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Massholes Trolley Tour of BostonBoston, $$
Mon, April 1, 2024  -  Sun, June 30, 2024   
Get ready to laugh your way through Boston’s iconic landmarks and neighborhoods by hopping on board the Comedy Trolley Tours of Boston! Our guides, who happen to be some of Boston’s funniest comedians,
Burn ThisBack Bay, Free
Sat, April 6, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
She's lost her muse and he’s lost his way! Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson ignites the stage with this caustically funny exploration of life, loss, mourning and moving on.
A Wrinkle In TimeBoston, $$$
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sat, May 11, 2024   
Adapted from Madeleine L’Engle’s much - loved classic tale, one of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back–braces, stubbornness and all. Let's join Meg in her adventures!
Dragtacular Trolley Tour of Boston (21+)Boston, $$
Sat, April 20, 2024  -  Sat, July 27, 2024   
Do these queens know anything about Boston history, lore, and trivia? Barely. The Queens will point out tales of Boston's past, shading the landmarks and historical sites along the way.
Voices of HomeCambridge, $
Tue, April 23, 2024  -  Tue, April 23, 2024   
In this performance, two Armenians from different parts of the diaspora - Moscow and California - give voice to the strength, resilience, and persistence of the Armenian people.
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Harvard Arts First FestivalCambridge, Free
Wed, April 24, 2024  -  Sun, April 28, 2024   
Each ARTS FIRST Festival is a unique annual celebration of the Harvard community's artistic creativity. Enjoy the creativity of the Harvard arts community through performances, art exhibitions and art-making activities.
Dinosaur World LiveWorcester, $$
Thu, April 25, 2024  -  Thu, April 25, 2024   
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover pre-historic world.
City Ballet of Boston Presents “Ballet Banquet”Dorchester, $$
Fri, April 26, 2024  -  Sun, April 28, 2024   
City Ballet of Boston (CBB) under the artistic direction of Tony Williams, presents “Ballet Banquet,” an unforgettable celebration of dance, including stage premieres by choreographers Gianni Di Marco and Morgan Brown Sanborn.
Little Red Riding Hood + The Three Little Pigs by The Puppet Co.Brookline, $
Sat, April 27, 2024  -  Sun, May 5, 2024   
In this musical retelling of two classic “wolf-centered” fairytales, sometimes it's not always clear who the bad guy really is! With original music, witty dialogue, and all your favorite lines!
Clue, A New ComedyBoston, $$$
Tue, April 30, 2024  -  Sun, May 5, 2024   
Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
Poetry at HaleWestwood, Free
Wed, May 1, 2024  -  Wed, May 1, 2024   
Poetry at Hale takes place on the first Wednesday of every month from January through June. The night begins with an optional open mic and ends with a performance by a featured poet.
Candlelight Jazz: Tribute to Aretha FranklinMassachusetts, $$
Thu, May 2, 2024  -  Thu, May 2, 2024   
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Boston Snapshot by Candlelight: Personalize your Candlelight experience and make it unforgettable!
The Magic WithinBeverly, $$
Sat, May 4, 2024  -  Sat, May 4, 2024   
Psychic Explorations with Mentalist Erica Sodos Psychic Explorations with Mentalist Erica Sodos Psychic Explorations with Mentalist Erica Sodos Psychic Explorations with Mentalist Erica Sodos Psychic Explorations with Mentalist Erica Sodos
'Domme and Giovanni' - a Modern Twist on a Classic OperaBrookline, $$
Mon, May 6, 2024  -  Mon, May 6, 2024   
In an intimate dinner-theater experience for one-night only at La Voile restaurant, 'Domme & Giovanni' is a modern retelling of Mozart's famous opera 'Don Giovanni'.
Pat Byrne With Aleksi CampagneCambridge, $
Tue, May 7, 2024  -  Tue, May 7, 2024   
Pat Byrne & Aleksi Campagne live at Club Passim. Don't miss wo of North America's best singer-writers playing together one night only. Doors at 7pm on Tuesday, May 7th.
Boston BalletBoston, $$
Thu, May 9, 2024  -  Sun, May 19, 2024   
FEATURING THE LIVE AND EXCITING RETURN OF JORMA ELO’S CARMEN FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2009 AND FLORENCE CLERC’S ETHEREAL AND BREATHTAKING KINGDOM OF THE SHADES
Canon, Canyon, Cannon: FuturityBoston, $
Thu, May 9, 2024  -  Thu, May 9, 2024   
Join the Gardner Museum for an evening of poetry and performance curated by Porsha Olayiwola, Boston Poet Laureate, Gardner Museum Artist-In-Residence, and Neighborhood Salon Luminary.
Studio TwoBeverly, $$
Fri, May 10, 2024  -  Fri, May 10, 2024   
Studio Two is a headlining Beatles tribute band, featuring Berklee Alumni who focus on the most exciting, energetic period of The Beatles – the early years (1962-1966.)
Matilda Jr. at Concord Youth TheatreConcord
Fri, May 10, 2024  -  Sun, May 19, 2024   
Rebellion is on order in Matilda JR., a celebration of the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This musical tells the story of a girl who dreams of a better life.
