List of Events
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October 04 2025Unleashed features the award-winning Scottish folk band Talisk and the world-famous Irish dancing duo, the Gardiner Brothers, celebrating tradition, modernity, and innovation in a thrilling fusion of sound and movement. MEMBERS MAKE IT HAPPEN. Become a member today to save $6–$9 per ticket in... MORE » -
October 05 2025Brad Mehldau, known as the “most influential jazz pianist of the last 20 years” (New York Times) and bassist Christian McBride, “one of modern jazz’s most innovative musicians” (Glide Magazine) share a longtime friendship, musical camaraderie, and mutual admiration. McBride proclaims, “I’m very... MORE » -
October 13 2025Chuwi is a genre-blending Puerto Rican band redefining the sound of the island with a bold mix of plena, indie, and Caribbean rhythms. The dynamic quartet have quickly built a loyal fanbase through their infectious energy, heartfelt lyrics, magnetic live performances, and a headline-making... MORE » -
October 18 2025Five-time Grammy-winning guitar virtuoso Julian Lage is hailed as one of his generation's greatest talents. He’s spent more than a decade searching through the myriad strains of American musical history via impeccable technique, free association, and a spirit of infinite possibility. Lage is... MORE » -
October 25 2025First brought together by Brooklyn’s tight-knit old-time music community in 2017, banjo player Nora Brown and master fiddler Stephanie Coleman share a rich musical partnership. The duo’s 2023 debut EP, Lady of the Lake, "leaves you wanting more. . . . They play with consistent flair and an audible... MORE » -
November 01 2025Rooted in the francophone Celtic diaspora, the award-winning band Le Vent du Nord (The North Wind) is a leading force in Quebec's progressive folk revival movement. Their hard-driving, soulful music blends vocals, fiddle, hurdy-gurdy, guitar, accordion, and foot percussion, creating a joyous new... MORE » -
November 02 2025Spain’s National Dance Award–winning dancer Marco Flores has long been an established A-lister in Spain's flamenco scene. Known for his elegance and unique style, Flores presents Rayuela (Hopscotch), a production that celebrates his 25-year career and pays homage to the three pillars of the art... MORE » -
November 14 2025Portuguese fado star Mariza has become one of the most widely acclaimed stars on the global stage—a “dazzling, captivating force to behold” (The Telegraph). Whether singing traditional numbers or new songs, she proudly honors the legacy of Portugal’s expressive lament of destiny. With a career... MORE » -
November 15 2025, November 16 2025Known for its expansive vision, versatility, and technical prowess, Doug Varone and Dancers creates kinetically thrilling dances that reflect the complexity of the human spirit. From the smallest gesture to full-throttled bursts of movement, Varone's work takes your breath away. Doug Varone and... MORE » -
November 21 2025Inspired by the traditional drum rhythms of Ghana, Kotoko Brass creates a unique, joyful, and improvisational style of West African dance music described by the Boston Globe as “propulsive, infectious party music.” Mohammed Alidu is a celebrated singer and percussionist from the Dagomba tradition... MORE » -
December 07 2025Mike Block is an American cellist, singer, and Grammy-winning musician with the Silkroad Ensemble. Yacouba Sissoko, master of the kora, hails from Mali. Together, the two musicians meld West African and American traditions though an intimate collaboration that features original compositions and... MORE » -
December 13 2025, December 14 2025Making their Boston debut, Canadian contemporary dance company Anne Plamondon Productions explore the body as a source of resilience, beauty, and hope in MYOKINE. Secreted by muscles when the body is in motion, myokines are often called "molecules of hope" for the sense of well-being and optimism... MORE » -
January 10 2026Composer Evan Ziporyn unveiled a stunning reimagining of David Bowie’s final album, Blackstar, as a cello concerto by visionary cellist Maya Beiser in 2017 that has mesmerized audiences around the world. Now, on the 10th anniversary of the legendary star’s passing, Alex Rigopulos (cocreator of... MORE » -
January 21 2026The Havana Jazz Festival offers eight days of spectacular concerts by top Cuban musicians and international guests, all set in stunning venues across Havana: National Theatre, Fabrica de Arte Cubano, and Theatre Alicia Alonso. Our trip will go beyond the festival itself with cultural excursions to... MORE » -
January 25 2026With explosive taiko drumming and innovative, acrobatic choreography, Drum Tao offers a breathtaking, vibrantly modern twist on an ancient traditional art form in their newest show The Best. The thunderous rhythms of the traditional Wadaiko drums merge with mesmerizing melodies of Japanese flutes... MORE » -
January 25 2026The Tarta Relena performance on January 25, 2026 at the Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre has been canceled. Ticket buyers have been automatically refunded to the original payment method. Catalan folk duo Tarta Relena explores the traditional music of the Mediterranean—unearthing the ties that... MORE » -
February 07 2026Founders of the Grammy-nominated Innov Gnawa unite with leading figures from NYC's jazz and contemporary music scenes to create modern Gnawa music, often referred to as “Sufi blues.” Saha Gnawa's North African futurism explores trancelike states through intuitive interplay, allowing ancestral... MORE » -
