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Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series

Spotlight Series

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.

If you are interested in sponsoring a performance or the entire series, please click here for more information.

Upcoming Spotlight Series Events

Rufus Wainwright returns to Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA for his 2026 East Coast Solo Shows!
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Rufus Wainwright

April 27, 2026

An intimate concert with one of the most distinctive voices of his generation.

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Grace Kelly
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Grace Kelly

May 9, 2026

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

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Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Tourmaline
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Tourmaline

May 28, 2026

Artist, filmmaker, and national bestselling author Tourmaline will discuss her new book!

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Tito Puente, Jr. and dancers musicians from MetaMovements
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Tito Puente Jr. with MetaMovements

December 11, 2026

Tito Puente, Jr. and his ensemble brings exhilarating Latin rhythms that will get your feet moving.

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2022 NACHMO Performances Day Three
Sun. Feb. 27, 2022    
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
NACHMO Boston is proud to share the work of over 25 local choreographers for the 2022 NACHMO Boston live performance! In order to keep making [...]
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Winter Parkour (Teen Indoor 11-16)
Mon. Feb. 28, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This class is for pre-teens and teens of all ability and fitness levels and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, [...]
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Queer Tango Boston
Mon. Feb. 28, 2022    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join queer folk and their allies for Monday night tango classes with Boston Tango teachers! Learn the social dance connecting queers around the world! No [...]
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Winter Parkour (Kids Advanced 8-13)
Mon. Feb. 28, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A class designed for more experienced practitioners that have established a strong physical and technical foundation and are ready to bring their training to the [...]
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SCES Brown Bag Program
Tue. Mar. 01, 2022    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Free groceries for older people and younger people with disabilities living in senior housing, provided by Somerville-Cambridge Elder services and the Greater Boston Food Bank
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Winter Parkour (Kids Indoor 8-13)
Tue. Mar. 01, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This class is for children of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, as well [...]
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Winter Parkour (Low Impact/50+ Indoor)
Tue. Mar. 01, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A class designed for practitioners with "more life experience" (age 40/50+) that are interested in getting the fitness and agility benefits of parkour training without [...]
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Smut Slam
Tue. Mar. 01, 2022    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
What's a SMUT SLAM? I'm so glad you asked! It's a fast-paced storytelling open mic based on REAL life, REAL lust, REAL sex. Consenting Slammers [...]
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Smut Slam
Tue. Mar. 01, 2022    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
It's been a rough couple months, but good news! SMUT SLAM is back! What's a SMUT SLAM? I'm so glad you asked! It's a fast-paced [...]
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Archery Tag
Wed. Mar. 02, 2022    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Hunger Games meets Dodgeball, Archery Tag® is the exhilarating new sport that's easy to learn and hours of fun.  Adults only, please.  When you arrive [...]
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Creative Music Masterclass & Performance with John Dalton
Thu. Mar. 03, 2022    
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
A night of creative music discussion and performance featuring: Forbes Graham- trumpet Erik Van Dam- Saxophones Jim Robitaille- Guitar John Dalton- Drums This concert is [...]
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Fun Spanish English Meetup
Sat. Mar. 05, 2022    
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
HOLA, We are Fun Spanish ( English) on meetup open to all with a variety of social activities. We have different opportunities to learn Spanish [...]
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Winter Parkour (Teen Indoor 11-16)
Mon. Mar. 07, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This class is for pre-teens and teens of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, [...]
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Queer Tango Boston
Mon. Mar. 07, 2022    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join queer folk and their allies for Monday night tango classes with Boston Tango teachers! Learn the social dance connecting queers around the world! No [...]
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Winter Parkour (Kids Advanced 8-13)
Mon. Mar. 07, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A class designed for more experienced practitioners that have established a strong physical and technical foundation and are ready to bring their training to the [...]
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Winter Parkour (Kids Indoor 8-13)
Tue. Mar. 08, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This class is for children of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, as well [...]
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Winter Parkour (Low Impact/50+ Indoor)
