Upcoming Events

Festivals and Events

Brimfield Antiques and Collectibles Shows
May 13-18
As many as 4,500 dealers gather three times a year in one of the oldest and largest outdoor shows of its kind.

Nantucket Wine Festival
May 16-20
Sample fine wines while visiting the scenic island.

Earthfest Concert
May 24
Every year the Boston radio station WBOS hosts an outdoor free concert at the Hatch Shell at the Esplanade. 2008 acts include Cake, Cracker, The English Beat and BoDeans. Merchandise sold at the concert benefits environmental groups.

Johnny Kelley Half Marathon
May 25
A scenic 5K, 10K and half marathon in Cape Cod's Hyannis.

Newburyport's Memorial Day Weekend Spring Festival
May 25-26
Two-day arts and crafts festival in downtown Newburyport.

Quilters Connection 31th Annual Quilt Show
May 30-June 1
More than 200 quilts will be exhibited, with some for sale.

Cultural Survival Bazaar
May 31-June 1
Cultural Survival Bazaars bring in indigenous merchants and music performers from around the world. The May 31 weekend event is held in Amherst.

Cape Cod Food and Wine Festival
June 1-4
A week of "wine dinners and cultural happy hours."

Boston Dragonboat Festival
June 8
The Asian community celebrates its heritage and the life and death of Chinese patriot-poet Qu Yuan (340-278 B.C.) with the annual dragonboat races. The day includes handmade, brightly colored boats powered by paddlers; arts and crafts; performances; and other activities for children and adults.

2008 Whisker Walk
June 8
A dog walk-a-thon fundraiser for multiple animal shelters and rescue groups throughout New England.

Spring Beer Garden
June 14
Sample dozens of brews during the popular Festival of Ale at Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester.

Nantucket Film Festival
June 19-22
See engaging films on the scenic island that makes the perfect summer retreat.

Cape Ann Artisians Open Studio Tour
June 21-22
Art studios in the Rocky Neck area and other locations open to the public.

Cambridge River Festival
June 14
The Cambridge Arts Council sponsors a yearly festival on Memorial Drive by the Charles River that includes interactive arts tents, public art displays, and activities for children.

Cultural Survival Bazaar
June 21
Cultural Survival Bazaars bring in indigenous merchants and music performers from around the world. The June 21 event is held on Boston Common.

St. Peter's Fiesta
June 25-29
An Italian festival in Gloucester honoring the patron saint of the fisherman St. Peter.

Boston Theater Listings

The Wang Theatre
- Boston Ballet, Three Masterpieces - May 15-18
- Chris Rock - June 14

Shubert Theatre
- City Spotlights - May 16

American Repertory Theatre
- Cardenio - May 10–Jun. 8
- Let Me Down Easy - Sep. 12-Oct. 11
- The Communist Dracula Pageant - Oct. 18-Nov. 9
- Aurélia's Oratorio - Nov. 28-Dec. 28

Colonial Theatre
- The Backyardigans Live - May 31-Jun. 1
- The High Kings - Sep. 13-14

Charles Playhouse
- Sheer Madness - Ongoing
- Blue Man Group - Ongoing

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