Sushi Making 101 - Cooking Class by Classpop!

With over two decades of sushi-making expertise stretching from California to Boston, Chef Harold is ready to share his knowledge with you. This sushi fundamentals class is free of gluten, nuts and dairy, and focuses on medium inside-out rolls, or uramaki, and hand rolls, or temaki. Begin the hands-on class with miso soup, then move on to mastering sushi rolling. You'll start with a shrimp tempura hand roll, then craft a delicious sweet potato hand roll. To finish, you'll learn the secrets to making a spicy tuna roll. Classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Classes sell out fast though, so see the availability and more details including information about the instructor, reviews from other participants, and more at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.classpop.com/cooking-classes/2/sushi-making-101">https://www.classpop.com/cooking-classes/2/sushi-making-101</a> ﻿Happens on the following Dates:<ul><li>Nov 9, 2025, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Dec 14, 2025, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jan 11, 2026, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Feb 8, 2026, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Mar 8, 2026, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Apr 12, 2026, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul>

Trillium Brewing Company - Fort Point

Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt

Join Watson Adventures on a murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults! A curator has been murdered and left a trail of clues connected to the works of art at the Museum of Fine Arts. As your team gathers answers, a sordid tale emerges, all revolving around the museum’s planned purchase of a Da Vinci painting. It’s up to you to learn what the victim knew and discover what drove someone to commit murder. Can you figure out who dunit? Advance purchase is required. Happens on the following Dates:<ul><li>Nov 15, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jan 10, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul>

Museum of Fine Arts

Dumpling Making Party In Massachusetts (Thursdays)

Ages: Ages 8+ Duration: 2.5 Hours Capacity: Up to 16 People Meeting Point:&nbsp;<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/QYFxcCgZBSUo59z1A">The Historic Windsor Inn, 85 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA 02139</a> Enjoy Traditional Cooking and Party with Us in Cambridge, MA! Here at the Dumpling School we like to consider ourselves not as a traditional cooking class but more of a dumpling PARTY! When you sign up for one of our dumpling parties, we want you to have as much fun as possible while learning a new skill. How to roll and fold dumplings How to properly stuff dumplings with different fillings. How to make different dumpling shapes. How to cook dumplings. You don’t have to be a cooking expert to enjoy one of our events. We welcome people of all skill levels and interests to take part in our dumpling parties. Since we are focusing on fun and not precision and accuracy, this is the perfect, relaxed environment for friends, family, and loved ones. For Children’s Groups 1 adult for every 5 Child is required to stay for the duration of the class and will be ticketed. What’s Included Dumpling Ingredients This is a Weekly Recurring EventRuns from Dec 25, 2025 to Feb 26, 2026 and happens every: Thursdays:6:00pm - 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)

The Historic Windsor Inn

Dumpling Making Party In Massachusetts (Fridays)

Ages: Ages 8+ Duration: 2.5 Hours Capacity: Up to 16 People Meeting Point: The Historic Windsor Inn, 85 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 Enjoy Traditional Cooking and Party with Us in Cambridge, MA! Here at the Dumpling School we like to consider ourselves not as a traditional cooking class but more of a dumpling PARTY! When you sign up for one of our dumpling parties, we want you to have as much fun as possible while learning a new skill. How to roll and fold dumplings How to properly stuff dumplings with different fillings. How to make different dumpling shapes. How to cook dumplings. You don’t have to be a cooking expert to enjoy one of our events. We welcome people of all skill levels and interests to take part in our dumpling parties. Since we are focusing on fun and not precision and accuracy, this is the perfect, relaxed environment for friends, family, and loved ones. For Children’s Groups 1 adult for every 5 Child is required to stay for the duration of the class and will be ticketed. What’s Included Dumpling Ingredients This is a Weekly Recurring EventRuns from Dec 26, 2025 to Feb 27, 2026 and happens every: Fridays:6:00pm - 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)

Dumpling Making Party In Massachusetts (Saturdays)

Enjoy Traditional Cooking and Party with Us in Cambridge, MA! Here at the Dumpling School we like to consider ourselves not as a traditional cooking class but more of a dumpling PARTY! When you sign up for one of our dumpling parties, we want you to have as much fun as possible while learning a new skill. How to roll and fold dumplings How to properly stuff dumplings with different fillings. How to make different dumpling shapes. How to cook dumplings. You don’t have to be a cooking expert to enjoy one of our events. We welcome people of all skill levels and interests to take part in our dumpling parties. Since we are focusing on fun and not precision and accuracy, this is the perfect, relaxed environment for friends, family, and loved ones. For Children’s Groups 1 adult for every 5 Child is required to stay for the duration of the class and will be ticketed. What’s Included Dumpling Ingredients This is a Weekly Recurring EventRuns from Dec 27, 2025 to Feb 28, 2026 and happens every: Saturdays:11:00am - 1:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)Saturdays:5:00pm - 7:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)

