Upcoming Events

As the city where America’s independence began, Boston goes all out for this patriotic holiday. Each summer, the display of fireworks draws a crowd of roughly half a million people. One of the highlights of the festivities every year is the free concert put on by the Boston Pops that takes places on the Esplanade overlooking the Charles River. The concert takes place on July 3 and 4, with the fireworks starting at approximately 10:30 pm on the 4th. Book…

Every year, the French Cultural Center in Boston puts on a celebration to commemorate Bastille Day. This year, the festivities will take place on Marlborough Street. The past three years have sold out, so make sure to get your tickets as soon as possible. There will be French cuisine from several of Boston’s French restaurants, as well as music from artists Ben L’Oncle Soul and Daby Touré and other elements of French culture. Also be sure to check out the…

Every summer since 1996, the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company takes to the Boston Common to perform one of the playwright’s beloved shows. This year, they’re performing Romeo & Juliet. If you’d like to reserve chair seats, visit the registration page. Bring a blanket and some snacks and enjoy one of the most famous love stories in the history of theatre. Performances take place Tuesday through Saturday at 8 pm and at 7 pm on Sundays. Book here to stay at the…

Comic Con is the one event that unites lovers of cartoons, super heroes, and comic books in cities around the country every year. Boston’s rendition is as good as any, as it’s held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center with over 200,000 square-feet of space. In that area, the 10th anniversary event will host over 50,000 fans to enjoy over 500 exhibitions. Additionally, this year promises to showcase more creators and celebrities than ever before. Book here to stay…

This year marks the tenth anniversary of GreenFest, a community-organized event celebrating the earth and educating festival-goers on how to keep our environment healthy and beautiful. There will be several exhibitions and events during the three-day festival, such as an eco bazaar with environmentally friendly arts and crafts for sale, a wine and beer garden, an eco-fashion show, films, music and other exhibits. There are also of plenty events for children, such as storytelling time, multicultural exhibits and the Local…