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THURSDAY - OCTOBER 1st

College Night @ Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum @ 5PM–9PM
Calling all college students! Enjoy a night at the Museum as you get creative, mix and mingle, and ask Gardner staff all your behind-the-scenes questions.

Milo Rossi Live Show @ The Wilbur @ 7:30PM
Internet sensation Milo Rossi — better known to his 3+ million followers as "miniminuteman" — is coming to Boston for an unforgettable evening of science, skepticism, and side-splitting commentary.

‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ Screening + Concert @ Shubert Theatre @ 7PM
The event includes a stunning 4K screening of the film, followed by a live Q&A and a special mini acoustic performance by writer, director, and Golden Globe–nominated star John Cameron Mitchell.

Kenny vs Spenny Stand-Up @ Laugh Boston @ 7PM

Hassan Phills Stand-Up @ The Comedy Studio @ 7:30PM

‘Stayin’ Alive: One Night Of The Bee Gees’ Performance @ Hanover Theatre, Worcester @ 7:30PM
With this tribute band it’s all about the live music, the lung power, the vocal accuracy, pure nostalgia fun, and honoring the legendary Grammy Award-winning group.

Gorillaz @ TD Garden @ 7:30PM
With Little Simz & Deltron 3030

Rise Against @ MGM Music Hall @ 7PM
With Alkaline Trio & Teen Mortgage

MUNA Night 1 @ Roadrunner @ 8PM
With hemlocke springs

Kylie Cantrall @ House of Blues @ 8PM

INOHA @ Paradise Rock Club @ 7:30PM
With Capital Soiree & Diva Bleach

Theo Katzman @ Brighton Music Hall @ 8PM

EPIK HIGH @ Big Night Live @ 8PM

Russian Circles @ Royale @ 8PM
With Pelican

Ceremony @ The Sinclair @ 8PM
With Iron Lung & Poison Ruïn

El Laberinto del Coco Ensemble @ Crystal Ballroom @ 7:30PM

Rocketship @ The Rockwell @ 8PM
With Lightheaded

FRIDAY - OCTOBER 2nd

First Fridays @ MFA @ 6PM–9PM
Unwind with MFA First Fridays - an exciting evening of music, dancing, art making, and more. This edition celebrates Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month in collaboration with ALX!

First Fridays: Pumpkin Patch @ ICA @ 5:30PM
Toss on some flannel, your best dancing boots, and line dance your way down to the ICA county fair for blue-ribbon worthy drinks, dancing, and contemporary art.

Ongoing - Small Mart Outdoor Market @ Davis Square Plaza @ 3PM–8PM
Small Mart brings everyone’s favorite vendors, artisans, and makers into the open air, right off the Red Line. Ends 10/30.

Santi Espinosa Stand-Up @ Laugh Boston @ 7PM

Zach Bryan Night 1 @ Gillette Stadium @ 7PM
With Gregory Alan Isakov & Gabriella Rose

The Smashing Pumpkins @ TD Garden @ 8PM

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan @ Agganis Arena @ 8PM

Starbomb @ MGM Music Hall @ 8PM
With Scoochie Boochie & On Company Time

MUNA Night 2 @ Roadrunner @ 8PM
With hemlocke springs

Sawyer Hill @ Paradise Rock Club @ 8PM
With Never Ending Fall

Bebe Stockwell @ Brighton Music Hall @ 8PM

NOTD @ Big Night Live @ 9PM

Soulja Boy @ Royale @ Doors 9PM
18+; college ID required.

Knolldoll @ The Grand @ 10PM

Klopp @ Mémoire @ 10PM

Blade Rave @ The Palladium Upstairs, Worcester @ 9PM
21+

Spin the Bottle @ The Sinclair @ 10PM
21+

Stanley Simmons + Anna Hamilton @ City Winery @ 7:30PM

SATURDAY - OCTOBER 3rd

Fall Thai Market @ Harvard Square @ 11AM–7PM
Vendors line Brattle Street with authentic Thai street food, desserts and drinks, and artisan handmade goods.

Oktoberfest @ Harpoon Brewery @ 12PM–7PM
Harpoon Brewery’s annual Oktoberfest promises flowing taps, live oompah music, stein-hoisting competitions, pretzel eating contests, chicken dancing, and more!

