How do you stay abreast of local free events in the Boston zone?

Submitted by animalcule t3_11aznpd in boston

A lot of stuff is always going on in Boston, and that includes a lot of free events and activities. However, I have found that these are often not publicized in a way that could be easily looked up. I will often google "Boston events this weekend" and get SOME results, but often they're things like nightclub events or tours that are available year round. I will occasionally have good luck checking library or museum websites, and I have had some success with Facebook event pages. I don't work downtown, however, and don't usually take public transit, so I don't get as much exposure to actual flyers and signs for local events in my day to day life. Are there any good resources for finding these events in Boston? How do you find out about fun niche events in Boston?

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emaki t1_j9v67xv wrote

The Boston Calendar does weekly lists. You can sometimes find good ideas in Boston Magazine, too.

This town has sorely needed an arts and entertainment-focused publication since the Boston Phoenix folded (a decade ago now). That was the go-to place for listings (and also thoughtful reviews) for many years. May it RIP along with the Improper Bostonian and the Weekly Dig.

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jeufie t1_j9v3gp2 wrote

The Boston Calendar

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batdesk t1_j9vt08c wrote

I’ve found that some of the parents-focused sites often have great coverage of local festivals in the greater Boston area, in addition to some of the Boston-focused sites that other people have mentioned. An example is https://northshorekid.com

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animalcule OP t1_j9x2rek wrote

Yes! I follow the "north shore moms" IG page and they have a good weekly list, although a lot of it is specifically for kids and very north shore focused

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Your post appears to be one of a number of commonly asked questions about the port city of Boston. Anyway, Royale is fine if you're just trying to get drunk and dance and hookup. The Grand is more of the same as Royale but more expensive and a stricter dress code. Bijou is fine if you're into house music, the last few times I've been to Bijou the crowd was mostly freshly 21 people. Legacy is under Royale and a pretty great queer club if that's you're thing. Good Life, Phoenix Landing, Middlesex, and The Lower Level are all great for underground shows if that's your thing. The vibes at those 4 places are all pretty good. Good Life is my favorite and they open back up this weekend. If you're just looking to get trashed and don't care what you dance to or who you dance around, any of the bars around Haymarket/Faneuil Hall will do. Ned Devine's, Hennessey's, Hong Kong ($1 chicken sticks!), Sissy K's, Coogan's. I think there's a few more I'm missing but those are the big ones. Also, I can't believe I forgot this, but if you're into top 40 or hip hop, Venu, Cure, Icon, and Hava are places to go if you're looking for something a little nicer/fancier/more upscale than what the Faneuil Hall/Haymarket bars and clubs offer. I also forgot about Memoire because it's in the casino but frankly I don't really know anyone who goes to Memoire regularly. It's more of the same stuff they play at the Grand and Royale. Now I think I've named them all. Also, please check the sidebar for visitor information.

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