Boston/ Arts & Culture
Published on September 05, 2019
5 performing and visual arts events worth seeking out in Boston this weekendPhoto: Tim Mossholder/Unsplash

Looking to up your appreciation of the arts?

We've rounded up four artsy events around Boston this weekend that will scratch your cultural itch, from a solo art exhibit to an improv comedy show.

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'Devitrified' by Colby Charpentier

From the event description:

Join a lecture with Colby Charpentier of the ceramics program at the Office for the Arts at Harvard. Charpentier will be discussing the work he created during his residency. After the lecture will be the opening of "Devitrified," a solo art exhibit by Charpentier.

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 4-7 p.m.
Where: Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard, 224 Western Ave.
Admission: Free
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'Little Shop of Horrors'

From the event description:

See "Little Shop of Horrors" this Saturday at Lyric Stage Company of Boston. The quirky musical is about a love story and mysterious, manipulative plant. 

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 3 p.m.
Where: Lyric Stage Company of Boston, 140 Clarendon St.
Price: $26.50-$39.50
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Huntington Theatre Company's 35 Below Fall Crawl

From the event description:

Socialize with fellow bar crawlers in the South End this Saturday at Huntington's 35 Below Fall Crawl. The stops along the bar crawl include Clerys , Club Café and Masa Restaurant.

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, 527 Tremont St.
Admission: Free
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'Shear Madness'

From the event description:

Join in at an interactive comedy and improv murder mystery at Charles Playhouse. "Shear Madness" takes place at the hair salon, where there's been a murder and the audience will have to sort through clues to solve the crime. 

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 5 p.m.
Where: Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St.
Price: $28-$40
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'The Intersection' comedy show 

From the event description:

Enjoy a night of improv and sketch comedy by The Intersection. The show is produced entirely by people of color. The event will feature some of Boston's best musicians, comics, poets and more. 

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, 527 Tremont St., South End
Admission: $22
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Parking in Boston can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of Boston parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check the MTBA's website for nearby stations and schedules.


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