Spiritual & Mindful Events in Boston

Boston-Area Kant Colloquium

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 6:00 AM

Boston University

Lecture

Join scholars at Boston University for the Boston-Area Kant Colloquium, a philosophy talks series exploring Kantian theory and its modern relevance. This academic event features faculty and graduate students presenting rigorous analyses in a collegial setting.

Gallery Talk: 1776: Declaring Independence

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

Massachusetts Historical Society

Lecture

Join a member of the Adams Papers staff for a gallery talk on the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Learn behind-the-scenes stories about independence, view related artifacts, and explore the exhibit with a Q&A session.

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.

Member Tour: Derrick Adams:View Master

Fri, 8 May 2026 · All day

Institute of Contemporary Art Boston

Art

Take a members-only tour at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston highlighting Derrick Adams's View Master. This guided visit offers insight into Adams's multimedia practice and the exhibition's themes as you explore the works with ICA staff.

Soman Chainani: Young World

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 3:00 PM

Brookline Booksmith

Literature

Author Soman Chainani presents Young World at Brookline Booksmith. The evening includes a brief reading and audience Q&A in the cozy bookstore, offering fans insight into his latest world-building and storytelling.

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.

Ray Chen

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 3:30 PM

Symphony Hall

Music

Renowned violinist Ray Chen headlines a program at Symphony Hall in Boston with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, delivering virtuosic classical solos and lush orchestral passages in an elegant, acoustically renowned setting.

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.

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.

Inside Flow Workshops with Rebecca Rasmussen

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 6:00 PM

Down Under School of Yoga

Wellness

An evening Inside Flow workshop led by Rebecca Rasmussen at Down Under School of Yoga in Boston. Step into a rhythm-guided vinyasa that blends breath, beat, and movement for a powerful, energizing practice.

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.

MGH Institute Commencement 2026

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 5:00 AM

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC)

Conference

Celebrate the MGH Institute's 2026 commencement at Boston's BCEC, a formal ceremony where graduates receive diplomas amid dignified regalia. The event features inspiring speakers and a celebratory, city-center atmosphere at a premier convention venue.

Member Exhibitions Insight Tour

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Art

An exclusive members-only tour at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, exploring the Winter/Spring 2026 exhibitions: Photography and the Re-Imagined Self, Picturing Isabella, and Jamie Diamond: Monstra Te Esse Matrem. Enjoy insider insights and a curated peek behind the scenes of these photography-focused shows.

Creative Foundations: Cyanotypes

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 6:30 AM

Peabody Essex Museum

Art

Explore the cyanotype print process at the Peabody Essex Museum. This hands-on session introduces the historical sun-print technique and guides you in creating your own blue-toned photographs in a gallery setting.

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.

Star Maps

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Peabody Essex Museum

Art

Star Maps is a free museum exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum in Boston, spotlighting celestial cartography—from antique star charts to modern astronomical maps. Learn how navigators and scientists used maps to chart the heavens and illuminate our place in the night sky.

Discover Iyengar Yoga: A Free Community Offering

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 2:00 PM

Down Under School of Yoga

Wellness

Join a free two-hour Iyengar yoga session at Down Under School of Yoga in Boston. This introductory community class focuses on alignment and precision, guided by the studio's Iyengar & Align team, in a welcoming atmosphere.

Fundamentals of Stillness: Mindfulness Practices and Yin Yoga with Noel Coakley and Emily Peterson

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 6:30 PM

JP Centre Yoga

Wellness

An evening at JP Centre Yoga pairing an accessible mindfulness introduction with a grounding Yin Yoga flow. Noel Coakley guides breath and attention to steady the nervous system, followed by Emily Peterson guiding a gentle Yin sequence that invites presence, balance, and calm.

Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 9:30 AM

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Music

Renowned pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason performs a refined piano recital at Calderwood Hall in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. This Boston program highlights her lyrical classical artistry and virtuosic technique in an intimate concert setting among celebrated art.

Teachers Hands-On Assisting Lab with Einat Peled-Katz

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 1:00 PM

JP Centre Yoga

Workshop

Join Einat Peled-Katz for a hands-on yoga assisting lab at JP Centre Yoga in Boston. This monthly workshop trains teachers in safe touch, alignment cues, and effective adjustments, helping you refresh manual techniques after Covid-era training in a practical, instructor-led format.

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition

Sun, 10 May 2026 · All day

Boch Center

Art

Experience an immersive exhibition of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel masterpieces at the Boch Center. High-resolution reproductions, close-up fresco detail, and expert commentary illuminate Renaissance art for Boston audiences in a dramatic gallery setting.

Last Day of Classes – Final Course Requirements

Sun, 10 May 2026

Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt)

Conference

MassArt's Boston campus marks the final day of classes (not including review boards). Students should refer to their syllabi for remaining final course requirements as the term wraps up.

Conflicts and Make-up Days for Exams (JD + LLM)

Sun, 10 May 2026

Boston College

Conference

Boston College presents a focused session on conflicts and make-up days for JD and LLM exams, with policy explanations and scheduling guidance. The event helps law students navigate exam conflicts and determine make-up windows in Chestnut Hill.

2026 R&D Reimagined – Advanced Modalities

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 5:00 AM

MassBioHub

Conference

Join MassBio members and industry leaders for a dynamic conference on Advanced Modalities in life sciences on May 11, 2026. Discover breakthrough technologies and services shaping R&D, network with peers, and explore collaborations at MassBioHub in Boston.

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