What’s Happening in Boston This Week (Sunday, 8/25 – Saturday, 8/31)

Ongoing Events & Festivals

North End Feasts — Immerse yourself in Italian cuisine, culture, and street festivity in Boston’s historic North End; running now through Sunday, 8/31 The Boston Calendar
Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience — An immersive lantern walk inside Franklin Park Zoo featuring Instagram-ready displays; continuing all week My Guide Boston+3Meet Boston+3Do617+3
Mayor’s Movie Nights — Outdoor film screenings around the city through Friday, 8/29 The Boston Calendar+2The Boston Calendar+2
Outdoor summer series at The Lawn on D — Pickleball, games, live music, food, and drinks; runs all week longThe Boston Calendar+1
Continued Summer Favorites — Haymarket outdoor market, farmers markets, public art triennial, cultural festivals, live music at spots like Wally’s Café and Loretta’s Last Call—all ongoing The Boston Calendar+2The Boston Calendar+2

Sunday, 8/25 – RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq the World Tour @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 8:00 PMDo617+2Boston Theater+2
Tuesday–Wednesday, 8/26–8/27 – James Taylor @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway Boston Theater
Tuesday, 8/26 – The Who @ Fenway Park (from your summer concerts guide) Axios
Tuesday–Wednesday, 8/26–8/27 – Tate McRae @ TD Garden (summer concerts guide) Axios+2The Boston Calendar+2
Friday, 8/29 – Nine Inch Nails @ TD Garden Axios

Saturday, 8/30 – New Edition Day — Officially dedicated by the city to honor the Boston-based R&B group; includes Dearborn Street being renamed “New Edition Way” Axios

North End Feasts — Street food, live performances, and community flair in the North End
Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo — Lantern wonderland lighting up the evening

James Taylor continues at MGM Music Hall
Ongoing outdoor experiences (North End Feasts, Boston Lights, Lawn on D, Mayor’s Movie Nights)

Outdoor community events (Movie Nights, Street festivals, Boston Lights, Lawn on D)
Summer favorites continue across city venues and markets