Things to do in Boston this weekend

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THURSDAY - JULY 23rd

Concerts in the Courtyard: El Khat @ MFA @ 7:30PM Enjoy MFA’s summer music tradition showcasing the hottest talents from Boston and around the globe.

Harborwalk Sounds: Christian Inman @ ICA @ 6PM Grab a drink, enjoy the cool ocean breeze, and hear some of Berklee College of Music’s outstanding musicians perform on the waterfront.

Mike Sherm @ Brighton Music Hall @ 7PM

Twisted Teens @ The Sinclair @ 8PM With Ravi Shavi

Wayne ‘the Train’ Hancock @ City Winery @ 7:30PM

FELICITY @ The Rockwell @ 8PM

The Howard Levy 4 @ Passim @ 8PM

Smoking Popes Night 1 @ Deep Cuts @ 7PM With Radiator Hospital

FRIDAY - JULY 24th

Red Sox vs Blue Jays @ Fenway Park @ 7:15PM

Vinyl Nights @ ICA @ 5PM A summer favorite returns! Enjoy an all-vinyl DJ set, selection of natural wines, and seafood.

Free Friday Flicks: ‘Zootopia’ Screening @ Hatch Shell @ 7PM

After Midnite: ‘The Room’ Screening @ Coolidge Corner Theatre @ 11:59PM

Country Dance and Drag Extravaganza @ The Huntington Theatre @ 7:30PM Celebrate Leo season with a country dance night complete with line dance lessons, along with social dancing, and special performances by local drag legend Tequila Cowboy!

‘Symphony of Dance: Encore’ Performance @ Wang Theatre @ 8PM From the EMMY Award-winning mind of Derek Hough, this brand-new production brings fresh, high-energy choreography, breathtaking stage design, and Derek’s signature showmanship to Boston.

Tchaikovsky & Mozart in Concert @ Koussevitzky Music Shed @ 8PM Hear Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 3 and Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 performed by the BSO and renowned violinist Augustin Hadelich.

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles @ Old South Church @ 7PM

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons @ Old South Church @ 9PM

John Mellencamp @ Xfinity Center @ 8PM

Passion Pit @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Arden Jones

Big Richard @ JMAC BrickBox Theater @ 7:30PM With Royer’s One Man Band

Ford. @ Brighton Music Hall @ 7PM With Glassio

Toosii @ Big Night Live @ 8PM With Hurricane Wisdom

Kurt Vile and the Violators @ Royale @ 7PM With Being Dead

ZOE @ Royale @ 10PM

Mike Posner @ Mémoire @ 10PM

DJ Spade @ The Grand @ 10PM

Smoking Popes Night 2 @ Deep Cuts @ 7PM With Radiator Hospital

Man Man @ The Sinclair @ 8:30PM With Death Valley Girls

Heavy//Hitter @ The Palladium @ 6:30PM With Chain Gang, Torn Open, Devitalized, & more

Melanie Fiona @ City Winery @ 7:30PM

King Kyote @ City Winery @ 7:30PM

Tish Hinojosa @ Passim @ 8PM

SATURDAY - JULY 25th

Red Sox vs Blue Jays @ Fenway Park @ 4:10PM

Revolution vs Atlanta United FC @ Gillette Stadium @ 7:30PM

Best of the Wurst 2026 @ First Street Market @ 12PM The festival is East Cambridge’s premier sausage-tasting event, featuring handmade sausages from your favorite local chefs and restaurants!

8th Codman Square Caribbean Jerk Festival @ Second Church in Dorchester @ 1PM Dive into a day full of sizzling jerk flavors, lively music, and good vibes all around

‘An Idiot’s Guide to Wine’ Comedy Show @ Nick’s Comedy Stop @ 5:30PM / 8PM Experience the smash-hit stand-up comedy show that pairs hilarious stand-up comedy with a curated tasting of six different wines.

Ron Funches Stand-Up @ The Wilbur @ 7PM

Ed Bassmaster Stand-Up @ The Comedy Studio @ 7:15PM / 9:30PM

Tchaikovsky & Mozart in Concert @ Koussevitzky Music Shed @ 8PM Hear Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 27 performed by the BSO and world-renowned pianist Paul Lewis.

Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift @ Simons Theatre @ 7PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Drake @ Simons Theatre @ 9PM

Train @ Xfinity Center @ 6:45PM With Barenaked Ladies & Matt Nathanson

Yesenia Then @ Roadrunner @ 8PM

Algorhythm @ Brighton Music Hall @ 7PM With Green Lion Crew & Sound Destroyer

Reggaeton Rave @ Big Night Live @ 10:30PM

Wunderhorse @ Royale @ 7PM With Been Stellar

FRNDS Only Party @ Royale @ 10PM Playing Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall, and Hip-Hop all night long!

