East Boston, MA

Events & things to do in East Boston

Concerts, meetings, markets, and neighborhood happenings in East Boston, MA. Updated daily from the East Boston morning brief.

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Yankees sweep Red Sox from the playoffs

The Yankees beat Boston 9-2 on Wednesday, September 30, to complete a two-game Wild Card Series sweep and end the Red Sox’s postseason run.

Oct 2 · Associated Press →

Boston Lyric Opera stages William Tell tonight

Boston Lyric Opera presents Rossini’s William Tell today, October 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street.

Oct 2 · Rock 92.9 →

Landmarks Orchestra presents Hispanic Heritage concert in Chelsea

Boston Landmarks Orchestra is scheduled to present a free concert celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month today, October 2, at 7 p.m. at Chelsea High School.

Oct 2 · Meet Boston →

Smashing Pumpkins play TD Garden tonight

The Smashing Pumpkins are scheduled to perform at TD Garden today, October 2, at 8 p.m. as part of their Rats in a Cage Tour.

Oct 2 · The Boston Globe →

Caribbean music party at Moxy Boston Downtown

Motivate at The Moxy features R&B, Caribbean, hip-hop and classic music today, October 2, from 8 p.m. to midnight at Moxy Boston Downtown.

Oct 2 · Moxy Boston Downtown →

Bank of America awards $200,000 each to two Boston nonprofits

Camp Harbor View and Urban Edge will each receive $200,000 over two years through Bank of America’s 2026 Neighborhood Builders program. The grants will support youth services, housing stability, economic mobility and organizational capacity.

Oct 1 · East Boston Times-Free Press →

BPL workshop explores art as a tool for social change today

The Boston Public Library hosts The Art of Creative Disruption today, October 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square. Artist-changemaker Zakiyyah leads an interactive workshop on using art to address complex social themes.

Oct 1 · Boston Public Library →

Central Library offers historic tour today

The Boston Public Library offers a guided tour today, October 1, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square. The tour covers the institution’s history, architecture and art.

Oct 1 · Boston Public Library →

Wicked plays the Citizens Opera House tonight

Wicked is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. tonight, October 1, at the Citizens Opera House, 539 Washington St. The musical follows the friendship between two witches before Dorothy’s arrival in Oz.

Oct 1 · Downtown Boston Alliance →

Suffolk’s Modern Theatre stages Bouncers tonight

John Godber’s Bouncers is scheduled for 8 p.m. tonight, October 1, at Suffolk University’s Modern Theatre, 525 Washington St. The production continues Thursdays through Saturdays through October 24.

Oct 1 · Downtown Boston Alliance →

Boston opens fall block-party grant applications

Boston’s fall block-party grants offer up to $500 for free public neighborhood gatherings. Good Neighbor, Spooky Streets and Fall Harvest applications are open through October 23.

Sep 30 · Caught In Eastie →

Boston Printmakers biennial open Wednesday at BU

On Wednesday, September 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Boston University’s 808 Gallery will host the Boston Printmakers 2026 North American Print Biennial. The exhibition features contemporary prints and artists’ books and runs through November 21.

Sep 30 · BU Today →

MAAM hosts free fall party tonight

MassArt Art Museum’s free Twilight fall party runs from 6 to 9 p.m. to celebrate the opening of its latest exhibitions. Advance registration is recommended; music, drinks and small bites are planned.

Sep 30 · The Boston Calendar →

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band play Fenway tonight

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band perform at 8 p.m. at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. The Boston show is listed as the opening stop of the group’s fall 2026 North American tour.

Sep 30 · The Boston Calendar →

East Boston library hosts La Piñata for Hispanic Heritage Month

Today from 4 to 5 p.m., the East Boston branch hosts La Piñata. Rosalba Solis will lead children ages 6–11 in Meso-American and Aztec music and dance.

Sep 29 · Boston Public Library →

Free outdoor music scheduled across Downtown Boston

Free live music is scheduled today from noon to 5 p.m. at 125 Summer St., 133 Federal St. and The Steps at 1 Franklin St.

