Everything fun you can do around Boston in January 2024
When:
Monday, Jan 01, 2024 9:00a -
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 9:00p
Monday, Jan 01, 2024 9:00a -
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 9:00p
Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$Varies
Categories:
Art, Classes, Date Idea, Drinks, Food, Sports & Active Life
Event website:
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/everything-fun-you-can-do-around-boston-in-january-2024
It can be a little disappointing to see the holidays end after so much festive fun in The Hub. But never fear, Boston can be just as charming in January. Whether you want to start a new hobby, enjoy live music, or eat your way through the city, we’ve got an event for you.
by Celina Colby
FITNESS
When: Saturday January 6, 10am
Where: Jamaica Plain
Info: Get a high-intensity workout with holistic health coach Laniah Harris and then cool off with a nonalcoholic beer in celebration of Dry January.
When: Saturday January 6, 7pm
Where: Jamaica Plain
Info: Shake up your workout routine with an aerial circus routine class. Don’t worry, no experience flying through the air is necessary, although we won’t begrudge you for wearing a flashy workout outfit.
November Project: Stair Workout at Harvard Stadium
When: Wednesdays in January
Where: Allston
Info: Every Wednesday morning join a team of early risers to run the stairs at Harvard Stadium. There are a variety of different stair workouts available depending on your fitness experience.
Taproom Yoga at Long Live Roxbury
When: Saturdays in January
Where: Roxbury
Info: Spent an hour participating in thoughtful movement during this all-levels yoga class at the Long Live Roxbury brewery. Afterwards reward yourself with a brew and mingle with other yogis.
FOOD & DRINKS
Jam’uary Happy Hour With Legends of Summer
When: Every Thursday in January, 6pm
Where: Fenway
Info: Every week in January you can jam (get it) out to live music at Time Out Market. Dance it out to tunes by Legends of Summer and sip a cocktail or mocktail from the Time Out bar.
Somerville Winter Farmers Market
When: Every Saturday through April, 9:30am-1:30pm
Where: Somerville
Info: You can still score fresh, local food during the colder months at the Somerville Winter Farmers Market. Shop fresh produce, cheese, meats, eggs, and more from 35+ vendors.
Just The Sips Non-Alcoholic Paint Night
When: Thursday January 18, 5:30pm
Where: Downtown
Info: Modern Paint Party will lead this artistic workshop helping you paint a 12” wooden round that celebrates Boston. While you work, enjoy mocktails and nonalcoholic beers.
Apres Ski Party with The Glitter Boys
When: Saturday January 20, 7pm
Where: Everett
Info: Dress in your finest apres-ski apparel and listen to live music by The Glitter Boys at this ski-lodge themed party. If you’re really enjoying yourself, have a ski shot or another themed beverage.
CLASSES
Intro to Kintsugi (Japanese pottery repair)
When: Thursday 1/4, 6pm
Where: Allston
Info: Tap into your inner artist at a Kintsugi workshop where you’ll learn that repairing broken pottery can be an artform in itself.
Build-a-Boob Pot Pottery Class
When: Thursday January 11, 6pm
Where: Seaport
Info: At this beginner-friendly workshop you’ll learn the basics of ceramics and mold a boob pot that can be used for storage, plants, and more. Then decorate to your heart’s content.
When: Every Sunday in January at 6pm
Where: Jamaica Plain
Info: Get your sexy on this season with an Intro to Burlesque dance class that gives you the tools to build your own flirty dance routine.
SHOWS
Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé
When: Thursday 1/4, 8:45pm
Where: Brookline
Info: We know listening to Beyonce is basically a religious experience, so this candlelit concert of her greatest hits performed in a temple by a quartet feels particularly appropriate.
Real Women Have Curves: The Musical
When: Wednesday 12/6-Sunday 1/21
Where: Harvard Square
Info: The 2002 hit film starring America Ferrera has been made into a lively and heartfelt musical celebrating womanhood and Latinidad.
When: Thursday January 11-Sunday January 14
Where: Harvard Square
Info: As a walk through Southie may indicate, Boston has a deep tradition of music, song, and dance from Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton, and other Celtic regions. Listen to acts in all these styles at Club Passim and other venues around Boston.
When: Friday January 12, 7:15pm
Where: Seaport
Info: Watch Tina Fey’s hilarious, musical adaptation of the classic film ‘Mean Girls,’ enjoy interactive props like a mini burn book, and sip on themed cocktails.
Belmont World Film's 21st Family Festival
When: Saturday January 13-Sunday January 21
Where: Around Greater Boston
Info: This four-day celebration of international culture is accessible for children ages 3-12 and includes films in a variety of languages, most of which can’t be seen anywhere else.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert
When: Monday January 15, 4pm
Where: Back Bay
Info: Pay tribute to the work of Civil Rights leader and activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at this moving concert by the Boston Children’s Chorus.
When: Friday January 19-Sunday January 21
Where: Downtown
Info: Boogie to the catchy Motown hits in this classic, Tony-award-winning musical, in town for just one weekend only.
When: Thursday January 25, 5pm
Where: Somerville
Info: This event celebrates Scotland's National Bard, Robert Burns, with song, dance, poetry, food, and drink all in the Scottish tradition and hosted by Iona MacGowan, New England's Emerging Scot of the Year.
When: Sunday January 28, 3:15pm
Where: Seaport
Info: Roll with the homies at this party celebrating a timeless classic: ‘Clueless.’ Watch the movie, snap a photo with interactive props, and enjoy themed cocktails.
Disasterpiece Theater Bad Movie Night
When: Wednesday January 31, 6:30pm
Where: Arlington
Info: Lovers of terrible cinema unite! Swap VHS duds with other film buffs and then gather for a screening (and roasting) of some of the worst movies of all time.
ART & MUSEUMS
When: Every Thursday in January
Where: Seaport
Info: Every Thursday the ICA offers free admission to all exhibitions in the museum from 5-9pm. Advanced tickets are required and can be reserved starting at 10am the morning of.
Free First Thursday at the Gardner Museum
When: Thursday January 4, 3pm
Where: Fenway
Info: On the first Thursday of every month you can stroll the historic halls of the Gardner Museum for free between 3pm and 9pm. Advanced timed entry tickets are required. While there, engage in artmaking activities and enjoy the collection.
MIT Museum After Dark: Beyond the Fold
When: Thursday January 11, 6pm
Where: Kendall Square
Info: Head to the MIT Museum after hours for a party like no other. At this edition, collaborate on large-scale origami structures, check out a machine that creases on its own, and learn how to fold dumplings with the team at Mei Mei.
Free Gardner Museum Admission for MLK Day
When: Monday January 15, 11am-4pm
Where: Fenway
Info: Enjoy free admission to the Gardner Museum in honor of MLK Day and experience special programming like a drum circle with DaPhunkee Professor and a panel of local luminaries.
A (Sort of) Creepy Edgar Allan Poe Tour
When: Friday January 19, 6:30pm
Where: Waltham
Info: Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston on this day (January 19) in 1809. Celebrate his birth with a semi-creepy tour of the historic Gore Mansion.
When: Thursday January 25, 5pm
Where: Harvard Square
Info: This free party takes you into the Harvard Art Museums after hours to enjoy the collection, listen to beats by a live DJ, and enjoy snacks and beverages from local vendors.
SHOPPING
When: Sunday January 21, 1pm
Where: Jamaica Plain
Info: Hunt for treasure at the January edition of this sip-and-shop event at Sam Adams Brewery. Enjoy a beer and work your way through vintage, vinyl, and secondhand sellers.
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