These June jubilees will have your calendar full all summer season long.
Watch in awe as Cirque du Soleil’s talented performers defy gravity at Agganis Arena.
6/4
Beacon Hill Art Walk
Spend an afternoon strolling through Beacon Hill while admiring colorful mixed-media pieces from up-and-coming artists. With live ensembles playing with classical and folk tunes in the background, visitors can explore handcrafted works sprinkled throughout the neighborhood’s private courtyards and gardens. Multiple locations, beaconhillartwalk.com
6/4-11
Boston Early Music Festival
This year, Boston Early Music Festival is shifting its focus to female classical artists with the 2023 theme: A Celebration of Women. Enjoy violin contributions from Telka Cunningham’s strings or be whisked away by Christa Rakich’s organ. With a particular focus on the magnetism of notes from the Medieval, Baroque and Renaissance eras, the festival will attune attendees with the knowledge and understanding of significant figures and their featured flairs in style. Multiple locations, bemf.org
6/8-11
CORTEO by Cirque du Soleil
A performance so jaw-dropping it’s almost hypnotic. Corteo, an Italian interpretation of ‘cortège,’ follows the calling-home story of a small town’s beloved clown. The elegant grand burial explores concepts between heaven and earth while displaying acrobatic artistry and gymnastics high-bar techniques to highlight the beauty in the extraordinary. 925 Commonwealth Ave., cirquedusoleil.com
6/10
Boston Pride for the People Parade
The new and improved Boston Pride for the People parade is marching into the city with exuberant and unrestrained energy. The volunteer-based organization’s passion is highlighted through its new strategic plan by embracing revolutionary initiatives across a parade, festival and block party. Multiple locations, bostonprideforthepeople.org
6/11
Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
The slicing sound of the Charles River waves imitates the mighty roar of the Chinese Dragon throughout the races of the Dragon Boat Race. The sport attracts over 2,000 paddlers for a morning of determination and grit to propel through 500-meter intervals. The excitement continues all day as the festival keeps up the tempo by hosting an ensemble of performances from names such as Boston Academy of Korean Traditional Arts. John W. Weeks Footbridge, bostondragonboat.org
6/13-25
Jagged Little Pill
Time flies over two-and-a-half harmonious hours while watching this Citizens Bank Opera House production. Actress Heidi Blickenstaff as Mary Jane Healy and actor Chris Hoch as Steve Healy are just two names of the illustrious cast that portrays the relatable story of a flawed family held together by love. With musical selections inspired by Alanis Morissette’s compositions, such ardent cords will strike emotions of heartache, strength and joy. 539 Washington St., broadwayinboston.com
6/16-18
Red Sox v. Yankees
This game will have you on the edge of your seats, with the Boston Red Sox returning to defend their field against the New York Yankees. Shake off the nerves and tensions of the game by enjoying comfortable fieldside amenities offered in VIP box seating: think craft beer, savory appetizers and a perfect view to witness a game that brings the beloved Boston team one step closer to reclaiming their World Series Championship title. 4 Jersey St., redsox.com
While at the As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic exhibit, check out James Barnor’s “Drum Cover Girl Erlin Ibreck.”
6/17-12/31
As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic
While a picture is worth 1,000 words, this compilation is priceless. The Peabody Essex Museum exhibits the essence of identity across the African diaspora. Examine themes of agency, beauty, joy, belonging, subjectivity and self-representation through the lens of over 100 Black photographers such as Jamel Shabazz and other ranges of Black talent composing writings that describe each image. Organized by Aperture, NY and curated by Elliott Ramsey, the collection elevates stories that are otherwise silenced. 161 Essex St., pem.org
6/21-26
Nantucket Film Festival
Spend a week enchanted by an extensive collection of performances, stories and visuals during the Nantucket Film Festival’s 28th anniversary. The annual event, honoring excellence and innovation, surfaces on Nantucket Island to give attendees picturesque views on and off the screen. But don’t worry—the celebration doesn’t end after the credits. The audience is entrusted with voting for their favorite feature and short films—an understandably hard decision with geniuses Ken Burns or Jenny Han in the running. Multiple locations, nantucketfilmfestival.org
6/30-7/1
Ed Sheeran: + - = ÷ x Tour
The West Yorkshire redhead we all know and love is joining Boston for a night under the stars of the Gillette Stadium for the perfect conclusion to a blissful June. With songs across his full discography (+, -, =, ÷, and ×), the “Photograph” singer serenades attendees with his pop hits. Before the tear-jerkers whistle through the speakers, opening acts Khalid, Rosa Linn and more add to Sheeran’s star power to total an evening greater than imaginable. 1 Patriot Pl., edsheeran.com
Photography by: COURTESY OF CIRQUE DU SOLEIL; COURTESY AUTOGRAPH ABP;
