love, and Road Trips – Atypical Shorts

2026-03-22T11:00:00

Brattle Theatre

film

Program of atypical shorts at the Brattle Theatre, with filmmakers in attendance. A diverse lineup weaving love, road trips, and offbeat storytelling in an intimate cinema experience.

Build with TRAE & Z.ai @ Boston (Creative Lab)

2026-03-22T12:30:00

Hurtig Hall, 334 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA

workshop

Join Build with TRAE & Z.ai at Hurtig Hall in Boston for a hands-on AI-building workshop in a Creative Lab setting. Explore practical AI techniques with TRAE and Z.ai and collaborate on innovative projects in a tech-forward venue.

New England Esoterica — Local Shorts

2026-03-22T13:00:00

Brattle Theatre

film

New England Esoterica — Local Shorts presents a curated evening of local short films from New England with filmmakers in attendance, showcasing diverse genres and regional storytelling at the Brattle Theatre in Boston.

Saccharine

2026-03-22T18:00:00

Brattle Theatre

film

New England premiere of Saccharine at the Brattle Theatre follows Hana, a medical student under pressure to lose weight, as she encounters a provocative new approach to weight loss and its emotional fallout. A sharp, topical drama exploring body image and medical ethics.

Maria Somerville

2026-03-22T20:00:00

Institute of Contemporary Art Boston

art

Solo exhibition by contemporary artist Maria Somerville at ICA Boston. The immersive artworks explore form and perception within the gallery's iconic space, inviting visitors to engage with bold color, texture, and ideas.

The Furious

2026-03-22T20:45:00

Brattle Theatre

film

East Coast premiere of THE FURIOUS, an adrenaline-fueled action film from master stunt coordinator and director Kenji Tanigaki, screening at Brattle Theatre in Boston. A high-octane showcase of daring stunts and cinematic flair that launches the night with kinetic energy.

Ink, Stone, and Silver Light: Aleppo Heritage

2026-03-23T10:00:00

Building 14, Maihaugen Gallery 14N-130

art

An archival-driven exhibition tracing a century of cultural heritage preservation in Aleppo, drawing on AKDC materials and Kamil al-Ghazzi’s historic chronicle. Housed at Maihaugen Gallery in Boston, the show invites visitors to explore Syria’s urban memory and ongoing conservation practice.

The People's Plate

2026-03-23T10:00:00

Science Center Plaza

art

Nine-foot interpretive seder plate sculpture by Michael Mittelman, created with Harvard Hillel, sits in Science Center Plaza to spark conversation about Jewish life, identity and culture. Drawn from student, faculty and alumni stories, the piece invites public reflection on Passover and community on campus.

Flamenco (Council on Aging)

2026-03-24T09:30:00

the Armory is proud to offer a weekly winter market with 71+ local food vendors with the best locally grown and regionally produced foods

theater

Intro to Flamenco dance for adult beginners at The Armory. Learn finger and body movements, embrace the passionate rhythm of Spanish flamenco, and express yourself in a welcoming, beginner-friendly session. Bring water and wear comfortable clothes.

Crafternoons at West Roxbury

2026-03-24T15:00:00

Boston Public Library

art

Miss Annette leads a family-friendly crafting session at West Roxbury Library’s Community Room. Participants upcycle everyday bits—toilet paper rolls, plastic lids, straws—into imaginative art using provided materials. A casual, creative workshop in a welcoming library setting.

Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame Induction (2025 Class)

2026-03-24T20:00:00

Wang Theatre

music

At the Wang Theatre in Boston, a formal induction ceremony honors the 2025 Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame class with live performances and guest speakers, celebrating enduring folk and Americana artistry.

Materials Lab Workshop: Remaking Egyptian Blue Pigment

2026-03-25T10:00:00

Harvard Art Museums

art

Explore Egyptian blue, the first synthetic pigment, in a hands-on Materials Lab Workshop at Harvard Art Museums. Conservator Lisa Barro shares the pigment’s science and history, showcases objects from the collection, and guides you in making your own pigment under expert supervision by Caro.

After Nature Gallery Reception

2026-03-25T17:00:00

1 City Hall Square, Boston

art

Join the gallery reception for After Nature, a solo exhibition by Nicole Duennebier at Boston City Hall. This opening night invites visitors to preview the new body of work that dialogues with nature and urban landscapes inside the city’s historic civic space.

Showing 24 of 138 events