Boston Events

May 2 – May 8, 2026  ·  100 events
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Sunday, March 15
Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination 7
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston  |  Boston, Massachusetts
→ MFA exhibition on gardens in visual arts—prestigious museum show with 100+ works spanning history
https://www.instagram.com/p/DV6BmU2jk8s/
Saturday, May 2 TODAY
Rooftop@Revere Summer Kickoff: Campari Aperitivo Party 7
$30  |  200 Stuart St  |  200 Stuart Street, Boston
→ Upscale rooftop aperitivo party with Campari cocktails, bites, live music, and views—premium drinks/food event
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooftoprevere-summer-kickoff-campari-aperitivo-party-tickets-1986996663509
Nantucket Derby 7
$18  |  Cisco Brewers Seaport  |  85 Northern Avenue, Boston
→ Nantucket Derby with mint juleps and formal dress code—high-status, scene-y leisure event
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nantucket-derby-tickets-1988207398851
Fashion Show & Market featuring Emerging Brands & Small Businesses 7
$40–$60  |  TBA  |  TBA, Boston
→ Fashion show with emerging brands and runway energy—upscale fashion event open to public
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fashion-show-market-featuring-emerging-brands-small-businesses-tickets-1987792243109
International Runway Show & Pop Up Shop by Fashion SB Global 7
$0–$50  |  64 C St  |  64 C Street, Boston
→ Award-winning runway show with pop-up market for independent brands—stylish fashion event
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-runway-show-pop-up-shop-by-fashion-sb-global-tickets-1971489045807
Emerging Brands Runway Show 7
$40–$60  |  TBA  |  TBA, Boston
→ Exclusive front-row runway show for emerging brands—high-status fashion event
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emerging-brands-runway-show-tickets-1987792129770
Fashion Show Pop Up Market 7
$45–$66  |  TBA  |  TBA, Boston
→ Public fashion event with runway show and pop-up market from independent brands—fits upscale scene-y event profile
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fashion-show-pop-up-market-tickets-1987793346409
Bottomless Dumplings 7
12:00 PM  |  Mei Mei
→ Bottomless dumplings - upscale food/drink experience
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/2/bottomless-dumplings-1775220259
Boston's Fashion Derby 7
2:00 PM  |  Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
→ Boston's Fashion Derby - fashion event with high-status appeal
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/2/bostons-fashion-derby-tickets
Derby Day Soiree 7
12:00 PM  |  LUCIE
→ Derby Day Soiree - upscale soirée, fashion/scene event
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/2/derby-day-soiree-tickets
Boston’s Most Stylish Spring Affair 7
3:00 PM  |  Mixx 360
→ Boston's Most Stylish Spring Affair - upscale, high-status fashion event
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/2/bostons-most-stylish-spring-affair-tickets
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 7
2:00 PM  |  Boch Center Wang Theatre
→ Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - prestigious dance performance
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/2/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-tickets-keoobvw
LITTLE MISS AND THE BOOM 7
11:00 PM  |  $42–$65  |  Scullers Jazz Club  |  Boston, MA
→ Upscale jazz/blues performance at Scullers with stylish, sophisticated presentation; vinyl album release; live music venue experience matches high-status entertainment preferences
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/little-miss-and-the-boom-scullers-jazz-club-tickets/14154454
$1 Oyster Brunch 7
→ Oyster happy hour - upscale food/drink event matching high-status dining preference
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/1-oyster-brunch--87
Bottomless Bubbles, Bites & Flights Brunch at Flight Club | Boston Seaport 7
→ Upscale brunch with bottomless drinks and flights at prominent Seaport venue - high-status food/drink
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/bottomless-bubbles-bites-flights-brunch-at-flight-club-boston-seaport--107
Chocolate Lover Tour of Back Bay! 7
→ Upscale food experience — chocolate tour of Back Bay appeals to high-status food interest
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/chocolate-lover-tour-of-back-bay--112
Spring Farm-to-Table Lunch at Powisset Farm 7
→ Farm-to-table dining event — upscale food/drink experience
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/spring-farm-to-table-lunch-at-powisset-farm
Parisian Macarons *In-Person* 7
→ Parisian macarons class — upscale food/culinary experience
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/parisian-macarons-in-person
PAGU: Sushi & Hand-Roll Class 7
→ Sushi and hand-roll class — upscale food/culinary experience
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/pagu-sushi-hand-roll-class--26
Drink History! Tour of Historic Sites and Taverns (with beer or cider) 7
→ Historic tavern tour with beverage component—upscale food/drink and history combined
