20 Things to Do in Boston This Week · July 9–12, 2026

Free Events

Harborwalk Sounds: Berklee College of Music at the ICA

Berklee College of Music students perform a free outdoor concert along the ICA waterfront as part of the Harborwalk Sounds summer series.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Institute of Contemporary Art Boston

Cambridge PorchFest

A free, walkable community music festival featuring over 70 local musicians performing on 25 porches throughout Cambridgeport.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Cambridgeport, Cambridge

Music & Nightlife

NEMPAC's Jazz in the Park

The North End Music & Performing Arts Center presents its 2026 Jazz in the Park series with a free outdoor concert on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM · Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston

Noah Kahan: The Great Divide Tour at Fenway Park

Vermont indie-folk star Noah Kahan headlines multiple nights at Fenway Park on his blockbuster Great Divide Tour.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:30 PM · Fenway Park, Boston

Fantasies and Fugues, Modes and Moods at Emmanuel Church

SOHIP presents the Sempervirens recorder ensemble performing works of Josquin, Bach, Mozart, Shostakovich, and more on recorders from sopranino to contrabass.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 7:30 PM · Emmanuel Church, Lindsay Chapel, Boston

Matthew Morrison: Show Up

Broadway star and Glee fan favorite Matthew Morrison performs live at City Winery Boston in an intimate dinner-and-show setting.

Monday, July 13, 2026 7:30 PM · City Winery Boston, 80 Beverly Street

Ryan Long at The Wilbur

Stand-up comedian Ryan Long brings his sharp observational comedy to The Wilbur Theater in Boston.

Friday, July 17, 2026 7:30 PM · The Wilbur Theater, Boston

Festivals & Special Events

Sail Boston 2026 – Tall Ships

The iconic Tall Ships return to Boston Harbor for Sail Boston, part of the nationwide Sail250 celebration of America's 250th anniversary — free to visit.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Boston Harbor

Best of Boston Soiree 2026

Boston Magazine's annual Best of Boston Soiree returns at Roadrunner with a VIP reception, general admission party, and afterparty celebrating the city's best.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 VIP @ 5:30 PM | GA @ 6:30 PM | Afterparty @ 9:00 PM · Roadrunner Boston, 89 Guest St, Boston

Family-Friendly

Free Friday Flicks at the Hatch Shell

The beloved summer tradition returns with a free outdoor screening of Hamilton (2h 40m) on the Esplanade at the DCR Hatch Shell.

Friday, July 10, 2026 · DCR Hatch Shell, Esplanade, Boston

Outdoors & Active

Reset & Restore: A Morning of Nourishment, Movement & Intention

A free wellness morning combining movement, nourishment, and mindful intention at Beyond Yoga.

Sunday, July 12, 2026 9:00 AM · Beyond Yoga, Boston

Arts & Culture

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The Tony Award-winning two-part theatrical production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues its Boston run.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 7:00 PM · Downtown Boston

Abstract Work Exhibition Opening

A new group exhibition of abstract works opens at Piano Craft Gallery in the South End, running through late July.

Friday, July 10, 2026 · Piano Craft Gallery, South End, Boston

Promises of the Revolution Screening & Discussion

GBH and Mass Humanities present the world premiere screening of four short films reimagining America's 250th through the stories of underrepresented Massachusetts communities, followed by a filmmaker panel and reception.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 6:00 PM · GBH, Boston

Set in Boston: 'The Thomas Crown Affair' Screening and Conversation

WBUR CitySpace presents a screening of the Boston-set classic film The Thomas Crown Affair followed by a conversation with special guests.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · WBUR CitySpace, Boston

Food & Drink

Curated Cuisine: Artisan Cheese in New England

WBUR CitySpace hosts an intimate tasting event celebrating the artisan cheese makers of New England — a hands-on, learn-as-you-taste experience.

Monday, July 20, 2026 · WBUR CitySpace, Boston

Date Night

The Great Gatsby

An immersive theatrical dining experience inspired by Fitzgerald's Jazz Age classic, running nightly Downtown.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM · Downtown Boston

Single Mingle @ Pickleball Social Club

BostonYPA's flirty pickleball mixer returns at Harpoon Brewery's Pickleball Social Club — a fun, fast-paced way to meet Boston singles.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Pickleball Social Club at Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave, Boston

An Evening of New York Times Games

WBUR CitySpace hosts a live, in-person evening of New York Times Games including Wordle, Connections, and more — a fun social experience for puzzle lovers.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · WBUR CitySpace, Boston

Sports

HYROX: Summer Sprint

A mini HYROX simulation at Backyard Boston designed to help athletes establish a baseline and identify strengths before race day.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM · Backyard Boston, 5 Necco Street, Boston