Oh yes, I'm back again with your Boston Weekend Events thread - what's doin' #Boston #Massachusetts and surrounds? PSA if you have Thanksgiving leftovers in the fridge since Thursday, they ain't food safe anymore. Let that Cranberry Sauce go.
Let's go. #BostonWeekend 1/x
have seen any snow at home this fall
75.6%
uh, we've been shoveling at home a lot
7.3%
no snow at home, but have been somewhere with snow
7.3%
no snow yet this season! seriously, its December
9.8%
Poll ended at .

#BostonWeekend 2/x
If you're new, this is my weekly curated thread of whatever I find going on in Boston that looks cool, or worth traveling to in the Greater #NewEngland region. There's a LOT in the metro area - and my focus is often where I live in the #SomervilleMA #CambridgeMA #MedfordMA #ArlingtonMA town cluster.
I do this most weeks to build our local fediverse network and meet cool people, so the fed is tailored to my weird interests, but I try and include Big Events too. I'm also doing this to find out about the most eclectic stuff to enjoy - and love to know what things you're excited about. Especially if you're putting on an event - reach out!

Follow the tag #BostonWeekend to keep this in your feed so you can keep up with the cool stuff.

#BostonWeekend 3/x
Friday - beloved resale shop #Boomerangs is back in #CentralSquare #CambridgeMA - grand reopening event https://www.facebook.com/events/1360070505373110
Boomerangs x More Than Words Official Opening Day!

Event in Cambridge, MA, United States by More Than Words on Friday, December 6 2024 with 530 people interested and 27 people going. 6 posts in the discussion.

#BostonWeekend 4/x
Friday 630 MIT - free but register, music, live video/audio analog synthesizer performance - Andrew Neumann
#BostonMusic
https://listart.mit.edu/calendar/videosound-performance-andrew-neumann
Video/Sound Performance with Andrew Neumann | MIT List Visual Arts Center

In conjunction with Steina: Playback please join the MIT List Visual Arts Center and MIT Art, Culture and Technology for an evening of experimental sound and visual performance “The Predictability of Unpredictability*…”  by Andrew Neumann.

MIT List Visual Arts Center
#BostonWeekend 5/x
Friday at 8 - eclectic cello show at Lillypad in Cambridge, #Berklee folks, $10 - 'Featuring the music of Tool, Bjork, Popper, Tricot, Ken James Kubota, Gunther Tiedman, Chris White and more!'
"Alternative Rock, Neo-Soul, Classical, Jazz, Math Rock"
#BostonMusic
https://www.lilypadinman.com/home/2024/12/6/berklee-cello-takeover
BERKLEE CELLO TAKEOVER — The Lilypad

$10 suggested donation/$5 students/ Show at 8pm, doors at 7:45

The Lilypad

#BostonWeekend 6/x

#SLUTCRACKER is back in #DavisSquare

Hailed by critics as both “the perfect legacy for Tchaikovsky” (The Boston Herald) and a show that “ruins the message of Christmas” (The Boston Herald) come see why people travel from across the globe to witness this homegrown holiday spectacular.

This burlesque version of the Nutcracker is inclusive, hilarious, and showcases local artists of various backgrounds, body types, and kink.

General Admission – Ages 18 & Up - through Jan 5

#BostonDance #BostonMusic
https://www.somervilletheatre.com/production/the-slutcracker-2/

The Slutcracker - Somerville Theatre

The Slutcracker is back for its Seventeenth Season! Hailed by critics as both “the perfect legacy for Tchaikovsky” (The Boston Herald) and a show that “ruins the message of Christmas” (The Boston Herald) come see why people travel from across the globe to witness this homegrown holiday spectacular. This burlesque version of the Nutcracker is inclusive, hilarious, and...Read More

Somerville Theatre

#BostonWeekend 7/x
Hey, if you actually read this toot/thread, would you mind just hitting the star to 'favorite' this one? I've no idea how many people actually see this thread each week but its likely more than the 50 folks that tend to vote in the top level poll. I'm trying to figure out if I should keep doing this just here on the fediverse or if I should branch out to other platforms/work on a different project in 2025.

No boost, just favorite.