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/drink-history-tour-of-historic-sites-and-taverns-with-beer-or-cider--90
South End Boston Food Tour: Hidden Gems & Local Favorites 7
→ Food tour of upscale neighborhood with local favorites—culinary experience
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/south-end-boston-food-tour-hidden-gems-local-favorites--4
Boston's Fashion Derby - "The Best Kentucky Derby Party in New England!" 7
→ Fashion-focused Derby party—scene-y event combining high-status fashion and social atmosphere
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/boston-s-fashion-derby-the-best-kentucky-derby-party-in-new-england
History Tour Pub Crawl on The Freedom Trail 7
→ History and alcohol tour on Freedom Trail—combines historical/civic knowledge with upscale bar experience
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/history-tour-pub-crawl-on-the-freedom-trail--5
Kentucky Derby Celebration at Davio's Back Bay 7
→ Upscale Kentucky Derby celebration at Davio's Back Bay, a high-end steakhouse with sophisticated dining/drinking
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/kentucky-derby-celebration-at-davio-s-back-bay
Run for the Roses, North End Style: Prezza Hosts an Elevated Kentucky Derby Celebration 7
→ Elevated Kentucky Derby celebration at Prezza (upscale Italian restaurant), combines fine dining with social event
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/run-for-the-roses-north-end-style-prezza-hosts-an-elevated-kentucky-derby-celebration
Art in Bloom 7
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston  |  Boston, Massachusetts
→ High-status MFA exhibition (50th anniversary) featuring floral art installations by professional designers—upscale cultural event
https://www.instagram.com/p/DXxLgAAxVl0/
Artist Talk with Enrique Durand-Methol 7
1:00 PM  |  B1 Thayer Street Gallery  |  Boston, MA
→ Public artist talk with curator—intellectual cultural event combining art and conversation
https://www.instagram.com/sowaboston/
Ellie Fund & BBCEC Breast Cancer Community Empowerment Summit 6
→ Charity/community empowerment summit with professional networking potential around healthcare advocacy
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/ellie-fund-bbcec-breast-cancer-community-empowerment-summit
Dumplings to Dim Sum: Food and History Tour of Boston's Chinatown 6
→ Food and history tour combining culinary experience with Boston civic/cultural knowledge
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/dumplings-to-dim-sum-food-and-history-tour-of-boston-s-chinatown--4
Gabriella Kiss Personal Appearance & Trunk Show 6
→ Designer trunk show - exclusive fashion/luxury goods event
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/gabriella-kiss-personal-appearance-trunk-show
Beer Garden Season at Remnant Brewing (Outdoor Patio & Beer Garden) 6
→ Beer garden at brewery — upscale drinking venue, recurring season event
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/beer-garden-season-at-remnant-brewing-outdoor-patio-beer-garden
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo @ Bow (May 2nd) 6
→ Cultural celebration at upscale venue (Bow) — general cultural event, not affinity group
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-bow-may-2nd
History of Boston Through Paintings | Art Tour | Saturdays 12 - 1 :30pm 6
→ Art history tour of Boston — intellectual cultural engagement
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/history-of-boston-through-paintings-art-tour-saturdays-12-4pm--59
Fiesta de Mayo! 6
→ Fiesta de Mayo — general cultural celebration, not affinity group
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/fiesta-de-mayo
Artist Talk: Heterochromia, a solo exhibition by Enrique Durand-Methol 6
→ Artist talk at gallery exhibition—cultural event with intellectual merit
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/artist-talk-heterochromia-a-solo-exhibition-by-enrique-durand-methol
Arts Fest at the Harvard Art Museums: Performance Fair in the Calderwood Courtyard and Adolphus Busch Hall 6
→ Arts festival at Harvard Art Museums with performance programming—upscale cultural venue
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/arts-fest-at-the-harvard-art-museums-performance-fair-in-the-calderwood-courtyard-and-adolphus-busch-hall--2
CAM Talk: Honoring 36 Years of “The Writer’s Block” with John Ronan 6
→ Cultural institution talk honoring literary legacy—intellectual arts event
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/cam-talk-honoring-36-years-of-the-writer-s-block-with-john-ronan
Le grant rhetorique: The Music & Poetry of Guillaume de Machaut 6
→ Medieval music and poetry performance—cultural/arts event at academic venue
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/le-grant-rhetorique-the-music-poetry-of-guillaume-de-machaut
Honoring 36 Years of The Writer’s Block with John Ronan 6
→ Literary arts event honoring 36-year cultural institution—intellectual and creative
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/honoring-36-years-of-the-writer-s-block-with-john-ronan
Pantos Project Dance presents without you 6
