The stage during Luis Miguel’s show at the TD Garden in late 2023. | Photo via BOStoday staff
Boston’s concert scene has been a 10 out of 10 so far this year, but this month, the city will kick it up a few notches. Here are 30+ concerts we’re looking forward to in April.
A. Small shows — under 1,000 attendees B. Midsized shows — around 5,000 guests C. Large shows — crowds of 10,000+ people D. I seldom/ never go to concerts
Jane Kamensky | Monday, April 1 | 6 p.m. | Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge | $0-$38 | The author discusses her book “Candida Royalle and the Sexual Revolution,” a biography addressing feminism and the sex industry.
Adam Ant | Monday, April 1 | 8 p.m. | Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston | Prices vary | The British new wave singer performs the “ANTMUSIC 2024" tour with The English Beat.
Tuesday, April 2
Dope Labs Unplugged | Tuesday, April 2 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston | Free | Hosts Titi + Zakiya put pop culture trends under a microscope and explain them with science.
“Without You” | Tuesday, April 2-Sunday, April 14 | Times vary | Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St., Boston | $60-$80 | It’s opening night for Anthony Rapp’s musical about his story as a 22-year-old barista in 1994 who lands a role in “Rent.”
Wednesday, April 3
Choreo Lab | Wednesday, April 3-Wednesday, April 24 | 7-9 p.m. | Vivid Oblivion, 288 Norfolk St., 2A, Cambridge | Free | This all-skill-levels community workshop uses movement to spark inspiration and creativity.
Reality Gays: The “If You Can Dream It...” Tour | Wednesday, April 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville | $35-$67 | Podcast hosts and TV lovers Jake Anthony and Matt Marr share their commentary and recap reality shows.
City of Boston officials celebrated the opening of the redeveloped Boston EMS Training Center in West Roxbury — a project that added two new bay ambulance stations. The new facility aims to provide a space that develops new EMTs and paramedics while improving emergency response times.
Transit
MBTA has announced closures and detours that will impact commuters this month. The Blue Line has the greatest number of expected service suspensions, including: between Bowdoin and Orient Heights stations, April 9-11; between Maverick and Wonderland, April 17-19; between Airport and Wonderland, April 20-28.
Sports
The Legislature has set a public hearing at the State House tomorrow from 2 to 5 p.m., to discuss plans to build a professional soccer stadium in Everett at a 43-acre site along the Mystic River. The proposed venue would serve as a home for the New England Revolution, allowing them to move from Gillette Stadium. (Boston Globe)
Seasonal
Hanging nasturtiums are blossoming at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The flowers have grown from seeds planted last June, but blooms typically last about three weeks. The vines are expected to be on display above the courtyard through Sunday, April 14 and are included with admission.
Coming Soon
A double serving of ramen restaurants is coming to the Greater Boston area. Kyruramen, a New York-founded restaurant specializing in the Japanese dish, plans to open two locations. One is slated to open in Brookline, while another is expected in Winchester. (Boston Restaurant Talk)
Featured
Boston Public Market is being served with an honor — USA TODAY 10Best nominated it as “Best Public Market” in the nation. The publication recognized the downtown marketplace for its fresh, local flavors and variety of ~30 vendors. Help it win the title: voting is open through Monday, April 15.
Today Is
April Fool’s Day, but don’t worry, we’re not going to prank you by saying the word wicked is banned or Ben Affleck converted to a Yankees fan. However, we might have fallen for these fake stories in the past. Check out local April Fool’s Day pranks, created by BOStoday readers.
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The Buy
The Song of Everything Book to celebrate National Poetry Month. This poetic journey takes an adventure through South Carolina’s State Parks.
Canton native Bill Burr has popped up in another project. He will be featured in “Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story,” Jerry Seinfeld’s directorial debut coming to Netflix on Friday, May 3. I think I will celebrate by watching it and snacking on Frosted Boston Creme Donut Pop-Tarts, because apparently that’s a thing now.
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