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Calendar

Format: 2025-11-09
Format: 2025-11-09
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    Adults and children gather around tables, deeply engaged in arts and crafts. A logo in corner for Boston Family Days, City of Boston
    Free

    Boston Family Days

    Sun, Nov 9, 10 AM–5 PM
    Sun, Dec 7, 10 AM–5 PM
    Sun, Dec 14, 10 AM–5 PM
    More Dates
    A person with long gray hair and glasses stands in front of a display of colorful abstract paintings at an art show, smiling and wearing a black and red shirt. Artworks are arranged on the wall and table.
    At the Watershed, Free

    Watershed Community Event | Harboring Creativity

    Sun, Nov 9, 11 AM–4 PM
    A group of people, including children and adults, gather around a display table with open sketchbooks as colorful abstract art hangs on the wall behind them.
    ICA Kids, Tours + Workshops

    Family ART-trek

    Sun, Nov 9, 11 AM
    Sun, Dec 14, 11 AM
    Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 11 AM
    More Dates
    A man concentrates on coloring a craft at a table covered with a pink tablecloth, while others, including children, engage in creative activities in a bright, art-filled room.
    Art Making, ICA Kids

    Big Baby: A Story of Maushop

    Sun, Nov 9, 12–4 PM
    Sat, Nov 15, 12–4 PM
    Sun, Nov 16, 12–4 PM
    More Dates
    A group of people stands closely together in a gallery, intently observing a large, textured blue artwork displayed on a white wall. Some lean forward to examine the details during the tour.
    Talks

    An Indigenous Present Exhibition Tour 

    Sun, Nov 9, 1 PM
    Sat, Nov 15, 1 PM
    Sun, Nov 16, 1 PM
    More Dates
    Two people stand close together, viewed from behind, looking at a vibrant abstract painting dominated by red and pink hues in an art gallery.
    Free

    ICA Free Thursday Night

    Thu, Nov 13, 5–9 PM
    Thu, Nov 20, 5–9 PM
    Thu, Dec 4, 5–9 PM
    More Dates
    Art Making, Free

    Art-Making After Dark

    Thu, Nov 13, 6–8:30 PM
    Thu, Dec 11, 6–8:30 PM
    Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 6–8:30 PM
    More Dates
    A man with short dark hair is wearing a white button-up shirt and looking at the camera with a slight smile. The background is a plain light gray.
    Talks

    Gallery Talk: Max Gruber on An Indigenous Present

    Thu, Nov 13, 7 PM
    ICA GALA 2025
    Special Events

    ICA Gala 2025

    Fri, Nov 14, 7 PM – Sat, Nov 15, 12 AM
    A group of dancers in colorful outfits performs energetically on stage, their movements dynamic and expressive, set against a dark background.
    Dance

    Doug Varone and Dancers

    Sat, Nov 15, 8 PM
    Sun, Nov 16, 3 PM
    Colorful abstract painting with bold, textured brushstrokes. Features geometric shapes, zigzag and circular patterns, and vibrant hues of red, green, blue, and purple against a cream background.
    ICA Members, Tours + Workshops

    An Indigenous Present Member Tour

    Fri, Nov 21, 6:30 PM
    A woman with curly hair, wearing a sleeveless top and headset microphone, gestures with an outstretched hand while performing on stage with purple lighting.
    Film, ICA Live

    Leslie Cuyjet: For All Your Life

    Fri, Nov 21, 8 PM
    Sat, Nov 22, 8 PM
    A jazz quartet, reminiscent of the Gregory Groover Jr Trio, performs in a modern venue. The musicians play drums, saxophone, double bass, and keyboard. An audience in casual attire listens intently as light streams through large windows onto coral-colored wall art.
    Free, Music

    Drop-in Live Music

    Fri, Nov 28, 1–3 PM
    Sat, Nov 29, 1–3 PM
    Fri, Dec 26, 1–3 PM
    More Dates
    A woman with curly hair sits on a chair in front of colorful abstract paintings with bold calligraphic designs in yellow, pink, and a mosaic of red, blue, and orange panels.

    Sneha Shrestha (aka IMAGINE) Print Signing

    Thu, Dec 4, 5–9 PM
    A middle-aged person in a white sweater dress and shoulder-length dark hair dances in a colorfully lit crowd
    First Fridays

    First Fridays: Wintry Mixer

    Fri, Dec 5, 6–10 PM
    Exterior view of a modern building with large glass windows and a staircase on the facade. People walk nearby on a clear day, and the letters ICA are visible on the upper section of the building.
    Free

    Bank of America Museums on Us

    Sat, Dec 6, 10 AM–5 PM
    Sun, Dec 7, 10 AM–5 PM
    a child and a man are crafting at a table covered, in front of a bright mural. The man assists the child, both focused on their activity, while another person in a red hoodie sits nearby.
    Free, ICA Kids

    Play Date: Free Family Art Day

    Sun, Dec 7, 10 AM–3 PM
    Sun, Feb 1, 2026, 10 AM–3 PM
    Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 10 AM–3 PM
    More Dates
    A young woman with braided hair sits at a table in a busy art classroom, focused on painting with a brush; other adults around her are also engaged in creative activities.
    Free

    Neighborhood Night

    Thu, Dec 11, 5–9 PM
    A woman in a black dress and boots sits on a bench in ICA/Boston, surrounded by large colorful paintings on white walls
    Talks

    Gallery Talk: Meghan Clare Considine on Portia Zvavahera 

    Thu, Dec 11, 7 PM
    Six contemporary dancers in dark clothing perform a dramatic routine on stage. Five reach toward the right, one stretches forward on the floor, while one person stands apart with an arm raised. The background is dark and dimly lit.
    Dance