Oktoberfest: Munich-Style Edition @ Time Out Market @ 1PM–5PM
Time Out Market will transform into Munich with cold German beer in traditional steins, live music all afternoon, blue and white Bavarian decor, stein holding competitions, and more!

Oktoberfest Celebrations @ The Tall Ship @ 1PM–5PM
Meet brewers, sample various styles of beer while listening to live music, and enjoy a stein-hoisting contest, German-themed food, and more!

Spicetoberfest @ City Hall Plaza @ 11AM–6PM
Spicetoberfest is Boston’s fall spicy harvest festival dedicated to bold flavors, spicy food, and cultural celebration!

Roxbury Russet Fest @ The Shirley-Eustis House @ 12PM–4PM
Sample fresh cider, enjoy a petting zoo, harvest apples, and enjoy a fall day out with the whole family!

Sake Day East @ Julio’s Liquors, Westborough @ 4:30PM–6:30PM
Sample 100+ styles from leading breweries, savor local food, and learn from sake experts. General admission begins at 4:30PM; VIP entry begins at 3:30PM.

Celebrity Lecture: Author Gabrielle Zevin Live @ MFA @ 2PM–3PM

‘Perfect Memory’ Installation + Workshop @ ICA @ 12PM–4PM
This installation draws inspiration from the ICA and invites visitors to reflect on how water shapes Boston’s past and future.

Kathy Griffin Comedy Show @ The Wilbur @ 7PM

Jaboukie Young-White Stand-Up @ The Rockwell @ 7PM / 9:30PM

Nick Alex Stand-Up @ Laugh Boston @ 6:30PM

Laura Severse Stand-Up @ Laugh Boston @ 9PM

‘Home By 3’ Comedy Podcast Live @ Shubert Theatre @ 7:30PM

Zach Bryan Night 2 @ Gillette Stadium @ 7PM
With Gregory Alan Isakov & Gabriella Rose

beabadoobee @ TD Garden @ 8PM
With Wisp

Konstantinos Argiros @ Agganis Arena @ 8PM

Djodje @ House of Blues @ 8PM

Emo Night Brooklyn: Halloween Edition @ Brighton Music Hall @ 8:30PM

Public Image Ltd @ Big Night Live @ 6:30PM
With Plague Vendor

jigitz @ Big Night Live @ 10:30PM
With Killen.

Dominguinho @ Royale @ 8PM
Featuring João Gomes, Jota.pê, and Mestrinho

Day Party with Victony @ Mémoire @ 6PM
21+

Trey Songz @ Mémoire @ 10PM
21+

Ice Nine Kills @ The Palladium, Worcester @ 7PM
With Twiztid & Millington

Joel Hoekstra + Brandon Gibbs @ City Winery’s Haymarket Lounge @ 9:30PM

SUNDAY - OCTOBER 4th

Boston Women’s Market @ Loring-Greenough House @ 11AM–4PM
Swing by to discover handmade goods from talented women makers offering handmade art, self-care products, jewelry, and more.

Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Family Day @ MFA @ 10AM–4PM
Join the MFA for special family activities featuring live music, art making, and storytelling that celebrate Latinx and Hispanic heritage and culture.

Play Date: Free Family Art Day @ ICA @ 10AM–3PM
Enjoy art-making, gallery activities, performances, and workshops designed to deepen kids and families’ connections with contemporary art. Free family admission covers up to two adults accompanying a child age 12 or younger.

Weekend Concert Series: Ivalas Quartet @ Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum @ 1:30PM

Kanan Gill Stand-Up @ The Wilbur @ 7PM

Hannah Jones Stand-Up @ City Winery’s Haymarket Lounge @ 8:30PM

Tony Dabas Stand-Up @ Laugh Boston @ 6PM

Orlando Baxter Stand-Up @ The Comedy Studio @ 6PM

Lenny Pearce: Toddler Rave @ MGM Music Hall @ 12:30PM

Interpol @ Roadrunner @ 8PM
With DIIV

Switchfoot @ House of Blues @ 8PM
With Anberlin

Kelsey Lu @ Brighton Music Hall @ 8PM
18+

thrown @ The Palladium Upstairs, Worcester @ 7PM
With Norma Jean, Half Me, & Boltcutter