February 20 2026Tango After Dark offers an electrifying dive into the soul of Argentine dancing—capturing the seductive pulse of Buenos Aires and unveiling the dance in its purest form: bold, sensual, and unforgettable. The latest show from World Tango Champion German Cornejo blends tradition with contemporary... MORE » -
February 28 2026Les Ballets Africains, the national dance company of the Republic of Guinea, was formed in Paris in 1952 by distinguished Guinean choreographer Keita Fodeba. The company quickly established itself as a global phenomenon—hailed as cultural ambassadors that proudly uphold Africa’s vast cultural... MORE » -
March 01 2026Since its inception in 2009, the inspiring Ndlovu Youth Choir has become one of South Africa’s most treasured choral groups. From their home base in the Moutse Valley in rural Limpopo to the finals of America’s Got Talent (season 14), the choir's performances thrill audiences around the world,... MORE » -
March 05 2026Cape Breton’s beloved Natalie MacMaster, fiddle virtuoso Donnell Leahy, and their daughter Mary Frances perform with all-stars of the Celtic world including Capercaillie vocalist Karen Matheson and Ross Ainslie from Scotland, Lúnasa’s Tim Edey of England, and We Banjo 3’s banjoist Enda Scahill from... MORE » -
March 13 2026Tribute to Maestro Sabicas is a celebration of the legendary Agustín Castellón Campos, better known simply as Sabicas. For 40 years, Sabicas’s home was the welcoming stop for flamenco artists arriving in the United States—establishing New York as an unlikely epicenter of the art. Guitarists Gerardo... MORE » -
March 13 2026, March 14 2026With exciting choreography and stellar dancers, New York City–based Gibney Company presents a breadth of works by emerging and renowned choreographers who are committed to exploring connections between the rigorous, often superhuman, physicality of contemporary dance alongside responsive,... MORE » -
March 14 2026Touring in support of his latest album, Manifeste, jazz-meets-rock piano virtuoso Tigran Hamasyan fuses potent jazz improvisation with the vibrant folkloric music of his native land, Armenia. A piano virtuoso with groove power, he’s one of the most remarkable and distinctive jazz-meets-rock... MORE » -
March 18 2026Combining tradition with contemporary influences, Grammy winner Dobet Gnahoré is redefining Afropop. The renowned singer, dancer, songwriter, and percussionist from Côte d'Ivoire is known for her dynamic performances and ability to blend various musical styles from across the African continent—... MORE » -
March 29 2026Honored as “South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors to the World” by Nelson Mandela, legendary a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo has thrilled audiences with its strong, proud melodies harmonized in layers of call and response for over 65 years. The 5-time Grammy-winning group, now led by founder... MORE » -
April 02 2026Three standard-bearers of West African musical traditions come together to celebrate Mandé Sila: the way of the Mandingo empire—symbolizing languages, cultures, music, and the entire organology of West Africa. Malian guitar player Habib Koité, kora player Lamine Cissokho, and balafon master Aly... MORE » -
April 03 2026Montreal-based singer, songwriter, film composer, and pianist Patrick Watson and his band create dreamy musical landscapes that harmoniously mix organic elements and electronic textures, cacophonic rock songs, and pristine ballads, all held together by Watson's omnipresent voice. His lush, melodic ... MORE » -
April 10 2026Yilian Cañizares is one of the most intriguing contemporary violinists, singers, and composers today—skillfully blending jazz, classical, and Afro-Cuban rhythms with her otherworldly voice. As famed Cuban bandleader Chucho Valdez proclaims, Cañizares "is one of the most incredible talents of the... MORE » -
April 11 2026Mark your calendars! Join our community for a night of music, food, and fundraising. Last year, our gala was a smashing success, so watch your inbox for details to come soon. “. . . the food, venue, and artist selections were all top notch.”—Gala attendee -
April 16 2026“Master folklorist, banjo virtuoso, and vocal powerhouse” (NPR) Rhiannon Giddens stretches her brand of folk music, with its miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities, into just about every field imaginable. A MacArthur “genius grant” recipient, Pulitzer Prize winner, cofounder of... MORE » -
April 17 2026Boston-based KAIROS Dance Theater is dedicated to collaboratively creating visceral, socially engaged performance works that fuse rigorous physicality, embodied storytelling, and immersive design. The company presents three captivating works: Tavernous, a darkly comic piece featuring live music by... MORE » -
April 18 2026Chavi Bansal’s Boston-based Vimoksha Dance Company presents an evening of three powerful interdisciplinary works. Touched by Water, with original music by Heiko Dijker (Netherlands) and Ustad Sabir Khan (India), explores gender disparity in India. Salt Soaked, with an original score by Inga... MORE » -
April 25 2026Fueled by the belief that classic jazz feeds the heart and soul, The Hot Sardines are on a mission to make old sounds new again. The New York-based ensemble effortlessly channel New York speakeasies, Parisian cabarets, and New Orleans jazz halls with brassy horn arrangements, rollicking piano... MORE »
