It's gonna be May, Boston.

If you’re anything like us, you’re looking forward to the more outdoor events, afternoons at Fenway, and green landscapes this month. Read on for all the top events happening this month around Boston.

Sunday, May 1

Roberto Carlos | Sun., May 1 | 8 p.m. | Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Ave. | $56+ | Brazil's expert of romantic ballads brings his tour to Boston.
OMD Souvenir | Sun., May 1 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $25+ | 40 years of OMD’s greatest hits.
Taproom Yoga | Sun., May 1 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Night Shift Brewing, 87 Santilli Highway, Everett | $15 | Ticket includes a group yoga session and one beverage from the brewery — bring your own yoga mat.
Italian Dinner with Tiramisu | Sun., May 1-Sun., May 29 | Times vary | Selfup Venue, 19 Kingston St., #1 | $100 | Learn how to cook an Italian meal from scratch, complete with pasta and tiramisu.
Spring Beer Festival | Sun., May 1 | 12-5 p.m. | Time Out Market Boston, 401 Park Dr. | Free | Toast to spring with some of New England’s best breweries offering free tastings of their craft beer.
Paint Night | Sun., May 1 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Four Corners Media and Visual Art, 155A Washington St. | $30 | Sip + paint with master painter Roberson Joseph.
May Day in Charlestown | Sun., May 1 | 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Celebrate spring with a neighborhood cleanup, local shopping, good eats, and workout classes.
The Inheritance | Sun., May 1-Sat., June 11 | Times vary | SpeakEasy Stage, 527 Tremont St. | $25+ | The 2020 Tony Award Winner for best play performed live in Boston.

Monday, May 2-Sunday, May 8

Monday, May 2

Live at Brookline Booksmith: Charlie Jane Anders | Mon., May 2 | Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St. | Free | Join the author for a discussion of “Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak,” her second book in the Unstoppable series.
Sip Beer + Paint | Mon., May 2 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co., 411 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham | $38 | Bring a print out of any photo or painting to use as a reference while sipping on some liquid courage.
The Bay Strikes Back Tour | Mon., May 2 | 6:30 p.m. | House of Blues | $28+ | Featuring Testament, Exodus, and Death Angel.

Tuesday, May 3

Red Sox vs. Angels | Tues., May 3 | 7:10 p.m. | Fenway Park | $16+ | The Boston Red Sox face the Los Angeles Angels.
Honne | Tues., May 3 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $30+ | Featuring Beka, doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Illuminating Boston: LIGHT Boston’s Diamond Necklace Project | Tues., May 3 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Boston Society of Architecture, 290 Congress St., Floor 2 , Salt Gallery | Free | A plan for lighting the top 25 cultural + historic sites in Boston.
Zumba Outdoors | Tues., May 3 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | East Cambridge Savings Bank, 1310 Cambridge St., Cambridge | $10 | Join the party outside for this socially-distanced outdoor zumba class.
Beer Mug Painting | Tues., May 3 | 7-10 p.m. | Dorchester Brewing Company, 1250 Massachusetts Ave. | $20 | Create a beautiful work of art + fill it with your favorite Dorchester Brewing Beer — supplies included.
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Social | Tues., May 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Sam Adams Tap Room + Beer Garden, 30 Germania St. | Free | Meet your neighbors, city hall staffers, and SPARK Boston council members at the brewery.
Somerville Bike Kitchen: Open Shop | Wed., May 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Somerville Bike Kitchen, 339R Summer St., Somerville | $10 | Learn to fix your bike with help from Somerville Bike Kitchen staff.
Celtics vs. Bucks | Wed., May 3 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden | $123+ | The Boston Celtics take on the Milwaukee Bucks for game two of this playoffs series.

Wednesday, May 4

Red Sox vs. Angels | Wed., May 4 | 7:10 p.m. | Fenway Park | $11+ | The Boston Red Sox take on the Los Angeles Angels.
Boston’s Chocolate History | Wed., May 4 | 4-5:30 p.m. | 808 Commonwealth Ave., Room 124 | Free | A lecture, demonstration + tasting on Boston’s chocolate history.
Neighborhood Coffee Hours | Wed., May 4 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | East Boston Memorial Park, Porter + Orleans Streets, East Boston | Free | Speak directly with Mayor Wu + staff from City departments about open space and your neighborhood.
Aly & AJ | Wed., May 4 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $33+ | Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a Touch of the Beat tour.
Live with Brookline Booksmith: Casey McQuiston + Meredith Goldstein | Wed., May 4 | 6 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline | $25+ | Celebrate the release of “I Kissed Shara Wheeler” — ticket includes a general admission seat and copy of the book.
Candle Making Workshop + Wine | Wed., May 4 | 7-9:30 p.m. | House of Art and Craft, LLC, 525 Western Ave. | $60 | A fun candle making evening with all supplies included in the ticket.
Fenway’s Got Talent | Wed., May 4 | 7-9 p.m. | Time Out Market Boston, 401 Park Dr. | Free | Belt your heart out during Time Out Market Boston’s upcoming singing competition.
Bike Seaport Weekly Bike Check-Ups | Wed., May 4-Wed., May 25 | 7:30-11:30 a.m. | Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave. | Free | Complimentary bike check-ups every Wednesday with treats from local businesses — registration required.