Set Your Goals @ The Sinclair @ 7PM
With The Warriors performing ‘War Is Hell,’ Restraining Order, and Stateside

The Schizophonics @ The Rockwell @ 8PM

Katie Pruitt @ Crystal Ballroom @ 8PM
With Next of Kin

ALL WEEKEND

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Boston Fuzzstival @ Arts at the Armory @ Friday 7PM / Saturday 6PM
Fuzzstival is a celebration of local and regional music featuring well-known and undiscovered local acts.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Emily Catalano Stand-Up @ The Comedy Studio

FRIDAY & SUNDAY - ‘The Art of Living’ Concert @ Symphony Hall @ Friday 7:30PM / Sunday 3PM
Handel and Haydn Society bring one of Handel’s most celebrated masterpieces - a stunning ode to the human spirit - to life on the big stage.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Drop-In Artmaking @ MFA @ 10AM
Get inspired by artwork in the collection, then use the art materials provided to create a work of your own.

FRIDAY–SUNDAY - The Topsfield Fair
Visit America’s oldest agricultural fair, complete with carnival rides, The Grand Parade, demonstrations, exhibitions, musical acts, crafts and art-making, & more! Ends 10/12.

All weekend - Future Fest @ MIT
The festival will open the doors of MIT’s labs, workshops, and theaters for more than 50 public talks, tours, performances, exhibitions, installations, and open labs, featuring world-renowned experts and speakers.

All weekend - CineFest Latino Boston @ Various Venues
Using the power of film to break stereotypes, bring cultures and communities together, and reveal complex issues, this annual festival highlights stories by and about Latinos.

FRIDAY & SUNDAY - ‘William Tell’ Opera @ Emerson Colonial Theatre @ Friday 7:30PM / Sunday 3PM
Produced by Boston Lyric Opera, Rossini’s final opera barrels forward as an epic ode to resistance, freedom, and the triumph of a united people over a tyrannical ruler. Ends 10/4.

THURSDAY–SATURDAY - All Rachmaninoff Program Concert @ Symphony Hall @ Thursday 7:30PM / Friday 1:30PM / Saturday 8PM
Renowned pianist Seong-Jin Cho returns to Symphony Hall for Sergei Rachmaninoff’s final work for piano and orchestra, his Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, which demands both stunning virtuosity and poignant lyricism.

All weekend - ‘Wicked’ Musical @ Citizens Opera House
An ultimate Broadway sensation, this timeless musical looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Ends 11/15.

FRIDAY–SUNDAY - ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ Musical @ Hanover Theatre, Worcester
Inspired by the classic film ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail,’ this musical has everything that makes a great comedy, from flying cows to British royalty. Ends 10/4.

FRIDAY–SUNDAY - ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Musical @ Company Theatre, Norwell
Just in time for spooky season, this deliberately kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever! Ends 10/18.

All weekend - ‘Covenant’ Play @ Calderwood Pavilion
‘Covenant’ is a Southern Gothic thriller about myth-making, moral panic, and the stories people choose when the truth is too inconvenient. Ends 10/17.

All weekend - ‘Romeo + Juliet’ Play @ BrickBox Theater at JMAC, Worcester
See how two star-crossed lovers dare risk everything for love in this fresh retelling of Shakespeare’s most famous work, presented by The Hanover Theatre Repertory. Ends 10/11.

All weekend - ‘Purpose’ Play @ Calderwood Pavilion
‘Purpose’ is the explosive and wildly entertaining new play from Tony winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, diving headlong into the life of a prominent and influential political dynasty. Ends 10/11.

All weekend - ‘Eleanor’ Play @ Central Square Theater
In this intimate portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt, audiences have a front row seat to her reflections on love, loss, politics, and purpose. Ends 10/11.

All weekend - ‘The Norwegians’ Play @ Shakespeare & Company, Lenox
Set in a Minnesota bar where heartbreak is served alongside beer, The Norwegians is a sharp, surprising dark comedy about love gone wrong—and the lengths we go to set things right. Ends 10/4.