Tue. Mar. 08, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A class designed for practitioners with "more life experience" (age 40/50+) that are interested in getting the fitness and agility benefits of parkour training without [...]
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Alex Sturbaum - Cedar Stanistreet - Alex Cumming
Tue. Mar. 08, 2022    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join us for an evening of fiddle music, accordions, and folk song. Doors open at 7:30 PM, music starts at 8 PM. Suggested donation: $15 [...]
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Been Out Here: Teen Open Mic Night
Wed. Mar. 09, 2022    
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Been Out Here Teen Open Mic is holding it down at the Armory every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Bring your poems, your verses, [...]
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Archery Tag
Wed. Mar. 09, 2022    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Hunger Games meets Dodgeball, Archery Tag® is the exhilarating new sport that's easy to learn and hours of fun.  Adults only, please.  When you arrive [...]
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Boston Conservatory Wind Ensemble - Featuring Nicholas Johnson, Cello
Thu. Mar. 10, 2022    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission: FREE | Please note: this in-person performance is only open to the Berklee community (students, faculty, staff) and invited guests. It is not open [...]
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Two Truths And a Lie
Fri. Mar. 11, 2022    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Center for Arts at the Armory is proud to present Two Truths and a Lie as part of our POP (Performance Opportunity Program) series. [...]
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Beyond Wrestling: "Munky Business"
Sun. Mar. 13, 2022    
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Matches announced: Angel Ortiz vs. Jonathan Gresham Biff Busick vs. Wheeler YUTA LuFisto & Jordynne Grace vs. Leyla Hirsch & Masha Slamovich Kimber Lee vs. [...]
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Winter Parkour (Teen Indoor 11-16)
Mon. Mar. 14, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This class is for pre-teens and teens of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, [...]
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Queer Tango Boston
Mon. Mar. 14, 2022    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join queer folk and their allies for Monday night tango classes with Boston Tango teachers! Learn the social dance connecting queers around the world! No [...]
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Winter Parkour (Kids Advanced 8-13)
Mon. Mar. 14, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A class designed for more experienced practitioners that have established a strong physical and technical foundation and are ready to bring their training to the [...]
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Winter Parkour (Kids Indoor 8-13)
Tue. Mar. 15, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This class is for children of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, as well [...]
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Winter Parkour (Low Impact/50+ Indoor)
Tue. Mar. 15, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A class designed for practitioners with "more life experience" (age 40/50+) that are interested in getting the fitness and agility benefits of parkour training without [...]
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Wed. Mar. 16, 2022    
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Red Cross’s regular blood drive returns to the Armory. Please consider donating!
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Archery Tag
Wed. Mar. 16, 2022    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Hunger Games meets Dodgeball, Archery Tag® is the exhilarating new sport that's easy to learn and hours of fun.  Adults only, please.  When you arrive [...]
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Boston Security Meetup (Hybrid)
Thu. Mar. 17, 2022    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Boston area has one of the most diverse information security ecosystems in the world. Over the past several years our local community has been [...]
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Fête Michelle Coimbra With Us!
Fri. Mar. 18, 2022    
6:00 pm
We are celebrating the 10 Year Work Anniversary of Cafe Manager Michelle Coimbra, and you are invited! Please join us on Friday, March 18th at [...]
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Revels Spring Sing - A Family Celebration of the Vernal Equinox
Sun. Mar. 20, 2022    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us for our annual celebration of the vernal equinox on Sunday, March 20, as we officially welcome in the spring! This year’s Revels Spring [...]
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Winter Parkour (Teen Indoor 11-16)
Mon. Mar. 21, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This class is for pre-teens and teens of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, [...]
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Queer Tango Boston
Mon. Mar. 21, 2022    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join queer folk and their allies for Monday night tango classes with Boston Tango teachers! Learn the social dance connecting queers around the world! No [...]
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Winter Parkour (Kids Advanced 8-13)
Mon. Mar. 21, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A class designed for more experienced practitioners that have established a strong physical and technical foundation and are ready to bring their training to the [...]
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Queer Tango Boston
Mon. Mar. 21, 2022    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join queer folk and their allies for Monday night tango classes with Boston Tango teachers! (Pamela Slavasky teaches in March) 6:30-7:30 Advanced Class 7:30-8:30 All-level [...]
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Winter Parkour (Kids Indoor 8-13)
Tue. Mar. 22, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This class is for children of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, as well [...]
