Things To Do in Boston This Weekend: March 21-March 23
Discover various events taking place in and around Boston this weekend. Whether you’re drawn to the Boston Underground Film Festival’s cutting-edge films, Ramsey’s Run honoring a local legacy, or the New England Home & Outdoor Living Show, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy art exhibitions, live music, theater performances, and more, offering entertainment, inspiration, and community engagement throughout the weekend.
Boston Underground Film Festival
- What: Boston Underground Film Festival
- When: Wednesday, March 19 through Sunday, March 23, 2025
- Where: Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Cost: Badge to all events $175, individual tickets $15
The Boston Underground Film Festival is a premier showcase for bold, unconventional, and genre-defying cinema. Known for its commitment to avant-garde, experimental, and provocative films, BUFF has earned recognition from Boston Magazine as the “Best Fest For Horror + Experimental Films.” The festival, held at the historic Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, provides a platform for independent filmmakers through various year-round events and submission opportunities. BUFF collaborates with other festivals, including the Bright Lights Cinema Series, Wicked Queer: Docs, and IFFBoston Fall Focus, reinforcing its significance as a key contributor to underground and independent filmmaking.
Ramsey’s Run
- What: Ramsey’s Run
- When: Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 9 a.m.
- Where: Silver Lake Regional High School, 260 Pembroke St., Kingston
- Cost: $32.80
Ramsey’s Run is a 5-kilometer trail race created to honor Aidan Ramsey, a cherished member of the class of 2023. The event is organized to support the Aidan T. Ramsey Scholarship Fund and raises funds for education and mental health awareness. The first 100 registrants receive a commemorative T-shirt.
New England Home & Outdoor Living Show at Patriot Place
- What: New England Home & Outdoor Living Show at Patriot Place
- When: Friday, March 21, 2025, from noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, March 23, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough
- Cost: General Admission $11, Online/Advance $9, Senior Citizens $9, 17 and under are Free, $5 Friday Admission ONLY
The 2025 New England Home Show in Foxboro will be held at Gillette Stadium’s Win Waste Innovations Field House. This indoor event offers free parking and features various home improvement vendors, contests, and food concessions. Please note that Gillette Stadium is a cashless venue; therefore, credit or debit cards are required for entry and all purchases, although some vendors may accept cash. Tickets are non-refundable and must be purchased for a specific date.
Other Events
Various events are happening across Massachusetts, offering opportunities to experience art, live music, and theater. From gallery exhibitions to concerts and stage productions, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
- BLOOMS at the Complex: Friday, March 21, 2025, at 1 p.m. through Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 4 p.m. at Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St., Duxbury
- Tommy Richman: The Coyote Tour: Friday, March 21, 2025, at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) at Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave., Boston
- Parade: Friday, March 21, 2025, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston
