Events Calendar

  • Street Stage @ Villa Victoria

    O'Day Playground 75 West Newton Street, Boston, United States

    Street Stage at Villa Victoria in partnership with Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA)  When: Thursday, June 4, 4:30PM-5:30PM  Rain date: Thursday, June 11, 4:30PM-5:30PM  Where: O’Day Playground, 75 West Newton Street, Boston, MA 02118  FREE – Register for event reminders and weather alerts!   Register for Updates   Celebrate 5 years of Street Stage in the heart of Boston’s Latino community as Boston Lyric Opera and Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA) team up for an evening of music, community-building, and cultural celebration. Enjoy an open-air concert featuring captivating Spanish-language songs paired with readings and performances by Villa Victoria community members. Want to make an evening of it? The surrounding park in the historic South End includes a playground, picnic areas, basketball courts, and the magnificent architecture of IBA's newly opened La CASA, the Center for Arts, Self-determination, and Activism.  FEATURED BLO PERFORMERS  Isis Bermúdez Rivera, soprano  David Rivera Bozón, tenor  [...]

  • She Was There: Film Screening & Panel Discussion

    The West End Museum 150 Staniford Street, Suite 7, Boston, United States

    Inspired by the profound words of the spiritual “Were You There?” this two-day event brings together film, music, and dialogue to illuminate the often-overlooked stories of Black revolutionary women throughout history. Day One: Film Screening & Panel Discussion Free with RSVP • Capacity limited to 75 Curated by the Roxbury International Film Festival, this program connects two extraordinary women across centuries: Elizabeth Freeman (Mumbet), who bravely sued for—and won—her freedom in 1781, helping to end slavery in Massachusetts. Fannie Lou Hamer, a force of the Civil Rights Movement whose moral courage reshaped voting rights advocacy in the 1960s. Following [...]

  • She Was There: Concert

    Museum of African American History 46 Joy Street, Boston, United States

    Inspired by the profound words of the spiritual “Were You There?” this two-day event brings together film, music, and dialogue to illuminate the often-overlooked stories of Black revolutionary women throughout history. Day Two: Concert & Reception Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 3:00 PM Museum of African American History, African Meeting House Free with RSVP • Capacity limited to 175 Experience a powerful musical tribute bringing together artists from Boston Lyric Opera and Castle of Our Skins. Through opera, spirituals, new works, and spoken testimony, this concert uplifts the lives of Black women whose leadership shaped American history—honoring both well-documented [...]

  • Street Stage @ Piers Park

    Piers Park 95 Marginal St, Boston, United States

    Street Stage at Piers Park  in partnership with Boston Harbor Now    When: Saturday, July 18, 6:00PM-7:00PM   Rain date: Saturday, July 25, 6:00PM-7:00PM   Where: Piers Park, 95 Marginal St, Boston, MA 02128   FREE – Register for event reminders and weather alerts!   REGISTER FOR UPDATES   Boston Lyric Opera's Street Stage returns to East Boston with a free all-ages concert during Eastie Week 2026. Experience performances in an oceanside amphitheater surrounded by stunning views of Boston Harbor. Want to stay for the day? Enjoy cultural and recreational activities nearby, from free sailing and kayaking at the Piers Park Sailing Center to the Institute of Contemporary Art’s annual Block Party!  Learn more [...]

  • Street Stage @ The Greenway

    Rose Kennedy Greenway High St &, Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA, United States

    Street Stage at Rose Kennedy Greenway  When: Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM   Rain date: Wednesday, July 22, 6:30PM-7:30PM   Where: Rowes Wharf Plaza, Intersection of Atlantic Ave & High Street, Boston 02110  FREE – Register for event reminders and weather alerts!   REGISTER FOR UPDATES   Boston’s beloved downtown park becomes an open-air opera house as BLO’s Street Stage returns to the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Enjoy a memorable summer evening of enchanting arias showcasing fan-favorite repertoire. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to picnic on the grass, or stroll by for a song while enjoying Boston’s vibrant waterfront.    Learn more about the Rose Kennedy Greenway: https://www.rosekennedygreenway.org/   This [...]

