#BostonWeekend 1/?
It's time for your Boston Weekend thread for May 8-11, 2025.
Welcome! Please, give this thread a boost to help get this in front of Boston-ish folks. Every week I compile events near Boston that are worth the trip.
#Boston #Massachusetts #BostonMA #NewEngland #weekend
#BostonWeekend 2/x
I’m looking at #PaxEast, #Porchfest, #MothersDay, #KiteFestival, and #SteamPunk Festivals, and a bunch beyond - there’s plenty to recharge your battery.
Follow the #BostonWeekend tag, or tag your own post to promote.
#Boston #SomervilleMA #CambridgeMA #Waltham #WalthamMA #RevereBeach #RevereMA
#BostonWeekend 3/x
I’m just one person doing this as a personal project - this is my way to meet neighbors, #Boston is in some ways a small city.
If this thread is useful, I hope you’ll share it with your friends, especially those who aren’t tuned into ActivityPub/Fediverse/Mastodon social media - this is the kind of non-commercial project we do here.
Also check out our Starter Pack of mostly boston area groups: https://fedidevs.com/s/Mzgz/
#BostonWeekend 4/x
This week’s curated list comes from my reviewing various listservs, social media feeds, and bulletin boards.
Here’s some of the web sites i reviewed this week to bring you this thread:
https://bostonshows.org
https://www.cambridgeday.com/events-ahead/
https://calendar.mit.edu/group/wmbr_radio
https://wumb.org/calendar/
https://www.timeout.com/boston/things-to-do/things-to-do-this-in-boston-this-week
https://www.bostonbikeevents.net
https://www.bostonmagazine.com/things-to-do/weekend/
https://linktr.ee/bostonimprovcalendar
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/08/arts/things-to-do-in-boston-this-weekend/
https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/1kh1fzu/things_to_do_in_boston_this_weekend_may_8th_11th/
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/89-things-to-do-in-boston-this-weekend--4
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/70-free-things-to-do-in-boston-this-week-may-5-11-2025
https://mailchi.mp/bostonartreview/weekly-art-happenings-may-6-2025
https://mailchi.mp/pleasurepie/may2025
Pride events: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-IZH815jICtT1FJ3jgpCFc5aM2wFnXz2mQTGZnz91f8/edit?gid=0#gid=0
#Boston #Massachusetts #MA #NewEngland #Maine #ME #Vermont #VT #NewHampshire #NH #RI #RhodeIsland #CT #Connecticut
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#BostonWeekend 9/x
Thu May 8 Fabville open house, demos, and 3d printer giveaway!
"FabVille is hosting our Annual Maker Showcase on Thursday May 8th 4-9 PM in our design lab at Somerville High School. We are looking to celebrate and highlight our community’s creativity and the amazing wonders of Making.
At this event you can expect:
Tours of Fabville and testimonials by community members
Demonstrations of the tools we have in the shop: Laser Cutters, 3d Printers, Vinyl Cutters, CNC machines and more!
5-10 minute presentations from local creatives, organizations, and businesses on their projects and how Makerspaces like Fabville fulfill their needs.
Tabling by local artists, orgs, and businesses.
Networking opportunities with the Makers and Crafters of Somerville.
A Giveaway where one community member win a brand new 3d printer and a one on one 101 class to learn how to use it!?
https://fabville.org/new-events/2025/5/8/fabville-4th-annual-makerspace-showcase
https://www.instagram.com/p/DJDTBK2Mdaw/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DJWz6MGS9yl/
#SomervilleMA #makerspace #hackerspace #HighSchool #STEM #ArtisansAsylum
FabVille is hosting our Annual Maker Showcase on Thursday May 8th 4-9 PM in our design lab at Somerville High School. We are looking to celebrate and highlight our community’s creativity and the amazing wonders of Making. At this event you can expect: Tours of Fabville and testimonials by commu
#BostonWeekend 10/x
Sat/Sun Its Commencement season and @hmelman
was kind enough to compile this listing of #Boston area graduation ceremony activities
- 5/10 #Berklee Commencement at Agganis Arena
- 5/11 #Northeastern Commencement at Fenway Park
- 5/11 #Emerson Commencement at Agganis Arena
https://mastodon.social/@hmelman/114343656070549380
#Boston #graduation #Congratulations
#BostonWeekend 14/x
Sat May 10
Porchfest
Citywide, free, hundreds of bands, hordes of fans walking eastward, bring water, sunblock and folding chairs.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DJXpowaOpYd/
https://somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest/
#BostonMusic #SomervilleMA #Boston #Guster #Porchfest
431 likes, 2 comments - somervilleforpalestine on May 7, 2025: "Somerville for Palestine is so excited to have our very own porch at Porchfest!! 🇵🇸 Near Calvin St, 4-6PM 🎶 We’re honored to be hosting @bahloul.artist and @mohamed_araki as well as to get a Dabke lesson from our very own S4P community member! Make sure to also check out art, food, & drinks being sold at our porch to raise funds for two Gazan families. We’ll have sheets ready for signing to get more signatures for our ballot question! See you there! 🎤".
#BostonWeekend 15/x
Sat #RevereMA
#Kite Festival
11am, free
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQX75nH0HN8
https://www.reverebeachpartnership.com/events-rbp/kite-festival/
#Boston #Kites #Revere #RevereBeach
#BostonWeekend 17/x
Sat May 10
EDIT: Anti-recommendation for
Marilyn Manson
@ HOB #Boston
https://www.houseofblues.com/boston/EventDetail?tmeventid=vv1AvZkFEGkd9qerr
#bostonMusic #MarilynManson #Industrial #rock #metal #gothic #shockRock
#BostonWeekend 17/x
Saturday Watch City
Steampunk Festival
in #WalthamMA, outdoors and free!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SogMAS1_Z7o
https://www.watchcityfestival.com
#Boston #BostonGeek #Cosplay #Festival #Steampunk
#BostonWeekend 18/x
Sunday is Mothers Day!
