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Things to Do in Boston

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This week in Boston · July 9–12, 2026

Sail Boston brings majestic Tall Ships to the harbor July 11–16, Cambridge PorchFest fills 25 porches with free live music this weekend, and Berklee students take over the ICA waterfront tonight — Boston's midsummer is fully loaded.

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Past Digests

Browse past digests for Boston. Each digest features gems from local sources and social media.

Boston — July 02, 2026
Boston Harborfest kicks off with fireworks and a city woven together mural while the Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular lights up the Esplanade — plus The Moth StorySLAM and a Paranormal Activity screening round out a stacked holiday week.
Boston — June 25, 2026
FIFA World Cup fever meets a Flowers: J Dilla Tribute at City Winery and Chelsea Handler at Cape Cod Melody Tent — Boston's weekend is stacked with music, movement, and summer soul.
Boston — June 18, 2026
World Cup fever and Juneteenth collide in a once-in-a-generation Boston weekend — catch the USA vs. Australia watch party on Temple Place, free MFA admission for America at 250, and Jon Stewart at Tanglewood.
Boston — June 11, 2026
The FIFA World Cup Fan Festival takes over City Hall Plaza this week, while the Boston Dragon Boat Festival paddles into Cambridge on Sunday. Michelin's arrival at CitySpace on June 29 is already stirring buzz among the city's food obsessives.
Boston — June 04, 2026
Pride weekend takes over with Dorchfest and the Boston Pride Parade anchoring Saturday, while the Moth Mainstage storytelling at Somerville Theatre is the Thursday night ticket. Chelsea Handler at the Wang and SNL improv round out a stacked few days.
Boston — May 28, 2026
The WBUR Festival takes over BU this weekend with live music, podcast tapings, and José Andrés, while Mayfair in Harvard Square brings four stages of live music and street art on Sunday. Squeeze in the free Boston Harbor Islands ferry and a Miles Davis tribute at the BPL tonight.
Boston — May 21, 2026
Memorial Day weekend arrives with the WBUR Festival anchoring two days of ideas and music at BU, while the Big Gig Spring Music Festival takes over Charles River Speedway and free MFA admission opens doors for everyone Monday.
Boston — May 14, 2026
Panda Fest descends on Ohiri Field this weekend as one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US, while Courtney Barnett brings her wry guitar to Roadrunner and Watertown Porchfest turns every porch into a stage.
Boston — April 30, 2026
Things to do in Boston this week (April 30–May 3, 2026) — Wake Up the Earth Festival & Parade, Boston Hot Sauce Festival, and Seaport Sweat 2026 | Align and Define Yoga, plus 12 more curated events.

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Music & nightlife, food & drink, arts & culture, outdoors, festivals, sports, family-friendly, date night, wellness, and free community events.
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