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Events in Back BaySunday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Jan. 31 · checked by a person, sorted by start time

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Grouped by day, in start-time order. Multi-day runs appear on each day they play; exhibitions and markets sit in the “ongoing” row under each day.
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Tuesday, Nov. 102 events · mostly sunny, 55 degrees

  1. to 9:00 pm
    Dress for Success Boston 25th Anniversary Gala
    Mandarin Oriental, Boston, 776 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    Ticketseventbrite.com
  2. Berklee Latin Music Studies Concert
    Red Room at Cafe 939, 939 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    Free

Thursday, Nov. 123 events · mostly sunny, 52 degrees

  1. to 4:15 pm
    Art Afternoon for Kids at the Central Library
    Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    See listingbpl.bibliocommons.com
  2. to 6:00 pm
    Author Talk: Lauren Klein and Tanvi Sharma on Data by Design
    Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston St, Back Bay
    Free
  3. 41st Annual Fall Together Concert at Berklee
    David Friend Recital Hall, 921 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    Free

Saturday, Nov. 142 events · 1 ongoing · chance light rain, 49 degrees

  1. to 4:15 pm
    Science Exploration with MIT at the Central Library
    Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    See listingbpl.bibliocommons.com
  2. The Canadian Arabic Orchestra: Nightingale
    Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave, Back Bay
    Ticketsberklee.edu
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Sunday, Nov. 151 event · 1 ongoing

  1. to 4:00 pm
    All Ages Story Time at the Central Library
    Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    See listingbpl.bibliocommons.com
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Tuesday, Nov. 172 events · 1 ongoing

  1. to 4:30 pm
    Hubbub Bowl Games with the Tomaquag Museum
    Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    See listingbpl.bibliocommons.com
  2. Berklee Singers Night: Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
    Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave, Back Bay
    Ticketsberklee.edu
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Wednesday, Nov. 181 event · 1 ongoing

  1. Berklee Jazz Composers' Workshop Concert
    David Friend Recital Hall, 921 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    Free
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Thursday, Nov. 193 events · 1 ongoing

  1. to 8:00 pm
    Vino Days Wine Around at Eataly Boston
    Eataly Boston, 800 Boylston St, Back Bay
    $33.15
  2. Berklee Concert Choir
    David Friend Recital Hall, 921 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    Free
  3. Ticketsberklee.edu
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Friday, Nov. 203 events · 1 ongoing

  1. Berklee Global Jazz Institute Big Band Fall Concert
    David Friend Recital Hall, 921 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    Free
  2. Charles Haynes and the Tabernacle
    Red Room at Cafe 939, 939 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    Free
  3. Pooh: La Nostra Storia North America Tour 2026
    Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave, Back Bay
    Ticketsberklee.edu
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Saturday, Nov. 213 events · 1 ongoing

  1. to 2:00 pm
    Fixit Clinic at the Central Library
    Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    Free
  2. Bright Futures Grand Drawing Gala
    Fairmont Copley Plaza, 138 St. James Ave, Back Bay
    Ticketsbgcdorchester.org
  3. Coltrane 100: Both Directions at Once
    Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave, Back Bay
    Ticketsberklee.edu
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Sunday, Nov. 221 event · 1 ongoing

  1. to 3:00 pm
    Boston Drag Brunch with Mizery at Club Cafe
    Club Cafe (Moonshine Room), 209 Columbus Ave, Back Bay
    $27.25
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Tuesday, Nov. 241 event · 1 ongoing

  1. to 11:00 am
    Historic Library Tour at the Central Library
    Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    See listingbpl.bibliocommons.com
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Friday, Nov. 271 event · 1 ongoing

  1. to 4:15 pm
    LEGO Club (Ages 3-12) at the Central Library
    Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    See listingbpl.bibliocommons.com
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Monday, Nov. 301 event · 1 ongoing

  1. to 6:00 pm
    Copley Square Tree Lighting
    Copley Square, 560 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    Free
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Wednesday, Dec. 22 events · 1 ongoing

  1. to 7:30 pm
    Intro to Nonprofits with Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
    Boston Public Library, Brighton Branch, 40 Academy Hill Rd, Back Bay
    Free
  2. to 10:00 pm
    Tech Networking Event by Startup Valley
    Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar, 116 Huntington Avenue, Back Bay
    See listingeventbrite.com
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Thursday, Dec. 32 events · 1 ongoing

