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Harvard Art Museums at Night
95/100
Free evening at Harvard Art Museums with special exhibition and food.
- 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Free Art & Museum Events
2026-05-26 → 2026-06-04 · 150 entries
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Free Thursdays at the ICA
95/100
Free Thursday nights at the ICA with contemporary art exhibitions.
- 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Tourmaline
95/100
Artist and filmmaker Tourmaline discusses her new book at Arts at the Armory, a must-see for art lovers.
- 7:00 pm–9:30 pm
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Ena Kantardžić and Sylvie Mayer: I promise, mute body
95/100
Free closing reception and artist talk for a contemporary art residency, ideal for art lovers.
- 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
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Chance Meeting - a conversation with the artists of Happenstance
95/100
Free artist conversation at a gallery, directly engaging with contemporary art.
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
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Exhibit Open Hours with the Curator
95/100
Free exhibit open hours with the curator, directly engaging with new art exhibitions.
- 4:00 pm
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Newton Open Studios – a City-wide Event.
95/100
Newton Open Studios is a citywide free art event with 110+ artists open to the public.
- 11:00 am
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Opening Reception: Wandering the City
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Free opening reception for a solo art show at a respected gallery.
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
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KINTSUGI Pottery Workshop & Matcha
95/100
Kintsugi pottery workshop embracing imperfection, a unique art experience.
- 11:00 am–12:30 pm
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TQNC Queer Art Market
95/100
Queer art market featuring 30+ local queer artists and community groups.
- 12:30 pm
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Crafting Civic Practice: An Evening Exploring the Artist-in-Residence Program at the City of Boston
95/100
Evening exploring the artist-in-residence program at the City of Boston is a free, highly relevant talk for art lovers.
- 6:00 pm
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Monthly Figure Drawing at Art Lounge in Arlington.
95/100
Monthly figure drawing session with live model is a highly relevant art experience for a fee.
- 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
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Free First Thursdays at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
95/100
Free admission to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum with art making and community conversation.
- 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
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Free Thursdays at the ICA
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Free admission to the Institute of Contemporary Art every Thursday night.
- 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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SOLD OUT Art Contemplation Workshop with Cécile Ganne
90/100
Art contemplation workshop with an artist before her exhibit launch, ideal for art lovers.
- 5:00 pm–5:45 pm
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Coolidge @ The Speedway 2026
90/100
Free outdoor summer movie series curated by Coolidge, perfect for art lovers.
- 7:30 pm–11:00 pm
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Boston Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty
90/100
World-class ballet performance of The Sleeping Beauty, a must-see for art lovers.
- 7:30 pm–3:30 pm
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Boston Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty
90/100
Boston Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty, iconic and visually stunning.
- 7:30 pm–1:30 pm
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Drawing Together
90/100
Free observational sketching in museum galleries with supplies provided.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
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Queer Historical House Tour: Charlie Gibson’s Queer Boston
90/100
Queer historical house tour at Gibson House Museum, blending art, history, and LGBTQ+ culture.
- 6:00 pm
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Gallery Performance: Celtic Art Across the Ages
90/100
Free gallery performance of Celtic art at Harvard Art Museums, perfect for art lovers.
- 1:00 pm–1:30 pm
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Artist Demonstration with Sergio Roffo
90/100
Free live painting demonstration by a Guild artist, perfect for art lovers.
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
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Double Take: Skate, Paint, Imaginate - Graffiti/Street Artists-in-Residence Launch Party with Charles River Conservancy
90/100
Free launch party for graffiti artists-in-residence at a skatepark is a vibrant visual art event.
- 12:00 pm
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Linocut Printmaking Workshop! 🌟
90/100
Hands-on linocut printmaking workshop, perfect for art lovers.
- 11:00 am
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Creative Drawing & Painting
90/100
Creative drawing and painting session with all materials included.
- 12:30 pm–2:30 pm
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Spring Workshop: Watercolor Close-Up Flowers
90/100
Watercolor close-up flowers workshop, a hands-on painting class.
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
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Figure Drawing
90/100
Weekly figure drawing with a live model, a classic art practice open to all levels.
- 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
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Japanese Paper Marbling (Burlington)
90/100
Traditional Japanese paper marbling workshop is a hands-on art experience for a fee.
- 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
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Beginner Watercolor
90/100
Beginner watercolor workshop is a direct hands-on art experience for a fee.