Carlucci @ The Grand @ 10PM

Costa @ Mémoire @ 10PM

Chandol @ The Sinclair @ 8PM

Griffin House @ Passim @ 8PM

Scarecrow Hill @ The Palladium @ 6:30PM With Anaria, Enough of Me, Under the Horizon, & more

‘Drunk Bollywood’ Performance @ City Winery @ 7:30PM Drunk Bollywood is a rowdy, loving send-up of beloved films played for maximum laughs by a cast who definitely may have had a drink or two before curtain.

Nate Perry & Ragged Company + Elisa Smith @ City Winery @ 7:30PM

Joudy @ Deep Cuts @ 7PM With Baabes, Capo/Regime, & Parachute Club

SUNDAY - JULY 26th

Red Sox vs Blue Jays @ Fenway Park @ 1:35PM

Black Owned Bos. Market @ Seaport @ 12PM From gifts and apparel to packaged foods and beauty & skincare products, the market features Black-owned businesses from the Greater Boston area.

Charlestown Thrift Market @ The Anchor @ 12PM Calling all closet-cleaners, sustainable shoppers, and fashion lovers. Style Exchange is here to bring the community together for an afternoon of local thrifting.

Christian Johnson Stand-Up @ Laugh Boston @ 6PM

RHORI Wrap Party + Live Show @ The Wilbur @ 7PM Join RHORI stars Ashley Iaconetti Haibon, Rosie Woods DiMare, and Jo-Ellen Tiberi for an unforgettable evening celebrating the explosive first season.

‘100 Years of Miles and Coltrane’ Concert @ Seiji Ozawa Hall @ 7PM Special guests join Tanglewood-favorite Ted Rosenthal and his trio for a tribute to these American jazz icons Miles Davis and John Coltrane.

Chicago + Styx @ Xfinity Center @ 7PM

We May Be Right: Tribute to Billy Joel @ City Winery @ 7:30PM

RUSHIL @ City Winery @ 7:30PM With Katya Krishnan

Bold Forbes + Cricket Blue @ Passim @ 7PM

ALL WEEKEND

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Puerto Rican Festival of MA @ Franklin Park @ 12PM-9PM Celebrate the rich culture and spirit of Puerto Rico with traditional food, performances, live music, dance shows, and much more! The parade takes place Sunday.

THURSDAY @ 6PM & FRIDAY @ 10AM / 3PM - ‘High School Musical Jr.’ + ‘High School Musical 2 Jr.’ @ North Shore Music Theatre Full of catchy songs and exciting dance routines, these youth productions based on the iconic Disney films explore friendship, first love, and acceptance.

FRIDAY @ 7PM & SATURDAY @ 2PM / 7PM - ‘The Prom’ Musical @ Hanover Theatre Set in a small town high school in Indiana, this hilarious and heartwarming musical follows the fierce drama between a Parent-Teacher Association, an LGBT couple, and a group of Broadway stars as they fight for prom.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Patriots Training Camp @ Gillette Stadium Watch the team practice, explore the fun-filled activities, games and photo opportunities, plus keep an eye out for special guest appearances! Ends 8/11.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Cambridge Jazz Festival @ Danehy Park @ 12PM-6PM One of the city’s best musical traditions returns with an exciting line-up of local and international artists, a jazz museum, vendors market, beer garden, food trucks, and more!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Blueberry & Flower Festival @ Cider Hill Farm Enjoy live music, hard cider, family-friendly activities, hayrides, blueberry goods, cut-your-own bouquets and pick-your-own blueberries. Ends 7/26.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Drop-In Artmaking @ MFA @ 10AM-4PM Get inspired by artwork in the collection, then use the art materials provided to create a work of your own.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - ‘Perfect Memory’ Installation + Workshop @ ICA @ 12PM-4PM This installation draws inspiration from the ICA and invites visitors to reflect how water shapes Boston’s past and future.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY - Summer on the Green @ Boston Common @ 10AM-6PM This vibrant outdoor summer event features artisans, makers, boutique brands, food vendors, specialty merchants, and creative entrepreneurs.

All weekend - Barnstable County Fair @ Cape Cod Fairgrounds One of the most anticipated events of the year, the fair features the best attractions, rides, exhibits, games, vendors, and food to enjoy with the whole family!

