TO DO THIS WEEKEND: BOSTON April 28-30, 2023

Boston is abuzz with activity this weekend, with a variety of events to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a night out on the town, an outside day of fun, or a chance to learn something new, you’re sure to find something to your liking.

On Friday night, the Town & The City Festival kicks off in Lowell. This two-day festival features a lineup of indie rock bands, as well as food, drinks, and vendors. On Saturday, the 2nd Annual Boston Hot Sauce Festival takes over Charles River Speedway. This event features a variety of hot sauces from around the world, as well as food, drinks, and live music.

For those looking for something a little more low-key, there are plenty of options as well. On Saturday afternoon, N.K. Jemisin, the Hugo Award-winning author of the Broken Earth trilogy, will be in conversation with Jenny Bonnevier and Mark Soderstrom at the Shelter & Solidarity event. And on Sunday, the Plymouth Punk Rock Market will be held at Mayflower Brewing Company. This market features a variety of punk rock-themed vendors, as well as live music.

No matter what you’re in the mood for, you’re sure to find something to do this weekend. So get out there and explore it all!

Friday Night on Activate Radio

News, Ecological Reality, Interviews with Legends in the Arts, Civil Rights Yesterday and Today: Order a pizza and settle-in! Activate Radio is committed to diversity and the voices of the marginalized. If you’re looking for a unique and diverse radio experience, check out Activate Radio! You can listen wherever you are, online at activatemedia.org.

• 6PM ET: Democracy Now! is an independent, global news hour that broadcasts daily on over 1,400 other radio stations and websites in the United States and around the world. The show is hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan González, and it features a mix of news, interviews, and analysis.
• 7PM ET Radio Ecoshock is a weekly radio program that examines the environmental impact of human activity. The show is hosted by Alex Smith, and it features interviews with experts on a variety of environmental topics. This Week– Nomad Century & Bad Banks.
• 8PM ET NonVisual Radio is a radio program that features interviews with Legends in the Arts. Tonight: Joe Viglione Interviews Charles F Rosenay (writer) The Book of Top 10 Beatles Lists.
• 9PM ET The Big Picture is a weekly radio program that explores the big ideas that are shaping our world. The show is hosted by Melvin Syrie, Jr., and it features interviews and discussions on a variety of topics, including politics, economics, culture, and civil rights. The Big Picture is known for its thought-provoking analysis of current events, and it has been praised for its ability to help listeners make sense of the complex world we live in.

Events happening in Boston this Weekend, April 14-16, 2023

Friday, April 28

• The Town & The City Festival kicks off in Lowell. This two-day festival features a lineup of indie rock bands, as well as food, drinks, and vendors.
• TREE, Drained, The McGunks, and Lenny Lashley’s Gang Of One perform at Alchemy in Providence.
• Corin Ashley Trio performs at Village Social Club in Brookline.
• The Cabot’s Big Night takes place at The Cabot in Beverly.
• Creedence tribute, “Kelly & the Poor Boys” performs at the 133 Club in East Providence.

Saturday, April 29

• The 2nd Annual Boston Hot Sauce Festival takes over Charles River Speedway. This event features a variety of hot sauces from around the world, as well as food, drinks, and live music.
• N.K. Jemisin: Jenny Bonnevier & Mark Soderstrom in Conversation About Dystopian Movements takes place at Shelter & Solidarity in Boston.
• Pena at the Community Church of Boston.
• Tad Overbaugh & the Late Arrivals, Modern Day Idols, and Glowbox perform at The Square Root in Roslindale.
• Plymouth Punk Rock Market is held at Mayflower Brewing Company in Plymouth.

Sunday, April 30

• • Gorilla Biscuits perform at The Met in Pawtucket.
  • Gx42 :: Samposium :: Mixed Generations takes place at Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain.

Monday, May 1

• • May Day 2023 – Boston Common takes place at Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common.
  • Dump the bosses! May Day campfire singalong takes place at the Boston Public Library’s Copley Square branch.

**The weather this weekend is expected to be mostly rainy, with temps mid-50s.