Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Grace Kelly May 9, 2026

Arts at the Armory Presents Grace Kelly

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Saxophonist-singer-songwriter Grace Kelly takes the stage in May 2026 at Arts at the Armory!

Grace Kelly, an unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer, and band leader, has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 15 acclaimed albums, and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a member of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – all before reaching her mid-twenties. In 2022, she became the youngest member of Berklee College of Music’s Board of Trustees.

Grace’s early career highlights featured performances at Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration at age 16 and at age 14 as a soloist with the Boston Pops playing an original, arranged composition with the legendary orchestra. Since then, she has played over 1,000 shows as a bandleader in 35 countries at venues such as the Kennedy Center, Moscow Symphony Hall, and international jazz festivals. Touted for her scorching saxophone stylings and purring vocals, Grace has performed and recorded with renowned artists including Lin Manuel-Miranda, Dave Brubeck, Lee Konitz, and Phil Woods.

Tickets available now; experience an electrifying concert with Grace Kelly on May 9, 2026 at Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA.

Doors open at 7:00pm, the show begins at 8:00pm with an opening act followed by Kelly.

December 21, 2025January 8, 2026

Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Tourmaline May 28, 2026

Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Tourmaline Thursday, May 28, 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Artist, filmmaker, and national bestselling author Tourmaline will discuss her new book at Arts at the Armory in Spring 2026!

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Tourmaline will discuss her new book, Marsha, published in May 2025 and the definitive biography of the revolutionary trans activist Marsha P. Johnson. It was named a National Bestseller and was selected by the New York Times for inclusion in the Nonfiction Spring Book Preview. The Harvard Bookstore will be selling copies of Marsha on the night of the event; a book signing will follow Tourmaline’s presentation.

About Tourmaline:

A Guggenheim Fellow and TIME100 Honoree, Tourmaline is an artist, filmmaker, and national bestselling author whose work spans high art and pop culture.

Tourmaline’s art is in the permanent collections of The Met, MoMA, Tate, and the Whitney, among other museums. Her influence in contemporary art has also been showcased in both the Venice Biennale and the Whitney Biennial.

Tourmaline’s award-winning films — including the critically acclaimed Happy Birthday, Marsha!; Salacia; Atlantic is a Sea of Bones; and Mary of Ill Fame — have been widely recognized for their unique blend of historical narrative and speculative futurism.

Tickets available now; get ready for an engaging book talk with Tourmaline on May 28, 2026 at Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA.

Doors open at 7:00pm, the show begins at 8:00pm.

December 20, 2025March 24, 2026

Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Tito Puente, Jr. Friday, December 11, 2026

Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents We Black Folk Showcase

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.

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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.