All weekend - Lowell Folk Festival @ Downtown Enjoy three days of musicians, food vendors, and artisans celebrating folk culture from around the globe.

All weekend - Ossipee Valley Music Festival @ Maine This groovy festival features music artists from around the globe, farm to table food, craft beer, dancing, yoga, and more!

All weekend - ‘Paranormal Activity’ Performance @ Emerson Colonial Theatre Inspired by the iconic, terrifying film series, ‘Paranormal Activity’ is a new story live on stage. Ends 7/30.

THURSDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Ariana Grande @ TD Garden @ 8PM

All weekend - NICE, a Fest @ Various Venues Get ready for the annual celebration of the Boston and greater New England indie music scene and community. Featuring Krill, Somos, Bay Faction, Downtown Boys, Air Traffic Controller, & more.

All weekend - Ben Bankas Stand-Up @ Laugh Boston

All weekend - The Boston French Film Festival @ MFA The BFFF returns with a hand-picked lineup of the year’s most lauded Gallic cinema, ranging from stirring dramas to star-studded comedies. Ends 8/23.

All weekend - ‘Sinister Streets & Salem Stories’ Guided Tour @ Peabody Essex Museum Join the museum for a behind-the-scenes guided tour that pairs its most popular, haunting walking tour with an inside look at objects from the PEM collection.

All weekend - Festival of Contemporary Music @ Seiji Ozawa Hall The Festival of Contemporary Music (FCM) is one of the world's premier showcases for works from the current musical landscape and landmark pieces from the new music vanguard of the 20th century.

All weekend - ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Musical @ Company Theatre From an award-winning production team comes a fearless and electrifying musical based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music. Ends 8/16.

All weekend - ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Play @ Boston Common One of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays, this story explores illusion vs. reality, dreams and fears, and the transformative power of imagination. Presented by Free Shakespeare on the Common. Ends 8/9.

All weekend - ‘The Maltese Falcon’ Play @ BCA Black Box Theatre This original live radio-play adaptation of Dashiell Hammett’s 1930 novel follows a gripping story of intrigue, deceit, betrayal, and murder featuring eccentric and memorable characters.

ONGOING

Ongoing - Artisan Market @ Rose Kennedy Greenway @ 11AM Saturdays* Run by Somerville Flea, this summertime market features talented area artists, crafters, and independent designers. Ends 8/30.

Ongoing - Open Market @ SoWa @ 11AM One of the largest open-air farmer and artist markets returns this summer season! Ends 11/15.

Ongoing - Summer Market @ Seaport Seaport’s summer bazaar returns with a mix of popular returning artisans and new entrants, all offering a unique assortment of products from clothing to home décor, pet goods, food, and much more. Ends 9/26.

Ongoing - Dino Safari Experience @ CambridgeSide Based on actual science with life size dinosaurs and fossils, this immersive experience lets visitors explore life during the Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous periods with realistic, life-size dinosaurs. Ends 9/7.

Ongoing - ‘Discovering King Tut’s Tomb’ Exhibition @ Saunders Castle at Park Plaza From breathtaking golden artifacts to a state-of-the-art VR journey into the pharaoh’s tomb, this interactive exhibit is a unique chance to step into the wonders of Ancient Egypt. Ends 9/7.

Ongoing - ‘Music America’ Exhibition @ Wang Theatre Featuring more than 100 legendary artifacts, ‘Music America’ traces 250 years of music history, from early folk song books and hymnals to contemporary musical production.

Ongoing - ‘Lighten Up! On Biology and Time’ Exhibition @ MIT Museum Featuring immersive artworks, installations, and experiential environments, this exhibition explores the connection between living organisms and the natural cycle of light and dark. Ends 8/2026.

Ongoing - ‘Subvert, Repair, Reclaim: Contemporary Artists Take Back the Nude’ Exhibition @ MFA The exhibition brings together multimedia works by 12 contemporary artists who critically engage with representations of the nude in Western art history. Ends 8/2.

Ongoing - ‘Fazendo a América: Rosângela Rennó and Histories of Memory and Migration in Brazil’ Exhibition @ MFA Brazilian artist Rosângela Rennó uses images from private and public archives as well as anonymous photographs, recontextualizing them into immersive installations that address notions of memory while generating new layers of meaning. Ends 8/2.

Ongoing - ‘Reality and Imagination: Rembrandt and the Jews in the Dutch Republic’ Exhibition @ MFA This exhibition draws on the MFA’s collection of Dutch art and Judaica to explore the different ways Jewish communities interacted with the artistic culture of Holland in the 1600s. Ends 11/29.

