Quincy Presents: Taste of the South Shore

Hale Family YMCA 79 Coddington Street, Quincy, MA

Enjoy tastings from the area's top restaurant chefs, caterers, bakeries, wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Cast your vote for the best bite & sip. Participate in silent auctions & purchase raffle tickets – win gift cards to participating Taste restaurants. This year, The Taste will include a beer & beverage garden, sports-themed games, reserved "box seating"and...

Spectacle Live Presents – Al Stewart & Livingston Taylor

Cary Memorial Hall 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA

The Scottish-born singer-songwriter, Al Stewart, has released nearly 20 introspective and lyrically powerful records featuring brilliant backing musicians (Jimmy Page, Phil Collins, Richard Thompson, Peter White, etc.). His biggest platinum successes, “Year Of The Cat” and “Time Passages”, were released in 1976 & 1978 respectively. He’s had several top 20 singles, including the above-mentioned titles,...

$39 – $79

ICC Presents: Jennifer Comeau’s ‘A Moon In All Things’

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston 200 New Boston Drive, Canton, MA

Jennifer Elwell Comeau’s debut novel, set in 1820s County Galway Ireland has been called, “atmospheric and beguiling” by Kirkus Reviews. Join author and singer-songwriter Jennifer for an engaging evening of reading, storytelling, travelogue and music. Hear the origin story of A Moon in All Things and be inspired by Jennifer’s own story of journeying from “Engineer to...

Tanglewood Marionettes: The Dragon King

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum Columbia Point, Boston, MA, United States

Journey below the sea in this story of fantasy, courage, and wonder from Chinese folklore. Tanglewood Marionettes bring to life fantastic sea creatures and a fearless grandmother who goes in search of the Dragon King when things go amiss in the land above.

JFK Hyannis Museum: Guided Kennedy Legacy Trail Walk

John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum 397 Main St, Hyannis, MA, United States

Join a guided, accessible walk through the village of Hyannis and explore the rich Kennedy history on Cape Cod. Learn about the Kennedy family history in Hyannis Port. See key sites where President-Elect John F. Kennedy met the world press and campaign workers the day after the 1960 election. Learn about the Peace Corps, the...

$25

Free Jacks Quincy Day

Veterans Memorial Stadium 850 Hancock St, Quincy, MA

The Free Jacks are proud to call Quincy home, and in 2025, they’re celebrating Quincy’s 400th anniversary in true Free Jacks fashion—with a festival packed with rugby, music, food and local flavor! Join the Free Jacks as they honor the rich history, diversity, and community of Quincy, all while raising a pint, rocking out, and...

Spectacle Live Presents – Al Stewart & Livingston Taylor

Nashua Center for the Arts 201 Main Street, Nashua, NH

The Scottish-born singer-songwriter, Al Stewart, has released nearly 20 introspective and lyrically powerful records featuring brilliant backing musicians (Jimmy Page, Phil Collins, Richard Thompson, Peter White, etc.). His biggest platinum successes, “Year Of The Cat” and “Time Passages”, were released in 1976 & 1978 respectively. He’s had several top 20 singles, including the above-mentioned titles,...

$39 – $79

BRT Presents: Cantrip

Blackstone River Theatre 549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI, United States

The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements. Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough to tear the roof off. Echoes can...

$23 – $26

Duckling Day on Boston Common

Boston Public Garden Parkman Bandstand, Boston, MA

A beloved tradition for more than 30 years, Duckling Day celebrates the children’s classic book, “Make Way for Ducklings” by Robert McCloskey. Every year on Mother’s Day, hundreds of children parade through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed like characters from the story Led by the Harvard Marching Band, the parade will begin on the Boston...

Lyric Stage Boston Presents: Hello, Dolly!

Lyric Stage Boston 140 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA

May 16 - June 22  Various Times - No Shows on Mondays and Tuesdays A rose-colored musical masterpiece overflowing with pure joy that sparkles with the delights of what it means to be alive. Brimming with classic musical theater tunes, endearing characters, and good-humor all around, Hello, Dolly! is the perfect balm for the soul....

$31 – $86

Eire Society of Boston Honors Monica McWilliams

Omni Parker House Hotel 60 School Street, Boston, MA

2025 Gold Medal Dinner and Award Ceremony honoring Monica McWilliams, Northern Irish academic, peace activist, human rights defender and former politician. In 1996, she co-founded the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition (NIWC) political party and was elected as a delegate at the Multi-Party Peace Negotiations, which led to the Good Friday Peace Agreement in 1998. Join...

$250
Event Series Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival

Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival

Bowens Wharf 1 Bowen's Landing, Newport, RI, United States

You don’t have to travel far to find a cup of life-altering clam chowder when you’re in Newport. It’s right up there with fresh-from-the-ocean oysters and heaping lobster rolls. This year, Bowen’s Wharf Company celebrates these Ocean State offerings with fresh oysters and chowder from local growers and vendors. Growers will be shucking alongside a select group of...

Quincy Presents: Quincy Multicultural Festival

Pageant Field 1 Merrymount Pkwy., Quincy, MA, United States

Quincy Multicultural Festival in collaboration with Quincy Public Schools celebrates the city's incredible diversity. Come appreciate the history, taste and beauty behind each culture through food, culture, music, performancesand costumes. Kids can participate in arts, crafts, games, and raffles, and have fun learning about all the different cultures in the beautiful city of Quincy! Food...

BRT Presents: Damn Tall Buildings

Blackstone River Theatre 549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI, United States

Damn Tall Buildings is a tight unit that contains more than the sum of its parts. Primary vocalist and lyricist Max Capistran's singing recalls old blues and The Band-style roots-rock, whereas Sasha Dubyk's time studying musical theater is evident in her rich vocal tone and soulful flair. Avery Ballotta's fiddle brings dimension to the churning...

$25 – $28

Discover Quincy Presents: Concert on the Common

Downtown Quincy Quincy, MA

Concert on the Common Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 4:00 PM Hancock-Adams Common Rain Location: Quincy High School Lloyd Hill Center for Performing Arts) The Quincy Symphony Orchestra and combined High School Choral Group proudly present a special outdoor concert featuring Todd Angilly (Bruins' National Anthem Singer, pictured) and conductor Yoichi Udagawa. The event is...

Free

Rose of Tralee Selection Festival 2025 Boston & New England

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston 200 New Boston Drive, Canton, MA

The Boston and New England Rose of Tralee Selection night is fast approaching and the ICC welcomes all the families, friends, and colleagues of the 2025 Boston and New England Rose of Tralee contestants to this year's selection evening! Enjoy a night of entertainment, with a special performance by Irish Tenor Ciaran Nagle during the...

$30