Thursday, May 5

Elevation Nights | Thurs., May 5 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden | $28+ | Featuring Elevation Worship + Steven Furtick.
Red Sox vs. Angels | Thurs., May 5 | 1:35 p.m. | Fenway Park | $13+ | Enjoy an afternoon at Fenway to watch the Boston Red Sox face the Los Angeles Angels.
Quincy Multicultural Festival | Thurs., May 5 | 6-8 p.m. | Pageant Field, 1 Merrymount Parkway, Quincy | Free | Celebrate the different cultures in Quincy through food, culture, sports, music, performances, and costumes.
Pasta and Wine Pairing | Thurs., May 5 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Boston Winery, 26 Ericsson St. | $44 | Experience new flavors + wines to see what wines pair-well with different pasta dishes.
Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl | Thurs., May 5 | 5 p.m. | Multiple locations, Lansdowne St. | $13 | Enjoy exclusive drink specials + live DJ’s at Fenway’s bars.
Cinco de Mayo Brewery Sip + Paint Night | Thurs., May 5 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Lamplighter Brewing Co., 284 Broadway, Cambridge | $45 | A creative night filled with craft beer + colorful painting.
Cheese for All | Thurs., May 5 | 7 p.m. | Curds&co, 288 Washington St., Brookline | $55 | Make delicious pairings and learn about the world of cheese.
Wyoming Whiskey Dinner | Thurs., May 5 | 6:30 p.m. | The Smoke Shop, 8 Holyoke St., Cambridge | $100 | Each ticket includes dinner, a cocktail, a bourbon tasting and presentation, and tax + gratuity.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | Thurs., May 5 | 6 a.m.-11 p.m. | Hub Hall, 80 Causeway St. | Free | Try a specialty margarita flight at Now Pouring + take home swag and raffle prizes from Bribon Tequila.

Friday, May 6

Red Sox vs. White Sox | Fri., May 6 | 7:10 p.m. | Fenway Park | $22+ | The Boston Red Sox face the Chicago White Sox.
Neighborhood Coffee Hours | Fri., May 6 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | McLaughlin Playground, 239 Parker Hill Ave., Mission Hill | Free | Speak directly with Mayor Wu + staff from City departments about open space and your neighborhood.
Dave: We're All Alone In This Together Tour | Fri., May 6 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $25+ | Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the show.
Kentucky Derby Party | Fri., May 6 | 9 p.m. | Irish Social Club of Boston, 119 Park St., West Roxbury | $25 | Get your shoes, hat, bowties, dresses + slacks ready to win cash prices for the best outfits.
Public Art and Architecture Tour | Fri., May 6 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | MIT List Visual Arts Center, 20 Ames St., Wiesner Building, Cambridge | Free | A public art tour showcasing art + architecture highlights across MIT campus for Boston Design Week.
Jenna Markard and Band | Fri., May 6 | 7-11 p.m. | Boston Harbor Distillery, 12R Ericsson St. | $25 | Enjoy a night of listening to originals and covers spanning from the 60's to the 90's.
Bruins vs. Hurricanes | Fri., May 6 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden | $145+ | The Boston Bruins take on the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Saturday, May 7

