Theater and Arts Events & Things to Do
Near Boston

Under the co–artistic direction of Jessie Jeanne Stinnett and award-winning Israeli choreographer Itzik Galili, Boston Dance Theater performs world-premiere works by Shannon Gillen/VIMVigor, Itzik Galili, and Micaela Taylor, and with Marco Goecke.

Groundbreaking Montréal-based company RUBBERBAND presents the premiere of Ever So Slightly, an electrifying new work inspired by breakdancing, ballet, and contemporary dance, choreographed by Victor Quijada, performed with live music.

Suitcase Stories® features foreign- and US-born residents sharing powerful and inspiring stories of refugee and immigrant life.

Philadanco! is celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance

Yamato’s new show, Jhonetsu (Passion), is a thrilling, high-energy interpretation of the centuries-old Japanese taiko tradition.

South Africa's legendary a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo thrills audiences around the world with its strong, proud melodies harmonized in layers of call and response.

A timeless voice and improvisational soul-jazz prowess mark Dianne Reeves as one of the world’s preeminent vocalists.

Known for remarkable athleticism and impressive ensemble work, Parsons Dance delivers bold, energized and inspiring contemporary dance.

Regarded by many as the world's finest traditional Irish band, Altan is renowned for its heartwarming, dynamic live performances that range from touching ballads to hard-hitting reels and jigs.

Pianist Omar Sosa and violinist-vocalist Yilian Cañizares draw on their Afro-Cuban roots, along with Western classical music and jazz, to perform beautiful and personal music from their recent album Aguas

Cuba's hottest contemporary dance company shares an exceptional program featuring works by Aszure Barton, Abel Rojo, Beatriz Garcia, and Ronald K. Brown.

Legendary, vanguard composer Terry Riley celebrates his 85th year accompanied by his son Gyan Riley on electric guitar.

Gala Flamenca captures all the beauty, power, and passion of flamenco.

One of the most exciting forces in Spain’s new generation of flamenco artists, Manuel Liñán is driving the form forward as both dancer and choreographer.

One of the most exciting forces in Spain’s new generation of flamenco artists, Manuel Liñán is driving the form forward as both dancer and choreographer.

Acclaimed co-musical directors Rudresh Mahanthappa (alto saxophone) and Terri Lyne Carrington (drums) are joined by a superb band to celebrate the centennial year of Charlie Parker, one of the most influential artists in modern history.

With an inspired range of expression and intensity, pianist Brad Mehldau performs a solo concert, embodying the essence of jazz exploration and classical romanticism.

From Berlin, Max Raabe & Palast Orchester luxuriate in the high style and musical glory of the ’20s and ’30s with a cool contemporary twist.

World-famous tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, renowned violinist Kala Ramnath, and master veena player Jayanthi Kumaresh perform a brilliant evening of traditional Indian classical music.

Acclaimed composer, trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist Amir ElSaffar’s Rivers of Sound brings together 17 musicians from a broad spectrum of traditions, ranging from Iraqi maqam to American jazz.

Iconic Grammy-winning singer Lila Downs bridges traditions from across the Americas.

Rising stars from the Middle East, 47SOUL specialize in a style they call Shamstep.

Distilling the art of Breaking to its purest form, Raphael Xavier takes this movement vocabulary to uncharted territory in his new work Sassafrazz: Roots to mastery, featuring three Breakers and three live jazz musicians.

Portuguese fado star Mariza has become one of the most widely acclaimed stars on the global stage.

Cœur de Pirate (French for pirate heart) is the stage name for award-winning French-Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Béatrice Martin.

Exquisite vocalist Ana Moura possesses a sound unlike any other in fado.