TO DO THIS WEEKEND: BOSTON April 14-16, 2023

Suddenly Summer! Warm weather has arrived! Enjoy! It looks like things are going to cool off over the weekend, and there is a possibility of rain on Sunday. Huge Block Party on Saturday, downtown on State Street. Boston’s newest, and first Black-Owned Cannabis Dispensary downtown is throwing a Huge Party with Live Music and Food Trucks at Apex Noire: 150 State Street, Boston Ma 02109. The Rumble is going on over at the Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub. May Day Boston 2023 is only a couple weeks away!

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 Pacifica Radio, WBAI in New York City, and 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. Tonight – Climate: A Big Change Emerges Down Under.
• 8PM ET NonVisual Radio is a radio program that features interviews with Legends in the Arts. Tonight: Joe Viglione Interviews Jim Babjak (guitar) of The Smithereens.
• 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

Protests, Clothing Swaps, a Vegan Market, Comedians, and Concerts! Many opportunities to get your rock, pop, r&b, dance and even metal fix on this weekend. So get out there and explore all that Boston has to offer!

FRIDAY

Today, April 13, 2023

• 10 AM: Rally Against Hate! at 141 Humphrey st Swampscott ma · Swampscott. This event is organized by the Boston May Day Coalition.
• 7 PM: A night of Rock and Pop! at Sally O’Brien’s · Somerville. This event will feature performances by several local rock and pop bands.
• 8 PM: Ruckus at the Root at The Square Root · Roslindale. This event will feature a night of live music, dancing, and more.
• 8 PM: Parts Per Million, Kid Disaster, The Chelsea Curve , Luxury Deathtrap + RUMBLE NIGHT FIVE at Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub · Cambridge. This event is part of the Rumble series and will feature performances by several local bands.
• 8 PM: Kingshot // Happy Little Clouds // Galaxy Cake // American Ocelot at The Jungle Community Music Club · Somerville. This event will feature a night of live music by several local bands.
• 8 PM: Radio Compass, Starlings, Noble Dust. $10 at Faces Brewing Co. · Malden. This event will feature a night of live music by several local bands.

SATURDAY

Tomorrow, April 14, 2023

• 11 AM: The Vegan Market at Old Town Hall Salem · Salem. This market will feature a variety of vegan food, products, and more.
• 12 PM: Apex Noire Grand Opening Block Party featuring Vincent King Live, Lisa Bello, DJ Bruno and REAL P! at Apex Noire · Boston. This event will feature live music, food, drinks, and more.
• 12 PM: Boston DSA Ecosocialism WG Strategy Meeting at Beacon Hill Friends House · Boston. This meeting is open to all members of the Boston Democratic Socialists of America who are interested in discussing ecosocialism.
• 3 PM: Eastie Exchange: Clothing Swap / Language Exchange / Stand-up Comedy Show at 300 E Eagle St, East Boston, MA 02128-2571, United States · East Boston. This event will feature a clothing swap, language exchange, stand-up comedy show, and more.
• 3 PM: Shuriken / LoboHombre / Pint Killers / Color Killer at Midway Cafe · Jamaica Plain. This event will feature a night of live music by several local bands.
• 7 PM: Harris Returns! With Sidewalk Driver, Stars Like Ours, Aaron and the Lord at Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre · Somerville. This event will feature a night of live music by several local bands.
• 8 PM: The Monkees Celebrated by Micky Dolenz at The Cabot · Beverly. This event will feature a performance by Micky Dolenz, who was a member of the Monkees.
• 8 PM: Phriends of Phil Performs Phish and Grateful Dead at The Bull Run · Shirley. This event will feature a performance by Phriends of Phil, a band that performs the music of Phish and Grateful Dead.
• 8 PM: Donaher, Michael Kane & The Morning Afters, Devil Love, Wildcat Slim + RUMBLE NIGHT SIX at Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub · Cambridge. This event is part of the Rumble series and will feature performances by several local bands.
• 8 PM: Dog Hotel, Halogens, Sucker Punch. $12 at Faces Brewing Co. · Malden. This event will feature a night of live music by several local bands.
• 8 PM: RED ON RED release show for COLD EXPECTATIONS w/HAMMERED SAINT & BUTTERKNIFE at THE SQUARE ROOT 4/15 at The Square Root · Roslindale. This event will feature a live music performance by Cold Expectations, as well as performances by Hammered Saint and Butterknife.

SUNDAY

Sunday, April 16, 2023

• 2 PM: Johnny Peers & The Muttville Comix… The Personality-Plus Dogs at Regent Theatre Arlington · Arlington. This event will feature a performance by Johnny Peers & The Muttville Comix, a band that features dogs who can play musical instruments.
• 3 PM: How We Burn :: WLKRS :: Jamie & The Guarded Heart :: Randy Black & the Heathcroppers at Midway Cafe · Jamaica Plain. This event will feature a night of live music by several local bands.