Red Sox vs. White Sox | Sat., May 7 | 4:10 p.m. | Fenway Park | $43+ | The first 7,500 fans will take home a Rafael Devers Player Designed Hat.
Cooking Class: Mother's Day Macarons | Sat., May 7 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Ave. | $75 | Learn to make classic French Macarons, including key lime with coconut, and cherry with white chocolate ganache.
Discover Mount Auburn Walking Tour | Sat., May 7 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt Auburn St., Cambridge | $10 | An introductory walk in America's first garden cemetery.
Celtic Illusion | Sat., May 7 | 8 p.m. | Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St. | $33+ | Experience a stellar cast of champion and internationally acclaimed dancers.
World Labyrinth Day | Sat., May 7 | 1 p.m. | Armenian Heritage Park, Rose Kennedy Greenway | Free | Celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the park with refreshments + speakers.
Mother’s Day Market | Sat., May 7 | 2-7 p.m. | Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company, 81 Morton St., Framingham | Free | Shop for handmade candles, jewelry, artwork + personal care products while enjoying a beer from the brewery.
We Wait For Your Return: A Love Letter to Armenia | Sat., May 7 | 8 p.m. | Blackman Auditorium, Northeastern University, 342 Huntington Ave. | $25+ | An evening of photography, storytelling + music through the lens of Winslow Martin.
MakersFest | Sat., May 7 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | More Than Words, 242 East Berkeley St. | Shop 9 local vendors selling artisan-made products.
Kentucky Derby Watch Party | Sat., May 7 | 4-7:30 p.m. | High Street Place, 100 High St. | $25+ | Enjoy the derby with 28-ft. screen, special derby menus, a best dressed competition, giveaways + prizes.
A Midsummer Night's Dream | Sat., May 7-Sat., May 14 | 2-7 p.m. | Strand Theatre, 543 Columbia Rd. | $12+ | Enjoy Shakespeare’s fanciful and enchanting comedy live on stage.
Cleaner Greener Quincy | Sat., May 7 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Billings Creek Salt Marsh Trail, Airport Rd. and Saratoga St., Quincy | Free | To bike there, meet up at Hancock Adams Common at Quincy City Hall for an 8:45 a.m. departure.
Horse Thieves Tavern Kentucky Derby Party | Sat., May 7 | 11:30 a.m. | Horse Thieves Tavern, 585 High St., Dedham | Free entry | Study the Derby racecard and come dressed to impress, every drink purchased will enter you into a Derby raffle.
Coolidge After Midnight: Bones | Sat., May 7 | 11:59 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline | $15.50 | Snoop Dogg stars as Jimmy Bones, who comes back from the dead to get his revenge on the corrupt cop who took his life.
Food Truck Festival | Sat., May 7 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Rowes Wharf Plaza | Prices vary | Snack local and enjoy food from 12 different participating food trucks with a variety of cuisines.
Kentucky Derby Party at Time Out Market Boston | Sat., May 7 | 3-6 p.m. | Time Out Market Boston, 401 Park Dr. | Free | Come in your swankiest attire to watch the race, drink mint juleps, and participate in a mock horse race raffle benefiting the Greg Hill Foundation.
Songs to Scenes featuring Yoni Gordon | Sat., May 7 | 8-9:15 p.m. | The Rozzie Square Theater, 5 Basile St., Roslindale | Free | An eclectic and hilarious mix of improv comedy and live music.
Wake Up the Earth Festival | Sat., May 7 | 12-6 p.m. | Various locations | Free | The Jamaica Plain and Roxbury tradition is back with a parade, a May Day mural + more celebrations of the neighborhoods’ diversity.

Sunday, May 8

Red Sox vs. White Sox | Sun., May 8 | Time TBD | Fenway Park | $28+ | All kids are invited to run the bases after the Boston Red Sox take on the Chicago White Sox.
Lilac Sunday | Sun., May 8 | Open sunrise to sunset | Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, 125 Arborway | Free | Don’t miss the 112th event of the Jamaica Plain tradition on Mother’s Day + enjoy the collection of nearly 400 lilacs.
Duckling Day | Sun., May 8 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Boston Common + Public Garden | $35+ | The 30+ year tradition celebrates the children’s classic book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, with hundreds of children parading through the Common dressed like characters from the story.
Jacob Collier | Sun., May 8 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $30+ | Rescheduled from May 2020, finally see the Djesse World Tour.
Trey Anastasio Band | Sun., May 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Roadrunner, 89 Guest St. | $59+ | Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to watch the Phish guitarist + vocalist perform.
Taproom Yoga | Sun., May 8 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Night Shift Brewing, 87 Santilli Highway, Everett | $15 | Ticket includes a group yoga session and one beverage from the brewery — bring your own yoga mat.
Drag Me To Brunch | Sun., May 8 | 2-4 p.m. | Carrie Nation Cocktail Club, 11 Beacon St. | $25 | Enjoy an elaborate buffet brunch spread before the interactive drag show.
Harpoon x B/Spoke: Flowers + Fitness | Sun., May 8 | 11 a.m. | Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave. | Free | Work up a sweat this Mother’s Day, and enjoy brews, pretzels + bouquet making at the brewery.
Bruins vs. Hurricanes | Sun., May 8 | 12:30 p.m. | TD Garden | $140+ | The Boston Bruins face the Carolina Hurricanes for game two of their playoff series.
A Family Revealed: From Slavery to Hope | Sun., May 8 | 2 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline | Free | Presented by the Town of Brookline MLK Celebration Committee, engage in music and conversation.

Monday, May 9-Sunday, May 15

Monday, May 9

John Mayer: Sob Rock Tour | Mon., May 9 + Tues., May 10 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden | $50+ | Rock out and sob a little at his rescheduled tour dates in Boston.
Neighborhood Coffee Hours | Mon., May 9 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Doherty Playground, 349 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown | Free | Speak directly with Mayor Wu + staff from City departments about open spaces and your neighborhood.
Hot Chip | Mon., May 9 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $30+ | Featuring La Priest and Friedberg.
Cambridge Job Fair | Mon., May 9 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Attend this MilitaryX virtual job fair to connect with veteran-friendly employers.
How to Buy a Used Bicycle Workshop | Mon., May 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Cambridge Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge | Free | Learn how to evaluate bicycle condition, style, and features that fits your needs.
Peaches Guaranteed | Mon., May 9 | 5:30 p.m. | 85 Northern Ave. | Free | This Seaport Sweat class is a fast-paced 45-minute circuit style workout. 💪