  • Street Stage @ Moakley Park

    Moakley Picnic Park Area by Saunders Stadium 450 Old Colony Avenue, Boston, United States

    Street Stage at Moakley Park Summer Nights  presented in partnership with Boston Harbor Now  When: Wednesday, July 29, 5:30-7:30 PM  Rain date: Wednesday, August 26, 5:30-7:30 PM  Where: Moakley Park Picnic Area, 450 Old Colony Avenue, Boston, MA 02127  FREE – Register for event reminders and weather alerts!     REGISTER FOR UPDATES   Boston Lyric Opera’s Street Stage returns to South Boston for a night of music, community-building, and fun! BLO’s virtuosic musicians will serenade audiences in Boston’s largest waterfront park with a delightful concert program featuring fan-favorite repertoire. There will be dinner, yard games, and family-friendly art activities provided by Boston Harbor Now. Enjoy nearby playgrounds, take a stroll to the ocean, or meet neighbors from the [...]

  • Street Stage @ Curtis Hall

    Curtis Hall 20 South Street, Jamaica Plain, United States

    Street Stage at Curtis Hall  In partnership with BCYF When: Thursday, July 30, 6:30-7:30PM Rain date: Thursday, August 6, 6:30-7:30PM Where: Curtis Hall Front Lawn, 20 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 FREE – Register for event reminders and weather alerts!     REGISTER FOR UPDATES   BLO's Street Stage returns to Jamaica Plain this summer, pairing a free all-ages concert with a treasured neighborhood community event. Enjoy virtuosic singing in front of Curtis Hall’s landmark facade, nestled between the Jamaica Plain branch of the Boston Public Library and the historic Loring Greenough House. Come early to enjoy food trucks, a beer garden, and community fun at Thursdays on the Lawn, then stay for [...]

  • Street Stage @ Charlestown Navy Yard

    Commandant’s House Lawn, Charlestown Navy Yard 23 2nd Ave, Boston, United States

    Street Stage at Charlestown Navy Yard presented in partnership with National Parks of Boston When: Saturday August 15, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Rain Date: Sunday August 16, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Where: Commandant’s House Lawn, Charlestown Navy Yard  23 2nd Ave, Boston, MA 02129   FREE – Register for event reminders and weather alerts!     REGISTER FOR UPDATES   Join Boston Lyric Opera at the historic Charlestown Navy Yard for a memorable afternoon of music, maritime history, and stunning Boston Harbor views. From the lawn of the 1805 Commandant’s house, BLO's musicians will perform an open-air concert of fan-favorite opera and musical theater repertoire, all in sight of the U.S.S. Constitution and the U.S.S. Cassin Young. Experience songs from across centuries as we celebrate the founding of the Charlestown Navy Yard, with special events happening [...]

  • Concert in the Courtyard

    Boston Public Library Central Branch Copley Square, Boston, MA, United States

    Boston Public Library Concert in the Courtyard  Friday, August 28, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm  Boston Public Library Central Branch – McKim Building Courtyard  700 Boylston Street  Boston, MA 02116  FREE LEARN MORE   Boston Lyric Opera closes out the Boston Public Library’s 2026 Concert in the Courtyard series with a dynamic staged concert in an iconic Boston location. Bring your lunch and settle by the fountain or at cafe tables to enjoy performances featuring BLO’s Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artists. Enjoy sneak peeks into BLO's 2026/27 Season as well as fan favorite repertoire you know and love.   [...]

  • Street Stage @ Titus Sparrow Park

    Titus Sparrow Park 75 West Rutland Square, Boston, United States

    Street Stage at Titus Sparrow Park  in partnership with The Friends of Titus Sparrow Park and The Southwest Corridor Park Conservancy   When: Sunday, September 13, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM   Rain date: Saturday, October 31, 4:00PM-5:00PM   Where: Titus Sparrow Park, 75 West Rutland Square Boston, MA 02118  FREE – Register for event reminders and weather alerts!   REGISTER FOR UPDATES Celebrate the start of fall with friends, neighbors, and music as BLO’s Street Stage rolls into Boston’s South End. This delightful concert program showcases everything from opera classics to musical theatre, all performed by extraordinary professional musicians. Enjoy gorgeous views of Boston from the scenic amphitheater lawn, explore the newly renovated playgrounds and basketball courts, and admire the historic architecture and gardens surrounding this treasured urban [...]