Things to do in Boston this weekend of April 28 | Image credit: Boston Hot Sauce Fest
Our picks for fun things to do in Boston this weekend (April 28 – April 30) include 2023 Annual Boston Hot Sauce Festival, Massachusetts Craft Brewers Festival, 8th Annual GUAC OFF!, and more!
There’s always lots going on in Boston in terms of events and activities. There are fun things to do in Boston for adults and also Things to do in Boston with family. Our weekly round-up brings you the best things to do in Boston this weekend.
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For more on the latest in Boston, check out our Things to do in Boston this Week and our Things to do in Boston this Weekend with Family guides. These are also updated every week with the best on entertainment, food & drink and deals across Greater Boston!
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Things to do in Boston this weekend of April 28, 2023 – Friday
Spring Dance Concert: Limitless
Things to do in Boston this Weekend of April 28 | Image credit: Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Enjoy a night of incredible dancing with Boston Conservatory’s spring dance concert “Limitless.” The celebration will be filled with performances from some of the world’s leading choreographers. And it will include the world premiere by Aszure Barton and three masterwork reconstructions.
When: Friday, April 28, 2023, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Where: Boston Conservatory Theater, 31 Hemenway St, Boston, MA 02115
How Much: $15 – $30
The Town and the City Festival
Get ready to jam and party it up with your pals at the Town and The City Festival of Lowell! There will be tons of performances for you to enjoy plus tons of fun activities that will surely get you making the most of your time there.
The event will be held in event spaces, bars, cafes, and galleries throughout downtown Lowell and is designed to be a walkable event. Get your tickets now!
When: Friday – Saturday, April 28 – 29, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Lowell, MA
How Much: Various
Keep Calm and Gin On
Things to do in Boston this Weekend of April 28 | Image credit: Hoamsy
Flowers, canapes, prosecco, gin, and you pals – what’s not to love here? Join this themed mixology experience and learn how to make excellent gin with fresh ingredients, flowers, and Empress gin. In the class, you’ll be taught to make three signature cocktails and everything that you’ll need will be provided. There will also be locally-made canapes for you to enjoy.
When: Friday, April 28, 2023, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Flix & Cheers, 25 Charlton St, Everett, MA 02149
How Much: $45
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 on Saturday, April 29, 2023
Melrose Arts Festival
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The 16th Annual Melrose Arts Festival is here! It’s one of the Boston area’s premier springtime events. The two-day festival will feature original fine art and fine craft by 43 artist exhibitors from Melrose and surrounding areas. And while the event is free, donations are welcome.
When: Saturday – Sunday, April 29 – 30, 2023, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Memorial Hall, 590 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176
How Much: Free
Independent Bookstore Day
Calling all bookworms out there! Join Porter Square Books in celebrating Independent Bookstore Day! Get to enjoy a variety of activities like storytimes, author talks, and book crafts throughout the day at both store locations in Cambridge and Boston.
When: Saturday, April 29, 2023, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Porter Square Books, 25 White St, Cambridge, MA 02140
How Much: Free
Poetry on the Farm at Gaining Ground
Celebrate the beautiful season of spring with poetry, food, and farming at Gaining Ground. The farm has collected poetry submissions from people of all ages on topics like food, nature, and farming and has displayed these poems on a walking route through their fields. Enjoy all this and the natural beauty and thrumming activity of this regenerative farm on a self-guided tour.
When: Saturday, April 29, 2023, 9 a.m.
Where: Gaining Ground, 341 Virginia Rd, Concord, MA 01742
How Much: Free
Boston Comics in Color Festival
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The Boston Comis in Color festival is back for its third year! This is the first New England comics festival featuring and amplifying the work by and about people of color. Join the community in celebrating and enjoying artist vendors, cosplays, author panels, and more.
When: Saturday, April 29, 2023, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Reggie Lewis Track and Atheltic Center, 1350 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120
How Much: Free
2023 Annual Boston Hot Sauce Festival
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Love hot sauce? Then, better not miss Boston’s Hot Sauce Festival! The celebration features some of the best hot sauces in the Northeast as well as 20 hot sauce purveyors, spicy hot sauce challenges, great food, entertainment, cocktails, and beers. A portion of the proceeds will support the non-profit Sustainable Food and Culture, Inc.
When: Saturday – Sunday, April 29 – 30, 2023, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Garage B Events at The Speedway, 1420 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA 02135
How Much: $10
Massachusetts Craft Brewers Festival
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Grab your pals and get to sample beer from more than 40 Massachusetts craft breweries all under one roof this weekend! And this year, breweries that also make cider and seltzer will also be adding those to their lineup. Get ready to party it up!
When: Saturday, April 29, 2023, 1 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
How Much: $55
Vienna Light Orchestra Tribute to The Greatest Showman
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With over two thousand flickering candles illuminating The Vienna Light Orchestra’s world-class musicians, they will be paying tribute to the spectacular music of “The Greatest Showman” and so much more. Other features include some of the world’s greatest classics including Adagio on Strings, Danny Boy, Somewhere, and O Mio Bambino. Get ready for a magical show!
When: Saturday, April 29, 2023, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215
How Much: $45
Get the lowest price on the highly-rated Original Boston Guided Brewery Tour
Learn about Boston’s thriving craft beer scene and sample a variety of libations on this morning or evening brewery tour. Get an inside look at how beer is made and learn about their operations as you visit breweries, cider houses, and distilleries. Visit brewpubs that may include the well-known Samuel Adams or gastropub Meadhall. Round-trip transportation in downtown Boston by air-conditioned van is included.
Get to know Boston’s thriving beer scene on a morning or evening brew tour. Chat with brewery owners and learn about the equipment used to make beer, the brewing process and best of all, what the different kinds of beer taste like.
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Things to do in Boston this Weekend of April 28, 2023 – Sunday
Winnie The Pooh – Musical
Image credit: Winnie The Pooh The New Musical Stage Adaptation
Journey into the Hundred Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh and his best friends Piglet, Kanga, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, and, of course, Tigger on a new adventure. This wonderful adaptation will feature Award-winning music by Sherman Brothers with adaptation songs by A.A. Milne. Grab tickets for the family now!
When: Sunday, April 30, 2023, 12 p.m.
Where: Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
8th Annual GUAC OFF!
Image credit: The Painted Burro
If you know that your guac is good, come on and join The Painted Burro’s annual GUAC OFF! Throw your guac recipe into the mix and battle it out in a Burro-royale face-off this Sunday. A panel of local celebrity judges will be your judge. And only one guac recipe will snag bragging rights, a $400 gift card to The Painted Burro, and the honor of being featured on The Painted Burro’s menu.
If you’re just attending, you can also cast your vote. A $100 gift card will be awarded to the “People’s Choice” guac.
When: Sunday, April 30, 2023, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215
How Much: $15
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