Japan-America Friendship Festival

Sat · Oct 17·Boston City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA

Sweater Weather Fest is a free, all ages event on City Hall Plaza hosted by Sweater Weather Films, where Boston’s film industry opens up to the public. Taking place October 17, the day includes panels with local working filmmakers, crew, and local production companies, plus a short film contest anyone can enter. Guests…

Sat · Oct 17·5 PM – 10:30 PM·Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Franklin Park Zoo 5:00 – 10:30 p.m. , Franklin Park Zoo Prepare to be dazzled as you wander through this glowing immersive experience filled with vibrant lantern displays.

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Sat · Oct 17·Du Bois Freedom Center, 309 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230 · Boston

This installation is the culmination of a collaborative, community-engaged project supported through CACP's Community Engaged Coursework program. The partnership brought together Professor Irena Roman's Professional Illustration for the Community course and staff and scholars from the Du Bois Freedom Center and UMass A…

Sun · Oct 18·10 AM – 6 PM·SoWa Open Market, 500 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA

Boston's largest open-air farmers and artist market - regional farm stands, 100+ makers, food trucks and artist studios on pedestrian-only Thayer Street. Every Sunday, May 3 to November 15, 11AM-5PM. Free.

Thu · Oct 15·7 AM – 10 PM·Tower 1 Gallery, Tower Building, 1st Floor, 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

A celebration of art across all mediums using a distinct primary color palette.

Thu · Oct 15·SoWa Open Market · Boston

Join industry colleagues for a day of education, inspiration and celebration in the SoWa Art + Design District, the largest concentration of interior designers, architects, showrooms, artist studios and galleries in New England. Stay tuned for more information. October 15 th SoWa Art + Design District Boston, MA 02118

Thu · Oct 22·SoWa Open Market · Boston

After a hugely successful first edition in 2025, Affordable Art Fair is thrilled to be returning to Boston in Fall 2026! Join us at SoWa Power Station for our spectacular second edition. The fair will showcase galleries from Boston and beyond with a mixture of emerging and established artists. With thousands of artwork…

Tue · Sep 22·10 AM – 2 PM·Fenway Park · Boston

Join the Boston Red Sox and the Japan Society of Boston in celebrating Japanese heritage and culture at Fenway Park and receive a special Japan themed jersey!

Tue · Sep 22·4:45 PM – 6:45 PM·Hojoko, 1271 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215, USA

Before the Red Sox Japanese Celebration, head to Hojoko for a pre-game dinner and enjoy special Kirin product samples and swag. (JSB Members get a 20% discount all day at Hojoko by showing their active JSB Membership Card!)

Thu · Sep 24·8 PM – 9:30 PM·Virtual · Boston

Are you interested in teaching in Japan or curious about the JET Program? Whether you're actively preparing your application or just starting to explore the opportunity, this 90-minute virtual info session will give you the insights you need to take the next step.

Sat · Sep 26·5 PM – 10 PM·The Iron Horse, 18 Center St, Northampton, MA 01060, USA · Boston

Minyo Crusaders, a Tokyo-based 12-piece ensemble, reimagine the indigenous Japanese musical tradition through an expansive palette of global rhythms, from cumbia and reggae to Afro‑Caribbean and African styles.