Name: Free Ferry Weekend
Start: 2025-05-17T08:00:00-04:00

Celebrate Boston Harbor Islands opening weekend with a FREE trip to Spectacle Island!
Explore Spectacle Island’s beaches and winding trails. Catch the ferry to Spectacle right from Downtown Boston’s Long Wharf North… for free!
<ul><li>Saturday, May 17</li><li>Sunday, May 18</li></ul>
Getting Tickets:
<ul><li>Tickets are first come, first served, and can be picked up at the Boston Harbor City Cruises Ferry Center at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/PTgMWpH41SVNCb4N6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Long Wharf North</a> beginning at 8:00am. No advance reservations. Arrive early, as this event will sell out fast!</li><li>This event cannot accommodate groups – 5 tickets allowed per adult</li></ul>
Ferry Schedule: Ferries depart from <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/7pjLsfoRdkbpsjF8A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gate 5</a> . Ticketed passengers should plan to be in line at least 15 minutes before their ferry departure time.
Boston to Spectacle Island:
10:30AM | 12:30PM
Ferries from Spectacle back to Boston depart the island at 1:30PM &amp; 3:30PM

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Free Ferry Weekend

Celebrate Boston Harbor Islands opening weekend with a FREE trip to Spectacle Island!
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Larcom Theatre

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Draw The Line blazes with 25+ years of homage to rock 'n roll icons Aerosmith. As the world's only officially endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Show, it's earned nods from Aerosmith themselves, top DJs, journalists, and a global fan base.
They channel Aerosmith's bluesy hard rock, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues with uncanny precision, belting out hits like "Walk this Way," "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," and "Janie's Got a Gun." Lead singer Neill Byrnes, an MTV-recognized Steven Tyler look-alike, brings the magic to life.
This isn't just a show; it's a mind-blowing, high-caliber experience that'll leave you wanting more. Don't miss your chance to witness Draw The Line as they become Aerosmith, delivering an electrifying journey through rock history.
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Local Event: Draw The Line

Draw The Line


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Boch Center - Shubert Theatre

Fresh off their highly successful No Refunds World Tour, comedic married duo DARCY &amp; JER&nbsp;are back with “Average at Best”—a brand-new show packed with the same old disappointments.
Join them as they riff on their neurodiverse relationship, tackle parenting, and explore their life as an average middle-aged couple. This relatable and often raunchy duo will leave you wanting more…
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Darcy & Jer: Average At Best Tour

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Boston University Academy (Lot H at 1 University Rd, Boston, MA 02215)

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 <li>THE CLIF ENERGY BAR: A mobile double-decker bus, THE CLIF ENERGY BAR, serves as a high-energy hub parked on campus where students can pause, reset, and refuelby sampling CLIF energy bars and refreshments. The top deck will also feature local DJs to help get students energized on their way to class. </li>
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 <li>CLIF Merchandise: Exclusivelimited-edition pieces ofmerchandise will be available only at THE CLIF ENERGY BAR. Merch will celebrate running culture and will also serve as incentives for runners completing the <a href="https://www.strava.com/challenges/5786" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Boston Strava Segment Challenge</a>.</li>
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Run Meetups and Strava Challenges: As part of THE CLIF ENERGY BAR College Tour, students can participate in segment challenges and fun runs hosted at Boston University.
Boston University Academy (Lot H at 1 University Rd, Boston, MA 02215) 
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8:30 AM: <a href="https://www.strava.com/challenges/5786" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CLIF Strava Segment</a> Shakeout Run (Students can join for a pre- marathon shakeout run along the <a href="https://www.strava.com/challenges/5786" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CLIF Strava Segment</a> led by world class CLIF Athletes <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottjurek/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Scott Jurek</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alysiamontano/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Alysia Montaño)</a>
Media Contact: Etain O'Longaigh,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:etain.olongaigh@omc.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">etain.olongaigh@omc.com</a>

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CLIF Kicks Off THE CLIF ENERGY BAR College Tour...

CLIF is kicking off its new THE CLIF ENERGY BAR College Tour at Boston University. THE CLIF ENERGY BAR College Tour features...

CLIF Kicks Off THE CLIF ENERGY BAR College Tour at Boston University on April 29

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Xyzal® will have a strong, immersive presence throughout&nbsp;Boston&nbsp;Marathon weekend, starting at the Boston Marathon Expo from Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19. Runners and fans are invited to stop by the Xyzal® booth to&nbsp;learn about&nbsp;allergies’ impact on daytime&nbsp;productivity&nbsp;and how taking Xyzal at night helps you&nbsp;relieve your allergies and improve your quality of life.&nbsp;Consumers will&nbsp;receive&nbsp;complimentary Xyzal® samples, branded&nbsp;swag&nbsp;and&nbsp;photo opportunities with&nbsp;Xyzal’s iconic mascot,&nbsp;Nigel.&nbsp;Board-certified allergist&nbsp;and immunologist&nbsp;Dr. Payel Gupta will&nbsp;also&nbsp;make a special appearance on&nbsp;Friday, April 17, and&nbsp;Saturday,&nbsp;April 18,&nbsp;to answer any questions about allergies and allergy&nbsp;relief.&nbsp;

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Come celebrate five decades of excellence as the Framers' Workshop turns 50! Enjoy a festive afternoon featuring champagne, cupcakes, live music, and exclusive swag to commemorate our path of cutting corners since 1976.

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Local Event: Wild Kratts Live 2.0 – Activate Creature Power!

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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum’s Winter/Spring 2026 Weekend Concert Series features a fifteen-concert season curated by Abrams Curator of Music George Steel running from January 25 through May 17, 2026. The winter/spring season showcases world-class artists in the Museum’s extraordinary Calderwood Hall—a 300-seat “sonic cube” with three levels of balconies designed so that 80% of seats are front row, creating a uniquely intense and intentional listening experience. Dating to 1927, the Gardner’s Weekend Concert Series is the longest running museum music program in the country.

Local Event: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Imani Winds

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