Sep 29 · Downtown Boston Alliance →

Immersive Revolutionary-era show at Old South Meeting House

Experience The Ruckus! runs today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 25-minute immersive presentation explores debates and defiance that helped spark the American Revolution.

Sep 29 · Downtown Boston Alliance →

One-woman Hamlet adaptation at South End theater

Junkyard Shakespeare presents sweet prince, a one-woman, hour-long adaptation of Hamlet, today at the BCA Black Box Theatre, 539 Tremont St.

Sep 29 · Boston Theatre Scene →

Berklee presents Jean-Luc Ponty legacy concert

Berklee presents a Jean-Luc Ponty Legacy Concert tonight at 8 p.m. at the Berklee Performance Center, celebrating the jazz violinist's career on his 84th birthday.

Sep 29 · Berklee College of Music →

Boston warns residents to avoid waters affected by sewage discharges

After discharges on Sunday, Boston health officials advised people to avoid affected waters in the Inner Harbor, Fort Point Channel, Downtown and South Boston for at least 48 hours after the overflows ended.

Sep 29 · City of Boston →

N.K. Jemisin to speak at Boston Public Library

Author N.K. Jemisin discusses revolutionary ideas in fantasy fiction today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square. Virtual attendance is available.

Sep 29 · Boston Public Library →

Free Zumba class at East Boston Memorial Park Monday

Boston Parks and Recreation and the Boston Public Health Commission will offer a free Zumba class from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, September 28, at East Boston Memorial Park, 143 Porter Street.

Sep 28 · City of Boston →

Kennedy Ryon brings her tour to City Winery Boston

Kennedy Ryon performs her Can We Evolve? Tour at 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 28, at City Winery Boston, 80 Beverly Street. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Sep 28 · City Winery Boston →

CollegeFest held today at House of Blues

CollegeFest is today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the House of Blues Boston, with brand activations, giveaways and prize drawings for college students.

Sep 27 · CollegeFest →

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Events & things to do in East Boston

Network outage hits Mass General Brigham hospitals

Free Memory Café at the East Boston Branch Library today

“We Run Eastie: One Last Lap” listed for Friday night

Free Boston Public Market tour and samples today

Free mulled cider tasting at Boston Public Market today

Free open mic at Boston Public Market tonight

East Boston scholarship fundraiser supports local students

East Boston Italian Heritage Parade Sunday; parking restrictions along route

Boston seeks proposals for $1 million in Black men's health funding

Bruins fall 4-1 to Ottawa at TD Garden

GBH begins its 75th anniversary year

East Boston Farmers Market at Central Square Park today

NeighborHealth hosts family health fair in East Boston

East Boston gallery opens Dominic Killiany exhibition tonight

Road to Revolution program runs at Old State House today

Old South Meeting House hosts immersive Ruckus experience

The Carpenters Songbook comes to Emerson Colonial Theatre

Italian American celebration set for Oct. 12 at Tall Ship

Phoebe Bridgers plays TD Garden tonight

The Linda Lindas play Paradise Rock Club tonight

Foster the People play MGM Music Hall tonight

Salesian Boys & Girls Clubs golf tournament tees off in Winthrop

BPL discussion explores censorship and free speech

Found Boston brings vintage market to East Boston’s Tall Ship

Monday: Salesian Swing FORE Kids Classic

Violinist Siqing Lu performs at Faneuil Hall on Sunday

Friday: Age Strong Memory Cafe in East Boston

Saturday: Viva El Salvador Celebration

Monday: Harbor View Neighborhood Association Meeting

Kelsey Lu and Kanan Gill scheduled for Boston shows Sunday

East Boston Social Centers host Healthy Family Fun Day today

Atlantic Works Gallery opens DOODAH! exhibition today

East Boston Library hosts coffee cupping today

Sacred Heart holds animal blessing today

East Boston walkers set for Oct. 4 Jimmy Fund Walk

Boston shares Domestic Violence Awareness Month resources