Things to Do in Boston This Week
Apr 27 – May 3, 2026
Events by Day
T Thursday, Apr 30 (4 events)
HARLOW ROAD//901 KRUEGER + GUESTS LIVE IN BOSTON
📅 Thu, Apr 30, 2026 • 12:30 AM
📍 204 Massachusetts Ave
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 12.51
Fundraising Dinner for Reggie Wong Memorial Park
📅 Thu, Apr 30, 2026 • 10:00 PM
📍 China Pearl Restaurant
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 161.90 - 1282.33
This Is Not About Running: running phenom Mary Cain tells her story
📅 Thu, Apr 30, 2026 • 10:30 PM
📍 WBUR CitySpace
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 12.45 - 55.09
Orange Peel: A Musical Comedy Experience
📅 Thu, Apr 30, 2026 • 11:30 PM
📍 The Lilypad
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 12.51
F Friday, May 1 (5 events)
Family Business Club Membership
📅 Fri, May 1, 2026 • 4:00 AM
📍 Shad Hall
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 25.00
‘The Sporkful’ Live
📅 Fri, May 1, 2026 • 11:00 PM
📍 WBUR CitySpace
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 12.45 - 28.45
Fine Line 40th Anniversary MIT DKE Benefit
📅 Fri, May 1, 2026 • 11:00 PM
📍 The Lillypad
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 49.87
Vive la France!—Music for Cello and Piano
📅 Fri, May 1, 2026 • 11:30 PM
📍 First Church in Boston
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 15.94 - 37.19
Legacy Carriers Conference 2026
📅 Fri, May 1, 2026 • 11:30 PM
📍 Greater Faith Worship Center Campus
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 50.15 - 67.15
S Saturday, May 2 (6 events)
Tour with Friends of the Harborwalk: MWRA: Deer Island’s “Big Dig”
📅 Sat, May 2, 2026 • 2:00 PM
📍 Public Parking Area
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 23.18
Founders Run 5K - UMass Boston Entrepreneurship Club
📅 Sat, May 2, 2026 • 5:00 PM
📍 UMass Boston
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 0.00 - 15.00
Kentucky Derby Day Party Boston's Most Stylish Spring Affair, Saturday 5/2
📅 Sat, May 2, 2026 • 7:00 PM
📍 MIXX 360 Nightlife
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 23.18 - 588.73
1st Annual Mother to Son Dance
📅 Sat, May 2, 2026 • 8:30 PM
📍 Thelma D. Burns Building
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 33.85
International Runway Show & Pop Up Shop by Fashion SB Global
📅 Sat, May 2, 2026 • 11:30 PM
📍 64 C St
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 49.87
Rosé Wine Preview: Pretty in Pink —$50
📅 Sat, May 2, 2026 • 11:30 PM
📍 Formaggio Kitchen Kendall
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 53.49
S Sunday, May 3 (3 events)
10th Annual - 2026 We Are WINARC Walk, Run, or Roll Fundraiser
📅 Sun, May 3, 2026 • 1:30 PM
📍 Deer Island
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 23.18 - 1068.91
The Barber.josh.o.p 5 Day Barber Bootcamp BOSTON
📅 Sun, May 3, 2026 • 2:00 PM
📍 Parlor On Tremont Hair Salon
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 1142.67
Premiere Series: Merroir—The Wonderful World of Oysters—$150
📅 Sun, May 3, 2026 • 10:30 PM
📍 Formaggio Kitchen Cambridge
🏙️ Boston
🎟️ USD 158.49
This Week by Category
Other
3 events
Food & Drink
3 events
Business
3 events
Sports & Fitness
2 events
Running
2 events
Music
2 events
Food
2 events
Fashion
2 events
Community
2 events
Charity & Causes
2 events
Wine
1 events
Parenting
1 events
Musical
1 events
Historic
1 events
Hip Hop & Rap
1 events
Finance
1 events
Family & Education
1 events
Classical
1 events
City & Town
1 events
Career
1 events
Arts
1 events
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best events in Boston this week?
There are 18 events happening in Boston this week (Apr 27 – May 3, 2026), including Other, Food & Drink, Business, Sports & Fitness, Running. Browse our full listings above to find concerts, shows, festivals, and more sorted by day.
Are there free events in Boston this week?
Many events in Boston offer free admission or free entry options. Check individual event listings for pricing details. Community events, outdoor festivals, and gallery openings often have no cover charge.
What's happening this weekend in Boston?
Check our dedicated weekend guide for Boston at happeningnownext.com/city/boston/this-weekend for events happening Friday through Sunday. You can also browse the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday sections on this page.