Fun · Events in Boston

Intermediate Hike: Mt. Moosilauke

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 2:00 AM

Boston University

Wellness

An intermediate outdoor hike led by Boston University, tackling Mt. Moosilauke. Expect a moderate climb, forested trails, and rewarding summit vistas with fellow students and staff.

Virtual Graduate Student Off-Campus Housing Fair

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

Boston College

Community

Explore off-campus housing options for 2026-2027 with rental agencies and property managers. Attend virtual sessions to review pricing, floor plans, and participate in virtual tours—brought to you by Boston College's Office of the Dean of Students.

Baseball vs. Stony Brook

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 10:00 AM

Parsons Field

Sports

Cheer on Northeastern as they host Stony Brook at Friedman Diamond, Parsons Field in Boston. An outdoor college baseball showdown with student crowds, husky spirit, and a lively game-day atmosphere.

Josiah Queen - The Mt. Zion Tour

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

Citizens House of Blues Boston

Music

Josiah Queen headlines The Mt. Zion Tour at Citizens House of Blues Boston. A soulful gospel-inspired live show with powerful vocals and uplifting messages in an iconic urban venue. Expect energetic worship vibes and a memorable night of gospel performance.

The Scratch

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Brighton Music Hall presented by Citizens

Music

A live rock show featuring The Scratch, delivering high-energy alternative rock at Brighton Music Hall in Boston. Presented by Citizens, the evening blends punchy guitar hooks with crowd-friendly anthems at a classic indoor venue.

PURITY RING: PLACE OF MY OWN TOUR

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Paradise Rock Club presented by Citizens

Music

Purity Ring brings its Place Of My Own Tour to Boston's Paradise Rock Club. The duo delivers moody electronic synth-pop with lush production and hypnotic vocals in an intimate venue, blending rock-influenced textures with pop hooks.

Found Magazine 25th Anniversary Tour: Reading with Davy & Peter Rothbart

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

WBUR CitySpace

Literature

Found Magazine marks its 25th anniversary with a live reading by Davy Rothbart and Peter Rothbart at WBUR CitySpace in Boston. Expect intimate stories, found-object anecdotes, and a candid conversation about the magazine's legacy and impact on literary culture.

Shakedown Citi

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

The Middle East Upstairs

Music

Shakedown Citi brings a psychedelic-tinged rock show to the Middle East Upstairs in Boston. A high-energy live set in an intimate room, blending gritty riffs with spacey textures.

Comedy Gold w/ host Zach Stewart

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 3:15 PM

The Comedy Studio

Comedy

An evening of sharp stand-up at The Comedy Studio in Boston as Comedy Gold returns with host Zach Stewart. This 18+ show requires a 2-item minimum and recommends arriving early to secure seating. A lively, intimate venue for fans of punchy jokes and crowd work.

Donnell Rawlings

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

The Wilbur Theatre

Comedy

Donnell Rawlings brings his sharp stand-up to The Wilbur Theatre in Boston on May 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM for a high-energy evening of observational humor and crowd work. A classic late-night comedy experience in a historic venue.

Stillwater

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

Haymarket Lounge at City Winery Boston

Music

Stillwater, a bluegrass sextet formed in 2023, brings modern renditions of traditional folk and bluegrass with improvisational jamgrass flair to City Winery Boston's Haymarket Lounge on May 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Expect tight ensemble playing across guitar, mandolin, fiddle, bass, dobro and banjo in an intimate, roots-driven evening.

The Winehouse Project

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

City Winery Boston — Main Stage

Music

City Winery Boston presents The Winehouse Project, an authentic tribute show to Amy Winehouse that recreates her Back to Black era and Lioness: Hidden Treasures performances. Expect soulful vocals, lush arrangements, and a nostalgic night of classic hits performed live on the Main Stage.

The Price Is Right Live - On Stage

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

The Chevalier Theatre

Theater

A live, on-stage version of the iconic TV game show The Price Is Right, featuring audience participation, buzzer sounds, and prize giveaways. This high-energy theater production comes to Chevalier Theatre in Medford, MA on May 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM, offering family-friendly entertainment for fans of all ages.

Your Own Private Bookstore Night

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Porter Square Books

Literature

Experience a private bookstore night at Porter Square Books in Boston. Browse with a friend in a quiet, bookshop setting, with a few booksellers on hand to help you discover favorites. A unique literary outing that makes shopping for books feel like a personal party.

The Tuneabomber

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

The Rockwell

Music

The Tuneabomber returns for a second show at The Rockwell after strong demand, delivering an electrifying electronic set that drives the room with pulsing synths and tight percussion. A high-energy nightlife night perfect for dancing and discovering cutting-edge sounds in an intimate club atmosphere.

Sugar Sammy

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Laugh Boston

Comedy

Join Sugar Sammy for a night of sharp, high-energy stand-up at Laugh Boston. This live comedy show brings the acclaimed international comic to an intimate club setting in downtown Boston, delivering bilingual humor, crowd work, and unforgettable punchlines.

Gary Louris

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Club Passim

Music

Gary Louris headlines Club Passim in Boston, delivering country-tinged singer-songwriter songs in an intimate, up-close venue. Expect melodic storytelling, warm guitar textures, and a night of classic Americana from a longtime frontman of The Jayhawks.

Wub Zero with Honeycomb Live Band, Delish & SoBe

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 4:00 PM

Sonia (The Middle East)

Music

Electronic night headlined by Wub Zero featuring Chris Karns & Honeycomb with a Honeycomb Live Band, Delish, and SoBe at Sonia. Doors at 8 PM for an 18+ show; advance tickets from $20 with day-of pricing around $25 (fees may apply, listed as $27). Indoor venue in Cambridge; no vaping inside.

The Late Night with Ethan Cannon

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 5:30 PM

The Comedy Studio

Comedy

Laugh the night away at The Late Night with host Ethan Cannon, a sharp stand-up set at The Comedy Studio in Boston. 18+ show with a 2-item minimum; expect brisk, grown-up humor and punchy crowd-work in an intimate venue.

Nervous System Reset: Somatic & Restorative Yoga with Reiki & Sound

Fri, 8 May 2026

Summer Street Wellness

Wellness

Join a calming session at Summer Street Wellness in Boston for nervous-system reset through somatic and restorative yoga, complemented by Reiki and sound. This workshop invites mindful movement, breathwork, and gentle energy work to soothe stress and balance the nervous system.

Barns & Blooms Half Marathon

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 4:00 AM

Garage B

Sports

The Barns & Blooms Half Marathon in the Boston area kicks off at 8:00 AM on May 9. A scenic road race winding through urban and suburban landscapes with supportive crews along the course, inviting serious runners and weekend enthusiasts alike.

PorchFest 2026

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre

Festival

PorchFest 2026 brings live porch-side performances across Somerville, with local musicians turning porches, yards, and driveways into intimate outdoor stages. A casual, family-friendly festival that invites neighbors to park-hop and enjoy free, accessible music in a charming residential setting near Boston.

Dog Licensing and Low-Cost Rabies Clinic – Jamaica Plain

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 6:00 AM

City Hall Plaza

Community

City of Boston hosts a dog-licensing clinic with low-cost rabies vaccines at Curtis Hall in Jamaica Plain. Get your dog licensed and vaccinated on-site with BCYF staff, a convenient service for local owners to stay compliant and keep pets healthy.

This I Believe Sunday

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

Boston University

Literature

This I Believe Sunday at Boston University offers a literature reading of personal essays and reflections on core beliefs through live readings and audience discussion. A welcoming campus gathering for BU students and the public on Sunday morning.

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