    Anne Plamondon Productions: Myokine

    Sat, Dec 13, 8 PM
    Sun, Dec 14, 3 PM
    A paved road passes under a large, naturally formed rock arch with layered, reddish stone. Blue sky and distant, rocky hills are visible through the opening in the arch.
    Film, Free, ICA Live

    Intaglios of Breath and Light: An Indigenous Present Short Film Program

    Thu, Dec 18, 5–9 PM
    Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 5–9 PM
    A claymation scene shows a round, green character with stick limbs and red shoes holding a yellow object, smiling at a happy pink worm in a whimsical forest filled with mushrooms and large leaves.
    Film, ICA Kids

    Kid Flicks Short Films

    Sun, Dec 21, 11 AM–12 PM
    Sat, Dec 27, 11 AM–12 PM
    Sun, Dec 28, 11 AM–12 PM
    A young woman wearing a blue swimsuit reclines outdoors, surrounded by blurred greenery and vibrant yellow flowers in the background, gazing directly at the camera—her pose reminiscent of portraits showcased at ICA Boston.
    Film

    Sundance Film Festival Shorts 

    Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 7 PM
    Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 7 PM
    Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 3 PM
    More Dates
    A person with long, dark hair smiles at the camera. They are wearing a blue and white floral patterned shawl.
    Free, Tours + Workshops

    Gallery Talk: Tessa Bachi Haas on the 2025 James and Audrey Foster Prize

    Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 2 PM
    A woman in a yellow dress performs on a dark stage, her arms raised and bent at the elbows, with her long hair styled in a braid.
    Dance, Special Events

    Mar Parrilla Site-Responsive Performance 

    Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 7 PM
    In a vibrant abstract artwork, red and orange hues form irregular patterns on a glossy surface
    Talks, Virtual events

    Online Series: Art, Artists, and Abstraction in An Indigenous Present

    Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 2–3 PM
    Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 2–3 PM
    Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 2–3 PM
    At ICA First Fridays in March, a couple dances closely at the party. The woman with curly hair wears a patterned dress, while the man with glasses dons a hat and red suit. He holds a drink as they embrace, surrounded by a lively crowd.
    First Fridays

    First Fridays: Red Hot Vol. 6

    Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 6–10 PM
    A person stands facing a large digital screen displaying a glowing circuit board pattern on the left and scattered floating digital shards on the right, resembling data emerging from the circuitry.
    ICA Live

    Patrick Blenkarn and Milton Lim: asses.masses

    Sat, Feb 14, 2026, 2 PM
    Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 2 PM
    Headshot of Jeffrey Gibson.
    Free, Talks

    The Artist’s Voice: Jeffrey Gibson with Nora Burnett Abrams

    Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 7 PM
    Six dancers perform on a dark stage; one stands alone left, two pairs kneel and interact right, while one dancer leaps dramatically in mid-air at center, arms raised, against a simple black background.
    Dance

    Gibney Company

    Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 8 PM
    Sat, Mar 14, 2026, 8 PM
    A group of diverse women stand together in a rustic wooden room with string lights, dressed in elegant and stylish outfits, looking confidently at the camera.
    ICA Live, Music

    Lorelei Ensemble: LOOK UP

    Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 8 PM
    Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 8 PM
    A woman with long dark hair, her face partially illuminated by a beam of light, with a soft-focus background of rocks and dim surroundings.
    ICA Live, Music

    Maria Somerville

    Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 8 PM
    Two vintage cars are parked in front of a brick building. A sign on the wall reads AAMARP of NJ, 2nd floor-11 Leon with an arrow pointing left. The photo appears to be in black and white.
    Free, Talks

    The Artist’s Voice: L’Merchie Frazier, Reginald L. Jackson, and Shea Justice, with Jeffrey De Blois

    Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 7 PM
    Five dancers in varied, expressive poses perform on stage among draped fabric and sheets, with warm lighting and sheer curtains in the background, creating a dynamic and dramatic scene.
    Dance

    KAIROS Dance Theater

    Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 8 PM
    Seven performers, wearing earth-toned clothing and scarves, looking forward with serious expressions.
    Dance

    Chavi Bansal’s Vimoksha Dance Company

    Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8 PM
    Two dancers from Rashaun Mitchell + Silas Riener: Open Machine strike expressive poses on stage; one balances on one hand with a high leg extension, while the other arches gracefully towards her against a black background.
    Dance, ICA Live, Music

    Rashaun Mitchell + Silas Riener: Open Machine

    Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 8 PM
    Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8 PM
    A group of people look at framed portraits hanging in a brightly lit gallery with purple-tinted walls and large windows showing water outside.
    Free, ICA Teens

    ICA Teens Spring Showcase

    Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 5:30–8 PM
    A colorful illustration shows two groups of people relaxing in a swimming pool. Some float on inflatable rings, others swim or sit poolside, all smiling and enjoying the water under a bright, blue background.

    The Artist’s Voice: Derrick Adams with Salamishah Tillet 

    Thu, May 7, 2026, 7 PM
    Dancers perform expressive, dynamic movements in a studio with large windows, their silhouettes mid-motion, highlighting energy and fluidity in the group choreography.
    Dance, ICA Live

    Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Marks of RED

    Fri, May 15, 2026, 8 PM
    Sat, May 16, 2026, 8 PM
    A person with long platinum blonde hair poses confidently in a bold, blue-patterned puffy coat with an oversized collar, black gloves, and dramatic makeup, set against a deep red background.
    ICA Live, Music

    [Project Creatine]

    Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 8 PM

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