Why not celebrate Mom by heading to the Brattle in #HarvardSquare for a flick?
#Psycho at 230pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz719b9QUqY
https://brattlefilm.org/movies/psycho/
#CambridgeMA #Film #Hitchcock #MothersDay
#BostonWeekend 19/x
Sunday #MemorialDrive is closed to cars for part of the day, yay! Still kinda mad that we lost Saturday closure too.
https://www.cambridgema.gov/streetsandtransportation/memorialdrive
#Boston #BostonBikes #rollerskating #esplanade #cambridgeMA
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) closes a portion of Memorial Drive to motor vehicle traffic each Sunday from the end of April to mid-November to allow pedestrians, cyclists, and others to enjoy the riverfront roadway without cars.
#BostonWeekend 20/x
Sunday 4pm #DavisSquare #MutualAid #Social: MAMAS walking group https://www.instagram.com/p/DJFv0LDMTO-/
#boston #Somerville #medford #SomervilleMA #MedfordMA
237 likes, 2 comments - mutualaidmamas on April 30, 2025: "MAMAS is starting a walking group! Starting Sunday May 11th at 4 pm, we will meet at the Davis Square T stop on College Ave and go for a stroll every other Sunday! Join us for some fresh air and conversation! [Image ID: This image has a white background with pink watercolor-looking swirls all around the border. A small map of Davis Square is in the lower left corner. At the top of the image are the words “Neighborhood Walking Group” in black font. Other text information says “what: walk with your neighbors! Chat or enjoy the quiet company! Where: meet outside the Davis T stop when: every other Sunday! Start date and time: May 11th, 4 pm Next: May 25th, 4 pm, June 8th 4 pm, June 22nd, 4 pm. First walk is around 20 minutes!”]".
#BostonWeekend 21/x
Sunday 9am
Cambridge Used Bicycles garage sale
in #SomervilleMA, next to #MarketBasket at 384 Somerville Ave - parts and project bikes, priced to sell.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DJXJdiMOgqs/
#bostonBikes #CambridgeMA
38 likes, 0 comments - cambridge_used_bicycles on May 7, 2025: "GARAGE SALE: This Sunday, May 11th, we have a garage sale happening at our warehouse. Project bikes, many used parts, come and dig through our parts bins. Everything is priced to sell. Keep in mind that bikes for sale are PROJECTS OR FOR PARTS ONLY. 9am to 1pm. 384 Somerville Ave, Somerville. Bikes, frames, many parts, and random bike items. Cash or Venmo. #cambridgeusedbicycles #cambridge_used_bicycles #cambridgebikes".
#bostonWeekend 22/x
Sunday marketplace at the Village in #WorcesterMA
noon start
https://www.instagram.com/p/DJZXQVMA63i/
#Massachusetts #Worcester
16 likes, 0 comments - thevillageworcester on May 8, 2025: "We are excited to be joined by a bunch of amazing vendors this Saturday, May 10th, 2025 from 12 to 5 pm at our May Village Marketplace! We hope you and yours will make time to visit us, support local vendors, and find special, one of a kind pieces for you and your loved ones! Wondering who all’s gon’ be there? @mr_waveycolors @bodyvybesbyreanna @ctupper.art @candles_by_darnella @powerstarot @joyfulgrove1 @naturelieskincare @patricialincoln_cbd @smith.cassandra79 @mdclg_sweetavocado @woodburning.ngocanh @spirituallyfabulous @thejewelryco_op We hope to see you then!".
#BostonWeekend 23/x
Sunday Baroness @ Sinclair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V0N1x675FQ
https://www.sinclaircambridge.com/events/detail/834752
#BostonMusic #CambridgeMA #Metal #Baroness #RedFang #Mastodon
561 likes, 27 comments - narrativebookshop on May 6, 2025: "Can't wait to celebrate the thing with its people 🥹🤎 Shop will be CLOSED ALL DAY on Friday 5/9 to prep & steady my lil heart! Please see links in bio for registration and full details on eventbrite. No waitlist/registration @ the door for The Reading Series, 1st come/1st served standing room for The Celebration. 21+ for both. Both events are meant for the Narrative beloveds who've helped keep the space & me going this first year 🤎Come get emotional with me about the whole thing in the thing we built! & whether you can make it this Friday or not, please know that I appreciate you so very much, adequate words don't exist 🤎 Shout out to the superstars for weaving their incredible shine into our little narrative: @avashia @makana_yamamoto @kuangrf @joshuanguyen03 @aubenoisette @chickychicky_parpar Endless gratitude for amazing neighbors who pull together some magic no matter how chaotically last minute I ask @palcafebos @yafabakerycafe & to the gorgeous, gorgeous April who captured the shop with so much love @lostinthebookstacks, thank you for a greatest honor my friend <333 Bear with me on the reg. links & details on the full May calendar- it's coming I promise!".
#BostonWeekend 25/x
Wednesday May 14 Ministry with Special Guests My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult and Die Krupps @ Roadrunner
https://youtube.com/9ygsixNsPSc
https://roadrunnerboston.com/events/detail/?event_id=839812
#Boston #BostonMusic #Industrial #Ministry #MyLifeWithTheThrillKillKult #DieKrupps
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