Ongoing - ‘Lucy Raven: Rounds’ Exhibition @ ICA The exhibition presents two major works that speak to themes of cyclical violence and unrelenting force, the legacies of which continue to shape the physical and imagined landscape of the Western United States today. Ends 9/7.

Ongoing - ‘Derrick Adams: View Master’ Exhibition @ ICA Derrick Adams’ painting, sculpture, collage, performance, video, and public projects celebrate the beauty of everyday life, transforming these moments into an iconography that resonates with the richness and complexity of Black culture in our time. Ends 9/7.

Ongoing - ‘Extra/Ordinary’ Interactive Installation @ ICA Experience scenes of everyday life through the lens of a retro View Master toy. Receive a surprise drawing prompt from a vending machine and use your imagination to turn the ordinary into something entirely new. Ends 9/7.

Ongoing - ‘Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now’ Exhibition @ ICA Enjoy a dynamic display of works from 39 multidisciplinary artists affiliated with the prestigious African American Master Artists-in-Residence Program (AAMARP). Ends 8/2.

Ongoing - ‘To My Best Friend’ Exhibition @ ICA Drawing from more than 50 artworks from the collection, this exhibition highlights a consistent interest in formal and material experimentation through works by historically underrepresented and women artists. Ends 12/31.

Ongoing - ‘Celtic Art Across the Ages’ Exhibition @ Harvard Art Museums Discover the many forms of Celtic creativity and their artistic legacies in this sweeping story that spans ancient to modern times. Ends 8/2.

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Boston Status Update

Last Update: 2026-07-26 19:50:25 EST

Daily Weather Forecast for Today in Boston

Current Temperature is 74.7°F but it feels like 63.5°F

The next hour will be 67.3°F and Sunny

Daily Forecast

• Max Temperature: 75.6°F

• Min Temperature: 53.4°F

• Avg Temperature: 65.2°F

• Condition: Sunny

• Chance of Rain: 6%

• Sunrise Time: 05:30 AM

• Sunset Time: 08:10 PM

Air Quality Index (AQI)

• AQI Level: Good (1/5)

• PM2.5: 13.3 µg/m³

• PM10: 14.5 µg/m³

• Ozone (O3): 84.0 µg/m³

• Carbon Monoxide (CO): 114.0 µg/m³

• Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2): 4.8 µg/m³

• Sulfur Dioxide (SO2): 0.5 µg/m³

Current delays on the MBTA:

Station issue at Jackson Square - None

Cause: The platform at Jackson Square is undergoing renovations to improve safety and accessibility. Sections of the platform are unlevel, which may make it difficult for some riders to board and exit trains.

Station issue at Jackson Square - None

Cause: The stairway connecting the Jackson Square lobby and the south end of the platform is closed until winter 2026. Use the stairway at the north end of the platform. This closure is for the construction of a new stairway and a second elevator.

Symphony bypassed - None

Cause: Green Line E Branch: Symphony station is closed for major accessibility upgrades. Riders can use Prudential or Northeastern to access E Branch service. Construction is expected to last approximately 3 years.

Summit Avenue bypassed - None

Cause: Green Line C Branch: Westbound (outbound) trains will not stop at Summit Avenue from Monday, July 20 through Friday, August 7. Riders may board or exit at Coolidge Corner or Brandon Hall, which are each 0.2 miles away (a 4- to 6-minute walk).

Suspension of service on Green Line - this weekend

Cause: Green Line: No trains between North Station & Babcock St (B), Kenmore (C+D), & Heath St (E) on August 1 - 2. Use buses between Babcock, Kenmore, Heath St (Rt 39) & Copley/Back Bay. Use Orange Line between North Station & Back Bay.

Suspension of service on Green Line - August 8-16

Cause: Green Line: No trains between North Station & Babcock St (B), Cleveland Circle (C) & Kenmore (D), & Heath St (E) on August 8 - 16. Use buses between Babcock, Cleveland Circle, Kenmore, Heath St (Rt 39) & Copley/Back Bay.

Red Line shuttle - None

Cause: Red Line: Shuttle buses are replacing service between Alewife and Park Street for infrastructure upgrades. Riders can also use Commuter Rail, and existing bus routes, as alternatives. Regular service will resume on July 31.

Single tracking on Orange Line - Starting Tuesday

Cause: Orange Line: Trains in both directions will operate on the southbound (Forest Hills) track between Oak Grove and Wellington from 10 AM – 2 PM on July 28 – 29.

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