Music/Dance

Updated June 9, 2009

 

Boston Pops Fireworks Finale July 3 & 4

Keith Lockhart concludes the Boston Pops 2009 concert season with two free concerts on Boston's famed Esplanade along the Charles River. July 3 is the preview of the traditional July 4 concert sans fireworks, and Neil Diamond is the special guest star. These open air concerts have been a Boston tradition since 1929 Some tips to better enjoy:

• Buy T passes on your way in so you will avoid the crowds when leaving.
• Bring a picnic lunch, but leave the alcohol at home.
• Bring blankets, lawn chairs and umbrellas.
• Arrive early to stake out a good spot on the lawn. Most of the lawn near the Hatch Shell is full by midday.

For tickets and more information visit bso.org.

 

Ongoing Events:

The Real Deal Jazz Club and Cafe
Music impresario Fenton Hollander has opened a new jazz venue at the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center, 2nd St. between Otis and Thorndike Streets in Cambridge. And what a charming room it is...high ceilings, a balcony, and the most innovative sound system that Bose has come up with. Wine and beer and limited snacks are available. It reminded me of an old world setting, a room that was made for listening to jazz. And once you discover how easy it is to reach, you'll want to make it a weekly habit. It's near the Lechmere T stop and parking is available at the East Cambridge Garage, one block away, for only $3.

For tickets and more information: www.concertix.com or (617) 876-7777.

Regattabar - Jazz 2009 Festival continues until April 16
One of the prime spots for jazz in the Boston area is this intimate spot in Cambridge's Charles Hotel, celebrating its 19th year presenting great jazz artists. For the full Regattabar schedule -- exact dates, tickets and more information, give them a call.
Regattabar, 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, (617) 876-7777 or visit their Web site.

Scullers Jazz Club
Located in the Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel at 400 Soldiers Field Road overlooking the Charles River is the "other jazz club in town. For their full schedule, exact performance times, etc., give them a call or check out their Web site.
Scullers Jazz Club, (617) 562-4111

Foxwoods Resort Casino
As the casino continues to grow, so do the crowds, and when they take a respite from the tables and the slots, they meander over to the show area for some top performances. From Boston, head south on I-95 to Exit 92. Then follow Route 2 to Ledyard, Connecticut where this gambling/entertainment oasis awaits you.
Foxwoods
(800) 200-2882

Dance Events

More dance events coming soon.