3 primo live music events in Boston this weekend

3 primo live music events in Boston this weekendPhoto: Jacek Dylag/Unsplash
Hoodline
Published on November 15, 2018

If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Boston. From Boston composers to DJs to Celtic bands, here are the local shows worth checking out this weekend.

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'Composers of Boston' at North End Music & Performing Arts Center 

The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) opens its 2018-2019 season with a program honoring works of composers living in or influenced by Boston. Featured composers include John Harbison, Scott Wheeler, Tom Cipullo, David Sisco and Gabriel Kahane.

When: Friday, November 16, 7:30-9 p.m.
Where: Bijou de la Vida Gallery, 390 Commercial St.
Admission: $25-$45
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CRIB at Good Life

Enjoy two parties in one building with CRIB. Supersmash Broz spin bounce house tunes on the top floor. DJ Big Bear and WHERE'S NASTY play R&B in the basement.

When: Friday, November 16, 10 p.m.- Saturday, November 17, 2 a.m.
Where: Good Life, 28 Kingston St.
Admission: RSVP for $10 reduced admission before 11:30 p.m.
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A Celtic Sojourn Live Broadcast

See radio in the making as host Brian O'Donovan of Celtic Sojourn broadcasts live from the WGBH Studio at the Boston Public Library. The afternoon will combine live in-studio and prerecorded Celtic performances.

When: Saturday, November 17, 3-6 p.m.
Where: WGBH Studio, Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St.
Admission: Free
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