Checking out Boston’s music and art scene is a must-do during your immersion experience in the city. You might not know it, but Boston has a lot of free (or inexpensive) events celebrating the arts. This weekend, consider exploring Boston’s fine art attractions outside of a traditional museum, and learn more about the city through art, film, and music!
Music: The Boston Pops (Free Concert)
What better way to spend your Sunday than at a free concert put on by the world-famous Boston Pops! The Pops will perform a special free concert at Franklin Park as part of the Park’s community arts festival. Aside from the concert, the festival will have other fun, interactive events, such as mural painting, an instrument playground, crafts, a photo booth, live animal demonstrations and more!
When: Sunday, September 30th, 3 pm – 7 pm (The Playstead at Franklin Park)
Music: The Beyonce and Coldplay Experience
Do you prefer pop to classical music? What about pop music mixed with science? If that sounds intriguing, consider spending your Saturday night at the Museum of Science to experience the popular music of your favorite artists, fused with stunning visuals under the Charles Hayden Planetarium dome. This is not your average listening party! Hear hits by Beyoncé or Coldplay as you are taken on a “sensory journey full of innovation, artistry, and imagination.”
When: Coldplay: Saturday, September 29th, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Beyonce: Saturday, September 29th, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Film: The Boston Latino International Film Festival (BLIFF)
Throughout the year, Boston hosts a variety of interesting and eye-opening international film festivals, and the BLIFF is no exception. This celebration of Latin culture will feature documentaries as well as full length and short films that explore Latino-related topics. The film festival is an exciting opportunity to get a glimpse of Latino culture through the eyes of members of the Latino community in the United States and other Spanish speaking countries. 28 films will be screened at 4 different locations around the city, this Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free!
Every Sunday, the artist studios in Boston’s SoWa district open to the public at the SoWa Open Market. The South End becomes busy with artists showcasing their work and art lovers browsing their studios to find that special piece. On Harrison Avenue, four floors of artist studios are open, displaying paintings, sculptures, drawings, and other crafts. While you’re at visiting the artist studios, be sure to check out the SoWa farmers market or food trucks bazaar, after a long morning of art spectating, you’ll be hungry for lunch!
When: Sunday, September 30th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Boston’s Women’s Market is celebrating its one year anniversary! This market, located in the Seaport District, showcases work made strictly by local female artists and entrepreneurs. Shoppers can find everything from jewelry, to candles, to body lotions, ceramics, clothes and more. Come to support New England’s inspiring female entrepreneurs and stay to explore Seaport and the sights along Boston’s beautiful waterfront.
When: Sunday, September 30th, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm (District Hall – 75 Northern Ave, Boston)
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