The Weekender: March 20 to 23

Photo by Cydney Scott

March 20 to 23

BU may not have a spot in the March Madness tournament, but the Terrier men’s ice hockey team has made the Hockey East semifinals at TD Garden on Thursday, and that’s a big frickin’ deal. 

Not a sports fan? May we suggest events in honor of Women’s History Month, the Spring 2025 BU Art Market, and free trivia (and tapioca) sponsored by BU Student Government. 

African American Women in 19th-century Cambridge Walking Tour

The Cambridge Black History Project and the Harvard College history department have collaborated to design this free self-guided walking tour of the city, where participants can interact with spaces inhabited by important 19th-century Black women—just in time for Women’s History Month. From the Indigenous women of the Massachusett, Nipmuc, and Wampanoag nations to notable historical figures such as writer Harriet Jacobs and activist Charlotte Hawkins Brown, the tour highlights how these influential women’s lives made Cambridge the vibrant community it is today. 

Find the free, self-guided walking tour here.

Hockey East Semifinal

Last weekend, the men’s ice hockey team won a quarterfinals nail-biter against UMass at Agganis to clinch a spot in the Hockey East semifinals. On Thursday, they’ll play the UConn Huskies at TD Garden, with the winner going on to the Hockey East championship game. 

Thursday, March 20, 4 pm, TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston. Purchase tickets on sites such as Ticketmaster, starting at $33. 

Trivia and Tapioca

Come to BU Student Government’s free trivia night for a chance to win prizes ranging from dorm room swag to iPads. There will also be free boba tea for the first 200 students who come in the door.

Thursday, March 20, 6 to 8 pm, George Sherman Union large ballroom, 775 Commonwealth Ave. The event is free; RSVP here.

Spring 2025 BU Art Market

Does your space need some new life? Browse, and shop, the BU Art Market, featuring 17 BU creators—students, staff, faculty, and alums. The Art Market is a collaboration with BU student organization Fabrio, a creative space for individuals to collaborate as a collective and work towards achieving in a sustainable and ethical manner. Inspired by the Fabrio Art Market, some creators will be open to offering art trades. While you shop, enjoy the live DJ set from members of BU on Beat. 

Friday, March 21, 1 to 6 pm, GSU Link, first floor, 775 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. 

Boston Theater Company’s Queer Voices Festival

The Queer Voices Festival is a three-day celebration of LGBTQ+ creativity, showcasing a series of 10-minute plays and performances by local artists, hosted by the Boston Theater Company. This submission-based festival highlights the work of LGBTQ+ playwrights and promotes diverse queer representation in the arts. Highlights: a staged reading in collaboration with CHUANG Stage, a family-friendly queer Shakespeare performance, and explorations of queer narratives fit for all ages and backgrounds. Plays in this year’s festival include The Balcony or The Last Night by Pascale Florestal, Halftime v. Intermission by Michael J. Bobbitt, and Left Overs by Roni Ragone.

Friday, March 21, through Sunday, March 23, Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Theatre, 539 Tremont St., Boston. View the festival calendar, and purchase tickets for a pay-what-you-wish fee, here. 

Battle of the Bartenders

If you’re looking for a fun date activity or simply to grab an afternoon drink with friends, you won’t want to miss Boston’s first-ever Battle of the Bartenders, where the city’s most popular mixologists will compete for the title of Best Bartender. Hosted at Time Out Market, the event is free and features local cuisine, a lively atmosphere, and a wide variety of creative drinks from popular Boston establishments, like Bricco, Rochambeau, Sonsie, and Hojoko.

Sunday, March 23, 1 to 5 pm, Time Out Market Boston, 401 Park Drive, Boston. Tickets are free, but should be reserved in advance here. Food and drink are available for individual purchase. 

Salaam Bombay! at Coolidge Corner Theatre

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Coolidge Corner Theatre is spotlighting trailblazing women filmmakers from across the globe. This Sunday, it’s Salaam Bombay! which follows Krishna, a young child living in the slums of Bombay, as he works to find a way home to his family. Directed by Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, the film won the Camera d’Or at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for Best Foreign Film at the 1989 Academy Awards. The film is copresented by Women in Film & Video New England.

Sunday, March 23, 1:30 pm, Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St, Brookline. Tickets are $14 for students; purchase here.