Featured Events in Boston in May, 2025 (April Updated)

隨著科技的進步與創新，機器人正逐漸成為人類生活中不可或缺的一環。屆時，所有目光將聚焦於2025年4月30日於美國馬薩諸塞州波士頓會展中心盛大舉行的「機器人峰會暨2025年世博會」。此一盛事吸引全球機器人愛好者、專業領域人士以及科技行業精英，共襄盛舉，共同探討機器人技術的未來發展方向。波士頓，這座集科技創新與文化藝術於一身的城市，將成為見證機器人行業新里程碑的舞台。在這個重要時刻，世界將睜開眼睛見證科技與人文的完美融合，並領略機器人技術如何提升人類生活品質。請準時蒞臨，見證這場科技革命的歷史時刻。

Welcome to The Great American Derby Party 2025 ! Get ready for a day filled with excitement, fun, and of course, the iconic Kentucky Derby race. Join us at Moxies Boston Seaport Restaurant for a day of horse racing, delicious food, and refreshing drinks. Put on your best derby attire and come ready to place your bets on your favorite horses. Whether you're a seasoned race-goer or a first-timer, this event is perfect for everyone. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! The best part? We're raising money for Sophie's Hope Foundation, details can be found here: www.sophieshopefoundation.org Information Source: Scott Haavisto | eventbrite

Through assemblage and juxtaposition, Troy Montes Michie (b. 1985) creates work centering the Black male body and considers how it has historically been marginalized, fetishized, idealized, and criminalized. Often in dialogue with the canon of collage, Michie investigates society’s understanding of race, gender, sexuality, and other fields of identity and power.

Through assemblage and juxtaposition, Troy Montes Michie (b. 1985) creates work centering the Black male body and considers how it has historically been marginalized, fetishized, idealized, and criminalized. Often in dialogue with the canon of collage, Michie investigates society’s understanding of race, gender, sexuality, and other fields of identity and power.

Living in a time of civil and political turmoil, Qi Baishi (1864–1957) was renowned for his modernization of Chinese ink painting. Conveying rural sentiments with bold landscapes, lifelike animals and plants, and lively and amusing figures, Qi’s paintings of mundane objects and everyday life broke social and cultural barriers. His innovative experiments included the juxtaposition of vibrant colors against rich ink tones, a pronounced economy of form and composition, and vivid representations with revealing inscriptions. He also revitalized Chinese painting with expressive brushwork based on his calligraphic practice and seal carving. Qi is credited with transforming the traditional brush art of China’s educated elite into an expressionistic and abstract form that speaks clearly to the modern era.

“Utopia, Dystopia” presents two single-channel videos from the MFA collection by Tony Cokes (b. 1956) and Oscar Muñoz (b. 1951). Created in the last decade, the films grapple with the duality of utopia and dystopia, expressing the artists’ senses of how idealistic visions of society often collide with harsh realities. Utopian dreams can promise a future without oppression and celebrate freedom of expression, yet achieving these ideals frequently comes into conflict with underlying dystopian truths such as systems of control, state surveillance, and deep inequality.

“Utopia, Dystopia” presents two single-channel videos from the MFA collection by Tony Cokes (b. 1956) and Oscar Muñoz (b. 1951). Created in the last decade, the films grapple with the duality of utopia and dystopia, expressing the artists’ senses of how idealistic visions of society often collide with harsh realities. Utopian dreams can promise a future without oppression and celebrate freedom of expression, yet achieving these ideals frequently comes into conflict with underlying dystopian truths such as systems of control, state surveillance, and deep inequality.

“Utopia, Dystopia” presents two single-channel videos from the MFA collection by Tony Cokes (b. 1956) and Oscar Muñoz (b. 1951). Created in the last decade, the films grapple with the duality of utopia and dystopia, expressing the artists’ senses of how idealistic visions of society often collide with harsh realities. Utopian dreams can promise a future without oppression and celebrate freedom of expression, yet achieving these ideals frequently comes into conflict with underlying dystopian truths such as systems of control, state surveillance, and deep inequality.

Generations of artists have explored the beauties and terrors of the ocean, reflecting on the experiences of those who have lived and lost their lives among the waves. Weaving together artworks by four artists made over centuries and across the Atlantic, this exhibition follows a genealogical thread united by the sea. Echoes of John Singleton Copley’s Watson and the Shark (1778) reverberate in J. M. W Turner’s 1840 Slave Ship (Slavers Throwing Overboard the Dead and Dying, Typhoon Coming On), which itself has influenced art created in the 21st century.

