The 11 best things to do in Greater Boston this weekend

September 4–6, 2026 · handpicked from everything on across Greater Boston.

This weekend leans music-heavy, with James Taylor headlining a big room while smaller Cambridge clubs serve up everything from acoustic folk to death metal, and Sunday rounds out with film revivals, a family art day, and a MassArt gallery opening.

THE GODINE GALLERY ARCHIVESSaturday · 1:00 PM · The Godine Gallery (North) · BostonMassArt's student-run Godine Family Gallery opens its new season with an archives show tracing two decades of exhibitions curated by rotating student teams — a nice low-key Saturday stop if you're near Boston's arts corridor.James Taylor And His All-Star BandSunday · 7:30 PM · MGM Music Hall at Fenway · BostonJames Taylor and his all-star band headline MGM Music Hall at Fenway, a rare arena-scale outing for the Massachusetts songwriting legend.campfire. festivalSunday · 2:00 PM · Club Passim · CambridgeClub Passim's campfire. festival wraps up with a Sunday pass spanning Americana, bluegrass, Celtic, and singer/songwriter sets — a good bet if you want a day of rootsy, acoustic music in one of Cambridge's most storied listening rooms.Scenic NYC Presents : Profanatica, CloakSunday · 7:00 PM · Sonia · CambridgeProfanatica and Cloak bring a heavier night to Sonia via Scenic NYC and the Middle East, all ages with $30 tickets — for anyone chasing a proper metal fix this weekend.Adderall XRSunday · 5:00 PM · Middle East - Zuzu · CambridgeAdderall XR plays Middle East - Zuzu with no cover, a low-stakes way to catch a band on a Sunday night in Central Square.Tour Breathless – Motta Maadi Music Live Concert 2026Sunday · 6:00 PM · Regent Theatre · ArlingtonTour Breathless brings Motta Maadi Music to the Regent Theatre, an immersive Tamil singalong concert concept that's a genuinely different kind of night out.AfroCity Music Festival with TxC ( 21+ )Sunday · 9:00 PM · Big Night Live · BostonAfroCity Music Festival takes over Big Night Live for a 21+ night with TxC, doors at 9pm — a strong pick if you're after a late-night dance-floor festival vibe.Matt Sturniolo: Let's Talk About YesterdaySunday · 7:00 PM · The Wilbur · BostonMatt Sturniolo brings his "Let's Talk About Yesterday" show to The Wilbur, one of the weekend's bigger comedy draws downtown.The Odyssey in 70mm (Sun Sep 6, 11:00am)Sunday · 11:00 AM · Coolidge Corner Theatre · BrooklineCoolidge Corner screens Christopher Nolan's new film The Odyssey in true 70mm, starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway — worth catching on the big format if you can.Spirited Away (subtitled 35mm) (Sun Sep 6, 6:00 pm)Sunday · 6:00 PM · The Brattle Theatre · CambridgeThe Brattle's 25th-anniversary run of Spirited Away continues with a 6pm subtitled 35mm screening, a lovely way to revisit the Miyazaki classic on film.Boston Family DaysSunday · 10:00 AM · Institute of Contemporary Art · BostonBoston Family Days lets Boston school-age kids and their families visit the ICA and other major institutions for free — an easy, low-cost Sunday outing for local families.

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