Boston Events

May 6 – May 12, 2026  ·  67 events
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Score 1–10 — how relevant this event is for you  |  8–10 must consider  ·  5–7 worth knowing  ·  1–4 low priority
Friday, January 16
Community Over Chaos: MLK Weekend Kick-Off 2026 6
12:00 PM
→ ACLU event aligned with civic accountability and government transparency interests; MLK Weekend kickoff suggests substantive programming on civil rights and justice
https://www.aclum.org/en/events
Tuesday, May 5
Sophia Giovannitti: Contract (2026) 6
MIT List Visual Arts Center  |  Cambridge, Massachusetts
→ Art screening and public program; cultural event open to public
https://listart.mit.edu/events-programs
Wednesday, May 6 TODAY
Bourbon Dinner 8
6:00 PM  |  Sloane’s
→ Bourbon dinner; classic upscale food and drink experience
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/6/bourbon-dinner-tickets
2026 Harvard President's Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony 8
Klarman Hall  |  Boston, MA
→ Harvard President's Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony — high-status award ceremony, excellent professional networking and recognition of innovation excellence
https://allevents.in/boston/2026-harvard-presidents-innovation-challenge-awards-ceremony/100001983991623353
Forcella Hosts Exclusive Three-Course Dinner with Wine Pairing from the De Gregorio Region 8
→ Exclusive upscale wine dinner with pairing from specific region—high-status food/drink event
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/forcella-hosts-exclusive-three-course-dinner-with-wine-pairing-from-the-de-gregorio-region
Hands-On: Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci 7
3:00 PM  |  Eataly Boston
→ Hands-on pasta cooking class - upscale culinary experience
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/6/hands-on-ravioli-ricotta-e-spinaci-tickets
Hands-On: Pasta Cacio e Pepe 7
6:00 PM  |  Eataly Boston
→ Hands-on pasta cooking class - upscale culinary experience
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/6/hands-on-pasta-cacio-e-pepe-tickets
Linford D. Fisher: Stealing America 7
7:00 PM  |  Brookline Booksmith
→ Historical lecture on American history — intellectual/cultural event
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/6/linford-d-fisher-stealing-america-tickets
Meet Your Co-Founder: Startup Builders Night in Boston 7
7:00 PM  |  240 Tremont St
→ Startup networking event — high-status professional networking
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/6/meet-your-co-founder-startup-builders-night-in-boston-tickets
Climate Networking Breakfast 7
12:30 PM  |  Cambridge, Massachusetts
→ Networking breakfast; professional gathering for climate sector with morning business format
https://lu.ma/tmhsmxir
Climatetech Pitch Party 7
6:30 PM  |  Somerville, MA
→ Pitch event in climatetech; high-status professional gathering where expertise would be valued
https://lu.ma/e275hjqk
EnergyBar: The Place to Build—Why Climate Innovators Choose Massachusetts 7
9:30 PM  |  Somerville, MA
→ Upscale networking event focused on climate innovation and Massachusetts business ecosystem; scene-y professional gathering
https://lu.ma/wmb1wfo6
Boston Happy Hour Stroll in the South End (Food + Cocktail Pairings) 7
→ Upscale happy hour stroll in South End with food and cocktail pairings—high-status food/drink networking event
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/happy-hour-stroll-south-end--69
What Really Happened at Turners Falls? The Story of a Massacre 7
→ Historical/civic event about significant local history; aligns with interest in government accountability and public narratives
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/what-really-happened-at-turners-falls-the-story-of-a-massacre
Un Sueño Habanero: An Immersive Theatre Show with Live Music & Dance 7
→ Immersive theatre production with live music and dance; upscale cultural/arts experience
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/un-sueno-habanero-an-immersive-theatre-show-with-live-music-dance--4
Wednesday Night Wine Flights 6
→ Wine flights at an upscale venue—matches preference for wine tastings and upscale drink events
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/wednesday-night-wine-flights--9
Armenian: Modern and Molecular *In-Person* *NEW* 6
→ Modern and molecular Armenian cuisine class—upscale culinary experience
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/armenian-modern-and-molecular-in-person-new
Back To Basics - The Noble Grapes: Riesling (Wine Class) 6
→ Wine education class on noble grape varietals—matches preference for wine tastings and education
