TO DO THIS WEEKEND: BOSTON MAY 5-7th, 2023

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The battle took place in the city of Puebla, Mexico, and resulted in a decisive victory for the Mexican forces, who were outnumbered by the French. The victory at Puebla was a morale boost for the Mexican people and helped to inspire their continued resistance to the French occupation.

Cinco de Mayo isn’t a major holiday in Mexico, but it is celebrated in the United States and other countries. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is often seen as a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. It is a time to enjoy Mexican food, music, and dance.

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.
• 8PM ET NonVisual Radio is a radio program that features interviews with Legends in the Arts. This Week: 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, May 5-7, 2023

Friday, May 5

• WOMEN IN RESISTANCE/MUJERES EN LA RESISTENCIA the past to the present / pasado al presen at Cambridge Senior Center (6:30 PM)
• The Family Township w/ Special Guests Stars Like Ours at The Burren (7 PM)
• Humbug :: Viruette :: On Regret :: Why Try? at The Jungle Community Music Club (7 PM)
• Magic Room Presents Southbound Renegade (A Southern Rock Show) at Magic Room (7 PM)
• RNB3 Returns, With Vanessa Wilson and JayO Wharton at The Square Root (8:30 PM)
• Rolling Stones tribute, 19th Nervous Breakdown at the Jetty in Marshfield MA at The Jetty – Marshfield (9 PM)
• Milque :: City Of Four :: Catman at Midway Cafe (9:30 PM)

Saturday, May 6

• Bike Parade for Climate Resilience at Jackson Square (MBTA station) (10 AM)
• Strange Maynard Independent Film Festival 2023 at Fine Arts Theatre Place (12 PM)
• Somerville Open Studios 2023! at Somerville Open Studios (all day)
• SOS 2023 at Horse House Studios at 2 Westwood Road Somerville MA 02143 (all day)
• Erin Harpe’s Country Blues Duo at 175 Rivers Edge Drive,Medford,02155,US (1 PM)
• PLEDGE PINS, MARIE CAROLL, NOISE PRINCE, JARSCH (1 PM)
• Round Trip :: The Nobodies :: Colin Silva Band :: Yellow at Midway Cafe (3 PM)
• Randy Black & The Heathcroppers at The Plough And Stars (4 PM)
• Robin Lane Full Band, Back @ The Burren May 6 (7 PM)
• We Broke The Weather :: Free Rock :: The Cosmic Vultures :: Renee Maskin at The Jungle Community Music Club (7 PM)
• Magic Room Presents American Who (A Tribute to The Who) at Magic Room (7 PM)
• Cathedral Ceilings | Hilken Mancini Band | Lupo Citta at Midway Cafe (8 PM)
• Best Bits: Stand-up Comedy at Bit Bar, Salem [SAT. 5/6] at Bit Bar Salem (8:30 PM)
• The Electric Aces / The New Noise / The Melted Chapstixs / Spectacle at The Square Root (10 PM)

Sunday, May 7

• SoWa Sunday Open Market at 500 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118-2408, United States (11 AM)
• Martin / Morell / Fredette with Richard Crowe + Sarina Tirabassi at Midway Cafe (3 PM)
• Melancholy Circus // Dust Prophet // The Under at The Jungle Community Music Club (5 PM)
• 1st Sundays Bars Over Bars at The Jungle Community Music Club (8:30 PM)

**The weather this weekend is expected to be partly cloudy, with temps mid-60s to 70.