Author: Arts at the Armory

Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Tito Puente, Jr.

Friday, December 11, 2026

The heir to the “King of Mambo,” continues his passionate mission to nurture his father’s magnificent Latin jazz and salsa legacy.

He has found captive audiences who echo his passion. Crowds lured to a venue by the father are returning to see the son — and to once again participate in the high voltage celebration that takes place on stage and spills onto the dance floor.

Tito Puente, Jr. and his ensemble brings exhilarating Latin rhythms that will get your feet moving. They will be joined by dancers and musicians from MetaMovements who will energize an immersive evening that will begin with complimentary dance lessons when doors open. The evening will continue with an opening set by MetaMovements’ Conjunto Obaye and their unique blend of Cuban music designed for dancing, including Afro-Cuban, Rumba, Salsa and Son. With one foot in Boston and the other in the Caribbean, MetaMovements is an artist collective advancing community engagement and well-being through music, dance and participatory cultural events.
This concert will be proudly co-presented by Ágora Cultural Architects.

Tickets available now for this exciting Spotlight offering! Doors will open for dance lessons at 7:00pm on Dec 11; live music and more dancing will begin at 8:00pm.

Tickets: $40 for General Admission (Standing Room Only). The Mezzanine and main floor will have limited tables and seating available on a first come first serve basis.

Questions? Contact Arts at the Armory at 617-718-2191 or info@artsatthearmory.org

Tickets purchased for Tito Puente Jr. are non-refundable. All sales are final.
We strive to be a welcoming, accessible community arts space. We are delighted to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program.

Arts at the Armory will offer 10 free tickets (max of 2 free tickets per person) to EBT, WIC and ConnectCareholders for each Spotlight Series performance. Please contact administrator@artsatthearmory.org for more information. Ticket requests must be submitted 3 business days before an event occurs.

Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Boston Dance Theater

Sunday, January 31, 2027

Boston Dance Theater brings their original contemporary piece, “Unfurling,” an original, nature-inspired dance performance to the Spotlight Series stage.

Unfurling is a site-responsive performance created by the artists of Boston Dance Theater in collaboration with visual artist Kim Radochia. Drawing inspiration from the quiet resilience of plant life and the writings of Indigenous botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, the work invites audiences into a shared sensory experience of movement, sound, and sculptural installation. Dancers move through the space like tendrils of growth, attuning to one another, the land, and the invisible networks that sustain life. Rooted in slowness, sensitivity, and ecological imagination, Unfurling asks us to notice what is often overlooked and to sense our place within a living, interdependent world.

Doors will open at 5:00pm on Jan 31. The dance performance will begin at 6:00pm. The audience is invited to stay after for a brief post-show talkback with Boston Dance Theater’s company members.

Tickets: $35 for General Admission seating. Questions? Contact Arts at the Armory at 617-718-2191 or info@artsatthearmory.org

Tickets purchased for Boston Dance Theater are non-refundable. All sales are final.

We strive to be a welcoming, accessible community arts space. We are delighted to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program. Arts at the Armory will offer 10 free tickets (max of 2 free tickets per person) to EBT, WIC and ConnectCareholders for each Spotlight Series performance. Please contact elyse@artsatthearmory.org for more information. Ticket requests must be submitted 3 business days before an event occurs.

Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Blind Boys of Alabama

Friday, February 12, 2027

6x Grammy Winners return to Somerville, celebrating Stevie Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life”

Arts at the Armory is thrilled to welcome back gospel legends Blind Boys of Alabama to the Spotlight Series on Friday, February 12, 2027.

The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and The Recording Academy/GRAMMYs with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of six GRAMMY® Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years.

This special presentation pairs many of Stevie Wonder’s classic songs with beloved selections from the Blind Boys’ own celebrated repertoire, blending gospel, soul, and Americana in a joyful performance that honors both musical legacies. With over 75 years of lifting spirits and moving souls, the Blind Boys continue their mission of spreading light and love through the universal language of music. In 2003, the Blind Boys earned a Grammy Award for an album that included their acclaimed cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground,” a version later featured in film and television, including FX’s Fargo. In 2007, Stevie Wonder presented Blind Boys singer Jimmy Carter with a Vision Award for Lifetime Achievement, underscoring their enduring impact on music and culture.

Featuring classics like: “Sir Duke,” “I Wish,” “As,” and more.

They have appeared on recordings with many artists, including Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Susan Tedeschi, Ben Harper, Patty Griffin, and Taj Mahal.

Tickets available now for Blind Boys of Alabama on Feb. 12, 2027 at Arts at the Armory. Doors open at 7:00pm, the music will start at 8:00pm a local opening act.

Tickets: $65 General Admission seating.

Tickets purchased for Blind Boys of Alabama are non-refundable. All sales are final.

We strive to be a welcoming, accessible community arts space. We are delighted to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program.

Arts at the Armory will offer 10 free tickets (max of 2 free tickets per person) to EBT, WIC and ConnectCareholders for each Spotlight Series performance. Please contact elyse@artsatthearmory.org for more information.