Wicked at the Citizens Bank Opera House and Rod Wave at TD Garden are the two biggest tickets on the list, and they sit at opposite ends of Boston’s weekend: one a Broadway spectacle on a Friday night, the other a rap arena show on Sunday. Between them, the Boston Symphony opens Friday afternoon at Symphony Hall with Kent Nagano conducting Mendelssohn.
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- Boston Symphony Orchestra with Kent Nagano
- Wicked at the Citizens Bank Opera House
- Rod Wave at TD Garden
- Jim Gaffigan at the Wang Theater
- To Kill A Mockingbird at the Huntington
- Virtual Riot & Blanke at Royale
- Mike McCarthy at Nick’s Comedy Stop
- Candlelight: Tribute to Adele at Simons Theatre
- Joey Carroll at Nick’s Comedy Stop
- Noah Gundersen at City Winery
Boston Symphony Orchestra with Kent Nagano
Fri, Oct 23, 1:30 PM · Boston Symphony Hall · from $80
The Boston Symphony opens the weekend at Symphony Hall with Kent Nagano on the podium, playing Mendelssohn alongside newer works by Machover and Nante. It is a good afternoon for listeners who want orchestral music in one of the city’s most celebrated rooms.
Wicked at the Citizens Bank Opera House
Fri, Oct 23, 8:00 PM · Citizens Bank Opera House · from $64
Wicked is the long-running Broadway musical that retells the Oz story from the witches’ point of view, with a score that many audiences know by heart. It makes for an easy Friday night out, especially for first-time theatregoers.
Rod Wave at TD Garden
Sun, Oct 25, 8:30 PM · TD Garden · from $86
Rod Wave is one of the best-known rap artists of the moment, with melodic, emotionally direct songs that fill large rooms. Expect a big arena crowd and a set built around his biggest hits.
Jim Gaffigan at the Wang Theater
Fri, Oct 23, 7:30 PM · Wang Theater At The Boch Center · from $60
Jim Gaffigan is one of the most recognisable stand-up comedians in the US, known for observational material delivered with a deadpan, family-friendly style. The Wang is a handsome theatre, and the show suits a relaxed Friday night.
To Kill A Mockingbird at the Huntington
Fri, Oct 23, 7:30 PM · Huntington Theatre at Huntington Avenue Theatre · from $156
Harper Lee’s novel comes to the stage at the Huntington Avenue Theatre, a serious and well-loved story about justice and childhood in the American South. It is a strong choice for anyone who wants a drama rather than a musical this weekend.
Virtual Riot & Blanke at Royale
Fri, Oct 23, 10:00 PM · Royale Boston · from $46
Virtual Riot is a bass and electronic producer with a following in dance music, and this Royale Boston show puts him in a club setting late on Friday. It is a good pick for electronic fans looking for a late night.
Mike McCarthy at Nick’s Comedy Stop
Fri, Oct 23, 7:30 PM · Nick’s Comedy Stop · from $40
Nick’s Comedy Stop is one of Boston’s best-known stand-up rooms, and this Friday set offers a more intimate contrast to the bigger comedy nights. It suits anyone who likes a close view of the performer.
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele at Simons Theatre
Sat, Oct 24, 7:00 PM · Simons Theatre · from $63
Candlelight shows pair a live ensemble with a tribute to Adele’s catalogue, held in a candlelit room at the Simons Theatre. It is a gentle, romantic option for Saturday evening.
Joey Carroll at Nick’s Comedy Stop
Sat, Oct 24, 7:30 PM · Nick’s Comedy Stop · from $40
Joey Carroll performs at Nick’s Comedy Stop on Saturday, offering a second stand-up night at the same room. It is a good option for comedy fans who want an evening of live laughs.
Noah Gundersen at City Winery
Sun, Oct 25, 7:30 PM · City Winery – Boston · from $55
Noah Gundersen is a singer-songwriter with an intimate, guitar-led style, performing at City Winery on Sunday evening. The room suits listeners who prefer close, acoustic sets.
Check dates and times before you go, and book early for Wicked and Rod Wave, which are likely to sell out.
