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10 events around Boston during Memorial Day Weekend

Here are a few things happening around the city if you aren’t going to Boston Calling.

37,000 American flags on the Boston Common looking back on the Boston skyline.

Don’t forget to see 37,000 flags on the Boston Common this weekend.

Photo by @theiphonepic

It’s nearly Memorial Day weekend and there are a lot of events happening across the city. If you aren’t planning to attend Boston Calling — here are a few things to do instead.

Friday, May 24
Voyagers of the Self Opening Reception | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | UVA’s Arthaus Gallery, 43 N. Beacon St., Allston | Free
King’s Court Comedy | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | PKL | $20
Jewelry Making with Oohjacquelina | 3:30-6 p.m. | Boston Public Market | $15-$60

Saturday, May 25
Let’s Spritz Party | 2-5 p.m. | Charles River Speedway | Free entry
Summer Sipper | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Short Path Distillery | Free entry
Spring Reggae Fest | 7:30 p.m. | Warehouse XI, 11 Sanborn Ct., Somerville | $15-$20

Sunday, May 26
Beats & Brunch | 3-8 p.m. | Nash Bar & Stage | $10-$15
Salute | 3-10 p.m. | 1 City Hall Plaza | $60-$80

Monday, May 27
Open House | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | MFA | Free
Cookie Painting | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Craft Zone Studio, 229 Harvard St., Brookline | $36