Also if you see this post without the context of the rest of my Boston Weekend thread, and would like to see that sort of thing in the future - I encourage you to give me a follow for friendly Massachusetts area chatter. Ours is a small instance and I'm trying hard to find more locals.

#BostonWeekend 8/x
Friday 6pm - free - at #tufts in #MedfordMA and live streamed - Ghana Dance/music

"Attah Poku leads Kiniwe in a performance of music and dance from Ghana featuring Mohammed Alidu, Agbekor Drum and Dance Society, and New England Conservatory’s Mile Norvisi ensemble.

" https://as.tufts.edu/music/news-events/events/calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D177197442&eventid=177197442

#BostonMusic #BostonDance #BostonAfrica

Events Calendar | Department of Music

#BostonWeekend 9/x
Stevie frickin Vai, Danny from Tool, and two of the original members of King Crimson playing King Crimson - Friday 8pm in #LynnMA - 100$ tickets still available for tonight north of #Boston

Beat w/ #AdrianBelew, #SteveVai performing 80s #KingCrimson albums.

"Former King Crimson members ADRIAN BELEW and TONY LEVIN band together with guitar virtuoso STEVE VAI and explosive #Tool drummer DANNY CAREY for the first time to create BEAT, a creative reinterpretation of the three iconic 80s KING CRIMSON albums – Discipline, Beat, and Three Of A Perfect Pair."

https://beat-tour.com
https://www.lynnauditorium.com
#BostonMusic #WTF #PROG #GUITAR GODS

HOME - BEAT TOUR

Former King Crimson members ADRIAN BELEW and TONY LEVIN band together with guitar virtuoso STEVE VAI and explosive Tool drummer DANNY CAREY for the first time

BEAT TOUR - Belew • Vai • Levin • Carey
#BostonWeekend 10/x
Saturday and Sunday - Book Sale at the #SomervilleMA Public Library Central branch, free. An exceptional and eclectic media sale supporting my local library.
https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/friends-of-the-somerville-public-library-winter-book-sale-3/
#CambridgeMA

#BostonWeekend 11/x
🎷 🎷 🎷 Friday #MoonHooch at the paradise in Boston 50$+ - new album out -

"Moon Hooch is an American band from Brooklyn, New York, known for their dance-oriented #percussion and #saxophone based music. The band consists of saxophonists Wenzl McGowen and Michael Wilbur, and drummer Jules Jenssen. "
https://www.moonhooch.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEZqVwuhvFM
https://concerts.livenation.com/moon-hooch-with-cofresi-18-boston-massachusetts-12-06-2024/event/010060CCE3CDA945
#BostonMusic

Moon Hooch

The official website of Moon Hooch, a Brooklyn-based band comprised of two saxophonists and a drummer.

Moon Hooch

#BostonWeekend 12/x
Saturday morning Farmers Market in #SomervilleMA - indoors at the #SomervilleArmory
Pay with cash, card, check, and SNAP/HIP (the market also offers a $15 SNAP match to customers each week. )

https://www.somwintermarket.org

Somerville Winter Farmers Market

Every Saturday at the Armory you'll find the best variety of products from New England's food producers. December through March in Somerville, MA

somwintermarket
Citizens House of Blues Boston - 2025 show schedule & venue information - Live Nation

Citizens House of Blues Boston tickets and upcoming 2025 event schedule. Find details for Citizens House of Blues Boston in Boston, MA, including venue info and seating charts.

Live Nation
#bostonWeekend 14/x
get you a not-quite-a-Puppy-anymore for Hannukah - MSPCA adoptathon of dogs older than 1 year - fees waved
https://mastodon.boston/@MSPCAAngell/113600621993051178
https://youtu.be/gbxyZAduGvY
MSPCA-Angell (@[email protected])

Our Home for the Holidays adoptathon starts today! Adoption fees for all #dogs aged one and older will be waived at our shelters in #Boston, #Methuen, #Salem, and #Centerville on #CapeCod, plus Berkshire Humane, Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center, #Worcester ARL, Baypath Humane, and #Lowell Humane! Learn more here, via Salem Patch: https://patch.com/massachusetts/salem/ghost-christmas-present-mspca-holds-fee-free-dog-adoptions #massachusetts #rescuedogs #rescuedog #dog #dogsofmastodon #springfield #hopkinton #berkshires

