Get ready for 2022’s grand finale, featuring lively entertainment, sparkling tree lightings, art exhibits and more.
Enjoy glittering lights during this year’s Boston Common Tree Lighting Ceremony.
12/2
Boston Common Tree Lighting Ceremony
Gather around Boston Common’s sparkling tree for this year’s spectacular Tree Lighting Ceremony. A tradition symbolizing friendships across borders, the tree continues to be gifted each year from Nova Scotia to Boston—last year’s was a 60-year-old, 48-foot spruce, so we can’t wait for a glimpse of 2022’s holiday tree. Sip on a warm cup of hot chocolate and admire about 6,500 multicolored lights and 4-foot LED star to top off the spruce. 139 Tremont St., boston.gov
12/2
Patti LaBelle Concert at Chevalier Theatre
Grab your tickets and sing your heart out to the “Godmother of Soul” at Medford’s Chevalier Theatre. A multiple-award-winning performer, author, humanitarian and entrepreneur, Patti LaBelle returns to perform a celebration of the holiday season just outside of Boston—for one night only. From blues renditions to spiritual sonnets, LaBelle is sure to get you out of your seat and moving to the rhythm of her powerful vocals. 30 Forest St., 781.391.7469, chevaliertheatre.com
12/6
Stromae Concert at Agganis Arena
You don’t need to know French to jam out to Stromae at Agganis Arena this month. On the evening of Dec. 6, attend the Belgian singer-songwriter’s performance to hear top hits like “Papaoutai” and “Alors on Danse”—all while moving to the electronic beat. Stromae will be wrapping up his North American leg of the tour after the Boston, Quebec City and Montreal shows, so you don’t want to miss this. 925 Commonwealth Ave., 617.358.7000, agganisarena.com
Silver earrings from Heart at Work Jewelry can be found at the Harvard Square Holiday Fair.
12/9-11 & 12/16-18
Harvard Square Holiday Fair
Since 1986, Harvard Square has held its renowned holiday fair full of local and world crafts. This year, the tradition continues as fairgoers mingle with artists and admire their handmade gifts—the perfect time to pick up last-minute presents all while browsing to lively tunes. 33 Dunster St., Cambridge, 413.625.9779, harvardsquareholidayfair.com
1/28
An Evening With Branford Marsalis at Berklee Performance Center
With mentors like the legendary Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and his musically gifted parents, saxophonist Branford Marsalis is set to rock the Berklee Performance Center this January. Dance to lively jazz tunes from the three-time Grammy Award-winning artist’s latest album—Marsalis’ premier technique has brought him 40 years, and counting, of success in the industry. 136 Massachusetts Ave., 617.482.2595, celebrityseries.org
Photography by: KYLE KLEIN PHOTOGRAPHY; COURTESY OF HARVARD SQUARE HOLIDAY FAIR
