Five things to do around Boston, June 16-22

Tuesday
Buddy's Blues
Watch Buddy Guy perform live at Medford's Chevalier Theatre on his Damn Right Encore tour. The multiple-Grammy-winning musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee is one of the most influential blues artists of all time. From his childhood in Louisiana, where he crafted his own guitars, to his decades of music-making in Chicago and his recent guest-star appearance in
Sinners,
Guy is leaving a mark. 8 p.m. Find tickets, starting at $60, at
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Freedom, Framed
Enjoy Free Juneteenth admission to Boston's three premier art museums: the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. In addition to free entry from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both the MFA and the Gardner will host a day of festivities, including gallery talks, performances, and more, celebrating Black history and culture. ICA tickets must be reserved in advance, beginning the day before at 10 a.m. Day-of entry to the Gardner will be limited. mfa.org, icaboston.org,
Friday
Night at the Museum
Celebrate the official start of summer — and the longest day of the year — at Summer Solstice 2025: Night at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., spend the evening exploring the university's museums — from ancient Egyptian artifacts in the Museum of the Ancient Near East to the thousands of glass flowers at the Museum of Natural History. Outside, create your own flower crowns, enjoy music, and play lawn games. Food and drinks available for purchase. Free.
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Saturday
Arlington Acoustics
Be a part of one of Massachusetts' most charming music festivals at Arlington Porchfest and Garage Band. At the annual Porchfest celebration, held from noon to 6 p.m., local musicians will perform on porches around the city. See artists spanning dozens of genres — from folk to classical to R&B. Then, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., listen to the Squeeze Box Stompers at the Garage Band afterparty — a family-friendly celebration with dancing, crafts, printmaking, drinks, and more — at the Global Service Station. Free.
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Looks adorable and I could see wearing it out to honestly, I got it to be comfortable around home or on live calls for work and feel beautiful." —Angel KatPrice: $99.90 (available in sizes M–6X) A tie-front blouse pretty much the definition of work and play. Throw a cami or shell underneath for a 9-to-5 appropriate top, but once you clock out, ditch the cami and tube top for a gorgeous night-out look. Promising review: "I bought this with the matching wide-leg pants and it looks amazing together? I wear it with a tube top under it for more professional settings and without the tube top and with a purple bra for a [gorgeous] look! Go for it!" —CShampPrice: $27.54 (originally $45.90; available in sizes L–6X and two colors) A smoky pair of cat-eye sunglasses because your peepers are craving a retro pair of shades to dim some of the sun's shine this season. 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