Calendar of Theatrical Events

Operas, Operetta,s Musicals, and Stage Plays Be sure to confirm via registration link before committing to attend.

Music

Americana 165 Events

Classical 69 Events

Jazz 37 Events

Ethnic 15 Events

Religious 37 Events

Hopkinton Arts Center - Songs & Snacks (2)

Join us for an uplifting hour of live music featuring timeless classics, specially curated for adults 55 and up. Whether you come to relax, reminisce, or connect with neighbors, this gathering is all about community, conversation, and the joy of great music, together. Light refreshments will be served. To make the arts accessible to everyone, this event will be on a pay-what-you-can basis. 

Event Date 12-18-2025 11:00 am
Individual Price See Registration/Info
Location Hopkinton Arts Center
Categories Music, Americana Open Mic
Natalie MacMaster: A Celtic Family Christmas Party

Natalie MacMaster: A Celtic Family Christmas Party

Get ready for the brand-new Celtic Family Christmas…PARTY!

You’ll have plenty of time to sip eggnog by the fire, but not on this night… So buckle up and join Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, their growing family, and their world-class band as they guide you through an exhilarating exploration of the Christmas season. Featuring exciting new versions of all your classic Christmas favourites, Natalie & Donnell are determined to raise the roof, rejuvenate the heart, and set your spirit ablaze with a most lively Celtic Family Christmas PARTY!

In the early 2000s, they balanced raising seven musically gifted children, running a farm, and performing over 75 shows a year. Now, with their children in their teens, Natalie and Donnell are back with their electrifying live performances.

Event Date 12-19-2025 7:00 pm
Individual Price See Website
Location Rochester Opera House
Categories Music, Americana, Holiday
Lúnasa’s Irish Solstice Celebration
 
 

One of the most influential bands in the history of traditional music, Lúnasa has sold over a quarter of a million records and performed over 2,000 shows across 36 countries. Their complex arrangements and unique sound have reshaped the boundaries of traditional music and energized audiences the world over. Collaborations with singers Natalie Merchant, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, and Tim O’Brien and high-profile concerts at The Hollywood Bowl, New York’s Carnegie Hall, the Glastonbury Festival, and Bercy Arena Paris have broadened the band’s audience and cemented its place at the forefront of contemporary Irish music. 

Event Date 12-19-2025 8:00 pm
Individual Price Tickets from $49
Location Groton Hill Music Center
Categories Music, Celtic, Ethnic Concert, Holiday
Jane Monheit: The Merriest

The inimitable Jane Monheit returns with her brightly swinging holiday show!

“Monheit continues to dazzle!” — Downbeat Magazine

When classic Christmas songs are dipped in the sweet, luscious swing of jazz music, the results are always as warm and soothing as hot cocoa and chestnuts. Top that with a vocal performance from an artist who has perfected the art of songbook standards, and you've got all the ingredients for holiday delight.

Event Date 12-20-2025 8:00 pm
Individual Price Tickets from $55
Location Groton Hill Music Center
Categories Music, Jazz, Holiday, Jazz Concert
Mass Arts Center - Greg Abate Jazz Quartet

A celebrated New England saxophonist, flutist, and composer, Greg Abate has an impressively diverse international career, including playing for the Ray Charles Orchestra and the Artie Shaw Orchestra. With over 24 recordings and collaborations with jazz greats like Phil Woods and Kenny Barron, Abate is a significant force in jazz, touring extensively and teaching. He was inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in 2016 and recently ranked in the Downbeat Readers Poll. The quartet for this show includes Kent Hewitt on piano, Paul Del Nero on bass, and Gary Johnson on drums. The performance will feature selections from the American songbook, jazz standards, popular tunes, and Abate’s original compositions. “It will be swinging,” Abate said.

Event Date 12-27-2025 8:00 pm
Individual Price $40 and $35
Categories Music, Jazz, Mainstream, Swing, Jazz Concert