The 9 best things to do in Greater Boston this weekend

This weekend brings an eclectic mix of live music, theater, and cultural moments—from punk legends and jazz innovators to operatic grandeur and emerging indie acts. Whether you're catching Public Image LTD's legendary return, experiencing Rossini's revolutionary final opera, or dancing to emerging artists across Cambridge's venues, there's genuine substance to choose from.

BNPublic Image LTD: This Is Not The Last Tour (18+)Saturday · 5:30 PM · Big Night Live · BostonJohn Pizzarelli brings his guitar and voice to a tribute evening honoring Tony Bennett, accompanied by Isaiah J. Thompson on piano and Mike Karn on bass. It's a sophisticated night of jazz standards in an intimate setting at Regattabar.ECWilliam Tell (Guillaume Tell)Friday · 7:30 PM · Emerson Colonial Theatre · BostonRossini's William Tell barrels forward as an epic ode to freedom and resistance, with that world-famous overture you know. The Emerson Colonial's production reveals layers in a work that's far more than its overture.TGThe Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage TourFriday · 8:00 PM · TD Garden · BostonThe Smashing Pumpkins bring their Rats In A Cage Tour to TD Garden on Friday night—a major arena show from one of the defining alt-rock bands of the '90s.SJYOKO MIWA TRIO featuring MIKAYLA SHIRLEYFriday · 7:00 PM · Scullers Jazz Club · BostonYoko Miwa, an internationally acclaimed pianist and composer, leads her trio with vocalist Mikayla Shirley at Scullers Jazz Club. Expect powerful, compelling performances from one of the most dynamic players on the contemporary jazz scene.TGbeabadoobee: The Powerlines TourSaturday · 8:00 PM · TD Garden · Bostonbeabadoobee brings The Powerlines Tour to TD Garden on Sunday night. The British indie-pop artist delivers catchy, propulsive songs that connect with devoted fans.BMAn Evening With Kelsey Lu: So Help Me God Tour (18+)Sunday · 7:00 PM · Brighton Music Hall presented by Citizens · BostonKelsey Lu's So Help Me God Tour stops at Brighton Music Hall on Sunday. An 18+ show featuring an artist known for genre-bending, atmospheric performances.SJPETER WHITESaturday · 7:00 PM · Scullers Jazz Club · BostonPeter White, one of the most versatile acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape, brings his lyricism and energy to Scullers Jazz Club on Saturday night.TSStreet Stage @ Titus Sparrow ParkSaturday · 4:00 PM · Titus Sparrow Park · BostonStreet Stage at Titus Sparrow Park offers a free, community-focused performance on Saturday afternoon in partnership with local park organizations—a chance to catch live music outdoors.CPScenic Songs: A Hiking Concert with The NieldsSunday · 2:00 PM · Club Passim · CambridgeThe Nields offer a hiking concert experience at Club Passim on Sunday—a unique blend of live music and scenic engagement perfect for the early fall season.

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