→ Contemporary dance performance—upscale arts event
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/pantos-project-dance-presents-without-you
Union Square Somerville Food Tour 6
→ Food tour of vibrant neighborhood—culinary experience
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/union-square-somerville-food-tour--196
Crabapples in Bloom: Music Inspired by Nature 6
→ Music performance inspired by nature—cultural arts event
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/crabapples-in-bloom-music-inspired-by-nature--2
SABAR NGOON: A Senegalese Drum & Dance Party 6
→ Senegalese music and dance cultural event—upscale cultural programming, not identity-gated
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/sabar-ngoon-a-senegalese-drum-dance-party
Posto South End- Happy Hour Deals! 6
→ South End happy hour at named restaurant—upscale neighborhood bar venue
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/posto-south-end-happy-hour-deals--20
Open Mic for Immigration Justice 6
→ Open mic for immigration justice, aligns with civic/government accountability interests
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/open-mic-for-immigration-justice
Italian Dinner with Tiramisu Finale in Boston 6
→ Upscale Italian dinner experience with tiramisu finale, falls under fine food events
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/italian-dinner-with-tiramisu-finale-in-boston--172
Music with Heart Fundraiser 6
→ Music fundraiser, combines charity benefit with cultural event
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/music-with-heart-fundraiser--2
Chucho Valdés and His Royal Quartet 6
→ Jazz performance (Chucho Valdés and His Royal Quartet), upscale music/cultural event
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/chucho-valdes-and-his-royal-quartet--2
Machaut Weekend: Candlelight Concerts: Messe de Nostre dame 6
→ Candlelight concert with classical music, high-status cultural event
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/machaut-weekend-candlelight-concerts-messe-de-nostre-dame
The Cinema of Bi Gan: LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT 6
→ Art house cinema screening—cultural event, appeals to sophisticated tastes
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/the-cinema-of-bi-gan-long-day-s-journey-into-night
Nothing But Bangerz: Saxyderms 20th Anniversary Concert @ The Substation 5
→ Anniversary concert event — cultural/music scene event
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/nothing-but-bangerz-saxyderms-20th-anniversary-concert-the-substation
Career Pathways to Medicine: A Panel Discussion 5
→ Panel discussion on medicine career pathways—professional development and expertise forum
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/career-pathways-to-medicine-a-panel-discussion
Last Call at Nine: 30+ Early Evening Dance Party (Boston Nightclub) 5
→ 30+ early evening dance party at Boston nightclub, fits recurring upscale nightlife scene
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/last-call-at-nine-30-early-evening-dance-party-boston-nightclub
Sam Jay Live! 5
→ Stand-up comedy show, entertainment/cultural event
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/sam-jay-live
7PM Detention: Standup Comedy Show and $4 Drinks 5
→ Stand-up comedy show with drink specials, fits scene-y bar/nightlife interest
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/8pm-detention-standup-comedy-show-and-4-drinks--57
Sunday, May 3
Merroir: The Wonderful World of Oysters 8
6:30 PM  |  Formaggio Kitchen
→ Merroir oyster tasting event; premium food/drink experience, directly matches preferences
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/3/premiere-series-merroir-the-wonderful-world-of-oysters-150-tickets
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 8
3:00 PM  |  Boch Center Wang Theatre
→ Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater — high-status performing arts
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/3/alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-tickets
DIAMONDS DINE IN w/ DJ MAXINE HARRISON 7
2:00 PM  |  Gulu-Gulu Cafe
→ Upscale dining event with DJ entertainment; 'DIAMONDS' suggests high-status venue
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/3/diamonds-dine-in-w-dj-maxine-harrison-tickets
LCD Soundsystem 7
8:00 PM  |  Roadrunner
→ LCD Soundsystem is a high-status indie band performance, upscale music scene
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/3/lcd-soundsystem-tickets
Salsa Batchata by the River [by LIZ] 6
5:50 PM  |  Magazine Beach  |  Cambridge
→ Salsa and bachata dancing by the river - upscale cultural/social event with good venue
https://www.meetup.com/young-bostonians-20s-30s/events/314500980/
Monday, May 4
Climate & Energy Ventures Happy Hour 7
11:00 PM  |  Cambridge, Massachusetts
→ Happy hour event; networking opportunity in climate/energy sector with upscale drinks setting
https://lu.ma/066haz1j
Martha Wells : Platform Decay 6
6:00 PM  |  Brookline Booksmith
→ Author event (Martha Wells) — cultural/intellectual gathering
