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Daily Email - Thursday - 9/18/2025

September 18, 2025

Time sure does fly; it’s hard to believe that Bayside has been making music for over two decades. Win your way in to see the beloved alt-rockers play Paradise Rock Club on Monday.

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Boston has always been a music town. Wasn't That A Time: The Boston Folk Revival 1958-1965 Symposium spotlights stories from the artists, academics and locals who were there. Secure your seat for September 27th.*

  • Australian indie-rock duo Royel Otis takes the stage at MGM Music Hall on October 10th. Tickets for the Meet Me in the Car Tour are on sale now — or enter to win a pair on us!*

  • Think your black Lab could pass for Boston royalty? Enter the Cori Copley look-alike contest at Park-9 Dog Bar for a shot at the grand prize, including an overnight stay at Fairmont Copley Plaza.

  • Ryan Reynolds hosts a one-night-only screening of John Candy: I Like Me at Boch Center Shubert Theatre on October 14th, celebrating one of comedy’s true greats.

  • Plus, announcements from Lady Gaga, Alleh & Yorghaki, Senses Fail, Story of the Year, Duunes and more!

NEW ENGLAND FESTIVAL GUIDE

Photo: Michael Clarke/Cambridge Science Carnival

Boston's got a festival for everyone, whether you're a major foodie, an art lover or all about the underground scene. Take advantage of the perfect weather and use our handy festival guide to plot all your upcoming autumnal adventures.

THIS WEEKEND

🍺 Prost the Season

Now-October around Boston

Raise a stein, snag a pretzel and show off your wurst behavior: it’s Oktoberfest! We rounded up the best events to hit this weekend. Lederhosen optional.

🗡️ Knight Carnival

Tonight at the Charles River Speedway (5PM)

Huzzah and hurrah at the first-ever Knight Carnival for an evening of Middle Ages mischief like sword fights, scavenger hunts and more.

🍂 Fall Crawl

Saturday at Boston Landing (11AM)

Live music, line dancing and vintage photo ops are taking over Brighton for a Western-inspired fall fest. No tickets needed for this free event, just bring your boots and spurs.

🥳 Fluff Festival

Saturday in Union Square (2PM)

Fluff hits the fan in Somerville with food specials, games, music and marshmallow mania right where all the sticky fun started.

🤖 Cambridge Science Carnival

Sunday in Kendall Square (12PM)

Geek out with fellow curiosity seekers while testing stomp rockets and bath bombs. Catch live demos from MIT Physics professors and say hello to robo-pals at the robot petting zoo.

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Evil Dead in Concert

The cult horror classic Evil Dead is hitting the big screen with a live orchestra. See it September 24th at Capitol Center for the Arts. Come for the gore, stay for the score. Enter to win tickets!*

LOCALS ONLY

  • It’s almost the best day of the week: Free Cash Friday! We’re starting the weekend with a little history. No hiking boots needed for this trail, but keep your eyes peeled where revolutionaries walked for a chance at free cash.

  • Live music, Hispanic artists and $5 admission? Latinx Heritage Night is giving you three good reasons to spend tonight at the MFA.

  • Southie is throwing a block party for the books with two stages of live entertainment, 100+ local vendors and more at Saturday’s street fair.

  • Weekend plans? Eat your way around Allston at this FREE food festival with a beer garden, DJ set and plenty of local bites.

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