GREATER BOSTON
WEEK OF APRIL 13, 2026
This week: Berklee Night of Worship: BNOW 2026 at Berklee Performance Center, Hip-Hop Showcase at Berklee Performance Center, and Spring Jazz Impressions: The Music of Michel Legrand at Berklee Performance Center. 158 shows across 32 venues.
MONDAY - 4/20
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
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Open Mic Night: Hosted by Jacqueline Burns at 6:30 PM
rock on
♡
The Lilypad,
Cambridge
- 7:00pm — Elan Mehler Trio jazz vibes ♡
- 8:30pm — Jerry Bergonzi Quartet get loud ♡
TUESDAY - 4/21
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 5:30 PM — Oh Kee Pa Orchestra: Barside party time ♡
- 8:00 PM — Tuesday's Dead w/ Dead Ahead let's rock ♡
WEDNESDAY - 4/22
Lizard Lounge,
Cambridge
—
Rich Hinman, Kevin Barry, Zacharian Hickman and John Sands at 8:00pm
let's go
♡
THURSDAY - 4/23
Lizard Lounge,
Cambridge
—
Jon McBride's Big Easy With The Eisenhower Brothers at 8:00pm
jazz vibes
♡
Symphony Hall (Boston),
Boston
—
An Evening of Piano Concertos with Evgeny Kissin and Andrey Boreyko at 7:30pm
piano magic
♡
FRIDAY - 4/24
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA),
Boston
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Rashaun Mitchell + Silas Riener: Open Machine at 8:00pm
get moving
♡
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
—
The Problem With Kids Today / Sooflay / Harmony’s Cuddle Party / The Infinite Wet Secret at 7PM
fun night
♡
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
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The Peacheaters w/ The Shadow Riders at 7:30 PM
get ready
♡
The Rockwell,
Somerville
- 7:00pm — Psyched Out jazz vibes ♡
- 9:30pm — The Nova Show get loud ♡
SATURDAY - 4/25
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA),
Boston
—
Rashaun Mitchell + Silas Riener: Open Machine at 8:00pm
get moving
♡
Lizard Lounge,
Cambridge
—
Blue Ribbons/David Champagne Live at the Lizard Lounge at 8:00pm
rock out
♡
Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center,
Foxboro
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Cathedral: All-Era Van Halen Roth & Hagar Tribute
let's rock
♡
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
—
Eight Foot Man Child / King Bastard / The Outlourdes / Blue Manic at 7PM
metal night
♡
Symphony Hall (Boston),
Boston
- 12:00pm — Music and Magic | Family Concert family fun ♡
- 8:00pm — An Evening of Piano Concertos with Evgeny Kissin and Andrey Boreyko piano night ♡
The Burren,
Somerville
- 2-5pm — Bluegrass Jam jammin ♡
- 7pm — Off Wing & The Sleds rock night ♡
- 9:30pm — Irish Session let's go ♡
SUNDAY - 4/26
Brighton Music Hall,
Boston
- Algorhythm chill vibes ♡
- BIIRD let's vibe ♡
- Tyler Ballgame jam session ♡
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
—
Jon Pousette-Dart Acoustic Duo at 7:30 PM
intimate tunes
♡
Symphony Hall (Boston),
Boston
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Vivo Performing Arts presents Joshua Bell, violin at 3:00pm
violin vibes
♡
The Burren,
Somerville
- 11:30am — Celia Slattery Studio Singer Showcase vocal showcase ♡
- 3pm — Acoustic Grateful Dead with The Reckoning Crew dead vibes ♡
- 7pm — Tracy Bonham Spring Residency get ready ♡
MONDAY - 4/27
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
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Second Hands / Evelyn Jarsch / Blue Hell / Having Conversations at 7PM
music vibes
♡
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
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Open Mic Night: Hosted by Milt Reder & Dave Becker at 6:30 PM
sing it
♡
TUESDAY - 4/28
WEDNESDAY - 4/29
The Burren,
Somerville
- 7:30pm — Brian O'Donovan Legacy Series: Tommy Sands, Máire Ní Chathasaigh, & Chris Newman celtic night ♡
- 7pm — Grain Thief folk tunes ♡
THURSDAY - 4/30
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
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Last Second Dropout / Island of Alaska / In Use / Botch Job at 7PM
punk night
♡