Tuesday, May 10

Pup Returns | Tues., May 10 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $28+ | Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the rock concert featuring Sheer Mag and Pinkshift.
Zumba Outdoors | Tues., May 10 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | East Cambridge Savings Bank, 1310 Cambridge St. | $10 | Join the party outside for this socially distanced outdoor zumba class.
Don Winslow | Tues., May 10 | 6 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline | $10+ | Register for this event to celebrate the release of “City on Fire” with Don Winslow.
Boundaries, Burnout, and Business Brunch | Tues., May 10 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel, 28 Patriot Pl., Foxborough | $35+ | Join the Women’s Business League for a brunch focusing on improving your mental wellness and setting boundaries.

Wednesday, May 11

After 5 Social: Patio Party | Wed., May 11 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Boston Tea Party Ships + Museum, 306 Congress St. | $20 | Ticket includes one drink + exclusive access to the museum’s outdoor space.
Oh Wonder | Wed., May 11 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $30+ | Featuring Winona Oak, doors open at 7 p.m. for their 22/22 tour.
Interpol | Wed., May 11 | 8 p.m. | Roadrunner, 89 Guest St. | $49+ | A portion of ticket proceeds will go to The Shout Syndicate, a local fundraising effort for youth-led arts programs.
MassRobotics Career Fair | Wed., May 11 | 3-6 p.m. | Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St. | Free | Look for employment in the fields of robotics and AI + machine learning.
Jamaica Plain Bike Ride | Wed., May 11 | 1-2 p.m. | Ferris Wheels Bike Shop 66 South St., Jamaica Plain | Free | 10-12 miles of easy pedaling through JP and exploring new spots.
Celtics vs. Bucks | Wed., May 11 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden | $180+ | The Boston Celtics take on the Milwaukee Bucks for Game Five.
Riverdance | Wed., May 11-Sun., May 15 | Times vary | Boch Center Wang Theatre | $35+ | Kick your feet up and watch the 25th anniversary tour in-person.

Thursday, May 12

Beach Bunny | Thurs., May 12 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $25+ | Featuring Wednesday and Ky Voss.
Speed Dating | Thurs., May 12 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Hennessey's Upstairs, 25 Union St. | $25 | Enjoy a happy hour and several five minute dates with new faces — ages 28-39.
Film Trivia Night Fundraiser | Thurs., May 12 | 7 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline | $250+ | An evening of dinner, drinks, silent auction, and film trivia to benefit the nonprofit Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation.
Candle Making Workshop + Wine | Thurs., May 12 | 6:30-9 p.m. | House of Art and Craft, LLC, 525 Western Ave. | $60 | A fun candle making evening with all supplies included in the ticket.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Thurs., May 12 | 6-8:30 p.m. | One Guest St., Brighton + Virtual | Free | The WGBH event will focus on local and regional Asian American and Pacific Islander ”affinity neighborhoods,” including Chinatown + Little Saigon in Dorchester.
Bruins vs. Hurricanes | Thurs., May 12 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden | $155 | The Boston Bruins face the Carolina Hurricanes for the third home game in the playoff series.

Friday, May 13

Deftones | Fri., May 13 | 7 p.m.| Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Ave. | $96+ | Featuring Gojira and Poppy, come watch this Grammy Award-winning alternative rock band.
Neighborhood Coffee Hours | Fri., May 13 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Mozart Street Playground, 10 Mozart St., Jamaica Plain | Free | Speak directly with Mayor Wu + staff from City departments about open space and your neighborhood.
Copley Square Farmers Market | Fri., May 13-Tues., Nov. 22 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Copley Square | Free | Open rain or shine on Tuesdays + Fridays, Boston’s biggest farmers market has more than three dozen local food producers and accepts EBT cards.
The Menzingers | Fri., May 13 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $29+ | Doors open at 7 p.m. for this show featuring Oso Oso + Sincere Engineer.
Friday the 13th in the Rocky Woods | Fri., May 13 | 8 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline | $35 | A terrifying Friday the 13th double feature for horror movie lovers.
Argentine Tango Milonga | Fri., May 13 | 7 p.m. | Lighthouse Artspace Boston, 130 Columbus Ave. | $39+ | Watch the Argentine Tango Milonga performance + purchase an add on for entrance to the Immersive Klimt exhibition.
Barely Dead | Fri., May 13 | 8-11:30 p.m. | Aeronaut Cannery & Taproom, 199 Ashland St., Everett | $15 | Listen to live music from a band with roots in the New England jam and festival scene.
Boston Women’s Market at High Street Place | Fri., May 13 | 4-7 p.m. | 100 High St. | Free | Grab your leading ladies and a cocktail to shop local woman-founded businesses like Petrova Chocolates, Munroe's Boutique + Made by Jess.

