Welcome to A Weekend in Boston, a weekly post about events occurring over the upcoming weekend throughout all of Boston. For events coming up in the North End, see the event calendar. For more information on each event, click on the event title.
Remember a week ago when I said we have yet to see a winter storm this season? There’s a chance that may change this weekend. Though the forecast keeps changing, we know something winter-weather related is going to happen. We’ll just have to wait and see. Whether or not the weather impedes your plans this weekend is entirely up to you! Let’s see what’s going on this weekend in Boston.
Friday, January 18
Sabbath of Justice with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
The Temple Israel of Boston will be hosting an inspirational Sabbath of Justice this Friday to celebrate the values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Newly elected Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley will be a guest at the event. This event is free and open to people of all faiths. For more information, contact the Temple Israel of Boston.
When: January 18 at 6 p.m.
Where: Temple Israel Boston – 477 Longwood Avenue
Price: Free
Age Restriction: None listed
Saturday, January 19
Kacey Musgraves at The Boch Center
Kacey Musgraves became wildly popular in 2018 as her album Golden Hour received praise as both the best album and best country album of 2018 from Stereogum. You may remember her performance of “Follow Your Arrow” during the 2014 Grammy Awards. Her music is deemed country, however, there is something about Musgraves’ music that appeals to audiences of all musical backgrounds.
When: January 19 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Boch Center / Wang Theater – 270 Tremont Street
Price: $80+
Age Restriction: None listed
The Women’s March 2019
What started as the largest one-time protest in American history on the day after Donald Trump was elected, has now become an annual event bringing together all people “in solidarity with women and allies, in service of those who are most at risk from an agenda that seeks to marginalize and divide us,” from the Boston Women’s March Facebook page. The march has 5K people planned for attendance with an additional 20K interested in the event on Facebook.
When: January 19 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: The Boston Common
Price: Free
Age Restriction: None
Sunday, January 20
Mø at House of Blues Boston
A Boston Calling alumna, Mø has visited Boston on several occasions in recent years. Her new album, Forever Neverland, was recently released and she is now touring the new album. A single featuring Foster The People was also released by the electropop artist around the time her album was released.
When: January 20 at 7 p.m.
Where: House of Blues Boston – 15 Lansdowne Street
Price: $28
Age Restriction: None
Impractical Jokers at TD Garden
From TruTV to Boston, the Impractical Jokers are known for their playful, often embarrassing, hijinks played on one another. Fans of the show will get to see their four favorite pranksters in person at the TD Garden this Sunday.
When: January 20 at 7 p.m.
Where: TD Garden
Price: $35+
Age Restriction: None listed