Dumpling Making Party In Massachusetts (Sundays)

Enjoy Traditional Cooking and Party with Us in Cambridge, MA! Here at the Dumpling School we like to consider ourselves not as a traditional cooking class but more of a dumpling PARTY! When you sign up for one of our dumpling parties, we want you to have as much fun as possible while learning a new skill. How to roll and fold dumplings How to properly stuff dumplings with different fillings. How to make different dumpling shapes. How to cook dumplings. You don’t have to be a cooking expert to enjoy one of our events. We welcome people of all skill levels and interests to take part in our dumpling parties. Since we are focusing on fun and not precision and accuracy, this is the perfect, relaxed environment for friends, family, and loved ones. For Children’s Groups 1 adult for every 5 Child is required to stay for the duration of the class and will be ticketed. What’s Included Dumpling Ingredients

Bonsai Bar Workshop at Farthest Star Sake

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Farthest Star Sake, a sake brewery and taproom with the mission to make the best, local, minimally processed, hand-made, delicious sake possible. Under 21 policy: Please contact Farthest Star Sake for details regarding underage entry. For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bonsaibar.com/products/farthest-star-sake">https://bonsaibar.com/products/farthest-star-sake</a> Happens on the following Dates:<ul><li>Jan 4, 2026, 12:00pm to 2:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Feb 1, 2026, 12:00pm to 2:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul>

Farthest Star Sake

Latin Night! Learn Salsa

Get ready to spice up your dance moves at our Latin Night! Learn Salsa Dance Class Series! TUESDAY &amp; THURSDAY NIGHTS ——NEXT 6-WEEK SERIES STARTS JAN 6 &amp; 8! Max 20 students per class. No Drop Ins or Single Classes. ​ $114 for the 6-week series TUESDAY NIGHTS: Jan 6 to Feb 10 THURSDAY NIGHTS: Jan 8 to Feb 12 ​ Join experienced dance instructors for Latin Night at the Larcom Theatre, where you’ll learn the vibrant rhythms of Salsa. Known for its passion and sensuality, salsa is a lively fusion of Latin American and Caribbean dance styles enjoyed around the world. ​​​​ BEGINNER 1A: Tuesdays, 6:30 PM Or Thursdays,8:30 PM This class is open to everyone! Whether you're new to Salsa, have never tried it before, or are transitioning from On 1 to On 2 timing, this Beginner Class is perfect for you. The focus is on mastering basic dance steps, understanding salsa timing, building connections and frame, exploring partnering elements, and learning the basic moves for patterns, including left and right turns, and the cross-body lead. No previous experience is necessary. ​ BEGINNER 1B: Thursdays, 7:25 PM This class builds directly on the Beginner 1A series and is ideal for dancers who have learned the fundamentals and are ready to gain confidence and consistency. There will also be a FOCUS on the ‘Leads’ for proper footwork and leading techniques, to become a better leader, needed to lead more advance moves in the future. You’ll continue developing On 2 timing, strengthen partner connection, and expand on basic patterns including turns and cross-body lead variations with proper techniques. The focus is on smoother transitions, musicality, and dancing with greater ease and control. Completion of the Beginner 1A class is required before enrolling in this class. ADVANCED BEGINNER 1C: Tuesdays (7:40) &amp; Thursdays (6:20) This class is designed for dancers who already know the basics and are ready to refine and gain salsa skills. Participants must be comfortable dancing ON TIME with the ON2 Rhythm, and able to lead or follow left turns, right turns, and the cross-body lead. To enroll in this advanced class, you should have completed Beginner Class 1A &amp; 1B or have equivalent formal training or experience. Please note: if you currently dance only On 1, you’ll need to start with the Beginner 1A class. ​ No partner is required for any class. ​​ ​​We extend a special invitation for 'leads' to join, as their participation will help ensure a robust presence of potential partner leads. ​ For questions about the class, email: <a href="mailto:donnie@thelarcom.org">donnie@thelarcom.org</a> or call @ 781.608.5454 LARCOM THEATRE, 13 Wallis St, Beverly MA Happens on the following Dates:<ul><li>Jan 6, 2026, 6:30pm to</li><li>Feb 10, 2026, 7:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Jan 8, 2026, 7:25pm to</li><li>Feb 12, 2026, 8:25pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul>&nbsp;