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/back-to-basics-the-noble-grapes-riesling-wine-class
Built to Last: An Evening of Climate Tech Innovations 6
→ Climate tech innovation forum—professional panel where expertise in policy and civic issues would be valued
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/built-to-last-an-evening-of-climate-tech-innovations
Drag Bingo 6
→ Drag Bingo is a fun, scene-y nightlife event with entertainment value and social atmosphere
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/drag-bingo--79
FREE Guestlist – bsmnt – House & Tech House – Weekly Access – Downtown Boston 6
→ Weekly guestlist nightlife at exclusive downtown Boston venue; scene-y and influential
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/free-guestlist-the-grand-edm-hip-hop-weekly-access-seaport-boston--21
FREE Guestlist – The Grand – EDM & Hip Hop – Weekly Access – Seaport Boston 6
→ Weekly guestlist access to major Seaport venue; recurring upscale nightlife event
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/free-guestlist-the-grand-edm-hip-hop-weekly-access-seaport-boston--134
Bottomless Pasta Wednesdays at Capo Restaurant & Supper Club 5
→ Bottomless pasta at a supper club—upscale food/drink recurring event matches profile
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/bottomless-pasta-wednesdays-at-capo-restaurant-supper-club--112
Lucy Wightman - Princess Cheyenne: My Life as Boston's Most Famous Stripper 5
→ Memoir event about Boston cultural/social history—interesting public event with local significance
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/lucy-wightman-princess-cheyenne-my-life-as-boston-s-most-famous-stripper
Founders, Investors & Talent Networking Mixer | Boston 5
→ Founders/investors/talent networking mixer—upscale professional networking event
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/founders-investors-talent-networking-mixer-boston
Fresh Goofs: Standup Comedy Show and $4 Drinks 5
→ Standup comedy show with affordable drinks; entertainment-focused social event
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/fresh-goofs-standup-comedy-show-and-4-drinks--25
Thursday, May 7
Fashionably LATE Thursdays - Thornpetal 8
The Liberty Hotel  |  Boston, MA
→ Fashion show with DJ and catwalk models; upscale interactive fashion event
https://libertyhotel.com/liberty-affairs/fashionably-late/
Opening Reception: Academy of Realist Art, Boston 7
$0  |  Copley Society of Art  |  158 Newbury Street, Boston
→ Art gallery opening reception—cultural event with professional networking potential
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opening-reception-academy-of-realist-art-boston-tickets-1986991537176
Atlas: The Art of Storytelling Opening Reception 7
$0  |  BLKChip Gallery  |  155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston
→ Artist opening reception—cultural/art event, meet-the-artist networking
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atlas-the-art-of-storytelling-opening-reception-tickets-1988415739002
A French Lens on Art — Modernism Reimagined at the MFA (Part II) 7
$22–$28  |  Museum of Fine Arts, Boston  |  465 Huntington Avenue, Boston
→ Guided tour at MFA exploring French modernism; cultural/educational, upscale museum event
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-french-lens-on-art-modernism-reimagined-at-the-mfa-part-ii-tickets-1984586822610
Fashionably Late Thursdays - 2026 Winter/Spring Season 7
$0  |  Liberty Lobby at The Liberty Hotel  |  215 Charles St, Boston
→ Fashion show event at hotel every Thursday; interactive fashion scene event matching style/fashion interests
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fashionably-late-thursdays-2026-winterspring-season-tickets-1981387758122
Hands-On: Fresh Egg Pasta Shapes 7
3:00 PM  |  Eataly Boston
→ Hands-on pasta cooking class - upscale culinary experience
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/7/hands-on-fresh-egg-pasta-shapes-tickets
Hands-On: Fettucine Alfredo 7
6:00 PM  |  Eataly Boston
→ Hands-on pasta cooking class - upscale culinary experience
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/7/hands-on-fettucine-alfredo-tickets
Branchfood's May Community Table 7
12:00 PM  |  Babson College - Boston  |  Boston
→ Upscale networking event with industry leaders and experts; decade-strong tradition suggests high-status gathering for corporate leaders and founders
https://www.meetup.com/branchfood/events/313769064/
The SABA GB Dinner Club: A Focus on Technology and Entrepreneurship 7
$18–$29  |  Servia  |  126 State Street, Boston
→ Dinner club focused on technology and entrepreneurship with drinks—exclusive networking over food
