Through 6/7
BOSTON BALLET: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Join Boston Ballet at Citizens Opera House as Marius Petipa’s choreography transports you into the magical world of The Sleeping Beauty. The show will feature compositions from Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky performed by the Boston Ballet Orchestra. 539 Washington St., bostonballet.org
6/6
BOSTON PRIDE FOR THE PEOPLE PARADE
Show pride for Boston’s LGBTQ+ community with GLAD Law at this year’s Pride Month celebration. The parade kicks off in Copley Square with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and finishes at Boston Common with a fun-filled festival. 669 Boylston St., bostonprideforthepeople.org
6/7
BEACON HILL ART WALK
Explore Beacon Hill’s charming gardens, alleyways and courtyards as they transform into an open-air gallery. The event will showcase artwork and live music performances from local artists. Charles Street, beaconhillartwalk.org
6/10
THE AVETT BROTHERS + MIKE PATTON
Two musical worlds collide at Boch Center Wang Theatre when folk-rock favorites, The Avett Brothers, team up with vocalist Mike Patton for one night only. Don’t miss this genredefying show supporting their new collaborative album ATTN/PTTN. 270 Tremont St., bochcenter.org
6/14
BUNKER HILL DAY PARADE
Step back in time at one of Boston’s oldest traditions since 1786. This Charlestown parade commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill, featuring marching bands, military personnel and Colonial re-enactors. Bunker Hill and Vine St., bunkerhillparade.com
6/14
BOSTON DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Cheer on over 70 teams as they race down the Charles River at the oldest dragon boat festival in the country. The event celebrates Chinese culture with traditional dance performances, live music, arts, crafts and food. John W. Weeks Bridge, bostondragonboat.org
6/17-6/22
NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL
Get ready for the 31st annual Nantucket Film Festival, one of the country’s premier destination film events. Over six days, catch more than 60 features, shorts and episodic works, filmmaker panels and signature programs celebrating the art of storytelling. Multiple locations, nantucketfilmfestival.org
6/22
MUMFORD & SONS
English folk-rock favorites Mumford & Sons bring their Prizefighter Tour to Fenway Park for a night of soaring harmonies and banjo-driven anthems. Joining them are special guests Lord Huron and Dylan Gossett. 4 Jersey St., redsox.com/mumfordandsons
6/27-6/28
PAUL SIMON
Don’t miss the Tanglewood debut of legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon as he brings his “A Quiet Celebration” tour to the Koussevitzky Music Shed. The two-part show opens with his Grammy-nominated album Seven Psalms, followed by a set of his greatest hits and deep cuts. 297 West St., Lenox, bso.org
6/25
RED SOX VS. YANKEES
There’s no rivalry quite like this one. Head to Fenway Park for one of baseball’s most storied matchups. The Boston Red Sox welcome the New York Yankees for a four-game series sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats. 4 Jersey St., redsox.com
