While sports fans will have to wait until after the Super Bowl for another possible parade, that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of ways to have fun in the city this week. From comedy shows with local legends to parties and more, here are the best things to do in Boston this week.
5 fun things to do in Boston this week
Conan & Friends: An Evening of Stand-Up and Investment Tips
Bay State native Conan O’Brien will be back in Boston this week for a pair of special shows at The Wilbur with a few of his comedy pals. See the late-night host bring the laughs alongside Rory Scovel, Deon Cole, Ron Funches, Laurie Kilmartin, Taylor Tomlinson, Marina Franklin, James Veitch, Moses Storm and Flula Borg on Tuesday night. Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St., Boston, $53+, thewilbur.com
Elton John
The Rocket Man returns to Boston for possible his final show in the Hub on Tuesday night. See Elton John croon all his classic hits when his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour takes over the TD Garden. Nov. 6, 8 p.m., TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, $59+, tdgarden.com
‘Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience’
The fan-favorite, Harry Potter-themed parody show kicks off its run in Boston on Tuesday night. “Potted Potter” is a pretty hilarious attempt at condensing all seven books into one 70-minute event, and even includes a real-life Quidditch game. See the magic happen at the Cutler Majestic Theatre. Nov. 6-25, Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St., Boston, $39.99, cutlermajestic.org
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Diwali: The Festival of Lights
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with the Museum of Fine Arts on Wednesday. In addition to offering free admission after 4 p.m., the MFA will host an evening of live music, dance performances, poetry and more in honor of Diwali. Guests can also enjoy a kids story hour with Sailaja Joshi, CEO and founder of Bharat Babies, who’ll read the children’s book “Let’s Celebrate Diwali.” The book’s illustrator Tim Palin will be there as well for interactive drawing activity and a book signing. Nov. 7, 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, free, mfa.org
Blizzard 2018
The Boston Ski & Sports Club’s annual ski season kickoff party returns on Wednesday night. Head to the Royale for an evening of cocktails, light bites, music, plus the chance to win ski gear, free trips and more. Nov. 7, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Royale Boston, 279 Tremont St., Boston, $15, bssc.com/event/blizzard-2018-individuals
