Drum Circle!

Bring your own drum or reserve one from us by registering ahead of time and join us for this fun drum circle! all levels and abilities welcome!

Mystic Open Studio

Noche Latina Dance

Come dance with us! check Mystic Open Studio and have fun! its a free event and donations are very welcomed so that we can continue offering this kind of events in and for the community!

Indigo Shibori Dyeing Workshop

Bring some clothes to dye in our community indigo vat! learn some folding techniques and have fun! open to all ages with parents

Mixed Media Classes

Experiment with different media, learn new techniques for collage and tune in to your capacity to create and feel energized!

Acrylic Painting Classes

Join us for a series of 4 classes to learn the basics of acrylic painting!

Baby and Me classes

Join new moms with babies 0-12 months old. In each class, we will have time to share as well as engage in different activities with your little one: footprint craft, photo session, baby massage, dancing and moving, a self care morning and post natal yoga. Feel and be part of a community as you are navigating the journey of being a new mom! Facilitated by Marina Strauss and Elena Clamen, both mental health counselors and expressive arts therapists.

Weaving Classes

Learn how to weave in a loom with Master weaver Mary! dish towels, table runners and more! $300 which includes the use of the loom and 2 hours of drop in time outside of class time at Open Studio on Mondays from 6:30-9 , and after that, you are always welcome to join the open studio times and pay $20 to continue working independently on your weaving outside of class times. $25 for materials paid to teacher on the first day of class.

Stitching and Shibori Workshop

Shibori is a traditional Japanese dyeing technique renowned for its intricate and varied patterns created through folding, binding, and stitching fabric before dyeing.&nbsp;Beginner classes typically cover folding and binding methods, but stitching opens up a new world of pattern opportunities. The class will cover some basic stitches, as well as strategies for creating designs using various stitches as design elements. You will have the opportunity to dye one or two pieces in indigo. All materials will be provided.

Yoga - Dance

A fun classes that combines yoga and Dance. take care of your body and mind and meet new people!

The Art of Grieving in Community

Join 2 expressive arts therapists to get extra support around grief: did you lose someone you loved? did you lose a dream? are you going through a separation? Find how art and community can help you through this time. Come to one or join us for all sessions on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 6:30-8:30. Registration required.

Shibori is a traditional Japanese dyeing technique renowned for its intricate and varied patterns created through folding, binding, and stitching fabric before dyeing.&nbsp;Beginner classes typically cover folding and binding methods. You will have the opportunity to dye several pieces in indigo. You can bring old clothing to upcycle. All materials will be provided. You can purc hase some whites from us at a small extra fee.

Cyanotype Workshop

Join us to learn the basics of cyanotype, this alternative photographic technique. Fall in love with this interesting creative process and discover the magic it has to offer! We will also play with gelli printing and collage with our creations.

Upcycled sweater mittens

Come learn how to create your own upcycled mittens just in time for the cold weather or to give as gifts for the holidays!

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

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

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

Hot & new 🔥

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

Trending 📈

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.

Where

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Experiences

Drum Circle!

Noche Latina Dance

Indigo Shibori Dyeing Workshop

Mixed Media Classes

Acrylic Painting Classes

Baby and Me classes

Weaving Classes

Stitching and Shibori Workshop

Yoga - Dance

The Art of Grieving in Community

Indigo Shibori Dyeing Workshop

Indigo Shibori Dyeing Workshop

Cyanotype Workshop

Upcycled sweater mittens

Indigo Shibori Dyeing Workshop