Boston This Week: Events, Nov 16

The three biggest things in Boston this week all happen at TD Garden:the Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic on Monday, Nov 16, the Boston Bruins vs. Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, Nov 17, and SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour on Wednesday, Nov 18. Around them you will find a touring musical, a podcast live show, college hockey and a full slate of club gigs.

Everything below comes straight from this week’s listings. Prices for most shows are on the event pages, so check there before you head out.

What’s on Monday and Tuesday?

Monday, Nov 16 starts early if you want it to. The Sports Museum Tour runs at 10:00 AM and has 18 more dates this week, so it is easy to fit in on a day that suits you. That evening, the Celtics host the Magic at 7:00 PM at TD Garden. If hockey or hoops is not your thing, Yung Gravy: The Joyrider Tour is at Paradise Rock Club at 7:00 PM, listed as all ages.

Tuesday, Nov 17 is the week’s busiest night:

Boston Bruins vs. Los Angeles Kings: 7:00 PM at TD Garden.
The Sound of Music: 7:00 PM at the Boch Center Wang Theatre, with 3 more dates this week if Tuesday does not work.
Ilana Glazer Live!: 7:00 PM at The Wilbur, with doors at 6pm.
Insomnium & Amorphis (18+): 6:30 PM at Paradise Rock Club.
Pouya - The Foreverglades Tour: 6:00 PM at Big Night Live.
Berklee College of Music Presents: Ladies of Country: 7:00 PM at Off The Rails Boston, tickets from $12.

What’s good midweek?

Wednesday, Nov 18 is a big one for music. SOMBR plays TD Garden at 7:00 PM, while smaller rooms have their own pull: Tune-Yards (18+) at Paradise Rock Club and Low Cut Connie (18+) at Brighton Music Hall, both at 7:00 PM. For college hockey, Boston University Men's Hockey vs. Quinnipiac Bobcats Mens Hockey is at Agganis Arena at 7:00 PM.

Thursday, Nov 19 leans toward stories and live sets. Criminal Presents: Don't Worry with Phoebe Judge is at The Wilbur at 7:30 PM, a live show from the podcast host. Music fans can pick Frost Children at Big Night Live at 7:00 PM (one more date this week) or Trippie Redd - The Non-disclosure Agreement Tour at Citizens House of Blues Boston at 7:00 PM.

What can you do on a budget?

The lowest listed price this week is the Berklee showcase at Off The Rails Boston on Tuesday, with tickets from $12. For no-cost ideas that work any day, see the guide to free things to do in Boston.

What’s on Friday and heading into the weekend?

Friday, Nov 20 has options for most moods. At 12:30 PM, the TD Garden Arena Tour is a daytime way to see the building where the Celtics and Bruins play. That evening, Tiny Habits - The Keepers Tour is at Citizens House of Blues Boston at 7:00 PM, listed as all ages. Later, Habstrakt and Nostalgix's Split Signal Tour at The Grand starts at 10:00 PM and is a 21+ event.

Planning Saturday or Sunday? See what's on this weekend.

Save this: the week’s top 5

Monday, Nov 16: Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic. A 7:00 PM tip-off at TD Garden to start the week.
Tuesday, Nov 17: Boston Bruins vs. Los Angeles Kings. Hockey night at TD Garden, 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, Nov 17: The Sound of Music. The best pick if you want theater, with three more dates this week.
Wednesday, Nov 18: SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour. The week’s big arena concert, at 7:00 PM.
Thursday, Nov 19: Criminal Presents: Don't Worry with Phoebe Judge. The podcast host live on stage at The Wilbur, 7:30 PM.

Any night this week

Nothing on your calendar for a given evening? These guides work any day:

Where to Eat in Boston: Chowder, Lobster Rolls and Classics for dinner before or after a show.
A Family Day in Boston: Where to Take Kids, by Age for planning something with kids.
Thanksgiving in Boston: Turkey Trot, Dinner and Holiday Lights for getting ahead on the holiday that is coming up.

Frequently asked questions

What are the biggest events in Boston this week (Nov 16–22)?

In Boston, the headline events for Nov 16–22 are the Celtics vs. Magic on Monday, Nov 16, the Bruins vs. Kings on Tuesday, Nov 17, and SOMBR at TD Garden on Wednesday, Nov 18. The Sound of Music also plays the Boch Center Wang Theatre four times this week, starting Tuesday, Nov 17.

What is the cheapest event in Boston this week?

The lowest listed price for Boston events Nov 16–22 is Berklee College of Music Presents: Ladies of Country at Off The Rails Boston on Tuesday, Nov 17 at 7:00 PM, with tickets from $12. Most other shows list prices on their event pages.

Where can I see live theater or comedy in Boston this week?

The Sound of Music plays the Boch Center Wang Theatre starting Tuesday, Nov 17 at 7:00 PM, with 3 more dates this week. Ilana Glazer Live! is at The Wilbur in Boston on Tuesday, Nov 17, and Criminal Presents: Don't Worry with Phoebe Judge is there on Thursday, Nov 19 at 7:30 PM.

What can I do in Boston during the day this week?

The Sports Museum Tour runs Monday, Nov 16 at 10:00 AM and has 18 more dates this week. The TD Garden Arena Tour is on Friday, Nov 20 at 12:30 PM. Check each event page for ticket details.

What’s happening this week in Boston? (Nov 16–22)