Emerson Colonial Theatre

This American Life host Ira Glass and world-renowned Israeli author Etgar Keret share the stage for a rare live evening of stories, blending humor and heartbreak in tales inspired by Keret's complicated, unforgettable mother.

Local Event: Half-Baked Stories About My Dead Mom

Suffolk County

Boston

Massachusetts

Half-Baked Stories About My Dead Mom

This American Life host Ira Glass and world-renowned Israeli author Etgar Keret share the stage for a rare live evening of...

Few voices in pop history are as instantly recognizable, or as deeply loved, as Karen Carpenter’s. The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration brings the icon’s extraordinary voice and the brother-sister duo’s unforgettable music back to the stage in a beautifully crafted all-new production from the creative team behind The Simon &amp; Garfunkel Story. With a full band and heartfelt storytelling, this concert captures the warmth, emotion, and musical brilliance of The Carpenters. It’s a touching tribute that invites audiences to sing-along, reminisce, and fall in love all over again. Expect to relive all of their favorites including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Close to You,” and “Rainy Days and Mondays” with this heartfelt love letter to the quiet magic of Karen and Richard Carpenter.

Local Event: The Carpenters Songbook

The Carpenters Songbook

Few voices in pop history are as instantly recognizable, or as deeply loved, as Karen Carpenter’s. The Carpenters Songbook: A...

Buena Vista Orchestra, featuring key players from throughout the history of The Buena Vista Social Club, continues the legacy of the legendary group with an exciting new stage production and repertoire pulled from the greatest hits and deep-dive cuts.

Local Event: Buena Vista Orchestra

Buena Vista Orchestra

Buena Vista Orchestra, featuring key players from throughout the history of The Buena Vista Social Club, continues the legacy...

Join Yotam Ottolenghi for an intimate and energizing evening celebrating his new cookbook Simple Too, the long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling Ottolenghi Simple. In conversation, he’ll share how Simple Too was born from real life: recipes that work with you, not against you — dishes you can begin with half a plan and still end with a deeply satisfying meal. Expect laughter, honesty, and that signature Ottolenghi spark as he declares, “The lemon is back!” and explains why bold flavor remains at the heart of simplicity.

Local Event: Simple Too: An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi

Simple Too: An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi

Join Yotam Ottolenghi for an intimate and energizing evening celebrating his new cookbook Simple Too, the long-awaited...

Join the original 'Magenta,' Patricia Quinn, for a screening of the unedited movie in a new 4k restoration with live shadow cast, audience participation, a costume contest, and more!
VIP Meet &amp; Greet: Get exclusive tickets to the VIP Meet &amp; Greet to meet Patricia Quinn herself, have a personal photo opportunity, and get an autograph. Meet &amp; Greet tickets can be added to your order after you’ve selected your seat.

Local Event: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Join the original 'Magenta,' Patricia Quinn, for a screening of the unedited movie in a new 4k restoration with live shadow...

In this intimate, romantic and joyful concert, Michael Feinstein pays tribute to two of his personal friends, creative inspirations, and musical heroes – vocal icon Johnny Mathis and Oscar-winning composer Henry Mancini. The music celebrated is among the finest in American recording and cinematic history, featuring Oscar and Grammy-winning classics, including Moon River, Brazil, Misty, Two for the Road, It’s Not for Me to Say, Days of Wine and Roses, and Wonderful! Wonderful! This performance glows with enchantment, beauty, jazz, and swing.

Local Event: Michael Feinstein in My Celebration

Michael Feinstein in My Celebration

In this intimate, romantic and joyful concert, Michael Feinstein pays tribute to two of his personal friends, creative...

Watch Ridley Scott's multi-Academy Award®-nominated cult classic Blade Runner: The Final Cut on the big screen as Vangelis' iconic score comes to life, performed live by The Avex Ensemble in perfect sync with Harrison Ford's iconic sci-fi noir thriller.

Local Event: Blade Runner Live

Blade Runner Live

Watch Ridley Scott's multi-Academy Award®-nominated cult classic Blade Runner: The Final Cut on the big screen as Vangelis'...

A star of both stage and screen, Aaron Tveit is renowned for his soaring vocals, charming stage presence, and acclaimed performances as&nbsp;Christian in the world premiere of Moulin Rouge! The Musical (a role he originated right here at the Colonial and earned a Tony Award® for Best Actor in a Musical and an Outer Critics Circle honor), as well as standout roles Next to Normal and Chess.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to see one of musical theatre's most celebrated leading men live in concert. Aaron returns to the Colonial stage for two unforgettable evenings of extraordinary music, captivating storytelling, and world-class entertainment.

Local Event: An Evening with Aaron Tviet

An Evening with Aaron Tviet

A star of both stage and screen, Aaron Tveit is renowned for his soaring vocals, charming stage presence, and acclaimed...

Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln, through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola). Declared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times, Oh, Mary! received two Tony Awards including Best Direction of a Play (Sam Pinkleton), Drama League Awards for Outstanding Play and Outstanding Direction of a Play, as well as a special citation from the New York Drama Critics’ Circle. It was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Local Event: Oh, Mary!

Oh, Mary!

Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s...

