Happy Equinox, dear reader! We escape the cycle of Longer Nights into crocuses and pollen.
Might as well venture out. What's the plan for your first Spring #BostonWeekend? 1/x
Let's get Business out of the way for the new - each week I scamper around the internet sussing out wonderful #boston area events. I live in #SomervilleMA so I'm partial to things going on in my neighborhood specifically, but anything worth traveling to in #NewEngland lands in this thread.
I dunno if anybody else on the fedi does #hyperlocal calendar listings like this, its my weekly project to help build community, because my neighbors should have nice things. Also, when you're talking up Mastodon etc, talk this project up, tell your peers how you keep finding cool stuff to go to here, and tell the bands and show organizers that you found about the event right here in the fediverse. This whole thing runs on word of mouth, so a boost and a like really helps, savvy?
#BostonWeekend 2/x
And Lo, a poll:
#BostonWeekend 3/x
street parking
10%
driveway
36%
varies/both
12%
car-free
42%
Poll ended at .
Boston Public Market FiberFest 2025

Join us for a celebration of New England fiber arts! See below for the list of 20+ pop-up vendors and festival programming for all ages.

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Holi Mela by Shanti

Get ready for a vibrant and joyous celebration of colors at Holi Mela!

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Neurodivergents Unite · Luma

Overall purpose: To provide a space where neurodivergents (millennials and Gen Z)from all kinds of backgrounds can gather together, have discussions, share,…

Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag (Official Video)

“Teenage Dirtbag” by WheatusListen to Wheatus: https://Wheatus.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to the official Wheatus YouTube channel: https://Wheatus.lnk.to/subsc...

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Boston Flute Day - Longy

Longy
Saturday
#JavonJackson Quartet The acclaimed tenor #saxophonist and his band celebrate the legacy of the late, great American poet #NikkiGiovanni They’ll be performing Hollywood-associated numbers from the Great American Songbook, as featured on Jackson’s second collaborative recording with Giovanni, 2024’s “Javon And Nikki Go to the Movies.” March 22, 7 p.m. $48.05-$64.85. Scullers.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHYqO21gFG-/
scullersjazz.com - its not on the site calendar but...
#jazz #saxophone #TenorSax #BostonMusic #BostonWeekend 9/x
scullersjazz on Instagram

14 likes, 0 comments - scullersjazz on March 19, 2025

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Postponed Somerville Record Fair, New Date TBA

Event in Somerville, MA, United States by Recordville Record Fairs and Studebaker Hawk on Saturday, November 15 2025 with 975 people interested and 79 people going.

Sat 9 - #TRANS: Trans Youth Summit 2025
9:00 am / Florida Ruffin Ridley School (#BrooklineMA) / Free!
The Trans Youth Summit is an event for youth and young adults (ages 25 and under) who are #transgender, #nonbinary, and/or #gender expansive. The Summit features a keynote speaker, workshops, discussion groups, and free gender-affirming wear. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trans-youth-summit-2025-tickets-1144631606949 #boston #bostonWeekend 11/x
Trans Youth Summit 2025

Join this FREE event for youth (ages 25 and under) who are transgender, nonbinary, and/or gender expansive - caregiver track also available!

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Sun. 3/23: queer Knights of The Squared Circle: BLOWW GOES MEDIEVAL ON YOUR A$$
7:00 pm / Arts at the Armory (Somerville) / $27-48
Your favorite queer wrestling show is back! BLOWW is a radical response to the mainstream world of pro-wrestling. They are a feminist, grassroots organization that enables women, non-binary, trans, and questioning people to express themselves and create an unforgettable spectacle. #wrestling
#BostonWeekend 12/x

Sat - #MedfordMA - Voluntary Trail Work with Friends of the Fells

Where: Flynn Rink Parking lot, 300 Elm St.

When: Saturday, March 22, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

More Info: Volunteers will be cleaning stone steps, relaying riprap rocks, gather and placing large and smaller rock we two sets of rock steps and a footbridge are repaired. Dress warmly, where sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle and either a pick or a shovel if you have one. Additional tools will be supplied. Contact Charlie at [email protected] for more information and please leave your dog at home.
#bostonWeekend 13/x

Thursday 3/27 #JoseGonzalez in #BeverlyMA - 10 single seats remain, 80$, assigned seating - I saw him with Y Music in 2016 at Berklee, amazing live.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik_BQYbbZ5U
https://thecabot.org/event/jose-gonzalez/ #BostonMusic #Boston
#BostonWeekend 14/x
José González - Heartbeats (Lyric Video)

