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Art & museums

Experience The Ruckus!

Old South Meeting House · 10:00 AM

Theater & dance

Hadestown

Emerson Colonial Theatre · Through Nov 14

Sports

Patriots vs Lions: Munich Game Watch Party

Boston Public Market · 9:30 AM

Event

Story Time with Rosalita's Puppets

Boston Public Market · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

Experience The Ruckus!

Old South Meeting House · 10:00 AM

5 more dates through Nov 20
Art & museums

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House · 10:00 AM

5 more dates through Nov 20
Art & museums

Boston: Freedom Trail Insiders Tour with Museum Entry

Hub Town Tours · 10:30 AM

From $35
Art & museums

November Hands-On History Day

Old State House · 10:30 AM

Event

The Greenway Carousel

Rose Kennedy Greenway · 11:00 AM

21 more dates through Dec 23
Food & drink

Boston Harbor Distillery on The Greenway

Rose Kennedy Greenway · 12:00 PM

20 more dates through Dec 20
Event

Giving Thanks: Coming Together

Armenian Heritage Park · 2:00 PM

Art & museums

FCI Family Canvas Painting Fundraiser

The Bordy · 2:00 PM

From $15
Event

Boston Sapphic Craft Meetup with Lez Craft Boston

Boston Public Market · 3:00 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Mavericks

TD Garden · 6:00 PM

Theater & dance

Wicked

Citizens Opera House · 6:30 PM

Food & drink

Winemaker Supper No. 1 featuring Chef Mark Lawless

Boston Public Market · 6:30 PM

Theater & dance

A Drag Queen Christmas

Emerson Colonial Theatre · 7:00 PM

Event

All Ages Story Time with Miss Sherry

Boston Public Library: Chinatown and West End branches · 11:00 AM

1 more date through Nov 23
Event

Late-Day LEGOs

Boston Public Library: Chinatown and West End branches · 4:30 PM

1 more date through Nov 23
Event

Peer-Led Mandarin Conversation Circle

Boston Public Library: Chinatown and West End branches · 6:30 PM

1 more date through Nov 23
Sports

Celtics vs. Magic

TD Garden · 7:00 PM

Event

ESOL Conversation Group

Boston Public Library: Chinatown and West End branches · 11:00 AM

1 more date through Nov 24
Food & drink

Coffee Triangulation with George Howell Coffee

Boston Public Market · 12:00 PM

Theater & dance

The Sound of Music

Wang Theatre · Through Nov 22

Sports

Bruins vs. Kings

TD Garden · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Ilana Glazer Live!

The Wilbur · 7:00 PM

Music

Pouya

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

Event

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Boston Public Library: Chinatown and West End branches · 11:00 AM

Event

Information Session for Adult English Learners

Boston Public Library: Chinatown and West End branches · 11:00 AM

2 more dates through Nov 25
Food & drink

Midday Munchies

Boston Public Market · 1:30 PM

Event

Death Cafe: Conversation about Death, Dying, and What It Means to Live Life to the Fullest

Boston Public Library: Chinatown and West End branches · 3:30 PM

Event

Construction Club: LEGO and More!

Boston Public Library: Chinatown and West End branches · 4:00 PM

Event

Pitch-A-Friend

Boston Public Market · 6:00 PM

Theater & dance

Dirty Dancing: The Musical

Emerson Colonial Theatre · Through Nov 22

Music

SOMBR

TD Garden · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

The Sound of Music

Boch Center Wang Theatre · 7:00 PM

2 more dates through Nov 20
Event

Winter Supply Drive 2026

Rose Kennedy Greenway · 8:00 AM

Event

Kids Activity Hour

Boston Public Market · 10:00 AM

Event

Macy's National Hiring Event

Downtown Boston Alliance events · 11:00 AM

Event

Crafternoons

Boston Public Library: Chinatown and West End branches · 4:30 PM

Event

The Tradition

TD Garden · 6:00 PM

Music

Frost Children

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 20
Theater & dance

SWIVE [ELIZABETH] by ELLA HICKSON

Modern Theatre at Suffolk University · Through Nov 22

From $10
Theater & dance

Dream Feed

Emerson Paramount Center · 7:30 PM

3 more dates through Nov 22
Comedy

Criminal Presents: An Evening with Phoebe Judge

The Wilbur · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism

The Charles Playhouse · 7:30 PM

From $551 more date through Nov 20
Event

Boston Public Market Tour

Boston Public Market · 11:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Historic Holiday Stroll

Boston Common Visitor Information Center · 3:30 PM

From $61 more date through Nov 21
Event

¡Viernes Felices!: free in-person Spanish convo practice

Boston Area Spanish Exchange · 5:00 PM

Free
Event

Spice School: Blending Bar with Curio Spice Co.