- 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
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GroundBeat Concert Series at the Hatch Shell
90/100
Free riverfront concert series showcasing local music.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
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Spring Class: Acrylics: Exploration of Color Theory
90/100
Acrylics color theory class, directly appeals to art lovers.
- 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
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Prudential Center's Berklee Summer in the City Concert Series
90/100
Free outdoor concert series featuring Berklee artists at Prudential Center.
- 12:00 pm
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25th Anniversary! SHREK • Free!
85/100
Free screening of Shrek at Brattle Theatre is a great free film event.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
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Solo Violin baroque lunch concert
85/100
Free solo baroque violin concert at King's Chapel, perfect for art lovers.
- 12:15 pm
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Photographer Critique: Chiaroscuro
85/100
Photography critique session on chiaroscuro, directly appeals to art lovers.
- 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
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Spring Class: Acrylics: Exploration of Color Theory
85/100
Acrylics color theory class directly teaches painting skills for art lovers.
- 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
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Jacob Collier
85/100
Jacob Collier's Boston Pops debut is a major musical event for art lovers.
- 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
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Open Studio @ Sprout Studios
85/100
Free open studio event to explore local artists' workspaces.
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
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Japanese Paper Marbling
85/100
Traditional Japanese paper marbling workshop for hands-on art.
- 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
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Brush and Bloom at Minton Stable
85/100
Guided painting in a community garden for nature-inspired art.
- 6:30 pm
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The Long Legacy: The Cost and Continuance of Indigenous Resistance
85/100
Free panel on Indigenous resistance at the Boston Public Library, perfect for art lovers interested in cultural history.
- 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
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A Jazz Evening with Jacques Schwarz-Bart
85/100
Jazz trio launch at the French Library, a free cultural performance for music and art lovers.
- 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
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Thursday Long Pose
85/100
Life drawing session open to all levels, a classic free art practice opportunity.
- 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
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Concert IV: Lydian String Quartet presents Beethoven+
85/100
Lydian String Quartet performing Beethoven at Goethe-Institut, a free classical music concert.
- 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
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Caleb Cain Marcus| A Thousand Rectangles: On Design and the Expression of Art
85/100
Photography exhibition at Griffin Museum, free and focused on visual art.
- 12:00 pm
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Share Your Own Revolutionary Ideas: A Comics Zine-making Workshop
85/100
Free hands-on zine-making workshop for teens and adults led by a local comics creator.
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
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The Face as Canvas: MassQing workshop with Daniel Callahan
85/100
Free interactive MassQing workshop exploring face as canvas with artist Daniel Callahan.
- 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
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AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
85/100
Free family-friendly AAPI Heritage Month celebration with local artists, vendors, and live performances.
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
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New England Legacies: the Boston Six Reimagined
85/100
Free concert reimagining the Boston Six, a classical music event for art lovers.
- 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
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Watercolor Painting Workshop #1: LoPresti Park
85/100
Free watercolor painting workshop in a park, perfect for art lovers.
- 10:00 am
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Workshop in the Patio: Visible Mending with Cathy Karp of CK Revive
85/100
Free visible mending workshop perfect for art lovers seeking hands-on creative experiences.
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
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Boston Artist Resource Fair
85/100
Free Artist Resource Fair at City Hall connects artists with resources and community.
- 12:00 pm
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History of Boston Through Paintings | Art Tour | Saturdays 12 - 1 :30pm
85/100
Free art tour exploring Boston's history through paintings at a hidden gallery.
- 12:00 pm
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HOMEBODY: Portraits and Performances of Belonging in Body & Place
85/100
Performance and photographic installation exploring belonging through dance.
- 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
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Watercolor Painting Workshop #2: Christopher Columbus Park
85/100
Free watercolor painting workshop in a park, perfect for artists.
- 10:00 am
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Sunday Morning Month Long Pose
85/100
Long-pose figure drawing session open to all mediums.
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
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SoWa Open Market
85/100
Large open-air market with artists and farmers, a must for art lovers.
- 11:00 am
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Freedom Within | Mindful Experience with Watercolor
85/100
Mindful watercolor meditation experience at an art gallery.
- 12:00 pm
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13th Curated Vintage Market @ Bow Market
85/100
Large curated vintage market with 80+ vendors at Bow Market.