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-saba-gb-dinner-club-a-focus-on-technology-and-entrepreneurship-tickets-1986996105841
Jazz Night w/ EdmarColónQuartet 6
6:00 PM  |  Long Live Roxbury
→ Jazz night - upscale nightlife/entertainment event
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/7/jazz-night-w-edmarcolonquartet-tickets
Transnational Series: Niloufar Talebi and Elizabeth T. Gray Jr. 6
7:00 PM  |  Brookline Booksmith
→ Transnational panel/lecture series suggests intellectual discourse and cultural engagement
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/7/transnational-series-niloufar-talebi-and-elizabeth-t-gray-jr-tickets
The Short List - A Fine Standup Comedy Experience 6
$18–$45  |  The Silk  |  1223 Beacon Street, Brookline
→ Fine standup comedy in beautiful dining venue with professional headliners—upscale entertainment
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-short-list-a-fine-standup-comedy-experience-tickets-1987684478783
Graduate Student Talk: Léa Miranda 6
5:30 PM  |  MIT List Visual Arts Center  |  Cambridge, Massachusetts
→ Art screening and public program; cultural event open to public
https://listart.mit.edu/events-programs
Friday, May 8
ERIC DARIUS 7
11:00 PM  |  $42–$70  |  Scullers Jazz Club  |  Boston, MA
→ Eric Darius jazz performance at Scullers with full bar and small plates; upscale live music venue
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/eric-darius-scullers-jazz-club-tickets/14779793
Saturday, May 9
MODEL CASTING - RESORT WEARE & SWIM! 8
$0  |  Vintage Restaurant and Lounge  |  72 Broad Street, Boston
→ Model casting/swimwear event connecting with top industry professionals from NYC and Europe; directly matches fashion/model event preference
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/model-casting-resort-weare-swim-tickets-1988201170221
Opening Reception: 2026 Annual Members Juried Exhibiton 7
$0  |  The Guild of Boston Artists  |  162 Newbury Street, Boston
→ Awards reception for art exhibition opening; upscale cultural event with professional networking potential
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opening-reception-2026-annual-members-juried-exhibiton-tickets-1987749417015
Opening: Lorie Hamermesh "Into The Fire" & Elisa H. Hamilton "Noted" 7
$0  |  Gallery NAGA  |  67 Newbury Street, Boston
→ Art gallery opening reception; upscale cultural event matching interest in art and professional gatherings
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opening-lorie-hamermesh-into-the-fire-elisa-h-hamilton-noted-tickets-1987158934867
Big Night with Trombone Shorty 7
8:30 PM  |  The Cabot
→ Big Night with Trombone Shorty—upscale music event with notable artist
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/9/big-night-with-trombone-shorty-tickets
ERIC DARIUS 7
1:00 AM  |  $42–$70  |  Scullers Jazz Club  |  Boston, MA
→ Eric Darius live jazz performance at Scullers with full bar and small plate menu — upscale music venue with food/drink component, sophisticated audience
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/eric-darius-scullers-jazz-club-tickets/14783003
7th ANNUAL MOTHER'S DAY GALA 6
$250–$269  |  Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport  |  450 Summer Street, Boston
→ Upscale gala at elegant Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport; fits high-status event preference
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-mothers-day-gala-registration-1984725977827
Boston Hot Sauce Festival Featuring Spicy Challenges and Chef Demos 6
$0–$50  |  The Foundry  |  101 Rogers Street, Cambridge
→ Boston Hot Sauce Festival with chef demos — upscale food event with culinary expertise component and festival atmosphere
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-hot-sauce-festival-featuring-spicy-challenges-and-chef-demos-tickets-1979830673841
Sunday, May 10
Jukusei Omakase 7
12:00 PM  |  XOXO Sushi Bar
→ Omakase upscale dining experience; premium food event
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/10/jukusei-omakase-1777050554
Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano 7
1:30 PM  |  Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
→ High-status classical piano performance by renowned pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/10/isata-kanneh-mason-piano-tickets
Monday, May 11
Founders, Investors & Talent Networking Mixer | Boston 8
7:00 PM  |  Bar Moxy  |  Boston, MA
→ Curated startup networking with founders and investors; high-status professional opportunity
https://www.meetup.com/ascent-valley-startup-tech-ai-networking-boston/events/314271657/
Meet Your Co-Founder: Startup Builders Night in Boston 7