Mastodon.Boston
#BostonWeekend 15/x
oh - #SIXtheMusical is in Boston all month at the Emerson Colonial Theater for Broadway in Boston. Nosebleed seats start at 45$ and escalate, matinees on the weekend shows. https://boston.broadway.com/shows/six-2/
#BostonWeekend 16/x
Sat/Sun - Massachusetts Independent #Comics expo - MICE - back again at #BostonUniversity
Free - imho sane covid policy for an indoor event (mandatory masks keep gatherings safe).
https://www.micexpo.org
#Bostongeek #BostonArt
MICE | The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo

The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE) is the New England area’s premiere event dedicated to the exciting and accessible art form of independent comics and graphic novels.

MICE

#BostonWeekend 17/x
Sunday 1-6 #ArtisansAsylum Winter Holiday Craft Market https://www.artisansasylum.com

I WILL BE THERE supporting @swachter and her excellent collection of wares - sewn right here in #SomervilleMA - support local makers if you can, please.

Artisans Asylum

An inclusive, non-profit community makerspace dedicated to advancing the learning, practice and culture of do-it-yourself (“DIY”) fabrication

Artisans Asylum

#BostonWeekend 18/x
Small Mart - Saturday at 11, free #SomervilleMA

a curated market featuring 40+ of all our favorite local artisans, vintage, makers and more! - at the Crystal Ballroom in #DavisSquare.

https://www.crystalballroomboston.com/events/small-mart-4/

Small Mart - Crystal Ballroom

Find dates and details for Small Mart at the Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theater near Boston in Somerville MA.

Crystal Ballroom
#BostonWeekend 19/x
Saturday noon - 6 #UnionSquare Holiday Stroll - get a stamp card and have a chance to win fabulous prizes visiting various #Somerville stores and restaurants - #ShopLocal #ShopSmall https://www.unionsquaremain.org/
Union Square Main Streets

Union Square Main Streets
#BostoNWeekend 20/x And if you're doing the Saturday #UnionSquare Holiday Stroll above, stop in Boynton Yards - free Hot Cocoa and Cookies, there's an artisan market https://www.unionsquaremain.org/events/2024/12/7/bywinterfest
Winter Fest at Boynton Yards — Union Square Main Streets

Stop by Boynton Yards for a cozy afternoon of free, festive fun as you stroll Union Square for the 10th Annual Holiday Stroll! FREE Hot Cocoa & Cookies FREE Crafts & Holiday Gift Making FREE Games & DJ Entertainment Local Artisan Market FREE 360 Photobooth Expe

Union Square Main Streets

#BostonWeekend 21/x
Sat & Sun - in #Boston, the #NorthBennetStreetSchool holds an open house 10-2
Learn about their career programs in #bookbinding #FurnitureMaking #Carpentry #JewelryMaking #Locksmithing #pianoTech #preservationTechnology and #Violin making and repair
Discover Community Education classes
Shop handmade gifts

https://nbss.edu/news-events/events/open-house-2024/

Open House 2024 - North Bennet Street School

North Bennet Street School

#BostonWeekend 22/x
Sunday 1230 Boston Hassle Flea Market in #CambridgeMA at the Cambridge Community Center (between #CentralSquare and Mem Drive)
2$ admission, DIY/eclectic vendors, and a bunch of live music (punk?) this week. Support your local scene! also @HorizonMass (BINJ affiliated student run news indie) will be tabling there!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDPjFKpOZl4/

Boston Hassle Art Market on Instagram: "Sunday couldn’t come sooner!!! 2 days till MARKET DAY!! This was a flyer from @creativity.plus.me they will be vending all their goods at the market and I encourage you to follow them!!!!"

78 likes, 0 comments - _hasslefleamarket on December 6, 2024: "Sunday couldn’t come sooner!!! 2 days till MARKET DAY!! This was a flyer from @creativity.plus.me they will be vending all their goods at the market and I encourage you to follow them!!!!".

Instagram

#BostonWeekend 23/end
Well that sure was a weekend. I showed up too late for the library sale in Somerville, had a nice walk around Union Square, and a great time meeting people at Artisans Asylum.

what did you get up to?

@knizer We went to Winterlights at the Bradley Estate!
@knizer You usually see 21+ — you wouldn't expect there to be that big a market for 70+ there! 😂