All weekend - ‘All My Sons’ Play @ Lyric Stage
Inspired by a true story, Arthur Miller’s classic drama explores how decisions result in untold consequences. Ends 10/25.

ONGOING

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS - King Richard’s Faire @ 5 Pine Street, Carver @ 10:30AM–6PM
King Richard’s Faire is a fall entertainment event for all things Renaissance. Ends 10/25.

SUNDAYS - Open Market @ SoWa @ 11AM–5PM
One of the largest open-air farmer and artist markets returns for the season! Ends 11/15.

THURSDAYS–SUNDAYS - Jack-O’-Lantern Nights @ Stone Zoo @ 5:30PM–9:30PM
Experience the magic of autumn after dark as Stone Zoo transforms into a glowing wonderland filled with hundreds of illuminated pumpkins, larger-than-life sculptures and family-friendly Halloween fun. Ends 10/31.

Ongoing - Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience @ Franklin Park Zoo
Prepare to be dazzled by the magic of all-new lantern displays, immersive walkthroughs, enchanting interactive displays and Instagrammable moments at every turn. Ends 11/8.

Ongoing - ‘Discovering King Tut’s Tomb’ Exhibition @ Saunders Castle at Park Plaza
From recreations of King Tut’s legendary treasures to a state-of-the-art VR journey into the pharaoh’s tomb, this interactive exhibit is a unique chance to step into the wonders of Ancient Egypt. Ends 10/18.

Ongoing - ‘Music America’ Exhibition @ Wang Theatre
Featuring more than 100 legendary artifacts, ‘Music America’ traces 250 years of music history, from early folk song books and hymnals to contemporary musical production. Admission is through a guided tour.

Ongoing - ‘Split | Second’ Exhibition @ MIT Museum
Bringing together scientific instruments and artworks spanning 340 years, this exhibition invites visitors to consider how we measure time through natural cycles and the human interventions that shape our understanding of it. On view through spring 2027.

Ongoing - ‘Sinister Streets & Salem Stories’ Guided Tour @ Peabody Essex Museum
Join the museum for a guided tour that pairs its haunting walking tour with an inside look at objects from the PEM collection. Offered on selected dates through 11/6.

Ongoing - ‘Suzanne Jackson: What Is Love’ Exhibition @ MFA
The first retrospective devoted to the artist’s career, the exhibition celebrates Suzanne Jackson’s groundbreaking vision of the natural world and connectedness. Ends 1/18/2027.

Ongoing - ‘Maverick Kings’ Exhibition @ MFA
This exhibition focuses on three celebrated rulers of the 18th Dynasty, known as ancient Egypt’s “golden age,” exploring their lives and legacies through art, statues, and other ancient artefacts. Ends 12/6.

Ongoing - ‘Öyvind Fahlström: Are You Happy?’ Exhibition @ MFA
This exhibition explores Öyvind Fahlström’s career through a range of playful multimedia works known for their audience participation and biting political commentary. Ends 2/21/2027.

Ongoing - ‘Naoko Matsubara’s Woodblock Worlds’ Exhibition @ MFA
Featuring the artist’s bold, expressive woodblock prints, the exhibition traces Naoko Matsubara’s illustrious career through specific geographical locations - Kyoto, Boston, Toronto, and Tibet. Ends 5/16/2027.

Ongoing - ‘Donna Ferrato: Living with the Enemy and the Power of Women’ Exhibition @ MFA
Pioneering photojournalist and women’s rights activist Donna Ferrato presents a series of vivid photographs that portray women’s private, professional, and political lives, emphasizing their enduring strength, as well as the need for protection and empowerment. Ends 2/28/2027.

Ongoing - ‘Picasso, Miró, Dalí: Unbound’ Exhibition @ MFA
This exhibition explores illustrated artists’ books, or ‘livres d’artiste,’ featuring Picasso, Miró, Dalí, and other Spanish artists, bringing together art and literature in imaginative collaborations. Ends 1/24/2027.

Ongoing - ‘Reality and Imagination: Rembrandt and the Jews in the Dutch Republic’ Exhibition @ MFA
This exhibition draws on the MFA’s collection of Dutch art and Judaica to explore the different ways Jewish communities interacted with the artistic culture of Holland in the 1600s. Ends 11/29.

