15 Things to Do in Boston This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Arts & Culture

'The Sporkful' Live

Popular food podcast The Sporkful comes to WBUR's CitySpace for a live taping about food culture and the way we eat.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · CitySpace, WBUR, Boston

Nightingale Vocal Ensemble: A New Way to Breathe

The Nightingale Vocal Ensemble presents world premieres including music by Juhi Bansal and Andrew List alongside works by Joan Szymko, Melissa Dunphy, and Katerina Gimon.

Friday, May 1, 2026 6:00 PM · Gordon Chapel at Old South Church, 645 Boylston Street, Boston

Art in Bloom at the MFA

Celebrate 50 years of Art in Bloom as New England garden clubs pair magnificent floral arrangements with masterworks across the MFA's collection.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Living in Pryde Documentary Screening

Screening of a powerful documentary following residents of The Pryde — New England's first LGBTQ+ welcoming, affordable senior housing community — with discussion.

Monday, May 4, 2026 7:00 PM · GBH Studios, Boston

Festivals & Special Events

Wake Up the Earth Festival & Parade

Jamaica Plain's beloved annual May Day celebration combining parade, performances, and family activities for all ages.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Jamaica Plain, Boston

SoWa Open Market – Opening Day

The SoWa Open Market kicks off its season with artisans, craftspeople, designers, and local farmers gathering for the first outdoor market of the year.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 11:00 AM · SoWa Boston, 530 Harrison Ave, South End

Boston Art Review Big Annual Spring Party

Boston Art Review's biggest party of the year, celebrating the local contemporary art scene with a festive community gathering.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Boston

ZOES ON THE ROOF – Haitian Flag Day Weekend

A rooftop Haitian Flag Day Weekend celebration at Moxy Boston Downtown featuring food, music, and cultural festivities.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 4:00 PM · Moxy Boston Downtown, Boston

Music & Nightlife

Anne Wilson – World Vision Volunteers

Christian pop artist Anne Wilson performs at Boch Center Shubert Theatre as part of the World Vision Volunteers tour.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 4:45 PM · Boch Center Shubert Theatre, Boston

Boston Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven Symphony No. 9

Conductor Dima Slobodeniouk leads the BSO in a monumental program pairing John Adams' Harmonium with Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 featuring the Tanglewood Festival Chorus.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 7:30 PM · Symphony Hall, Back Bay

LCD Soundsystem at Roadrunner

Indie-electronic icons LCD Soundsystem headline Roadrunner for a four-night run in Allston.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:00 PM · Roadrunner, Allston

Vanessa Carlton

Singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton brings her intimate performances to City Winery Boston for two nights.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · City Winery, 80 Beverly Street, Boston

Outdoors & Active

Seaport Sweat 2026 | Align and Define Yoga

Free outdoor yoga class in the heart of the Seaport as part of the Seaport Sweat 2026 wellness series.

Monday, May 4, 2026 5:30 PM · Seaport Common, Boston

Free Events

Little Songbook In Bloom

Little Songbook Opera presents world premieres of new works by Kevin Lubin alongside music by Gerald Finzi, performed in a community growing center garden setting — free with registration.

Friday, May 1, 2026 1:00 PM · Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave, Somerville

GBH Amplifies – Jimmy Hills

Community conversation series at GBH's Boston Public Library studio featuring James 'Jimmy' Hills, host of Java with Jimmy, in a free public discussion.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 12:30 PM · GBH BPL Studio, Boston Public Library, Copley Square