The 12 best things to do in Greater Boston this weekend

August 21–23, 2026 · handpicked from everything on across Greater Boston.

This weekend leans into music of every stripe — from Club Passim folk to K-pop at the Calderwood Pavilion — alongside car-free streets, glowing lanterns at the zoo, and a rare 70mm big-screen event.

Eliza GilkysonSunday · 5:00 PM · Club Passim · CambridgeFolk singer-songwriter Eliza Gilkyson plays Club Passim with Jim Henry, a fitting close to the weekend at one of Cambridge's most storied listening rooms.JUTES: Smile You're On TourSunday · 6:00 PM · Paradise Rock Club presented by Citizens · BostonJUTES brings the Smile You're On Tour to Paradise Rock Club for an all-ages show, doors at 6 with the set starting at 7.OMEGA X 2026 TOUR: NO LIMIT in [Boston]Sunday · 7:00 PM · The Calderwood Pavilion · BostonKorean boy group OMEGA X stops at the Calderwood Pavilion for one night only on their 2026 NO LIMIT Tour — a rare touring K-pop act in a Boston theater setting.Sunday Brunch y Jazz at Rosa y MarigoldSunday · 11:30 AM · Rosa y Marigold · BostonRosa y Marigold's Sunday brunch pairs French-inflected fare with live jazz from Annie and the Fur Trappers, a relaxed way to ease into the day.Live Music at Grace By NiaSunday · 11:00 PM · Grace by Nia · BostonGrace by Nia's intimate stage is built for soulful jazz and R&B, with soulful cuisine to match — a good pick for a lower-key evening out.Sunday Blues with Bruce Bears & FriendsSunday · 7:00 PM · The Beehive Restaurant · BostonBruce Bears, a longtime fixture of the international blues scene, leads his band at The Beehive for their regular Sunday night set.Cambridge Open StreetSunday · 11:00 AM · Cambridge · CambridgeMemorial Drive closes to cars from Western Avenue to JFK Street for Cambridge's open-street Sunday, good for a walk, run, or bike ride along the Charles.Robyn SchallSunday · 3:00 PM · The Wilbur · BostonRobyn Schall turns her own bachelorette party into a stand-up show at The Wilbur, mixing comedy with wedding chaos and dating disaster stories.Boston Lights: A Lantern ExperienceSunday · 10:30 PM · Franklin Park Zoo · BostonBoston Lights returns to Franklin Park Zoo with glowing lantern displays and interactive moments throughout the grounds after dark.The Odyssey in 70mm (Sun Aug 23, 11:00am)Sunday · 11:00 AM · Coolidge Corner Theatre · BrooklineChristopher Nolan's new film The Odyssey screens in 70mm at Coolidge Corner Theatre, starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway.Catherine O'Hara Tribute: Home for the Holidays (All of them!)Sunday · 7:00 PM · Somerville Theatre · SomervilleIdentical Cousins brings their multimedia tribute to Catherine O'Hara to the Somerville Theatre's Crystal Ballroom, celebrating her holiday-movie legacy.Charles River Farmers Market at the Charles HotelSunday · 10:00 AM · CambridgeThe Charles River Farmers Market sets up at the Charles Hotel with fresh produce, artisanal breads, local cheeses, and fresh pasta from area vendors.

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