- 12:00 pm
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Wetland— On Black Poetics and Water presented by Porsha Olayiwola
85/100
Choreolecture on Black poetics and water by poet Porsha Olayiwola.
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
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Beginner Crochet - Drink Koozie (Burlington)
85/100
Beginner crochet class to make a drink koozie, a craft workshop.
- 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
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Modern Calligraphy for Beginners at High St Place
85/100
Modern calligraphy workshop at a food hall, creative and low-cost.
- 6:30 pm–8:00 pm
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All She Wrote Books Presents: THE SECRET WORLD OF BRIAR ROSE Launch Event
85/100
Book launch event with authors discussing a debut novel, free and literary.
- 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
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Picture + Panel: Queer Health
85/100
Free panel on queer health and medical autonomy, part of a monthly art series.
- 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
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ENZO: North American premiere @ Belmont World Film's 24th International Film Series
85/100
North American premiere of a film in an international series, a rare cinematic event.
- 7:00 pm–9:30 pm
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Pride Kick-Off
85/100
Pride flag raising and resource fair, a vibrant community celebration.
- 12:00 pm
68
Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator (Main)
85/100
Free Adobe Illustrator class, a valuable digital art skill.
- 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
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Mosaic Workshop - Cut + Create Your Own Picture Frame or Coaster Set
85/100
Mosaic workshop to create a picture frame or coaster set, a hands-on craft.
- 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
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Elbow Room: Long Pose Sessions
85/100
Long pose figure drawing session, a relaxed art practice.
- 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
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Drag Story Time (O'Neill)
85/100
Drag story time kicking off Pride Month, a fabulous inclusive performance.
- 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
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Performance: Stephen Marotto, Freya Downey, and Aaron Michael Smith
85/100
Performance of contemporary compositions by experimental musicians.
- 7:30 pm–10:00 pm
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Seaport Sketch
85/100
Free biweekly sketching event directly engages art lovers in a creative social setting.
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
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Abstract Pet Portrait
85/100
Abstract pet portrait workshop is a creative art activity for a fee.
- 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
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Chinese Knots Workshop
85/100
Free Chinese knots workshop is a hands-on traditional craft for art lovers.
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
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Pottery-Making and Painting for Beginners - South Boston - Pottery Class in Boston | Classpop!™
85/100
Pottery-making and painting class is a hands-on art workshop for a fee.
- 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
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Introduction to Pottery for All Ages - South Boston - Pottery Class in Boston | Classpop!™
85/100
Introduction to pottery class is a hands-on art workshop for a fee.
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
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Introduction to Pottery for All Ages - Back Bay - Pottery Class in Boston | Classpop!™
85/100
Introduction to pottery class is a hands-on art workshop for a fee.
- 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
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Expressive Pottery Painting - Pottery Class in Boston | Classpop!™
85/100
Expressive pottery painting class is a hands-on art workshop for a fee.
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
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First Wednesdays
85/100
Free museum admission on first Wednesday, perfect for art lovers.
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
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Patchwork Pot Holders Workshop
85/100
Patchwork potholder workshop, hands-on quilting art.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
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Free Swing Dance and Lesson
85/100
Free swing dance lesson and social dancing, perfect for performing arts lovers.
- 8:00 pm–11:00 pm
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St. Vincent
85/100
St. Vincent performing reimagined songs from her Grammy-winning catalog at Symphony Hall.
- 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
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H2O SOS: Water Warning | Opening Performance by Lani Asunción
85/100
Opening performance and solo exhibition by Lani Asunción at Boston City Hall.
- 5:00 pm
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Juneteenth Celebration
85/100
Free Juneteenth celebration with community and culture in a garden setting.
- 7:30 pm
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Downtown Boston Arts Market
85/100
Free outdoor arts market in Downtown Crossing, perfect for browsing local art.
- 11:00 am
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Spring Class: Intro to Slab Handbuilding
80/100
Intro to slab handbuilding is a hands-on ceramics class for art lovers.
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
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Seaport Sketch
80/100
Seaport Sketch is a free, recurring drawing event for art lovers.
- 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
90
Hand Building Pottery (Burlington)
80/100
Hand building pottery workshop is a hands-on art class.
- 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
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Theory of Painting and Drawing
80/100
Drawing and painting class for skill-building, directly appeals to art lovers.
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
92
Black Swan: A New Dance Thriller
80/100
New dance thriller at A.R.T., a major theatrical production appealing to art lovers.