  1. opens today, through Dec. 4
    Berklee Singers Showcase: Forever Whitney Houston
    Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave, Back Bay
    Ticketsberklee.edu
  2. Lighting of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall
    Commonwealth Avenue Mall, 15 Commonwealth Avenue, Back Bay
    Free
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Friday, Dec. 42 events · 1 ongoing

  1. to 3:00 pm
    BABCNE 38th Annual Christmas Luncheon
    Harvard Club of Boston, 374 Commonwealth Avenue, Back Bay
    Ticketseventbrite.com
  2. closing night
    Berklee Singers Showcase: Forever Whitney Houston
    Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave, Back Bay
    Ticketsberklee.edu
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Saturday, Dec. 51 event · 1 ongoing

  1. to 3:00 pm
    Author Talk: Paul Lewis on How "The Raven" Became America's Most Famous Poem
    Boston Public Library, Brighton Branch, 40 Academy Hill Rd, Back Bay
    Free
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Sunday, Dec. 61 event · 1 ongoing

  1. to 9:00 pm
    Poetry Open Mic at Trident Booksellers
    Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury Street, Back Bay
    See listingtridentbookscafe.com
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Monday, Dec. 72 events · 1 ongoing

  1. Berklee Percussion and Marimba Ensembles
    David Friend Recital Hall, 921 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    Free
  2. to 4:00 pm
    Google Drive Made Easy: Store, Organize & Share Your Files
    Boston Public Library, Brighton Branch, 40 Academy Hill Rd, Back Bay
    Free
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Tuesday, Dec. 84 events · 1 ongoing

  1. to 7:30 pm
    Author Talk: Steven Levitsky on How Democracies Die
    Boston Public Library, Brighton Branch, 40 Academy Hill Rd, Back Bay
    Free
  2. to 9:00 pm
    The Writer's Room at Trident Booksellers
    Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury Street, Back Bay
    See listingtridentbookscafe.com
  3. Berklee Advanced Vocal Jazz Ensemble
    David Friend Recital Hall, 921 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    Free
  4. Holiday Spectacular: Nutcracker Suite with Diamond Cut Big Band
    Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave, Back Bay
    See listingberklee.edu
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Saturday, Dec. 121 event · 1 ongoing

  1. The 8-Bit Big Band: The Great Video Game Songbook
    Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave, Back Bay
    Ticketsberklee.edu
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Sunday, Dec. 131 event · 1 ongoing

  1. FORMIDABLE! Aznavour: The Story of a Legend
    Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave, Back Bay
    Ticketsberklee.edu
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Friday, Dec. 181 event · 1 ongoing

  1. Pink Martini All-Stars: A Season of Stars
    Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave, Back Bay
    Ticketsberklee.edu
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Sunday, Dec. 271 event · 1 ongoing

  1. to 3:00 pm
    Boston Drag Brunch with Mizery at Club Cafe
    Club Cafe (Moonshine Room), 209 Columbus Ave, Back Bay
    $27.25
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Thursday, Dec. 311 event · 1 ongoing

  1. opens today, through Jan. 1
    First Night Boston 2027
    Copley Square & Boston Common, Back Bay
    Free
Also on this day: 1 exhibition, run or market

Friday, Jan. 11 event

  1. last day
    First Night Boston 2027
    Copley Square & Boston Common, Back Bay
    Free

Wednesday, Jan. 61 event

  1. to 10:00 pm
    Tech & Business Networking Boston
    Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar, 116 Huntington Avenue, Back Bay
    See listingeventbrite.com

Wednesday, Jan. 201 event

  1. to 3:30 pm
    The Point of View Book Discussion Group: The Color of Law
    Boston Public Library, Brighton Branch, 40 Academy Hill Rd, Back Bay
    See listingbpl.bibliocommons.com

Tuesday, Jan. 261 event

  1. Berklee Composition Department Faculty Concert
    David Friend Recital Hall, 921 Boylston Street, Back Bay
    Free

Wednesday, Jan. 271 event

  1. to 7:30 pm
    Intro to Legacy Planning for Artists
    Boston Public Library, Brighton Branch, 40 Academy Hill Rd, Back Bay
    Free

Saturday, Jan. 301 event

  1. Michel Camilo Trio
    Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave, Back Bay
    Ticketsberklee.edu
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