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17 Things to Do in Boston This Week · August 20–23, 2026

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★ Seaport Sweat Saturdays 2026 | Kick It By Eliza

Free outdoor fitness class at Harbor Way in the Seaport — Kick It By Eliza brings high-energy cardio to the waterfront.

Music & Nightlife
Howard Jones, Wang Chung & The English Beat at House of Blues
An epic '80s night with Howard Jones, Wang Chung, The English Beat, Modern English, and DJ Richard Blade live at House of Blues Fenway.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:00 PM · House of Blues, Fenway, Boston
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Silk Road Ensemble at Tanglewood
The Silkroad Ensemble's flagship program 'Sanctuary: The Power of Resonance and Ritual' with Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens performs at Seiji Ozawa Hall.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 8:00 PM · Seiji Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood, Lenox
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Jerry Seinfeld at Chubb Theatre
Legendary stand-up Jerry Seinfeld brings his signature observational comedy to Chubb Theatre for one night only.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Chubb Theatre, Boston
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Free Events
Summer Movie Nights at Boston Landing: Rocky
Free outdoor movie night at Athletes Park with a live DJ, food and drinks — final week, screening Rocky.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Athletes Park, Boston Landing, Boston
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Heather Kapplow's 'Better Angels' at Atlantic Wharf
Heather Kapplow's public art installation 'Better Angels' returns to Atlantic Wharf this weekend — free and open to all.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Atlantic Wharf, Boston
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The Great Elephant Migration on Commonwealth Avenue Mall
A stunning public art installation featuring life-sized elephant sculptures on Commonwealth Avenue Mall — free to view through September 13.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 8:00 AM · Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Boston
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Family-Friendly
Movie Nights at Hood Park: Cars
Free outdoor movie night at Hood Park in Charlestown — bring a blanket or lawn chair for a screening of Cars.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Hood Park, Charlestown
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Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience at Franklin Park Zoo
An enchanting after-dark lantern experience at Franklin Park Zoo featuring hundreds of illuminated sculptures through November.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 6:00 PM · Franklin Park Zoo, Boston
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Festivals & Special Events
The 158th Annual Marshfield Fair 2026
One of New England's oldest agricultural fairs opens for a 10-day run at the Marshfield Fairground with rides, exhibits, live entertainment, and fair food.
Friday, August 21, 2026 · Marshfield Fairground, Marshfield
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Outdoors & Active
Seaport Sweat Saturdays 2026 | Kick It By Eliza
Free outdoor fitness class at Harbor Way in the Seaport — Kick It By Eliza brings high-energy cardio to the waterfront.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 10:00 AM · Harbor Way, Seaport, Boston
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Sunflower Spectacular at The Garden at Elm Bank
Wander through fields of blooming sunflowers at The Garden at Elm Bank — a seasonal highlight through August 23.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 10:00 AM · The Garden at Elm Bank, Wellesley
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Power Your Stride x [solidcore] x Backyard Boston
Community run with Coach Anoush, a [solidcore] strength class, recovery, and refreshments — a collab between solidcore Seaport and Backyard Boston.
Sunday, August 30, 2026 9:00 AM · [solidcore] Seaport, 399 Congress Street, Boston
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Date Night
Single Mingle for Young Professionals
Elevated singles event on a glass patio at The Palm — dress to impress and meet other young professionals looking to connect.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 6:00 PM · The Palm, Glass Patio, 1 International Place, Boston
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Arts & Culture
Derrick Adams: View Master at ICA Boston
A major solo exhibition by celebrated artist Derrick Adams exploring Black leisure, joy, and identity at the Institute of Contemporary Art.
Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Institute of Contemporary Art, Seaport, Boston
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Networking Night for Young Professionals at Cosmica
Monthly networking night for Boston's young professionals at Cosmica on Berkeley Street — connect, collaborate, and build your network.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 6:00 PM · Cosmica, 40 Berkeley Street, Boston
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No Prophets: Rep. Jared Huffman on the Dangers of Christian Nationalism
WBUR CitySpace hosts Rep. Jared Huffman for a thought-provoking conversation on Christian nationalism and democracy.
Thursday, August 27, 2026 · WBUR CitySpace, Boston
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A Guide to Open Water Lifesaving: Virginia Eubanks at Harvard Book Store
Harvard Book Store welcomes investigative journalist and author Virginia Eubanks to discuss her new memoir about love, caregiving, trauma, and survival.
Monday, August 31, 2026 7:00 PM · Harvard Book Store, Cambridge
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