- 12:00 pm
93
DOYLE x Winterthur Symposium
80/100
Symposium on American arts at the nation's 250th anniversary, highly relevant.
- 3:00 pm–7:00 pm
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Tuesday Night Session
80/100
Weekly figure drawing from a live model, directly appeals to art lovers.
- 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
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Intro to Kintsugi (Japanese pottery repair)
80/100
Kintsugi workshop teaches the beautiful Japanese art of repairing pottery with gold.
- 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
96
Lydian String Quartet: An Open Rehearsal
80/100
Open rehearsal by the award-winning Lydian String Quartet is a free classical music experience.
- 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
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Wildcard Wednesdays: Gesture Drawing WORKSHOP w/ Mae
80/100
Gesture drawing workshop with a local artist, free and hands-on.
- 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
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Art Clinic: Pocket Altars
80/100
Hand-sewing pocket altar workshop for creative healing.
- 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
100
Performance: MINK Duo (ft. Syd Lane) and Laura Caridad Avila
80/100
Experimental music performance with trumpet, trombone, and electronics at UVA's Overlook Gallery.
- 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
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City Cinderella: A Bridgerton Ball
80/100
Bridgerton-themed drag ball at Huntington Theatre, a fabulous performing arts spectacle.
- 7:30 pm–10:00 pm
102
Photosynthesis XXI
80/100
Annual student photography collaboration exhibition, free and art-focused.
- 12:00 pm
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Cassidy Thurber | I Want the Sun to Shine Down on You
80/100
Scholarship winner photography exhibition, free and showcases emerging art.
- 12:00 pm
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Celestial Circus Dance Odyssey by The Basement Project
80/100
Immersive circus dance odyssey with over 35 artists, a multidisciplinary performance.
- 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
105
Deep Cuts
80/100
Free concert of overlooked classical gems, perfect for music-loving art enthusiasts.
- 7:00 pm–8:30 pm
106
The X-tet: Sounds from Turkey & The Ottoman Empire
80/100
World premiere of a Turkish commission, a unique musical performance.
- 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
107
CONCERT - Crossroads of Sound: Music from All Sides of the Mediterranean
80/100
Free concert of Mediterranean, Balkan & Middle Eastern music, a cultural art experience.
- 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
108
Stamp Making and Block Printing
80/100
Free stamp making and block printing workshop, hands-on printmaking for art lovers.
- 2:00 pm
109
Theory of Painting and Drawing
80/100
Free in-person drawing and painting class, directly developing artistic skills.
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
110
Art Exhibition | The Hidden Art Gallery The Hidden Art Gallery $10/2 Memorial Weekend
80/100
Low-cost art exhibition at a gallery, directly showcasing visual art.
- 10:00 am
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Kindness Rocks! Indigenous Stories & Painting Stones
80/100
Free stone-painting with Indigenous stories is a hands-on art activity for all ages.
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
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Rainbow Collage Workshop (for kids age 4+)
80/100
Free rainbow collage workshop for kids is a creative, hands-on art activity.
- 10:30 am–11:30 am
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Saturday Evening Short Pose
80/100
Free figure drawing session with a live model, perfect for artists.
- 7:00 pm–9:30 pm
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Poetry Open Mic at Trident
80/100
Free poetry open mic at a bookstore, literary arts.
- 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
115
SoWa Vintage Market
80/100
Weekly vintage market with antiques and collectibles, appealing to art lovers.
- 11:00 am–4:00 pm
116
4th Annual Asian Street Food and Music Festival at the 41st Harvard Square Mayfair
80/100
Asian street food and music festival within Harvard Square Mayfair.
- 11:00 am
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Raising and Sinking Copper Vessels
80/100
Copper vessel raising and sinking class, a metalworking art workshop.
- 12:00 pm
118
Convivium presents Deep Cuts - May 31 in Brookline, MA
80/100
Choral concert presenting lesser-known Renaissance composers.
- 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
119
Full Moon Yoga & Soundscape @ Museum of Modern Renaissance Somerville MA!
80/100
Full moon yoga and soundscape at the Museum of Modern Renaissance.
- 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
120
Poetry Jam-Mike Savadian
80/100
Poetry jam featuring Mike Savadian at Lizard Lounge.
- 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
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Stabitha's Craft Coven
80/100
Monthly movie and crafting night hosted by a drag queen.
