Ride swan boats in the Boston Public Garden
Monday April 19 – Thursday Sept. 1, hours vary ; Boston Public Garden, 4 Charles St., Boston
Take in Boston’s spring scenery on a swan boat ride in the Boston Public Garden. The ride takes you through the Boston Public Garden Lagoon and lasts approximately 15 minutes. The boat seats a minimum of 10-12 passengers at a time and advanced reservations for groups of more than 20 are available for purchase online. Ticket prices vary by age at the boat dock.
Magdalena Bay “Imaginal Mystery Tour” at the House of Blues
Tuesday April 29, 7 p.m.; House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston
Head to the House of Blues this Tuesday to see synth pop duo Magdalena Bay perform their latest album, “Imaginal Disk” on the “Imaginal Mystery Tour.” The show, which begins at 8 p.m., will open with dream-pop, LA-based musician, Sam Austins. Ticket prices range between $40-170.
Attend “Mean Girls” at the Emerson Colonial Theatre
Tuesday April 29 – May 4, showtimes vary; Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston
Attend Emerson Colonial Theatre’s showing of the cult-classic movie-turned-musical, “Mean Girls.” Written by SNL star Tina Fey, the show follows the naive, previously homeschooled Cady Heron as she navigates the ins and outs of public high school. The show runs for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission. Ticket prices range between $60-150.
“Free First Thursday” at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Thursday, May 1, 3-9 p.m.; Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way, Boston
Experience free admission to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum this Thursday, and every first Thursday of the month. Sample music, food and drinks while exploring the museum’s most recent courtyard display. While tickets aren’t required, advanced registration is encouraged for free timed entry tickets.
Support student artists at the “Harvard Arts Festival”
Thursday May 1- Sunday May 4, 2-8 p.m.; Harvard Yard, 2 Kirkland St., Cambridge
Support student performers at Harvard’s annual “Harvard Arts Festival.” The campus-wide celebration, produced by the Office for the Arts of Harvard showcases the works of Harvard students, staff, alum and faculty. According to the Harvard College website, the festival, “draws 5,000+ audience members who are entertained, delighted, and inspired by the many art forms on display on outdoor and indoor stages.” Ticket prices vary based on performance.
