Things to do in Boston this week of April 3 | Image credit: Paellafest
Our picks for fun things to do in Boston this week (April 3 – 9, 2022) include Paellafest Boston, Trevor Noah: Off the Record, Brighton Bazaar Night Market, and more!
There are always a lot of events and activities going on in Boston. There are fun things to do in Boston for adults, events for kids and families, and more! And if at any time you find yourself asking the question – What are Things to do in Boston today, then remember to check out our weekly round-up of events.
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Remember to check out our recently published articles on Bark In The Park With Harvard Athletics, Easter Egg Hunt Boston, and Easter Brunch Boston!
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Things to do in Boston this week of April 3, 2023 – Monday
Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing
Watch a Shakespeare retelling as you’ve never seen before!
When the sinister Don John and his troupe of bachelor soldiers arrive in Messina, Sicily, love fills the air as new loves are ignited and old flames are revisited. Featuring Shakespeare’s most reluctant pair of lovers, villainous bastards, faked deaths, mistaken identities, masque balls, sword fights, and lots of booze, this is a show you won’t want to miss.
The best part is that a genuinely drunken professional actor will be chosen at random every night so you really won’t know where the play will go.
When: Monday, April 3, 2023, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Located At: The Rockwell, 255 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
How Much: $30
Things to do in Boston this week of April 3, 2023 – Tuesday
Maggie Lindemann Live
Since her 2015 debut, Maggie Lindemann has emerged as one of pop’s most subversive forces. With her uncompromising approach, she’s gained millions of fans and has driven her breakout “Pretty Girl” to platinum status. Get to see her perform live from her latest album at The Sinclair this Tuesday.
When: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 8 p.m.
Where: The Sinclair, 52 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138
How Much: $20
Things to do in Boston this week of April 3, 2023 – Wednesday
Berklee Popular Music Institute 21st Annual Showcase
Enjoy an amazing night of great music with some talented artists at the Berklee Popular Music Institute’s annual showcase of artists. These artists are chosen by students in the BPMI program to represent the school in the upcoming major music festivals this summer like The Governors Ball, Lollapalooza, and more.
Artists you should look out for include Tyler Christian, Vivi Rincon, CLIFFORD, JVK, Awfbeat, Kieran Rhodes, Vivienne Artur, and special guests.
When: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 6 p.m.
Where: Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134
How Much: $10 with a valid ID required
Trevor Noah: Off the Record
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Trevor Noah is the most successful comedian in Africa. His most popular stint is his role as the host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program The Daily Show on Comedy Central. Now, he’s taking his comedic talent on the road and he’s headed to Boston. Catch him live and get ready for a night of pure amusement and laughter.
When: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
How Much: Starts at $57
Games Day at 3rd Space
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Enjoy an afternoon of free fun and games at 3rd Space! There will be plenty of interactive games including Connect Four, Jenga, a putting green, and so much more. Call your friends or play with strangers. Complimentary water and dessert will be available.
When: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: 3rd Space, 12 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110
How Much: Free
Things to do in Boston this week of April 3, 2023 – Thursday
Paellafest Boston
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If you love paella, this is just the event for you! Boston’s Paellafest is the best Spanish food festival with a professional paella competition you’ll find in New England. Here, there will be around 15 professional chefs vying for the title of having the best paella, a huge variety of other Spanish dishes, unique Spanish beers, flamenco dancing, sangria, games, Spanish food basket raffles, live entertainment, great Spanish food vendors, live music, and so much more.
When: Thursday, April 6, 2023, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Suffolk Downs, 525 William F McClellan Hwy, Boston, MA 02128
How Much: $20 – $60
Brighton Bazaar Night Market
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Shop, enjoy great food, or discover unique items that might be perfect gifts for your loved ones or yourself at the Brighton Bazaar Night Market! There will be 35 – 75 local businesses showcasing their art, vinyl, vintage items, and more so you’ll have plenty to choose from.
When: Thursday, April 6, 2023, 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
How Much: Free
Get The Lowest Price On The Very Popular Boston Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
Explore the best that Boston has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. See Boston’s top attractions—like the USS ‘Constitution’ and the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, to name a few—on the loop. Enjoy discounted admission to attractions like the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum with the purchase of your tour.
Board one of the orange-and-green trolleys at any of the stops and enjoy the view with live commentary from an expert guide who knows the city inside and out. Learn about the history and happenings of Boston, a city known as the Cradle of Liberty, as the trolley rolls along from one location to the next. For one, or two consecutive days, hop off at any of the attractions for a closer look, then hop back on when it’s convenient.
14 stops and 33 points of interest!
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Things to do in Boston this week of April 3, 2023 – Friday
Peter Rabbit’s Pizza Party and Easter Egg Roll
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Celebrate the Easter Holiday with the kids with an old-fashioned Easter Egg Roll! The kids can compete in rolling wooden easter eggs and each child will receive prizes for participation. When they’re not having fun rolling eggs, they can enjoy Easter crafts. There will also be freshly baked oven pizza available for purchase as well as drinks and sweet treats.
When: Friday, April 7, 2023, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Powisset Farm, 39 Powisset St, Dover, MA 02030
How Much: $15 for adults | $25 for kids
Things to do in Boston this Saturday, April 8, 2023
Earth Day is Every Day Festival
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Kick off Earth Month with tons of fun at the Boston Nature Center! You can dress up in a bee suit and explore the apiary, take a calming meditation walk past BNC preschool, learn about birds on a walk with Nature Man Mike, explore the garden and spring wild edibles with BNC TN Kim Baker, and so much more! There will also be nachos hot out of the garden’s solar ovens which you can enjoy with a cup of sun tea.
When: Saturday, April 8, 2023, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Located At: Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126
How Much: $13 – $15
Things to do in Boston this week of April 3, 2023 – Sunday
Spring Spectacular and Egg Hunt
Gather all your little ones and head on over to Berlin Farms this weekend for a spectacular Easter celebration! You can visit the enchanted world of Peter Cottontail’s carrot patch or take a stroll through the magical garden of cherry blossoms, daffodils, tulips, and wisteria.
The eggs-travaganza will also include meeting Peter Cottontail, an Easter bag of goodies, riding a mechanical pony, name the bunnies, crafts, family photo-ops, an egg hunt, an obstacle course, moon bounce, and over 15 traditional outdoor games.
When: Sunday, April 9, 2023, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Berlin Farms, 200 Central St, Berlin, MA 01503
How Much: $20
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