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Friday - #TedLeoAndThePharmacists @ Fete ballroom in #Providence #RhodeIsland $30 at the door, All Ages. "For the 20th anniversary playing Shake The Sheets in its entirety and more"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWutgbqLel8
https://www.fetemusic.com/ballroom/tedleo #Boston #BostonMusic #TedLeo #BostonWeekend 15/x
Ted Leo - Me and Mia

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Tesla Takedown Boston (@teslatakedwnboston.bsky.social)

Join our next #TeslaTakedown protest in Boston! Saturday March 22 12pm-2pm at the Tesla showroom at the Prudential Center

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saturday noon, #boston #protest muslim justice league et al, @ parkman bandstand on #BostonCommon https://www.instagram.com/p/DHWmqD3ByUD/
#BostonWeekend 17/x
Muslim Justice League on Instagram: "As violence escalates against our communities globally and locally, join us in resisting and building solidarity! Saturday March 22 12pm Parkman bandstand Boston common"

780 likes, 1 comments - muslimjusticeleague on March 18, 2025: "As violence escalates against our communities globally and locally, join us in resisting and building solidarity! Saturday March 22 12pm Parkman bandstand Boston common".

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Sunday 1pm #boston #protest, national association of letter carriers, against the dismantling of postal service https://bsky.app/profile/nathaliemci.bsky.social/post/3lkqugcbays2j #usps #postalService #Boston #BostonWeekend 18/x
Nathalie McIntosh (@nathaliemci.bsky.social)

Join us to protest the dismantling of the postal service on Sunday, March 23 1 pm on the Boston Common (139 Tremont street) https://www.nalc.org/news/fight-like-hell?link_id=1&can_id=aa0612330d418424eb7dd8e11bcf51bd&source=email-action-alert-lets-fight-for-our-postal-service&email_referrer=email_2662052&email_subject=_-action-alert-lets-fight-for-our-postal-service&&#MA

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Sat 3-6 Craft Fair in #JamaicaPlain - fundraiser for #gaza families https://www.instagram.com/p/DGx2UbROtPv/
#Boston #BostonWeekend 19/x
BDS Boston on Instagram: "🕒 3/22 3-6PM 📍 First Baptist Church, Jamaica Plain BDS Boston is holding a mutual aid craft fair and pie sale! We are looking for bakers to donate pies and vendors to sell any kinds of art, crafts, and/or services such as dog-walking, massage, workshop facilitation, etc. Sign up at: tinyurl.com/bdsbmarket"

346 likes, 1 comments - bdsboston on March 4, 2025: "🕒 3/22 3-6PM 📍 First Baptist Church, Jamaica Plain BDS Boston is holding a mutual aid craft fair and pie sale! We are looking for bakers to donate pies and vendors to sell any kinds of art, crafts, and/or services such as dog-walking, massage, workshop facilitation, etc. Sign up at: tinyurl.com/bdsbmarket".

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AIF-Massachusetts (@[email protected])

Attached: 1 image Maine DSA is holding a document clinic for trans folks in Portland on Sunday, March 23, from 11AM-4PM Attend to get help with legal name changes and birth certificate amendments. See more at their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHPGCERxfsk/ Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlhXIvgpV-tuKrzVuaU5HMcascL1G-x0rLzXHfngo8QuUdnQ/viewform #Maine #TransRights #PortlandME #MaineDSA #Events

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I put together this listing to keep track of concerts I'm excited about this summer, if there's a show missing that seems like it might be remotely up my alley, or some band that you absolutely love in town, send me some info?
#BostonMusic #BostonWeekend 21/x
https://toot.boston/@knizer/114195963026774841
knizer (@[email protected])

Thread of interesting summer 2025 concerts, in and around #boston #massachusetts 1/?

Toot Boston
Saturday drop in between 1-5p - High Viz bike wear workshop at #SomervilleMA Bike Kitchen (community repair space), followed by a MassBike free bike light distro at 530 (if you want to volunteer)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOKjTsMZHRLRS4WbewQylq2Ok3g-iPBxssu6-p9RGI2dVPiw/viewform
#BikeTooter #boston #BostonBikeEvents #BostonBikes #BostonWeekend 22/x
MassBike/SBK Winter Workshop RSVP, Hi-Vis SafeWear