Saturday, May 14

Ricardo Arjona | Sat., May 14 | 8 p.m. | Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Ave. | $67+ | Ricardo Arjona performs his BLANCO Y NEGRO album that brings to life two of the best albums of his career.
Power Beer Fest 2022 | Sat., May 14 | 1 p.m. + 6 p.m. | Cyclorama, 539 Tremont St. | $10+ | The fundraiser and beer tasting will feature 40 local breweries — proceeds go to the Mass Brewers Guild.
Jessie James Decker | Sat., May 14 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $35+ | Doors open at 7 p.m. for the Woman I've Become Tour.
Boston Hot Sauce Festival | Sat., May 14 | 12-4 p.m. | 11 Sanborn Ct., Somerville | $10 | Experience the first ever hot sauce festival and visit some of the best artisan hot sauce makers in the Northeast.
Homemade Ravioli + Tortellini | Sat., May 14 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Ave. | $75 | Learn to make classic cheese-filled ravioli with marinara and tortellini in a brown butter sage sauce.
Mosab Abu Toha with Naomi Shihab Nye | Sat., May 14 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Poet Mosab Abu Toha discusses and celebrates the release of “Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear” with Brookline Booksmith.
Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival | Sat., May 14 | 12-4 p.m. | The Playstead at Franklin Park | Free | Make your own kite, enjoy several food trucks + get bike maintenance at the REI mobile pop-up shop.
PorchFest Somerville 2022 | Sat., May 14 | 12-6 p.m. | Somerville, various location | Free | Explore the porch performances west of Willow beginning at 12 p.m. and head east throughout the day.

Sunday, May 15

Banda MS | Sun., May 15 | 7 p.m. | Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Ave. | $49+ | Come watch this top Regional Mexican musical group.
The Offspring | Sun., May 15 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $55+ | Let the bad times roll on the tour with special guest Radkey.
Taproom Yoga | Sun., May 15 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Night Shift Brewing, 87 Santilli Highway, Everett | $15 | Ticket includes a group yoga session and one beverage from the brewery — bring your own yoga mat.
Trillium Spring 5K | Sun., May 15 | 9 a.m. | 100 Royall St., Canton | $65 | Registration includes a Trillium branded glass, running hat, medal + one pour at the post race party.
Polish Fest | Sun., May 15 | 12-6 p.m. | Polish American Citizens Club | Free | Stop by the family friendly event for perogies, polka, and all things Polish culture.
Brighton Bazaar | Sun., May 15 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Brighton Lodge of Elks, 326 Washington St., Brighton | Free | Shop 50 local vendors and enjoy live music at the indoor + outdoor market.
Harvard Square MayFair | Sun., May 15 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | The 37th annual celebration of Spring will present four stages of live music featuring an eclectic array of genres.

Monday, May 16-Sunday, May 22

Monday, May 16

Red Sox vs. Astros | Mon., May 16 | 7:10 p.m. | Fenway Park | $14+ | The Boston Red Sox face the Houston Astros — 7,500 lucky fans will bring home a Red Sox headband.
Central Square Farmers Market | Mon., May 16-Mon., Nov. 21 | 12-6 p.m. | 76 Bishop Allen Dr., Cambridge | Free | With support from the Central Square Business Improvement District, Mass Farmers Markets hosts this market on Mondays along the entire block of Norfolk St., right near H-Mart and Graffiti Alley.
An Evening with Author Jennifer Weiner | Mon., May 16 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St. | $55 | Ticket includes a hardcover copy of “The Summer Place,” a gift bag, raffles, and sweets.
Support Brain Cancer Research | Mon., May 16 | 6-9 p.m. | Barcelona Wine Bar, 1700 Beacon St., Brookline | $125 | Enjoy food and drinks to support the Hsu Family Fund with the National Brain Tumor Society — ticket includes charcuterie, tapas, paella + drinks.
West Branch Bike Night | Mon., May 16 | 4-7 p.m. | Somerville West Branch Library, 40 College Ave. | Free | Celebrate National Bike Month with free bike checks and tuneups, a bike donation drive + meeting fellow cyclists.

Tuesday, May 17

Red Sox vs. Astros | Tues., May 17 | 7:10 p.m. | Fenway Park | $21+ | The Boston Red Sox take on the Houston Astros.
James Arthur | Tues., May 17 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $35+ | Featuring Nina Nesbitt, doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Zumba Outdoors | Tues., May 17 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | East Cambridge Savings Bank, 1310 Cambridge St., Cambridge | $10 | Join the party outside for this socially-distanced outdoor zumba class.
Bonsai Bar | Tues., May 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co., 411 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham | $75 | Learn about the art of bonsai and prune, pot + design your own tree.
Sculpt That sASS | Tues., May 17 | 5:30 p.m. | 85 Northern Ave. | Free | Break a sweat every Tuesday with this class taught by Alanna Perry, former NFL Cheerleader + owner of Barre Groove.

