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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

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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