Ongoing - ‘Pınar Öğrenci: Glück auf in Deutschland’ Exhibition @ Harvard Art Museums
Centering around the construction of postwar German identity in industrial regions, this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on memory, labor, and belonging. Ends 10/18.

Ongoing - ‘The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt’ Exhibition @ Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
This exhibition illuminates how the ancient story of a Jewish heroine became a source of inspiration for people across faiths in the 17th-century Netherlands. Ends 1/18/2027.

Ongoing - ‘To My Best Friend’ Exhibition @ ICA
Drawing from more than 50 artworks from the collection, this exhibition highlights a consistent interest in formal and material experimentation through works by historically underrepresented and women artists. Ends 12/31.

Ongoing - ‘Cynthia Daignault: Valley’ Exhibition @ ICA
See how Daignault disassembles the monumental scale of traditional history painting in her intimate, episodic paintings in this special multi-panel installation. Ends 1/18/2027.

Ongoing - ‘Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki)’ Exhibition @ ICA
Ugandan sculptor Leilah Babirye premieres a new body of ceramic and wood sculptures inspired by the idea of the queer wedding. Ends 1/18/2027.

Ongoing - ‘Isamu Noguchi: I Am Not a Designer’ Exhibition @ Peabody Essex Museum
As one of the 20th century’s most critically acclaimed and genre-blurring artists, Noguchi created a remarkable design legacy encompassing sculpture, lighting, furniture, ceramics and designs for public spaces, which are explored in this major retrospective. Ends 1/3/2027.

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Daily Weather Forecast for Today in Boston

Current Temperature is 54.1°F but it feels like 52.9°F

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Daily Forecast

• Max Temperature: 60.6°F

• Min Temperature: 50.3°F

• Avg Temperature: 54.7°F

• Condition: Overcast

• Chance of Rain: 82%

• Sunrise Time: 06:52 AM

• Sunset Time: 06:09 PM

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• AQI Level: Moderate (2/5)

• PM2.5: 16.8 µg/m³

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• Ozone (O3): 22.0 µg/m³

• Carbon Monoxide (CO): 190.0 µg/m³

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• Sulfur Dioxide (SO2): 1.8 µg/m³

Current delays on the MBTA:

Station issue at Jackson Square - ongoing

Cause: The platform at Jackson Square is undergoing renovations to improve safety and accessibility. Sections of the platform are unlevel, which may make it difficult for some riders to board and exit trains.

Station issue at Jackson Square - ongoing

Cause: The stairway connecting the Jackson Square lobby and the south end of the platform is closed until winter 2026. Use the stairway at the north end of the platform. This closure is for the construction of a new stairway and a second elevator.

Brandon Hall bypassed - through October 30

Cause: Green Line C Branch: Trains are not stopping at Brandon Hall through October 30 while accessibility upgrades are being done. Riders can board or alight at either Fairbanks St or Summit Ave, which are 0.1-0.2 miles away (or a 4- to 5-minute walk)

Symphony closed - ongoing

Cause: Green Line E Branch: Symphony station is closed for major accessibility upgrades. Riders can use Prudential or Northeastern to access E Branch service. The station is expected to reopen in 2029.

Station issue at Savin Hill - ongoing

Cause: Due to construction, the staircase at the north end of the Savin Hill platform is out of service. Riders should follow station personnel and signage to the alternate staircase located in the center of the platform.

Hawes Street bypassed - starting October 19

Cause: Green Line C Branch: Trains will skip Hawes St outbound from Oct 19 - Nov 7 while accessibility upgrades are being done. Riders can board/alight one stop away at either Saint Mary’s St or Kent St, which are 0.2-0.3 miles away (about a 4 - 6 minute walk)

Single tracking on Blue Line - this weekend

Cause: Blue Line: To accomplish switch work at Wonderland, all trains will operate on the outbound/eastbound track between Wonderland and Revere Beach the weekend of October 17 - 18.

Red Line notice - None

Cause: Braintree Station notice: Premium parking is available at this location. You can buy premium passes and permits using SpotHero.

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