Wednesday, May 18

The Who | Wed., May 18 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden | $51+ | Join the legendary rock band for the “THE WHO HITS BACK!” tour.
Red Sox vs. Astros | Wed., May 18 | 6:10 p.m. | Fenway Park | $29+ | The Boston Red Sox face the Houston Astros.
Neighborhood Coffee Hours | Wed., May 18 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Ramler Park, 130 Peterborough St., Fenway | Free | Speak directly with Mayor Wu + staff from City departments about open space and your neighborhood.
Davis Square Farmers Market | Wed., May 18-Wed., Nov. 23 | 12-6 p.m. | Day St. + Herbert St., Somerville | Free | Visit on Wednesdays in the municipal parking lot next to Davis Square Plaza + shop a variety of vendors.
The Dead South | Wed., May 18 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $28+ | Doors open at 7 p.m.
Inspired Art | Wed., May 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Putnam Investments, 100 Federal St. | $75+ | A cocktail style fundraiser featuring artwork that has been inspired by Boston Scores’ poet-athletes.
Bone Up Beer Dinner | Wed., May 18 | 7-9 p.m. | State Park, One Kendall Sq., Cambridge | $85 | Book a spot on Resy for this four-course dinner (with pairings) in the private dining room.
Black Boston for Haiti | Wed., May 18 | 6-10 p.m. | ICON, 100 Warrenton St. | $20 | Join Haitian influencers, business leaders, organizers + community members on Haitian Flag Day for a fundraiser to support Partners in Health.

Thursday, May 19

Red Sox vs. Mariners | Thurs., May 19 | 7:10 p.m. | Fenway Park | $13+ | The Boston Red Sox take on the Seattle Mariners.
Joe Jackson | Thurs., May 19 | 8 p.m. | Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St. | $35+ | Joe Jackson’s new tour featuring the band from his last tour.
Haymakers For Hope | Thurs., May 19 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $85+ | Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for this 21+ concert.
Cheese Plate Personality | Thurs., May 19 | 7 p.m. | Curds&co, 288 Washington St., Brookline | $55 | A night of munching on cheeses and pairing wines.
David Bowie Tribute Night | Thurs., May 19 | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Bill’s Bar, 5 Lansdowne St. | Free | The Young Americans will perform the Ziggy Stardust artist’s most beloved songs.
Pancakes & Booze Art Show | Thurs., May 19 | 7 p.m. | MIXX 360 Nightlife, 665 Broadway, Malden | $15 | Grab free, all-you-can-eat pancakes and enjoy the work of 100+ local artists.

Friday, May 20

Red Sox vs. Mariners | Fri., May 20 | 7:10 | Fenway Park | $29+ | The Boston Red Sox face the Seattle Mariners.
Neighborhood Coffee Hours | Fri., May 20 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Billings Field, 369 LaGrange St., West Roxbury | Free | Speak directly with Mayor Wu + staff from City departments about open space and your neighborhood.
Ryan Adams | Fri., May 20 | 8 p.m. | Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St. | $45 | A solo concert with the seven-time Grammy-nominated artist.
Michael Brun | Fri., May 20 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $31+ | $1 per ticket goes towards Friends of Maténwa to empower the Maténwa community.
Boston's National Bike to Work Day Festival | Fri., May 20 | 7-9 a.m. | 10 Summer St. | Free | Register to enjoy coffee and get a 2022 Bike to Work Day T-shirt.
Coolidge After Midnight: Robocop | Fri., May 20 | 11:59 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline | $15.50 | Enjoy this iconic film about a cyborg police officer.
HarpoonFest | Fri., May 20-Sat., May 21 | 6-11 p.m. | Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave. | $30+ | Celebrate the local Boston music scene with live music, food trucks + Harpoon beer.
South End Wellness Collaborative Opening Weekend | Fri., May 20-Sun., May 22 | Times vary | 505 Tremont St. | Free | Register for a weekend of free yoga and smoothies to celebrate the grand opening of Down Under Yoga and Life Alive Cafe’s latest collaboration.
Aeronaut Allston Launch Party | Fri., May 20 | 5-10:30 p.m. | 267 Western Ave., Allston | Free | The pop-up beer garden is back for the season with musical guest Lee Ross performing at 6 p.m.
After Work Girls Mixer | Fri., May 20 | 6-10 p.m. | Wild Rover, 61-63 Chatham St. | Free | Create new friendships + enjoy karaoke all night.
The Comedy Studio | Fri., May 20 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Vera’s, 70 Union Sq., Somerville | $20 | Doors open at 7:30 for this live standup hosted by Rick Jenkins.