Saturday, March 22nd, Drop in between 1-5pm @ SBK (15 Properzi Way, Somerville) Bring your bike, scooter, mobility device or other gear to a workshop where together we will enhance your visibility using self-adhesive reflective graphics. Jackets, backpacks, etc. can also have their visibility improved using Hi-Vis graphics that will be heat pressed in place at this event - some examples of this type of work can be seen at Safe ’n Stylin (SAFEnSTYLIN.com). We look forward to “seeing” you. This workshop is open to everyone. Please RSVP. Thank you! You will receive a reminder email a few days before the workshop from [email protected]. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

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Sunday 10am Winterräden Mountain/Ebike/fatbike obstacle course race in #MiddleboroughMA https://www.bikereg.com/69268
#BikeTooter #Boston #Massachusetts #BostonWeekend 24/x
Winterräden Online Registration

BikeReg - online cycling event registration

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Sunday 2-4pm - craft supply swap at #ArtisansAsylum #Boston - Free - under 18 ok if with parent/guardian
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHG0LIxtvig/
#BostonWeekend 25/x
Artisans Asylum on Instagram: "📢 Crafting Supply Swap at Artisans Asylum! 🎨✂️ Got too many craft supplies gathering dust? Time to swap! Join us at Artisans Asylum on Sunday, March 23, from 2–4 PM for a FREE crafting supply exchange. Bring your excess materials and trade them with fellow makers—because one crafter’s clutter is another’s creative treasure! ✅ Clean, usable craft supplies only ✅ Small donations accepted for Make and Mend ✅ Free parking available ✅ UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN Let’s keep creativity flowing and supplies in use! See you there! RSVP at link in stories 📍 96 Holton Street, Boston, MA 02135 #Allston #AllstonMA #BrightonMA #Boston #BostonClasses #craft #crafting #makerspace #craftsupplies #supplyswap"

114 likes, 3 comments - artisansasylum on March 12, 2025: "📢 Crafting Supply Swap at Artisans Asylum! 🎨✂️ Got too many craft supplies gathering dust? Time to swap! Join us at Artisans Asylum on Sunday, March 23, from 2–4 PM for a FREE crafting supply exchange. Bring your excess materials and trade them with fellow makers—because one crafter’s clutter is another’s creative treasure! ✅ Clean, usable craft supplies only ✅ Small donations accepted for Make and Mend ✅ Free parking available ✅ UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN Let’s keep creativity flowing and supplies in use! See you there! RSVP at link in stories 📍 96 Holton Street, Boston, MA 02135 #Allston #AllstonMA #BrightonMA #Boston #BostonClasses #craft #crafting #makerspace #craftsupplies #supplyswap".

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Saturday 1-3p - MAMAS garden sign painting and repair in #MedfordMA (#MutualAid Medford and #Somerville) https://www.instagram.com/p/DG86Ycmv_rM/
#Medford #Boston #gardening #BostonWeekend 26/x
Mutual Aid Medford & Somerville on Instagram: "Come paint & repair signs for MAMAS gardens with us! This is a great opportunity to meet community members and have some fun doing arts & crafts - no skill required! Masks required; email us at the address above for the specific address. Please bring paint, brushes, clear coat spray, or old signs if you have them! :) *** Image description: Potted plants and gardening tools are scattered over a white background. Large text reads "Garden Sign Painting Party." Smaller text below reads, "Saturday March 22, 1-3PM. Boston Ave & North St, Medford. Masks required. Email mamasgardeningcollective (at) gmail (dot) com, subject 'painting event 3/22' for the address. Bring paint, brushes, or clearcoat spray if you have them! The more supplies the merrier. Mutual Aid Medford & Somerville." *** Fiesta de pintura de carteles para los huertos: sábado 22 de marzo, de 1 a 3 p. m., en Boston Ave y North St en Medford. Se requieren máscaras. Envíenos un correo electrónico con el asunto "painting event 3/22" para la dirección. ¡Conoce a miembros de la comunidad y diviértete pintando! Traiga pintura, pinceles o pintura en aerosol transparente si tiene algo para compartir. *** Festa de pintura de placas de jardim: sábado, 22 de março, das 1h às 3h, na Boston Ave e North St em Medford. Máscaras necessárias. Envie-nos um email com o assunto "painting event 3/22" para o endereço. Conheça membros da comunidade e divirta-se pintando! Traga tinta, pincéis ou spray de verniz, se tiver para compartilhar. *** Pati penti siy jaden: Samdi 22 Mas, 1-3P, nan Boston Ave & North St nan Medford. Mask obligatwa. Imèl nou ak sijè "painting event 3/22" pou adrès la. Rankontre manm kominote a epi pran plezi nan penti! Pote penti abazde, bwòs, oswa espre transparan si ou gen kèk pou pataje."