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The Moth: Boston StorySLAM
Tue. Mar. 22, 2022    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join us the fourth Tuesday of each month for the Boston Moth StorySLAM! This community-focused, open-mic storytelling competition is open to anyone can share a [...]
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Winter Parkour (Low Impact/50+ Indoor)
Tue. Mar. 22, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A class designed for practitioners with "more life experience" (age 40/50+) that are interested in getting the fitness and agility benefits of parkour training without [...]
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Strummerville Ukulele Club
Wed. Mar. 23, 2022    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Grab your uke and join us as we sing and strum the hits! All levels welcome, from beginners to seasoned hands.
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Archery Tag
Wed. Mar. 23, 2022    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Hunger Games meets Dodgeball, Archery Tag® is the exhilarating new sport that's easy to learn and hours of fun.  Adults only, please.  When you arrive [...]
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Teatro Brasileiro de Boston
Sun. Mar. 27, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Mask/Vaccine Policy: We continue to require the usage of masks, and proof of vaccination to attend events in our Performance Hall and Cafe. Proof of vaccination [...]
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Winter Parkour (Teen Indoor 11-16)
Mon. Mar. 28, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This class is for pre-teens and teens of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, [...]
More Info
Queer Tango Boston
Mon. Mar. 28, 2022    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join queer folk and their allies for Monday night tango classes with Boston Tango teachers! Learn the social dance connecting queers around the world! No [...]
More Info
Winter Parkour (Kids Advanced 8-13)
Mon. Mar. 28, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A class designed for more experienced practitioners that have established a strong physical and technical foundation and are ready to bring their training to the [...]
More Info
Queer Tango Boston
Mon. Mar. 28, 2022    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join queer folk and their allies for Monday night tango classes with Boston Tango teachers! April 4 Learn the social dance connecting queers around the [...]
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Winter Parkour (Kids Indoor 8-13)
Tue. Mar. 29, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This class is for children of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, as well [...]
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Winter Parkour (Low Impact/50+ Indoor)
Tue. Mar. 29, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A class designed for practitioners with "more life experience" (age 40/50+) that are interested in getting the fitness and agility benefits of parkour training without [...]
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Rhythm Delivered by DrumatiX
Wed. Mar. 30, 2022    
8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
The Center for Arts at the Armory is proud to present Rhythm Delivered by DrumatiX as part of our POP (Performance Opportunity Program) series. Join [...]
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Events on Sun. Feb. 27, 2022
2022 NACHMO Performances Day Three
27 Feb 22
Events on Mon. Feb. 28, 2022
Winter Parkour (Teen Indoor 11-16)
28 Feb 22
Queer Tango Boston
28 Feb 22
Winter Parkour (Kids Advanced 8-13)
28 Feb 22
Events on Tue. Mar. 01, 2022
SCES Brown Bag Program
1 Mar 22
Winter Parkour (Kids Indoor 8-13)
1 Mar 22
Winter Parkour (Low Impact/50+ Indoor)
1 Mar 22
Smut Slam
1 Mar 22
Smut Slam
1 Mar 22
Events on Wed. Mar. 02, 2022
Archery Tag
2 Mar 22
Events on Thu. Mar. 03, 2022
Creative Music Masterclass & Performance with John Dalton
3 Mar 22
Events on Sat. Mar. 05, 2022
Fun Spanish English Meetup
5 Mar 22
Events on Mon. Mar. 07, 2022
Winter Parkour (Teen Indoor 11-16)
7 Mar 22
Queer Tango Boston
7 Mar 22
Winter Parkour (Kids Advanced 8-13)
7 Mar 22
Events on Tue. Mar. 08, 2022
Winter Parkour (Kids Indoor 8-13)
8 Mar 22
Winter Parkour (Low Impact/50+ Indoor)
8 Mar 22
Alex Sturbaum - Cedar Stanistreet - Alex Cumming
8 Mar 22
Events on Wed. Mar. 09, 2022
Been Out Here: Teen Open Mic Night
9 Mar 22
Archery Tag
9 Mar 22
Events on Thu. Mar. 10, 2022
Boston Conservatory Wind Ensemble - Featuring Nicholas Johnson, Cello
10 Mar 22
Events on Fri. Mar. 11, 2022
Two Truths And a Lie
11 Mar 22
Events on Sun. Mar. 13, 2022
Beyond Wrestling: "Munky Business"
13 Mar 22
Events on Mon. Mar. 14, 2022
Winter Parkour (Teen Indoor 11-16)
14 Mar 22
Queer Tango Boston
14 Mar 22
Winter Parkour (Kids Advanced 8-13)
14 Mar 22
Events on Tue. Mar. 15, 2022
Winter Parkour (Kids Indoor 8-13)
15 Mar 22
Winter Parkour (Low Impact/50+ Indoor)
15 Mar 22
Events on Wed. Mar. 16, 2022
Red Cross Blood Drive
16 Mar 22
Archery Tag
16 Mar 22
Events on Thu. Mar. 17, 2022
Boston Security Meetup (Hybrid)
17 Mar 22
Events on Fri. Mar. 18, 2022
Fête Michelle Coimbra With Us!
18 Mar 22
Events on Sun. Mar. 20, 2022
Revels Spring Sing - A Family Celebration of the Vernal Equinox
20 Mar 22
Events on Mon. Mar. 21, 2022
Winter Parkour (Teen Indoor 11-16)
21 Mar 22
Queer Tango Boston
21 Mar 22
Winter Parkour (Kids Advanced 8-13)
21 Mar 22
Queer Tango Boston
21 Mar 22
Events on Tue. Mar. 22, 2022
Winter Parkour (Kids Indoor 8-13)
22 Mar 22
The Moth: Boston StorySLAM
22 Mar 22
Winter Parkour (Low Impact/50+ Indoor)
22 Mar 22
Events on Wed. Mar. 23, 2022
Strummerville Ukulele Club
23 Mar 22
Archery Tag
23 Mar 22
Events on Sun. Mar. 27, 2022
Teatro Brasileiro de Boston
27 Mar 22
Events on Mon. Mar. 28, 2022
Winter Parkour (Teen Indoor 11-16)
28 Mar 22
Queer Tango Boston
28 Mar 22
Winter Parkour (Kids Advanced 8-13)
28 Mar 22
Queer Tango Boston
28 Mar 22
Events on Tue. Mar. 29, 2022
Winter Parkour (Kids Indoor 8-13)
29 Mar 22
Winter Parkour (Low Impact/50+ Indoor)
29 Mar 22
Events on Wed. Mar. 30, 2022
Rhythm Delivered by DrumatiX
30 Mar 22

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