Sally O'Brien's,
Somerville
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Dee Zaster & the Designated Drivers, Tom Springer Band at 7:30pm
rock out
♡
The Burren,
Somerville
- 10pm — The Yard Bops college night ♡
- 7:30pm — Torn and Frayed rock night ♡
- 7pm — Saint Cecilia jamfest ♡
FRIDAY - 5/1
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre,
Somerville
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An Evening With Maya Hawke – The Maitreya Corso Tour *SOLD OUT* at 8:00pm
sing along
♡
Royale Boston,
Boston
- 10:00pm — Mersiv - Night Vision Tour let's dance ♡
- 6:00pm - 9:30pm — Elio Mei tix ♡
The Burren,
Somerville
- 10pm — Broken Heels rock on ♡
- 7pm — Annual Willie Nelson Birthday Show let's celebrate ♡
- 9:30pm — Irish Session let's go ♡
The Sinclair,
Cambridge
- 7:00pm — The Hold Steady get loud ♡
- 9:30pm — The Glitter Boys jazz vibes ♡
SATURDAY - 5/2
The Burren,
Somerville
- 10pm — Third Man In get ready ♡
- 2-5pm — Bluegrass Jam jammin ♡
- 2pm — Truancy, Some Assembly Required young rockers ♡
- 9:30pm — Irish Session let's go ♡
SUNDAY - 5/3
The Burren,
Somerville
- 12-3pm — Beatles Brunch brunch tunes ♡
- 3-6pm — Irish Session let's go ♡
- 6pm — Old Timey Session jammin ♡
MONDAY - 5/4
TUESDAY - 5/5
WEDNESDAY - 5/6
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre,
Somerville
—
Elias Rønnenfelt & Evanora Unlimited at 8:00pm
get cozy
♡
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
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Feardotcom / Lil Kevo 303 / Dialog Talk / Feldspar 00000 at 7PM
electronic
♡
The Burren,
Somerville
- 7:30pm — Elizabeth and Ben Anderson ft. Conor Hearn and Noah Fishman album release ♡
- 7pm — Grain Thief folk tunes ♡
THURSDAY - 5/7
The Burren,
Somerville
- 7:30pm — Torn and Frayed rock night ♡
- 7pm — Souvenirs: The Music of John Prime get nostalgic ♡
FRIDAY - 5/8
Warehouse XI,
Somerville
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Jamie Walker and Friends Return to the Distillery at 8:00pm, 10:30pm
jazz vibes
♡
SATURDAY - 5/9
Arts at the Armory,
Somerville
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Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Grace Kelly at 7:00pm - 10:30pm
jazz vibes
♡
SUNDAY - 5/10
Arts at the Armory,
Somerville
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Sing Out, Fight Back! Yiddish Songs of Social Change at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
join the sing
♡
MONDAY - 5/11
TUESDAY - 5/12
WEDNESDAY - 5/13
THURSDAY - 5/14
Arts at the Armory,
Somerville
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Get to the Gig Presents An Evening With The Joy Formidable at 7:00pm - 10:30pm
rock out
♡
Boch Center Shubert Theatre,
Boston
—
The Head And The Heart: 15th Anniversary Tour at 8:00pm
jazz vibes
♡
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
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Tired Radio / Five Hundred Bucks / Little Low / Oh the Humanity! at 7PM
indie rock
♡
FRIDAY - 5/15
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre,
Somerville
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HOLE SHOW: Questionab-Hole at 9:00pm
let's go
♡
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA),
Boston
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Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Marks of RED at 8:00pm
feel the vibe
♡
Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center,
Foxboro
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Captain Jack & The Strangers - A Tribute to Billy Joel
piano man
♡
SATURDAY - 5/16
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre,
Somerville
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Slut Trek: Risa (Saturday) at 8:00pm
get ready
♡
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA),
Boston
—
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Marks of RED at 8:00pm
feel the vibe
♡
Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center,
Foxboro
—
The Original Psychic Stand-Up with Karen Rontowski
fun night
♡