Boston University Senior Week 2025 May 11th - 14th 2025 GET BOSTON UNIVERSITY SENIOR WEEK TICKETS HERE BU Senior Week – The Countdown Begins! One week. Endless memories. Access to 10+ epic events. This is it, Seniors. Your final chapter at BU is here, and it’s going out with a bang. Senior Week is your chance to party, make memories, and celebrate everything you’ve worked for. We're talking about hitting up the bars and clubs that have been part of your journey - places you’ve laughed, danced, and bonded in over the last four years. From rooftop parties to themed events, day-drinking vibes to late-night throwdowns, this week is all about soaking in those final moments with your closest friends. Expect unforgettable venues, iconic spots, and vibes that will keep you buzzing long after graduation. We’re going big—this is your chance to make sure your BU experience ends on the highest note. The clock’s ticking. RSVP now to get the first heads-up when passes go live - spots are super limited and you won’t want to miss out. Don’t hold back. Let’s make this week legendary. Follow @seniorweekboston on IG for all the updates. Saturday May 10th @ 10pm - The Grand - A Grand Goodbye Sunday May 11th @ 9pm - The Draft - House Party Vibes Monday May 12th @ 9pm - Landsdowne Pub - Live Music All Night Long Tuesday May 13th @ 9pm - Game On! - College Bar Night Wednesday May 14th @ 10pm - Mariel Underground & Caveau - Club Night, Dress to impress Thursday May 15th @ 10pm - Empire - Senior Lounge Friday May 16th @ 10pm - Memoire - Commencement Ball, Dress to impress MUST BE 21+ WITH VALID ID | ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL For tables or additional information text: (617)-458-6190 Information Source: Senior Week Boston | eventbrite

Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, John Wilson (1922–2015) is one of Boston’s most esteemed artists. His work, made over the span of 60 years, continues to resonate with the persistent realities of disenfranchisement, racial prejudice, and social injustice.“Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson” is the largest-ever exhibition of Wilson’s work, co-organized by the MFA and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Featuring approximately 110 works by the artist in a wide range of media—prints, drawings, paintings, sculpture, and illustrated books—the exhibition explores the many ways Wilson called attention to racial, social, and economic injustices through his art. Challenging both biases and omissions, Wilson explored subjects that include anti-Black violence, the civil rights movement, labor, and family life—with a particular focus on fatherhood. Portraits like Julie and Becky (1956–78) and his Young Americans suite of life-size portraits (about 1972–75) celebrate the essential humanity of Wilson’s family and friends, while other works like Deliver Us from Evil (1943) and The Trial (1951) depict the heinous impacts of systemic prejudice and racism. Wilson’s work speaks to shared experiences, while also displaying his personal search for identity as an artist, Black man, parent, and American.

Over half a century, American artist Minnie Evans (1892–1987) created thousands of radiant and kaleidoscopic works of art inspired by vivid dreams and local landscapes in her native Wilmington, North Carolina. These imaginative, intricately detailed drawings and paintings merged her own inner world—her religious beliefs, interest in mythology, and study of history—with the natural environment that surrounded her.

Over half a century, American artist Minnie Evans (1892–1987) created thousands of radiant and kaleidoscopic works of art inspired by vivid dreams and local landscapes in her native Wilmington, North Carolina. These imaginative, intricately detailed drawings and paintings merged her own inner world—her religious beliefs, interest in mythology, and study of history—with the natural environment that surrounded her.

Although Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) is today perhaps the most famous Dutch artist of all, in his own time he was relatively little known, especially when compared to artists of the Hague School. This group, named for the city where many of its members trained and worked, was comprised of those who had different styles but shared a devotion to the depiction of everyday life, looking to the Dutch countryside for their subjects and themes. The Hague School artists achieved international fame, and in the early 1900s US collectors and museums—including the MFA—eagerly sought their works. But over the decades the group’s fame faded.

Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) once wrote, “What I’m most passionate about…is the portrait, the modern portrait.” This passion flourished between 1888 and ’89 when, during his stay in Arles, in the South of France, the artist created a number of portraits of a neighboring family—the postman Joseph Roulin; his wife, Augustine; and their three children: Armand, Camille, and Marcelle. Van Gogh’s tender relationship with the postman and his family, and his groundbreaking portrayals of them, are at the heart of this exhibition, which is the first dedicated to the Roulin portraits and the deep bonds of friendship between the artist and this family.

Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) once wrote, “What I’m most passionate about…is the portrait, the modern portrait.” This passion flourished between 1888 and ’89 when, during his stay in Arles, in the South of France, the artist created a number of portraits of a neighboring family—the postman Joseph Roulin; his wife, Augustine; and their three children: Armand, Camille, and Marcelle. Van Gogh’s tender relationship with the postman and his family, and his groundbreaking portrayals of them, are at the heart of this exhibition, which is the first dedicated to the Roulin portraits and the deep bonds of friendship between the artist and this family.

Living in a time of civil and political turmoil, Qi Baishi (1864–1957) was renowned for his modernization of Chinese ink painting. Conveying rural sentiments with bold landscapes, lifelike animals and plants, and lively and amusing figures, Qi’s paintings of mundane objects and everyday life broke social and cultural barriers. His innovative experiments included the juxtaposition of vibrant colors against rich ink tones, a pronounced economy of form and composition, and vivid representations with revealing inscriptions. He also revitalized Chinese painting with expressive brushwork based on his calligraphic practice and seal carving. Qi is credited with transforming the traditional brush art of China’s educated elite into an expressionistic and abstract form that speaks clearly to the modern era.

Living in a time of civil and political turmoil, Qi Baishi (1864–1957) was renowned for his modernization of Chinese ink painting. Conveying rural sentiments with bold landscapes, lifelike animals and plants, and lively and amusing figures, Qi’s paintings of mundane objects and everyday life broke social and cultural barriers. His innovative experiments included the juxtaposition of vibrant colors against rich ink tones, a pronounced economy of form and composition, and vivid representations with revealing inscriptions. He also revitalized Chinese painting with expressive brushwork based on his calligraphic practice and seal carving. Qi is credited with transforming the traditional brush art of China’s educated elite into an expressionistic and abstract form that speaks clearly to the modern era.

Explore Boston Red Sox v Texas Rangers sporting information for 6th May, as well as links for Baseball tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Boston Red Sox is a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They are members of the American League East Division and compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) games. The team was founded in 1901 and has a rich history in the sport, winning nine World Series titles, including the most recent one in 2018. Some of the notable players who have donned the Red Sox uniform include legends such as Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, and David Ortiz. The team currently plays their home games at Fenway Park, which is the oldest ballpark in MLB. The iconic stadium has a seating capacity of over 37,000 and is known for its famous feature, the Green Monster. The Red Sox also have a strong rivalry with the New York Yankees, which is considered one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports. The Texas Rangers, based in Arlington, Globe Life Field1, are a professional baseball team that competes in the American League West division of Major League Baseball. They were founded in 1961 as the Washington Senators and relocated to Globe Life Field1 in 1972, becoming the Rangers. The team has had several successful seasons, winning their division title in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2010, 2011, and 2015. They have also made multiple appearances in the MLB playoffs, including two World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011. The Rangers have produced several award-winning players, including Hall of Famers Nolan Ryan and Ivan Rodriguez. They currently play their home games at Globe Life Field, which has a capacity of over 40,000 and boasts state-of-the-art amenities for both players and fans. With a talented roster and a newly built stadium, the Texas Rangers continue to be a formidable force in the world of professional baseball. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

From May to October 2025, the inaugural Boston Public Art Triennial will present 15 compelling commissions sprawled across the city. Each visionary local, national, and international artist will produce sculptures, interactive exhibits, or performance-based and community-led activities with an emphasis on East Boston, Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan, ensuring equitable representation and access. The Triennial 2025’s commissioned works will be joined by additional public art experiences across the city.

“Utopia, Dystopia” presents two single-channel videos from the MFA collection by Tony Cokes (b. 1956) and Oscar Muñoz (b. 1951). Created in the last decade, the films grapple with the duality of utopia and dystopia, expressing the artists’ senses of how idealistic visions of society often collide with harsh realities. Utopian dreams can promise a future without oppression and celebrate freedom of expression, yet achieving these ideals frequently comes into conflict with underlying dystopian truths such as systems of control, state surveillance, and deep inequality.