Saturday, May 21

Red Sox vs. Mariners | Sat., May 21 | 4:10 p.m. | Fenway Park | $45+ | Take us out to the ballgame for some Saturday ball as the Boston Red Sox face the Seattle Mariners.
Dean Lewis | Sat., May 21 | 8 p.m. | Roadrunner, 89 Guest St. | $30+ | We’re going to “Be Alright” because Dean Lewis is performing in Boston.
Yoga in the Beer Garden | Sat., May 21 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Remnant Brewing Company, 2 Bow Market Way, Somerville | $10 | Bring your own mat and get your yoga flow on during this outdoor class.
PickleFest | Sat., May 21 | 3-9 p.m. | Lamplighter Brewing Co., 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Price of purchase | Order from a specialized menu for pickle lovers brought to you by Brato Brewhouse & Kitchen.
Free Ferry Day | Sat., May 21 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Long Wharf | Free | Tickets are first come, first serve at the Long Wharf North Boston Harbor City Cruises Ferry Center.
Biggie Brunch | Sat., May 21 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Liberty Tavern, 1647 Hancock St., Quincy | Price of purchase | Celebrate the Notorious BIG’s biggie birthday with a S’More Money S’More Problems drink + a “Big Poppa” burger, and other fun menu items.
Open Skate | Sat., May 21 | 8-11 p.m. | Chez-Vous Roller Skating Rink, 11 Rhoades St., Dorchester | $15 | All ages are welcome + skate rentals are included in the price of admission.
Kick It By Eliza | Sat., May 21 | 10 a.m. | Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave. | Free | Take this music-driven, kickboxing-inspired fitness class in a fun, upbeat environment.

Sunday, May 22

Red Sox vs. Mariners | Sun., May 22 | 1:35 p.m. | Fenway Park | $37+ | All kids are invited to run the bases after the Boston Red Sox face the Seattle Mariners.
Guster | Sun., May 22 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $45+ | Featuring Ben Kweller.
Simone E Simaria | Sun., May 22 | 8:30 p.m. | Roadrunner, 89 Guest St. | $103+ | Doors open at 8:30 p.m. for this 18+ show.
Taproom Yoga | Sun., May 22 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Night Shift Brewing, 87 Santilli Highway, Everett | $15 | Ticket includes a group yoga session and one beverage from the brewery — bring your own yoga mat.
Inman Eats & Crafts | Sun., May 22 | 12-4 p.m. | Cambridge St., Inman Square, Cambridge | $20 | Celebrate the neighborhood’s eateries and makers + purchase “Inman Bucks” to try samples from participating restaurant vendors.
Boston Artists for Ukraine | Sun., May 22 | 4-7 p.m. | Yamawaki Art & Cultural Center, 47 Myrtle Ave., Newton | Free | Support this fundraising exhibition and check out the work of 33 local artists.
Cyclopolitan Mural Ride | Sun., May 22 | 10:30 a.m. | East Somerville | Free | A bike tour of the beautiful art murals through East Somerville — starting point will be provided after registering.

Monday, May 23-Sunday, May 29

Monday, May 23

Ren Hutchings with Karen Osborne | Mon., May 23 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Celebrate the release of “Under Fortunate Stars” with author Ren Hutchings, in conversation with Karen Osborne.
Wine Tasting for the Complete Novice | Mon., May 23 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Bonde Fine Wine Shop, 54 Church St., Cambridge | $79 | Learn about the four major wine styles while enjoying bread, olives, cheese + antipasto.

Tuesday, May 24

Royal Blood | Tues., May 24 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $33+ | Featuring Cleopatrick — doors open at 7 p.m.
Rachel Barenbaum: Atomic Anna | Tues., May 24 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Congregation Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard St., Brookline | Free | A conversation with the author, followed by a book signing.
Incomparable Grace: JFK in the Presidency | Tues., May 24 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Mark Updegrove, president and CEO of the Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation + presidential historian for ABC News, discusses his new book.
Outdoor Fitness Series: Pure Barre | Tues., May 24 | 5:45-6:45 p.m. | 130 Arsenal Yards Blvd., Watertown | Free | Reservations are required for the free total body workout — donations to the Watertown Food Pantry are encouraged.
The Moth StorySLAM: Water | Tues., May 24 | 7:30 p.m. | The Center for Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville | $15 | The storytelling competition is open to anyone with a five-minute story to share on the theme of water.

Wednesday, May 25

Neighborhood Coffee Hours | Wed., May 25 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Arlington Street entrance, 15 Commonwealth Ave. | Free | Speak directly with Mayor Wu + staff from City departments about open space and your neighborhood.
Candle Making Workshop + Wine | Wed., May 25 | 7-9:30 p.m. | House of Art and Craft, LLC, 525 Western Ave. | $60 | A fun candle making evening with all supplies included in the ticket.
Blooms and Brews | Wed., May 25 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Night Shift Brewing, 87 Santilli Hwy., Everett | $50 | Tony’s Tulips hosts a floral arrangement class at the brewery — all supplies included.
Networking Night for Boston’s Young Professionals | Wed., May 25 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Palm, 1 International Pl. | $25+ | Meet other local professionals to collaborate, exchange ideas, learn about job openings + build your network.
Drag Night at AERONAUT Somerville | Wed., May 25 | 8-10 p.m. | Aeronaut Brewing Company, 12 Tyler St., Somerville | $10 | Local Queens Coleslaw and Severity Stone + Drag King Travis Tí return.

