Find Free Things to Do in Boston on A Budget
Easter weekend is for everyone and no one does it better than Boston! Sure, you could drop a ton of cash visiting expensive hotels for an egg hunt and brunch OR you can check out one of the free and cheap options below {and save the cash for your Easter dinner!}Read More
It may be Easter weekend but there are still plenty of fun things to do. Whether you’re looking for a free egg hunt or concert tickets, we’ve got it all- on the cheap! Free and cheap events in Boston this weekend include 50% off tickets to see the Blue Man Group, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Robin Williams Tribute Show, James & the Giant Peach, Big Apple Circus at North Shore Mall, the Boston Poetry Slam, Museum of Science Astronomy After Hours, free bootcamp workouts, and much more. Read More
Ariel, Flounder, and Sebastian are returning in an all-new live adventure at Babson College’s Sorenson Center for the Arts. The Wellesley Theatre Project presents The Little Mermaid, Jr., an exciting family-friendly musical adventure adapted from the Disney motion picture and Broadway version of the much-beloved The Little Mermaid. If you or someone you know loves to sing “Under the Sea” or “Part of Your World,” you can dive into this show for just $9 thanks to an exclusive half-off offer Goldstar has for Boston on Budget readers.
The Little Mermaid, Jr. retells the classic tale of Ariel as she longs to leave her ocean home and find adventure above the waters. Her father King Triton, however, believes Ariel is simply being foolish and should stay where she is. Defying her father, Ariel falls in love with the handsome human Prince Eric and makes a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula to leave the ocean and find a new life on dry land. Of course, Ariel soon realizes she should have been careful about what she wished for.
This performance of The Little Mermaid, Jr. is perfect for the whole family features an cast composed entirely of area students ranging from second graders to high school seniors. Performance dates and times are as follows:
Tickets to this show are $18 for adults at the door, but you can currently get half-off tickets through Goldstar.com. Just sign up for a free membership with your email address or Facebook account and start taking of exclusive offers like this one just for Boston on Budget readers.
The Little Mermaid, Jr. will be performed at The Sorenson Center at Babson College, located at 19 Babson College Drive Wellesley, MA 02482. For more information visit WellesleyTheatreProject.org.
One of the most unique acts of our time is coming to Boston’s Charles Playhouse. Blue Man Group are bringing their mind-bending performance to Boston to wow audiences with their unique blend of pounding percussion, psychedelic visuals, high-tech wizardry, and sly social commentary. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or are curious about what a Blue Man Group show is like, we’ve got a deal you can’t afford to miss: half-off tickets. Get them before they’re gone!
Blue Man Group first appeared in 1987 when friends Chris Wink, Matt Goldman, and Phil Stanton began staging what they called “creative disturbances” on the streets of Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Those performances drew enough attention to land the group performances at the Astor Place Theatre in 1991, and the rest is history. Today, Blue Man Group tour worldwide, have released Grammy-nominated certified gold albums, and have been purchased by legendary surreal circus group Cirque du Soleil.
Blue Man Group performances center around the trio’s driving, drum-driven music which incorporate otherworldly instruments the group has created themselves. Aside from the music, their performances feature a cerebral mix of visual art and comedy sketches which draw upon themes of cutting-edge science and technology, information overload, societal pressures and cultural norms, and the state of being an outsider – all done without the group speaking a single word.
If you want to catch this legendary group live in Boston, now’s your chance. Blue Man Group will be at the Charles Playhouse throughout the month of April performing a 90-minute show recommended for ages 7 and up. Be aware that the show may not be appropriate for everyone as it features loud music, strobe lights, and lots of sensory stimulation; in fact, sensory overload is one of the core themes of the show.
Boston on Budget readers can get tickets to this one-of-a-kind show for just $36.50 – a discount of 50% off. These are sure to sell out, so act quickly and get your tickets today.
Visit CharlesPlayhouse.com or BlueMan.com for more information.
No other tale has captured the American imagination generation after generation as Mark Twain’s classic The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The 1876 novel about a young boy growing up on the Mississippi River never stops resounding with audiences of all ages, and that’s why Boston’s Needham Community Theatre is performing this timeless tale live on stage at the Needham Community Theatre. If you or someone you know is a fan of Twain’s classic tale, we’ve got a great deal for you: Boston on Budget readers can get half-off tickets to this charming performance while they last. Hurry, though – these are sure to float away faster than a raft on the Mississippi River.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer has been in print for nearly 150 years. The story is considered a masterpiece of American literature and perfectly captures both the childhood sense of wonder and play exemplified by Tom and the social criticism that made Mark Twain a household name. The story has been adapted into numerous television specials and films over the years, and has now been adapted to the stage by Boston’s own Needham Community Theatre.
This live adaptation of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer features all of the adventures and characters that made the novel such a timeless classic including Tom’s best friend and partner in crime Huckleberry Finn. The show will be performed on Saturday, May 4 at 2:00 pm; Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 pm; Friday, May 10 at 8:00 pm; and Saturday, May 11 at 2:00 pm.
Tickets to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer start at $24, but Goldstar.com has an exclusive half-off discount for Boston on Budget readers. All it takes is a free Goldstar.com membership which you can sign up for using your Facebook account or email address. Once you sign up, you can take advantage of exclusive offers like this one and many more.
The Carleton Auditorium at Newman School is located at 1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492. For more information visit NeedhamTheatre.org.
One of the most beloved children’s books of all time is coming to Boston in the form of a brand-new musical adventure. Roald Dahl’s timeless classic James and the Giant Peach has been adapted into a musical that includes all of the adventures and misadventures that made the original so memorable. If you’d like to relive the magic of this iconic tale, we’ve got a special deal for Boston on Budget readers: while supplies last, you can get half-off tickets to this whimsical, magical performance.
James and the Giant Peach was first published in 1961 and was an immediate hit. The book tells the tale of a downtrodden orphan named James Henry Trotter who is sent to live with his wicked aunts after his parents are eaten by an escaped rhinoceros. James buys a bag of magic beans from a mysterious old man and accidentally spills them under the old peach tree in his yard. The next morning, a giant house-sized peach appears on the tree, and the next thing James knows, he’s on an adventure with seven larger-than-life insect companions.
James and the Giant Peach has been adapted into television specials and a 1996 stop-motion animation film produced by Tim Burton. In 2010, the story was adapted into a musical with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and a book by Timothy Allen McDonald. The musical has been performed at the Kennedy Center in New York, the Seattle Children’s Theatre, and the Young People’s Theatre of Toronto.
Now, James and the Giant Peach is coming to Boston’s own Wheelock Family Theatre. The show will be performed on Friday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday matinee shows, and the performance runs about 2 hours and 15 minutes and includes one 15-minute intermission. Check here for a full listing of times and dates and visit the Wheelock Family Theatre’s event page for more information. All ages are welcome, but the show is recommended for ages 6 and up.
Tickets to this show usually start at $20, but you can get them for just $10 using a free Goldstar.com membership which you can get using any email address or Facebook account. Don’t miss this chance to see a one-of-a-kind adaptation of one of the most beloved children’s stories of all time.
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