Larcom Theatre

New England's Biggest 2 Day Free Admission Card Show

New England’s Biggest 2 Day Free Admission Card Show, Emerald Square Mall, North Attleboro. Saturday, January 10 from 10 to 7:30 and Sunday, January 11 from 10 to 5. Buy-Sell-Trade old and new sports cards, autographs, sports memorabilia, Pokemon and other TCG cards &amp; collectibles. 175 Vendor Tables. Presented by Cardboard Promotions &amp; Hometown Collectibles Jan 10, 2026, 10:00am to Jan 11, 2026, 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)

Emerald Square Mall

Bonsai Bar Workshop at Granite Coast Brewing Company

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it. This workshop will be hosted at Granite Coast Brewing Company. Granite Coast Brewing Company looks to provided innovative, creative, historical, and collaborative beer. It is at the heart of they we are and they look forward to serving you for years to come. Under 21 policy: Please contact Granite Coast Brewing Company for details regarding underage entry For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at:&nbsp;<a href="https://bonsaibar.com/products/granite-coast-brewing-company">https://bonsaibar.com/products/granite-coast-brewing-company</a> Happens on the following Dates:<ul><li>Jan 10, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Feb 15, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul>

Granite Coast Brewing Company

Big M. Luther King Day Card Show

Cardboard Promotions Big Sports Card &amp; Pokemon Show on the M. Luther King Day holiday, Monday, January 19, 8:30 to 2:45, enVision Hotel, 31 Hampshire St. &amp; Rt. 140, Mansfield, Buy-Sell-Trade old and new sports cards, autographs, sports memorabilia, Pokemon and other TCG cards &amp; collectibles. 109 Vendor Tables, free hourly door prizes, $4 admission, under 16 free, since 1991

enVision Hotel

Bennie and The Jets

Bennie and The Jets recreate the sight and sounds of one of the most highly acclaimed and successful solo artists of all time, Elton John with sheer accuracy.&nbsp;You will think that you are at an Elton John concert. Greg Ransom's vocals mimic Elton John's naturally.&nbsp;And his piano-playing which began when he was ten is remarkable with similar outlandish style to Elton John's.&nbsp; With more than 70 songs under their repertoire, 'Bennie and The Jets' is sure to perform your Elton John favorites, including I'm Still Standing, Rocket Man, Daniel, Tiny Dancer, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Bennie, and The Jets, Candle in the Wind, Someone Saved My Life Tonight, and I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues.&nbsp;Join us for an energetic live performance and night of memorable songs. <a href="https://www.thelarcom.org/bennieandthejets">Thelarcom.org/bennieandthejets</a>

Arneis Quartet

Known for playing with “a conviction that commands attention” (Fanfare) and “a unique collective sound which is as warm and full of sparkle as liquid gold” (Boston Musical Intelligencer), the Arneis Quartet is playfully named after the Arneis grape—a varietal that is difficult to grow, but which yields an exquisite white wine. The Arneis Quartet performs an eclectic range of programs from the standard to contemporary, including commissions of new works and interdisciplinary collaborations in New England and throughout the world. Free, reservations encouraged. Location: First Congregational Church, Rockport

First Congregational Church of Rockport UCC

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Wakefield, MA

North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Wakefield! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show. Happens on the following Dates:<ul><li>Feb 7, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li><li>Feb 21, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</li></ul>

The Lakeside Inn

Mamma Mania! ABBA Tribute

Prepare to be transported back to the vibrant 1970s as New York City’s premier ABBA tribute band, Mamma Mania! brings the classic hits of one of pop music's most iconic groups to life. With their dazzling costumes, flawless harmonies, and captivating stage presence, this tribute captures the essence of ABBA’s unforgettable sound.  From "Dancing Queen" to "Mamma Mia," fans will enjoy a night filled with nostalgia from a stellar cast of musicians! Performers include current or former touring members of: Mamma Mia - Official North American Tour, Marc Martel’s Queen Extravaganza, INXS, Britney Spears, Rob Thomas, The Weeknd and many more! Mamma Mania! pays homage to ABBA's legacy, celebrating the timeless melodies and uplifting lyrics that have charmed listeners for generations. <a href="https://www.thelarcom.org/mammamania">Thelarcom.org/mammamania</a>

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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