Thursday, May 26

Seaport Sweat: Zumba | Thurs., May 26 | 5:30 p.m. | Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave. | Free | A free outdoor workout mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for a dance fitness party.
Job & Resource Fair | Thurs., May 26 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | 530 Mystic Ave., Somerville | Free | Employers include Encore Boston Harbor, the City of Somerville, Harvard University + Union Square Donuts.
Get Spritzy! Cheese + Cocktails Tasting | Thurs., May 26 | 7-8 p.m. | curds&co, 288 Washington St., Brookline | $60 | Celebrate spring with some spritzy cocktails and cheeses.
Sofi Tukker | Thurs., May 26 | 8 p.m. | Roadrunner, 89 Guest St. | $34+ | Doors open at 7 p.m. — $1 per ticket goes towards the PLUS1 Mental Health Access Fund.
Sam Sessions Mini Music Fest | Thurs., May 26 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St. | Free | Catch performances from five local artists and enter a raffle for Boston Calling tickets.
Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland | Thurs., May 26 | 7 p.m. | Somerville Theater, 55 Davis Sq. | $10+ | Register for the live author talk with Eliza Reid on her new book Secrets of the Sprakkar.

Friday, May 27

Red Sox vs. Orioles | Fri., May 27 | 7:10 p.m. | Fenway Park | $39+ | The Boston Red Sox face the Baltimore Orioles.
Neighborhood Coffee Hours | Fri., May 27 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Garvey Playground, 995 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester | Free | Speak directly with Mayor Wu + staff from City departments about open space and your neighborhood.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony | Fri., May 27 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $35+ | Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Jamaica Plain Pancake Breakfast | Fri., May 27 | 7-9 a.m. | Ferris Wheels Bike Shop, 66 South St., Jamaica Plain | Free | Stop by for pancakes, juice, and friendly chat with fellow cyclists.
Entropy Fest | Fri., May 27 | 8 p.m. | Boston Center for the Arts, 530 Tremont St. | $10+ | The showcase of live artists from around the Greater Boston area + fundraiser for Entropy Theatre runs through Sunday.

Saturday, May 28

Red Sox vs. Orioles | Sat., May 28 | 6:10 p.m. | Fenway Park | $44+ | The Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles.
Yoga in the Beer Garden | Sat., May 28 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Remnant Brewing Company, 2 Bow Market Way, Somerville | $10 | Bring your own mat and get your yoga flow on during this outdoor class.
Boston Open Market Opening Day | Sat., May 28 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 560 Boylston St. | Free | The Copley Square’s Open Market returns with 85 local artists, designers, makers, and vintage dealers.

Sunday, May 29

Red Sox vs. Orioles | Sun., May 29 | 1:35 p.m. | Fenway Park | $41+ | The Boston Red Sox face the Baltimore Orioles.
The Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour | Sun., May 29 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $35+ | Doors open at 7 p.m.
Taproom Yoga | Sun., May 29 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Night Shift Brewing, 87 Santilli Highway, Everett | $15 | Ticket includes a group yoga session and one beverage from the brewery — bring your own yoga mat.
Poetry Open Mic Night | Sun., May 29 | 7 p.m. | Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St. | Free | 826 Boston teams up with the bookstore for a night of poetry, featuring the Youth Literary Advisory Board.

Monday, May 30-Tuesday, May 31

Monday, May 30

Red Sox vs. Orioles | Mon., May 30 | 7:10 p.m. | Fenway Park | $24+ | The Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles.
Frank Hatch Day | Mon., May 30 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way | Free | Reserve tickets for a day of art-making, music, and gallery games.
Memorial Day Open House | Mon., May 30 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Museum of Fine Arts | Free | Free admission for Massachusetts residents on a first come, first served basis.
Pier Pressure White Party Cruise | Mon., May 30 | 10:15 p.m. | Spirit of Boston Yacht, 200 Seaport Blvd | $39+ | Spend Memorial Day dancing on a yacht.
ICA Free Admission | Mon., May 30 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Institute of Contemporary Art | Free | Enjoy free admission into the ICA on Memorial Day — tickets are available online 24 hours before.

Tuesday, May 31

Red Sox vs. Reds | Tues., May 31 | 7:10 p.m. | Fenway Park | $22+ | The Boston Red Sox face the Cincinnati Reds.
Comedy Night | Tues., May 31 | 7:30 p.m. | The Bell in Hand Tavern, 45 Union St. | Free | Reserve your seats online — doors open at 6:30 p.m.
AAPI Heritage Month Storytime | Tues., May 31 | 11-11:30 a.m. | 43 Church St., Dedham | Free | Join the Dedham Public Library to celebrate the voices, lives, and stories of the global AAPI community through books and crafts.