List of Events
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June 21 2025Cambridge River Festival returns to the banks of the Charles River along Memorial Dr between JFK St and Western Ave. Head to the Global Arts Live Stage (near the intersection of JFK and Memorial) on June 21 to catch incredible performances from local artists with global roots, including: 12PM... MORE » -
July 30 2025Nigeria’s Femi Kuti is the heart and soul of modern Afrobeat. Like his legendary father, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, Femi has stood as a powerful voice for justice known for his unflinching critiques of political corruption and social inequality. After years with his father's band Egypt '80, he created... MORE » -
September 27 2025The extraordinary songwriting and unforgettable voice of Amythyst Kiah, cofounder of supergroup Our Native Daughters alongside Rhiannon Giddens, merge revelatory storytelling with a darkly cinematic twist on rootsy alt-rock and old-time music. Her sonic palette encompasses everything from fuzzed-... MORE » -
September 27 2025Cellist and composer Zoë Keating has spent the last 20 years exploring the landscape of sounds a string instrument can make. Coaxing sounds out of the very edges of her cello and using a foot-controlled laptop to loop layer upon layer, Keating creates intricate, haunting, “swoon-inducing” (SF... MORE » -
September 28 2025Guitar virtuoso Vieux Farka Touré crafts Malian blues in the rich Songhai tradition of his late father, guitarist Ali Farka Touré. Drawing on traditional West African melodies and infusing them with adventurous cross-border explorations, Touré creates an irresistible sound that pays homage to the... MORE » -
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 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 proud to... 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 2025The award-winning band Le Vent du Nord (is a leading force in Quebec's progressive folk revival movement, rooted in the Celtic diaspora. Their hard-driving, soulful music blends vocals, fiddle, hurdy-gurdy, guitar, accordion, and percussive feet, creating a joyous new sound that swings, reels, jigs... 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 »
