Boston visual arts events

Free Movies

Sunday, Jun 2 12:00p

The Aquarium throws open the doors to the Simons IMAX Theatre for four free showings of its wildly popular movies—The Last Reef 3D and Penguins 3D (which opens May 24)...

Family Experience

Sunday, May 26 1:00p

Diablo Glass School, Boston

Gather family and friends to experience the mesmerizing process of glassblowing at Diablo Glass School. Each Sunday, a demonstration of this ancient practice is offered...

Design Biennial Boston

Wednesday, May 22 10:00a

BSA Space, Boston

The winners of Design Biennial Boston have earned their design stripes from projects including a 50-foot foam tower in Atlanta, a community park in Somerville, and an installation on the US prison ...

The Photography of Jules Aarons Exhibition Tour

Saturday, Jun 8 7:00p

West End Museum, Boston

For the complete story of Aarons and his work, sign up for one of our exhibition tours with Arlette and Gus Kayafas...

Boston Children's Chorus 10th Anniversary Concert

Friday, May 31 7:30p

Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

To celebrate their 10th anniversary, the BCC presents an evening of contemporary choral music, featuring a new work by composer Daniel Bernard Roumain.

Michelangelo: Sacred and Profane, Master Drawings From the Casa Buonarroti

Wednesday, May 22 10:00a

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Twenty-six Michelangelow drawings from his own collection, on loan from the museum in Florence that was once his home...

The Story of Ferdinand

Monday, Jun 3 6:00p

The Footlight Club, Boston

The Story of Ferdinand is a children's book written in 1936 by Munro Leaf, illustrated by Robert Lawson...

South Boston Open Studios

Sunday, Jun 2 12:00p

The Distillery, Boston

Every spring the artists and craftsman of The Distillery open their doors to share their work with the community...

The Official Star Trek Convention – Boston

Saturday, Jun 8 10:00a

Hynes Convention Center, Boston

Join celebrity guests and fellow fans in honoring Gene Roddenberry's enduring legacy of a positive future for mankind as Creation Entertainment brings The Official Star Trek Convention to the great...

Art in the Streets: European Posters

Wednesday, May 22 10:00a

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

This show may be small (41 items) but it's choice -- and extremely charming. Artists with work on display include Bennard, Kandinsky, Schiele, and El Lissitzky. - Mark Feeney, Globe Staff

Historic New England Open House

Saturday, Jun 1 11:00a

Historic New England Properties, Boston

Thirty-two of the region’s finest historic properties are open free to the public during Historic New England’s open house. Open the door to four centuries of New England home and family life...

To Boston With Love

Saturday, May 25 10:00a

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Visit "To Boston With Love," an installation of hundreds of hand-sewn squares created created by quilters in the US and around the world, including Canada, England, Ireland, France, Holland, Austra...

MIT Museum Opens New Exhibit - Hidden Heroes: The Genius of Everyday Things

Wednesday, May 22 10:00a

MIT Museum, Cambridge

MIT Museum opens its newest exhibition, Hidden Heroes: The Genius of Everyday Things...

Egypt-o-Mania!

Saturday, May 25 12:00p

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Ancient Egyptian culture has fired imaginations from the Ancient Greeks to the silver screen. Come join us as we explore ancient Egyptian culture and its after-life...