EpitomeCambridge, $
Thu, May 16, 2024  -  Thu, May 16, 2024   
The anniversary season finale unfolds as the quintessential Radius concert—eclectic and dynamic, each piece the Epitome of its type. Featuring a new work by hometown hero and longtime friend of Radius, Elena Ruehr.
Accidentally On Purpose Improv Comedy TroupeBeverly, $$
Fri, May 17, 2024  -  Fri, May 17, 2024   
Hottest Improv Comedy on the North Shore.Accidentally on Purpose (AOP) Delivers Hottest Improv Comedy on the North Shore. uproarious laughter with AOP, the unrivaled improv comedy troupe that's been setting the North Shore ablaze
Bluey’s Big PlayBoston, $$
Sat, May 18, 2024  -  Sun, May 19, 2024   
BLUEY'S BIG PLAY is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush.
Speakeasy Murder Mystery: I Love You to DeathMassachusetts, $$$
Sat, May 25, 2024  -  Sat, May 25, 2024   
Tickets for Speakeasy Murder Mystery: I Love You to Death in Boston 🎫 May Genera l Info 📅 Date: select during purchase 🕕 Time: 6:30 p General Admission for 1 person
Come From Away, The Remarkable True StoryBoston, $$$
Tue, May 28, 2024  -  Sun, June 2, 2024   
Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by this year’s Tony Award® -winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley.
Junie B. Jones JR at Concord Youth TheatreConcord
Fri, May 31, 2024  -  Sun, June 2, 2024   
Laugh yourself silly with Junie B. Jones in this hilarious adaptation of Barbara Park’s beloved books. Junie B. Jones is a spunky and sassy first grader.
MJ The MusicalBoston, $$$
Tue, June 18, 2024  -  Sun, July 7, 2024   
Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to you as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own.
John Fogerty: The Celebration TourBoston, $$
Thu, June 20, 2024  -  Thu, June 20, 2024   
John Fogerty's Celebration Tour with George Thorogood & the Destroyers & Hearty Har at Tanglewood's Koussevitzky Music Shed on June 20, 2024, 7:00 pm EDT. Popular artist tickets available via mobile or box office will call pickup.
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Circus Smirkus 2024 Big Top Tour16 Locations, $$
Sat, June 29, 2024  -  Thu, August 15, 2024   
Come see the award-winning, international traveling youth circus! In the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour, kids – ages 10 to 18 – are stars, on highwire and trapeze, as clowns, jugglers, acrobats and more.
Andris Nelsons conducts Stravinsky and Rimsky-Korsakov featuring the Boston BallLenox, $$
Fri, July 12, 2024  -  Fri, July 12, 2024   
Andris Nelsons conducts Stravinsky and Rimsky-Korsakov featuring the Boston Ballet Andris Nelsons conducts Stravinsky and Rimsky-Korsakov featuring the Boston Ballet Andris Nelsons conducts Stravinsky and Rimsky-Korsakov featuring the Boston Ballet
TMC Chamber MusicLenox, Free
Sun, July 14, 2024  -  Sun, July 14, 2024   
TMC Chamber Music live performance at Tanglewood Seiji Ozawa Hall TMC Chamber Music live performance at Tanglewood Seiji Ozawa Hall TMC Chamber Music live performance at Tanglewood Seiji Ozawa Hall
Andris Nelsons conducts Kirkland Snider, Prokofiev, and Dvořák featuring AuLenox, $$
Sun, July 14, 2024  -  Sun, July 14, 2024   
Andris Nelsons conducts Kirkland Snider, Prokofiev, and Dvořák featuring Augustin Hadelich, violin Andris Nelsons conducts Kirkland Snider, Prokofiev, and Dvořák featuring Augustin Hadelich, violin
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Kidz Bop LIVE! 2024Boston, $$
Sat, July 27, 2024   
Kidz Bop is an interactive experience for the whole family, where the KIDZ BOP Kids will be performing some of today’s biggest hits “sung by kids for kids,” with engaging new set design, exciting choreography, and more.
Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll on Natick CommonNatick, Free
Tue, July 30, 2024  -  Tue, July 30, 2024   
Doug The Talking Dog will not bite children. He only bites Mommies and Daddies... but he may try to bite the tambourines, maracas, and drumsticks that we loan to everyone.
Les MisérablesBoston, $$$
Tue, August 13, 2024  -  Sun, August 25, 2024   
STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL. Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm!
The Calamari Sisters’ SausagefestMassachusetts, $$
Sat, September 21, 2024  -  Sun, September 22, 2024   
23rd Annual Italian Sausagefest: Celebrate the days of summer with these sassy, brassy broads from Brooklyn as they sing, dance, and cook delicious street fair goodies for you and your friends.
JGP Black Kid Joy TourBoston, $$$
Fri, September 27, 2024  -  Sat, September 28, 2024   
Join us for JGP Black Kid Joy Tour, a celebration of Black excellence and creativity through music, art, and community vibes! Don't miss out on this incredible show!
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Kerplunk!Boston, $$
Tue, March 5, 3016  -  Sat, May 28, 2016   
Space pirates, talking dogs, trees that hug you…this show has it all because it's the adventure you and your family create together! Each performance is based on your imagination so no two adventures are ever the same.
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