7:00 PM  |  Bar Moxy  |  Boston, MA
→ Startup founders and entrepreneurs networking; professional collaboration opportunity
https://www.meetup.com/ascent-valley-startup-tech-ai-networking-boston/events/314271650/
Investor Connect: Pitch & Deal Flow Night | Boston 7
$0–$66  |  Bar Moxy  |  240 Tremont Street, Boston
→ Investor networking event with deal flow access; exclusive, high-status professional opportunity
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/investor-connect-pitch-deal-flow-night-boston-tickets-1986576841811
Tuesday, May 12
The WBUR Breakfast Club: Where Leaders Gather 8
$82  |  WBUR CitySpace  |  890 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
→ High-status professional networking with major CEO; media/journalism event hosted by WBUR; leadership panel
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wbur-breakfast-club-where-leaders-gather-tickets-1984577987183
Jon Batiste 7
7:30 PM  |  Symphony Hall, Boston, MA
→ Jon Batiste is a high-profile musician and Grammy winner; concert event appeals to upscale entertainment interests
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/12/jon-batiste-tickets
Biotech Networking at Naco Taco in Cambridge 7
6:30 PM  |  Naco Taco  |  Cambridge
→ Professional networking mixer in biotech; high-status career-building opportunity
https://www.meetup.com/cambridge-biotech-meetup/events/314585343/
Ethical AI & Technology Governance Essentials – 1 Day Workshop, Boston, MA 7
regus MA, Boston - Federal Street  |  101 Federal Street #Suite 1900, Boston
→ Ethical AI & governance aligns with civic accountability and transparency interests; expert-level policy content
https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/ethical-ai-technology-governance-essentials-1-day-workshop-boston-ma-tickets-1976580026066
Images at Work: With and Against Housework 6
MIT List Visual Arts Center  |  Cambridge, Massachusetts
→ Art screening and public program; cultural event open to public
https://listart.mit.edu/events-programs
Art Break 6
MIT List Visual Arts Center  |  Cambridge, Massachusetts
→ Art screening and public program; cultural event open to public
https://listart.mit.edu/events-programs
Sake & Cheese Pairing 6
5:30 PM  |  Cambridge
→ Upscale food & drink pairing event (sake & cheese)
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/12/sake-cheese-pairing-tickets
Shannon Chakraborty and Fonda Lee 6
6:00 PM  |  Brookline Booksmith
→ Author event with published writers—intellectual/cultural gathering
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/12/shannon-chakraborty-and-fonda-lee-tickets-ymjpgnx
An Evening With PinkPantheress 5
8:00 PM  |  MGM Music Hall at Fenway
→ PinkPantheress concert; contemporary artist performance event
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/12/an-evening-with-pinkpantheress-tickets
Thursday, May 14
Fashionably LATE Thursdays - Akmaral Bridal 8
The Liberty Hotel  |  Boston, MA
→ Fashion show with DJ and catwalk models; upscale interactive fashion event
https://libertyhotel.com/liberty-affairs/fashionably-late/
The Lumpen and the Miscreant: Mary Walling Blackburn presents Cream Psychosis, in conversation with David Levine 6
6:00 PM  |  MIT List Visual Arts Center  |  Cambridge, Massachusetts
→ Art screening and public program; cultural event open to public
https://listart.mit.edu/events-programs
Thursday, May 21
Fashionably LATE Thursdays - Max & Riley 8
The Liberty Hotel  |  Boston, MA
→ Fashion show with DJ and catwalk models; upscale interactive fashion event
https://libertyhotel.com/liberty-affairs/fashionably-late/
Tuesday, June 2
Images at Work: Solidarity and Form 6
MIT List Visual Arts Center  |  Cambridge, Massachusetts
→ Art screening and public program; cultural event open to public
https://listart.mit.edu/events-programs
Thursday, June 4
Behind the Scenes: Performing Conditions: Artistic Labor and Dependency as Form 6
5:30 PM  |  MIT List Visual Arts Center  |  Cambridge, Massachusetts
→ Art screening and public program; cultural event open to public
https://listart.mit.edu/events-programs
Tuesday, June 23
Images at Work: Non/performance for the Camera 6
MIT List Visual Arts Center  |  Cambridge, Massachusetts
→ Art screening and public program; cultural event open to public
https://listart.mit.edu/events-programs
Line Dancing 3
→ Line dancing class - recreational activity league format, not ideal date
dates:https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/line-dancing--97
MassChallenge Switzerland Awards 2026 3
→ Startup accelerator awards ceremony — professional event focused on business rather than date-friendly entertainment
dates:https://masschallenge.org/events/