- 7:00 pm–9:30 pm
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Saborcito @ The Anchor: Salsa & Bachata Dancing
80/100
Free outdoor salsa and bachata dancing by the waterfront, a lively cultural experience.
- 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
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Textured paper and collage series
80/100
Four-part collage and textured paper workshop, immersive and creative.
- 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
124
Art and Architectural Historic Tour
80/100
Art and architectural historic tour of Beacon Hill, a paid but enriching experience.
- 10:00 am
125
Studio Recording 101 (Main)
80/100
Free studio recording workshop, perfect for aspiring audio artists.
- 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
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Making Dance in Real Life: Dramaturgy for Dancemakers
80/100
Dramaturgy workshop for dancemakers, a deep dive into performance art.
- 6:30 pm–8:00 pm
127
Joint Book Bash with Dahlia Adler, Jennifer Dugan, and Edward Underhill
80/100
Book bash with three LGBTQ+ authors, a literary celebration.
- 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
128
Central Square Food and Mural Arts Tour
80/100
Food and mural arts tour combines culinary and visual art for a fee.
- 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
129
PhotoWalks Beacon Hill Tour
80/100
Photo walk tour of Beacon Hill is a paid photography experience for art lovers.
- 10:15 am–11:45 am
130
Tufting (Make your own rug)
80/100
Hands-on rug-making workshop, creative and artistic.
- 3:30 pm–7:30 pm
131
Beginner Sewing - Easy and Simple Midi Skirt
80/100
Beginner sewing workshop, creative and hands-on art.
- 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
132
Newbury Yarns Knit Circle
80/100
Weekly knitting circle, a creative craft for art lovers.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
133
Wild Times In the West End: Exhibit Opening and Talk
80/100
Exhibit opening and talk about West End history, perfect for art and history lovers.
- 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
134
Anjimile
80/100
Live performance by singer-songwriter Anjimile, great for music art lovers.
- 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
135
Designing for a Creative Future
80/100
Workshop on artists and government collaboration, directly relevant to art lovers.
- 6:00 pm
136
Fiber Crafts Group - Drop-In (O'Connell)
80/100
Fiber crafts drop-in group, perfect for creative art lovers.
- 11:00 am–12:30 pm
137
Reading Between The Stones
80/100
A panel on interpreting sculptor Edmonia Lewis through an LGBTQ+ lens at a museum.
- 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
138
Queer Nightlife: Panel & Drag Show
80/100
A panel and drag show celebrating queer nightlife at the Boston Public Library.
- 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
139
Broad Strokes
80/100
A comedy show by Cat Cohen about her stroke, moving to Off-Broadway.
- 7:00 pm–7:30 pm
140
On the Move: Italian Style Beyond Borders
80/100
A concert of Italian Baroque music by Nova Vetera, opening a season of historical music.
- 7:30 pm–8:45 pm
141
Watercolor Workshop (Collins)
80/100
Free watercolor workshop for adults led by a local artist at the library.
- 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
142
Drop-in Zine Making
75/100
Drop-in zine making is a free, hands-on art workshop at the library.
- 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
143
Leather Working Workshop - Bracelet
75/100
Leather working bracelet workshop is a creative craft class.
- 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
144
SIX DAYS IN SPRING: North American premiere @ Belmont World Film's 24th International Film Series
75/100
North American premiere of a film at Belmont World Film series is a cinematic art event.
- 7:00 pm–9:30 pm
145
The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement
75/100
Historical exhibition at Old State House, appeals to art and history lovers.
- 10:00 am–5:00 pm
146
Hotel #2 Communal Dreams
75/100
Dream study at MIT Museum is a free, quirky art-science experience for art lovers.
- 2:30 pm–4:40 pm
- 2:30 pm–4:40 pm
147
75th Anniversary! NATIVE SON
75/100
Screening of NATIVE SON, a classic film noir adaptation, is a must for cinema art lovers.
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
148
Mosaic Coaster Workshop
75/100
Mosaic coaster workshop lets you create functional art pieces.
- 6:30 pm–8:00 pm
149
CROWNED28: The Ultimate Tribute to Legendary Women in Music
75/100
CROWNED28 tribute concert celebrates legendary women in music, a performing arts highlight.
- 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
150
25th Anniversary! BABY BOY
75/100
25th anniversary screening of BABY BOY is a classic film for cinema art lovers.
- 8:00 pm–10:00 pm