TO DO THIS WEEKEND: BOSTON MAY 12-14th, 2023

For a mother, there is no greater gift than spending quality time with her children. This Mother’s Day, why not take her to Somerville’s PorchFest, a free, all-day music festival featuring over 100 bands playing on porches and front yards all over the city. The festival runs from 12pm to 6pm on Saturday, May 14th, and features a wide variety of musical genres, from rock and pop to folk and jazz. There will be food vendors, art vendors, and activities for kids. PorchFest is a great way to enjoy the community and support local musicians. It’s also a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Somerville.

If mom is more interested in culture, there are many great museums and art galleries in Boston that she would love to visit. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is home to a world-renowned collection of art from around the world. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is another must-see for art lovers, with its stunning collection of Italian Renaissance art. And the Museum of Science, Boston, is a great place to take mom if she’s interested in science and technology.

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.
• 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 13

• The Rush Project NY at Magic Room in Norwood (7pm)
• Debo Ray & Her All Star Band at Regent Theatre Arlington in Arlington (8pm)
• Michael Boezi, Miss Bones & Poster Colors, and Captains of Industry at The Square Root in Roslindale (8pm)
• The Buttercups at Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain (9:30pm)

Saturday, May 14

• PorchFest 2023 in Somerville (12pm)
• Cool Down Pop Up in Malden at Kierstead Park (1pm)
• Condition Baker :: The Grimly Pleased :: The Grommets :: The Grubs at Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain (3pm)
• Somerville Porchfest! at Unicorn Sound Cave in Somerville (4pm)
• REKLAMA EP Release w/ Painchain, Evan Greer, Kidaudra in Jamaica Plain (6pm)
• SPRING FEVER! Muck and The Mires, The Chelsea Curve, Sharp Class [UK], Tiger Bomb, DJ Sherman! at The Jungle Community Music Club in Somerville (7pm)
• The Hold Steady + Dinosaur Jr. with special guest Come at Roadrunner in Brighton (7pm)
• Raise Your Hands (Bon Jovi Tribute) at Magic Room in Norwood (7:30pm)
• Acemakers, Zedervan, & Side Hustle at The Square Root in Roslindale (8pm)
• Answerman | Phantom Ocean | Black Hatch | The Endorphins at Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain (8pm)
• Kepi Ghoulie, Brad Marino, The Jacklights at Faces Brewing Co. in Malden (8pm)

Sunday, May 15

• “Randy Credico For President” with Randy Credico at Community Church of Boston (11am)
• The Salted Herrings | Foot Model | The Double Takes | Michael Centerbar & Connor Weathers at Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain (3pm)
• Mother’s day vibe : presented by ILLEMENTAL RECORDS at The Jungle Community Music Club in Somerville (9pm)

**Boston will be mostly sunny this weekend, with highs in the mid-70s to low 80s. There is a slight chance of showers on Friday, but otherwise the weather will be dry. Winds will be from the west on Friday and Saturday, and from the north on Sunday.