75 likes, 1 comments - mutualaidmamas on March 8, 2025: "Come paint & repair signs for MAMAS gardens with us! This is a great opportunity to meet community members and have some fun doing arts & crafts - no skill required! Masks required; email us at the address above for the specific address. Please bring paint, brushes, clear coat spray, or old signs if you have them! :) *** Image description: Potted plants and gardening tools are scattered over a white background. Large text reads "Garden Sign Painting Party." Smaller text below reads, "Saturday March 22, 1-3PM. Boston Ave & North St, Medford. Masks required. Email mamasgardeningcollective (at) gmail (dot) com, subject 'painting event 3/22' for the address. Bring paint, brushes, or clearcoat spray if you have them! The more supplies the merrier. Mutual Aid Medford & Somerville." *** Fiesta de pintura de carteles para los huertos: sábado 22 de marzo, de 1 a 3 p. m., en Boston Ave y North St en Medford. Se requieren máscaras. Envíenos un correo electrónico con el asunto "painting event 3/22" para la dirección. ¡Conoce a miembros de la comunidad y diviértete pintando! Traiga pintura, pinceles o pintura en aerosol transparente si tiene algo para compartir. *** Festa de pintura de placas de jardim: sábado, 22 de março, das 1h às 3h, na Boston Ave e North St em Medford. Máscaras necessárias. Envie-nos um email com o assunto "painting event 3/22" para o endereço. Conheça membros da comunidade e divirta-se pintando! Traga tinta, pincéis ou spray de verniz, se tiver para compartilhar. *** Pati penti siy jaden: Samdi 22 Mas, 1-3P, nan Boston Ave & North St nan Medford. Mask obligatwa. Imèl nou ak sijè "painting event 3/22" pou adrès la. Rankontre manm kominote a epi pran plezi nan penti! Pote penti abazde, bwòs, oswa espre transparan si ou gen kèk pou pataje.".

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This #BostonWeekend thread happens every week, but another project we put together for the #Massachusetts / #NewEngland #community is this list of fedi-enabled local groups.

If you're involved with, or know any #Boston area groups/orgs having a go at #mastodon, please reach out and we'll get them on the Boston Area Starter Pack: https://fedidevs.com/s/Mzgz/
#BostonWeekend 27/x

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America - Mastodon Starter Pack

Boston area groups, and people who regularly post about the Boston metro region - please contact me if you'd like to be added (or removed!)

Sunday 430 - Ajda Snyder, leads a meeting discussing how the #SomervilleMA (and greater #Boston area) music scene might be improved, be it with recording spaces or venues or other support for creators.
https://bsky.app/profile/newallianceaudio.bsky.social/post/3lkxyfdpwpk2k
#BostonMusic
#BostonWeekend 28/x
New Alliance Audio (@newallianceaudio.bsky.social)

Let’s work together to build a stronger, more vibrant music scene in Somerville! Ajda Snyder, our Music Cultural Ambassador is leading the meetings. Meeting 1: March 23, 4-5:30pm, Somerville Music Spaces, 1060 Broadway C101B 2/3

Bluesky Social
Fugue State / Johnnie and the Foodmasters / Intac / Deuce Club - O'Brien's Pub

Fugue State / Johnnie and the Foodmasters / Intac / Deuce Club live at O'Brien's Pub. Get tickets today.

O'Brien's Pub
Sunday 630-930 - #BostonDSA board game night in #JamaicaPlain, free but register
https://www.instagram.com/p/DHa-eQ_u0qE/
#DSA #Boston #BostonWeekend 30/x
Boston DSA on Instagram: "Join comrades for an evening of board game fun! The featured game will be Bloc by Bloc, the cooperative game inspired by urban uprisings across the globe! Liberate your city by occupying strategic spaces, protecting them from the police, and working together with other factions to meet collective goals. No experience necessary- this will be a teaching game! Come down and have fun with comrades while exercising your strategic thinking muscles!"

41 likes, 0 comments - boston_dsa on March 20, 2025: "Join comrades for an evening of board game fun! The featured game will be Bloc by Bloc, the cooperative game inspired by urban uprisings across the globe! Liberate your city by occupying strategic spaces, protecting them from the police, and working together with other factions to meet collective goals. No experience necessary- this will be a teaching game! Come down and have fun with comrades while exercising your strategic thinking muscles!".

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