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/4/martha-wells-platform-decay-tickets-rewg5w5
Machine Symphony & After AGI: Two Visions of Creation in the Age of AI 6
$0  |  MIT Media Lab  |  75 Amherst Street, Cambridge
→ Experimental art/opera presentation on AI and creation—cultural event with intellectual substance
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/machine-symphony-after-agi-two-visions-of-creation-in-the-age-of-ai-tickets-1987398543543
Tuesday, May 5
PyCon preview: Where the Sidewalk Ends: Data-Driven Urban Safety by Fay Shaw 8
6:00 PM  |  Microsoft NERD  |  Cambridge
→ Data-driven civic safety talk at PyCon preview - government transparency and public data expertise event
https://www.meetup.com/bostonpython/events/314370961/
PyCon preview: Where the Sidewalk Ends by Fay Shaw 8
6:00 PM  |  Microsoft NERD  |  Cambridge
→ Data scientist talk on public data for urban safety - government/civic engagement with expertise value
https://www.meetup.com/pyladies-boston/events/314273333/
Matisse Across the Atlantic: From Paris to American Modernism 7
$22–$28  |  French Library / Alliance Française of Boston & Cambridge  |  53 Marlborough Street, Boston
→ Academic lecture on Matisse and American modernism; upscale cultural/educational event
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/matisse-across-the-atlantic-from-paris-to-american-modernism-tickets-1985408878401
Transnational Series: M Lin with Gish Jen 7
7:00 PM  |  Brookline Booksmith
→ Literary panel with established authors — intellectual/cultural event
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/5/transnational-series-m-lin-with-gish-jen-tickets
Dinner Set with Oscar Stagnaro 7
8:00 PM  |  Beehive Boston
→ Dinner set event — upscale food/drink experience
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/5/dinner-set-with-oscar-stagnaro-tickets
In-Person Weekly Hack Night - First Tuesday 7
7:00 PM  |  Cambridge Innovation Center, 4th Floor Cafe  |  Cambridge
→ Code for Boston civic volunteering - government transparency and civic accountability expertise
https://www.meetup.com/code-for-boston/events/314163951/
Next-Generation Medical Sensors: Innovation at the Frontier of Healthcare 6
$0–$18  |  CIC Cambridge @ 1 Broadway  |  1 Broadway, Cambridge
→ Panel discussion with industry leaders and legal experts on emerging healthcare technology—aligns with expertise in regulatory/legal landscape
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-generation-medical-sensors-innovation-at-the-frontier-of-healthcare-tickets-1986832736198
Sophia Giovannitti: Contract (2026) 6
MIT List Visual Arts Center  |  Cambridge, MA
→ Art screening and public program; cultural event open to public
https://listart.mit.edu/events-programs
Wednesday, May 6
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
6:00 PM  |  Klarman Hall
→ Harvard award ceremony — exclusive, high-status institutional event
https://do617.com/events/2026/5/6/2026-harvard-president-s-innovation-challenge-awards-ceremony-tickets
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
Boston Cybersecurity Summit 7
8:00 AM  |  The Westin Copley Place  |  Boston
→ Boston Cybersecurity Summit - high-status professional forum with CPE credits and networking reception
https://www.meetup.com/cloud-security-alliance-csa-boston/events/314424676/
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, Massachusetts
→ 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
Thursday, May 7
Fashionably LATE Thursdays - Thornpetal 8
9:00 PM  |  The Liberty Hotel  |  Boston, Massachusetts
→ 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
VINYL & VINO @ Impeccable Art Gallery 7
$13  |  Impeccable Art Gallery  |  460 Harrison Avenue, Boston
→ Vinyl & Vino at art gallery; upscale drinks paired with vinyl spinning, creative social scene
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vinyl-vino-impeccable-art-gallery-tickets-1986850078068
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, MA
→ 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
Thursday, May 14
Fashionably LATE Thursdays - Akmaral Bridal 8
9:00 PM  |  The Liberty Hotel  |  Boston, Massachusetts
→ 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, MA
→ 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
9:00 PM  |  The Liberty Hotel  |  Boston, Massachusetts
→ Fashion show with DJ and catwalk models; upscale interactive fashion event
https://libertyhotel.com/liberty-affairs/fashionably-late/
Saturday, May 23
MAFW: In Full Bloom 7
5:30 PM  |  Plymouth Memorial Hall  |  Plymouth, MA
→ Creative industry event; upscale fashion/creative networking
https://www.massfashionweek.com/
Thursday, June 4
Behind the Scenes: Performing Conditions: Artistic Labor and Dependency as Form 6
5:30 PM  |  MIT List Visual Arts Center  |  Cambridge, MA
→ Art screening and public program; cultural event open to public
https://listart.mit.edu/events-programs
First Fridays: burned 4u 4
→ Scene-y nightlife event with DJ and dancing, but lacks the high-status, exclusive, or professionally valuable angle. Themed nostalgia party skews casual rather than upscale or influential.
brian:https://www.instagram.com/p/DXPEj3NILH3/