Summer 2016 Events at MFA Boston
Photo by Alex Lau
Summer entertainment season is upon us, and you know the Museum of Fine Arts Boston has more than a few fun activities planned.
Most notably, their popular Concerts in the Courtyard series will return in July and August for nine weeks of lively music in the MFA’s beautiful Calderwood Courtyard. Each Wednesday night, the lush green courtyard will open its doors for a summer concert from different performers. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended, but note that larger bags, chairs, and coolers are not allowed. You can also order food and drink from the museum’s Courtyard menu to enjoy the concert picnic-style. Pro tip: Upgrade to Bravo Restaurant terrace seating to dine al fresco while watching the concert from above.
Concerts in the Courtyard at the MFA
$24-$60, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Hot Club of Cowtown
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Walter Martin
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Martha Redbone Roots Project
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Patty Larkin
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Dervish
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Edwin Pabon Orchestra
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Donny McCaslin Group
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Fendika
In addition to Concerts in the Courtyard, the MFA will continue its City Talks series this summer through June, one-hour talks on select Wednesdays led by thinkers, activists, city officials, and artists on topics related to the museum’s current exhibit, Megacities Asia.
City Talks
Free, 7-8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Build
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Move
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Change
Wednesday, June 10, 2016
Educate
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Activate
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Preserve
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Sustain
And finally, mark your calendar for free days/free nights coming at the MFA this summer. May 30 is the MFA’s annual Memorial Day Open House, their “Free Fun Friday” will be on July 8, and on June 15, the museum will once again host Juneteenth to celebrate the end of slavery. Admission will be free 4-10 p.m.
MFA Boston, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, 617-267-9300, mfa.org.
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