Visitors embark on an interactive tour of the Titanic with incredible re-creations of the Ship’s interior and exterior. Visitors receive a replica boarding pass, assume the role of a passenger, and follow a chronological journey through life on Titanic. Walk the halls, explore the galleries, peer into cabins, and meet passengers and crew throughout the voyage. The 15,000-square-foot Exhibition features replica interior rooms and a full-scale re-creation of the Grand Staircase. Visitors will be able to view authentic artifacts, respectfully recovered from two and a half miles below the surface of the North Atlantic, which tell the real story behind Titanic’s journey from construction to eventual recovery. The genuine artifacts on display offer emotional connections to the forever-altered lives of those who were on board Titanic.

Visitors embark on an interactive tour of the Titanic with incredible re-creations of the Ship’s interior and exterior. Visitors receive a replica boarding pass, assume the role of a passenger, and follow a chronological journey through life on Titanic. Walk the halls, explore the galleries, peer into cabins, and meet passengers and crew throughout the voyage. The 15,000-square-foot Exhibition features replica interior rooms and a full-scale re-creation of the Grand Staircase. Visitors will be able to view authentic artifacts, respectfully recovered from two and a half miles below the surface of the North Atlantic, which tell the real story behind Titanic’s journey from construction to eventual recovery. The genuine artifacts on display offer emotional connections to the forever-altered lives of those who were on board Titanic.

Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, John Wilson (1922–2015) is one of Boston’s most esteemed artists. His work, made over the span of 60 years, continues to resonate with the persistent realities of disenfranchisement, racial prejudice, and social injustice.“Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson” is the largest-ever exhibition of Wilson’s work, co-organized by the MFA and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Featuring approximately 110 works by the artist in a wide range of media—prints, drawings, paintings, sculpture, and illustrated books—the exhibition explores the many ways Wilson called attention to racial, social, and economic injustices through his art. Challenging both biases and omissions, Wilson explored subjects that include anti-Black violence, the civil rights movement, labor, and family life—with a particular focus on fatherhood. Portraits like Julie and Becky (1956–78) and his Young Americans suite of life-size portraits (about 1972–75) celebrate the essential humanity of Wilson’s family and friends, while other works like Deliver Us from Evil (1943) and The Trial (1951) depict the heinous impacts of systemic prejudice and racism. Wilson’s work speaks to shared experiences, while also displaying his personal search for identity as an artist, Black man, parent, and American.

Multi-disciplinary Fabiola Jean-Louis’s captivating exhibition at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum invites visitors on a journey through the ancient and eternal, earthly and divine, personal and political. On view from February 27 – May 25, 2025, Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom by Fabiola Jean-Louis features a large amount of original commissions from the Haitian artist, crafted from the stunningly intricate marriage of paper pulp, mineral stones, shells, metals, glass, and more. Invoking the sanctity of Vodou and its role in Haitian liberation, these works will transform the Museum’s three rotating exhibition spaces, Hostetter Gallery; Fenway Gallery; and the Anne H. Fitzpatrick Façade, into a map of personal histories, a site of communion, and a spiritual portal.

Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) once wrote, “What I’m most passionate about…is the portrait, the modern portrait.” This passion flourished between 1888 and ’89 when, during his stay in Arles, in the South of France, the artist created a number of portraits of a neighboring family—the postman Joseph Roulin; his wife, Augustine; and their three children: Armand, Camille, and Marcelle. Van Gogh’s tender relationship with the postman and his family, and his groundbreaking portrayals of them, are at the heart of this exhibition, which is the first dedicated to the Roulin portraits and the deep bonds of friendship between the artist and this family.

На сцене будут выступать Вениамин Смехов, Сергей Никитин, Алексей и Мария Иващенко, Дмитрий Богданов, Тимур Шаов, Галина и Алексей Хомчики, Артем Лысков и музыканты джазового трио Stellar! Билеты без комиссии так же можно заказать по телефону 617-232-8820. «Разрешите вам напомнить о себе» – так мы назвали добрую беседу с близкими людьми, которые соберутся в этот вечер вместе на сцене и в зале. Мы будем рассказывать друг другу истории, написанные Юрием Визбором, как он рассказывал их сам. Под гитару, но не только. Визбор не был бунтарем, как Высоцкий, или философом, как Окуджава. Скорее как Синатра, певец обычного человеческого существования, наполненного дружбой, добротой и романтикой. Прошлым летом ему исполнилось 90. А в 50 он ушел в лыжной куртке и шапке с помпоном к своим далеким вершинам, оставив нам песни, чтобы не забывали. Мы и не забываем, поем. Заходите вечером в гости, берите с собой друзей и родных. Давайте проведем эти три часа вместе, споем его песни, поговорим, отметим его юбилей. Искренне ваши, Вениамин Смехов, Сергей Никитин, Алексей и Мария Иващенко, Дмитрий Богданов, Тимур Шаов, Галина и Алексей Хомчики, Артем Лысков и музыканты джазового трио Stellar. Information Source: petropol.com | eventbrite

