Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series
The Center for Arts at the Armory curates and produces the Spotlight Series to celebrate the diversity and culture of our community by bringing world-renowned performers, always paired with a local opening act, into our historic and intimate setting. We put the spotlight on local, national and international artists from diverse communities, and provide platforms that amplify these voices.
The series focuses on music but also includes theater and dance, as well as keynote speakers, to create immersive experiences sparking joy, inspiration, reflection, and intercultural learning. Past Spotlight Series artists have included Sweet Honey in the Rock, Rufus Wainwright, Meshell Ndegeocello, 10,000 Maniacs, Shawn Colvin, Blind Boys of Alabama, Ravi Coltrane, The Soul Rebels, John Scofield, iLe, Bill Frisell, Leyla McCalla, Lady Lamb, Lakou Mizik, Tracy Kidder & Jim O’Connell, Rodney Crowell, Bitch, Ryan Montbleau Band, BALA BILA w/Balla Kouyate and Matchume Zango, From Baghdad to Brooklyn by Michelle Azar, Wesli, Chris Pureka, David Wax Museum, Riders in the Sky, Fabiola Méndez, and Acoustic Nomads.
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Upcoming Spotlight Series Events
Tito Puente Jr.
December 11, 2026
Tito Puente, Jr. and his ensemble brings exhilarating Latin rhythms that will get your feet moving.
Boston Dance Theater
January 31, 2027
Boston Dance Theater will present “Unfurling,” an original, nature-inspired dance performance.
Blind Boys of Alabama
January 31, 2027
6x Grammy Winners return to Somerville, celebrating Stevie Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life”
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Upcoming Events
Strummerville Ukulele ClubWed. Oct. 28, 2026, 6:30 PM |
Clay N. Ferno's Comedy and Music Halloween RevueThu. Oct. 29, 2026, 6:00 PM |
Arts at the Armory Presents The Rocky Horror Picture ShowThu. Oct. 29, 2026, 7:00 PM |