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March 18, 2026

Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Big To-Do: Short Cuts, our midweek round-up of what’s going on around Boston, as selected by Boston Globe critics and writers.

Kaytlin Bailey brings her show "The Oldest Profession" to The Comedy Studio March 26. SRIYA SARKAR

Friday

The next We Black Folk showcase takes over Somerville’s Center for the Arts at the Armory with Tyler Donkoh-Halm, Tim Hall, and more.
Groove with PRYVT as the indie rock duo stops at Warehouse XI in Somerville.
Another unwitting participant becomes the center of attention in the series “Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat,” premiering on Prime Video.
Comedy veterans Bob Nelson and Lenny Clarke perform at Giggles Comedy Club in Saugus Friday and Saturday.

Saturday

California’s Joyce Manor bring their pop-punk sounds to the House of Blues.
Tom Brady is back on the gridiron for the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, airing on Fox Sports.
Bosoma Dance Company, now in its 22nd season, presents “In the Balance” at the Boston Center for the Arts Calderwood Pavilion Saturday and Sunday.
Suzy Eddie Izzard performs her one-woman “Hamlet” adaptation at the Shubert Theatre Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday

Grammy winner FKA twigs brings her “Body High” tour to MGM Music Hall at Fenway.
“Friends” legend Lisa Kudrow is back for another season of “The Comeback,” debuting on HBO.
Masterpiece’s latest literary adaptation “The Forsytes,” based on John Galsworthy’s series, premieres on PBS.

Ongoing

“Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now,” at the Institute of Contemporary Art, continues through Aug. 2.

Last chance

Presented by Liars and Believers, the post-apocalyptic play “The End is Nigh” ends its run at The Foundry in Cambridge on Sunday.

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Welcome to the Wednesday edition of the Big To-Do: Short Cuts, our midweek round-up of what’s going on around Boston, as selected by Boston Globe critics and writers.

Kaytlin Bailey brings her show "The Oldest Profession" to The Comedy Studio March 26. SRIYA SARKAR

Friday

The next We Black Folk showcase takes over Somerville’s Center for the Arts at the Armory with Tyler Donkoh-Halm, Tim Hall, and more.

Groove with PRYVT as the indie rock duo stops at Warehouse XI in Somerville.

Another unwitting participant becomes the center of attention in the series “Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat,” premiering on Prime Video.

Comedy veterans Bob Nelson and Lenny Clarke perform at Giggles Comedy Club in Saugus Friday and Saturday.

Saturday

California’s Joyce Manor bring their pop-punk sounds to the House of Blues.

Tom Brady is back on the gridiron for the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, airing on Fox Sports.

Bosoma Dance Company, now in its 22nd season, presents “In the Balance” at the Boston Center for the Arts Calderwood Pavilion Saturday and Sunday.

Suzy Eddie Izzard performs her one-woman “Hamlet” adaptation at the Shubert Theatre Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday

Grammy winner FKA twigs brings her “Body High” tour to MGM Music Hall at Fenway.

“Friends” legend Lisa Kudrow is back for another season of “The Comeback,” debuting on HBO.

Masterpiece’s latest literary adaptation “The Forsytes,” based on John Galsworthy’s series, premieres on PBS.

Ongoing

“Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now,” at the Institute of Contemporary Art, continues through Aug. 2.

Last chance

Presented by Liars and Believers, the post-apocalyptic play “The End is Nigh” ends its run at The Foundry in Cambridge on Sunday.

Sign up here to get The Boston Globe’s latest food stories delivered to your inbox once a week.

Thanks for reading our new Wednesday newsletter. Keep an eye out for Friday's regular Big To-Do email written by Marie Morris. Send comments to arts@globe.com.