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Benjamin Pierce

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Virtual

You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like you. 
Are you interested in applying&nbsp;for the 2027–2028&nbsp;school year? <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/registration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Come to our Virtual Open House</a> to hear from current students and faculty, learn about different areas of school life, and discover all that makes Commonwealth so uncommon.
You will&nbsp;get a real sense of the Commonwealth experience and what your future here might be like:
<ul><li>Connect with inquisitive current students and friendly faculty</li><li>Learn about different areas of school life</li><li>Get answers to your admissions and financial aid questions</li><li>And much more…</li></ul>
Please register to reserve your spot. Both&nbsp;students and parents/primary caregivers are welcome to join us.
We cannot wait to meet you!

Local Event: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like...

Brookline Senior Center

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Tuesday, October 6, 7pm, at Brookline Senior Center. Director Eric Tarlin will have you making music in no time, whether you can read music or not. This fall our theme is “Horn Bands from the 60’s, 70’s &amp; 80’s”, including Earth Wind &amp; Fire, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower of Power, Gloria Estefan, Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Toto, Steely Dan, and even a tribute to the late Dolly Parton.&nbsp;Come try it out risk-free! Find your voice. Feed your spirit. Make new friends. For more information, visit our website RockVoices.com

Local Event: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY...

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions! Fall season starts Tuesday, October 6, 7pm, at Brookline...

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Macy's, 250 Granite St., Suite 8160, Braintree, MA, 2184

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs all day; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.

Local Event: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer...

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the...

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Somerville Theatre

The Phantom of the Opera — Live in Concert
Experience the legendary 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera on the big screen, accompanied live by the New England Film Orchestra, conducted by Gina Naggar, performing Carl Davis’s acclaimed symphonic orchestral score.
Starring Lon Chaney in his iconic portrayal of the Phantom, Rupert Julian’s film was the first major screen adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel and remains one of the defining works of silent cinema.
Davis’s score draws heavily on Gounod’s Faust — the opera at the center of the film’s Paris Opera House setting — while creating a haunting musical identity for the Phantom himself. As Davis described it: “horror, pure horror.” Performed live alongside the film, the score heightens its romance, spectacle, suspense, and terror, transforming this silent masterpiece into an immersive concert-cinema experience.
Beneath the grandeur of the Paris Opera House lives a mysterious masked figure who has become obsessed with young singer Christine Daaé. When Christine discovers the truth behind the voice guiding her career, she is drawn into the Phantom’s hidden world beneath the theater, setting in motion a gothic tale of obsession, jealousy, and forbidden love.
A cinematic classic. A live orchestra. An unforgettable night at the movies.

Local Event: Phantom of the Opera with LIVE Orchestra

Phantom of the Opera with LIVE Orchestra

The Phantom of the Opera — Live in Concert
Experience the legendary 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera on the big...

Online

<h4>This course is for students currently enrolled in high school grades 9-12. 7-Session Online Course (6 Group Meetings + 1 Individual Review)</h4>
Are you a high school student dreaming of a future in fashion? This online course is designed to help you build a compelling fashion portfolio tailored for art and design school applications. Over six weekly group sessions, you'll develop two original design projects, learn how to present your creative vision, and explore what schools typically look for in a portfolio.
This class will cover essential elements like mood boards, sketching, fabric selection, and illustration techniques, with special attention to ready-to-wear design. You’ll also gain insight into application requirements—from essays to sewing projects—so you can confidently apply to your chosen schools.
In the final session, you'll receive a one-on-one 20-minute portfolio review to discuss your work and next steps for submission.

Local Event: Fashion Portfolio Prep for High School

Fashion Portfolio Prep for High School

This course is for students currently enrolled in high school grades 9-12.  7-Session Online Course (6 Group Meetings + 1...

NYC and Boston's rising stars of standup comedy come together in this special event. You've seen our comics on Hulu, Amazon; at venues like NY Comedy Club, The Stand, The Comedy Studio, Comedy Connection, The Wilbur Theatre, and more. You don't want to miss this. Join us at The Cellar of Bell Inn and Tavern, Peabody. Just 5 min from Salem.&nbsp;

Local Event: Standup Comedy Show: NYC/Boston Collide at The Cellar (Peabody/Salem)

Essex County

Salem

Standup Comedy Show: NYC/Boston Collide at The...

NYC and Boston's rising stars of standup comedy come together in this special event. You've seen our comics on Hulu, Amazon; at...

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Half-Baked Stories About My Dead Mom

OCT

6

7:30 PM

Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Boston, MA

The Carpenters Songbook

OCT

7

7:30 PM

Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Buena Vista Orchestra

OCT

8

7:30 PM

Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Simple Too: An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi

OCT

11

6:30 PM

Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Boston, MA

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

OCT

27

7:30 PM

Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Michael Feinstein in My Celebration

OCT

30

8:00 PM

Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Blade Runner Live

OCT

31

7:00 PM

Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Boston, MA

An Evening with Aaron Tviet

NOV

1

7:00 PM

Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Oh, Mary!

DEC

21

7:30 PM

Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Oh, Mary!

DEC

22

7:30 PM

Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Oh, Mary!

DEC

23

3:00 PM

Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Oh, Mary!

DEC

23

7:30 PM

Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Phantom of the Opera with LIVE Orchestra

Fashion Portfolio Prep for High School

Standup Comedy Show: NYC/Boston Collide at The Cellar (Peabody/Salem)