Still need some ideas for things to do in Boston this weekend? Don’t fear, because we’ve got you covered. From gymnastics showdowns to superheroic movie screenings and more, here are the best things to do in Boston this weekend.
Things to do in Boston this weekend
ARTS & CULTURE
Somer Fest
Enjoy a feel-good celebration in Somerville this weekend. Focusing on community art in a variety of mediums, Somer Fest will take over ArtFarm for a day of music, magic and comedy on Saturday afternoon. Swing by to check out the festivities, which will also include locally sourced food, plus plenty of brews on hand.
Aug. 18, noon-5 p.m., ArtFarm, 10 Poplar St., Somerville, $10, somerfest.fun
Wicked Good Festival
Head to Boston Common this weekend for a free day of music and fun. 88.9 WERS will take over the park with its first-ever Wicked Good Festival, featuring performaces by Bleachers, Buffalo Tom, Juliana Hatfield, Air Traffic Controller and more.
Aug. 19, noon-8 p.m., Boston Common, Boston, free, wers.org/wickedgood
COMEDY
Comedy and Cabernet
Sip on some vino while having a few laughs this weekend. City Winery is hosting a special comedy show featuring performances by Sean Sullivan, Mike Whitman, Tom Dustin and Jim McCue, plus plenty of food and wine.
Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m., City Winery, 80 Beverly St., Boston, $20, citywinery.com
Kountrey Wayne
The social media superstar and comic brings the laughs to the Hub this weekend. Kountry Wayne will take over Laugh Boston for three nights beginning on Thursday.
Aug. 16-18, Laugh Boston, 425 Summer St., Boston, $25+, laughboston.com
FAMILY
Fido Fest
The party with pups trend continues with a free festival in Arlington. The annual festivities return with a dog video festival and dog pageant on Saturday night. Free popcorn will be on hand, as well as an obstacle course for the kids.
Aug. 17, Spy Pond Field, Arlington, free, acmi.tv/fidofest
FOOD & DRINKS
Brew at the Zoo
Sip on some brews while hanging out with all the critters at the Franklin Park Zoo. In addition to the drinks and furry party guests, the festivities will also include a talk by local historian Michael Reiskind about the lost breweries of Roxbury and Jamaica Plain, live music, food and more.
Aug. 18, 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Rd., Boston, $60+, 21+, zoonewengland.org/engage/brew-at-the-zoo
Fruit Festival
Celebrate your favorite fruits with the Boston Public Market on Satruday. The venue is hosting a free fest complete with live music, a tomato contest, plus plenty of tasty fruit to munch on.
Aug. 18, Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston, free, bostonpublicmarket.org
GOING OUT
Party on the Plaza
Head to Glass House every Thursday to party on its outdoor plaza. The weekly festivities include lawn games, live music and more.
Thursdays through Aug. 23, Glass House, 450 Kendall St., Cambridge, glasshousecambridge.com
MISC.
U.S. Gymnastics Championship
For the first time in 10 years, Boston will host the championship, offering locals fans a sneak peek at who may be going to the 2020 Olympics. This weekend’s competitors include Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, who will show off her moves alongside all the top athletes vying for wins at the national championships in order to secure spots to this year’s world championships.
Aug. 16-19, TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, 20+, tdgarden.com
MOVIES
‘Black Panther’
Wakanda forever! See the hit Marvel flick for free while enjoying the summer breeze outdoors at Lawn on D this Thursday.
Aug. 16, 7 p.m., Lawn on D, 420 D St., Boston, free, signatureboston.com/lawn-on-d
Summer blockbuster season continues with the latest cinema pop culture phenomenon “Crazy Rich Asians.” The film features an all-star cast of Asian actors, including the legendary Michelle Yeoh, “Fresh Off The Boat” star Constance Wu, “Silicon Valley” and “Patriots Day actor Jimmy O. Yang, Gemma Chan Henry Golding, Ken Jeong and countless others.
Now in theaters, various locations, crazyrichasiansmovie.com
MUSIC
Anita Baker
Fans of the Grammy-winning R&B legend will have one last chance to see her perform in Boston when her farewell tour rolls into town this weekend. The “Will You Be Mine” and “Angel” singer will take over the Wang Theatre on Thursday night.
Aug. 16, 8 p.m., Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., Boston, $69.50, bochcenter.org