Wicked opens the Citizens Bank Opera House on Friday at eight, while a few blocks away Boston Symphony Orchestra takes Symphony Hall through Haydn’s Creation on the same evening. That split between a Broadway hit and a choral-orchestral oratorio sets the tone for a weekend that runs from Fenway’s MGM Music Hall to small comedy rooms like Laugh Boston.
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- Wicked at the Citizens Bank Opera House
- Boston Symphony Orchestra: Creation
- Blue October at House of Blues
- Punch Brothers at the Shubert Theatre
- Strawberry Guy at Paradise Rock Club
- Mountain Grass Unit at Royale
- Hadestown at the Emerson Colonial Theatre
- Dark Star Orchestra at the Orpheum
- BoDeans at City Winery
- Madeon at Big Night Live
Wicked at the Citizens Bank Opera House
Fri, Nov 13, 8:00 PM · Citizens Bank Opera House · from $58
The long-running Broadway musical retells the story of Elphaba and Glinda before Oz. It is a reliable big-stage night out, with sweeping sets and a crowd-pleasing score.
Boston Symphony Orchestra: Creation
Fri, Nov 13, 7:30 PM · Boston Symphony Hall · from $67
The BSO performs Haydn’s oratorio The Creation at Symphony Hall, one of the city’s most storied rooms for orchestral music. It suits anyone who wants a classical evening with a strong acoustic setting.
Blue October at House of Blues
Fri, Nov 13, 8:00 PM · Citizens House Of Blues – Boston · from $40
The Houston alternative rock band brings its emotive, guitar-driven catalogue to the Boston House of Blues on Friday. Expect a loud, intimate-feeling show in a room built for this kind of set.
Punch Brothers at the Shubert Theatre
Fri, Nov 13, 8:00 PM · Shubert Theatre At The Boch Center · from $87
Punch Brothers blend bluegrass, chamber music and progressive folk in a sound that is hard to pin to one genre. The seated Shubert Theatre gives their intricate playing room to breathe.
Strawberry Guy at Paradise Rock Club
Sun, Nov 15, 7:00 PM · Paradise Rock Club Presented by Citizens · from $34
Paradise Rock Club is one of Boston’s best-known venues for indie and alternative acts, and this Sunday show offers a chance to catch a rising name up close. Arrive early for a good spot near the stage.
Mountain Grass Unit at Royale
Sun, Nov 15, 8:00 PM · Royale Boston · from $42
A bluegrass show on Sunday evening at Royale gives the weekend a roots-music close. The band’s acoustic style is well suited to a listening crowd.
Hadestown at the Emerson Colonial Theatre
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00 PM · Emerson Colonial Theatre · from $371
Anaïs Mitchell’s folk-tinged retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice has won Tony awards and draws on New Orleans jazz and blues. The Saturday matinee is a good fit for a daytime theatre trip.
Dark Star Orchestra at the Orpheum
Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 PM · Orpheum Theatre – Boston · from $39
Dark Star Orchestra recreates the sound of Grateful Dead concerts, note for note, with a multi-hour set. The Orpheum’s historic room suits a long night of jam-band favourites.
BoDeans at City Winery
Sat, Nov 14, 7:30 PM · City Winery – Boston · from $75
The Wisconsin roots-rock band has been a fixture of American radio since the 1980s, with a sound built on close harmonies and warm guitars. City Winery’s intimate room suits a Saturday night of familiar songs.
Madeon at Big Night Live
Fri, Nov 13, 10:30 PM · Big Night Live · from $59
French electronic producer Madeon is known for melodic, high-energy dance tracks and a theatrical live show. Big Night Live’s late start makes this a proper Friday club night.
Several of these shows are small rooms, so check dates and book early for Wicked and the BSO, which tend to sell fastest.