Join us for a Kentucky Derby Party at Publico! Did someone say mint juleps? For just $10, enjoy general admission, which includes entry into exciting raffles. Sip on exclusive Derby-themed cocktails, enjoy a live DJ, and show off your best Derby attire in our Best Dressed Competition – with an awesome prize for the winner! Plus, we will have a Photo Booth for fun pics and we’ll be streaming the Derby live. More surprises to come but what fun would it be to give it all away? It’s going to be a great time – hope to see you there! Information Source: The Boston Girls Club | eventbrite

Welcome to the Big Queer Food Fest Grand Tasting! This is it! The main event—the delicious, dynamic heart of Big Queer Food Fest, presented by Food Network. Join us for the first day of our tasting, sipping, dancing, grand tasting, block party extravaganza that brings together dozens of queer chefs, mixologists, bakers, culinary creatives, and all-star queens from across the country for an unforgettable celebration of LGBTQ+ food, drink, community, and fun. Wander your way through an all-you-can-savor spread of bites, cocktails, sweets, and special pours. From rising stars to fan favorites, this is your chance to meet the tastemakers redefining queer hospitality. Expect DJs, drag pop-ups, surprise moments, and a whole lot of queer joy—all under one roof within High Street Place, and all over High Street with our outdoor stage, bars, and experiences. Whether you’re here to eat everything, dance between bites, or just soak up the energy, the Grand Tasting is the place to be. (Some of) Saturday’s Participating Talent and Sips Chefs & Culinary Creatives: • Jon Kung (viral sensation & cookbook author) • Rick Martinez (cookbook author & food personality) • Dan Souza & Elle Simone Scott of America’s Test Kitchen • Charming Gardner by Tiffani Faison (culinary showcase—Tiffani’s team will be bringing the bites!) • Karen Akunowicz of Bar Volpe (Top Chef alum, James Beard winner) • Michele Ragussis of Gedney Farm (Food Network alum) • Renee Touponce of The Port of Call (James Beard nominee) • Edy Massih of Edy’s Grocer (cookbook author) • Gregory León of Amilinda (James Beard nominee) • Zac Young (TV personality & dessert genius) • Rob Gonzalez (Spring Baking Championship finalist; Fuji at Wink & Nod, Nuveaux Patisserie) • Max Ritcey of Ritcey East • Meghan Vaughan of Rare Steakhouse • Tatiana Rosana of Para Maria • Mai Nguyen of Coje Group • Nick Peters Bond (Top Chef alum) • Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman • Guac Estrada • Blend, the Dorchester Institution! • Justin Burke (chef, writer, and host of “Just a Taste”) Sips & Spirits: • Supergay Spirits • Rhodium – Rhode Island Spirits • Dorchester Brewing • Absolut • Cod’r • Hampton Water Wine • Boston Brewing Books & Signings, Powered by All She Wrote Books: Meet & greets and on-site signings with: • Rick Martinez • Justin Burke • Edy Massih Ticket Types: General Admission – Includes access to the full tasting experience with unlimited bites and sips, with a 1pm entry. Early Access – An extra hour of fun, get more time to sip, sample, eat, and mingle by a full hour, starting at 12pm. VIP – Be the first to enter, enjoying everything before the crowd and the full party hits, enjoy an exclusive lounge with delectable VIP-only chefs and bites, plus bonus cocktail moments. Other things to note: Before attending a BQFF event, please check out our code of conduct . Tl;dr we're here for a joyful, beautiful good time! We encourage self-expression, inclusivity, and positivity. We will not tolerate intolerance, voilence, or agression. Full-sized beverages will be available for purchase. All ages welcome. Booze is reserved for 21+ with ID. Information Source: Big Queer Food Fest | eventbrite