Boston Public Market · 5:45 PM

Art & museums

Aquarium After Dark

New England Aquarium events · 6:00 PM

From $35
Event

Astrology & Crystals with Sophia Baudelaire

Boston Public Market · 6:00 PM

Comedy

Kerryn Feehan Live at Nicks

Nick's Comedy Stop · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 21
Comedy

Hannibal Buress

The Wilbur · 7:30 PM

Theater & dance

SWIVE [ELIZABETH] by ELLA HICKSON

Modern Theatre - Suffolk University · 7:30 PM

From $10
Comedy

Magician Peter O'Malley

Boston Public Market · 10:00 AM

Comedy

Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour

Shubert Theatre · 5:00 PM

Comedy

Ryan Hamilton: Making Good Time Tour

The Wilbur · 7:00 PM

Sports

Bruins vs. Capitals

TD Garden · 7:00 PM

Music

Jeff Jam Sing-along

Boston Public Market · 10:00 AM

Food & drink

Community Thanksgiving Brunch

Boston Public Market · Through Nov 22

Festivals & markets

Holiday Maker Market at Marzae Cellar + Provisions

Boston Public Market · 2:00 PM

Music

Samantha Fish: Paper Doll Live World Tour

The Wilbur · 8:00 PM

Music

Doja Cat

TD Garden · 7:30 PM

Food & drink

Coffee & Color

Boston Public Market · 12:00 PM

Event

Craft Club

Boston Public Market · 6:00 PM

Sports

Bruins vs. Jets

TD Garden · 7:00 PM

Music

Doughboys

The Wilbur · 7:30 PM

Theater & dance

The Nutcracker: Nov 27 at 1:30pm

Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker · 8:30 AM

7 more dates through Dec 27
Sports

Bruins vs. Maple Leafs

TD Garden · 1:00 PM

1 more date through Jan 30
Comedy

Your Next Big Laugh Live at Nick's Comedy Stop

Nick's Comedy Stop · 7:00 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Hawks

TD Garden · 8:00 PM

Music

Chris Botti

The Wilbur · 8:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 28
Art & museums

Sensory-Friendly Mornings

Old State House · 9:00 AM

1 more date through Dec 19
Festivals & markets

Holiday Pop-Up Market

Boston Public Market · Through Nov 29

Comedy

Mr. Kuze Live at Nick's Comedy Stop

Nick's Comedy Stop · 7:00 PM

Music

Peter Wolf and the Midnight Travelers

Shubert Theatre · 8:00 PM

Comedy

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

Wang Theatre · 8:00 PM

Sports

Bruins vs. Canucks

TD Garden · 5:00 PM

Music

Danish Delights

King's Chapel Concert Series · 5:00 PM

From $15
Music

An Evening with Jeremy Jordan

Emerson Colonial Theatre · Through Dec 1

Sports

Bruins vs. Avalanche

TD Garden · 8:00 PM

Theater & dance

Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights

Emerson Colonial Theatre · 7:00 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Hornets

TD Garden · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Jan 23
Music

Straight No Chaser

Orpheum Theatre Boston · 8:00 PM

Theater & dance

The Nutcracker: Dec 3 at 7:30pm (College Night)

Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker · 2:30 PM

13 more dates through Dec 31
Festivals & markets

Boston Common Tree Lighting

Boston Common Tree Lighting · 6:00 PM

Free
Theater & dance

Be Like Blippi

Emerson Colonial Theatre · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Gianmarco Soresi: The Misery Loves Tour

The Wilbur · 7:30 PM

Music

Allman Betts Family Revival: A DECADE OF REVIVAL

Orpheum Theatre Boston · 8:00 PM

Theater & dance

The Nutcracker: Dec 4 at 1:30pm (Sensory Friendly Performance)

Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker · 8:30 AM

Music

Eric Prydz

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

Music

Hunxho

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

Music

The Dresden Dolls: Yes, Virginia (Tailor's Version)

Emerson Colonial Theatre · Through Dec 5

Sports

Bruins vs. Red Wings

TD Garden · 1:00 PM

Music

NGHTMRE

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

Event

Candlelit Labyrinth Walk: In Peace & Harmony

Armenian Heritage Park · 4:45 PM

Music

Love Actually In Concert

Emerson Colonial Theatre · 7:00 PM

Music

Jim James (Solo Acoustic) - Wowed Out Tour

The Wilbur · 8:00 PM

Music

Opera Night at the BPL | Songs of Light and Liberation: An Exploration of Many Faiths Through Music

Boston Public Library Central Branch · 6:00 PM

Theater & dance

The Notebook

Emerson Colonial Theatre · Through Dec 20

Theater & dance

The Nutcracker: Dec 10 at 7:30pm

Citizens Bank Opera House · 2:30 PM

Music

Andrea Bocelli

TD Garden · 8:00 PM

Event

An Evening with John Kiriakou

The Wilbur · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

The Nutcracker: Dec 12 at 1:30pm (Elevated Nutcracker Experience)

Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker · 8:30 AM

1 more date through Dec 19
Sports

Bruins vs. Devils

TD Garden · 1:00 PM

Music

Timmy Trumpet

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

Music

Kiss 108 Jingle Ball

TD Garden · 6:00 PM

Music

Kapo

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Matt Rogers: THIS TIME IT'S REALLY CHRISTMAS Tour

The Wilbur · 8:00 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Wizards

TD Garden · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 16
Sports

Bruins vs. Panthers

TD Garden · 7:00 PM

Music

Senses Fail

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Boston Tea Party 253rd Anniversary Commemoration

Old South Meeting House · 6:15 PM

Sports

Bruins vs. Blues

TD Garden · 7:00 PM

Music

Pateice Roberts

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

Music

Christmas With The Celts

The Wilbur · 8:00 PM

Comedy

Jacques ze Whipper: Circus Kid and the Secret Show Send-Off

The Wilbur · 7:30 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Jazz

TD Garden · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Godfrey

The Wilbur · 7:00 PM

Music

Said The Sky

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

Sports

Bruins vs. Flyers

TD Garden · 1:00 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Pistons

TD Garden · 8:00 PM

Theater & dance

Oh, Mary!

Emerson Colonial Theatre · Through Jan 3

Sports

Celtics vs. Trail Blazers

TD Garden · 7:30 PM

Theater & dance

The Nutcracker: Dec 24 at 11am

Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker · 6:00 AM

Sports

Celtics vs. Heat

TD Garden · 2:30 PM

Comedy

Bob Marley Comedian

The Wilbur · 5:30 PM

Music

Steve Aoki

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

Sports

Bruins vs. Islanders

TD Garden · 7:00 PM

Music

Chris Lake

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Joe Gatto and Drew Lynch: Wrap It Up!

The Wilbur · 7:00 PM

Sports

Harlem Globetrotters

TD Garden · 7:00 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Cavaliers

TD Garden · 8:00 PM

Sports

Bruins vs. Oilers

TD Garden · 7:30 PM

Music

New Year's Eve with Costa

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

Sports

PBR

TD Garden · Through Jan 3

Sports

Bruins vs. Sabres

TD Garden · 7:30 PM

Sports

Unrivaled Basketball

TD Garden · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Grits & Eggs Podcast: Coming Thru America Tour

The Wilbur · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Craig Conant

The Wilbur · 7:00 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Rockets

TD Garden · 7:30 PM

Sports

Bruins vs. Hurricanes

TD Garden · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Hold Onto Your Butts

The Wilbur · 7:30 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Knicks

TD Garden · 7:00 PM

Sports

Bruins vs. Stars

TD Garden · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Todd Royce Live at Nick's Comedy Stop

Nick's Comedy Stop · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Jan 16
Music

Romeo + Juliet Film in Concert

Emerson Colonial Theatre · 7:00 PM

Comedy

Anthony Jeselnik: Wrath of Man

The Wilbur · 7:30 PM

Music

Bingo Loco

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Nets

TD Garden · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical

Emerson Colonial Theatre · Through Jan 17

Sports

Bruins vs. Lightning

TD Garden · 1:30 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Pacers

TD Garden · 7:30 PM

Art & museums

The Point: Villains, Power, and the Human Condition

Emerson Paramount Center · 6:30 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. 76ers

TD Garden · 7:30 PM

Music

Shrek Rave

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

The Wiz

Emerson Colonial Theatre · Through Jan 24

Comedy

Aaron Chen - Technology

The Wilbur · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Big Jay Oakerson: The Greatest Yapper Alive Tour

The Wilbur · 7:00 PM

Music

Kream

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

Music

Double Take

King's Chapel Concert Series · 5:00 PM

From $15
Music

Richard Thompson & Band

The Wilbur · 8:00 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Raptors

TD Garden · 7:00 PM

Sports

Bruins vs. Blue Jackets

TD Garden · 7:00 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Clippers

TD Garden · 7:30 PM

Theater & dance

The Queen of Spades (Pique Dame)

Symphony Hall · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Jan 31
Comedy

Leslie Jones: I'm Hot Tour

The Wilbur · 7:30 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Suns

TD Garden · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Des Bishop: Grey Area Tour

The Wilbur · 7:00 PM

Music

YDG

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Lakers

TD Garden · 8:00 PM

Art & museums

Rick Steves' Italy for Food Lovers

The Wilbur · 7:30 PM

Comedy

Jiaoying Summers

The Wilbur · 7:30 PM

Music

Michael Feinstein in My Celebration

Emerson Colonial Theatre · 7:00 PM

Music

All You Need Is John: A Celebration of the Music, Vision & Legacy of John Lennon

The Wilbur · 8:00 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Nuggets

TD Garden · 7:30 PM

Sports

Celtics vs. Warriors

TD Garden · 7:30 PM

Music

FLOW

Big Night Live · 7:00 PM

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